J.K. Rowling’s popular adventures of ‘The Boy Who Lived‘ will be given new life! Pottermore Publishing and Audible have teamed up to produce a series of full-cast recordings of all seven Harry Potter books!
We learned of the unexpected announcement via Variety. The production will include a cast exceeding 100 actors, similar to an audio drama but on a vastly larger scale.
Production has not started yet, but a teaser video from the official Harry Potter YouTube channel shows off the audible recording studio. Rather than recording lines separately (like we see with a lot of voiceover work), it would appear that several cast members will be in the room at one time.
This sort of environment can change the performances is several ways. The dynamic allows actors to play off each other’s performances in real-time. These new audiobooks could possibly be the most perfect adaptation of the Harry...
We learned of the unexpected announcement via Variety. The production will include a cast exceeding 100 actors, similar to an audio drama but on a vastly larger scale.
Production has not started yet, but a teaser video from the official Harry Potter YouTube channel shows off the audible recording studio. Rather than recording lines separately (like we see with a lot of voiceover work), it would appear that several cast members will be in the room at one time.
This sort of environment can change the performances is several ways. The dynamic allows actors to play off each other’s performances in real-time. These new audiobooks could possibly be the most perfect adaptation of the Harry...
- 4/27/2024
- by Mike Phalin
- Pirates & Princesses
It’s that time of the year again when we discuss the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Penned by J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter books were something iconic that changed the genre of magic and spells. The faithful film adaptations added more charm to the books and made Rowling worldwide famous.
With iconic characters Harry, Ron, and, Hermione on a quest to save the world, the characters were quite phenomenal in their own way. Well…most of them. Ron Weasely, portrayed by Rupert Grint, could have been more than a third-wheel but it was Rowling’s emotional choice that saved Ron Weasely from trauma (and character development)!
British author J.K. Rowling (image credit: Wikimedia Commons) When Jk Rowling Didn’t Kill This Important Character In The Books!
Before you continue to read this article, we have a little disclaimer for you. In no way do we hate Arthur Weaselt...
With iconic characters Harry, Ron, and, Hermione on a quest to save the world, the characters were quite phenomenal in their own way. Well…most of them. Ron Weasely, portrayed by Rupert Grint, could have been more than a third-wheel but it was Rowling’s emotional choice that saved Ron Weasely from trauma (and character development)!
British author J.K. Rowling (image credit: Wikimedia Commons) When Jk Rowling Didn’t Kill This Important Character In The Books!
Before you continue to read this article, we have a little disclaimer for you. In no way do we hate Arthur Weaselt...
- 4/25/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Jk Rowling’s Harry Potter franchise is one of the highest-grossing film franchises in the world. Based on seven novels in the series, the films starred Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint as the leading trio and saw fans grow up along with the children in the films. The films and novels were an international phenomenon at the time of release.
While the main storyline ended with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, the studio reportedly wanted to begin a spinoff franchise to expand the franchise. The producers reportedly initially had an idea that involved Newt Scamander finding new beasts, which Jk Rowling shot down in favor of her iteration of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
Jk Rowling Rejected An Initial Pitch For Fantastic Beasts A still from Jk Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
The Fantastic Beasts franchise seems to be...
While the main storyline ended with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, the studio reportedly wanted to begin a spinoff franchise to expand the franchise. The producers reportedly initially had an idea that involved Newt Scamander finding new beasts, which Jk Rowling shot down in favor of her iteration of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
Jk Rowling Rejected An Initial Pitch For Fantastic Beasts A still from Jk Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
The Fantastic Beasts franchise seems to be...
- 4/25/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Harry Potter star Daniel Jacob Radcliffe is an English actor who skyrocketed to fame at age 12 when he stepped into his iconic role of Harry Potter from the silver-screen adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s novels. Over the course of ten years, he became a fan-favorite for his work as Potter in all eight Harry Potter films, and with the final installment Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 which wrapped up in 2011, it’s safe to say that it’s been a long time since the last Harry Potter film. So, that raises the question: What has our favorite childhood
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- 4/25/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- TVovermind.com
New, full-cast audio productions of all seven original Harry Potter books will be released on Audible beginning late next year, offering for the first time the full range of character voices, real-world sounds and musical scoring for the recorded stories.
The project marks a partnering of Audible with Pottermore Publishing. Each of the seven English language audiobooks will be released sequentially for a global audience (the previous single-voice audiobooks, recorded by Jim Dale and Stephen Fry, will remain available. The Harry Potter audiobooks were first published in 1999 and since launching on Audible in 2015 have reached 1.4 billion global listening hours.
Bob Carrigan, CEO of Audible, said: “Beloved the world over, Harry Potter stories have captivated and enchanted fans of all ages for nearly three decades. With millions upon millions of Audible listeners devouring Harry Potter at an astonishing rate, we are thrilled about the opportunity to be part of this next...
The project marks a partnering of Audible with Pottermore Publishing. Each of the seven English language audiobooks will be released sequentially for a global audience (the previous single-voice audiobooks, recorded by Jim Dale and Stephen Fry, will remain available. The Harry Potter audiobooks were first published in 1999 and since launching on Audible in 2015 have reached 1.4 billion global listening hours.
Bob Carrigan, CEO of Audible, said: “Beloved the world over, Harry Potter stories have captivated and enchanted fans of all ages for nearly three decades. With millions upon millions of Audible listeners devouring Harry Potter at an astonishing rate, we are thrilled about the opportunity to be part of this next...
- 4/25/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
In recent years, we've seen more and more news of book-to-film adaptations getting TV remakes. Examples include His Dark Materials, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Interview with the Vampire, Reacher, as well as upcoming high-octane adaptations like Twilight and, of course, Harry Potter.
Some of us see this pop culture phenomenon as a miserable exploitation of once-popular franchises, while others are thrilled by the success of the aforementioned reboots. But what few can argue with is the fact that in 2024, technological capabilities have improved and the series can accommodate much more detail than the movie.
That's why the upcoming Harry Potter show could be a great opportunity for a long-awaited depiction of one of the best moments in the book that was barely touched on in the movie.
New Harry Potter Show Already in the Works
In April 2023, Warner Bros. officially announced that J.K. Rowling's fantasy novels would officially get a new live-action adaptation.
Some of us see this pop culture phenomenon as a miserable exploitation of once-popular franchises, while others are thrilled by the success of the aforementioned reboots. But what few can argue with is the fact that in 2024, technological capabilities have improved and the series can accommodate much more detail than the movie.
That's why the upcoming Harry Potter show could be a great opportunity for a long-awaited depiction of one of the best moments in the book that was barely touched on in the movie.
New Harry Potter Show Already in the Works
In April 2023, Warner Bros. officially announced that J.K. Rowling's fantasy novels would officially get a new live-action adaptation.
- 4/25/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
A new Harry Potter audiobook series is coming to Audible.
As part of a partnership with Pottermore Publishing and Audible, the two will release seven new English language audiobooks scheduled for late 2025. The audiobooks will feature a full range of character voices, with the Audible CEO citing more than 100 actors, Dolby Atmos sound design and new scoring.
Each book will be released sequentially and globally. This is in addition to the original single-voice audiobook recordings by Jim Dale and Stephen Fry, which were first released in 1999 and have reached 1.4 billion global listening hours after launching on Audible in 2015.
“Together with Pottermore Publishing, best-in-class producers, and over one hundred actors, we will introduce a groundbreaking new soundscape for the Wizarding World, as well as performances that will inspire our listeners’ imaginations and redefine these quintessential characters for a new generation,” said Bob Carrigan, CEO of Audible.
“We are delighted to be...
