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19 May

Podcasts coming to HBO Max from the 19th of May, 2026

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Companion podcasts to the Game of Thrones universe – including House of Dragons and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – and other fan favorites are coming to HBO Max across Europe.

From May 19, the Harry Potter: The Official Movie Podcast has become available in Hungary, opening a new, even more immersive era of the fan experience.

HBO Max launches its podcast offering on the platform across Europe

From June, HBO Max will introduce several franchise-focused podcasts in Europe, centered on Game of Thrones and its ever-expanding universe. Fans will also have access to the Game of Thrones Anniversary Podcast Special, The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Podcast, and the Game of Thrones Podcast: House of Dragons, the latter of which will also have a brand new season coming next month to accompany the third season of House of Dragons, which will also be available in video format.

In addition, there will be companion podcasts and in-depth discussions related to HBO Max’s most popular series and films, including The Last of Us, The Pitt, The Comeback, and The Sinners, as well as the complete multi-season rerun of Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Official History of Curb Your Enthusiasm.


The European podcast platform will officially launch on May 19th with the debut of the Harry Potter: The Official Movie Podcast, which will be available in the region at the same time as the global premiere. Hosted by renowned film critic and presenter Rhianna Dhillon, the show offers a joyful yet analytical overview of the eight Harry Potter films, with special guests, film discussions and deeper exploration of generation-defining moments.

The Harry Potter: The Official Movie Podcast will launch with a special two-part edition, followed by weekly episodes of two episodes per film. Fans can stream the video version exclusively on HBO Max, while the audio version will also be available on major podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Update by Aggie Reiter

22 Jan

The King of Reggae – Would Have Turned 79 On The 6th Of February.

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Akvárium Club … In the middle of Downtown … District V., 12. Erzsébet Squ. Budapest

In February, concerts will be held all over the world to commemorate the most famous reggae musician of all time, Bob Marley.

In Hungary, Ladánybene 27 …

Will take the stage at the Akvárium Club with a show consisting exclusively of Marley songs. The concert on February 7,  (ticket available on the spot) which will feature several reggae performers, including Sena, CéAnne and Bottah Rankin, will feature well-known songs as well as rarities from Marley’s oeuvre. Bob Marley was an icon who sang about love and unity and made reggae music and Jamaica known worldwide. His international career really took off when Eric Clapton covered the song I Shot the Sheriff. Soon, however, songs that are now considered cult songs such as No Woman, No Cry, Rastaman Vibration, Redemption Song, One Love, Get Up, Stand Up or Is This Love were also at the top of the American and international charts, performed by Bob Marley and The Wailers. Bob Marley became a true world star, and in his homeland, Jamaica, he was a living legend, a prophet, the voice of the nation, who was even able to encourage opposing politicians to shake hands. He died tragically young, at the age of 36, of cancer. His spirituality, musical and social work still influence musicians of all generations to this day. Ladánybene 27 has been the ambassador of reggae music in Hungary since 1985. Bob Marley’s work had a great influence on the development of their music, even in those days when Jamaican music was hardly available in Hungary.

In 1996, the band released a Marley memorial album and holds a memorial concert every February. The concert features Marley’s well-known and lesser-known songs from his early Jamaican years to the end of his Tuff Gong world-conquering period … Tuff Gong is the brand name associated with a number of businesses started by Bob Marley and the Marley family. Tuff Gong is also a record label formed by the reggae group. ‘Tuff Gong’ comes from Marley’s nickname, which was in turn an echo of that given to founder of the Rastafari movement, Leonard “The Gong” Howell.

Guide written by Aggie Reiter

13 Jan

In the Year 2025 – Anniversaries of WBD Films @ Series.

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May raise your eyebrows … Let it roll through some jackpots to the WBD Anniverseries … naturally there is plenty to celebrate with anniversaries … below is just in a nutshell of them … mind you … capture also the new series as well. Whether haven’t watched them yet, there’s still time … don’t miss out!

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10 years … The Golden Age, Mad Max: Fury Road

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15 years … Boardwalk Empire, Inception, The Pacific, How the Universe Works, Pretty Little Liars, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

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20 years … Rome, Constantine, Demon Hunter, Built Beauty 2, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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25 years – Gilmore Girls, My Neighbor’s Murderer
30 years of Bridges of the Heart, Batman Forever, Face to Face, the first part of Mortal Kombat

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50 years – Dog Day Afternoon

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85 years Tom and Jerry cartoon

It is certain that those who click on the WBD channel will not be bored due to a lack of cinemas in the coming year of 2025.

