The Harry Potter films were absolutely magical and the cast members had a huge role in making them so. Every single character was so perfectly cast that it would often be difficult to know where the actor ends and where the character begins. From Maggie Smith’s Professor McGonagall to Emma Watson’s Hermione Granger, all these characters hold a special part in our hearts.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) | Warner Bros. Pictures
However, Maggie Smith once revealed that she didn’t find her role as Minerva McGonagall, the Transfiguration professor, to be satisfying. She simply didn’t feel as if she was really acting in Harry Potter as well as the historical drama, Downton Abbey. The actress also complained about having to wear huge and heavy hats for her role as Minerva.
Maggie Smith Has Complaints About Two of Her Iconic Roles
Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey...
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) | Warner Bros. Pictures
However, Maggie Smith once revealed that she didn’t find her role as Minerva McGonagall, the Transfiguration professor, to be satisfying. She simply didn’t feel as if she was really acting in Harry Potter as well as the historical drama, Downton Abbey. The actress also complained about having to wear huge and heavy hats for her role as Minerva.
Maggie Smith Has Complaints About Two of Her Iconic Roles
Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey...
- 5/23/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
As the world eagerly anticipates a magical resurgence, Max’s Harry Potter TV series promises to cast a revitalizing charm on J.K. Rowling’s beloved Wizarding World. This comes after the spellbinding success of Warner Bros.’ eight-film juggernaut that captured our imaginations from 2001 to 2011, with Daniel Radcliffe’s portrayal of the boy wizard etching an indelible mark in cinematic history.
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | Warner Bros. Pictures
That being said, fans have been yearning for a cameo from the actor in Max’s upcoming series because of his strong bond with Potter’s character. Radcliffe has addressed these demands and cameo rumors on multiple occasions. According to the London-born actor, “it would work” for him to appear in the new reboot, as he recently told E! News.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Stance in Harry Potter TV Series Cameo
In a time where Hollywood is filled with reboots and remakes, Daniel...
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | Warner Bros. Pictures
That being said, fans have been yearning for a cameo from the actor in Max’s upcoming series because of his strong bond with Potter’s character. Radcliffe has addressed these demands and cameo rumors on multiple occasions. According to the London-born actor, “it would work” for him to appear in the new reboot, as he recently told E! News.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Stance in Harry Potter TV Series Cameo
In a time where Hollywood is filled with reboots and remakes, Daniel...
- 5/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Julia Roberts’ one massive paycheck came from one of her brand endorsements. Ever since Roberts joined Lancôme as the brand ambassador, the French luxury cosmetics house has been a cult favorite of many women. She was originally paid $20 million for her deal with the L’Oréal-owned company, but her payment was upped when the company sealed a five-year deal with the Pretty Woman actress.
Julia Roberts as Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman | Touchstone Pictures
Roberts’ income from this single-brand deal was more than some of her best paychecks put together. She earned a massive income of $50 million as the brand ambassador. Every cent of her paycheck proved its worth to the company eventually.
Julia Roberts Earned $50 Million For A Brand Endorsement Deal
Julia Roberts as Anna Scott in Notting Hill | PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Ocean’s Eleven actress Julia Roberts earned one of the highest paychecks from a brand endorsement deal by a Hollywood artist.
Julia Roberts as Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman | Touchstone Pictures
Roberts’ income from this single-brand deal was more than some of her best paychecks put together. She earned a massive income of $50 million as the brand ambassador. Every cent of her paycheck proved its worth to the company eventually.
Julia Roberts Earned $50 Million For A Brand Endorsement Deal
Julia Roberts as Anna Scott in Notting Hill | PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Ocean’s Eleven actress Julia Roberts earned one of the highest paychecks from a brand endorsement deal by a Hollywood artist.
- 5/22/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Gary Oldman has addressed some previous comments on the Harry Potter franchise whereby he called his performance as fan-favorite character Sirius Black “mediocre.”
Oldman spoke while at the Cannes press conference for Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope on Wednesday and wanted to ensure no fans of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world adaptations were offended by his words.
“Not to disparage anyone out there who are fans of the Harry Potter films and the character who I think is much beloved … What I meant by that is I think as any artist, actor, painter, you are always hypercritical of your own work.
“If you’re not and you’re satisfied with what you’re doing, that would be death to me. If I had watched a performance of myself and thought: ‘My God, I’m fantastic in this,’ that would be a sad day. My best work is next year.” He attempted to clarify what he meant.
Oldman spoke while at the Cannes press conference for Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope on Wednesday and wanted to ensure no fans of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world adaptations were offended by his words.
“Not to disparage anyone out there who are fans of the Harry Potter films and the character who I think is much beloved … What I meant by that is I think as any artist, actor, painter, you are always hypercritical of your own work.
“If you’re not and you’re satisfied with what you’re doing, that would be death to me. If I had watched a performance of myself and thought: ‘My God, I’m fantastic in this,’ that would be a sad day. My best work is next year.” He attempted to clarify what he meant.
- 5/22/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fred Roos, the casting director turned producer who jump-started the career of Jack Nicholson and collaborated often with Francis Ford Coppola, sharing a best picture Oscar with the filmmaker for The Godfather Part II, has died. He was 89.
Roos died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, a publicist announced.
It’s part of Hollywood lore that before Harrison Ford became a famous actor, he was laboring as a carpenter to make ends meet. What some might not know is that it was at Roos’ house where Ford was woodworking when the casting director befriended him, eventually pushing him for roles in George Lucas’ American Graffiti (1973) and Star Wars (1977) and Coppola’s The Conversation (1974).
And it was Roos who convinced Lucas — who had been leaning toward Amy Irving — that Carrie Fisher should portray Princess Leia in Star Wars. (Roos did not have an official role on that film.)
Roos, however,...
Roos died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, a publicist announced.
It’s part of Hollywood lore that before Harrison Ford became a famous actor, he was laboring as a carpenter to make ends meet. What some might not know is that it was at Roos’ house where Ford was woodworking when the casting director befriended him, eventually pushing him for roles in George Lucas’ American Graffiti (1973) and Star Wars (1977) and Coppola’s The Conversation (1974).
And it was Roos who convinced Lucas — who had been leaning toward Amy Irving — that Carrie Fisher should portray Princess Leia in Star Wars. (Roos did not have an official role on that film.)
Roos, however,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Chris Koseluk
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most important cinematic events of the year. Not only is it a popular market for future and unreleased movies, but it is also the place where many films have their premiere and where the audiences can see them for the first time. After the premieres of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Megalopolis, another upcoming hit also had its premiere yesterday and it seems that the critics are absolutely amazed with the movie! We have already written about Yorgos Lantihmos’ upcoming film, Kinds of Kindness, and we can confirm that the early reviews point to the Greek director having another major hit for us!
In case you have forgotten, Kinds of Kindness is based on an original script co-written by Efthimis Filippou and Lanthimos himself. Lanthimos described the film as “a contemporary film, set in the US – three different stories, with four...
In case you have forgotten, Kinds of Kindness is based on an original script co-written by Efthimis Filippou and Lanthimos himself. Lanthimos described the film as “a contemporary film, set in the US – three different stories, with four...
