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In the world of cinema, only a few characters manage to leave their mark on the hearts of the audience. Such was the story of Robbie Coltrane as well who quickly gathered international acclaim for his portrayal of the gentle giant Rubeus Hagrid. The actor played the role across eight Harry Potter movies, with the last being Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 released in 2011.

A still from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Credits: Warner Bros.

The franchise also skyrocketed the careers of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. And a past interview of Coltrane showcased just how much he adored the actors.

The Deep Love That Robbie Coltrane Had for Harry Potter’s Golden Trio Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in Harry Potter | Credits: Warner Bros.

In the first Harry Potter movie, the audience saw how Hagrid left no stone unturned in order...

Note: The following story contains spoilers from “Shrinking” Season 2, Episode 3.

“Shrinking” star Lukita Maxwell opened up to TheWrap about how back-to-back lightning strikes delayed, but ultimately helped, her emotionally explosive scene with Brett Goldstein’s controversial character.

Grab your tissues because Season 2, Episode 3, titled “Psychological Something-ism” was quite the doozy, as it was the first time Maxwell’s character Alice confronts the drunk driver who was involved in her mother Tia’s (Lilan Bowden) fatal car accident. Goldstein joined the cast this season for that role, named Louis. In the scene, Alice walks into Louis’ place of work — a cafe — where she sits down and is pleasantly greeted and offered service.

However, after telling Louis that she’s the daughter of the woman he mistakenly killed and he tries to console her, Alice bursts into a fury-driven emotional breakdown and tells him to “shut up.” The scene ends with her...

Although we likely won't see it for a while, HBO's new Harry Potter TV show is one of the biggest series on the horizon. How could it not be? The Harry Potter books and movies remain incredibly popular and influential, and the controversies surrounding author and executive producer J.K. Rowling add some spice to the proceedings.

HBO is moving ahead with the show; Francesca Gardiner will serve as showrunner while Mark Mylod will direct several episodes. Meanwhile, casting directors are on the hunt for new actors to play Harry, Ron and Hermione, the iconic characters at the center of the story. Speaking at the television industry trade show Mipcom, Warner Bros. Discovery executive Channing Dungey said that “writing staff was in place and they’re doing what they need to do, and casting calls have opened up in the U.K. and Ireland, so the process is moving along,” per Variety.

Here’s why Jk Rowling did not kill off Arthur Weasley’s character in the Harry Potter books! (Photo Credit – Koimoi)

If you thought the Harry Potter series left you all emotional, wait until you hear about the characters that almost didn’t make it. J.K. Rowling once spilled the tea to being a “ruthless killer” regarding her characters. While fans mourned the losses of Sirius Black and Fred Weasley, Arthur Weasley’s fate too hung in the balance.

In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Arthur faced a terrible attack from Nagini (Voldemort’s serpent sidekick), while he was on guard at the Department of Mysteries. For a moment, it felt like we were going to lose him. Thank the magical stars he pulled through, but it could’ve gone so differently.

Rowling admitted that she felt pressure to kill off parental figures to amplify the fear surrounding Voldemort.

Harry Potter brought a world full of magic and wizards, where anything seemed possible. The first movie, titled Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, was released way back in 2001. And even after several decades and eight movies later, the franchise is still loved by millions. Based on the novels of acclaimed author J.K. Rowling, the project also brought forth three new faces out in the open.

A still from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

They were Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, who played Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley to the best of their capabilities. While they were quite young back then, currently all of them are full-blown actors with several movies under their belt.

Not only these three but also other Harry Potter alumni are doing some amazing work in the industry. Let’s dive deeper into what the cast has...

Maggie Smith, the Oscar-winning British actress who starred in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter series, has died at the age of 89.

Smith’s sons announced her death Friday morning in a statement. No cause of death was revealed, but the actress was at a British hospital at the time of her death.

“It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith,” her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin said in the statement to Rolling Stone. “She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning,...