As part of a partnership with Pottermore Publishing and Audible, the two will release seven new English language audiobooks scheduled for late 2025. The audiobooks will feature a full range of character voices, with the Audible CEO citing more than 100 actors, Dolby Atmos sound design and new scoring.
Each book will be released sequentially and globally. This is in addition to the original single-voice audiobook recordings by Jim Dale and Stephen Fry, which were first released in 1999 and have reached 1.4 billion global listening hours after launching on Audible in 2015.
“Together with Pottermore Publishing, best-in-class producers, and over one hundred actors, we will introduce a groundbreaking new soundscape for the Wizarding World, as well as performances that will inspire our listeners’ imaginations and redefine these quintessential characters for a new generation,” said Bob Carrigan, CEO of Audible.
“We are delighted to be...
- 4/25/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Harry Potter franchise introduced an array of interesting characters, which continue to be fan favorites even now. However, the show was majorly carried by three main protagonists who went through thick and thick to tackle several obstacles before eventually defeating Lord Voldemort. With different adventures encapsulated in the franchise, Potterheads made sure to ship the characters with one another in the entire saga.
A still from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter saga
While many fans are already aware of the series’ ending, particularly Hermione Granger ending up with Ron Weasley, one cannot ignore but feel the chemistry that she had with the titular character. And it looks like the author realized her mistake, late but eventually!
Harry Potter Author, J.K. Rowling Acknowledged Her Mistake
In a 2014 interview, the renowned author of Harry Potter novels, J.K. Rowling made a candid admission that she made the wrong decision on...
A still from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter saga
While many fans are already aware of the series’ ending, particularly Hermione Granger ending up with Ron Weasley, one cannot ignore but feel the chemistry that she had with the titular character. And it looks like the author realized her mistake, late but eventually!
Harry Potter Author, J.K. Rowling Acknowledged Her Mistake
In a 2014 interview, the renowned author of Harry Potter novels, J.K. Rowling made a candid admission that she made the wrong decision on...
- 4/24/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Harry Potter is one of the most popular franchises in the world, originally coming to life as a series of children’s novels written by author J.K. Rowling. For years, fans have fantasized about visiting the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the principal setting of the books and their multi-billion dollar grossing film adaptations.
A still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows- Part 2
However, one dark fan theory about the franchise proposes the idea that Hogwarts doesn’t really exist, at least not as a safe haven for young wizards. Instead, the fan theory reimagines and recontextualizes the story as an extended metaphor for mental health issues. As a result, the theory forces fans to grapple with the idea that Harry was never really a wizard and Hogwarts is a much darker place than they originally anticipated.
Dark Harry Potter Theory Claims Harry Was Never a Wizard
There...
A still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows- Part 2
However, one dark fan theory about the franchise proposes the idea that Hogwarts doesn’t really exist, at least not as a safe haven for young wizards. Instead, the fan theory reimagines and recontextualizes the story as an extended metaphor for mental health issues. As a result, the theory forces fans to grapple with the idea that Harry was never really a wizard and Hogwarts is a much darker place than they originally anticipated.
Dark Harry Potter Theory Claims Harry Was Never a Wizard
There...
- 4/24/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
The Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling that became hugely popular with kids and young adults all over the world, gained iconic status when they were adapted into films. The blockbuster movies also made Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson huge stars and gave them their first foothold into the industry.
Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
The three young actors who shared screen space together in 8 films, also formed a really close bond together over the years. In fact, Rupert Grint’s friendship with Emma Watson was so deep that the actor found it immensely difficult to find a romantic connection between his character Ron and Watson’s Hermione in their famous kissing scene.
Why Did Rupert Grint Cringe During His Kissing Scene With Emma Watson?
While the Harry Potter films followed the central protagonist and his legacy as a wizard,...
Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
The three young actors who shared screen space together in 8 films, also formed a really close bond together over the years. In fact, Rupert Grint’s friendship with Emma Watson was so deep that the actor found it immensely difficult to find a romantic connection between his character Ron and Watson’s Hermione in their famous kissing scene.
Why Did Rupert Grint Cringe During His Kissing Scene With Emma Watson?
While the Harry Potter films followed the central protagonist and his legacy as a wizard,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
J.K. Rowling is not someone who shies away from killing characters in the Harry Potter franchise. Starting from his parents to deaths that crushed the souls of fans, such as Fred Weasley, Sirius Black, and even Severus Snape. The very act of a character dying plays a narrative role as well as an impactful one on both the audiences and the characters within the story.
The iconic ‘7 Harrys’ Scene from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One
Many times, authors find themselves regretting or relishing the characters that die by their hands. Out of the many that met their end by Voldemort’s wand, there is only one whom Rowling wishes she could have done justice to.
Suggestedjk Rowling’s Original Harry Potter Ending Was So Disastrously Bizarre It’d Have Created an Uglier Controversy Than Her Transphobic Remarks
Not only was this character killed off brutally and unjustly,...
The iconic ‘7 Harrys’ Scene from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One
Many times, authors find themselves regretting or relishing the characters that die by their hands. Out of the many that met their end by Voldemort’s wand, there is only one whom Rowling wishes she could have done justice to.
Suggestedjk Rowling’s Original Harry Potter Ending Was So Disastrously Bizarre It’d Have Created an Uglier Controversy Than Her Transphobic Remarks
Not only was this character killed off brutally and unjustly,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
The Wizarding World, designed by J.K. Rowling, operates on a soft magic system, in that there are no hardcore rules set in place for how spells, hexes, and charms operate in the universe. There are other forms of magic, such as magical creatures and devices that also populate the world, but the soft nature of it can sometimes make the story difficult to plot.
Hermione Granger’s Time Turner in Prisoner of Azkaban
The time turners were a particularly big plot hole, as the story hinged on the time-traveling device in the third Harry Potter book, The question of why the device was not used to avert major tragedies in the book and before the story kicked off, such as the demise of Harry’s parents, loomed large after it was introduced. However, given that the worldbuilding of the Wizarding World was shared between the books and posts made by the author online,...
Hermione Granger’s Time Turner in Prisoner of Azkaban
The time turners were a particularly big plot hole, as the story hinged on the time-traveling device in the third Harry Potter book, The question of why the device was not used to avert major tragedies in the book and before the story kicked off, such as the demise of Harry’s parents, loomed large after it was introduced. However, given that the worldbuilding of the Wizarding World was shared between the books and posts made by the author online,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Exclusive: The BBC has apologized after suggesting that J.K. Rowling’s remarks about transgender women could put her on the wrong side of a new hate crime law in Scotland.
In an April 2 story that centered on the Harry Potter author, BBC Scotland reported that the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 means that “derogatory comments” about transgender identity will become a criminal offense.
In a correction on the BBC website, the corporation said: “This was inaccurate and we should have referred to the Act creating a new crime where it is an offence if someone communicates material or behaves in a threatening or abusive manner with the intention of “stirring up hatred” based on these protected characteristics.”
The BBC added: “We apologise for any confusion caused and have reminded our teams of the importance of accuracy in our output.”
Police Scotland received complaints about Rowling after she described transgender women as men,...
In an April 2 story that centered on the Harry Potter author, BBC Scotland reported that the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 means that “derogatory comments” about transgender identity will become a criminal offense.
In a correction on the BBC website, the corporation said: “This was inaccurate and we should have referred to the Act creating a new crime where it is an offence if someone communicates material or behaves in a threatening or abusive manner with the intention of “stirring up hatred” based on these protected characteristics.”
The BBC added: “We apologise for any confusion caused and have reminded our teams of the importance of accuracy in our output.”
