Miriam Margolyes is known for her unapologetic and sometimes unconventional takes on the entertainment industry. Recently, at the Hay Festival on June 1st, she shared her less-than-favorable experience with Lily Allen on The Graham Norton Show. Margolyes has been a regular on The Graham Norton Show, often delighting audiences with her whimsical stories. In one memorable episode from 2014, she was joined by Lily Allen, Dominic Cooper, and several other A-list guests. However, this particular episode left Margolyes with a sense of discontent. Speaking to author Philippe Sands, Margolyes described Allen as someone who believed it was all about her.
- 6/4/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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
Katherine Waterston, Simon Pegg, Minnie Driver, Cush Jumbo, Rose Williams and Miriam Margolyes are to star in UK filmmaker Rob Sorrenti’s debut feature Angels In The Asylum.
Parkland Pictures is representing sales on the film, which was inspired by a BBC Newsnight exposé on 50 women who were incarcerated in isolation at Surrey’s Long Grove Asylum, a former hospital for the mentally ill, because they were typhoid carriers, starting in 1907.
The UK shoot is set to begin in early 2025 around the Kent area, with Heather Greenwood, Marie-Elena Dyche and Charlotte Carey producing.
James Friend will be the film’s cinematographer.
Parkland Pictures is representing sales on the film, which was inspired by a BBC Newsnight exposé on 50 women who were incarcerated in isolation at Surrey’s Long Grove Asylum, a former hospital for the mentally ill, because they were typhoid carriers, starting in 1907.
The UK shoot is set to begin in early 2025 around the Kent area, with Heather Greenwood, Marie-Elena Dyche and Charlotte Carey producing.
James Friend will be the film’s cinematographer.
- 5/14/2024
- ScreenDaily
In a recent clip, Margolyes added that ‘we have to do, as my mother used to say, the right thing … voice your disgust and detestation of the Israeli actions’
Miriam Margolyes has called on Jews around the world to “shout, beg, scream for a ceasefire” in Gaza, saying she was “so ashamed of Israel” for defending its actions in the region.
In a video released via the Jewish Council of Australia, Margolyes, 82, said:...
Miriam Margolyes has called on Jews around the world to “shout, beg, scream for a ceasefire” in Gaza, saying she was “so ashamed of Israel” for defending its actions in the region.
In a video released via the Jewish Council of Australia, Margolyes, 82, said:...
- 4/9/2024
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
Miriam Margolyes has called on all Jews “to shout, beg, scream for a ceasefire” in Gaza as the Palestinian territory continues to deal with rising death tolls and, according to aid agency Unrwa USA, is facing a “man-made famine.”
The veteran British-Australian actress and activist, who is best known for starring as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film franchise, released a video on Saturday via the Jewish Council of Australia, in which she said Israel’s prosecution of its war in Gaza has left her “so ashamed of Israel.”
She added, “To me, it seems as if Hitler has won. He’s changed us Jews from being compassionate and caring and do unto others as you would have them do unto you into this vicious, genocidal nationalist nation, pursuing and killing women and children.”
Margolyes said that she condemned Hamas’ actions. On Oct. 7 last year, Hamas launched a terrorist...
The veteran British-Australian actress and activist, who is best known for starring as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film franchise, released a video on Saturday via the Jewish Council of Australia, in which she said Israel’s prosecution of its war in Gaza has left her “so ashamed of Israel.”
She added, “To me, it seems as if Hitler has won. He’s changed us Jews from being compassionate and caring and do unto others as you would have them do unto you into this vicious, genocidal nationalist nation, pursuing and killing women and children.”
Margolyes said that she condemned Hamas’ actions. On Oct. 7 last year, Hamas launched a terrorist...
- 4/9/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Miriam Margolyes is getting called out by a former Harry Potter star following her recent comments about the franchise’s fans.
In a recent interview, the 82-year-old actress – who played Professor Sprout in the movie franchise – said that she’s “worried” for adult fans of the wizarding world series.
“I worry about Harry Potter fans because they should be over that by now,” Miriam said. “It was 25 years ago and it’s for children.”
After Miriam‘s comments went viral, Jessie Cave – who played Lavender Brown in the movies – responded to comments and defended adult Harry Potter fans.
Keep reading to find out more…“It’s such a shame that that happened,” Jessie, 36, shared while appearing on a Dream It Con panel. “You know how she is — she’s just a bit funny. And I think she didn’t mean for it to be taken like that, I hope.”
“Obviously,...
In a recent interview, the 82-year-old actress – who played Professor Sprout in the movie franchise – said that she’s “worried” for adult fans of the wizarding world series.
“I worry about Harry Potter fans because they should be over that by now,” Miriam said. “It was 25 years ago and it’s for children.”
After Miriam‘s comments went viral, Jessie Cave – who played Lavender Brown in the movies – responded to comments and defended adult Harry Potter fans.
Keep reading to find out more…“It’s such a shame that that happened,” Jessie, 36, shared while appearing on a Dream It Con panel. “You know how she is — she’s just a bit funny. And I think she didn’t mean for it to be taken like that, I hope.”
“Obviously,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Jessie Cave has shared her thoughts after Harry Potter co-star Miriam Margolyes divided opinions after saying adult fans of the Jk Rowling book saga-based films worried her.
Cave appeared at Dream it Con and was asked about Margolyes’ comments about fans, who are now adults, needing to outgrow the franchise.
“It’s such a shame that that happened,” she said. “You know how she is — she’s just a bit funny. And I think she didn’t mean for it to be taken like that, I hope.
She then added, “I really don’t like that she said that.”
Cave played the role of Lavender Brown in three films, starting with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2009 and followed by the last two films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Margolyes caused uproar among Harry Potter fans when she appeared on a New Zealand show dissing adult fans of the fantasy saga.
Cave appeared at Dream it Con and was asked about Margolyes’ comments about fans, who are now adults, needing to outgrow the franchise.
“It’s such a shame that that happened,” she said. “You know how she is — she’s just a bit funny. And I think she didn’t mean for it to be taken like that, I hope.
She then added, “I really don’t like that she said that.”
Cave played the role of Lavender Brown in three films, starting with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2009 and followed by the last two films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Margolyes caused uproar among Harry Potter fans when she appeared on a New Zealand show dissing adult fans of the fantasy saga.
- 3/27/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
While it may have been almost a decade and a half since the last film in the iconic Harry Potter franchise was released for the big screen, the legacy of the cinematic experiences as well as the literary excellence achieved by author J.K. Rowling will always be dearly remembered by the fans.
Even though many who grew up watching the movies or reading books may now be full-fledged adults, they still haven’t forgotten their experiences with these pieces of popular culture.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows- Part 2
However, according to film industry veteran Miriam Margolyes, the adults who still love either the films or the books should move on from them. In a recent interview, she claimed that the creative property is primarily for kids, which is why adults should move on from them and look for something else.
Miriam Margolyes...
Even though many who grew up watching the movies or reading books may now be full-fledged adults, they still haven’t forgotten their experiences with these pieces of popular culture.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows- Part 2
However, according to film industry veteran Miriam Margolyes, the adults who still love either the films or the books should move on from them. In a recent interview, she claimed that the creative property is primarily for kids, which is why adults should move on from them and look for something else.
Miriam Margolyes...
- 3/26/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Miriam Margolyes Reflects on Harry Potter’s Lasting Impact British actress Miriam Margolyes, known for her portrayal of Professor Pomona Sprout in the Harry Potter series, has recently addressed the fervent adult fanbase of the franchise. Margolyes acknowledges the success of the series, stating, I’m glad it’s a success, yet she expresses concern for those who remain deeply entrenched in the wizarding world. As the actress observes the continuous engagement of fans with the series through events and memorabilia, she notes a sense of unease with the level of devotion shown by adults towards what she believes to be children’s stories.