Hogwarts fans in mainland China will be treated to a wide re-release of all eight “Harry Potter” films starting in mid-October.

Warner Bros. Pictures, the studio behind the franchise, said that the films will pay in some 3,400 theaters across 295 cities in China. The series will kick off Oct. 11, with “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” The seven other titles will drop on a weekly basis through October and November.

They will be available in standard 2D versions as well as multiple premium formats, including in Cinity/IMAX/Dolby Cinema.

“This release marks a significant milestone for the ‘Harry Potter’ film series, as it is the first time all eight films will be available consecutively at such a large scale in any territory,” the studio said.

Hollywood films have struggled in China since the beginning of the pandemic era, as Chinese local films have become stronger in terms of craft and...

Gary Oldman played Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise, but he recently told IndieWire that he didn’t appear in the movies enough.

“I love, Sirius,” Oldman said. “He wasn’t in it enough. He turned up and then he went through the veil.” After Oldman’s first appearance in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, he made a cameo in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and showed up in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, where he was killed off. He made another cameo in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, but all in all, not a lot of screen time for the Academy Award-winning actor.

With the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, there’s room for more Sirius Black, and while Oldman isn’t expecting to reprise the role, he would be open to another. “I would bet my money...

This is either going to be a rousing success or...something very different. HBO is officially casting the three main roles for its upcoming Harry Potter TV show, a from-the-ground-up adaptation of J.K. Rowling's iconic book series about a boy wizard and his friends being whisked off to a magical boarding school and battling the forces of darkness. Of course, eight movies adapting Rowling's seven books already exist. The pitch for the new TV series is that it will include things that the movies had to cut for time.

Harry Potter remains a gargantuan piece of intellectual property, so this is a big undertaking and a big deal. There's something eerie about learning it's really happening: Cast It Talent has posted information about an open casting call where they're looking to cast the three main roles: Harry Potter and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, played in the movies by Daniel Radcliffe,...

Despite being arguably the best Spider-Man in live-action, Tobey Maguire’s scene-stealing trilogy directed by Sam Raimi has been overshadowed by the passage of time and the advent of younger recreations of the same IP. MCU’s overarching reach across all demographics and their smart choice to cast a teenage Spider-Man in line with the comics also helped earn extra favors for Tom Holland’s reiteration of the superhero.

Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 2 [Credit: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures]

However, the impact of Tobey Maguire’s role can neither be ignored nor nullified. The Sam Raimi trilogy not only helped modernize the superhero genre in the 21st-century setting but also made the wall-crawler a household name. If Spider-Man was not already popular among the modern audience, the Raimi-Maguire films definitely turned that around for the moviegoers of the time.

Spider-Man Goes Up Against Harry Potter

Of all the Spider-Man antagonists,...

Alan Rickman, who brought the complex character of Severus Snape to life, in the Harry Potter films passed away in 2016, after a heartbreaking battle with cancer. Nevertheless, his legacy has lived on for Potterheads through his brooding role in the franchise. But surprisingly, there was a time when Rickman had almost quit his role after lingering dissatisfaction.

Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise | image: Warner Bros.

Prior to learning about the truth behind Snape’s arc – his character’s love for Lily Potter, Alan Rickman felt the urge to quit after the fourth film left him feeling shafted. However, it was through his posthumously published diary excerpts that fans learned how Rowling’s revelation about Snape’s journey persuaded Rickman to push through and do justice to the character.

Goblet of Fire Left Alan Rickman Feel Shafted While Shooting

Being a globally acclaimed actor best known...

Trying to figure out what the watch on Max and can’t seem to find something that catches your eye? Well, don’t worry, as Max will be adding over 100 new titles across the month of September including dozens of movies and new original programming to enjoy!

