Robbie Coltrane: Last News

Another actor is reportedly very close to closing a deal for the Harry Potter TV series!

Billy Joel will premiere on HBO this summer.Titled Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the new doc is directed by Susan Lacy – who created PBS’ American Masters series and has previously helmed HBO docs such as docs Jane Fonda in Five Acts, and Spielberg – and Jessica Levin, who produced those projects as well as The Janes.Per the longline, the upcoming doc will examine the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. It includes access to never-before-seen performances, home movies, and personal photographs, along with one-on-one interviews.Lacy said of the project (via Deadline): “For those who think they know Joel’s story, as well as those who are not as familiar, I believe this two-part film is both a revelation and a surprise.

Nick Frost is in talks to play Hagrid in the forthcoming Harry Potter series, according to reports.The TV series, based on the popular novels, is believed to begin filming this year. John Lithgow has confirmed he is playing Professor Dumbledore while Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu are also reported to play Professor Minerva McGonagall and Professor Severus Snape, respectively.Deadline reported that the British actor, famous for his work with Simon Pegg in The Cornetto Trilogy, is “nearing a deal” to play Rubeus Hagrid, a half-giant who is the gamekeeper and groundskeeper at wizarding school Hogwarts.

EXCLUSIVE: BAFTA and Sundance-nominated Tina Gharavi has optioned Icelandic bestseller ‘Refurinn’ and is adapting it as crime thriller that will be a UK-Iceland co-production. Gharavi helmed Jada Pinkett Smith’s four-part Netflix docudrama African Queens: Cleopatra and is currently directing Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day. She will be showrunner on the series, has penned a pilot, and plans to produce and direct.

BBC radio news presenter Nick Robinson isn’t the first, just the latest broadcaster to have to apologise after getting one partcular UK senior politician’s name wrong, and very rude, live on air. 

Miriam Margolyes has said she was sent a bouquet of flowers by a BBC producer in the wake of the furore over her sweary comments about then chancellor Jeremy Hunt live on radio.

Actor Samantha Morton is set for special recognition at the Baftas on Sunday (February 18) as the Academy has awarded her a Fellowship. Samantha, who is widely regarded as one of the standout actors of her generation, said “As a proud BAFTA member I am honoured, profoundly humbled and grateful to BAFTA for giving me this award".

Call the Midwife fans will recognise actress Annabelle Apsion as the lovable shop owner, Violet Buckle, but she's also appeared in a string of other TV shows. Annabelle joined the BBC drama during season four when Fred Buckle (Cliff Parisi) visited her haberdashery which saw the pair quickly fall in love, reports MyLondon.They started a life together in Poplar, East London and Violet won the local council elections to represent Poplar North - she's also become a mum to Reggie Jackson (Daniel Laurie).

Much-loved actor Robbie Coltrane - best known for his role as Hagrid in Harry Potter - left behind a huge estate valued at almost £5 million after he died of sepsis.

The Waverley paddle steamer will set sail to mark the TS Queen Mary’s 90th anniversary year and 10 lucky Sunday Mail readers can go to the event.

BAFTA Awards were left disappointed following the omission of Robbie Coltrane from the in-memoriam segment.The television award ceremony took place at London’s Royal Festival Hall yesterday (May 14), and featured a moving In Memory Of… section — designed to honour actors that have passed away over the past year, along with late creatives who played integral roles behind the scenes.This year’s package included obituaries for Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman and Dame Edna Everage star Barry Humphries, who both passed away in April, as well as comedian and television presenter Paul O’Grady, who died the month prior.Other late television stars that were acknowledged on the night included Emmerdale star Dale Meeks, Hi-Di-Hi! actress Ruth Madoc and Doctor Who actor Bernard Cribbins.Some viewers, however, were left disappointed at the tribute section at the awards ceremony — namely due to the absence of Robbie Coltrane. The actor, who was renowned for his role as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, died last October following multiple organ failure.Yet, despite appearances in other films, such as Brave and GoldenEye, and a leading role in the 2016 television series, National Treasure, the Scottish actor was left out of the section — leading to some backlash from fans on social media.“Robbie Coltrane won three BAFTAs concurrently for his TV work, setting a record yet to be broken.

Robbie Coltrane was absent from their memoriam package. Bafta’s In Memory Of… segment honours actors we’ve lost over the past year, as well as creatives who worked behind the scenes. This year, former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman, comedian Paul O’Grady, and Dame Edna Everage star Barry Humphries got a mention.

“Harry Potter” may be on its way to becoming an HBO Max television series.

“Star Wars” and “Harry Potter” actor Paul Grant has passed away at age 56.

John Travolta got emotional as he paid a sweet tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John while introducing the In Memoriam segment at the 2023 Oscars on Sunday.

Lenny Kravitz performed his song ‘Calling All Angels’ on piano for the 2023 Oscars In Memoriam tribute segment last night (March 12).The musician sang and played piano as the slideshow played out honouring those in the film industry who have died in the past year.‘Calling All Angels’ is taken from Kravitz’s 2004 album ‘Baptism’. Watch below.This year’s tribute honoured the late Olivia Newton-John, Vangelis, Jean-Luc Godard, James Caan, Ray Liotta, and Angelo Badalamenti.

John Travolta fought back tears as he paid tribute to stars we've recently lost at the 95th Academy Awards. The actor, 69, was tasked with introducing the In Memoriam section, which paid tribute to stars who have sadly passed away including his Grease co-star and dear friend, Olivia Newton-John.The Australian actress and singer, best known for her role as Sandy in Grease and her hit single Physical, died in August 2022 after a 30 year battle with cancer, at the age of 73. Introducing the late celebrities being celebrated, John said: “Each of them left an indelible mark that shared and informed us." In a sweet nod to Olivia, he said: They’ve touched our hearts, they’ve made us smile, and became dear friends, who we will always remain hopefully devoted to.” Lenny Kravitz then performed a rousing rendition of his 2004 track Calling All Angels as names were shown on a screen.

Dame Emma Thompson became "seriously ill" each time she attended the Academy Awards. The 63-year-old actress found the "pressure and glare" of the Oscars "too much" to deal with, admitting she developed a "sort of allergy" to such occasions. She said: "Both times I had to do the Oscars I got seriously ill.

Organisers behind this year’s BAFTAs have addressed criticism over the absence of late actor Bernard Cribbins in its ‘in memoriam’ tribute section.

Rupert Grint has spoken candidly about the death of Robbie Coltrane and explained his reasons for not attending the funeral.

A 35-year-old man has been charged after an alleged attack on Arsenal goalkeeper, Aaron Ramsdale.