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- 3/21/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Miriam Margolyes is doubling down on her thoughts that adult Harry Potter fans should move on from stanning the film and book series created by J.K. Rowling.
After her initial opinion went viral, Margolyes booked another interview where she was asked about her divisive take amid the backlash she’s received.
“I’m not unhappy about it. I just think that it’s for children,” Margolyes said on Australia’s ABC News Breakfast about being unhappy with adult Harry Potter fans.
She continued, “And if your balls have dropped, then it’s time to forget about it. You know, go on to other things.”
Margolyes acknowledged that Harry Potter is “a great series” and “it’s a wonderful set of films,” adding that she is proud to have been part of the universe.
“But it was 25 years ago. Grow up!” she added.
Margolyes invited fans to read Dickens instead. She...
After her initial opinion went viral, Margolyes booked another interview where she was asked about her divisive take amid the backlash she’s received.
“I’m not unhappy about it. I just think that it’s for children,” Margolyes said on Australia’s ABC News Breakfast about being unhappy with adult Harry Potter fans.
She continued, “And if your balls have dropped, then it’s time to forget about it. You know, go on to other things.”
Margolyes acknowledged that Harry Potter is “a great series” and “it’s a wonderful set of films,” adding that she is proud to have been part of the universe.
“But it was 25 years ago. Grow up!” she added.
Margolyes invited fans to read Dickens instead. She...
- 3/17/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Miriam Margolyes is widely recognized as a versatile actress. She initially gained fame for her work as a voice artist before transitioning into film and television. Her notable roles include Elephant Ethel in ‘Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers’ (1977), and various characters in ‘Blackadder’ alongside Rowan Atkinson. Margolyes received critical acclaim for her performances as Flora Finching in ‘Little Dorrit’ (1988) and Mrs. Mingott in ‘The Age of Innocence’ (1993), earning her a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Many younger audiences know Margolyes for her portrayal of Professor Sprout in the ‘Harry Potter’ film series. Despite her extensive career, Margolyes remains active in the industry. Her creative ventures span across various roles and projects, which are too numerous to summarize fully. However, she shares insights into her career in her book ‘Oh Miriam!’, released in September 2023.
In her book, Margolyes reveals that Marvel Studios contacted her regarding a potential role in ‘Agatha,’ a...
Many younger audiences know Margolyes for her portrayal of Professor Sprout in the ‘Harry Potter’ film series. Despite her extensive career, Margolyes remains active in the industry. Her creative ventures span across various roles and projects, which are too numerous to summarize fully. However, she shares insights into her career in her book ‘Oh Miriam!’, released in September 2023.
In her book, Margolyes reveals that Marvel Studios contacted her regarding a potential role in ‘Agatha,’ a...
- 3/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Miriam Margolyes is one of the most versatile actresses you can come across. She initially gained fame as a voice artist until she eventually expanded into film and television in ‘Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers’ (1977), and various characters in ‘Blackadder’ alongside Rowan Atkinson. She won acclaim for her portrayal of Flora Finching in ‘Little Dorrit’ (1988), and Mrs. Mingott in ‘The Age of Innocence’ (1993), earning her a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Younger audiences will most certainly recognize Margolyes by her portrayal of Professor Sprout in ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.’ She is still active in the community and her roles and creative ventures are truly too numerous to be summarized, but don’t worry she reminisced about her wild career in her upcoming book Oh Miriam! which was released back in September 2023.
In her book, Miriam claims she was...
Younger audiences will most certainly recognize Margolyes by her portrayal of Professor Sprout in ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.’ She is still active in the community and her roles and creative ventures are truly too numerous to be summarized, but don’t worry she reminisced about her wild career in her upcoming book Oh Miriam! which was released back in September 2023.
In her book, Miriam claims she was...
- 3/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The Professor Sprout actor Miriam Margolye in Harry Potter is urging all avid adult fans of the wizarding world to grow up and move on, as she believes the series is primarily for children. While there’s truth to her statement, it’s undeniable that the series has played a significant role in the lives of many millennials and Gen Z individuals. Even though they’ve grown up, their love for Harry Potter continues to provide a much-needed escape from reality, when it gets a bit too much.
Miriam Margolyes as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise
Miriam Margolyes Urges Adult Harry Potter Fans to Move On!
It’s not easy to move on from Harry Potter, especially when companies continuously fuel the nostalgia with spin-offs like Fantastic Beasts, the Cursed Child play, and the countless merchandise and theme parks and experiences. They’re all flawlessly designed to whisk...
Miriam Margolyes as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise
Miriam Margolyes Urges Adult Harry Potter Fans to Move On!
It’s not easy to move on from Harry Potter, especially when companies continuously fuel the nostalgia with spin-offs like Fantastic Beasts, the Cursed Child play, and the countless merchandise and theme parks and experiences. They’re all flawlessly designed to whisk...
- 3/17/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
From the enchanting halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to the thrilling battles against the dark forces of Voldemort, J.K. Rowling’s masterpiece Harry Potter series has been alluring people irrespective of age limit. While children discover the wizard world on their first touch, adults love to revisit the characters and become nostalgic.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
Meanwhile, Miriam Margolyes, who starred as Professor Sprout in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Pt 2 has recently upset the adult fans.
Suggested“We didn’t need her anyway”: Fans Slam Harry Potter Actress for Humiliating $9.5B Franchise, Saying It’s No ‘Charles Dickens’
Margolyes said in two interviews that she is worried about Harry Potter fans. She reaffirmed that it is for children only.
Miriam Margolyes Worries about Adult Harry Potter Fans
Miriam Margolyes, the 82-year-old actress,...
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
Meanwhile, Miriam Margolyes, who starred as Professor Sprout in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Pt 2 has recently upset the adult fans.
Suggested“We didn’t need her anyway”: Fans Slam Harry Potter Actress for Humiliating $9.5B Franchise, Saying It’s No ‘Charles Dickens’
Margolyes said in two interviews that she is worried about Harry Potter fans. She reaffirmed that it is for children only.
Miriam Margolyes Worries about Adult Harry Potter Fans
Miriam Margolyes, the 82-year-old actress,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Miriam Margolyes is an incredible English and Australian actress who has been part of several revered and acclaimed projects. Yet every Harry Potter fan, or hater, would know her best as the bubbly and cheerful Professor Sprout. Despite only being in two of the eight movies of the popular fantasy franchise, the actress recently came into the limelight when she made a pretty controversial statement about it.
Miriam Margolyes (Image: YouTube | The Graham Norton Show)
And now the actress is yet again in the spotlight for revealing she was offered a Marvel show. But she turned it down for what fans think is a totally absurd reason.
Reason Why Miriam Margolyes Turned Down Marvel Margolyes reveals she was offered a role in Agatha (Image via British Vogue)
The Marvel franchise might have seen a bit of a downfall when it comes to their box office, but there is no denying...
Miriam Margolyes (Image: YouTube | The Graham Norton Show)
And now the actress is yet again in the spotlight for revealing she was offered a Marvel show. But she turned it down for what fans think is a totally absurd reason.
Reason Why Miriam Margolyes Turned Down Marvel Margolyes reveals she was offered a role in Agatha (Image via British Vogue)
The Marvel franchise might have seen a bit of a downfall when it comes to their box office, but there is no denying...
