Leo Hartwell

Introducing Leo Hartwell, our resident entertainment enthusiast and dedicated connoisseur of all things magical and otherworldly. With a degree in Film Studies and a passion for fantastical narratives, Leo has spent the past seven years exploring the hidden realms of cinema and television for our website. As a fervent fan of both spellbinding dramas and adrenaline-charged action franchises, Leo's taste knows no bounds.

Leo's fascination with the supernatural and mythical creatures is evident in his love for the world of Harry Potter and the captivating adventures of the Winchester brothers in the Supernatural series. His writing is fueled by an insatiable appetite for the fantastical worlds of Middle-earth, the enchanting realms of Narnia, and the twists and turns of Guillermo del Toro's creature-filled masterpieces.

Joe Bob Unwraps a Cold, Cruel Christmas on Shudder This December
Joe Bob Unwraps a Cold, Cruel Christmas on Shudder This December
Bundle up: Joe Bob Briggs brings Joe Bob's Cold, Cruel Christmas to Shudder this December, a double feature of snowbound slashers to frost the holidays with blood-red cheer.
How Better Call Saul’s Worst-Rated Episode Almost Triggered a Jell-O Lawsuit
How Better Call Saul’s Worst-Rated Episode Almost Triggered a Jell-O Lawsuit
Better Call Saul’s lowest-rated IMDb episode still scores an 8.0—and Alpine Shepherd Boy was almost titled Jell-O, a cheeky fit for Season 1’s O-ending streak from Uno to Marco.
James Cameron Unveils Avatar 3’s Staggering VFX Shot Count
James Cameron Unveils Avatar 3’s Staggering VFX Shot Count
James Cameron says Avatar 3 is stacked with a staggering volume of VFX shots—more than many mega-blockbusters, even Avengers: Endgame—offering a rare peek at the film’s massive effects machine.
Wonder Man Star Teases A Meta, Tongue-In-Cheek MCU Series That Takes On Superhero Fatigue
Wonder Man Star Teases A Meta, Tongue-In-Cheek MCU Series That Takes On Superhero Fatigue
Marvel’s upcoming project rips up the MCU playbook, promising a tone unlike any of its shows or films to date.
House of the Dragon Season 4 Update Has Game of Thrones Fans Fired Up
House of the Dragon Season 4 Update Has Game of Thrones Fans Fired Up
Game of Thrones fans can celebrate: House of the Dragon is already renewed for Season 4, ensuring the Targaryen saga soars beyond the upcoming third season, HBO and HBO Max chairman and CEO Casey Bloys announced Thursday.
The Real Reason Arnold Schwarzenegger Fired His Agent Over The Terminator
The Real Reason Arnold Schwarzenegger Fired His Agent Over The Terminator
James Cameron finally lays out why Arnold Schwarzenegger fired his agent during The Terminator casting—and how one early sit-down flipped his vision of the killer machine, reshaping the role and the film’s fate.
The Stargate Character You Forgot Was Played by Star Trek: TNG Icon Marina Sirtis
The Stargate Character You Forgot Was Played by Star Trek: TNG Icon Marina Sirtis
Blink-and-you-missed-it crossover: Star Trek The Next Generation icon Marina Sirtis turns up in Stargate SG-1 Season 4’s Watergate as Russian oceanographer Dr. Svetlana Markov, the expert drafted when Russia’s covert Stargate program spirals into crisis.
The Selfless Reason John Cena Turned Down Triple H's WWE Retirement Tribute
The Selfless Reason John Cena Turned Down Triple H's WWE Retirement Tribute
John Cena’s reputation is back in the spotlight: some former WWE stars accuse him of protecting his spot by refusing to lose, but fresh backstage accounts cast the Cenation leader as a quietly generous pro who lifts others.
Titanic Owes Its Existence to One Iconic Movie
Titanic Owes Its Existence to One Iconic Movie
James Cameron says he wouldn’t have made Titanic without a 1960s classic that became his blueprint, fueling the 11-Oscar, box-office phenomenon. He explains how that film shaped his epic and why Titanic almost never set sail without it.
Zootopia 2 Directors Tease a Mystery Fourth Character Poised to Steal the Show
Zootopia 2 Directors Tease a Mystery Fourth Character Poised to Steal the Show
Zootopia 2 reunites Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde—but the real curveball is Winddancer, a Horse Mayor voiced by Patrick Warburton, charging into the political arena as a surprise fourth lead set to make a big splash.