Overall … 2025 will be an exciting year with Emergency in Pittsburgh, The Last of Us Season 2, The White Lotus Season 3, And Once Upon a Time… Season 3, IT: Welcome to Derry, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Handmaid’s Tale final season or even the first season of Dope Girls).
Movies (Superman, A Minecraft Movie, Mortal Kombat 2. …) forthermore, Max premieres (HBO documentary Cabin Pressure as well as the Hungarian movies streaming presentations … make your day! Grab a comfy armchair and enjoy yourself.

Summary upon press release by Aggie Reiter

28 Dec

“Monday on your mind” … “Gonna have some fun in the City” … Etele Cinema Budapest

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Address: District XI., 68 . Etele Rd. – Budapest

Start your boring Monday’s with time out to the Monday’s Originals at the Etele Cinema
Between 2024.12.30. – 2025.06.30.

ETELE Cinema arranges the movie schedule to allow as many films as possible to be shown in the original language – or with subtitles – and on top of that there’s a special price to further enhance your movie experience.

Every Monday, you can sit in on the screenings for 1790HUF, whether it’s an old classic or a new premiere, when you buy your ticket online. On the spot ticket for 1990HUF. Buying your ticket on the Etele App or on website, you can enjoy the latest films at a discounted price. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity. Tickets and details on the website: http://www.etelecinema.hu

Screening films: 12.45 p.m. Wicked  – 4 p.m. Gladiator II  – 7.15 p.m. Kraven the Hunter 

Premium: 12.30 p.m. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 

Update by Aggie Reiter

27 Dec

Getting Around After New Years Eve Celebration

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Welcome to 2025

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy … ONLY ONE DAY!

Pick a comfy seat below at one of the Cinemas … Get loose, relax and enjoy high fantasy adventures.

Fans of Middle Earth can experience the adventures on the big screen again. After last year’s successful Lurdy Cinema weekend, each episode will be shown for just one day!
Cinema MOM, Pólus Cinema, GoBuda Cinema, Lurdy Cinema will be showing the first film from 2001 (The Fellowship of the Ring) on ​​Thursday, January 2nd, followed by the second episode from 2002 (The Two Towers) on Friday, January 3rd, and finally the trilogy finale from 2003 (The Return of the King) on ​​Saturday, January 4th.

On Sunday, January 5th, fans will be treated to a full-day marathon at Lurdy Cinema and Cinema MOM. Only subtitled at MOM, with dubbing in the other complexes. The total running time is 686 minutes, nearly 11 and a half hours, which breaks down (and rounds down) to 3 and a half, 3 and three quarters, and 4 and a quarter hours per part.

Pannónia Movie Ltd. brought Peter Jackson’s legendary trilogy, which was then turning 20, to cinemas in October 2022. The films had not been officially shown on the big screen in Hungary before and were released as the domestic equivalent of an international event. With Jackson’s approval, the digitally restored 4K director’s cuts arrived in three multiplexes weekly in 2022, and then in 2024, when Lurdy also joined the Pannónia Cinema Network, Frodo and his friends arrived there for 1-1 day. The relevance was caused by two factors at the time: on the one hand, J. R. R. Tolkien’s birthday (January 3rd), and on the other hand, the 20th anniversary of the domestic premiere of the third part. The former will remain true for 2025, because for the first time, the fantasy classics will be shown simultaneously at all four locations!
This is a truly serious renovation, the trilogy is presented to us from non-disc sources, which is special because we could only watch the extended versions at home until 2022. The remaster is not just a decoration: the director himself was involved in it, and his goals were multiple. On the one hand, there were inconsistencies in the coloring in the films shot on 35mm, which was corrected. On the other hand, since the digital work on The Hobbits made available techniques that were not yet available or were only in their infancy at the turn of the millennium, this time it was possible to use them in The Lord of the Rings in order to make the works look as if they had been shot today, or at least together with the Hobbits. Knowing that not everyone is delighted with a 20-year-old rethinking, just look at the 1997 Star Wars “tunings” or the famous transceiver and CGI creature to think in 2002 E. T. The director, however, did not want to get into these, so he reused everything from the original effects, thus achieving that the tricks, which remained completely the same in design, simply look better to today’s eyes. Tickets are available on the spot at the a/m cinemas.

Update by Aggie Reiter

19 Dec

Michael Jackson’s oeuvre comes to life in Győr!

