You can imagine the boardroom meeting back in 2019, when Universal Orlando announced the opening of a new theme park. “What are we going to call it? I mean, it’s going to be epic….” And so, it is. Delayed by the pandemic, the 110 acres of Epic Universe (or 20,423 steps, I counted), offers a … Read more
J.K. Rowling is not backing down from her opinions on the trans community. Last week, several “Harry Potter” actors including Eddie Redmayne, Paapa Essiedu and Katie Leung signed a pro-trans open letter after the UK Supreme Court ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” refer strictly to a biological woman and biological sex. Rowling, 59, … Read more
Expelliarmus. The head of HBO has insisted that the new “Harry Potter” series will not be “secretly infused” with author J. K. Rowling’s controversial anti-transgender views. Casey Bloys, who serves as CEO of the network giant, discussed the upcoming show, Rowling, and her divisive rhetoric during an episode of Matthew Belloni’s “The Town” podcast. HBO … Read more
Several “Harry Potter” actors have signed an open letter pledging to stand in “solidarity” with the transgender community – even despite author J.K. Rowling’s outspoken and “anti-woke” stance against those individuals. The pledge, which has been signed by Eddie Redmayne, Paapa Essiedu and Katie Leung, comes after the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom ruled … Read more
Rupert Grint and his longtime partner, actress Georgia Groome, have secretly welcomed their second child together. The “Harry Potter” star, who played the loveable Ron Weasley in the film franchise, shared the delightful news on social media on Monday “Secret Child Slightly Revealed,” Grint, 36, captioned a photo of their new baby, whose face partially appears in … Read more
John Lithgow isn’t being intimidated by “Harry Potter” fans. The actor, 79, did an interview with The Times of London published Sunday where he addressed the backlash he’s gotten for joining HBO’s “Harry Potter” TV series because of J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans controversies. Lithgow said he “absolutely” didn’t expect to get so much hate from the … Read more
Actor Simon Fisher-Becker, best known for his roles in “Harry Potter” and “Doctor Who,” has died at age 63. Fisher-Becker’s death was confirmed by his manager, Kim Barry of Jaffrey Management, as well as his husband, Tony. “Today I lost not only a client in Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years … Read more
LONDON (AP) — Former “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound ($2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities. Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the magical film franchise, was ordered to pay the money in 2019 after H.M. Revenue and Customs, the U.K. tax agency, investigated … Read more
Mischief managed. James and Oliver Phelps, who starred in the “Harry Potter” movies as the iconic troublemaking twins, Fred and George Weasley, host a new Food Network show called “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking.” “Baking shows are always on in both our households,” Oliver told The Post. James agreed. “My wife loves them. When we … Read more
“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is playing a part in the making of the upcoming HBO series based on the fantasy books — despite her history of anti-transgender rhetoric. HBO CEO Casey Bloys confirmed at a press event Tuesday that while Rowling, 59, is an executive producer on the show, her controversies have not affected … Read more
Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Michael Gambon will forever be linked by more than just their work on the “Harry Potter” movies. Perhaps best known in recent years for their portrayals of Professor Minerva McGonagall and Headmaster Albus Dumbledore at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Smith and Gambon appeared in six of the eight … Read more
The Boy who Lived speaks out. Daniel Radcliffe has paid tribute to his “Harry Potter” co-star Maggie Smith, who died at 89 on Friday. In a statement to The Post, Radcliffe, 35, said, “The first time I met Maggie Smith I was 9 years old and we were reading through scenes for ‘David Copperfield,’ which … Read more
Farewell to a legend. Dame Maggie Smith, best known for “Harry Potter” and “Downton Abbey,” died at 89 on Friday. Her sons, actors Toby Stephens, 55, and Chris Larkin, 57, announced the news that same day. “She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. An intensely private person, she was with … Read more
Miriam Margolyes, known for playing Professor Pomona Sprout in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, recently gave an update on her battle with a spinal condition. The 83-year-old actress discussed her health struggles with Closer magazine, revealing that her mobility has been compromised as her condition progresses. “I can’t walk very well, and I’m registered disabled,” Margolyes … Read more
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Here’s your chance to take hero worship to the next level. Iconic props and costumes from the likes of “Harry Potter,” “Batman,” “Spider-Man” and “Captain America” are among the bevy of items up for bid Sunday on the final day of San Diego Comic-Con. An original USO shield used by Chris Evans in Marvel’s 2011 “Captain … Read more
Ten points to Gryffindor. On Wednesday, HBO announced that the planned “Harry Potter” TV series had found its showrunner and executive producers: “Succession” alums Francesca Gardiner (who will write and executive produce) and Mark Mylod (also a “Game of Thrones,” alum, who will executive produce and direct several episodes). Author J.K. Rowling, 58, took to X (formerly … Read more
He’s not ready to hop back on his Firebolt. Daniel Radcliffe, 34, has broken his silence about the forthcoming “Harry Potter” TV series. “I don’t think so,” he told E! News about whether he’ll appear in it. “I think they very wisely want to [have] a clean break. And I don’t know if it would … Read more
The wife of “Harry Potter” and “Star Wars” actor Warwick Davis, Samantha, has died at age 53. Warwick announced the tragic news in a statement to the BBC, revealing that his wife, whom he referred to as his “favorite person,” had died on March 24. He did not disclose the cause of death. “Her passing … Read more
He was being Riddikulus. Daniel Radcliffe revealed Thursday that he once believed that Alan Rickman, who played the sinister potions master Severus Snape in the “Harry Potter” franchise, actually hated him. “I was so intimidated by Alan Rickman. How can you not be by that voice?” Radcliffe, 34, declared during an appearance on the “Happy, … Read more