Police Scotland received complaints about Rowling after she described transgender women as men,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
There’s absolutely no doubt that the Harry Potter’s book series and followed movie franchise are all about the tension that grows as the action proceeds, especially when it comes to Harry Potter himself.
Following the life of a wizard boy that at some point has to fight the world’s most powerful evil magician, the books and the books-based films surely have a lot of dramatical plot twists that are always there to thrill the viewers — but sometimes even Harry Potter’s story had an unnecessary drama.
Though the movie franchise is entirely based on J.K. Rowling’s book series, every so often the directors felt some need to step away from the original plot by adding something of their own to a specific film.
This is exactly what happened to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince which contains a scene that actually never happened in the book...
Following the life of a wizard boy that at some point has to fight the world’s most powerful evil magician, the books and the books-based films surely have a lot of dramatical plot twists that are always there to thrill the viewers — but sometimes even Harry Potter’s story had an unnecessary drama.
Though the movie franchise is entirely based on J.K. Rowling’s book series, every so often the directors felt some need to step away from the original plot by adding something of their own to a specific film.
This is exactly what happened to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince which contains a scene that actually never happened in the book...
- 4/22/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The Harry Potter franchise is built so well it’s hard to find severe holes in the plot of both movies and book, however, there are some imperfections which raise the fandom’s questions even 20 years later. In particular, there is one of the magical objects of the Wizarding World, which remains the most debatable one - the Time-Turner.
Being a magical pendant that allows turn back time and alter the past, it helps Hermione to attend more classes than she is physically capable of. It turns out that it’s given to her by Headmaster Dumbledore in the timeline of the third movie, the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Throughout the story, Harry learns about Hermione’s exploitation of this device, and they eventually end up saving Sirius Black and Buckbeak the Hippogriff from execution and themselves from the wolfed-out Professor Lupin and relentless Dementors.
Thus, given the Time-Turner as a tool for saving lives,...
Being a magical pendant that allows turn back time and alter the past, it helps Hermione to attend more classes than she is physically capable of. It turns out that it’s given to her by Headmaster Dumbledore in the timeline of the third movie, the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Throughout the story, Harry learns about Hermione’s exploitation of this device, and they eventually end up saving Sirius Black and Buckbeak the Hippogriff from execution and themselves from the wolfed-out Professor Lupin and relentless Dementors.
Thus, given the Time-Turner as a tool for saving lives,...
- 4/22/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
When Johnny Depp Raked In A Huge Numbers Despite Not Having A Single Scene In It ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Johnny Depp is a renowned Hollywood personality who is also among the highest-paid actors. He faced a great ordeal owing to his court case against Amber Heard. Depp lost his deal with Disney and was dropped from the Pirates of the Caribbean. He also exited another popular fantasy film series, but the actor was, in a way, a gainer as the studio had to pay him his full salary for the role, and it was not a small amount.
Depp was at the peak of his career when the domestic abuse controversy happened that cost him his career. Not him, Amber also lost her reputation and work in Hollywood. The fans of both stars did not leave a moment to troll each other and them.
Johnny Depp’s paychecks often leave us gaping with open mouths,...
Johnny Depp is a renowned Hollywood personality who is also among the highest-paid actors. He faced a great ordeal owing to his court case against Amber Heard. Depp lost his deal with Disney and was dropped from the Pirates of the Caribbean. He also exited another popular fantasy film series, but the actor was, in a way, a gainer as the studio had to pay him his full salary for the role, and it was not a small amount.
Depp was at the peak of his career when the domestic abuse controversy happened that cost him his career. Not him, Amber also lost her reputation and work in Hollywood. The fans of both stars did not leave a moment to troll each other and them.
Johnny Depp’s paychecks often leave us gaping with open mouths,...
- 4/21/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Film Adaptation of J.K. Rowling Children’s Book ‘The Christmas Pig’ in Early Development (Exclusive)
J.K. Rowling’s bestselling children’s book “The Christmas Pig” is set to get a film adaptation.
Variety understands the project is in a very early stage of development in-house and a production company has not yet been attached.
Rowling’s production company Bronte already produces the BBC/HBO adaptation of her adult detective series “Cormoran Strike.”
“The Christmas Pig” was first published in 2021 with illustrations by Jim Field. At the time of publication, Swift Films made a series of promotional videos for the project.
The book tells the story of a boy named Jack, who loses his childhood toy Dur Pig — nicknamed Dp — on Christmas Eve after his stepsister throws it out of the family car. Although Jack is offered a replacement called Christmas Pig as consolation, he misses his old faithful friend and casts Christmas Pig (abbreviated to Cp) aside.
To cheer Jack up, Cp proposes a plan to rescue his best toy.
Variety understands the project is in a very early stage of development in-house and a production company has not yet been attached.
Rowling’s production company Bronte already produces the BBC/HBO adaptation of her adult detective series “Cormoran Strike.”
“The Christmas Pig” was first published in 2021 with illustrations by Jim Field. At the time of publication, Swift Films made a series of promotional videos for the project.
The book tells the story of a boy named Jack, who loses his childhood toy Dur Pig — nicknamed Dp — on Christmas Eve after his stepsister throws it out of the family car. Although Jack is offered a replacement called Christmas Pig as consolation, he misses his old faithful friend and casts Christmas Pig (abbreviated to Cp) aside.
To cheer Jack up, Cp proposes a plan to rescue his best toy.
- 4/16/2024
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Rising to fame and success with the Harry Potter franchise, Daniel Radcliffe has established himself as a prominent figure in the film industry. Following his departure from the wizarding world, Radcliffe embarked on a journey to redefine his acting career, seeking versatility and experimenting with his roles. However, his co-star, Alan Rickman, held a contrasting view of the 34-year-old English actor.
Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One
Rickman documented his critical perspectives on the Harry Potter stars, including Emma Watson, in his personal journal and suggested that Radcliffe still had room for improvement as a child star. Years later, Radcliffe responded to Rickman’s insights regarding his future in the industry.
Alan Rickman Kept Notes on the Harry Potter Stars
Alan Rickman, known for his portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise, initially had reservations about joining the series. However, he was persuaded...
Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One
Rickman documented his critical perspectives on the Harry Potter stars, including Emma Watson, in his personal journal and suggested that Radcliffe still had room for improvement as a child star. Years later, Radcliffe responded to Rickman’s insights regarding his future in the industry.
Alan Rickman Kept Notes on the Harry Potter Stars
Alan Rickman, known for his portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise, initially had reservations about joining the series. However, he was persuaded...
- 4/15/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Actors and actresses have their own most liked and disliked moments in their projects they become a part of, which can oftentimes, be the complete opposite of what the fans think about the same. For Daniel Radcliffe, the moment was the iconic ‘7 Harrys’ scene.
This particular scene, which was introduced in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One, became a fan favorite since it featured Radcliffe doing different takes in different outfits of other characters.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Guns Akimbo
But according to the actor himself, he revealed that it was probably one of his lesser loved scenes to shoot for his role as Harry Potter in the franchise because it was exhausting. On the other hand, he was also excited while shooting this segment because he got to realize how he could easily play the role of Emma Watson’s Hermione Granger while he wore ladies’ clothing.
This particular scene, which was introduced in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One, became a fan favorite since it featured Radcliffe doing different takes in different outfits of other characters.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Guns Akimbo
But according to the actor himself, he revealed that it was probably one of his lesser loved scenes to shoot for his role as Harry Potter in the franchise because it was exhausting. On the other hand, he was also excited while shooting this segment because he got to realize how he could easily play the role of Emma Watson’s Hermione Granger while he wore ladies’ clothing.
- 4/15/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling called out Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for “[using] their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors.”