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A special concert and exhibition will take place on Friday, December, 27. – 5 p.m – Audi Arena in Győr.

Starting with an exhibition will open in the foyer of the Audi Arena before the concert, presenting Michael Jackson’s personal belongings, awards and manuscripts. The special feature of the exhibition is that visitors can view items that come directly from Jackson’s California home.

Highlights of the exhibition include Michael Jackson’s iconic stage attire. Special attention is paid to the famous black hats, as well as the gloves and socks decorated with thousands of Swarovski crystals. These items of clothing were not only part of the star’s appearance, but also had symbolic significance, as the mass of crystals served as a special weight during his performances. And if you think that’s all folks, noway getting around a exhibition may admire the singer’s gold and platinum records, as well as original manuscripts, which provide a unique insight into his creative process.

Thenafter, Jackson’s hits come to life at 7 p.m. The main attraction for not only fans of Michael Jackson the Encore concert, created by Prince Majesty. The show, Michael Jackson Encore, brings Jackson’s best-known hits and performed with the participation of a live band and dancers.. The production offers the audience a reimagined experience, where Jackson’s greatest hits … including Billie Jean … Beat It … Smooth Criminal. LaVelle Smith Jr. Jackson’s former dance choreographer, also participated in creating the choreography featured in the production. Visitors can see an exhibition of Jackson’s personal belongings, including his iconic Swarovski crystal-embellished gloves. Items are brought directly from Jackson’s California home. Visitors can admire the singer’s gold and platinum records, as well as original manuscripts, which provide a unique insight into his creative process. Overall, also provide an insight into the least known details of Michael Jackson’s life in a special exhibition. The organizers aim to allow the audience to relive Jackson’s musical legacy in a way never seen before.

The concert already presented at several contries received great success and has been ongone expanded and transformed, and the audience can see December, 27. what is being prepared for this evening in Győr. Tickets for the event are available in advance at the venue and online.

Update by Aggie Reiter

13 Dec

Exhibition on Screen: London’s National Gallery has reached its Bicentennial Anniversary.

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The 200th Anniversary of London’s NG showing it’s full of history whilst enjoying surprising stories filled with entertainment.

This time need not having to travel to London … immerse yourself … only sit back enjoy the images by traveling back in time. The film start from the beginning its origins in a private house in Pall Mall to its current home in bustling Trafalgar Square.

The National Gallery in London is one of the world’s largest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an inexhaustible source of stories and history. But whose stories does it tell? Which artwork has the greatest impact and on whom? The power of art lies in the fact that it speaks to everyone, regardless of their knowledge of art history, social background, or religion.

This film gives voice to those whose lives have been defined by the Gallery: from the security guard to the director, from the everyday visitor to celebrities and members of the royal family. Monty Python’s Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, along with the youngest member of the royal family, Princess Eugenie, star reporter and presenter Claudia Winkleman and children’s novelist Jacqueline Wilson, take us into their personal relationships with the National Gallery. Each interviewee names the artwork that means the most to them, and this diverse cross-section of society makes surprising choices from well-known masterpieces to hidden gems! We use these stories to reflect on the National Gallery’s 200-year history, while also exploring what the future holds for this storied exhibition space.

Popular celebrities, dedicated staff and world-class experts come together to paint a unique portrait of this iconic British institution on its 200th birthday.

The Art Cinemas will be screening around Hungary in December 2024.

Keep an eye out for London’s NG screening in your area.

 Brought by pannonia-entertainment.com

Update by Aggie Reiter

12 Nov

Lucy Prebble: Side Effect – December, 6. 2024. Centrál Theater @ Budapest.

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The Effect, was premiered 2012, won the 2012 Critics’ Circle Award for Best Drama. The Effect premiered in the US Off-Broadway at the Barrow Street Theatre in 2016.

Now the Side Effect arrives to one of the most popular theater to the Centrál Theater Budapest on the 6th of December. The play by the outstandingly talented contemporary English playwrighter Lucy Prebble.

Connie and Tristan, young test subjects of a new antidepressant an investigation of the brain and the chemistry of mood. Four characters … two participating in a clinical trial and two supervising doctors with a past together … and using all the tools. Overall are looking for the answer to the burning question, are their feelings for each other a natural attraction or are they whipped up by the drug? What can medicine do for us, and where are the limits of intervention? The captivatingly exciting and thought-provoking piece contrasts scientific objectivity with the mysteries of the heart, dry data with the unknowability of our emotions.