- 5/18/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Paul McCartney is the first U.K. musician to become a billionaire, it has been revealed, as the Sunday Times unveiled all the famous faces on its wealth-tracking Rich List for 2024.
The top 350 are not just your typical hedge fund owners and oil moguls — the list includes the King, the British Prime Minister and even a Catholic priest. But entertainment has its place on the Rich List. Here are some of the biggest names you might recognize.
None other than Salma Hayek is the most significant name in showbiz near the top of the list. She and her billionaire businessman husband François-Henri Pinault came in at an eye-watering 31st with 6.147 billion pounds in fashion and film. (Pinault is CEO of Kering, a luxury goods corporation that owns brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta and Alexander McQueen.)
Sir Paul (of Beatles fame) and his wife Nancy clocked in at 165th...
The top 350 are not just your typical hedge fund owners and oil moguls — the list includes the King, the British Prime Minister and even a Catholic priest. But entertainment has its place on the Rich List. Here are some of the biggest names you might recognize.
None other than Salma Hayek is the most significant name in showbiz near the top of the list. She and her billionaire businessman husband François-Henri Pinault came in at an eye-watering 31st with 6.147 billion pounds in fashion and film. (Pinault is CEO of Kering, a luxury goods corporation that owns brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta and Alexander McQueen.)
Sir Paul (of Beatles fame) and his wife Nancy clocked in at 165th...
- 5/17/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Harry Potter franchise has been a pop culture staple since the first book came out in 1997, and the movie adaptation was released in 2001. Soon enough, we had a while league of books and movies, and a fandom that is alive and thriving even after two decades since the last movie came out.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two | Warner Bros.
After the books and the movies, J. K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter novels, along with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, wrote a story titled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Thorne later turned it into a play, which was later turned into a Broadway production. It went on to win six awards out of ten nominations, including Best Play, at the 2018 Tony Awards.
Fan Concept Trailer for Cursed Child Takes Us Back to Hogwarts
Harry Potter and the...
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two | Warner Bros.
After the books and the movies, J. K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter novels, along with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, wrote a story titled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Thorne later turned it into a play, which was later turned into a Broadway production. It went on to win six awards out of ten nominations, including Best Play, at the 2018 Tony Awards.
Fan Concept Trailer for Cursed Child Takes Us Back to Hogwarts
Harry Potter and the...
- 5/16/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
The Harry Potter franchise made worldwide stars of its main three actors, who portray Harry, Hermione and Ron. Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson seem to be in sight after the last Hp movie was released in 2011, while the fate of Rupert Grint, who played the most awkward and the youngest son of the Weasley family, is lesser known.
It turns out that after starring in Harry Potter, which was quite a challenge to Grint, he preferred to explore indie films and take the unexpectedly extravagant roles.
His first post-Potter project was the 2012 war drama Into the White, and the actor’s feisty character was definitely a far cry from Ron Weasley.
This trend continued in the 2013 biopic Cbgb, where Grint reunited with the Severus Snape actor, Alan Rickman, with them playing drastically different roles they had in Hp. Besides, that year is remarkable for the actor’s appearance in Charlie Countryman.
It turns out that after starring in Harry Potter, which was quite a challenge to Grint, he preferred to explore indie films and take the unexpectedly extravagant roles.
His first post-Potter project was the 2012 war drama Into the White, and the actor’s feisty character was definitely a far cry from Ron Weasley.
This trend continued in the 2013 biopic Cbgb, where Grint reunited with the Severus Snape actor, Alan Rickman, with them playing drastically different roles they had in Hp. Besides, that year is remarkable for the actor’s appearance in Charlie Countryman.
- 5/15/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
The Wizarding World never ceases to amaze with its magical appeal. This applies not only to millennials who have been exposed to the Harry Potter ongoing books and movies as children, but also to younger generations as today's kids are no less delighted to read J.K. Rowling's books and watch the films.
Speaking of the latter, the Warner Bros. film series wouldn't be nearly as magical without the cast, who have been the source of many laughs, tears... and bloopers! Here are 10 of the most hilarious on-set errors from the Harry Potter movies.
10 Harry Potter Bloopers You Will Never Forget
1. Making Rupert Grint laugh is too easy
2. Bra's not coming off!
3. Potter farts
4. How to shock Potter
5. Radcliffe is a champion dancer!
6. A thousand takes of Robbie Coltrane
8. Hermione being Hermione
9. Those slurping sounds are too loud!
10. Hermione's deft punch
It's been almost 23 years since the first Harry Potter film,...
Speaking of the latter, the Warner Bros. film series wouldn't be nearly as magical without the cast, who have been the source of many laughs, tears... and bloopers! Here are 10 of the most hilarious on-set errors from the Harry Potter movies.
10 Harry Potter Bloopers You Will Never Forget
1. Making Rupert Grint laugh is too easy
2. Bra's not coming off!
3. Potter farts
4. How to shock Potter
5. Radcliffe is a champion dancer!
6. A thousand takes of Robbie Coltrane
8. Hermione being Hermione
9. Those slurping sounds are too loud!
10. Hermione's deft punch
It's been almost 23 years since the first Harry Potter film,...
- 5/15/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Anime fans might not know this, but Hideaki Anno’s Neon Genesis Evangelion was probably one of the first anime series to revolutionize the anime world by introducing giant robot monsters fighting with each other while being piloted mostly by teenagers. While there were other series that were working on such narratives, no one was able to make it as big as Anno.
Neon Genesis Evangelion
And now, after two decades, the creator of the series has once again highlighted the intention of creating a sequel to one of the biggest series of all time; however, there is a twist to this. Anno has stated that there is a world where he might not be the one to create it; rather, he would pass the baton to someone else.
Also, while talking about the potential sequel, Anno pointed out that the new anime fans don’t prefer new visuals and...
Neon Genesis Evangelion
And now, after two decades, the creator of the series has once again highlighted the intention of creating a sequel to one of the biggest series of all time; however, there is a twist to this. Anno has stated that there is a world where he might not be the one to create it; rather, he would pass the baton to someone else.
Also, while talking about the potential sequel, Anno pointed out that the new anime fans don’t prefer new visuals and...
- 5/15/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
“You’ve seen nothing yet,” tweeted Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling on Sunday. She was responding to another X user who had told her, “Your downfall is so sad,” a reaction to her continued attacks on transgender people. Rowling promised that worse was in store. “Wait til I hit rock bottom. It’s going to be spectacular,” she wrote.
You’ve seen nothing yet. Wait til I hit rock bottom. It’s going to be spectacular. pic.twitter.com/XsRFNjBGUz
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 12, 2024
This prediction, and much...
You’ve seen nothing yet. Wait til I hit rock bottom. It’s going to be spectacular. pic.twitter.com/XsRFNjBGUz
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 12, 2024
This prediction, and much...
- 5/13/2024
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
Daniel Radcliffe will forever be known as the ‘Boy Who Lived’ as he played the character of Harry Potter in the adaptation of Jk Rowling’s fantasy novels. The actor grew up with the Harry Potter franchise, beginning his tenure at the age of 12. Since the franchise ended, he has been experimenting with his roles and has starred in a long list of indie films.
Radcliffe mentioned that though he is grateful for all that the Harry Potter films gave him, he almost considered leaving it midway through the franchise. He said how he was having second thoughts as his life had changed since he was cast in the films. However, he decided against it and saw the franchise through to its end.