On Wednesday, when a social media user wrote to Rowling, “Just waiting for Dan and Emma to give you a very public apology … safe in the knowledge that you will forgive them” for their previous support of trans rights, Rowling responded, “Not safe, I’m afraid.”
She wrote, “Celebs who cozied up to a movement intent on eroding women’s hard-won rights and who used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors can save their apologies for traumatized detransitioners and vulnerable women reliant on single-sex spaces.”
Neither Radcliffe nor Watson ever asked or implied a need for Rowling’s forgiveness.
Rowling, a self-proclaimed trans-exclusionary radical feminist (Terf), has consistently used her platform to criticize transgender activists and argue that trans women undermine the feminist cause. She...
On Wednesday, when a social media user wrote to Rowling, “Just waiting for Dan and Emma to give you a very public apology … safe in the knowledge that you will forgive them” for their previous support of trans rights, Rowling responded, “Not safe, I’m afraid.”
She wrote, “Celebs who cozied up to a movement intent on eroding women’s hard-won rights and who used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors can save their apologies for traumatized detransitioners and vulnerable women reliant on single-sex spaces.”
Neither Radcliffe nor Watson ever asked or implied a need for Rowling’s forgiveness.
Rowling, a self-proclaimed trans-exclusionary radical feminist (Terf), has consistently used her platform to criticize transgender activists and argue that trans women undermine the feminist cause. She...
- 4/12/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
J.K. Rowling is an author who has made several generations happy with her Harry Potter series, which was later adapted into a successful movie series. A TV series adaptation is on the way, but while the series itself is still one of the most beloved ones, the author has been a topic of debate for several years now due to her views on the transgender community and their issues. Recently, the feud deepened as Rowling attacked Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, the two stars of the movie series because they had criticized her in their comments.
In short, Rowling has been quite open about her opposition to the transgender movement, criticizing some of its postulates as degrading toward actual women. While the author has been criticized for her opinions, she remains firm in stating that she is simply defending basic women’s rights from potential abuse. This resulted in many...
In short, Rowling has been quite open about her opposition to the transgender movement, criticizing some of its postulates as degrading toward actual women. While the author has been criticized for her opinions, she remains firm in stating that she is simply defending basic women’s rights from potential abuse. This resulted in many...
- 4/12/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Author J.K. Rowling is a worldwide sensation following her iconic Harry Potter novels that caught the fancy of everyone globally with its fantastical yet relatable narrative of a young wizard and his dark destiny. With her fascinating characters having been brought to life on the big screen, Rowling became a favorite with adults and children alike.
British author J.K. Rowling (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The writer though, has also courted quite a bit of controversy through her opinions on the transgender community that did not sit well with many people including Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. Now, the novelist is hitting back publicly at the two stars by presenting a fresh defense to her affirmations.
The J.K. Rowling Controversy In A Nutshell
In 2020, J.K. Rowling sparked a huge debate online when she commented on an article in Devex that called for gender inclusivity when...
British author J.K. Rowling (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
The writer though, has also courted quite a bit of controversy through her opinions on the transgender community that did not sit well with many people including Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. Now, the novelist is hitting back publicly at the two stars by presenting a fresh defense to her affirmations.
The J.K. Rowling Controversy In A Nutshell
In 2020, J.K. Rowling sparked a huge debate online when she commented on an article in Devex that called for gender inclusivity when...
- 4/12/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Daniel Radcliffe, famously known for his cult classic role in Jk Rowling’s Wizarding World movies, Harry Potter, recently appeared on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, alongside Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez. There, the actor was greeted to a clip from Alan Rickman’s interview in 2016, which Radcliffe had never seen before.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2
In the video, Alan Rickman was heard praising Daniel Radcliffeʼs command over acting, his commitment towards stagecraft, and professionalism. Listening to Rickman’s kind words, The Woman in Black actor appeared deeply moved by the compliments. Admitting how he was initially intimidated by Rickman, Radcliffe noted believing that the Die Hard star wasn’t quite fond of him until he eventually revealed a softer side.
Alan Rickman Heaped Praise Upon Daniel Radcliffe
Appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast alongside his Merrily We Roll Along...
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2
In the video, Alan Rickman was heard praising Daniel Radcliffeʼs command over acting, his commitment towards stagecraft, and professionalism. Listening to Rickman’s kind words, The Woman in Black actor appeared deeply moved by the compliments. Admitting how he was initially intimidated by Rickman, Radcliffe noted believing that the Die Hard star wasn’t quite fond of him until he eventually revealed a softer side.
Alan Rickman Heaped Praise Upon Daniel Radcliffe
Appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast alongside his Merrily We Roll Along...
- 4/12/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Captain America: Brave New World’s Anthony Mackie Takes A Jibe At Tom Holland For His Comment From A Few Years Back ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Anthony Mackie waited all these years to get back at his Marvel colleague Tom Holland after the Spider-Man star dissed him for not having his solo film. Mackie will appear in MCU’s Captain America: Brave New World. At CinemaCon, Kevin Feige presented this upcoming Marvel movie alongside Ryan Reynolds, led by Deadpool & wolverine. In the recent event, Mackie continued his fun feud with Holland and kept scrolling to get the deets.
Mackie played the role of Falcon in the MCU until Chris Evans’ Cap handed him his shield, making Sam Wilson his successor. Mackie and Sebastian Stan, aka Bucky, got their own Disney+ show, The Falcon and the winter soldier. This movie will introduce Hollywood legend Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross and his first...
Anthony Mackie waited all these years to get back at his Marvel colleague Tom Holland after the Spider-Man star dissed him for not having his solo film. Mackie will appear in MCU’s Captain America: Brave New World. At CinemaCon, Kevin Feige presented this upcoming Marvel movie alongside Ryan Reynolds, led by Deadpool & wolverine. In the recent event, Mackie continued his fun feud with Holland and kept scrolling to get the deets.
Mackie played the role of Falcon in the MCU until Chris Evans’ Cap handed him his shield, making Sam Wilson his successor. Mackie and Sebastian Stan, aka Bucky, got their own Disney+ show, The Falcon and the winter soldier. This movie will introduce Hollywood legend Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross and his first...
- 4/12/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Harry Potter Author Jk Rowling Is Reigniting Her Feud With Daniel Radcliffe & Emma Watson
There’s trouble brewing in the magic world. All has not been well between Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson and series author Jk Rowling. The author has been under severe criticism for the past couple of years for her problematic views on trans rights. Daniel and Emma have publicly spoken against her, and Rowling seems to know how to hold a grudge. Here’s why she is reigniting her feud with her former cast.
The Harry Potter series was and continues to be one of the most beloved franchises. The series has tapped into a level of emotion only a few pieces of cinema or writing can. Harry Potter and the characters created by Jk Rowling have been loved by so many people globally, and they mean so much to people that some...
There’s trouble brewing in the magic world. All has not been well between Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson and series author Jk Rowling. The author has been under severe criticism for the past couple of years for her problematic views on trans rights. Daniel and Emma have publicly spoken against her, and Rowling seems to know how to hold a grudge. Here’s why she is reigniting her feud with her former cast.
The Harry Potter series was and continues to be one of the most beloved franchises. The series has tapped into a level of emotion only a few pieces of cinema or writing can. Harry Potter and the characters created by Jk Rowling have been loved by so many people globally, and they mean so much to people that some...
- 4/12/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Daniel Radcliffe made some very rare comments about fatherhood in a recent interview.
The 34-year-old Harry Potter star welcomed his first child – a son – with girlfriend Erin Darke in April 2023.
While on the Happy Sad Confused podcast this week, Daniel opened up about his little boy and what it was like being a dad.