The biggest new original series coming in September on Max is without a doubt The Penguin, which will see Colin Farrell reprising his role as Oz Cobb aka The Penguin from Matt Reeves’ The Batman. The new 8-episode limited series kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9/8c with the series premiere with new episodes then released weekly on Sunday nights beginning on Sept. 29 (a rerun of the season premiere will stream on Sept. 22).

The Penguin will pick up following the events of The Batman, as Oz makes a play to seize the reins of the crime world in Gotham which will be no...

While the world knows Ralph Fiennes for his remarkable ability to bring complex and often chilling characters to life, it’s his Harry Potter co-star Daniel Radcliffe who revealed how Fiennes’ intensity extended beyond the screen. During their collaboration on the sets of the billion-dollar franchise, Radcliffe admitted to being unnerved by the actor’s striking aura of realism.

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | image: Warner Bros.

Well, Ralph Fiennes’ formidable presence wasn’t just limited to the sets of Harry Potter. Rumor has it that Fiennes, while gripping audiences with his performance in Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List, also left a lasting impression on those who encountered him. Apparently, Fiennes’ blend of fierce talent and personal intensity even left a real-life genocide survivor scared to death.

Daniel Radcliffe was Intimidated by Ralph Fiennes More Than Alan Rickman

In the cinematic history of Hollywood, few actors have cast a shadow...

The Harry Potter franchise, while beloved by millions, often faces criticism from die-hard fans for diverging from J.K. Rowling’s detailed source material. One such disappointing alteration appeared in the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, during Harry’s battle against Lord Voldemort.

Harry and Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 | image: Warner Bros

According to Harry Potter fans, the cinematic adaptation, despite its visual grandeur, fell short of capturing the true essence of this pivotal moment. Considering how the film chose to portray the duel with nonverbal magic, omitting Harry’s choice of incantations and its significance, fans claimed that it robbed the impact of the moment.

Potterheads are Disappointed by Nonverbal Spell Use During the Final Battle

During the climactic battle between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort in Deathly Hallows: Part 2, director David Yates undoubtedly brought out the gritty and...

Spooky season is nearly here.

And Peacock, Universal’s direct-to-consumer streaming platform, has just unveiled its Halloween programming line-up, full of tricks and treats from the studio’s back catalog, as well as two new series (“Teacup” and “Hysteria!”) for some fresh scares.

In 2022 and ’23, there was at least one big Blumhouse movie that simultaneously debuted on Peacock — in ’22, it was David Gordon Green’s trilogy-capping “Halloween Ends” and last year, it was the video game adaptation “Five Nights at Freddy’s”. This year doesn’t have anything quite like that, but it’s still a powerful collection of titles for every viewer.

The Sept. 1 batch includes classics like “Bride of Frankenstein,” “It Came From Outer Space” and “Werewolf of London;” 1980s favorites like “Halloween III: Season of the Witch,” “The Funhouse” and “The Thing;” along with more modern hits like the original “Candyman,” Jordan Peele’s “Us” and several entries in the “Saw” franchise.

Rumors and excitement were swirling around the prospect of Daniel Radcliffe sheathing Adamantium claws to possibly become the next on-screen Wolverine, stepping into the formidable boots handsomely filled by Hugh Jackman. As we have seen the latter’s Logan finally don the storied Wolverine costume in Deadpool 3, it has left audiences giddy with anticipation.

Daniel Radcliffe in The Lost City (2022) | Paramount Pictures

With Jackman’s 2017 declaration of hanging up his mutant hat—only to return for a recent stint—fans may be left wondering why Marvel has yet to pass the torch when Radcliffe appears to be a prime candidate. Jackman and Deadpool’s very own Ryan Reynolds have recently tackled this subject head-on in a bout of LADbible’s Agree to Disagree.

And despite Radcliffe’s uncanny resemblance to the X-Men hero, it seems Jackman harbors skepticism about the former capturing the raw essence of Wolverine.

Hugh Jackman...