Daniel Radcliffe Almost Quit Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe in The Lost City of Z
Daniel Radcliffe began his career and became famous worldwide when he was cast in the Harry Potter franchise.
Radcliffe mentioned that though he is grateful for all that the Harry Potter films gave him, he almost considered leaving it midway through the franchise. He said how he was having second thoughts as his life had changed since he was cast in the films. However, he decided against it and saw the franchise through to its end.
Daniel Radcliffe Almost Quit Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe in The Lost City of Z
Daniel Radcliffe began his career and became famous worldwide when he was cast in the Harry Potter franchise.
- 5/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
It’s been 13 years since the last installment of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter films was released in theaters, but despite the long pause, fans continued expressing their love and support for the franchise. HBO is bringing a new Harry Potter project onto the small screen, and Potterheads cannot contain their excitement.
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson in a Harry Potter film
A fan-made trailer for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been going viral, and fans initially believed it was real. The execution and editing were definitely at par with the past official trailers.
Fan-Made Trailer Of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Reveals A Haunting Past
Created by Kh Studio on YouTube, this fan-made trailer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child showed the potential continuation of the story featuring Albus Severus Potter, the son of Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley.
Suggested“The choice I had to make…...
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson in a Harry Potter film
A fan-made trailer for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been going viral, and fans initially believed it was real. The execution and editing were definitely at par with the past official trailers.
Fan-Made Trailer Of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Reveals A Haunting Past
Created by Kh Studio on YouTube, this fan-made trailer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child showed the potential continuation of the story featuring Albus Severus Potter, the son of Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley.
Suggested“The choice I had to make…...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Emma Watson’s talents transcend boundaries, with her appearance in myriads of fantasy films as well as critically acclaimed projects. However, despite her lengthy filmography, the actress is popularly known for bringing Hermione Granger to life in the Harry Potter film series.
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Appearing in eight Harry Potter movies, Emma Watson cemented her career in the entertainment industry. However, during an interview, Watson recalled her genuine reaction when she was informed about the producers’ plan to split the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, into two movies. Initially being less than thrilled with the decision, the actress admitted her cynical behavior.
Emma Watson was Concerned About the Ending of the Harry Potter Franchise
Jk Rowling’s Harry Potter novels acquired a major fanbase after getting adapted into a film series starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson,...
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Appearing in eight Harry Potter movies, Emma Watson cemented her career in the entertainment industry. However, during an interview, Watson recalled her genuine reaction when she was informed about the producers’ plan to split the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, into two movies. Initially being less than thrilled with the decision, the actress admitted her cynical behavior.
Emma Watson was Concerned About the Ending of the Harry Potter Franchise
Jk Rowling’s Harry Potter novels acquired a major fanbase after getting adapted into a film series starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling felt very sorry that she had to kill off Professor Severus Snape. Played by the late Alan Rickman, Snape is a fan-favorite figure despite his stance as an anti-hero and a morally grey persona.
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films
The writer later apologized to the fans for what she did as many mourned the loss of Snape, as well as other beloved characters. In fact, she already told the late actor about the fate of the famed professor even before they made it to the screen.
J.K. Rowling Explains Why She Kills Off Characters
In an interview for her website, as transcribed by Times of London (via Deadline), Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling revealed she spoke with Alan Rickman and told him the real deal about Severus Snape.
“He rang me up and said, ‘Look, I’m spinning plates here.
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films
The writer later apologized to the fans for what she did as many mourned the loss of Snape, as well as other beloved characters. In fact, she already told the late actor about the fate of the famed professor even before they made it to the screen.
J.K. Rowling Explains Why She Kills Off Characters
In an interview for her website, as transcribed by Times of London (via Deadline), Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling revealed she spoke with Alan Rickman and told him the real deal about Severus Snape.
“He rang me up and said, ‘Look, I’m spinning plates here.
- 5/6/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Released on January 1st, 2022 on Max, the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts reunion special saw the franchise’s lead actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, followed by Tom Felton and others. However, fans stickingly noticed the absence of the Harry Potter series’ author, J.K. Rowling from the event.
British author J.K. Rowling (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Despite being invited, as the sole creator of the Wizarding World, J.K. Rowling declined the invitation, and her refusal sparked chaos and speculation. Fans started assuming that Rowling avoided the event because of the massive backlash she faced for her anti-trans views. However, the author later clarified the reason behind her conspicuous absence from Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.
J.K. Rowling’s Absence from the Harry Potter Reunion Sparked Controversies
When HBO in collaboration with Warner Bros. came up with Harry Potter reunion – Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,...
British author J.K. Rowling (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Despite being invited, as the sole creator of the Wizarding World, J.K. Rowling declined the invitation, and her refusal sparked chaos and speculation. Fans started assuming that Rowling avoided the event because of the massive backlash she faced for her anti-trans views. However, the author later clarified the reason behind her conspicuous absence from Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.
J.K. Rowling’s Absence from the Harry Potter Reunion Sparked Controversies
When HBO in collaboration with Warner Bros. came up with Harry Potter reunion – Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Actor Bernard Hill ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Hollywood actor Bernard Hill passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The actor, who starred in popular movies like Titanic, The Scorpion King, The Lord of The Rings and others, was 79. Hill’s agent, Lou Coulson, confirmed the news of his demise.
Bernard Hill passed away in the early morning of Sunday. The reason for his demise is not yet known. As per the reports, the actor’s family will soon share an official statement. In his career spanning five decades, the English actor has acted in many movies and TV shows.
More About Hollywood Actor Bernard Hill
The Titanic star was born in Blackley, Manchester, on December 17, 1994. In 1970, the actor graduated with a diploma in theatre and started his acting journey in 1973 with a TV show called ‘Hard Labour’.
Trending Kevin Spacey Admits He’s Struggling To Find Work As He Denies Latest Sexual Harassment Claims Emma Watson Quits Acting?...
Hollywood actor Bernard Hill passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The actor, who starred in popular movies like Titanic, The Scorpion King, The Lord of The Rings and others, was 79. Hill’s agent, Lou Coulson, confirmed the news of his demise.
Bernard Hill passed away in the early morning of Sunday. The reason for his demise is not yet known. As per the reports, the actor’s family will soon share an official statement. In his career spanning five decades, the English actor has acted in many movies and TV shows.
More About Hollywood Actor Bernard Hill
The Titanic star was born in Blackley, Manchester, on December 17, 1994. In 1970, the actor graduated with a diploma in theatre and started his acting journey in 1973 with a TV show called ‘Hard Labour’.
Trending Kevin Spacey Admits He’s Struggling To Find Work As He Denies Latest Sexual Harassment Claims Emma Watson Quits Acting?...
- 5/5/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Red Notice ft Dwayne Johnson & Ryan Reynolds ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Red Notice is one of the biggest Netflix movies released in 2021. The action comedy heist thriller brought together three big Hollywood stars: Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, the film received an amazing response from the viewers.
It has been three years since Red Notice was released, and many are waiting for an update on the sequel. The film has an interesting ending that teases us with the possibility of more. Fans also loved Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson’s camaraderie on screen. Even the script is almost ready. So what’s the issue? Well, there’s a disappointing update. Reynolds and Johnson are reportedly why the sequel was not yet happening.