He opened up about balancing work with parenting duties and concerns for the future when his son understood that he was famous. Daniel even revealed if they would read Harry Potter together in the future.
Keep reading to find out more…
If you were unaware, Daniel is currently starring in the musical Merrily We Roll Along. During the interview, he was asked if his little boy engages with the musical yet.
“My son is too young to be dancing. Although he has started walking and doing something that resembles dancing,” he joked, adding that Daniel prepared...
The 34-year-old Harry Potter star welcomed his first child – a son – with girlfriend Erin Darke in April 2023.
While on the Happy Sad Confused podcast this week, Daniel opened up about his little boy and what it was like being a dad.
He opened up about balancing work with parenting duties and concerns for the future when his son understood that he was famous. Daniel even revealed if they would read Harry Potter together in the future.
Keep reading to find out more…
If you were unaware, Daniel is currently starring in the musical Merrily We Roll Along. During the interview, he was asked if his little boy engages with the musical yet.
“My son is too young to be dancing. Although he has started walking and doing something that resembles dancing,” he joked, adding that Daniel prepared...
- 4/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Daniel Radcliffe opened up about his evolving relationship with Harry Potter costar Alan Rickman.
The 34-year-old actor brought the titular character to life in the mega-successful franchise. Alan, who passed away in 2016, played Professor Severus Snape, the Potions teacher at Hogwarts.
Fans of the franchise will recall that Harry and Snape had a tense relationship, and it turns out that it spilled over offscreen for the first few movies.
In a new interview, Daniel recalled being “terrified” by Alan and explained what changed.
Keep reading to find out more…
While on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Daniel watched an interview Alan gave about him and the rest of the young Harry Potter stars before his death.
In it, Alan reflected on the “huge pride” he felt to see Daniel succeeding on Broadway at the time and the pressure that the young actors faced from an early age.
The interview promoted Daniel to talk about Alan.
The 34-year-old actor brought the titular character to life in the mega-successful franchise. Alan, who passed away in 2016, played Professor Severus Snape, the Potions teacher at Hogwarts.
Fans of the franchise will recall that Harry and Snape had a tense relationship, and it turns out that it spilled over offscreen for the first few movies.
In a new interview, Daniel recalled being “terrified” by Alan and explained what changed.
Keep reading to find out more…
While on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Daniel watched an interview Alan gave about him and the rest of the young Harry Potter stars before his death.
In it, Alan reflected on the “huge pride” he felt to see Daniel succeeding on Broadway at the time and the pressure that the young actors faced from an early age.
The interview promoted Daniel to talk about Alan.
- 4/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
J.K. Rowling suggests she will not forgive her Harry Potter stars for going against her views on trans rights in the wake of a new report criticizing current gender care treatments for young people.
On Wednesday, the BBC reported on a four-year review investigating gender care commissioned by the NHS. The report concluded that gender services were based on “remarkably weak” evidence and that children had been “let down” by medical professionals. “The reality is we have no good evidence on the long-term outcomes of interventions [such as puberty blockers] to manage gender-related distress,” wrote pediatrician Dr. Hilary Cass. “It is unusual for us to give a potentially life-changing treatment to young people and not know what happens to them in adulthood.”
Rowling, who has drawn considerable fire in recent years for her outspoken and staunch social media campaign against certain aspects of the trans rights movement, issued several comments about the report on X.
On Wednesday, the BBC reported on a four-year review investigating gender care commissioned by the NHS. The report concluded that gender services were based on “remarkably weak” evidence and that children had been “let down” by medical professionals. “The reality is we have no good evidence on the long-term outcomes of interventions [such as puberty blockers] to manage gender-related distress,” wrote pediatrician Dr. Hilary Cass. “It is unusual for us to give a potentially life-changing treatment to young people and not know what happens to them in adulthood.”
Rowling, who has drawn considerable fire in recent years for her outspoken and staunch social media campaign against certain aspects of the trans rights movement, issued several comments about the report on X.
- 4/11/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Harry Potter” author Jk Rowling’s long-running campaign against trans rights took an unexpected turn on Wednesday, as the billionaire blasted Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for their support of trans people.
Rowling accused them of being part of a movement that is “eroding women’s hard-won rights,” said they “cheered on” gender treatment for minors (which she opposes), and said they “can save their apologies,” should they attempt to make any.
It’s a complicated situation but briefly, what set this in motion was the publication of a study in the United Kingdom this week, known as the Cass Review, which examined how gender-related medicine is applied to children. The study claims that the science behind gender medicine as it applies to younger people is on “shaky foundations.”
The study doesn’t recommend against treating children with gender dysmorphia on principle, but said there is a lack of good data backing up current protocols.
Rowling accused them of being part of a movement that is “eroding women’s hard-won rights,” said they “cheered on” gender treatment for minors (which she opposes), and said they “can save their apologies,” should they attempt to make any.
It’s a complicated situation but briefly, what set this in motion was the publication of a study in the United Kingdom this week, known as the Cass Review, which examined how gender-related medicine is applied to children. The study claims that the science behind gender medicine as it applies to younger people is on “shaky foundations.”
The study doesn’t recommend against treating children with gender dysmorphia on principle, but said there is a lack of good data backing up current protocols.
- 4/11/2024
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Jk Rowling is addressing Harry Potter stars who support the transgender community.
The acclaimed author has made anti-trans statements in recent years, doubling down on her beliefs when pressed by critics.
On Wednesday (April 10), she took to social media to react to a new independent review issued by Britain’s National Health Service. In it, Dr. Hilary Cass opined that there is “no good evidence on the long-term outcomes of interventions to manage gender-related distress.”
Jk issued a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) weighing in on the report. She said that she was “bloody angry” and called out everyone from doctors to “celebrity mouthpieces” who were “complicit” in “irreversibly” harming children who transition.
One fan responded, saying that they were waiting for franchise stars such as Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson to apologize for their support of transgender rights. Jk revealed what she thought about that.
Keep reading to find out more…...
The acclaimed author has made anti-trans statements in recent years, doubling down on her beliefs when pressed by critics.
On Wednesday (April 10), she took to social media to react to a new independent review issued by Britain’s National Health Service. In it, Dr. Hilary Cass opined that there is “no good evidence on the long-term outcomes of interventions to manage gender-related distress.”
Jk issued a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) weighing in on the report. She said that she was “bloody angry” and called out everyone from doctors to “celebrity mouthpieces” who were “complicit” in “irreversibly” harming children who transition.
One fan responded, saying that they were waiting for franchise stars such as Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson to apologize for their support of transgender rights. Jk revealed what she thought about that.
Keep reading to find out more…...
- 4/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The years-long war of words between Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling and supporters of transgender rights heated up again today with the release of an independent review of gender identity services for children and young people delivered by Britain’s National Health Service. The four-year review was commissioned by the NHS and conducted by Dr. Hilary Cass, a pediatrician who was asked to make recommendations for improving those services.
In the report, Cass maintains that health care providers and patients “have no good evidence on the long-term outcomes of interventions to manage gender-related distress.” For a fuller explanation of the report, you can read the BBC’s coverage here.
Rowling today issued a series of tweets about the report. The author said she was “bloody angry,” and claimed that “thousands are complicit, not just medics, but the celebrity mouthpieces, unquestioning media and cynical corporations.”
Over the last four years, Hilary...
In the report, Cass maintains that health care providers and patients “have no good evidence on the long-term outcomes of interventions to manage gender-related distress.” For a fuller explanation of the report, you can read the BBC’s coverage here.
Rowling today issued a series of tweets about the report. The author said she was “bloody angry,” and claimed that “thousands are complicit, not just medics, but the celebrity mouthpieces, unquestioning media and cynical corporations.”
