Harry Potter star Jason Issacs supports JK Rowling amid transphobic backlash

The ninth annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards are being applied Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton, and Deadline is updating the winners list live.

upcoming movie, “The Batman.” Broadcaster Brian Anderson appeared to be calling a regular transition to a commercial break when the video board outside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland advertising the All-Star Game began showing an assortment of clips before eventually changing to green text saying “unmask the truth.” A digital version of the Caped Crusader showed up on the roof with the Bat-Signal in the ominous red sky behind him. In disbelief, Anderson gave play-by-play of the scene.“You guys getting this in the truck? Something’s happening outside.” Anderson said during the promo.

Paul Dano is opening up about his transformation into the Riddler for The Batman.

The man who played Lyle in the Jared Hess film Napoleon Dynamite died Friday at the age of 92. According to Dale Critchlow’s family, the man passed away at the MorningStar Senior Living facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He leaves behind four children

Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+ and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch this weekend. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to hours scrolling aimlessly, hoping to land on that perfect piece of content.  Scroll no more! To help you out, we've rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this weekend — including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites and titles you may have missed the (well-deserved) hype on originally that are worth circling back for. From a new HBO period piece from the creator of, to the long-awaited follow-up series to a beloved sitcom, , we’ve got your content covered this week. For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guide for everything new on Prime Video and Hulu this month.Starring fan favorites and newcomers alike including Hilary Duff, Lily James, Carrie Coon, Sebastian Stan, Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman, Tiffany Haddish, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kathryn Hahn, Jim Gaffigan, Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Ben Affleck, Lily Collins, Sarah Jessica Parker and more, here are the best TV shows and movies to stream this week:Marking the 40th anniversary of the pop star’s first album,, a documentary revealing an intimate look into the musician’s life, premieres on Friday, Jan.

Taking a stand. J.K. Rowling‘s controversial transphobic remarks have left both Harry Potter‘s fans and cast members feeling conflicted.

Jamie Lang “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” and “Four Weddings and a Funeral” director Mike Newell and actor Jason Wong (“The Gentlemen,” “Dungeons & Dragons”) are launching the Kingston International Film Festival (KIFF) to support independent film makers in a post-pandemic world. Taking place June 24-26, the festival is a 50:50 partnership between Blue Elephant Films and Rose Theatre which aims to address a decline in the independent film industry by establishing a new platform for emerging talent and creating opportunities which will link new filmmakers and industry experts.

James Snyder, the star of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," has been fired from the hit Broadway play in the wake of a cast member complaint about the actor’s conduct. The producers of the stage show said they launched an independent, third-party investigation after they received a complaint about Snyder on Nov. 19, 2021.  James Snyder's contract has been terminated.

Actor James Snyder, who portrayed the lead role in Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has been fired from the production after a misconduct claim was leveled against him.

Jason Isaacs, best known for his role as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, addressed the controversy swirling around J.K. Rowling in an interview published today by The Telegraph regarding the author’s statements on the transgender community.

James Snyder, who has played the title character of Broadway’s recently retooled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child since the show returned from the pandemic shutdown, has been fired by producers following a complaint by co-star Diane Davis about Snyder’s conduct.

James Snyder will not be appearing in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway anymore.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaJames Snyder, the star of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” has been fired from the hit Broadway play in the wake of a cast member complaint about the actor’s conduct.The producers of the stage show said they launched a third-party independent investigation after they received a complaint about Snyder on Nov. 19, 2021.

Harry Potter star Emma Watson is to re-shoot her last ever scene with Daniel Radcliffe - and she may need a wig to do it.

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint gave fans a rare glimpse of his baby Wednesday on Instagram.The 33 year old took an adorable snap of his baby daughter while she was sat in a directors chair. In his first post for a year, the actor also thanked fans for the support following the Harry Potter 20 year reunion show. He wrote: "Hello! Turns out I suck at Instagram.

Rupert Grint is one happy dad!

Rupert Grint is one happy dad!The 33-year-old actor took to Instagram on Friday to share a rare photo of his 1-year-old daughter, Wednesday. He posted the sweet snap while reflecting on the recent reunion and celebrating the season 3 premiere of his show, In the pic, Wednesday is seen sitting in a tiny blue director's chair with her strawberry blonde hair in a mini pigtail with a pink bow.«Hello! Turns out I suck at Instagram. But Happy New Year anyway! Thank you all for watching The HP Reunion.

"So for all that she has said some very controversial things," he said."I was not going to be jumping to stab her in the front – or back – without a conversation with her, which I've not managed to have yet.""She has her opinions, I have mine.They differ in many different areas."Jason went on to shed light on the wonderful philanthropic work the Yate native has done since her rise to fame.The latter is said to have invested a hefty amount from her £820 million fortune to back a string of charities helping vulnerable children in need with her charity Lumos."But one of the things that people should know about her too – not as a counter-argument – is that she has poured an enormous amount of her fortune into making the world a much better place," Jason added."For hundreds of thousands of vulnerable children, through her charity Lumos."And that is unequivocally good."At the height of her controversy over the summer of 2020, JK issued a statement, which said: "At the same time, my life has been shaped by being female."I do not believe it's hateful to say so."Just last month, it was suggested that JK's comments about the trans community were to blame for her absence in HBO's Harry Potter Return To Hogwarts special which aired on New Year's Day.As the cast and crew celebrated the 20th anniversary of the first blockbuster flick, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, JK was noticeably absent from the festive occasion.Instead, the mother-of-three was "sparingly" featured in archival footage she had previously taped in 2019 while Emma, Daniel and Rupert Grint took a trip down memory lane with other former co-stars to relive their 10-year stint at playing their iconic characters.It was later claimed that JK was the one who opted

Rupert Grint has revealed he would return to his role of Harry Potter's Ron Weasley for a big screen adaptation of spin off play The Cursed Child.The 33 year old, who recently had a reunion with cast mates for The Return to Hogwarts, appeared on Good Morning Britain to discuss TV show Servant when he was asked about a possible reprisal of JK Rowling's Ron. Richard Arnold, 52, brought the topic up on 20 January as he said: "Of course we couldn't let him go without finding out if he sees a future back in the bosom of the Weasley family with the potential big screen adaptation of spin off play The Cursed Child.

There aren’t many musicians who can say they’ve had a successful career spanning decades, but Weird Al Yankovic is one of those people. So, while we get a slew of rock biopics about music legends, you knew it was only a matter of time before Hollywood turned its gaze to the life of Weird Al.

Zack Sharf Rupert Grint recently told London’s The Times that he likens his relationship to “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling to that of an “auntie,” saying, “I don’t necessarily agree with everything my auntie says, but she’s still my auntie.