Harry Potter And: Last News

Harry Potter actor Simon Fisher-Becker has passed away at the age of 63, it has been confirmed.The actor played the role of The Fat Friar, one of the Hogwarts ghosts, in Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone in 2001, and was also known for appearing in TV series Doctor Who as Dorium Maldovar.The sad news of his death confirmed by his husband Tony, who wrote on the star’s Facebook page on Sunday (March 9): “Hello everyone. This is Tony, Simon’s husband. I have some very sad news.

Harry Potter being adapted by HBO for a new TV show.The US filmmaker directed the first two instalments of the original movie series, 2001’s Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone and 2002’s ...Chamber Of Secrets. He then served as a producer for 2004’s Prisoner Of Azkaban.During a new interview with People, Columbus gave his verdict on the plans to bring the wizarding world to the small screen.“I think it’s a spectacular idea, because there’s a certain restriction when you’re making a film,” he explained. “Our film was two hours and 40 minutes, and the second one was almost as long.”Columbus, who also directed Mrs. Doubtfire and the first two Home Alone films, continued: “The fact that they have the leisure of [multiple] episodes for each book, I think that’s fantastic.

Harry Potter TV series.Richard Harris played the character in 2001’s Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone movie and he reprised the role in Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets the following year.But he died in October 2002 and Michael Gambon took over the role for the rest of the film franchise.When asked about playing Dumbledore in the forthcoming series, Jared Harris said: “No thank you. Also, I mean, why do it? I don’t understand.

Harry Potter actor Rob Knox will be unveiled in southeast London this weekend.Knox was an English actor, who had roles in television shows including The Bill and After You’ve Gone.His breakthrough acting role was in Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, the sixth instalment in the mega franchise based on the novel series by J.K. Rowling.

Crazy Rich Asians and Harry Potter are among the film highlights on New Year’s Day.After wishing 2023 a boozy farewell, the TV schedules are loaded with films to help ease you into the new year.Highlights include Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, which is set to receive a sequel starring Paul Mescal later this year. For something lighter, there’s Crazy Rich Asians on BBC Three and Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone on ITV2.Elsewhere, Liam Neeson action flick The Commuter is on Sky Showcase, while the 2020 remake of The Witches starring Anne Hathaway is on BBC One.See all the films airing on New Year’s Day below.If you want new films, streaming services have added a bunch in recent weeks.

Michael Gambon, the Irish-born actor knighted for his storied career on the stage and screen and who gained admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died. He was 82.

The Lord Of The Rings trilogy has been voted the best film music by the UK public.Howard Shore’s soundtrack took the number one spot on a list of the top 100 film scores compiled by Classic FM, which received over 10,000 votes. The winner was revealed on Monday (August 28) on the radio station by presenter Jonathan Ross.Speaking about the win, Shore said: “Many thanks to all the Classic FM listeners.

Harry Potter films has expressed his annoyance at the “constant” stream of fans who turn up on his doorstep.The house in Bracknell, Berkshire, was used as the Dursley’s family home at 4 Privet Drive in Surrey for the first film, Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. For the later films, the street was recreated on a film stage due to logistical issues, which is now featured as part of the Warner Bros. Studio tour in London.Speaking to The Sun, the current owners of the house in Bracknell said they face a “constant” stream of fans who knock on the door.“We’ve had people in floods of tears,” the anonymous owner said.

Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi actor Paul Grant has died, aged 56, after collapsing outside London’s King’s Cross train station.The actor was found by police at the station on Thursday (16 March). He was then rushed to hospital where he was pronounced braindead.On Sunday (March 19), his family announced that they had made the decision to turn off his life support machine.The actor’s daughter Sophie Jayne Grant said she is “devastated”, describing her father as “a legend in so many ways”.In a statement to the The Sun, she said: “He always brought a smile and laughter to everyone’s face.

The new Harry Potter coin collection being released by the Royal Mint will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.

A first edition hardback copy of Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone is expected to fetch up to £150,000 when it goes under the hammer in November.

Harry Potter 20th anniversary reunion special Return To Hogwarts, and wasn’t blocked from taking part.Return To Hogwarts saw Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger, and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) reunite with other cast members to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first film in the series based on Rowling’s books, Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.Upon the show’s airing in January, many critics noted the absence of Rowling, who only appears in archive video clips. There was then speculation that the writer was shut out of the programme after her previous comments about the trans community resulted in a backlash.Speaking to Graham Norton on his Virgin Radio UK show this week, Rowling revealed that she was in fact asked to take part in the show, but decided not to.She said: “I was asked to be on that and I decided I didn’t want to do it,.

Tracey Nicol-Lewis holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Harry Potter memorabilia.The 48 year old who lives in Pentwyn, Wales, with her husband Martin explains how her collection started and then grew... "My back aches as I cradle my baby bump and ease onto the sofa, a copy of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling flopping onto the cushion beside me. It’s 2002 and I’m weeks away from giving birth to my little boy Brendan.

Tamsin Greig paid tribute to her late Friday Night Dinner co-star Paul Ritter.

UK stage and screen actor Paul Ritter, best known for long-running Channel4 comedy series Friday Night Dinner, has died of a brain tumour aged 54, his agent has announced.

Paul Ritter has died last night at the age of 54.

A wand used by Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter is among the showbiz-related items going up for auction in California next month. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first film in the series, the wand - which was used in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire in 2005 - is expected to fetch up to $10,000 (£7,100).

It’s a Malfoy family reunion!

A miniature Harry Potter book handwritten by JK Rowling is set to be auctioned with a guide price of between £100,000 and £150,000.

By Nancy Tartaglione