Over the last four years, Hilary...
- 4/11/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Last month, Butterbeer Season officially kicked off at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. Sadly, the festival celebrating one of the best park treats since the Dole Whip is coming to an end soon.
For the rest of April, both Universal Parks will offer Harry Potter fans different exclusive foods. According to Inside Universal, the Hollywood location will have ten unique flavors of Florean FortesFortescue’sream:
Butterbeer Banana Vanilla Pistachio Chocolate Toffee Apple Granny Smith Toffee nut Orange Mint
Ok, they’re not exactly unique, but one of those soft serves is Butterbeer! Florean FortesFortescue’s cream counter is located in Hogsmeade.
The Orlando counterpart, located in Diagon Alley, offers a few mixed flavors like Orange Marmalade and Strawberries & Cream.
Inside Univeral coverage of the treats on offer during the inaugural Butterbeer Season has made me want to return to the park, even though we were just there for Mardi Gras.
For the rest of April, both Universal Parks will offer Harry Potter fans different exclusive foods. According to Inside Universal, the Hollywood location will have ten unique flavors of Florean FortesFortescue’sream:
Butterbeer Banana Vanilla Pistachio Chocolate Toffee Apple Granny Smith Toffee nut Orange Mint
Ok, they’re not exactly unique, but one of those soft serves is Butterbeer! Florean FortesFortescue’s cream counter is located in Hogsmeade.
The Orlando counterpart, located in Diagon Alley, offers a few mixed flavors like Orange Marmalade and Strawberries & Cream.
Inside Univeral coverage of the treats on offer during the inaugural Butterbeer Season has made me want to return to the park, even though we were just there for Mardi Gras.
- 4/8/2024
- by Mike Phalin
- Pirates & Princesses
Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger are hard at work on the upcoming season of their BBC series Strike!
For those who don’t know, Strike is based on the Cormoran Strike book series that author J.K. Rowling writes under her pseudonym Robert Galbraith. There have already been five seasons of the TV series and the next season will follow the sixth book, “The Ink Black Heart.”
Tom and Holliday were spotted shooting scenes for the upcoming season on Tuesday (April 2) in London, England.
The five previous seasons have varied in episode length, with some just having two episodes while some had as much as four episodes. Fans in the U.S. can watch all previous episodes on Max.
Browse through the gallery for 40+ photos from the set of Strike’s upcoming sixth season…...
For those who don’t know, Strike is based on the Cormoran Strike book series that author J.K. Rowling writes under her pseudonym Robert Galbraith. There have already been five seasons of the TV series and the next season will follow the sixth book, “The Ink Black Heart.”
Tom and Holliday were spotted shooting scenes for the upcoming season on Tuesday (April 2) in London, England.
The five previous seasons have varied in episode length, with some just having two episodes while some had as much as four episodes. Fans in the U.S. can watch all previous episodes on Max.
Browse through the gallery for 40+ photos from the set of Strike’s upcoming sixth season…...
- 4/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
It is absolutely wild to think that Robin Williams got passed over for the part of Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter series because he wasn’t British! Now, while David Thewlis undoubtedly did justice to the character, one can’t help but wonder what kind of magic Williams could have brought to the role. Because one can never accept Williams to be a wrong choice for anything! The Harry Potter crew really missed out on something special with that one silly rule.
Robin Williams in Jumanji (1995) Robin Williams Was Denied the Role of Remus Lupin Because He Wasn’t British
Robin Williams, known for his extensive Hollywood career and a string of iconic roles, is often regarded as one of the few actors universally loved in the industry. Many would assume that Williams could land any role he desires.
However, that wasn’t the case when he wanted to enter the Harry Potter series.
Robin Williams in Jumanji (1995) Robin Williams Was Denied the Role of Remus Lupin Because He Wasn’t British
Robin Williams, known for his extensive Hollywood career and a string of iconic roles, is often regarded as one of the few actors universally loved in the industry. Many would assume that Williams could land any role he desires.
However, that wasn’t the case when he wanted to enter the Harry Potter series.
- 4/5/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
J.K. Rowling is one of the world’s most renowned authors since she penned the Harry Potter series. Unfortunately, Rowling has long since left her magical world to take up arms against trans individuals, particularly trans women.
Violence against the trans community has been on the rise of late, mostly due to fear-mongering by prominent public figures. To combat such hate crimes, the Scottish government has come up with a law that would hold such people culpable. Rowling, unsurprisingly, is against it.
Rowling defied the Scottish authorities on social media (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
J.K. Rowling is against the Scottish government enforcing the new act to protect the Lgbtqia+ community
J.K. Rowling rose to prominence as the author of the beloved Harry Potter series. The books saw an unprecedented level of hype, which were then successfully adapted into films. The author reveled in the adoration of fans worldwide as...
Violence against the trans community has been on the rise of late, mostly due to fear-mongering by prominent public figures. To combat such hate crimes, the Scottish government has come up with a law that would hold such people culpable. Rowling, unsurprisingly, is against it.
Rowling defied the Scottish authorities on social media (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
J.K. Rowling is against the Scottish government enforcing the new act to protect the Lgbtqia+ community
J.K. Rowling rose to prominence as the author of the beloved Harry Potter series. The books saw an unprecedented level of hype, which were then successfully adapted into films. The author reveled in the adoration of fans worldwide as...
- 4/3/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
When it comes to any industry, it is very difficult to avoid controversy and please everyone, and the developers behind Stellar Blade and Hogwarts Legacy know this all too well. Back when Hogwarts Legacy was originally released over 2 years ago, it was met with a lot of controversy due to its connection to J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter series, but it isn’t the only title to receive controversy over recent years.
Another title that has been controversial in the gaming industry is Stellar Blade, which has been slammed for its portrayal and sexualization of women, which has led to the title and developers receiving backlash from the gaming community. Luckily, one player is here to defend the title.
Stellar Blade Could Be Hit With the Same Backlash That Hogwarts Legacy Suffered With Stellar Blade could receive the same treatment as Hogwarts Legacy.
Back when Hogwarts Legacy was in development,...
Another title that has been controversial in the gaming industry is Stellar Blade, which has been slammed for its portrayal and sexualization of women, which has led to the title and developers receiving backlash from the gaming community. Luckily, one player is here to defend the title.
Stellar Blade Could Be Hit With the Same Backlash That Hogwarts Legacy Suffered With Stellar Blade could receive the same treatment as Hogwarts Legacy.
Back when Hogwarts Legacy was in development,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Liam Magee
- FandomWire
Update, 8.50am Pt: J.K. Rowling’s social media posts about trans women are not being treated as criminal, according to Police Scotland.
“We have received complaints in relation to the social media post. The comments are not assessed to be criminal and no further action will be taken,” said a spokesperson.
Previously, 4.36am Pt: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling over her stance on Scotland’s new hate crime laws.
Rowling had taken to social media to send a series of mocking posts about trans women designed to test the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act, which recently became law to stop people “stirring up hatred.”
Sunak gave a statement to The Daily Telegraph newspaper saying his Conservative party would “always protect” free speech, adding: “People should not be criminalized for stating simple facts on biology.”
Over the weekend, Rowling’s ongoing...
“We have received complaints in relation to the social media post. The comments are not assessed to be criminal and no further action will be taken,” said a spokesperson.
Previously, 4.36am Pt: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling over her stance on Scotland’s new hate crime laws.
Rowling had taken to social media to send a series of mocking posts about trans women designed to test the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act, which recently became law to stop people “stirring up hatred.”
