J.K. Rowling Says She Knew Anti-Trans Views Would Upset ‘Harry Potter’ Fans And Compares Trans Activists To Death Eaters

reported by Bloomberg, the show would be based directly on J.K. Rowling’s best-selling novels, with each season focusing on one book in the seven-book series.The potential series would not be based on an in-universe spin-off, such as the “Fantastic Beasts” films.The concept of one season per book suggests that the franchise would be an ongoing, years-long project from Warner Bros.Rowling is in preliminary talks to join the project as a producer and would have a degree of creative involvement, though she would not be the primary creator or showrunner of the series.Once Rowling is officially on board, the project is expected to look for a writer.There have long been talks about a “Harry Potter” television series, with rumors first sparking in January 2021 — although Warner Bros.

While it doesn’t look like we’re getting a new Potterverse film anytime soon, there is development on the small-screen side of things that will see audiences possibly return to Hogwarts. As a report from Bloomberg claims that a “Harry Potter” reboot series is now in the early stages of development at HBO that seemingly is being tailored for their streaming service, HBO Max.

Harry Potter book series.According to Bloomberg, each season of the series would be based on one of Rowling’s seven main entries in the Harry Potter series, potentially meaning a franchise that spans many years for the entertainment conglomerate.Bloomberg’s unnamed sources indicate that talks are still in a relatively preliminary stage, and Rowling has not yet signed off. As part of the deal, it’s believed Rowling would have some level of involvement in the series “to ensure it remains loyal to her original material”, but would not be its primary creator or showrunner.Warner Bros.

The long-rumored Harry Potter TV series for HBO Max is on track to clear the biggest hurdle in its path to the screen, a deal with the books’ author JK Rowling who has creative control over any adaptation of her work.

Harry Potter is back!

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez doesn’t take too much notice of J.K. Rowling’s controversial comments about the transgender community.

Harry Potter star Danielle Radcliffe is expecting his first child with girlfriend Erin Darke. The 33 year old actor, who first appeared in the iconic films 22 years ago, is said to be "so excited" about becoming a dad.

EXCLUSIVE: Brian Cox is back as Logan Roy on Sunday, and the Succession star is next getting a special on BritBox International.

Paul Grant, an actor that appeared in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, has died. He was 56.

Harry Potter actor Paul Grant, 56, died suddenly on Monday after collapsing at Kings Cross train station in London."I'm heartbroken," Paul's daughter Sophie Jayne Grant told Sky News when confirming the news."No girl deserves their dad to be taken away. He was so well-known and loved. He's gone too soon." Paul Grant died suddenly aged 56 after collapsing at Kings Cross train stationThe actor, who played Ewok in Return of the Jedi, was rushed to St Pancreas hospital on Sunday but his family made the decision to turn off his life support the following day.The father-of-three is also mourned by his girlfriend Maria Dwyer, 64. “Paul was the love of my life.

Paul Grant has died at the age of 56, his family has confirmed.The actor, who famously played an Ewok in the Star Wars film Return of the Jedi alongside Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford, had been found collapsed outside King's Cross Station in London on Thursday afternoon.The father of three, who also had a turn as a goblin in the Harry Potter film series, was pronounced brain dead after being rushed to hospital. His family has since confirmed that his life support machine was switched off on Sunday 19 March. His daughter Sophia Jayne Grant, 28, paid tribute to her father, saying she was "devastated" by the news.

The Sun on Monday. The cause of death has not been specified.Grant was rushed tot he hospital, where he was declared brain dead. His family made the decision to turn off his life support machine Sunday.“I’m devastated.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter has set a June 16 date for the official opening. Tickets go on sale beginning March 22. 

Harry Potter will open in Japan. Billed as the world’s largest indoor Harry Potter attraction, it is set to open its doors this summer, on Friday June 16. Ticket sales will begin on March 22. It is also set to be the first Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Asia. The attraction, which will feature exclusive sets and experiences, will be located on the site of the Toshimaen amusement park in Nerima, Tokyo, which shut down in Aug. 2020. Potter fans will be able to step into the world of Hogwarts and more, learning how the films were made, exploring costumes, props and sets and special effects.

In the latest episode of the podcast The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling, which was released today, the Harry Potter author spoke about the reactions to her 2019 tweet in which she expressed support for Maya Forstater, a British researcher fired for comments interpreted as anti-trans, drew condemnation from GLAAD.

J.K. Rowling is addressing the backlash.

Peter Kay was forced to halt his stand-up show last week as three of his audience members required urgent medical attention. Last year, the former Coronation Street cameo announced his first tour in over a decade, Peter Kay Live: Better Late Than Never, which almost instantly sold out across the country, with Peter himself later taking to social media to announce further ticket sales.

Shout! Studios presents The Magic Flute by Florian Zigl, executive produced by Roland Emmerich, at 325 theaters with expansion likely. A reimagining of the Mozart opera, it follows a present-day teen sent from London to the Austrian Alps on singing scholarship at the legendary Mozart boarding school. There, he discovers a century old forgotten passageway into the magical world of Mozart’s famed opera.

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC appears unmoved by the online clamor to cancel JK Rowling over her views on transgender rights.

Pedro Pascal has frequently been vocal about his support for the LGBTQIA+ community and its rights, with his latest social media post showcasing his allegiance.The actor shared a series of pictures of pride flags that featured the rainbow motif and also proudly bore the trans colors, something he has frequently done in the past.The trans flags were particularly meaningful, as it also showed Pedro's continuing support and love for his younger sister Lux Pascal, who came out as transgender in February 2021 and reposted the images on her Instagram Stories.A post shared by Pedro Pascal he/him (@pascalispunk)Pedro voiced his support for the LGBTQIA+ community with his latest photos"The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind.