Harry Potter: Last News

Miriam Margolyes caused a stir among Harry Potter fans after she harshly criticised adult fans, suggesting they should have "moved on" after reaching puberty and that "it's time to forget about it and go on to other things." The actress - who became a Vogue cover star last year, aged 82 - faced backlash from fans who she then told to "get over it" - but now even her former co-stars are joining the conversation. Jessie Cave, known for her role as Ron's love interest Lavender Brown in the franchise, has branded Miriam's comments as "terrible".The 36 year old star, who recently attended a Harry Potter convention in Paris alongside fellow cast members including Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), expressed her disappointment: "I think it's terrible. I really don't like that she said that.

Avalanche Software is hiring more staff, seemingly confirming the rumoured sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is in development.Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action role-playing game set in the wizarding world of Harry Potter. According to a series of new job listings, developer Avalanche Software is hiring a senior producer to work on a new “open world, action RPG”.“Join the team behind the blockbuster open world, action RPG Hogwarts Legacy as we create what’s next,” continued the post.Another advert for a producer says the ideal candidate will have “experience developing open world RPG games or action/magical combat games,” pointing to a potential sequel to Hogwarts Legacy.Released in 2023, Hogwarts Legacy went on to be one of the best-selling games of the year, breaking an unbeaten 14 year run in North America that previously saw either Call Of Duty or Rockstar Games titles top the US video game chart.Unsurprisingly, in early 2024 Warner Bros. interactive president David Haddad confirmed that a “series of other things” were also in the pipeline alongside the previously confirmed Quidditch game.

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 told the outlet. “I use all kinds of assistance.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Hoping to conjure a magical lift in attendance, Universal Resort Orlando announced new details for “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic” attraction, slated to open in 2025. The new Harry Potter world will blend the environs of “wizarding Paris” and the British Ministry of Magic.

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on Broadway, playing at the Lyric Theatre right now.At the time of publication, the lowest price available for Harry’s July 31 bday show was $92 before fees on Vivid Seats.However, if you’re looking for the best deal possible, you may want to wait — seats going for just $67 before fees on Vivid Seats are available later this year.Still have a few questions before checking out?We’ve got you covered.For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.Wizards and muggles alike can return to Hogwarts eight times a week.“The Cursed Child” runs Tuesday through Sunday with 1 p.m. matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Lyric Theatre.

according to Julien’s Auction’s, who is co-hosting the sale. “The weight and quality of this shield indicates it was likely utilized for scenes that required a soft and flexible stunt prop,” the lot description reads.For those looking to save Gotham City, an original unused cowl developed for Christian Bale for Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” (2008) is also up for bid.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Dragons, Jedis, Marvel and DC superheroes, Harry Potter, Disney princesses — and more from Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery — are now available to stream for a reduced monthly price. Starting Thursday, July 25, the new Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming bundle goes on sale in the U.S.

Furniture restorer Will Kirk is a beloved member of the skilled team on BBC's The Repair Shop, and has brought clients - and viewers - to tears when he works his magic to transform precious family antiques. He joined the show in 2017, and has worked on all nine series, including the special episode of The Repair Shop that featured a visit from King Charles and won a BAFTA. Here, he shares his game-changing hack for making your ageing furniture look brand new...

Emma Watson after turning up at Oxford University and demanding to see her.The Harry Potter actor is studying at the institution for a masters degree in creative writing, after stepping back from public life and film acting in recent years.Last month (June 26), Chad Michael Busto, 44, was arrested after he was reported by locals for asking a series of questions about Watson, and was held on suspicion of stalking, before being released under investigation.Busto, an American citizen, told The Sun that he came to the UK with just £800 and a sleeping bag and had been sleeping in a church, hoping to visit the University of Oxford’s English department, so that he could “connect” with Watson.“They are illegally detaining me and I have no idea when I’ll be allowed to leave,” he claimed. “Police have my possessions.