Sunak gave a statement to The Daily Telegraph newspaper saying his Conservative party would “always protect” free speech, adding: “People should not be criminalized for stating simple facts on biology.”
Over the weekend, Rowling’s ongoing...
- 4/2/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
J.K. Rowling, for the better part of this decade, has been tarnishing her reputation with her controversial remarks online. And things were particularly heated up recently after Scotland passed a Hate Crime and Public Order Act. This ruling introduced more strict measures against hate speech, including misgendering individuals. It could potentially lead to jail time of seven years for individuals found guilty of making such comments.
Author J.K. Rowling reads from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at the Easter Egg Roll at White House, 2010, Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The fact that this emerged from Rowling’s birthplace has made the Harry Potter author compelled to challenge the authorities through her social media posts, sparking further discussion and scrutiny surrounding her stance on transgender rights.
What is Scotland’s Hate Crime and Public Order Act?
The Hate Crime and Public Order Act passed in 2021 recently took effect on 1st April 2024 initiated by the Scottish government,...
Author J.K. Rowling reads from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at the Easter Egg Roll at White House, 2010, Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The fact that this emerged from Rowling’s birthplace has made the Harry Potter author compelled to challenge the authorities through her social media posts, sparking further discussion and scrutiny surrounding her stance on transgender rights.
What is Scotland’s Hate Crime and Public Order Act?
The Hate Crime and Public Order Act passed in 2021 recently took effect on 1st April 2024 initiated by the Scottish government,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling posted her idea of an April Fool’s Day gag today, describing various criminals, a model, a TV presenter and others – all of whom identify as trans women – as women before writing, “Only kidding. Obviously, the people mentioned in the above tweets aren’t women at all, but men, every last one of them.”
Rowling’s multiple posts on X/Twitter today were a response to a new hate crime law in Scotland that the country’s First Minister Humza Yousaf said is designed to stem a “rising tide of hatred.” Advocates of Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order Act say the measure provides greater protection against threatening or abusive behavior “intended to stir up hatred” on the grounds of age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and transgender identity.
Rowling, whose opposition to recognizing the preferred pronouns of transgender people has been repeatedly denounced as transphobic,...
Rowling’s multiple posts on X/Twitter today were a response to a new hate crime law in Scotland that the country’s First Minister Humza Yousaf said is designed to stem a “rising tide of hatred.” Advocates of Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order Act say the measure provides greater protection against threatening or abusive behavior “intended to stir up hatred” on the grounds of age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and transgender identity.
Rowling, whose opposition to recognizing the preferred pronouns of transgender people has been repeatedly denounced as transphobic,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Hollywood is yet recovering from the dual actors and writers strikes and another segment of it is preparing to push the strike button. If things aren’t resolved to the satisfaction of the talents represented, well, it’ll be another merry-go-round in Hollywood this summer.
Hollywood Crew Union IATSE On the Verge Of Launching A Strike Authorization Vote
The Hollywood Reporter disclosed earlier this week that if two major deals aren’t reached by July 31, Hollywood crew union IATSE could possibly start planning a strike authorization vote.
J.K. Rowling Threatens To Sue A Harry Potter Fan Page View Story
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees is a union that represents entertainment workers behind the scenes, working in live events, motion picture and television production, broadcast, trade shows, and more throughout the U.S. and Canada.
The union has already launched two new contract campaign websites for Basic Agreement and Area Standards Agreement talks.
Hollywood Crew Union IATSE On the Verge Of Launching A Strike Authorization Vote
The Hollywood Reporter disclosed earlier this week that if two major deals aren’t reached by July 31, Hollywood crew union IATSE could possibly start planning a strike authorization vote.
J.K. Rowling Threatens To Sue A Harry Potter Fan Page View Story
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees is a union that represents entertainment workers behind the scenes, working in live events, motion picture and television production, broadcast, trade shows, and more throughout the U.S. and Canada.
The union has already launched two new contract campaign websites for Basic Agreement and Area Standards Agreement talks.
- 3/30/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
Although known for his role in one of the highest-grossing film franchises in the world, Alan Rickman had several underrated roles that were dwarfed by the popularity of the Harry Potter movies. Rickman was a rare talent as an actor, with arguably some of Hollywood’s best performances. With his trademark baritone voice and playing intimidating characters, it was easy to identify Alan Rickman from a cast of talented actors. The English actor and director was the one J.K. Rowling envisioned playing Professor Severus Snape when she created and wrote the character. However, throughout his career (before, during, and after the
The post Alan Rickman: 6 Underrated Roles From the Legendary Actor first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Alan Rickman: 6 Underrated Roles From the Legendary Actor first appeared on TVovermind.
- 3/29/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Harry Potter alum Jessie Cave is sharing her thoughts on her former co-star Miriam Margolyes’ comments that people who are still superfans of the franchise “should be over that by now.”
Cave, who played Lavender Brown in three films based on J.K. Rowling’s book saga, was asked about Margolyes’ statements during a recent appearance at Dream It Con. She starred in Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows, parts one and two.
“It’s such a shame that that happened,” she said. “You know how she is — she’s just a bit funny. And I think she didn’t mean for it to be taken like that, I hope.”
Cave added, “I really don’t like that she said that.”
Earlier this month, during an interview with New Zealand’s 1News network, Margolyes, who portrayed Professor Pomona Sprout, shared that she’s worried about adults who grew up with the Harry...
Cave, who played Lavender Brown in three films based on J.K. Rowling’s book saga, was asked about Margolyes’ statements during a recent appearance at Dream It Con. She starred in Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows, parts one and two.
“It’s such a shame that that happened,” she said. “You know how she is — she’s just a bit funny. And I think she didn’t mean for it to be taken like that, I hope.”
Cave added, “I really don’t like that she said that.”
Earlier this month, during an interview with New Zealand’s 1News network, Margolyes, who portrayed Professor Pomona Sprout, shared that she’s worried about adults who grew up with the Harry...
- 3/28/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jessie Cave has shared her thoughts after Harry Potter co-star Miriam Margolyes divided opinions after saying adult fans of the Jk Rowling book saga-based films worried her.
Cave appeared at Dream it Con and was asked about Margolyes’ comments about fans, who are now adults, needing to outgrow the franchise.
“It’s such a shame that that happened,” she said. “You know how she is — she’s just a bit funny. And I think she didn’t mean for it to be taken like that, I hope.
She then added, “I really don’t like that she said that.”
Cave played the role of Lavender Brown in three films, starting with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2009 and followed by the last two films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Margolyes caused uproar among Harry Potter fans when she appeared on a New Zealand show dissing adult fans of the fantasy saga.
Cave appeared at Dream it Con and was asked about Margolyes’ comments about fans, who are now adults, needing to outgrow the franchise.
“It’s such a shame that that happened,” she said. “You know how she is — she’s just a bit funny. And I think she didn’t mean for it to be taken like that, I hope.
She then added, “I really don’t like that she said that.”
Cave played the role of Lavender Brown in three films, starting with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2009 and followed by the last two films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Margolyes caused uproar among Harry Potter fans when she appeared on a New Zealand show dissing adult fans of the fantasy saga.
- 3/27/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
While it may have been almost a decade and a half since the last film in the iconic Harry Potter franchise was released for the big screen, the legacy of the cinematic experiences as well as the literary excellence achieved by author J.K. Rowling will always be dearly remembered by the fans.
Even though many who grew up watching the movies or reading books may now be full-fledged adults, they still haven’t forgotten their experiences with these pieces of popular culture.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows- Part 2
However, according to film industry veteran Miriam Margolyes, the adults who still love either the films or the books should move on from them. In a recent interview, she claimed that the creative property is primarily for kids, which is why adults should move on from them and look for something else.