Renowned British actress Emma Watson might have played the role of our favorite witch Hermione Granger for a decade, but her captivating performance left a profound impact on fans of the Harry Potter franchise, for generations. However, while Watson helped audiences visualize Hermione, by bringing her to life, the actress didn’t have quite the fun portraying the character.

Emma Watson as Hermione Granger | Warner Bros.

During a few instances, like when she had to kiss both her co-stars, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, Emma Watson noted having the worst experience of all time. Claiming to have a platonic relationship with Radcliffe and Grint, Watson recalled being horrified to learn from Jk Rowling about her kissing scenes, ahead of reading the last book.

Emma Watson Recalled Filming Her First Kiss with Rupert Grint in the Harry Potter Films

Growing up on the sets of Harry Potter, alongside her co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint,...

Daniel Radcliffe, the beloved actor who brought Harry Potter to life, reflected on the pivotal moment that transformed the franchise’s trajectory. In an interview with Empire, the actor credited filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón’s unconventional direction for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as a turning point in the franchise, from the whimsical tone to a darker, more mature take.

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | Warner Bros.

Looking back on the transformative impact Alfonso Cuarón had on the Harry Potter franchise, Daniel Radcliffe praised the decision to bring the director on board. Crediting producer David Heyman for his bold and innovative move of hiring Cuarón and taking a significant gamble, Radcliffe reflected on the ultimate result.

Daniel Radcliffe Reflected on Alfonso Cuarón’s Unconventional Direction

Spanning over the course of a decade, the iconic Harry Potter film series ended in 2011 after its eighth and final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2...

The Harry Potter franchise has captured a sense of wonder & magic that remains etched in our collective memories, proving to be a cultural leviathan that simply refuses to hang up its wand. Even after 13 years since the last film swept us off our feet, the Harry Potter landscape—with its theme parks, video games, and lore-filled novels—continues to enchant like a well-cast spell, fervently loved by die-hard fans.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 | Warner Bros. Pictures

Fans will attest that the opening sequence of the last flick, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, is an undeniable work of genius, as it not only arouses nostalgia but also deftly & subtly unites the two parts of the finale. But what’s so special about this 2011 movie?

Indeed, we are talking about the hauntingly beautiful intro, perfectly choreographed with Lily’s Theme, which has resounded in our hearts and struck resonant chords.

The mystical realm of Harry Potter serves as the perfect backdrop for a go-to comfort movie. Under the aegis of directors like Chris Columbus and David Yates, the movie adaptations of the globally cherished novel series were a prominent success. But would the wizardly creations have been as revered, had someone like the three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg helmed the project?

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) (Credit: Warner Bros.)

Astoundingly enough, the Jurassic Park director did come incredibly close to directing a Harry Potter film, only to forsake it after a few initial months. Turns out, the magic-infused world of Hogwarts wasn’t enticing enough for him to recreate on the silver screen. Or challenging, for that matter.

Steven Spielberg Was Too Unmoved By Harry Potter to Film It

The Harry Potter franchise remains perhaps one of the most lucrative ones in the industry even after decades, not...

Sounds like Daniel Radcliffe won’t be returning to Hogwarts anytime soon.

The “Harry Potter” alum, who last appeared in the title role when he closed out the film franchise with “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” told E! News that he and his fellow original actors will probably not appear in the upcoming “Harry Potter” series being developed at Max.

“Like the rest of the world, [I’m] very excited to watch as an audience member,” Radcliffe said, before adding an “I don’t think so” as to whether he will make a cameo.

“I think they very wisely want to [have] a clean break,” Radcliffe continued. “And I don’t know if it would work to have us do anything in it.”

Radcliffe punted on whether or not Max approached him to star in the series, which is slated to premiere in 2026.

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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...

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...

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,...

Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament is back. While studios during Covid wildly embraced the theatrical day-and-date model when cinemas were closed, they soon realized there’s nothing more profitable than a theatrical release and the downstreams that come with it. If anything, theatrical is the advertisement for a movie’s longevity in subsequent home entertainment windows. Entering the conversation in 2023 were the streamers, such as Apple, who have also realized the necessity of theatrical to eventize their movies. The financial data pulled together here for Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament is culled by seasoned and trusted sources.

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The road to riches for a live-action Barbie movie was long. The most recent ramp-up had come in 2009, when Universal and Greatest Showman producer Laurence Mark became attached. Then the project segued to Sony with Laurie MacDonald and Walter F. Parkes attached as producers, and at...

“Harry Potter” star Tom Felton is currently filming the series “Gandhi,” where he plays Josiah Oldfield, the future Mahatma’s friend in London.

Part of the series, produced by Sameer Nair for India’s Applause Entertainment and directed by Hansal Mehta, follows the young Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi when he was in London to study law and missing vegetarian food. It examines how Gandhi’s chance discovery of a vegetarian restaurant brings him to the lesser-known Vegetarian Society of London, of which Oldfield is one of the founders. This chance meeting proves to be formative for Gandhi, as it is Oldfield who first discovers the writer in him and encourages him to pen articles for the Vegetarian Magazine.

“It is about the relationship between the two of them and how they found each other at exactly the right time. And how without meeting each other, their lives would have definitely been different,...

Deadline is reporting on hundreds more layoffs incoming at one of the VFX top firms, Dneg, which is the VFX company behind major blockbusters like Dune: Part Two, Oppenheimer, The Last of Us, and many more. Because of AI?

no. of VFX Artists per mega project Dneg: Top-tier VFX company

Dneg (formerly known as Double Negative and stylized as D N E G) is a British visual effects, computer animation, and stereo conversion studio that was founded in 1998 in London, and rebranded as Dneg in 2014 after a merger with an Indian VFX company Prime Focus; it was named after the letters “D” and “Neg” from their former name. The company has received seven Academy Awards for its work on the films Inception, Interstellar, Ex Machina, Blade Runner 2049, First Man, Tenet, and Dune. In addition, Dneg has received BAFTA awards for Inception, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,...

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...

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...

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,...

Samantha Davis, the wife of Willow star Warwick Davis who appeared alongside her husband in various films and co-founded with him the charity Little People UK for the dwarfism community, died March 24. She was 53.

Her death was announced by Warwick Davis in a statement to BBC yesterday. No cause of death was listed, but her husband said she had been in declining health in recent years. The couple and their children live near Peterborough, England.

Disney, the network the Willow series was on, said Samantha Davis was “a beloved member of the UK film and TV community”, adding, “Our thoughts are with the Davis family during this difficult time.”

In his statement, Warwick Davis said, “My wife and soulmate, best friend. Devoted mother, My favorite human. My most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career, has passed. The most open, warm person I have ever known.

Warwick Davis and his family are mourning the loss of his wife, fellow actress Samantha, who died at the age of 53 on March 24. In a statement provided to the BBC, Davis said, “Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family. I miss her hugs.” The Harry Potter and Star Wars alum added, “She was a unique character, always seeing the sunny side of life she had a wicked sense of humour and always laughed at my bad jokes.” The couple, who’ve been married since 1988, shared two children together, Harrison and Annabelle. The children honored her memory in the statement, saying, “Mum is our best friend and we’re honoured to have received a love like hers.” The two shared the screen on several occasions throughout their careers. Samantha Davis appeared as a goblin in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, which was...

Rising to fame and success with the Harry Potter franchise, Daniel Radcliffe has established himself as a prominent figure in the film industry. Following his departure from the wizarding world, Radcliffe embarked on a journey to redefine his acting career, seeking versatility and experimenting with his roles. However, his co-star, Alan Rickman, held a contrasting view of the 34-year-old English actor.

Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One

Rickman documented his critical perspectives on the Harry Potter stars, including Emma Watson, in his personal journal and suggested that Radcliffe still had room for improvement as a child star. Years later, Radcliffe responded to Rickman’s insights regarding his future in the industry.

