Harry Potter

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

Documentary on Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double: Trailer released

The official trailer has just been unveiled for "David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived", a documentary that delves into the life of Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double from the "Harry Potter" series. David Holmes faced a life-changing moment during the filming of "Deathly Hallows Part 1" when a tragic accident left him paralysed.

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.