Gravity and Roma director Alfonso Cuarón is to receive the 2024 Locarno Film Festival‘s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Are you able to answer these Harry Potter quiz questions posed by The Chase's Darragh Ennis? Fans of ITV quiz show The Chase are well-acquainted with the mental agility required to take on The Menace, one of six formidable Chasers. Darragh debuted on the show in 2020 after winning over presenter Bradley Walsh over with his stellar performance as a contestant. Beyond the showbiz lights, Darragh works as a neuroscientist and entomologist.

Billy Bragg, who had shared a screenshot of a BBC article reporting Tennant’s recent comments about Kemi Badenoch, the British Minister for Women and Equalities.In May, Badenoch proposed the mandatory implementation of single-sex toilets in public spaces across Britain, claiming it contributes to “ending the rise of so-called gender-neutral mixed sex toilet spaces”, as reported by BBC. The proposal has since been heavily criticised by transgender rights groups, who argue that gender-neutral toilet spaces help protect trans people from discrimination.The night before (June 25), Tennant was present at the British LGBT Awards to accept the LGBT+ Celebrity Ally award.

J.K. Rowling is set to be involved with the forthcoming Harry Potter television series, and some fans are not happy about it.The author of the best-selling fantasy series has received criticism in recent years for being outspoken in her controversial views about the transgender community.As a result, many Harry Potter fans have claimed that they won’t be supporting her future projects, including the upcoming television adaptation of the series, with many tweeting about boycotting the author altogether.Yesterday (June 26) it was announced that the series would have Succession duo Francesca Gardiner as its writer and showrunner, and Mark Mylod as director on multiple episodes.Rowling wrote on X about the announcement: “I’m truly thrilled to announce our director and writer, both of whom I interviewed as part of the production team.”She continued: “Both have a genuine passion for #HarryPotter, and having read Francesca’s pilot script and heard Mark’s vision, I’m certain the TV show will more than live up to expectations.”Users have taken to the comments to show their disapproval of Rowling’s involvement in the series.

“Game of Thrones,” alum, who will executive produce and direct several episodes). Author J.K.

Harry Potter books will see Succession duo Mark Mylod and Francesca Gardiner at the helm as director and writer.News of the upcoming TV version of J.K. Rowling’s book series was first confirmed by HBO Max last April, with each of the seven books reportedly getting its own season.Although details of the cast are still unconfirmed, HBO recently named Gardiner, whose credits include Killing Eve, His Dark Materials and Succession, as showrunner and executive producer.Mylod, who also worked on Succession as well as Game of Thrones and The Last of Us, will act as executive producer and director of multiple episodes in the series.The series, which is currently in development, is said to be a “faithful” adaptation of Rowling’s books, complete with a new cast.I'm truly thrilled to announce our director and writer, both of whom I interviewed as part of the production team.

It’s been a little more than two years since we learned that Warner Bros. would be rebooting the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise as a TV series.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “Succession” alums Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod are here for “Harry Potter.” Gardiner has been tapped to serve as showrunner and executive producer of HBO’s upcoming new untitled series based on the “Harry Potter” books, while Mylod is on board to direct multiple episodes, as well as executive produce. The news was announced Wednesday by HBO and Warner Bros. TV, which are behind the HBO Original series.

Don’t expect many big-budget original scripted series heading to Max.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large To paraphrase a long-running network slogan, “It’s Not Max. It’s HBO.” HBO and Max content CEO Casey Bloys is changing the delineation between what an “HBO show” and a “Max show” is, moving most of Max’s upcoming big-budget, tentpole Warner Bros. IP projects to under the HBO umbrella.

Listen up, film fans. If you want to put your movie trivia and music knowledge to the test, now's your chance.The Chase star Darragh Ennis is challenging you to identify the popular film soundtracks. It's trickier than it may seem – as music can get forgotten or blend into the background when you're distracted by all the action taking place on screen.

Lexi Carson The boy who lived has won his first Tony Award. At the 77th annual Tony Awards, Daniel Radcliffe won the award for best performance by a featured actor in a musical for “Merrily We Roll Along,” in which he plays Charley Kringas, the lyricist and best friend of Franklin Shepard (played by Jonathan Groff). This was also Radcliffe’s first nomination.