- 3/17/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
“Harry Potter” franchise professor Miriam Margolyes told News Corp Australia’s News.com.au that she was approached by Marvel to star in a project described to her as “a story about witches. But she ultimately turned it down due to its location, along with the fact that playing the Potter films’ Pomona Sprout had her reluctant to play in the magic world again. Given the timing and Marvel’s projects in development, it appears to be “WandaVision” spinoff miniseries “Agatha.”
The actress explained in the interview, published last year, that the show’s location was a problem for her. “I don’t like America and I didn’t want to be in Georgia for four months,” she said. “So I just said, ‘well, I want a million pounds’ and they said, ‘you can have half a million,’ and I said, ‘no, I don’t want to do it,’ so it just stopped.
The actress explained in the interview, published last year, that the show’s location was a problem for her. “I don’t like America and I didn’t want to be in Georgia for four months,” she said. “So I just said, ‘well, I want a million pounds’ and they said, ‘you can have half a million,’ and I said, ‘no, I don’t want to do it,’ so it just stopped.
- 3/16/2024
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Miriam Margolyes is opening up about turning down the chance to star in a Marvel project.
In her new autobiography Oh Miriam!, the 82-year-old actress – who played Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter movies – revealed that she passed on a role in the WandaVision spinoff series, Agatha.
Keep reading to find out more…“They contacted me and said, ‘we’re doing a story about witches’. I thought, ‘oh god, not witches again, because I’ve done that with Harry Potter,” Miriam wrote, according to News Corp Australia.
“I don’t like America and I didn’t want to be in Georgia for four months,” Miriam continued. “So I just said, ‘well, I want a million pounds’ [which would be about $1.2 million in U.S. dollars] and they said, ‘you can have half a million’, and I said, ‘no, I don’t want to do it’, so it just stopped. Really it’s a story about my own greed rather than anything else.
In her new autobiography Oh Miriam!, the 82-year-old actress – who played Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter movies – revealed that she passed on a role in the WandaVision spinoff series, Agatha.
Keep reading to find out more…“They contacted me and said, ‘we’re doing a story about witches’. I thought, ‘oh god, not witches again, because I’ve done that with Harry Potter,” Miriam wrote, according to News Corp Australia.
“I don’t like America and I didn’t want to be in Georgia for four months,” Miriam continued. “So I just said, ‘well, I want a million pounds’ [which would be about $1.2 million in U.S. dollars] and they said, ‘you can have half a million’, and I said, ‘no, I don’t want to do it’, so it just stopped. Really it’s a story about my own greed rather than anything else.
- 3/16/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The world was forever enchanted when J.K. Rowling penned down the tale of Harry Potter. The journey of the boy who lived and his friends became a global phenomenon and is now a cultural touchstone. It ignited a fascination with witches and wizards, and popularized the magic genre, inspiring countless books, movies, and video games.
Kathryn Hahn || WandaVision
Now, the magic continues, but with a superhero twist. Marvel is delving deeper into the mystical realm with “Agatha”. The show will feature several magic users and thus fans expect their favorite Harry Potter actors to somehow show up in the MCU. However, recent casting news nixes one such potential actor from the wizarding franchise.
SUGGESTED3 MCU Characters We’d Like to See in Agatha: Darkhold Diaries (& 3 We Won’t) Harry Potter’s Miriam Margolyes Turned Down A Role In Marvel’s Agatha Miriam Margolyes || Harry Potter
Miriam Margolyes is an...
Kathryn Hahn || WandaVision
Now, the magic continues, but with a superhero twist. Marvel is delving deeper into the mystical realm with “Agatha”. The show will feature several magic users and thus fans expect their favorite Harry Potter actors to somehow show up in the MCU. However, recent casting news nixes one such potential actor from the wizarding franchise.
SUGGESTED3 MCU Characters We’d Like to See in Agatha: Darkhold Diaries (& 3 We Won’t) Harry Potter’s Miriam Margolyes Turned Down A Role In Marvel’s Agatha Miriam Margolyes || Harry Potter
Miriam Margolyes is an...
- 3/16/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Actress Miriam Margolyes, who played Professor Pomona Sprout in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise series says the fantasy film series is for children and adult fans should be over it. “They should be over that by now,” said Margolyes, adding that “You know, I mean, it was 25 years ago, and it’s for children. I think it’s for children.”
Professor Sprout taught herbology at Hogwarts and was head of the Hufflepuff House. She appeared in 2002’s ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ and 2011’s ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2’.
“They get stuck in it,” Margolyes told New Zealand’s 1News, reports variety.com.
The actress added: “I do Cameos, and people say, ‘Oh, we’re having a ‘Harry Potter’ -themed wedding,’ and I think, ‘Gosh, what’s their first night of fun going to be?’ I can’t even think about it. No.”
Though she...
Professor Sprout taught herbology at Hogwarts and was head of the Hufflepuff House. She appeared in 2002’s ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ and 2011’s ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2’.
“They get stuck in it,” Margolyes told New Zealand’s 1News, reports variety.com.
The actress added: “I do Cameos, and people say, ‘Oh, we’re having a ‘Harry Potter’ -themed wedding,’ and I think, ‘Gosh, what’s their first night of fun going to be?’ I can’t even think about it. No.”
Though she...
- 3/10/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Miriam Margolyes has some opinions about Harry Potter fans who have continued to stan the J.K. Rowland-created world into their adulthood.
In a recent interview, Margolyes opened up about her experience with fans of the wizarding world and mentioned she was concerned for them.
“I worry about Harry Potter fans because they should be over that by now,” Margolyes said in an interview with New Zeland’s 1News. “It was 25 years ago, and it’s for children. I think it’s for children.”
Margolyes portrayed Professor Pomona Sprout in 2002’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and reprised her role in 2011’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2. The actress says she gets requests for Cameo from Harry Potter fans for special occasions.
“They get stuck in it. I do Cameos, and people say, ‘We’re having a Harry Potter-themed wedding, and I think, ‘Gosh, what’s...
In a recent interview, Margolyes opened up about her experience with fans of the wizarding world and mentioned she was concerned for them.
“I worry about Harry Potter fans because they should be over that by now,” Margolyes said in an interview with New Zeland’s 1News. “It was 25 years ago, and it’s for children. I think it’s for children.”
Margolyes portrayed Professor Pomona Sprout in 2002’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and reprised her role in 2011’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2. The actress says she gets requests for Cameo from Harry Potter fans for special occasions.
“They get stuck in it. I do Cameos, and people say, ‘We’re having a Harry Potter-themed wedding, and I think, ‘Gosh, what’s...
- 3/9/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
“Harry Potter” actor Miriam Margolyes is concerned about adult fans of the beloved franchise.
“They should be over that by now,” Margolyes said in a recent interview with New Zealand’s 1News. “You know, I mean, it was 25 years ago, and it’s for children. I think it’s for children.”
Margolyes played Professor Pomona Sprout, who taught herbology at Hogwarts and was head of the Hufflepuff House. She appeared in 2002’s “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” and 2011’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.”
“They get stuck in it,” Margolyes said. “I do Cameos, and people say, ‘Oh, we’re having a “Harry Potter”-themed wedding,’ and I think, ‘Gosh, what’s their first night of fun going to be?’ I can’t even think about it. No.”
Although she acknowledged that the fantasy film series is “wonderful” and that she’s “very grateful to it,...
“They should be over that by now,” Margolyes said in a recent interview with New Zealand’s 1News. “You know, I mean, it was 25 years ago, and it’s for children. I think it’s for children.”
Margolyes played Professor Pomona Sprout, who taught herbology at Hogwarts and was head of the Hufflepuff House. She appeared in 2002’s “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” and 2011’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.”
