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John Lithgow has responded to backlash surrounding his decision to take the role of Albus Dumbledore for Max’s new Harry Potter series, despite the widespread furor over J.K.

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15 TV and movie characters you may not realize were based on real people

They say the truth is stranger than fiction, and some of the most iconic characters prove it. These 15 real-life inspirations made their way onto our screens with a little extra drama, flair, and imagination.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 18

Nick Frost faces backlash over casting in Harry Potter TV series

Nick Frost has disabled comments on his Instagram post about his role in the 'Harry Potter' TV series after the J.K. Rowling fallout. The 53-year-old actor will star as Rubeus Hagrid - who was played by the late great Robbie Coltrane - in the big-budget small-screen adaptation of the blockbuster wizarding franchise.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / April 16

All Harry Potter Movies Ranked From Best to Worst

Everyone knows, has seen, or at least heard of the Harry Potter movies. They stem from the iconic and award-winning fantasy novels by J.K. Rowling. Each book was adapted into a film, though the last novel received two pieces.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / April 2

Report: Harry Potter Big HBO Series Has Found Its Hagrid

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is one of the most beloved franchises in history. Starting with the books written by J.K. Rowling, it expanded into movies and video games.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 25

Former Doctor Who star David Tennant takes subtle swipe at Harry Potter author JK Rowling over X jibe

David Tennant has taken a subtle swipe at JK Rowling. The 53-year-old former 'Doctor Who' star - who played Barty Crouch Jr. in 2005's 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' - has joked that the author "doesn’t love [him]" after she mocked David on social media due to him being a committed ally to the LGBTQ+ community.

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Taylor Swift and 19 other surprising celebrity bookworms

Even high-profile celebrities and elite athletes love to curl up with a good book.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / January 22

Ed Sheeran Denies Attending J.K. Rowling’s New Year’s Eve Party

"This sort of reporting is [divisive] and damaging," the Grammy winner said on Instagram

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 10

J.K. Rowling reveals she has turned down a Damehood

J.K. Rowling has turned down a Damehood. The 59-year-old author is one of the best-selling writers of all time thanks to her magical 'Harry Potter' series and was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2001 for her services to children's literature but does not want the honour to go any higher than that.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / December 4

How ‘Harry Potter’ Movies Failed Ginny Weasley

‘Harry Potter‘ movies transformed J.K. Rowling’s magic-filled realm from page to screen, but things didn’t go well for everyone. Take Ginny Weasley for example.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / December 2

How Did Severus Snape Deceive Voldemort In ‘Harry Potter’?

The ending of the final installment of the ‘Harry Potter‘ series, ‘Deathly Hallows Part 2‘, brought in the biggest plot twist in the entire series as J.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / November 18

7 Reasons Why ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Failed

When ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ was announced, it seemed like an exciting opportunity to delve deeper into the wizarding world by J.K. Rowling.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / November 15

'Just Don’t Be As Good As Us': Fred And George Actors From ‘Harry Potter’ Have A Witty Warning For TV Reboot

The ‘Harry Potter‘ franchise has been a defining part of popular culture for over two decades. They have captivated audiences of all ages through J.K. Rowling’s beloved books and their successful film adaptations.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / November 12

JK Rowling Has Been ‘Fairly Involved’ in HBO’s Harry Potter Series, but It ‘Hasn’t Affected’ the Casting or Staff

HBO CEO Casey Bloys gave an update on the Potter series and how they plan to approach filming for the kid actors.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / November 8

Joyce Carol Oates Beefing With J.K. Rowling Is the Only Thing Bringing Me a Shred of Joy

After the second election of Donald Trump, this righteous pettiness is just what we need

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / November 5

10 ‘Harry Potter’ Book Elements Removed By Movies That Fans Want To See In The Reboot

While the ‘Harry Potter‘ films did manage to capture a lot of the magic from J.K. Rowling‘s beloved books, many memorable scenes, subplots, and characters didn’t make it to the big screen.

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20 of pop culture’s most powerful wizards

Magical characters have always made television and film special, so we compiled a list featuring 20 of our favorites. Check them out below.

Entertainment News / FirstCuriosity / September 19

J.K. Rowling Hints At A 'Futuristic' Novel As Her Next Big Project

J.K. Rowling, the literary genius behind ‘Harry Potter,’ has once again teased her fans with exciting news about a brand-new project. She took readers on magical journeys through Hogwarts and dark crime thrillers with her ‘Cormoran Strike‘ series, written under her Robert Galbraith pseudonym.

Entertainment News / Sports World News / August 16

Boxer Imane Khelif Jabs Elon Musk, JK Rowling With Possible 5-Year-Prison and Up to £214,000 Fines

In an unexpected twist of fate, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and the famous "Harry Potter" author JK Rowling are looking at serving jail terms and heavy fines for allegations of cyberbullying and harassment.

Entertainment News / Murphy's Multiverse / August 8

The Power 15 List: Which Franchises Have the Most Juice With Fans Right Now?

On the heels of winning San Diego Comic-Con with the Avengers news that shook the fandom, and with a film at the box office in Deadpool and Wolverine which is breaking records, the MCU is riding high.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / February 23, 2024

Everything We Know About Max’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series

Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service, has ordered a new scripted Harry Potter series. It is described as “a faithful adaptation” of J.K. Rowling’s beloved book series.

Entertainment News / Murphy's Multiverse / February 23, 2024

Max Sets Date for ‘Harry Potter’ Streaming Series Debut

As part of the rollout of their new and improved streaming service, Max, in April 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed the rumored development of a streaming series based on J.K.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / January 18, 2022

Rupert Grint comments on his relationship with J.K. Rowling: 'It's a tricky one'

Rupert Grint will forever be recognized and loved as Ron Weasley from the iconic, world-beating Harry Potter film franchise, and that would not have been possible for him had J.K. Rowling never written her Harry Potter novel series.

Emma Watson reveals 'most emotional moment' from 'Harry Potter' reunion

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Entertainment News / Yardbarker / December 30, 2021

J.K. Rowling not in 'Return to Hogwarts' reunion for this reported reason

Harry Potter has become synonymous with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, but the iconic and record-breaking film franchise couldn't have existed without J.K. Rowling.

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