Red Notice 2 Delay: Was There A Feud Between Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds?
Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson reportedly...
Red Notice is one of the biggest Netflix movies released in 2021. The action comedy heist thriller brought together three big Hollywood stars: Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, the film received an amazing response from the viewers.
It has been three years since Red Notice was released, and many are waiting for an update on the sequel. The film has an interesting ending that teases us with the possibility of more. Fans also loved Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson’s camaraderie on screen. Even the script is almost ready. So what’s the issue? Well, there’s a disappointing update. Reynolds and Johnson are reportedly why the sequel was not yet happening.
Red Notice 2 Delay: Was There A Feud Between Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds?
Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson reportedly...
- 5/5/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
There were a lot of things that were left out of the Harry Potter books when it was adapted into films. Ever since HBO Max’s reboot was announced, fans have been hoping to get a more accurate adaptation of the source material, one that keeps all the nuances of the story and characterization as it is, though this might not necessarily be true for characters across the board.
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Order of the Phoenix
Hermione Granger, whether it be her portrayal in the films or the way she is written in the books, is considered one of the smartest witches of her age. However, particularly in the books, the character has a darker side to her that the films refused to adapt, and is perhaps best kept out of the reboot as well, given that mainstream audiences might not look upon these actions favorably.
Hermione...
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Order of the Phoenix
Hermione Granger, whether it be her portrayal in the films or the way she is written in the books, is considered one of the smartest witches of her age. However, particularly in the books, the character has a darker side to her that the films refused to adapt, and is perhaps best kept out of the reboot as well, given that mainstream audiences might not look upon these actions favorably.
Hermione...
- 5/5/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Harry Potter stars have all grown into quite big public figures. While they have all continued acting in some form, they have also been striving for other pursuits. Emma Watson has gained an impressive reputation outside of her acting career. She is extremely educated, having studied at both Oxford and Brown University.
Hollywood star Emma Watson as Hermione Granger (image credit: Everett)
Outside of her qualifications, she has also gained quite a reputation for her activism, very vocally advocating for women and LGBTQ+ rights, as well as very actively supporting environmental justice. It would seem that she is not the only actor in the cast of the classic film series to be interested in these matters.
Another Harry Potter Actress Has Been Vocal About The Climate Crisis
Bonnie Wright is a beloved actress from the world of Harry Potter. Having played the role of Ginny Weasley, one of the most...
Hollywood star Emma Watson as Hermione Granger (image credit: Everett)
Outside of her qualifications, she has also gained quite a reputation for her activism, very vocally advocating for women and LGBTQ+ rights, as well as very actively supporting environmental justice. It would seem that she is not the only actor in the cast of the classic film series to be interested in these matters.
Another Harry Potter Actress Has Been Vocal About The Climate Crisis
Bonnie Wright is a beloved actress from the world of Harry Potter. Having played the role of Ginny Weasley, one of the most...
- 5/4/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The three Harry Potter actors, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, have become closest friends for more than 10 years of shooting together. It, undoubtedly, made the process of filming easier, as they didn’t need to outdo themselves to portray friendship among the trio and to find a necessary chemistry which was already present.
However, their closeness was a huge challenge when it came to the finale, which involved more love scenes than the previous, more childlike chapters. The same was with the Harry and Hermione kiss scene, which took place in the first Deathly Hallows movie.
In its climax, when Harry opens Slytherin’s locket, one of Lord Voldemort’s horcruxes, it begins to torture Ron by mocking his biggest fears. The main one is presented in the vision of Harry and Hermione telling him they would be better off without him, which is followed by a kiss of the two,...
However, their closeness was a huge challenge when it came to the finale, which involved more love scenes than the previous, more childlike chapters. The same was with the Harry and Hermione kiss scene, which took place in the first Deathly Hallows movie.
In its climax, when Harry opens Slytherin’s locket, one of Lord Voldemort’s horcruxes, it begins to torture Ron by mocking his biggest fears. The main one is presented in the vision of Harry and Hermione telling him they would be better off without him, which is followed by a kiss of the two,...
- 5/3/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's initial concerns about the trans community divided opinions but seemed to at least come from a place of concern. However, in the years that have followed, her comments have become increasingly controversial and led to fans and peers alike washing their hands of the writer.
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson are among the Harry Potter stars who have made a point of disagreeing with Rowling while sharing their support for trans people. Recently, the author was asked if she'd forgive the duo should they make a public apology and whether they're safe in the knowledge she'd do so.
"Not safe, I'm afraid," Rowling responded. "Celebs who cosied up to a movement intent on eroding women's hard-won rights and who used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors can save their apologies for traumatised detransitioners and vulnerable women reliant on single sex spaces.
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson are among the Harry Potter stars who have made a point of disagreeing with Rowling while sharing their support for trans people. Recently, the author was asked if she'd forgive the duo should they make a public apology and whether they're safe in the knowledge she'd do so.
"Not safe, I'm afraid," Rowling responded. "Celebs who cosied up to a movement intent on eroding women's hard-won rights and who used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors can save their apologies for traumatised detransitioners and vulnerable women reliant on single sex spaces.
- 5/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Disney’s 2017 Beauty and the Beast live-action remake is one of the most critical and commercial hits by the House of the Mouse. The Emma Watson film holds the record of being the second-highest-grossing Disney live-action remake. However, the initial casting of the film was much different with Ryan Gosling in the role of Beast.
A still from Beauty and the Beast
The 2017 Bill Condon directorial had Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading the film. Stevens played the Beast through motion capture opposite Watson’s Belle. While the current scenario of Disney live-action remakes is not going well, Beauty and the Beast was praised for being faithful to the source material and offering a fresh retelling at the same time.
Why did Ryan Gosling pass on Beauty and the Beast? Ryan Gosling as Ken
It was reported in 2015, that Ryan Gosling may play the prince turned beast in Disney’s...
A still from Beauty and the Beast
The 2017 Bill Condon directorial had Emma Watson and Dan Stevens leading the film. Stevens played the Beast through motion capture opposite Watson’s Belle. While the current scenario of Disney live-action remakes is not going well, Beauty and the Beast was praised for being faithful to the source material and offering a fresh retelling at the same time.
Why did Ryan Gosling pass on Beauty and the Beast? Ryan Gosling as Ken
It was reported in 2015, that Ryan Gosling may play the prince turned beast in Disney’s...
- 5/3/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
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Grab your wands and Hogwarts robes, because after disappearing (and reappearing) a few times on different streaming services, including Max, the series has finally landed in one place: all eight Harry Potter films are now streaming back on Peacock.
The latest installment of the Fantastic Beasts prequel series, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore seemed to signal the end of an era for the wizarding world, but with...
Grab your wands and Hogwarts robes, because after disappearing (and reappearing) a few times on different streaming services, including Max, the series has finally landed in one place: all eight Harry Potter films are now streaming back on Peacock.
The latest installment of the Fantastic Beasts prequel series, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore seemed to signal the end of an era for the wizarding world, but with...
- 5/3/2024
- by RS Editors
- Rollingstone.com
As Harry Potter’s story mostly has to deal with serious and dark matters — sometimes even too serious for a school pupil and his friends, even if they’re all wizards — some particular scenes that unite the characters at joyful moments may have brought joy to the actors as well. Though it doesn’t seem like all episodes like this were fun for absolutely everyone.