“They get stuck in it,” Margolyes said. “I do Cameos, and people say, ‘Oh, we’re having a “Harry Potter”-themed wedding,’ and I think, ‘Gosh, what’s their first night of fun going to be?’ I can’t even think about it. No.”
Although she acknowledged that the fantasy film series is “wonderful” and that she’s “very grateful to it,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes has some thoughts about the people who are still superfans of the famous film franchise.
During an interview with New Zealand’s 1News network, Margolyes was asked how Harry Potter and Blackadder fans approach her differently when they see her in public. She explained that fans of the British sitcom that starred Rowan Atkinson usually ask her to say, “Wicked child.” But instead of answering the question about Harry Potter, she decided to share how she feels about the fandom.
“I worry about Harry Potter fans because they should be over that by now,” Margolyes said. “It was 25 years ago, and it’s for children,” clarifying, “I think it’s for children.
The actress portrayed Professor Pomona Sprout in the film franchise. Her character taught herbology and was the head of the Hufflepuff House. While speaking with the host, Margolyes seemed confused about the fact...
During an interview with New Zealand’s 1News network, Margolyes was asked how Harry Potter and Blackadder fans approach her differently when they see her in public. She explained that fans of the British sitcom that starred Rowan Atkinson usually ask her to say, “Wicked child.” But instead of answering the question about Harry Potter, she decided to share how she feels about the fandom.
“I worry about Harry Potter fans because they should be over that by now,” Margolyes said. “It was 25 years ago, and it’s for children,” clarifying, “I think it’s for children.
The actress portrayed Professor Pomona Sprout in the film franchise. Her character taught herbology and was the head of the Hufflepuff House. While speaking with the host, Margolyes seemed confused about the fact...
- 3/9/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Australian actress Miriam Margolyes who portrayed Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film series (2002-2011) decided to annihilate the adult fans of the franchise. In one of her recent interviews, Margolyes claimed that Harry Potter is “for children” and adult fans should get over it, now. For a lot of people between the ages of 25 and 35, the franchise played a key role in shaping their childhood. So obviously, the Harry Potter films are still comfort films for a large part of the generation.
Miriam Margolyes as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise
The Harry Potter film series is undoubtedly one of the most popular film franchises of all time and Margolyes has admitted that getting a role in the franchise was a golden opportunity that she is grateful for. The 82-year-old actress has won several prestigious awards, including a British Academy Film Award for her work in The Age of Innocence...
Miriam Margolyes as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise
The Harry Potter film series is undoubtedly one of the most popular film franchises of all time and Margolyes has admitted that getting a role in the franchise was a golden opportunity that she is grateful for. The 82-year-old actress has won several prestigious awards, including a British Academy Film Award for her work in The Age of Innocence...
- 3/9/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Miriam Margolyes is telling adult Harry Potter fans it’s time to move in.
In a new interview, 82-year-old actress – who played Professor Sprout in the movie franchise – said that she’s “worried” for adult fans of the wizarding world series.
Keep reading to find out more…“Harry Potter — I worry about Harry Potter fans because they should be over that by now,” Miriam said on New Zealand’s 1News when asked to compare fans of the movie series to her 1980s BBC1 sitcom Blackadder.
“It was 25 years ago and it’s for children,” she added.
Miriam went on to admit that she’s confused as to why adults are still such big fans of Harry Potter even after all these years.
“They get stuck in it,” Miriam explained. “I do Cameos, and people say, ‘We’re having a Harry Potter-themed wedding, and I think, ‘Gosh, what’s their...
In a new interview, 82-year-old actress – who played Professor Sprout in the movie franchise – said that she’s “worried” for adult fans of the wizarding world series.
Keep reading to find out more…“Harry Potter — I worry about Harry Potter fans because they should be over that by now,” Miriam said on New Zealand’s 1News when asked to compare fans of the movie series to her 1980s BBC1 sitcom Blackadder.
“It was 25 years ago and it’s for children,” she added.
Miriam went on to admit that she’s confused as to why adults are still such big fans of Harry Potter even after all these years.
“They get stuck in it,” Miriam explained. “I do Cameos, and people say, ‘We’re having a Harry Potter-themed wedding, and I think, ‘Gosh, what’s their...
- 3/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
If you can get with the larky premise, Kiran Rao’s tale of mixed-up newlyweds makes for a gently probing comedy of manners
With a film set in rural India in 2001, Mumbai Diaries’ Kiran Rao directs a tale of two newlywed couples taking a long journey by train to set up their new homes in different villages. Changing trains by night in a rush, one groom grabs the hand of the wrong woman and hustles her off the train with him. The mistake isn’t discovered until they reach his village. Anyone who sits down to this gentle comedy-drama on the basis that its wife-swapping premise sounds like a saucy throwback to the Confessions of a Window Cleaner-style romps of Britcoms past is in for a sad disappointment, but they’ll find themselves entertained nevertheless.
It’s not quite as implausible as it might sound: both marriages are arranged, so...
With a film set in rural India in 2001, Mumbai Diaries’ Kiran Rao directs a tale of two newlywed couples taking a long journey by train to set up their new homes in different villages. Changing trains by night in a rush, one groom grabs the hand of the wrong woman and hustles her off the train with him. The mistake isn’t discovered until they reach his village. Anyone who sits down to this gentle comedy-drama on the basis that its wife-swapping premise sounds like a saucy throwback to the Confessions of a Window Cleaner-style romps of Britcoms past is in for a sad disappointment, but they’ll find themselves entertained nevertheless.
It’s not quite as implausible as it might sound: both marriages are arranged, so...
- 3/1/2024
- by Catherine Bray
- The Guardian - Film News
With “The Devil Wears Prada” (2007), “The Girl on the Train” (2017) and now “Oppenheimer,” Emily Blunt has reaped three BAFTA bids for individual performances. She also contended for Rising Star in 2007. But she has gone home empty-handed. That could change this year.
Her two prior bids were for films that didn’t make the cut for Best Picture. Conversely, “Oppenheimer” is widely expected to win that award. That could give the edge to Blunt in the highly competitive Supporting Actress race as it did for Helena Bonham Carter (“The King’s Speech”), Judi Dench (“Shakespeare in Love”) and Juliette Binoche (“The English Patient”).
Praise for Blunt’s performance and career as a whole would fit the bill of the likes of Miriam Margolyes (“The Age of Innocence”), Sigourney Weaver (“The Ice Storm”) and Tilda Swinton (“Michael Clayton”). They had delivered many lauded performances, but had never been rewarded.
The BAFTAs have long...
Her two prior bids were for films that didn’t make the cut for Best Picture. Conversely, “Oppenheimer” is widely expected to win that award. That could give the edge to Blunt in the highly competitive Supporting Actress race as it did for Helena Bonham Carter (“The King’s Speech”), Judi Dench (“Shakespeare in Love”) and Juliette Binoche (“The English Patient”).
Praise for Blunt’s performance and career as a whole would fit the bill of the likes of Miriam Margolyes (“The Age of Innocence”), Sigourney Weaver (“The Ice Storm”) and Tilda Swinton (“Michael Clayton”). They had delivered many lauded performances, but had never been rewarded.
The BAFTAs have long...
- 2/15/2024
- by Nick Bisa
- Gold Derby
Finalists have been announced for the 2024 British Animation Awards, which will take place on March 7 at London’s BFI Southbank.
Contending for best feature film are “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget,” “A Cat Called Dom,” “Kensuke’s Kingdom,” “Puffin Rock and The New Friends” and “The Amazing Maurice.”
