In a 2018 conversation with journalist Vir Sanghvi at the Jaipur Literature Festival, Nair shared how she was approached to direct “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”. At the time, however, she was grieving the sudden loss of her mother-in-law, Kulsoom Alibhai, whom she fondly called “Ammie”. The death occurred while Alibhai was visiting New York for medical treatment.
The announcement follows an exhaustive casting process that saw thousands of young hopefuls auditioning for the beloved roles first brought to life by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint more than two decades ago.
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 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 is set to organise “Harry Potter Fest 2024” on its campus in Merul Badda from December 7 to 9.
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.
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...
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.
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."
All of it–the material right for my level, the books a bit too adult for me at the time, the texts where I could only guess at the brilliance but would have to shelve until I could revisit them a couple of decades later for better comprehension–all of it has led me to become myself: For better or for worse.
Chelsea manager Graham Potter admits there will be some awkward conversations as he attempts to piece together a costly jigsaw puzzle and turn the club's massive spending spree into success.
“The Batman” famed Robert Pattinson claimed that he ate nothing but potatoes-in an effort to lose weight. In an interview with a magazine, the actor recalled that he had never been concerned about how he looked, but however has tried multiple ‘fad’ diets in order to ‘detox to build his physique for a role.
Visiting the Livaria Lello transports any Harry Potter fan to Flourish and Blotts.
We are drawn to stories about first experiences, and YA literature is rich with it. First experiences draw us in because they are the crucible for change.
I remember Ma through her books as well, the little of her thoughts and ideas that she could share with the young me then.
The nearly two-hour-long special felt like being splashed in the face with a potion that induces nostalgia.
HBO Max released the trailer of the 20th anniversary special episode.
The small-scale study selected 14 characters from the "Harry Potter" movies and asked participants to report which one they identified with most.
Emma Watson has called it quits with William “Mack” Knight. The former Harry Potter actress has ended her relationship with her tech entrepreneur boyfriend after two years of relationship. Watson has always been extremely private about