As it turned out, Emma Watson, who portrayed Hermione Granger in all the films of the famous franchise, found it very hard personally to film the scene of the Yule Ball in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Why Is the Yule Ball Scene So Iconic?
The ball itself reunites the Hogwarts’ wizards with other magicians from different magic schools and takes place in Hogwarts ahead of the Triwizard Tournament which, unexpectedly for all, made Harry Potter its competitor.
Though the plot generally revolves around Harry and his adventures,...
As it turned out, Emma Watson, who portrayed Hermione Granger in all the films of the famous franchise, found it very hard personally to film the scene of the Yule Ball in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Why Is the Yule Ball Scene So Iconic?
The ball itself reunites the Hogwarts’ wizards with other magicians from different magic schools and takes place in Hogwarts ahead of the Triwizard Tournament which, unexpectedly for all, made Harry Potter its competitor.
Though the plot generally revolves around Harry and his adventures,...
- 5/2/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
J.K. Rowling is an author who has made several generations happy with her Harry Potter series, but in recent years, the Scottish author is better known for her anti-trans feuds with basically everyone than for her works. Not that long ago, we reported about her feud with former Harry Potter stars, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, whom Rowling attacked for not sharing her opinion and openly criticizing her views. But, it seems that the feud is not over. It definitely isn’t for Rowling, but former Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe also had something to say recently about this whole controversy.
Before we continue, here is a quick summary of the issue. Rowling has been quite open about her opposition to the transgender movement, criticizing some of its postulates as degrading toward actual women. While the author has been criticized for her opinions, she remains firm in stating that she...
Before we continue, here is a quick summary of the issue. Rowling has been quite open about her opposition to the transgender movement, criticizing some of its postulates as degrading toward actual women. While the author has been criticized for her opinions, she remains firm in stating that she...
- 5/2/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Daniel Radcliffe Opens Up About J.K. Rowling’s Controversial Remarks on Transgender Rights. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
In a recent interview with The Atlantic, Daniel Radcliffe expressed his sadness over J.K. Rowling’s past remarks, which were often perceived as anti-trans. Reflecting on his interactions with Rowling and the profound influence of her books, Radcliffe emphasized the empathetic world she crafted. Despite their lack of recent contact, he profoundly appreciates her work.
Daniel Radcliffe shot to fame as a child actor playing Harry Potter in the movie series based on Rowling’s beloved books. However, they differ in their views on transgender rights.
In 2020, J.K. Rowling voiced her concerns on Twitter ( Now Called X) about an article using the term “people who menstruate” instead of “women,” arguing that certain aspects of the transgender movement could jeopardize women’s rights. Subsequently, Radcliffe responded via The Trevor Project, affirming, “Transgender women are women,...
In a recent interview with The Atlantic, Daniel Radcliffe expressed his sadness over J.K. Rowling’s past remarks, which were often perceived as anti-trans. Reflecting on his interactions with Rowling and the profound influence of her books, Radcliffe emphasized the empathetic world she crafted. Despite their lack of recent contact, he profoundly appreciates her work.
Daniel Radcliffe shot to fame as a child actor playing Harry Potter in the movie series based on Rowling’s beloved books. However, they differ in their views on transgender rights.
In 2020, J.K. Rowling voiced her concerns on Twitter ( Now Called X) about an article using the term “people who menstruate” instead of “women,” arguing that certain aspects of the transgender movement could jeopardize women’s rights. Subsequently, Radcliffe responded via The Trevor Project, affirming, “Transgender women are women,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Daniel Radcliffe has offered his latest words of support for the trans community while discussing Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling’s history of anti-trans comments in a new interview with The Atlantic.
“Obviously Harry Potter would not have happened without her, so nothing in my life would have probably happened the way it is without that person,” Radcliffe told The Atlantic. “But that doesn’t mean that you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life.”
Rowling’s focus on trans people — specifically trans women — is a well-documented saga that often involves the author offering unsolicited comments on trans legislation and related dialogue. Last month, Rowling responded to a fan asking if she would ever “forgive” Radcliffe and his former co-star Emma Watson for speaking out against her views by saying they could “save their apologies.”
She continues to regularly post longform defenses of her beliefs,...
“Obviously Harry Potter would not have happened without her, so nothing in my life would have probably happened the way it is without that person,” Radcliffe told The Atlantic. “But that doesn’t mean that you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life.”
Rowling’s focus on trans people — specifically trans women — is a well-documented saga that often involves the author offering unsolicited comments on trans legislation and related dialogue. Last month, Rowling responded to a fan asking if she would ever “forgive” Radcliffe and his former co-star Emma Watson for speaking out against her views by saying they could “save their apologies.”
She continues to regularly post longform defenses of her beliefs,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Mary Siroky
- Consequence - Film News
10. Remember Me (2010)
Robert Pattinson’s Remember Me remains a serious romance drama for the vast majority of its duration. A troubled rich kid falls in love with a NYPD Detective’s daughter; they go through a lot together and admit their feelings to each other… And then, out of absolutely nowhere, he dies in the 9/11 attack. The end. Seriously?
9. Lucy (2014)
Scarlett Johansson's Lucy explores the classic “people are only using 10% of their brains” scenario. Thanks to the experimental drug, a drug mule gains access to many skills and knowledge… Fast-forward: she evaporates, meets the first human, sees the Big Bang, and stores All Knowledge Ever on a bloody Usb, of all things.
8. The Happening (2008)
Mark Wahlberg’s The Happening has an interesting approach to the apocalypse: all over the world, people start killing themselves. The situation looks serious, more and more people die by their own hands… As it turns out,...
Robert Pattinson’s Remember Me remains a serious romance drama for the vast majority of its duration. A troubled rich kid falls in love with a NYPD Detective’s daughter; they go through a lot together and admit their feelings to each other… And then, out of absolutely nowhere, he dies in the 9/11 attack. The end. Seriously?
9. Lucy (2014)
Scarlett Johansson's Lucy explores the classic “people are only using 10% of their brains” scenario. Thanks to the experimental drug, a drug mule gains access to many skills and knowledge… Fast-forward: she evaporates, meets the first human, sees the Big Bang, and stores All Knowledge Ever on a bloody Usb, of all things.
8. The Happening (2008)
Mark Wahlberg’s The Happening has an interesting approach to the apocalypse: all over the world, people start killing themselves. The situation looks serious, more and more people die by their own hands… As it turns out,...
- 5/1/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Daniel Radcliffe, known for being the iconic boy wizard in the Harry Potter film series, shared his feelings about J.K. Rowling’s controversial anti-transgender statements.
“It makes me really sad, ultimately,” he told The Atlantic, noting that he has had no direct communication with Rowling since her anti-transgender outbursts. “I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote, and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic.”
After Rowling’s transphobic comments in 2020, Radcliffe took a stand for the transgender community via a statement through The Trevor Project. He wrote, “I realize that certain press outlets will probably want to paint this as in-fighting between J.K. Rowling and myself, but that is really not what this is about, nor is it what’s important right now.”
Radcliffe explained that he wrote...