“Christopher at Sea,” “The Debutante” and “All Gucci My Broski” are nominated in the short film category.
Adjoa Andoh, Benedict Cumberbatch, Emilia Clarke, Idris Elba, Claire Foy, Tom Hollander and Hugh Laurie are among the ensemble cast members nominated for best voice performance for “Mog’s Christmas” “The Amazing Maurice” and “The Boy, the Mole, The Fox and the Horse.”
Baa also acknowledges achievement in television, with “Tweedy & Fluff,” “The Sound Collector – Harp Strings,” “The Rubbish World of Dave Spud – Moonbreaker” and “Lloyd of the Flies” nominated for best children’s series.
For best original music, composer David Arnold is nominated for “Mog’s Christmas...
Contending for best feature film are “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget,” “A Cat Called Dom,” “Kensuke’s Kingdom,” “Puffin Rock and The New Friends” and “The Amazing Maurice.”
“Christopher at Sea,” “The Debutante” and “All Gucci My Broski” are nominated in the short film category.
Adjoa Andoh, Benedict Cumberbatch, Emilia Clarke, Idris Elba, Claire Foy, Tom Hollander and Hugh Laurie are among the ensemble cast members nominated for best voice performance for “Mog’s Christmas” “The Amazing Maurice” and “The Boy, the Mole, The Fox and the Horse.”
Baa also acknowledges achievement in television, with “Tweedy & Fluff,” “The Sound Collector – Harp Strings,” “The Rubbish World of Dave Spud – Moonbreaker” and “Lloyd of the Flies” nominated for best children’s series.
For best original music, composer David Arnold is nominated for “Mog’s Christmas...
- 2/14/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
“The Girl on the Train,” “A Quiet Place,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” “The Devil Wears Prada,” “Sicario,” “Looper,” “The Young Victoria.” Those are just a select few of the many acclaimed performances delivered by Emily Blunt in her first two decades as a star. She has been nominated for seven Golden Globes, seven Critics’ Choice Awards, four SAG Awards and three BAFTAs. She’s won at the Globes (“Gideon’s Daughter”), Critics’ Choice (“Edge of Tomorrow”) and SAG (“A Quiet Place.”) So how has this widely beloved actress not had her time in the sun with the academy?
She has never been part of a Best Picture nominee. None of those aforementioned films of hers made the cut with the academy in the top category. This will undoubtedly change with “Oppenheimer.” Indeed this 3-hour pressure-cooker of an epic is widely predicted to win the top prize.
With the immense good will and...
She has never been part of a Best Picture nominee. None of those aforementioned films of hers made the cut with the academy in the top category. This will undoubtedly change with “Oppenheimer.” Indeed this 3-hour pressure-cooker of an epic is widely predicted to win the top prize.
With the immense good will and...
- 1/8/2024
- by Nick Bisa
- Gold Derby
The new year is nearly upon us and it’s shaping up to be a hot one in TV land as more and more countries get in on the premium drama series act. Here, we round up 15 of the buzziest titles you’re set to hear much more about over the coming year, from Doctor Who to The Count of Monte Cristo to Netflix Italy’s pornography drama Supersex.
‘Doctor Who’ (BBC)
It’s back like you’ve never seen it before. The 40th season of Doctor Who, the outsized British sci-fi series that has been on and off screens for 60 years, will kick off next year with its first ever Black lead alongside a healthy budget boost coupled with several spin-offs. Anticipation surrounding the Doctor’s latest adventures rarely ramps down but there is extra bite with this one. Following his star breakout turn as Eric Effiong in Netflix’s Sex Education,...
‘Doctor Who’ (BBC)
It’s back like you’ve never seen it before. The 40th season of Doctor Who, the outsized British sci-fi series that has been on and off screens for 60 years, will kick off next year with its first ever Black lead alongside a healthy budget boost coupled with several spin-offs. Anticipation surrounding the Doctor’s latest adventures rarely ramps down but there is extra bite with this one. Following his star breakout turn as Eric Effiong in Netflix’s Sex Education,...
- 12/24/2023
- by Max Goldbart and Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Christmas Books That Were Turned Into Movies ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Not everyone likes reading books. It demands a big chunk of your time and a lot of concentration. And come on, let’s be real, why bother when you can easily watch a two-hour movie adaptation that covers all the important scenes and leaves out all the fillers? Besides, even for the most avid book readers, diving into Christmas-themed books might not be very high up on their list of holiday priorities. So, what better way to fill in that book void on Christmas than by watching some Christmas films based on books?
Here are 5 holiday-themed books that were turned into movies.
1. The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)
“The Man Who Invented Christmas” is a Charles Dickens biographical film based on a book written by Les Standiford. It was released on November 22, 2017, in Canada and was directed by Bharat Nalluri. It stars Dan Stevens,...
Not everyone likes reading books. It demands a big chunk of your time and a lot of concentration. And come on, let’s be real, why bother when you can easily watch a two-hour movie adaptation that covers all the important scenes and leaves out all the fillers? Besides, even for the most avid book readers, diving into Christmas-themed books might not be very high up on their list of holiday priorities. So, what better way to fill in that book void on Christmas than by watching some Christmas films based on books?
Here are 5 holiday-themed books that were turned into movies.
1. The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)
“The Man Who Invented Christmas” is a Charles Dickens biographical film based on a book written by Les Standiford. It was released on November 22, 2017, in Canada and was directed by Bharat Nalluri. It stars Dan Stevens,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
Exclusive: Doctor Who, the long-running BBC sci-fi series, has shifted away from a residual model for its writers since Disney+ came on board as a partner, we understand.
The series, which is currently celebrating its 60th anniversary with a trio of specials from returning showrunner Russell T. Davies, has moved towards a buyout model for writers, Deadline has been told.
Sources said that episodic writers are now being paid a large fee upfront rather than a smaller fee plus residuals that has seen previous scribes earn additional compensation when Doctor Who is repeated.
Doctor Who, which has aired nearly 900 episodes over six decades, has been one of the most lucrative British sources of residuals for former writers down the years as it is so heavily repeated. The entire back catalog has just landed on BBC iPlayer, for example.
While Deadline understands that contracts were freely negotiated and agreed with writers and their agents,...
The series, which is currently celebrating its 60th anniversary with a trio of specials from returning showrunner Russell T. Davies, has moved towards a buyout model for writers, Deadline has been told.
Sources said that episodic writers are now being paid a large fee upfront rather than a smaller fee plus residuals that has seen previous scribes earn additional compensation when Doctor Who is repeated.
Doctor Who, which has aired nearly 900 episodes over six decades, has been one of the most lucrative British sources of residuals for former writers down the years as it is so heavily repeated. The entire back catalog has just landed on BBC iPlayer, for example.
While Deadline understands that contracts were freely negotiated and agreed with writers and their agents,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Warning: contains spoilers for Doctor Who: The Star Beast.
The first of the new David Tennant and Catherine Tate-fronted episodes is called simply “The Star Beast”, a title it shares with the 1980 Doctor Who Weekly comic strip (published in the US by Marvel Comics as “Stan Lee Presents: Doctor Who”) “Doctor Who and the Star Beast”, featuring the Fourth Doctor as played by Tom Baker.
The TV special stars Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the fluffy alien “Beep the Meep”, who first appeared in that comic. And if we put the poster for the special alongside the cover of that comic (see above) there are… similarities.
It wouldn’t be the first time the Doctor Who TV series has adapted stories from other mediums. The most famous example would be when Paul Cornell was invited to adapt the Seventh Doctor novel he had written for Virgin New Adventures,...
