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

June 27, 2017
June 27, 2017

JK Rowling marks 20 years since Harry Potter appeared

Wizarding legend Harry Potter's tale has turned 20. Author JK Rowling's first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was published in Britain on June 26, 1997.

June 23, 2017
June 23, 2017

Harry Potter still casts spell for fans 20 years on

Monday marks 20 years since the release of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," the first of seven Potter books in a series that sold 450 million copies in 79 languages and sparked a $7 billion movie franchise.

May 12, 2017
May 12, 2017

Rare Harry Potter prequel stolen in British burglary

A rare Harry Potter prequel handwritten by author JK Rowling on a postcard is stolen during a burglary in central England, police say.

June 14, 2016
June 14, 2016

JK Rowling mourns loss of Orlando shooting victim

JK Rowling is mourning one of the victims of the Orlando shooting after it emerged he worked on a Harry Potter ride at Universal Studios theme park.

June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' cast photos released

Two sets of photographs featuring some cast members of the play 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' in costume are released, less than two months before the play is set to open in London.

February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tops bestseller chart

The script from the forthcoming Harry Potter play has leapt to the top of bestseller lists, a day after its July release was announced.

January 15, 2016
January 15, 2016

Alan Rickman's phenomenal legacy in his own words

Alan Rickman’s incredible and almost magical career spanned over three decades and touched the hearts of generations of audiences.

January 14, 2016
January 14, 2016

Actor Alan Rickman dies aged 69

Actor Alan Rickman, known for films including Harry Potter, Die Hard, Truly Madly Deeply and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, dies at the age of 69.

November 6, 2015
November 6, 2015

First Look at “Fantastic Beasts” revealed JK Rowling's Harry Potter prequel in the works

“Harry Potter” fans who are missing the wizarding world introduced in JK Rowling's books may be comforted by the newly released images from...

September 19, 2015
September 19, 2015

Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak is close to reality!

A cloak of invisibility may be common in science fiction but it is not so easy in the real world. New research suggests such a device may be moving closer to reality.