Alan Rickman Kept Notes on the Harry Potter Stars

Alan Rickman, known for his portrayal of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise, initially had reservations about joining the series. However, he was persuaded...

It is absolutely wild to think that Robin Williams got passed over for the part of Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter series because he wasn’t British! Now, while David Thewlis undoubtedly did justice to the character, one can’t help but wonder what kind of magic Williams could have brought to the role. Because one can never accept Williams to be a wrong choice for anything! The Harry Potter crew really missed out on something special with that one silly rule.

Robin Williams in Jumanji (1995) Robin Williams Was Denied the Role of Remus Lupin Because He Wasn’t British

Robin Williams, known for his extensive Hollywood career and a string of iconic roles, is often regarded as one of the few actors universally loved in the industry. Many would assume that Williams could land any role he desires.

However, that wasn’t the case when he wanted to enter the Harry Potter series.

Although there are multiple star-studded franchises in all of Hollywood’s entertainment industry, perhaps none comes close to such immaculate box office success as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Especially when it comes to worldwide openings, the MCU is widely the chart dominator and has achieved some of the most jaw-dropping feats as far as the box office is concerned.

The MCU is still dominating Hollywood’s entertainment industry.

As surprising as it may seem (especially to non-Marvel fans), the top 10 movies to have opened to the most massive global box office records include films from the MCU. According to the records, Marvel movies dominate 50% of the list, leaving only the 5 remaining positions for other films from other franchises.

Don’t believe us? Dig in to find out for yourself!

Top 10 Massive-est Worldwide Openings in Hollywood History 10. Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)

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Documentary fans have a lot to be excited about this month on HBO and Max. April begins with the premiere of The Synanon Fix, a docuseries that follows the rise and fall of the cult-like drug rehabilitation program Synanon. The documentary Brandy Hellville and the Cult of Fast Fashion takes a deep-dive into the controversial “one size fits most” clothing brand Brandy Mellville and the impact of fast fashion on the planet.

An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th looks at the surge of political violence and anti-government sentiment that led to the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing, and the effects still felt nearly 30 years later. HBO is also returning with a second part to their popular docuseries The Jinx, with filmmakers continuing their investigation of Robert Durst.

But if documentaries aren’t your thing, there’s still plenty of popular films hitting Max in April, like Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,...

It's a new month, and HBO and Max will be showering their subscribers with gifts all April long! This month, the Wbd properties will welcome the arrival of unscripted projects like the premiere of Conan O’Brien’s new travel comedy series “Conan O’Brien Must Go” and the fourth season of the Emmy Award-winning drag-centric “We're Here.” Plus, Park Chan-wook and A24’s “The Sympathizer” limited series and the highly anticipated continuation of “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” will all be available to stream throughout the month.

Find out everything coming to Max this April, including The Streamable’s top picks to add to your watch list!

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Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki continues his investigation of convicted murderer Robert Durst in The Jinx – Part Two, a six-episode documentary series premiering on Max on April 21, 2024. The streaming service’s April lineup also includes the seven-episode limited series The Sympathizer, based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and starring Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr in multiple roles.

Comedian Alex Edelman hosts a brand new comedy special, and Conan O’Brien visits favorite fans from his podcast series in the four-episode unscripted series Conan O’Brien Must Go. The documentary series The Synanon Fix exploring the drug rehabilitation program joins Max’s lineup on April 1st. And the streaming service has set April premiere dates for the documentaries Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion and An American Bombing: The Road To April 19th.

Series & Films Arriving On Max In April 2024

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Harry Potter alum Jessie Cave is sharing her thoughts on her former co-star Miriam Margolyes’ comments that people who are still superfans of the franchise “should be over that by now.”

Cave, who played Lavender Brown in three films based on J.K. Rowling’s book saga, was asked about Margolyes’ statements during a recent appearance at Dream It Con. She starred in Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows, parts one and two.