The first of the new David Tennant and Catherine Tate-fronted episodes is called simply “The Star Beast”, a title it shares with the 1980 Doctor Who Weekly comic strip (published in the US by Marvel Comics as “Stan Lee Presents: Doctor Who”) “Doctor Who and the Star Beast”, featuring the Fourth Doctor as played by Tom Baker.
The TV special stars Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the fluffy alien “Beep the Meep”, who first appeared in that comic. And if we put the poster for the special alongside the cover of that comic (see above) there are… similarities.
It wouldn’t be the first time the Doctor Who TV series has adapted stories from other mediums. The most famous example would be when Paul Cornell was invited to adapt the Seventh Doctor novel he had written for Virgin New Adventures,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The 60th anniversary of BBC's "Doctor Who" TV specials, directed by Rachel Talalay, Tom Kingsley and Chanya Button, starring David Tennant, include "The Star Beast" November 25, 2023, "Wild Blue Yonder" December 2, 2023 and "The Giggle" December 9, 2023 on Disney+:
".... the anniversaries reunite the 'Fourteenth Doctor' (David Tennant) and 'Donna Temple-Noble' (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the 'Toymaker' (Neil Patrick Harris)..."
Cast also includes Yasmin Finney, Miriam Margolyes, Ruth Madeley, Jacqueline King, Karl Collins and Jemma Redgrave .
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".... the anniversaries reunite the 'Fourteenth Doctor' (David Tennant) and 'Donna Temple-Noble' (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the 'Toymaker' (Neil Patrick Harris)..."
Cast also includes Yasmin Finney, Miriam Margolyes, Ruth Madeley, Jacqueline King, Karl Collins and Jemma Redgrave .
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- 11/18/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The 60th anniversary of BBC's "Doctor Who" TV specials, directed by Rachel Talalay, Tom Kingsley and Chanya Button, starring David Tennant, include "The Star Beast" November 25, 2023, "Wild Blue Yonder" December 2, 2023 and "The Giggle" December 9, 2023 on Disney+:
".... the anniversaries reunite the 'Fourteenth Doctor' (David Tennant) and 'Donna Temple-Noble' (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the 'Toymaker' (Neil Patrick Harris)..."
Cast also includes Yasmin Finney, Miriam Margolyes, Ruth Madeley, Jacqueline King, Karl Collins and Jemma Redgrave .
Click he images to enlarge...
".... the anniversaries reunite the 'Fourteenth Doctor' (David Tennant) and 'Donna Temple-Noble' (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the 'Toymaker' (Neil Patrick Harris)..."
Cast also includes Yasmin Finney, Miriam Margolyes, Ruth Madeley, Jacqueline King, Karl Collins and Jemma Redgrave .
Click he images to enlarge...
- 11/8/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Miriam Margolyes, who played Professor Sprout in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, is lending her voice to a new kids project titled “Badjelly,” Variety can confirm.
Based on the Spike Milligan children’s book “Badjelly the Witch: A Fairy Story,” the animated series will bring to life Milligan’s original tale about two siblings who go searching for a lost cow – and stumble upon a cast of magical creatures.
Margolyes is set to play Badjelly in the project, who is described as “the wickedest witch in all the world.” When she bumps into brother and sister Tim and Rose on their adventures in the great black forest high jinks ensue. Tim will be voiced by Malachi Hall (“The Flatshare”) while Ava Diakhaby (“Shortland Street”) plays Rose.
The 13-part series is aimed at 7-11 year old and is set for delivery in 2025. The show is already in production.
“’Badjelly’ delivers a...
Based on the Spike Milligan children’s book “Badjelly the Witch: A Fairy Story,” the animated series will bring to life Milligan’s original tale about two siblings who go searching for a lost cow – and stumble upon a cast of magical creatures.
Margolyes is set to play Badjelly in the project, who is described as “the wickedest witch in all the world.” When she bumps into brother and sister Tim and Rose on their adventures in the great black forest high jinks ensue. Tim will be voiced by Malachi Hall (“The Flatshare”) while Ava Diakhaby (“Shortland Street”) plays Rose.
The 13-part series is aimed at 7-11 year old and is set for delivery in 2025. The show is already in production.
“’Badjelly’ delivers a...
- 11/2/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
AMC Networks’ The Walking Dead spinoff Fear the Walking Dead will air the series’ final episodes in November 2023. The zombie apocalypse action-horror series will wrap up its eight-season run with a two-part finale on November 18th.
AMC and AMC+’s November lineup also includes Planet Earth III presented by Sir David Attenborough, new films every Friday, a Nicolas Cage-A-Thon, and the kick-off of winter holiday programming.
2023 November AMC and AMC+ Schedule
Fear the Walking Dead Season 8B – Final Episodes Continue Every Sunday
Now that Shrike (Maya Eshet) and her influence are gone, Madison (Kim Dickens) sets sights on transforming Padre into the safe haven the old Stadium was meant to be. But in doing so the island becomes a target as well as a beacon as word of Madison and this land of resources spreads, attracting unwanted attention that puts Padre back in peril and questions whether our heroes even deserve to save it.
AMC and AMC+’s November lineup also includes Planet Earth III presented by Sir David Attenborough, new films every Friday, a Nicolas Cage-A-Thon, and the kick-off of winter holiday programming.
2023 November AMC and AMC+ Schedule
Fear the Walking Dead Season 8B – Final Episodes Continue Every Sunday
Now that Shrike (Maya Eshet) and her influence are gone, Madison (Kim Dickens) sets sights on transforming Padre into the safe haven the old Stadium was meant to be. But in doing so the island becomes a target as well as a beacon as word of Madison and this land of resources spreads, attracting unwanted attention that puts Padre back in peril and questions whether our heroes even deserve to save it.
- 10/31/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Praise Russell T Davies and his list of demands – Doctor Who is coming back to Saturday nights!
There’s no more guesswork required as to when the three 60th anniversary specials will air; the BBC has confirmed that we’ll get one a week starting from Saturday November 25, two days after the show’s official birthday on Thursday 23, and continuing on Saturday December 2 and Saturday December 9.
The exact BBC One time slots have yet to be announced, but common sense says that we’re looking at the pre-Strictly Come Dancing six to seven pm hour in the UK. If Disney+ is synchronising the streaming release worldwide, that would make it somewhere around lunchtime in the US. We’ll update as soon as the time slots are confirmed.
Each new extended special was written by Russell T Davies, with music by returning composer Murray Gold, and will be an hour long.
There’s no more guesswork required as to when the three 60th anniversary specials will air; the BBC has confirmed that we’ll get one a week starting from Saturday November 25, two days after the show’s official birthday on Thursday 23, and continuing on Saturday December 2 and Saturday December 9.
The exact BBC One time slots have yet to be announced, but common sense says that we’re looking at the pre-Strictly Come Dancing six to seven pm hour in the UK. If Disney+ is synchronising the streaming release worldwide, that would make it somewhere around lunchtime in the US. We’ll update as soon as the time slots are confirmed.
Each new extended special was written by Russell T Davies, with music by returning composer Murray Gold, and will be an hour long.
- 10/26/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The upcoming 60th anniversary "Doctor Who" TV specials, directed by Rachel Talalay, Tom Kingsley and Chanya Button include "The Star Beast" November 25, 2023, "Wild Blue Yonder" December 2, 2023 and "The Giggle" December 9, 2023 on Disney+:
".... the anniversaries will reunite the 'Fourteenth Doctor' (David Tennant) and 'Donna Temple-Noble' (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the 'Toymaker' (Neil Patrick Harris)..."