“It makes me really sad, ultimately,” he told The Atlantic, noting that he has had no direct communication with Rowling since her anti-transgender outbursts. “I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote, and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic.”
After Rowling’s transphobic comments in 2020, Radcliffe took a stand for the transgender community via a statement through The Trevor Project. He wrote, “I realize that certain press outlets will probably want to paint this as in-fighting between J.K. Rowling and myself, but that is really not what this is about, nor is it what’s important right now.”
Radcliffe explained that he wrote...
- 5/1/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
The global Harry Potter community had long been celebrated as a place of companionship and inclusivity. But the community’s reputation took a severe hit in recent years, ever since Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling came out with statements that are seen as transphobic. This led to a fission within the fandom, as people in the Harry Potter Community took sides on the issue for or against Rowling.
As the person who portrayed Harry Potter in the movies, Daniel Radcliffe was caught in the middle of the discourse. The actor came out with a clear stance, expressing his support for the transgender community and condemning alleged transphobic remarks by Rowling. Now, Radcliffe has revealed that while his stance has heavily strained his relationship with J.K. Rowling, he has no intention of backing down from his statements.
J.K. Rowling Opposed By Harry Potter Actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and...
As the person who portrayed Harry Potter in the movies, Daniel Radcliffe was caught in the middle of the discourse. The actor came out with a clear stance, expressing his support for the transgender community and condemning alleged transphobic remarks by Rowling. Now, Radcliffe has revealed that while his stance has heavily strained his relationship with J.K. Rowling, he has no intention of backing down from his statements.
J.K. Rowling Opposed By Harry Potter Actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and...
- 5/1/2024
- by Neeraj Chand
- FandomWire
Daniel Radcliffe, nominated for his first Tony Award earlier this week in the Best Featured Actor (Musical) category for his work in “Merrily We Roll Along,” talked about his frayed relationship with author and producer J.K. Rowling in a recent interview.
Rowling, the creator of the “Harry Potter” franchise, has positioned herself at the center of the oftentimes nasty dialogue over transgender rights. This unanticipated second career of Rowling’s makes the actor – who landed the role of The Boy Who Lived at the age of 12 – “really sad,” he said.
In June 2020, after the Ngo group Nevex used the term “people who menstruate,” Rowling responded on Twitter/X by writing, “I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?” This led to a tremendous amount of backlash, culminating in an essay Radcliffe penned in response on the website for The Trevor Project.
Rowling, the creator of the “Harry Potter” franchise, has positioned herself at the center of the oftentimes nasty dialogue over transgender rights. This unanticipated second career of Rowling’s makes the actor – who landed the role of The Boy Who Lived at the age of 12 – “really sad,” he said.
In June 2020, after the Ngo group Nevex used the term “people who menstruate,” Rowling responded on Twitter/X by writing, “I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?” This led to a tremendous amount of backlash, culminating in an essay Radcliffe penned in response on the website for The Trevor Project.
- 5/1/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Harry Potter star reveals in interview that he has had no contact with Rowling since the author’s gender-critical statements on trans women
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has described his rupture with Jk Rowling over trans rights as “really sad”, and that despite her role in his life as the creator of Potter “[it] doesn’t mean that you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life”.
Radcliffe’s comments came in an interview in the Atlantic, and marks the first published remarks by one of the principal cast in the Potter series since the publication of the Cass review of gender identity services, and Rowling’s subsequent suggestion on social media that he and co-star Emma Watson were “celebs who cosied up to a movement intent on eroding women’s hard-won rights and who used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors”.
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Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has described his rupture with Jk Rowling over trans rights as “really sad”, and that despite her role in his life as the creator of Potter “[it] doesn’t mean that you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life”.
Radcliffe’s comments came in an interview in the Atlantic, and marks the first published remarks by one of the principal cast in the Potter series since the publication of the Cass review of gender identity services, and Rowling’s subsequent suggestion on social media that he and co-star Emma Watson were “celebs who cosied up to a movement intent on eroding women’s hard-won rights and who used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors”.
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- 5/1/2024
- by Guardian film
- The Guardian - Film News
“Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe is opening up about J.K. Rowling’s continued comments against trans women, saying that it “makes me really sad.”
In a new interview with the Atlantic, Radcliffe said that he has had no direct contact with Rowling since her tweets in June 2020 that were criticized by many as anti-trans.
“It makes me really sad, ultimately,” he said of the situation. “Because I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote, and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic.”
At the time, Radcliffe decided to issue a statement through the Trevor Project — a LGBTQ charity he’d long been associated with — in which he spoke out against Rowling, saying that “transgender women are women.”
“I’d worked with the Trevor Project for 12 years and it would have seemed like,...
In a new interview with the Atlantic, Radcliffe said that he has had no direct contact with Rowling since her tweets in June 2020 that were criticized by many as anti-trans.
“It makes me really sad, ultimately,” he said of the situation. “Because I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote, and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic.”
At the time, Radcliffe decided to issue a statement through the Trevor Project — a LGBTQ charity he’d long been associated with — in which he spoke out against Rowling, saying that “transgender women are women.”
“I’d worked with the Trevor Project for 12 years and it would have seemed like,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Actor Daniel Radcliffe feels “really sad” by Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling’s constant anti-transgender comments and her support for others with transphobic views. The actor revealed that he has not spoken to the author during an interview with the Atlantic, reports people.com.
“It makes me really sad, ultimately, because I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic,” Radcliffe, who played the title role in eight Potter films, said of Rowling and her controversial comments.
“Jo, obviously Harry Potter would not have happened without her, so nothing in my life would have probably happened the way it is without that person. But that doesn’t mean that you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life.
“It makes me really sad, ultimately, because I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic,” Radcliffe, who played the title role in eight Potter films, said of Rowling and her controversial comments.
“Jo, obviously Harry Potter would not have happened without her, so nothing in my life would have probably happened the way it is without that person. But that doesn’t mean that you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life.
- 5/1/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Daniel Radcliffe has been a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and is disappointed in J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans comments over the years.
In a new interview, Radcliffe shared how he feels about Rowling’s repeated shots at the trans community.
“It makes me really sad, ultimately,” he told The Atlantic, adding, “because I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote, and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic.”
In 2020, Rowling shared anti-transgender remarks, and Radcliffe was among the first Harry Potter cast members to raise his voice in defense of the trans community. Radcliffe wrote an essay for the Trevor Project saying that “transgender women are women.”
“I’d worked with the Trevor Project for 12 years and it would have seemed like, I don’t know, immense cowardice to me to not say something,...
In a new interview, Radcliffe shared how he feels about Rowling’s repeated shots at the trans community.
“It makes me really sad, ultimately,” he told The Atlantic, adding, “because I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote, and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic.”
In 2020, Rowling shared anti-transgender remarks, and Radcliffe was among the first Harry Potter cast members to raise his voice in defense of the trans community. Radcliffe wrote an essay for the Trevor Project saying that “transgender women are women.”
“I’d worked with the Trevor Project for 12 years and it would have seemed like, I don’t know, immense cowardice to me to not say something,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Daniel Radcliffe responded this week to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans stances, saying her ongoing criticism of the transgender community “makes me really sad.”