“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.”

Cave added, “I really don’t like that she said that.”

Earlier this month, during an interview with New Zealand’s 1News network, Margolyes, who portrayed Professor Pomona Sprout, shared that she’s worried about adults who grew up with the Harry...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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.

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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

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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...

“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,...

Daniel Radcliffe Was Once Miffed At Harry Potter 8’s Oscar Snub & Took A Jibe At Martin Scorsese(Photo Credit –IMDb/Instagram)

The 96th Academy Awards is just a few days away, and fans are waiting with bated breaths to find out which films will grab the top honors this year. The Oscars are probably the most prestigious film award in the industry, but it has often faced criticism for some of its shortfalls. From being accused of favoring white actors to Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig’s Oscar snub this year, the list of controversy is quite something! Similarly, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe once called the Academy for failing to acknowledge the last film in this fantasy film franchise.

Daniel grew up while doing the Harry Potter films alongside his co-stars, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. The movies were based on Jk Rowling’s works. The films have been...

Leaving the spin-offs aside, the mainline Harry Potter franchise remains one of the few IPs that didn’t lose its magic throughout the series, as it stuck close to the books by Jk Rowling. And unlike many great adaptations that stumble upon their ending, with the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, the creators stuck the landing, giving fans a satisfying conclusion to the saga.

However, per reports, things could’ve been exponentially different with the ending if Jk Rowling stuck with her original planned conclusion to the books, which would’ve witnessed Voldemort live.

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Voldemort Would’ve Survived in Jk Rowling’s Supposed Original Ending

Instead of witnessing a final showdown between Harry and Voldemort at Hogwarts, per British investigative journalist Greg Palast, it would’ve allegedly taken place in the Forbidden Forest. The battle would’ve seen Voldemort being surrounded by soul-sucking Dementors, and somehow,...

Warner Bros. Discovery has an update about the Harry Potter TV series and not every Potterhead is rooting for the project after the update. David Zaslav, Wbd CEO, has suggested that author J.K. Rowling will be heavily involved in the series. Earlier, it was reported that she would executive produce the series. Rowling’s inflammatory comments about the trans community have made her a controversial figure in recent times.

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson in the first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, the last movie in the film franchise, was released in 2011 and Zaslav believes that it is time for a reinvention. However, the franchise had not been dormant, as three movies came out in the Fantastic Beasts series.

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So, I guess Warner Bros. Discovery is actually serious about this "Harry Potter" reboot series, huh?

The Wizarding World lost a whole lot of its glamor in the years immediately after "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" brought the saga of The Boy Who Lived to a close on the big screen in 2011. Between her sometimes exasperating additions to the franchise's lore, her constant attempts to insist the "Harry Potter" books are more inclusive than they really are, and her muddled efforts to continue the property in film form with her underwhelming "Fantastic Beasts" scripts, J.K. Rowling spent most of the 2010s burning through the goodwill she had amassed faster than a Golden Snitch whizzing around the Quidditch field. This was all before she damaged her legacy for good with her openly transphobic rhetoric and behavior, which reportedly includes donating £70,000 to an anti-trans group's battle over the legal...

Harry Potter is set to return — to the small screen — in 2026.

The first installment of the Harry Potter TV series is targeted to hit the Max streaming service in 2026, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said on the company’s Q4 earnings call Friday. The series is expected to span seven seasons, adapting each book in J.K. Rowling’s best-selling fantasy book series.

“We’ve not been shy about our excitement around Harry Potter,” Zaslav told analysts, noting that the last film in the series from Warner Bros. Pictures was made more than a dozen years ago. (“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” was released in 2011.)

Zaslav said he was in London a few weeks ago with HBO and Max content boss Casey Bloys and Channing Dungey, chairperson of Warner Bros. Television, to meet with author J.K. Rowling about the show.

“We spent some real time with J.