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death has triggered an outpour of tributes from his colleagues in Hollywood. The actor, who died at 72 on Friday, became a household name for his portrayal as Rubeus Hagrid in all eight films. Following the news of his death, he is being remembered for his kindness and incredible talent.In a statement to ET, Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, paid homage to Coltrane with touching tribute, counting himself «incredibly lucky» to have gotten to not only meet the Scottish actor but also worked with him.«Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set.

is coming to TV. On Wednesday, Max, formerly known as HBO Max, announced that it's ordered a scripted series based off of J.K.

death has triggered an outpour of tributes from his colleagues in Hollywood. The actor, who died at 72 on Friday, became a household name for his portrayal as Rubeus Hagrid in all eight films. Following the news of his death, he is being remembered for his kindness and incredible talent.In a statement to ET, Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, paid homage to Coltrane with touching tribute, counting himself «incredibly lucky» to have gotten to not only meet the Scottish actor but also worked with him.«Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set.

J.K. Rowling says she made the decision not to participate in the HBO Max reunion special, Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, which aired on New Year's Day. The 57-year-old author opened up about the decision over the weekend in an interview for with Graham Norton. «I wasn't actually [excluded],» Rowling told Norton, who assumed she had not been asked to join the special.

author J.K. Rowling, after her tweets in support of author Salman Rushdie. On Friday, following the news that Rushdie was stabbed in the neck during an event in New York City, Rowling took to Twitter to wish him well.

J.K. Rowling is calling out the Russian pranksters for their «distasteful hoax» after they tricked her into believing she was on a video call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.In a statement to ET, Rebecca Salt of the author's public relations team confirmed that Rowling fell victim to the prank that produced a 12-minute video where she and the pranksters discussed characters in her books and how best she can support Ukraine's efforts on the ground.«We can confirm that J.K.

Harry Potter film was released in 2011.Just like millions of others, I’d grown up obsessed with the Boy Wizard, completely enthralled in the series that occupied a good decade of our lives. At the time, it almost felt like the stories would never end – until we sobbed in the cinema at the close of Deathly Hallows part two, and realised it would be our final ever glimpse into Hogwarts.

Harry Potter author JK Rowling a ‘transphobic bigot’ after upholding a complaint from a listener.The comment was made on an episode of Today FM programme The Last Word with Matt Cooper, and comes in the wake of Rowling coming under fire for her comments on transgender people.Rowling first faced backlash last year when she commented on a story with the headline: ‘Opinion: Creating a more equal post-Covid-19 world for people who menstruate’.Criticising the phrasing, she tweeted: ‘”People who menstruate”. I’m sure there used to be a word for those people.

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Rupert Grint has revealed what pushed him to speak out against JK Rowling following her controversial comments about trans people last year. Harry Potter author Rowling came under fire last summer when she tweeted a link to an article and made a comment about trans women and menstruation. It sparked backlash from the LGBTQ+ community while famous allies came out in support of them. One of those was Rupert, 32, who released a statement explaining that he stood by his Harry Potter co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson who distanced themselves from Rowling’s remarks. Now, Rupert reveals that it was after sharing a photo of his baby daughter Wednesday that made him realise how powerful social media can be. ‘I did put a picture of her on

Johnny Depp will no longer play a part in the  film franchise. The 57-year-old actor shared the news on Friday via a «short statement» on his social media after a recent loss in court. «I wish to let you know that I have been asked to resign by Warner Bros. from my role as Grindelwald in and I have respected and agreed to that request,» Depp wrote. Warner Bros.

Johnny Depp will no longer play a part in the  film franchise. The 57-year-old actor shared the news on Friday via a «short statement» on his social media after a recent loss in court. «I wish to let you know that I have been asked to resign by Warner Bros. from my role as Grindelwald in and I have respected and agreed to that request,» Depp wrote. Warner Bros.

Harry Potter author has, in recent weeks, come under fire for her comments about trans people, and has been accused of being ‘transphobic’ – although she has insisted she’s not.

Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness has dished out blistering criticism of JK Rowling and those still supporting her in the middle of her latest trans row. The Harry Potter author has sparked outrage over her new book Troubled Blood, written under her pseudonym Robert Galbraith, which features a cross-dressing serial killer who disguises himself to murder women. Rowling had already been the subject of backlash over her recent comments about the trans community, which were deemed transphobic. Reacting to the latest controversy, Jonathan has questioned why some people are supporting the formerly acclaimed author in light of her offensive remarks. ‘I’m wondering why so many people I look up to still follow this transphobic author,’ he

Harry Potter author has faced major backlash following her comments about trans people and, most recently, her new crime novel which features a ‘cross-dressing serial killer’.Many fans, including those in the LGBT community, have become disillusioned with the star, with Potter fan sites stating they ‘reject JK Rowling’s beliefs’.Eric Schiffer, CEO of Damage Management Consultants, told Metro.co.uk: ‘Rowling’s reckless war with the LGBTQ+ community has decimated her brand and credibility with that community and many people who empathise with it.

Harry Potter author, who began publishing her crime novels under the name Robert Galbraith in 2013, has faced claims that she took her pen name from the psychiatrist.

Harry Potter film or a celebration of the wizarding world.But over the past six months, the author has been making headlines for very different reasons.The 55-year-old has been accused of transphobia following multiple comments she has made about transgender people and what she calls the ‘radical trans rights movement’.Back in 2018, she claimed a ‘middle-aged moment’ was to blame for her, apparently accidentally, liking a tweet which called trans women ‘men in dresses’. At the end of 2019, Rowling defended researcher Maya Forstater, who did not have her contract renewed when she tweeted that transgender women can’t change their biological sex; Rowling tweeted: ‘Dress however you please. Call yourself whatever you like.

Harry Potter author JK Rowling and joked her new book would be ‘perfect to burn’ on a fire. In recent months, Rowling has faced criticism for appearing to make anti-trans comments on Twitter and has now sparked further upset by including a cross-dressing serial killer in her new book.

her comments about transgender people and rights, and this week, it emerged that her new book features a cisgender male killer who dresses up as a woman to murder his female victims.The Harry Potter author even handed back a human rights award after having her views criticised, saying there is a ‘conflict between the current radical trans rights movement and the rights of women’.Now, former Everton goalkeeper Southall has criticised the writer, saying: ‘I know people should be allowed to live the lives they want within reason’.The 61-year-old told the Guardian: ‘She above everybody knows what fantasy is. So she must be able to imagine that some people are born in the wrong bodies.

JK Rowling has come under fire in recent months after speaking out on gender issues.The Harry Potter author has been accused of making anti-trans comments on Twitter.Rowling, 55, has received further backlash for her latest Strike novel, which activists argue is ‘transphobic’.But what makes her new book so controversial?Warning: contains spoilers for Troubled Blood.JK Rowling was already in some pretty hot water with trans activists on Twitter, but her new book has landed her in a whole new heap of trouble.Troubled Blood, the latest instalment in the Strike series, features a transvestite man who kills women.The book will be published under Rowling’s pseudonym Robert Galbraith on September 15.

Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane has spoken out in support of JK Rowling after she was accused of making anti-trans comments, stating he didn’t find them offensive. Over the summer, author Rowling sparked outrage when she posted a series of tweets that were deemed transphobic.In response to an article, she implied that only biological women menstruate, in turn offending the transgender community. Addressing the controversy, Robbie – who played Rubeus Hagrid in the blockbuster wizarding franchise – told the Radio Times: ‘I don’t think what she said was offensive really. ‘I don’t know why but there’s a whole Twitter generation of people who hang around waiting to be offended.