Rowling has made headlines many times in recent years for her social media campaigning against the trans rights movement, most recently responding to a four-year British investigation which claimed there was no good evidence that puberty-blocking interventions for transgender people were safe for the long-term.
“Celebs who cosied up to a movement intent on eroding women’s hard-won rights and who used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors can save their apologies for traumatised detransitioners and vulnerable women reliant on single sex spaces,” Rowling wrote on social media in response, saying she would not forgive those who have supported trans healthcare, including Radcliffe and his Harry Potter co-stars Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.
“It makes me really sad, ultimately,” Radcliffe told...
Rowling has made headlines many times in recent years for her social media campaigning against the trans rights movement, most recently responding to a four-year British investigation which claimed there was no good evidence that puberty-blocking interventions for transgender people were safe for the long-term.
“Celebs who cosied up to a movement intent on eroding women’s hard-won rights and who used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors can save their apologies for traumatised detransitioners and vulnerable women reliant on single sex spaces,” Rowling wrote on social media in response, saying she would not forgive those who have supported trans healthcare, including Radcliffe and his Harry Potter co-stars Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.
“It makes me really sad, ultimately,” Radcliffe told...
- 5/1/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Daniel Radcliffe is addressing Jk Rowling‘s most recent anti-trans comments.
Over the past few years, the 58-year-old Harry Potter author has made it very clear that she does not support transgender people and often doubles down on her opinions when pressed by critics.
In a new interview, Daniel, 34, showed his continued support for the LGBTQ+ community while addressing Jk‘s comments, adding that he hasn’t spoken to her in years.
Keep reading to find out more…“It makes me really sad, ultimately, because I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic,” Daniel told The Atlantic.
“Jo, obviously Harry Potter would not have happened without her, so nothing in my life would have probably happened the way it is without that person,...
Over the past few years, the 58-year-old Harry Potter author has made it very clear that she does not support transgender people and often doubles down on her opinions when pressed by critics.
In a new interview, Daniel, 34, showed his continued support for the LGBTQ+ community while addressing Jk‘s comments, adding that he hasn’t spoken to her in years.
Keep reading to find out more…“It makes me really sad, ultimately, because I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic,” Daniel told The Atlantic.
“Jo, obviously Harry Potter would not have happened without her, so nothing in my life would have probably happened the way it is without that person,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Daniel Redcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint emerged as the iconic faces of the fantasy adventure franchise when they assumed the roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley on-screen. Even years later, it’s difficult to envision the wizarding saga without these beloved actors.
A still from the Harry Potter franchise | Credit: Warner Bros.
However, there came a time when the studio almost went ahead with recasting fan-favorite Watson, after she almost left the franchise while struggling with the overwhelming fame that accompanied her role in the film series.
Emma Watson Almost Left Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
During the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special, filmmaker David Yates, who directed the fifth installment, Order of the Phoenix, in the franchise, recalled how Emma Watson once contemplated leaving the series.
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger | Credit: Warner Bros.
The actress shared that she...
A still from the Harry Potter franchise | Credit: Warner Bros.
However, there came a time when the studio almost went ahead with recasting fan-favorite Watson, after she almost left the franchise while struggling with the overwhelming fame that accompanied her role in the film series.
Emma Watson Almost Left Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
During the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special, filmmaker David Yates, who directed the fifth installment, Order of the Phoenix, in the franchise, recalled how Emma Watson once contemplated leaving the series.
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger | Credit: Warner Bros.
The actress shared that she...
- 4/30/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The Harry Potter films based on the novels by J.K. Rowling has gained cult status among audiences across the world. The films also made Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint bonafide stars who became synonymous with their famous characters.
Hollywood star Daniel Radcliffe ( image credit: Warner Brothers)
Over 8 films, the young actors literally grew up on set and formed a close bond not just with each other, but also with the various actors in the ensemble which included many reputed stars. Radcliffe was so enamored with one accomplished actor that he even wrote her a love letter at the end of filming.
Daniel Radcliffe Had A Massive Crush On Helena Bonham Carter
The Harry Potter films were memorable not only for fans around the world, but also for the actors who developed a close bond of friendship over 8 films. While Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson expectedly spent a lot of time together,...
Hollywood star Daniel Radcliffe ( image credit: Warner Brothers)
Over 8 films, the young actors literally grew up on set and formed a close bond not just with each other, but also with the various actors in the ensemble which included many reputed stars. Radcliffe was so enamored with one accomplished actor that he even wrote her a love letter at the end of filming.
Daniel Radcliffe Had A Massive Crush On Helena Bonham Carter
The Harry Potter films were memorable not only for fans around the world, but also for the actors who developed a close bond of friendship over 8 films. While Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson expectedly spent a lot of time together,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Daniel Radcliffe rose to fame taking on the lead role in the Harry Potter franchise alongside Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. The films follow the titular character’s adventures into the wizarding world alongside his friends Hermione and Ron, while also facing off against adversaries like Draco Malfoy. However, a segment of the fan base explored the alternative relationship between Harry and Draco.
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | Credit: Warner Bros.
Radcliffe, who immersed himself in understanding his character for the films, is also not devoid of fans fantasizing about a romantic relationship between the two characters. Radcliffe revealed that he has actually read such fan fiction during an appearance on Vanity Fair’s lie detector test.
Daniel Radcliffe Admitted to Reading Harry-Draco Fan Fictions
Having starred in one of the biggest franchises and a prosperous career in Hollywood, Daniel Radcliffe has undoubtedly encountered various segments of fandom, including being...
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | Credit: Warner Bros.
Radcliffe, who immersed himself in understanding his character for the films, is also not devoid of fans fantasizing about a romantic relationship between the two characters. Radcliffe revealed that he has actually read such fan fiction during an appearance on Vanity Fair’s lie detector test.
Daniel Radcliffe Admitted to Reading Harry-Draco Fan Fictions
Having starred in one of the biggest franchises and a prosperous career in Hollywood, Daniel Radcliffe has undoubtedly encountered various segments of fandom, including being...
- 4/30/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling that became hugely popular with kids and young adults all over the world, gained iconic status when they were adapted into films. The blockbuster movies also made Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson huge stars and gave them their first foothold into the industry.
Hollywood star Emma Watson as Hermione Granger (image credit: Everett)
The three young actors who shared screen space together in 8 films, also formed a really close bond together over the years. This camaraderie turned out to be a pretty cringeworthy situation for Watson and Grint whose characters Ron and Hermione share a famous kiss in the final film. Watson even compared the moment to an incestuous relationship and revealed that it was one of the toughest scenes to do.
Emma Watson Recalled The Challenges She Faced While Kissing Rupert Grint
While the Harry Potter films followed the central...
Hollywood star Emma Watson as Hermione Granger (image credit: Everett)
The three young actors who shared screen space together in 8 films, also formed a really close bond together over the years. This camaraderie turned out to be a pretty cringeworthy situation for Watson and Grint whose characters Ron and Hermione share a famous kiss in the final film. Watson even compared the moment to an incestuous relationship and revealed that it was one of the toughest scenes to do.
Emma Watson Recalled The Challenges She Faced While Kissing Rupert Grint
While the Harry Potter films followed the central...
- 4/30/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Tom Felton has made a household name with his iconic portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series and fans love him for that even now! Even though he has long been separated from the role, he has occasionally spilled the beans on his time working on the magical set and gushed about the movies.
Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) in the Harry Potter series
While many would think that his work in the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows series would be what he enjoyed the most, the answer is absolutely otherwise.
Tom Felton Revealed His ‘Most Enjoyable’ Harry Potter Movie
In an interview with Brit+Co, the 36-year-old actor reflected on his time while shooting the film adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels. Since he has worked in all eight movies, it would be really interesting for him to reveal the movie he enjoyed the most.
Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) in the Harry Potter series
While many would think that his work in the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows series would be what he enjoyed the most, the answer is absolutely otherwise.
Tom Felton Revealed His ‘Most Enjoyable’ Harry Potter Movie
In an interview with Brit+Co, the 36-year-old actor reflected on his time while shooting the film adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels. Since he has worked in all eight movies, it would be really interesting for him to reveal the movie he enjoyed the most.
- 4/30/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
The Harry Potter movies were not just full of magic and adventures – they were also full of celebrity cameos!
Over the years, stars including Julianne Hough and Rege-Jean Page have talked about their small, and uncredited, roles in the blockbuster movie franchise.
Julianne recently detailed an interaction with Emma Watson (aka Hermione) years after they shared the screen in the first movie.
We are now taking a look at the 17 celebs that make surprising cameos in the Harry Potter movies – and we bet there are ton on this list that you never knew about!
Click through the slideshow to find out the 17 celebrities that made surprising cameos in the Harry Potter movies…...
Over the years, stars including Julianne Hough and Rege-Jean Page have talked about their small, and uncredited, roles in the blockbuster movie franchise.
Julianne recently detailed an interaction with Emma Watson (aka Hermione) years after they shared the screen in the first movie.
We are now taking a look at the 17 celebs that make surprising cameos in the Harry Potter movies – and we bet there are ton on this list that you never knew about!
Click through the slideshow to find out the 17 celebrities that made surprising cameos in the Harry Potter movies…...
- 4/27/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Emma Watson, known for her role in the enormously successful Harry Potter series, raised an eyebrow when Warner Bros. decided to split the final film into two parts. Despite the hefty paycheck involved, Watson couldn’t shake off suspicions that the move was nothing but a cash grab. It seemed like Warner Bros. was capitalizing on the hype, leaving the actress feeling a bit skeptical about the whole situation.
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Why Was Emma Watson Against Splitting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Into Parts?
The Harry Potter books were already a sensation, but when the movies hit the big screen, they became a cultural phenomenon of epic proportions. By the time the saga wrapped up in 2011, it felt like the whole world knew about the Boy Who Lived.
Suggested“One take was enough”: Emma Watson Fans Will...
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Why Was Emma Watson Against Splitting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Into Parts?
The Harry Potter books were already a sensation, but when the movies hit the big screen, they became a cultural phenomenon of epic proportions. By the time the saga wrapped up in 2011, it felt like the whole world knew about the Boy Who Lived.
Suggested“One take was enough”: Emma Watson Fans Will...
- 4/25/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Jk Rowling’s Harry Potter franchise is one of the highest-grossing film franchises in the world. Based on seven novels in the series, the films starred Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint as the leading trio and saw fans grow up along with the children in the films. The films and novels were an international phenomenon at the time of release.
While the main storyline ended with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, the studio reportedly wanted to begin a spinoff franchise to expand the franchise. The producers reportedly initially had an idea that involved Newt Scamander finding new beasts, which Jk Rowling shot down in favor of her iteration of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
Jk Rowling Rejected An Initial Pitch For Fantastic Beasts A still from Jk Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
The Fantastic Beasts franchise seems to be...
While the main storyline ended with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, the studio reportedly wanted to begin a spinoff franchise to expand the franchise. The producers reportedly initially had an idea that involved Newt Scamander finding new beasts, which Jk Rowling shot down in favor of her iteration of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
Jk Rowling Rejected An Initial Pitch For Fantastic Beasts A still from Jk Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
The Fantastic Beasts franchise seems to be...
- 4/25/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The Harry Potter franchise introduced an array of interesting characters, which continue to be fan favorites even now. However, the show was majorly carried by three main protagonists who went through thick and thick to tackle several obstacles before eventually defeating Lord Voldemort. With different adventures encapsulated in the franchise, Potterheads made sure to ship the characters with one another in the entire saga.
A still from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter saga
While many fans are already aware of the series’ ending, particularly Hermione Granger ending up with Ron Weasley, one cannot ignore but feel the chemistry that she had with the titular character. And it looks like the author realized her mistake, late but eventually!
Harry Potter Author, J.K. Rowling Acknowledged Her Mistake
In a 2014 interview, the renowned author of Harry Potter novels, J.K. Rowling made a candid admission that she made the wrong decision on...
A still from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter saga
While many fans are already aware of the series’ ending, particularly Hermione Granger ending up with Ron Weasley, one cannot ignore but feel the chemistry that she had with the titular character. And it looks like the author realized her mistake, late but eventually!
Harry Potter Author, J.K. Rowling Acknowledged Her Mistake
In a 2014 interview, the renowned author of Harry Potter novels, J.K. Rowling made a candid admission that she made the wrong decision on...
- 4/24/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
The Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling that became hugely popular with kids and young adults all over the world, gained iconic status when they were adapted into films. The blockbuster movies also made Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson huge stars and gave them their first foothold into the industry.
Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
The three young actors who shared screen space together in 8 films, also formed a really close bond together over the years. In fact, Rupert Grint’s friendship with Emma Watson was so deep that the actor found it immensely difficult to find a romantic connection between his character Ron and Watson’s Hermione in their famous kissing scene.
Why Did Rupert Grint Cringe During His Kissing Scene With Emma Watson?
While the Harry Potter films followed the central protagonist and his legacy as a wizard,...
Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
The three young actors who shared screen space together in 8 films, also formed a really close bond together over the years. In fact, Rupert Grint’s friendship with Emma Watson was so deep that the actor found it immensely difficult to find a romantic connection between his character Ron and Watson’s Hermione in their famous kissing scene.
Why Did Rupert Grint Cringe During His Kissing Scene With Emma Watson?
While the Harry Potter films followed the central protagonist and his legacy as a wizard,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Dan Stevens is having the time of his life as Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has become a big hit for Warner Bros and Legendary. His latest release Abigail has also received great reviews from critics and audiences, with many praising his performance. His versatility in switching from a delightfully charming role to an intense individual in the two films is impressive, to say the least.
Dan Stevens as Frank in Abigail
He has yet another horror film later this year titled Cuckoo, where he stars alongside Hunter Schafer. The horror genre has seen a huge evolution over the years with the Conjuring films, along with Immaculate and The First Omen this year, Stevens is set to continue in the horror genre as he is set to team up with Al Pacino for a new exorcism film.
Dan Stevens and Al Pacino Set to Star in New Horror Film,...
Dan Stevens as Frank in Abigail
He has yet another horror film later this year titled Cuckoo, where he stars alongside Hunter Schafer. The horror genre has seen a huge evolution over the years with the Conjuring films, along with Immaculate and The First Omen this year, Stevens is set to continue in the horror genre as he is set to team up with Al Pacino for a new exorcism film.
Dan Stevens and Al Pacino Set to Star in New Horror Film,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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