Miriam Margolyes...
Even though many who grew up watching the movies or reading books may now be full-fledged adults, they still haven’t forgotten their experiences with these pieces of popular culture.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows- Part 2
However, according to film industry veteran Miriam Margolyes, the adults who still love either the films or the books should move on from them. In a recent interview, she claimed that the creative property is primarily for kids, which is why adults should move on from them and look for something else.
Miriam Margolyes...
- 3/26/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
The “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling has responded to the fan account that tweeted false news about her and her daughter.
Recently, an X account “Wizarding News” which was originally created as a “Harry Potter” news aggregator in 2002 but ultimately switched to “reporting on the demise of J.K. Rowling’s legacy,” after the author made it clear that she’s anti-lgbtqia+, made bold claims about Rowling’s family on the platform that was formerly known as Twitter.
At first, the 22-year-old fan account revealed that Rowling has a daughter who had to change her last name just to “get away” from her.
The post read, “Reminder that Jk Rowling’s eldest daughter (the one with whom she was famously pregnant while writing Harry Potter) changed her last name to literally get away from Rowling, and moved to Portugal.”
The post went on to add pictures of a lady that...
Recently, an X account “Wizarding News” which was originally created as a “Harry Potter” news aggregator in 2002 but ultimately switched to “reporting on the demise of J.K. Rowling’s legacy,” after the author made it clear that she’s anti-lgbtqia+, made bold claims about Rowling’s family on the platform that was formerly known as Twitter.
At first, the 22-year-old fan account revealed that Rowling has a daughter who had to change her last name just to “get away” from her.
The post read, “Reminder that Jk Rowling’s eldest daughter (the one with whom she was famously pregnant while writing Harry Potter) changed her last name to literally get away from Rowling, and moved to Portugal.”
The post went on to add pictures of a lady that...
- 3/23/2024
- by Chijioke Chukwuemeka
- Celebrating The Soaps
Adele’s vocals are unmatched in the music world and fans just got another proof to celebrate on the internet. A viral video featuring Adele singing her breakout song, Rolling in the Deep, has won over music fans. They hailed her live voice, which sounded incredible without the aid of any technology like autotuning. The song originally received praise at the time of its release for its production, lyrics, and the singer’s vocal performance.
Adele in the music video of Someone Like You
Rolling in the Deep was Adele’s first number-one song in the U.S. and took the top spot on many Billboard charts. More than a decade later, the song once again captured the love and attention of the music lovers through the viral video.
Adele’s Rolling In The Deep Sans Autotune Goes Viral
Adele in the music video of Rolling in the Deep
Adele...
Adele in the music video of Someone Like You
Rolling in the Deep was Adele’s first number-one song in the U.S. and took the top spot on many Billboard charts. More than a decade later, the song once again captured the love and attention of the music lovers through the viral video.
Adele’s Rolling In The Deep Sans Autotune Goes Viral
Adele in the music video of Rolling in the Deep
Adele...
- 3/23/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Exclusive: BBC presenters have been told to challenge guests who accuse others of transphobia after the broadcaster admitted that news items on J.K. Rowling fell short of its editorial standards.
In an internal briefing note, BBC journalists and production teams were advised that “care is needed” when people are labeled “transphobic” and the term should be interrogated during on-air debate.
The advice featured in a nine-page document on “reporting sex and gender” circulated to the BBC newsroom late last year. Deadline has obtained the briefing, which can be read in full below.
The guidance follows the BBC apologizing to Rowling twice last year. The Harry Potter author was accused of transphobia by trans rights advocates, but the claim was not properly challenged by presenters, including Radio 4’s Evan Davis.
The briefing note was issued to help journalists navigate what BBC director general Tim Davie described this week as an “area of controversy.
In an internal briefing note, BBC journalists and production teams were advised that “care is needed” when people are labeled “transphobic” and the term should be interrogated during on-air debate.
The advice featured in a nine-page document on “reporting sex and gender” circulated to the BBC newsroom late last year. Deadline has obtained the briefing, which can be read in full below.
The guidance follows the BBC apologizing to Rowling twice last year. The Harry Potter author was accused of transphobia by trans rights advocates, but the claim was not properly challenged by presenters, including Radio 4’s Evan Davis.
The briefing note was issued to help journalists navigate what BBC director general Tim Davie described this week as an “area of controversy.
- 3/22/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Ralph Fiennes, Jim Broadbent and Simon Russell Beale are starring in 'The Choral'.The actors have signed up to feature in the latest collaboration between director Sir Nicholas Hytner and writer Alan Bennett following on from 'The History Boys' and 'The Lady in the Van'.Unlike the pair's previous films, 'The Choral' is an original script rather than an adaptation of one of Bennett's plays.The movie is set in Ramsden, Yorkshire in 1916 and follows the chorus master and the men in the ambitious local Choral Society, who have volunteered for the frontline during World War I.Under the guidance of the demanding Dr. Guthrie (Fiennes), the Choral recruits a group of teenage boys and girls who discover the joy of singing while the new boys come to terms with the fact that they will soon be serving their country.The film explores the humour and humanity in a community that faces an uncertain future.
- 3/21/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
J.K. Rowling has threatened a Harry Potter fan with a lawsuit after the person posted untruths about her family in an apparent attack on the author’s transgender views.
Rowling said she would be forced to take legal action if Wizarding News, a 22-year-old Harry Potter fan site, does not remove fabricated X messages claiming she has an estranged daughter and grandchild.
“This is untrue in all respects, as I suspect they already know. Lying about my kids is a new low, even by this website’s subterranean standards,” Rowling wrote on the site formerly known as Twitter.
“Your vendetta against me is causing collateral damage to innocent people. If legal action is the only way to protect them, I will take it.”
This is not a joke. The baby and its mother have no connection with me, @wizardingnews. That isn’t my daughter. Your vendetta against me is causing collateral damage to innocent people.
Rowling said she would be forced to take legal action if Wizarding News, a 22-year-old Harry Potter fan site, does not remove fabricated X messages claiming she has an estranged daughter and grandchild.
“This is untrue in all respects, as I suspect they already know. Lying about my kids is a new low, even by this website’s subterranean standards,” Rowling wrote on the site formerly known as Twitter.
“Your vendetta against me is causing collateral damage to innocent people. If legal action is the only way to protect them, I will take it.”
This is not a joke. The baby and its mother have no connection with me, @wizardingnews. That isn’t my daughter. Your vendetta against me is causing collateral damage to innocent people.
- 3/20/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Making over $9.5B with the magical movies, Jk Rowling’s iconic Harry Potter ranks among the most successful franchises of all time. Acquiring a massive and undying fanbase, the movies also fashioned lifelong bonds between the actors, including Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint.
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint in Harry Potter
But despite their healthy friendship, the cast couldn’t escape occasional controversies and dramatic moments between them. Take the example of Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe’s controversial kiss in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 – the actor later called out Watson for her “vigorous” kiss, during an interview.
Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe’s Controversial Kiss
The Harry Potter movies not only brought Jk Rowling‘s Wizarding World into cinematic reality, but the films also offered three incredible actors, whom fans love to the end of the earth. While the films narrated a tale of friendship,...
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint in Harry Potter
But despite their healthy friendship, the cast couldn’t escape occasional controversies and dramatic moments between them. Take the example of Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe’s controversial kiss in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 – the actor later called out Watson for her “vigorous” kiss, during an interview.
Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe’s Controversial Kiss
The Harry Potter movies not only brought Jk Rowling‘s Wizarding World into cinematic reality, but the films also offered three incredible actors, whom fans love to the end of the earth. While the films narrated a tale of friendship,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
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