Cast also includes Yasmin Finney, Miriam Margolyes, Ruth Madeley, Jacqueline King, Karl Collins and Jemma Redgrave .
Click he images to enlarge...
".... the anniversaries will reunite the 'Fourteenth Doctor' (David Tennant) and 'Donna Temple-Noble' (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the 'Toymaker' (Neil Patrick Harris)..."
Cast also includes Yasmin Finney, Miriam Margolyes, Ruth Madeley, Jacqueline King, Karl Collins and Jemma Redgrave .
Click he images to enlarge...
- 10/26/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
We've known for a while that the new, huge special episodes of Doctor Who will air at some point starting in November, but the BBC has until now kept quiet as to exact transmission dates. Well, the Beeb (and Disney+ for those outside the UK and Ireland) has finally let the cat out of the Tardis, with word that the first special, The Star Beast will arrive on screens on 25 November. Yes, that's two days after the show's actual anniversary on 23 November, but a prime Saturday evening slot.
The other two specials, Wild Blue Yonder and The Giggle follow on 2 and 9 December respectively. The new specials see David Tennant back in the role of the Doctor (though this time the official 14th incarnation rather than the 10th) alongside Catherine Tate, back as Donna Noble.
And they'll have to deal with a fresh take on classic villain the Toymaker, played here by Neil Patrick Harris.
The other two specials, Wild Blue Yonder and The Giggle follow on 2 and 9 December respectively. The new specials see David Tennant back in the role of the Doctor (though this time the official 14th incarnation rather than the 10th) alongside Catherine Tate, back as Donna Noble.
And they'll have to deal with a fresh take on classic villain the Toymaker, played here by Neil Patrick Harris.
- 10/25/2023
- by James White
- Empire - TV
The BBC and Disney Branded Television have set premiere dates for three Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials, and launched a one-minute teaser trailer starring fan-favorites David Tennant and Catherine Tate. The special anniversary celebration kicks off with “The Star Beast” streaming on Disney+ on November 25, 2023. “Wild Blue Yonder” follows on December 2nd, with “The Giggle” debuting on December 9th.
Disney+ offers this tantalizingly short description of the Doctor Who specials:
“‘The Star Beast,’ ‘Wild Blue Yonder,’ and ‘The Giggle’ will reunite the Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the Toymaker (played by Neil Patrick Harris in his Doctor Who debut).”
The specials also star Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the Meep, and Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham. Returning players include Jacqueline King as Sylvia Noble, Karl Collins as Shaun Temple,...
Disney+ offers this tantalizingly short description of the Doctor Who specials:
“‘The Star Beast,’ ‘Wild Blue Yonder,’ and ‘The Giggle’ will reunite the Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the Toymaker (played by Neil Patrick Harris in his Doctor Who debut).”
The specials also star Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the Meep, and Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham. Returning players include Jacqueline King as Sylvia Noble, Karl Collins as Shaun Temple,...
- 10/25/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special Trailer Reveals The Return Of David Tennant – And A Release Date
Are you ready for "Doctor Who" to enter its Disney+ era? It still feels pretty damn weird to see the Disney+ Original Specials label in front of a trailer for the British sci-fi staple's incoming trio of 60th anniversary specials, but such are the times we live in. Thankfully, that Mickey Mouse money is looking pretty snazzy on "Who" at the moment, giving the show's set pieces and special effects a little extra shine ... just not so much that a goggled Neil Patrick Harris wielding a cartoonishly large super-gun (and other fantastical visuals that are distinctly Whovian in their ridiculousness) looks out of place.
With Jodie Whittaker's run as the Doctor firmly in the bag, "Doctor Who" is about to undergo one of its traditional regenerations, but with a twist. Before Ncuti Gatwa assumes command of the Tardis as the Fifteenth Doctor, David Tennant will be making his much-ballyhooed return to the franchise,...
With Jodie Whittaker's run as the Doctor firmly in the bag, "Doctor Who" is about to undergo one of its traditional regenerations, but with a twist. Before Ncuti Gatwa assumes command of the Tardis as the Fifteenth Doctor, David Tennant will be making his much-ballyhooed return to the franchise,...
- 10/25/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Get your Converse All-Star sneakers out of the closet and prepare to blast off for one of the most-anticipated events in Doctor Who history! Last fall, Disney Branded Television and the BBC announced an effort to bring the Doctor Who series to a broader audience, and today, we’re getting the trailer and premiere dates for three new Doctor Who 60th-anniversary specials! Debuting on Disney+ globally except in the UK and Ireland, the three specials, titled “The Star Beast” (Nov. 25), “Wild Blue Yonder” (Dec. 2), and “The Giggle” (Dec. 9) will reunite the Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the Toymaker (played by Neil Patrick Harris in his Doctor Who debut). Today’s Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials trailer takes you on a wild ride! Get ready to run!
Additional new cast includes Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes...
Additional new cast includes Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes...
- 10/25/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Disney+ and BBC have announced premiere dates for the three new Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials.
The first special, The Star Beast, will premiere November 25, followed by Wild Blue Yonder on December 2 and The Giggle on December 9. The specials reunite the 14th Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the Toymaker, played by Neil Patrick Harris in his Doctor Who debut. All will premiere on Disney+ globally except in the UK and Ireland, where they will air on the BBC.
We’re also getting an expanded look at the specials in a new trailer. You can watch it above.
Additional new cast includes Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the Meep and Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham, as well as returning characters Jacqueline King as Sylvia Noble, Karl Collins as Shaun Temple, and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart.
The first special, The Star Beast, will premiere November 25, followed by Wild Blue Yonder on December 2 and The Giggle on December 9. The specials reunite the 14th Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the Toymaker, played by Neil Patrick Harris in his Doctor Who debut. All will premiere on Disney+ globally except in the UK and Ireland, where they will air on the BBC.
We’re also getting an expanded look at the specials in a new trailer. You can watch it above.
Additional new cast includes Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the Meep and Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham, as well as returning characters Jacqueline King as Sylvia Noble, Karl Collins as Shaun Temple, and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart.
- 10/25/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Change is in the air on Doctor Who, but there's also plenty of familiarity.
Disney+ on Wednesday revealed that the highly-anticipated three-part Doctor Who 60th Anniversary series will premiere next month.
The three specials are titled "The Star Beast" (November 25), "Wild Blue Yonder" (December 2), and "The Giggle" (December 9).
As previously reported, the trilogy will reunite the Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet:
The Toymaker (played by Neil Patrick Harris in his Doctor Who debut).
Additional new cast includes Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the Meep, and Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham.
More returning favorites include Jacqueline King as Sylvia Noble, Karl Collins as Shaun Temple, and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart.
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Following the event's conclusion, Ncuti Gatwa (Sex Education) will steer...
Disney+ on Wednesday revealed that the highly-anticipated three-part Doctor Who 60th Anniversary series will premiere next month.
The three specials are titled "The Star Beast" (November 25), "Wild Blue Yonder" (December 2), and "The Giggle" (December 9).
As previously reported, the trilogy will reunite the Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet:
The Toymaker (played by Neil Patrick Harris in his Doctor Who debut).
Additional new cast includes Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the Meep, and Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham.
More returning favorites include Jacqueline King as Sylvia Noble, Karl Collins as Shaun Temple, and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart.
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- 10/25/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Disney+ has just shared some exciting news for Doctor Who fans!
The streamer, which is the new global home for the hit series outside of the UK and Ireland, revealed the release dates for the upcoming three 60th anniversary specials.
David Tennant returns as the Doctor, along with Catherine Tate as his companion Donna Temple-Noble.
Learn more inside…
The upcoming specials will reunite the Fourteenth Doctor (Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the Toymaker (Neil Patrick Harris).
