J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter franchise has been consistently entertaining audiences for decades, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The Wizarding World has stayed in theaters thanks to the Fantastic Beasts franchise, which serves as a prequel to Harry’s time on the big screen. David Yates’ threequel is currently in production, although there was a major shakeup when Johnny Depp was asked to step down from the role of Grindelwald. Acclaimed actor Mads Mikkelsen replaced him, and now fan art imagines what the Hannibal actor might look like as the magical villain.
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RSS actively supporting community during coronavirus pandemic, says Australian envoy
Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farell met RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday
Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farell met RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday and said the organisation has been actively supporting the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The @RSSorg has been actively supporting the community during COVID19. I met with Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat who shared the relief measures the organisation has adopted across India during these challenging times,” O’Farrell tweeted.
He also tweeted pictures of the meeting which took place at Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur.
Last year, a meeting was held between Bhagwat and German ambassador Walter J Lindner. The RSS keeps having such meetings in keeping with its outreach initiatives.
Watch: Hilarious moment ScotRail train ruins view of Harry Potter ‘Hogwarts Express’ train
Harry Potter fans congregated at stations across the central belt for a highly anticipated chance to spot the classical carriages on their journey south.
At Drumry train station, several fans waited hours for the locomotive to charge through the tracks… for their view to be completely stolen by a ScotRail train.
Lass a know waited 2 hours at drum train station to see the Harry Potter train go past tonight and this happened 🤣🤣.#YaFuckingBastard #HarryPotter pic.twitter.com/tHTWCP9bi4
— athersleyredsscots (@athersleyredsSB) September 28, 2020
Everyone buzzing about this Harry Potter Train, can’t help myself but laugh at the people at Drumry Station 😅 , Platform one on route to Hogwarts Express ..Platform two the 16.12 to Dalmuir @ScotRail just going about their busineess 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/t5OI02K6mn
— Tic – InvincibleCelticFC (@CelticFCTix) September 28, 2020
Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy could feature the Dark Arts and ‘Killing Curse’
Hogwarts Legacy, the long-awaited Harry Potter game from Avalanche (the makers of the Disney Infinity series of games), might be preparing to show the darker side of the wizarding world.
In a (since deleted) tweet from Hogwarts Legacy writer DC Allen, a discussion around the game’s potential age rating opened up possibilities for the Harry Potter title to include the book series’ Dark Arts – the forbidden magic that only powerful evil wizards use.
Asked whether or not killing would be possible in the new game, the writer answered (as preserved by Comicbook.com):
“Are they not allowed to kill in 16+ games? I feel like you could fully kill bad guys in Horizon Zero Dawn, it just wasn’t bloody. I don’t think I can answer your question directly but in the trailer you can see there is a lot of evil occurring in the wizarding world.”
We already know that the enemies will use the Dark Arts in the game – an earlier PlayStation Blog post from Adrian Ropp, Head of Story at Avalanche, mentioned the game would feature “dueling against a deadly dark witch.” But Allen’s comments relating to what is allowed in “16+” games and direct reference to fully killing bad guys in similar open world games points to the potential for more mature themes and methods of attack to be employed.
A little Dumbledore, a little Voldemort?
There’s a lot left to find out about Hogwarts Legacy, due out at some point in 2022 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, PS5, PS4 and PC. But we can certainly infer a lot about what to expect from Allen’s comments, and previous information shared by Avalanche.
“Hogwarts Legacy is filled with immersive magic, putting players at the centre of their adventure to become the witch or wizard they choose to be,” a previous Q and A revealed. “They will grow their character’s abilities as they master powerful spells, hone combat skills and select companions to help them face off against deadly enemies. Players will also encounter missions and scenarios that will challenge their morality and determine what they stand for.”
That “morality” mention, along with Allen’s comments, certainly leaves the door open for the use of the so-called “Killing Curse”, Avada Kedavra, the instant-death spell that’s notorious in the wizarding world. Any good RPG worth its salt allows the player character the freedom to direct their path as they see fit – will Hogwarts Legacy let us side with the powers of evil, and commit the most heinous acts the Potterverse allows for? Here’s hoping – it’s sure starting to seem that way.
People Are Sharing Movies That Would Have Ended Immediately If The Characters Acted Normally, And Finally Someone Is Saying It
“Dumbledore: ‘Harry, did you put your name in the goblet?’
“Harry: ‘No.’
“Dumbledore: “Okay, then you aren’t going to participate.’
“Harry: ‘But it’s a magical contract!’
“Dumbledore: ‘Yes, but we never really explained what that even means. Besides, you are a minor and can’t enter into a contract. We know that Voldemort is still alive and in the shadows, and it is super suspicious that you somehow entered the Triwizard Tournament without even meaning to. Ergo, this could be one of his cunning plots. It’s likely that one of Voldemort’s servants has infiltrated the school, so I will start personally investigating every teacher and student. Also, I am the greatest wizard to ever live, and I have the Elder Wand, so I can probably find a way to break this magical contract, too, anyway.’
“Harry: ‘Oh, OK, thank you, Professor Dumbledore.’
“Barty Crouch Jr.: ‘FUCK!'”
Universal begins testing new virtual line system for guests
ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal Orlando began testing a new type of virtual line system at Islands of Adventure on Wednesday.
The new system allows guests to select their party size, an attraction and get a return time for the ride.
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Right now, the new system is only being tested on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade.
Guests must be in the park to reserve a time.
Universal Orlando’s former virtual line system allowed guests to select a ride time from a limited number of attractions at both theme parks. At times, the ride times filled up quickly and were only available at select times during the day.
When guests login to the new system they’re greeted with a message that alerts them of the new system in place and instructions to join.
In the second step, guests are asked to activate their virtual line account in the Universal Orlando Mobile App.
This step will also ask about a party size, email address and a chance to create a password for your account.
Guests are asked to accept, create an account and login from here.
The next step is to click on the attraction to ride.
After selecting the attraction, guests must then click on the tab that reads “get on.”
Guests will then be given a time to go on the attraction sometime during park hours.
Once selected, a QR code will be given that will grant access.
The QR code must be shown and scanned by a ride attendant prior to entering the ride queue.
The QR code appears to have an expiration time listed at the top of the screen, which should allow for more guests to join throughout the day.
According to the Universal Orlando Mobile App, guests can join the virtual line system by following in-park signage or visiting vltest.universalorlando.com.
No word if other attractions will use the ride system in the future.
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Harry Potter’s Rupert Grint Shares Honest Thoughts On The Rumored HBO Max Show
The main series of Harry Potter films may have concluded nearly a decade ago, but the Wizarding World franchise is still growing. On the big screen, it’s continuing through the Fantastic Beasts series, which is set to release its third installment in 2022. Now, it would appear that the franchise may be headed to the small screen as well, as it’s been reported that a Harry Potter TV series is currently in early development at HBO Max. While the show is not officially confirmed at this point, it hasn’t stopped fans from sharing their thoughts and, now, franchise vet Rupert Grint has weighed in on the rumored project.
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