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Harry Potter TV series is ‘not being secretly infused’ with anti-trans views
During an appearance on The Town podcast, HBO boss Casey Bloys addressed the controversy surrounding author J.K. Rowling.
Published on May 03, 2025 12:12 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
International Harry Potter Day 2025: 15 magical quotes to inspire you
On May 2, fans globally celebrate Harry Potter Day.
Published on May 02, 2025 07:24 PM IST
John Lithgow on receiving backlash for Harry Potter after JK Rowling controversy
John Lithgow, who will play Albus Dumbledore in the new TV series admitted that he was taken aback by the backlash, as he had focused on the role given his age
Published on Apr 28, 2025 03:04 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Pedro Pascal tears into JK Rowling for anti-trans stance after viral cigar photo
Pedro Pascal condemns JK Rowling for her anti-trans stance, referring to her as a 'heinous loser' after her celebration of a UK Supreme Court ruling.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 06:42 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
Pedro Pascal calls out JK Rowling's ‘heinous loser behaviour’. Here's why
An Instagram user shared a post saying that JK Rowling has been "revelling" in the ruling against trans women. Pedro Pascal reacted to it.
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 02:38 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Ananya Das
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan slams JK Rowling’s post on anti-trans ruling
The Bridgerton star condemned JK Rowling after the latter celebrated UK Supreme Court's ruling, which stated that trans women are not legally considered women.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 01:15 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
John Lithgow on criticism over his casting as Dumbledore in Harry Potter series
John Lithgow reminded fans that he may not be an 'Englishman', but has played the role of Winston Churchill in one of his shows.
Published on Apr 19, 2025 11:32 AM IST
ANI | | Edited by Ananya Das
OTT-inspired travel: 5 vacation spots straight out of TV and movies
Crash Land in Korea, Promenade in Bath, Cast Spells in Scotland: OTT-fuelled travel is the hottest trend of 2025. Take a trip to these iconic TV show locations.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 03:41 PM IST
OG Voldemort star stuns fans with jaw-dropping physical transformation: Pics
Ralph Fiennes looks ripped in a much leaner look for his role in The Return, an upcoming film adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey directed by Uberto Pasolini.
Updated on Apr 16, 2025 05:40 PM IST
Dumbledore, Snape, Hagrid and more: All names confirmed for Harry Potter TV show
From John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore to Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, here is a look at all the confirmed names for the Harry Potter TV series so far….
Published on Apr 15, 2025 04:58 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Backlash erupts over Paapa Essiedu's casting as Snape in Harry Potter series
HBO's upcoming Harry Potter web series is set to introduce a new spin in the magical world. On Monday, the network revealed the cast playing iconic characters.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 10:33 AM IST
Harry Potter actor undergoes emergency surgery for 'life-threatening' condition
Actor Nick Moran, best known for starring in the Harry Potter' franchise, recently underwent surgery for a condition described as "life-threatening."
Published on Apr 12, 2025 06:26 PM IST
ANI |
Emma Watson reveals why she avoids drugs and nude scenes in films
Emma Watson's role as Hermione Granger inspires young women. In an interview, Watson opened up about her decision to not take drugs or have nude scenes in films
Updated on Mar 15, 2025 02:10 AM IST
Harry Potter star Jessie Cave joins OnlyFans to 'get out of debt' and fix up hom
Jessie Cave, who played Lavender Brown in three Harry Potter films, has joined OnlyFans in order to ‘get out of debt’.
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 09:05 AM IST
Abhimanyu Mathur
John Lithgow to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter
John Lithgow to play Albus Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter TV show. Lithgow has starred in numerous successful TV shows and movies throughout his career.
Updated on Feb 26, 2025 05:00 AM IST
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Accio tickets! China's first Harry Potter Studio Tour is coming to Shanghai
Potterheads, pack your bags! From London to Tokyo to Shanghai—Harry Potter’s next Studio Tour destination has been revealed to open in China in 2027.
Updated on Feb 13, 2025 04:21 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
World's highest-grossing film series made $31 billion, it's not Star Wars, LOTR
The most successful film franchise of all time has seen 35 films, almost averaging a billion dollars per film at the box office.
Updated on Feb 13, 2025 04:00 PM IST
Abhimanyu Mathur
John Lithgow's casting as Dumbledore in Harry Potter series has fans divided
Fans are in a frenzy over the alleged casting of John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter series; is it a “bold move” or a “wild” choice?
Published on Feb 13, 2025 02:10 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
Harry Potter reboot series finds its Albus Dumbledore in John Lithgow: Report
John Lithgow has reportedly been cast as Albus Dumbledore in HBO's reboot of Harry Potter, due to release in 2026.
Updated on Feb 13, 2025 10:37 AM IST
New tours for visually impaired fans at Harry Potter tourist attraction
In partnership with Guide Dogs, Warner Bros Studio Tour offers tactile experiences for visitors with visual impairments.
Published on Feb 05, 2025 03:20 PM IST
PA_Media | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Neil Gaiman's assault accusations resurface as Rowling compares him to Weinstein
As author Neil Gaiman's sexual assault allegations resurface, J.K. Rowling explosively compares him to disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein; read
Published on Jan 14, 2025 03:30 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
ChatGPT assigns castes to Harry Potter characters. Internet divided
In a viral post, a user shared ChatGPT's response to his prompt of asking the chatbot to detemine the castes of Harry Potter characters.
Published on Jan 08, 2025 04:13 PM IST
Why David Fincher turned down directing ‘clean' Harry Potter franchise
David Fincher recently revealed that he was considered for the franchise of 'Harry Potter' before he pitched his take on the material.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 07:00 AM IST
ANI |
Are you a potterhead? Here's a Harry Potter quiz to test your knowledge
Harry Potter may be a fictional character, but his influence in the real world is undeniable. Try this quiz to see how well you know the wizarding world.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 01:20 PM IST
Woman dresses as witch, paraglides with broomstick. Watch
A woman went viral for paragliding in a witch costume with a broomstick, channeling Harry Potter vibes.
Published on Dec 24, 2024 08:57 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
British star Paapa Essiedu in talks to play Severus Snape in HBO's 'Harry Potter' series
British star Paapa Essiedu in talks to play Severus Snape in HBO's 'Harry Potter' series
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 02:02 PM IST
PTI |
Social media approves Ralph Fiennes' backing of Cillian Murphy as Voldemort
Ralph Fiennes public support for Cillian Murphy as the new Voldemort, has sparked excitement among fans for the Harry Potter TV series reboot.
Published on Dec 05, 2024 01:46 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Cillian Murphy as Voldemort in Harry Potter series? Ralph Fiennes approves
Cillian Murphy, who won an Academy Award for his chilling titular turn in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, is being eyed for Voldemort in Harry Potter series.
Published on Dec 04, 2024 09:51 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Devansh Sharma
Harry Potter star Rupert Grint slammed with $2.3mn tax bill amid legal dispute
Rupert Grint faces $2.3 million tax bill after losing a legal dispute with UK tax authorities regarding his 2011-12 returns.
Published on Dec 02, 2024 06:41 PM IST
Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint ordered to pay £1.8 million in back taxes
In 2011-12 tax year, Rupert Grint received an income of £4.5 million. In 2019, HMRC had said that he should have been taxed as regular income.
Updated on Dec 01, 2024 10:33 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Ananya Das