Author: Lucy Prebble, Director: Ádám Horgas. On stage actors: Éva Botos, Tibor Fehér, and two excellent guest artists, Dorka Gáspárfalvi and Tibor Mertz.

Venue: Centrál Theather Big stage – District, VI., 18. Révay Street – Budapest -Tickets available on the spot and/or through e/mail: jegyinfo@centralszinhaz.hu

Recommender Aggie Reiter

2 Jan

The 13th Hungarian Theater Awards

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The Hungarian Theater Awards, which recognize those working in the background and service professions in the theater, were presented. Major Attila, production manager of the Karinthy Theater, received recognition; Nándor Eötvös is the tent master of the National Circus Arts Center; Zsolt Boldizsár, stage manager of the Móricz Zsigmond Theater in Nyíregyháza; Orsolya Kenyeri, head of the costume store of the Thália Theater; István Szelba is the technical manager and manager of the Gödöllő House of Arts. Bránimír Gyorgyev, artistic secretary of the Hungarian Serbian Theater, received a special national award. In the evening, the Hungarian Theater Lifetime Achievement Awards, recognizing exceptional acting careers, were presented, which were accepted by Jolán Török, dance teacher, dance artist, art consultant and Imre Katona, director.

The founder and originator of the Hungarian Theater Award, Péter Fekete, director of the National Circus Arts Center, highlighted: “It’s good to  stop for a minute …  look back and thank our successes to those behind us, without whose daily work theater performances would not be possible”.

Every year, the Hungarian Theater Award is given to those who work invisibly, behind the limelight, in the machinery that operates successful stage productions. In 2022, it was held for the 13th time and 9 awardees received recognition.

Nominations for the Hungarian Theater Award, founded in 2010, require the joint proposal of two state award-winning actors and the director of the nominating theater.

At the Awards Gala, the artists of the Nyíregyházi Móricz Zsigmond Theater, the Karinthy Theater, the Hungarian Serbian Theater, the Gödöllő House of Arts, the Thália Theater, the artists, jugglers and orchestra of the Capital City Grand Circus and the dancers of the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble performed.

Riport and snaps Aggie Reiter

12 Dec

Budavári Palace District – Open-Air Exhibition – Traditional Advent 2022

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On the Nicholas Day at the renovated Halászó (Fishing) children’s terrace, was hosted within the National Hauszmann Program the traditional Advent fair and open-air exhibition for visitors at the Budavári Palace District.

The exhibition presents one of the most archaic Hungarian customs. Visitors to the exhibition can learn about this tradition, its origins and its various versions, among other things. The exhibition, which has now become traditional, strives every year to present the winter holidays from a new approach, this year was realized within close cooperation with the Museum of Ethnography. The purpose of the photo exhibition presented by Hanga Gebauer – curator of the exhibition, is to show the diversity of the folk customs of our region: visitors can meet the traditions of several ethnic groups and religious denominations, they can see, for example, how the Szeklers, Slovaks, Romanians, Matyos and Roma from Bukovina Moldavian Csangos, Swabians or the Bunyevacs celebrated and held prepared for the coming new year. It is also interesting that among the exhibited pictures there are also those taken from the turn of the century, from 1899 to 1968, which show the various customs from Nicholas Day to Epiphany.

… For centuries, December has heralded the end of the current and the beginning of the upcoming year. Popular rituals relating to this festive winter period in the Carpathian Basin have been shaped by both religious belief and folklore, based on the conviction that the rituals performed at the end of the year lead to good fortune in the year to come. Apart from the carnival period leading to the Great Lent, this part of the year claims the highest number of varied from dramatic rituals across Europe, including Hungary. These include visiting homes with Nativity scene while singing Xmas Carols … in Hungary as Bethlehem wassailing … which is still extremely popular.

… There are many traditions and beliefs associated with the ritual preparation to the Xmas table. According to popular belief, objects placed on the Xmas table or under the table are given magical powers. For example, the bread placed on the table … in some regions brioche (light sweet bread), helps the family to have something to put on the table all year around. When the holiday end, only then was allowed to take off the items.

The entire exhibition can be viewed at two locations in the Palace Quarter: on the terrace of the Halászó (Fishing) children, the customs closely related to the Xmas Holidays. Also on the terrace of the Southern Panorama of the Várkert Bazaar the traditions associated with Advent and the New Year can be viewed. The Ethnography Museum’s application, helps family preparation and pedagogical work, available online with additional photos, films, game and craft ideas: https://www.teliunnepkor.org/

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

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