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.

X-Files Reboot Scores Major Update as Ryan Coogler Details How Pluribus Creator Helped Shape It
X-Files Reboot Scores Major Update as Ryan Coogler Details How Pluribus Creator Helped Shape It
Ryan Coogler just dropped a major update on the X-Files reboot and revealed how Vince Gilligan — creator of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and Pluribus and a writer-director on the original series — helped shape the project.
Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Update Is a Mixed Treasure—Gold for Some, a Curse for Others
Pirates of the Caribbean 6 Update Is a Mixed Treasure—Gold for Some, a Curse for Others
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer says Pirates of the Caribbean 6 is finally gathering wind, but his latest update also cools the buzziest character rumors — including chatter that Jack Sparrow’s son will take the helm.
Jason Momoa Enlists for Sony’s Helldivers as Justin Lin Leads the Charge
Jason Momoa Enlists for Sony’s Helldivers as Justin Lin Leads the Charge
Suit up for liberty: Jason Momoa drops into Sony’s Helldivers as the big-screen game adaptation takes shape, with action maestro Justin Lin directing the mission.
The Interstellar You Never Saw: What Changed When Christopher Nolan Replaced Steven Spielberg
The Interstellar You Never Saw: What Changed When Christopher Nolan Replaced Steven Spielberg
Christopher Nolan lifts the curtain on how Interstellar morphed from a Steven Spielberg project into the cosmic odyssey audiences know, tracing the pivotal shifts that propelled the 2014 release to critical and box office orbit—and cemented its enduring legacy.
Harry Potter TV Series Goes Big as Janet McTeer Inherits Maggie Smith's Mantle
Harry Potter TV Series Goes Big as Janet McTeer Inherits Maggie Smith's Mantle
The Ozark star pulls back the curtain on braving a mammoth set and the white-hot pressure of stepping into an iconic role.
Stranger Things Spinoff Targets Spielberg-Level Adventure, Says Tales from 85 Creator
Stranger Things Spinoff Targets Spielberg-Level Adventure, Says Tales from 85 Creator
Stranger Things animated spinoff Tales from ‘85 is set to channel Steven Spielberg’s Jaws, teases showrunner Eric Robles, as Netflix drops a first-look teaser.
Adam Sandler and Dustin Hoffman Join Forces for Netflix Remake of French Film Time Out
Adam Sandler and Dustin Hoffman Join Forces for Netflix Remake of French Film Time Out
Adam Sandler and Dustin Hoffman reunite to lead Netflix's remake of the French film Time Out, with Scott Cooper writing and directing fresh off his Springsteen biopic.
Set in Stone: Margot Robbie and Charli XCX Carve Their Mount Rushmore of Romance Movies
Set in Stone: Margot Robbie and Charli XCX Carve Their Mount Rushmore of Romance Movies
With Wuthering Heights and The Moment on the horizon, Margot Robbie and Charli XCX link up for a flirty, fast-paced sit-down, ranking GOAT on-screen kisses, crowning Hollywood heartthrobs, and carving their Mount Rushmore of romance movies—plus revealing the romantic films they can’t stop rewatching.
Chris Hemsworth’s Wildest Thrill Ride Yet Demands the Big Screen
Chris Hemsworth’s Wildest Thrill Ride Yet Demands the Big Screen
Chris Hemsworth wants you off the couch and into a theater for Crime 101, a high-stakes thriller fashioned like the adult dramas Hollywood stopped making—built to hit harder on the big screen.
Everyone Is Saying the Same Thing About Crime 101
Everyone Is Saying the Same Thing About Crime 101
Early buzz says Chris Hemsworth’s Crime 101 delivers, with critics praising its sharp structure and standout performances. Written and directed by documentary veteran Bart Layton, the London-premiered adaptation of Don Winslow’s 2020 novella is barreling toward release.