Harry Potter

Could Cillian Murphy take on Voldemort? Ralph Fiennes says he’s ‘all in favor’

HBO’s decision to reboot the beloved “Harry Potter” series as a television show has generated massive interest, and while Fiennes hasn’t confirmed his own involvement, he has previously expressed interest in returning to the role.

HBO wants Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape ‘Harry Potter’ TV show

HBO is searching for the perfect Severus Snape for its upcoming Harry Potter TV series and believes “I May Destroy You” star Paapa Essiedu could be an ideal fit. 

BRAC University turning into Hogwarts

BRAC University is set to organise “Harry Potter Fest 2024” on its campus in Merul Badda from December 7 to 9.

Warner Bros explores ‘Game of Thrones’ film as HBO expands fantasy franchise

Warner Bros has been quietly working on a film set in George RR Martin’s fantasy world as HBO/Max and Warner Bros start merging their major fantasy franchises.

A contemplation on the cinematic brilliance of Maggie Smith

It’s a curious thing, the emotional weight we feel when an actor we admire passes away. The grief feels strange and quiet, almost disproportionate. We’ve never met them, and there was never any real possibility of a personal connection. Yet their absence feels profoundly real, as though someone who had unknowingly become a part of our lives is suddenly gone. It’s far from the raw, visceral pain of losing someone close, but very close to a slow, simmering sadness, more like the loss of a distant but cherished companion. I’ve asked myself this question each time I’ve felt this quiet sense of loss from the passing away of a favourite artiste—why does it feel like losing a personal connection? Why does it resonate so deeply? And I find myself asking it again today, with the passing of the...

British actress Maggie Smith passes away at 89

For many younger fans in the 21st century, she was best known as Professor McGonagall in all seven "Harry Potter" movies, and the Dowager Countess in the hit TV series and movie spin-offs of "Downton Abbey," a role that seemed tailor-made for an actress known for purse-lipped asides and malicious cracks.

My performance as Sirius Black was mediocre in ‘Harry Potter’: Gary Oldman

In a candid revelation, renowned actor Gary Oldman opened up about his perceived shortcomings in his portrayal of Sirius Black in the iconic "Harry Potter" film series. Oldman, speaking on Thursday's episode of the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, expressed his belief that his work in the beloved wizarding world was "mediocre."

Gary Oldman credits 'Harry Potter' and 'Dark Knight' films for saving him

Gary Oldman recently featured on "The Drew Barrymore Show" and conveyed his appreciation for the "Harry Potter" and "Batman" film franchises, acknowledging them for revitalizing his career and personal life. Before landing the roles of Sirius Black and James "Jim" Gordon, Oldman faced a decline in acting opportunities. These iconic roles not only made him a beloved figure among genre fans but also injected newfound star power into his career.

Book Review / JK Rowling’s 'The Running Grave': A souring tale that clumsily rolls downhill

Review of 'The Running Grave' (Sphere, 2023) by Robert Galbraith

September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023

Bidding adieu to the wizard behind ‘Dumbledore’

Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor best known for playing the wise professor Albus Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" film series, passed away earlier today. He was a true artist, and dazzled audiences with a diverse career spanning decades, playing roles in everything from Shakespearean classics to modern tragedies.

September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023

Harry Potter's 'Dumbledore' passes away

British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, best known to global audiences for playing the wise professor Albus Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" movie franchise and whose career was launched by his mentor Laurence Olivier, died aged 82, today.

September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

Tarius Event Space: A rising star in Dhaka's event scene

One of the hallmarks of Tarius is its ability to breathe life into various themes, transforming ordinary gatherings into extraordinary experiences. The team behind this venture has already executed several themed events that have left attendees in awe. Let's take a glimpse into some of these remarkable themed events that have set Tarius apart.

July 30, 2023
July 30, 2023

5 things you didn’t know about J K Rowling’s Harry Potter

Whether you are in the wizarding world or amongst muggles, you have heard of Harry Potter and his friends Hermoine and Ron fighting against the dark arts and taking Voldemort on head first. J K Rowling’s creation of the magical world has dominated the screen and ever since, the franchise has become timeless.

July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023

The thing about popular and overhyped books

“Overhyped books are the empty calories of the literary world.”

July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023

Exploring the transformative power of fanfiction

While the term "fanfiction" may not have existed, the practice certainly did. Fanfiction has been argued to have influenced significant literary works such as the Homeric epics, Shakespeare's plays, and even Miguel Cervantes' Don Quixote.

June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023

Harry Potter’s ‘Professor Sprout’ makes Vogue debut at 82

Speaking about her widely recognised role in “Harry Potter”, she told the magazine that it was ‘nothing but a gig’ for her.

April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023

Daniel Radcliffe is now a dad

“Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe and his long-term partner, Erin Darke, have become parents to their first child. The couple are yet to reveal the gender of the baby. 

April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023

Reimagining the magic for HBO Max's Harry Potter remake

Why don’t we imagine a cast that could illuminate the characters and make us happy? 

April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023

The Complete Guide to JK Rowling's Downfall

JK Rowling is no longer the queen.