Also set to star in the specials are Heartstopper‘s Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the Meep and Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham, as well as Jacqueline King as Sylvia Noble, Karl Collins as Shaun Temple, and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart.
The first special, “The Star Beast,” will premiere on Disney+ on November 25th, the second,...
The streamer, which is the new global home for the hit series outside of the UK and Ireland, revealed the release dates for the upcoming three 60th anniversary specials.
David Tennant returns as the Doctor, along with Catherine Tate as his companion Donna Temple-Noble.
Learn more inside…
The upcoming specials will reunite the Fourteenth Doctor (Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the Toymaker (Neil Patrick Harris).
Also set to star in the specials are Heartstopper‘s Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the Meep and Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham, as well as Jacqueline King as Sylvia Noble, Karl Collins as Shaun Temple, and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart.
The first special, “The Star Beast,” will premiere on Disney+ on November 25th, the second,...
- 10/25/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“Doctor Who” is looking back at its past. The long-running British sci-fi touchstone is celebrating its 60th anniversary with three new specials that bring back important figures from the show’s run, while making a big move outside the UK to Disney+. Now, the streamer has shared the full trailer for the 60th anniversary specials, ahead of their November premiere.
First premiering in 1963, BBC’s “Doctor Who” follows the titular Doctor, a mysterious adventurer from an alien Time Lord species who travels through the galaxy and time in his Police Box-disguised Tardis machine. Originally played by William Hartnell, the Doctor has the ability to regenerate into new forms upon death, and the character was portrayed by six other actors before the original run ended in 1989. After a 1996 TV film starring Paul McGann as the Doctor, the show was properly revived in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston as the lead. The series has...
First premiering in 1963, BBC’s “Doctor Who” follows the titular Doctor, a mysterious adventurer from an alien Time Lord species who travels through the galaxy and time in his Police Box-disguised Tardis machine. Originally played by William Hartnell, the Doctor has the ability to regenerate into new forms upon death, and the character was portrayed by six other actors before the original run ended in 1989. After a 1996 TV film starring Paul McGann as the Doctor, the show was properly revived in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston as the lead. The series has...
- 10/25/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Specials marking the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who have set their premiere dates.
The three specials, which will feature the return of David Tennant as the Doctor and Catherine Tate as Donna Temple-Noble, are set to roll out over three weeks beginning Nov. 25 — two days after the actual 60th anniversary of Doctor Who’s first ever episode. The specials will stream on Disney+ (which grabbed streaming rights to the series in 2022) worldwide with the exception of the U.K. and Ireland, where they’ll air on the BBC.
Disney+ has also released a new trailer for the specials, following a first trailer in September that showcased the saga’s main antagonist, Neil Patrick Harris’ Toymaker — a villain first seen on Doctor Who in 1966 in a now mostly missing run of episodes.
The specials find the Fourteenth Doctor (Tennant, who also played the Tenth Doctor from 2005-10) reuniting with Donna as they battle the Toymaker.
The three specials, which will feature the return of David Tennant as the Doctor and Catherine Tate as Donna Temple-Noble, are set to roll out over three weeks beginning Nov. 25 — two days after the actual 60th anniversary of Doctor Who’s first ever episode. The specials will stream on Disney+ (which grabbed streaming rights to the series in 2022) worldwide with the exception of the U.K. and Ireland, where they’ll air on the BBC.
Disney+ has also released a new trailer for the specials, following a first trailer in September that showcased the saga’s main antagonist, Neil Patrick Harris’ Toymaker — a villain first seen on Doctor Who in 1966 in a now mostly missing run of episodes.
The specials find the Fourteenth Doctor (Tennant, who also played the Tenth Doctor from 2005-10) reuniting with Donna as they battle the Toymaker.
- 10/25/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Get ready to re-enter the Tardis.
Disney Branded Television and BBC have revealed the trailer and premiere dates for the 60th anniversary “Doctor Who” specials, debuting on Disney+ and the BBC later this year. The first special, “The Star Beast,” premieres Nov. 25; “Wild Blue Yonder” comes out Dec. 2; “The Giggle” will premiere Dec. 9.
According to the logline, the anniversaries “will reunite the Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the Toymaker (played by Neil Patrick Harris in his ‘Doctor Who’ debut).”
Fan-favorite actor Tennant starred as The Tenth Doctor from 2005-2010 and is regarded as one of the best performers to portray the time-traveling protagonist. He has since returned to the beloved franchise as the Fourteenth Doctor.
The rest of the cast includes Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the Meep and Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham,...
Disney Branded Television and BBC have revealed the trailer and premiere dates for the 60th anniversary “Doctor Who” specials, debuting on Disney+ and the BBC later this year. The first special, “The Star Beast,” premieres Nov. 25; “Wild Blue Yonder” comes out Dec. 2; “The Giggle” will premiere Dec. 9.
According to the logline, the anniversaries “will reunite the Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the Toymaker (played by Neil Patrick Harris in his ‘Doctor Who’ debut).”
Fan-favorite actor Tennant starred as The Tenth Doctor from 2005-2010 and is regarded as one of the best performers to portray the time-traveling protagonist. He has since returned to the beloved franchise as the Fourteenth Doctor.
The rest of the cast includes Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the Meep and Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham,...
- 10/25/2023
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
It’s a good time to be a Doctor Who fan, especially if you have a Disney+ subscription. The streamer on Wednesday released the official trailer for its upcoming trio of Doctor Who specials, which reunite the Fourteenth Doctor (played by David Tennant) with Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) “as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the Toymaker” (Neil Patrick Harris).
The first special, “The Star Beast,” will stream on Saturday, Nov. 25, followed by “Wild Blue Yonder” on Saturday, Dec. 2, and “The Giggle” on Saturday, Dec. 9. The specials will premiere globally on Disney+, except in Ireland and the UK,...
The first special, “The Star Beast,” will stream on Saturday, Nov. 25, followed by “Wild Blue Yonder” on Saturday, Dec. 2, and “The Giggle” on Saturday, Dec. 9. The specials will premiere globally on Disney+, except in Ireland and the UK,...
- 10/25/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Disney Branded Television and the BBC have set the premiere dates for its three upcoming “Doctor Who” 60th anniversary specials.
The specials, titled “The Star Beast,” “Wild Blue Yonder” and “The Giggle,” will debut globally on Disney+ everywhere except in the U.K. and Ireland, where they will air on the BBC, on Nov. 25, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, respectively. BBC Studios is handling global distribution.
The projects will see David Tennant and Catherine Tate reunite for another adventure as the 14th Doctor and Donna Temple-Noble, respectively, coming face-to-face with a new adversary known as the Toymaker, played by Neil Patrick Harris.
Other new cast members include Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the Meep and Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham, as well as returning talent Jacqueline King as Sylvia Noble, Karl Collins as Shaun Temple and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart.
The specials are written...
The specials, titled “The Star Beast,” “Wild Blue Yonder” and “The Giggle,” will debut globally on Disney+ everywhere except in the U.K. and Ireland, where they will air on the BBC, on Nov. 25, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, respectively. BBC Studios is handling global distribution.
The projects will see David Tennant and Catherine Tate reunite for another adventure as the 14th Doctor and Donna Temple-Noble, respectively, coming face-to-face with a new adversary known as the Toymaker, played by Neil Patrick Harris.
Other new cast members include Yasmin Finney as Rose Temple-Noble, Miriam Margolyes as the voice of the Meep and Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham, as well as returning talent Jacqueline King as Sylvia Noble, Karl Collins as Shaun Temple and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart.
The specials are written...
- 10/25/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
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