Two of the biggest “Harry Potter” fan websites have condemned author J.K. Rowling following her publication of a controversial essay on gender identity last month. On Wednesday, US-based sites MuggleNet and The Leaky Cauldron released a joint statement rejecting Rowling’s beliefs on transgender rights and detailing their commitment to providing a safe community where all feel welcome. The […]
Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter Turns 10
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s been 10 years since the Wizarding World of Harry Potter first opened at Universal Orlando. The land opened to the public at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on June 18, 2010. Some of the Harry Potter film stars—Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Matthew Lewis and Tom Felton—made […]
Matthew Lewis Admits It’s “Painful” to Watch His Harry Potter Movies
Matthew Lewis may not really be a wizard, but he still sees a lot of himself in the character he portrayed in the Harry Potter franchise. Beginning when he was just 12 years old, Lewis starred as the nervous, clumsy Gryffindor wizard Neville Longbottom in the wildly successful series of films, which ended with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows […]
Everyone Is A Mix Of A Book Character And A Disney Princess — Here’s Who You Are
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‘Back 4 Blood’ is delayed until October 12th
You’ll need to wait a bit longer than expected to play Turtle Rock’s spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead. The studio and publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have delayed the team-based zombie shooter Back 4 Blood from June 22nd to October 12th. “Turtle Rock Studios is working hard to make Back 4 Blood the best […]
‘Screams howled as we flew into a flood of high beams. I’m dead, I thought’
On the Sunday prior, Henry’s mother Melissa had called to ask if I would deliver a eulogy. On the way to see Nick at the Gold Coast Hospital, after visiting Tim in Brisbane that morning, I should have politely declined. Henry had closer mates who weren’t gripped by the challenge of being a stoic survivor. […]
‘Harry Potter’ Star Devon Murray and Girlfriend Shannon McCaffrey Welcome Baby Boy
After being inundated with congratulations and well-wishes on his pregnancy announcement, Murray responded in the comments to his post, sharing, “We’re both so happy, excited and nervous and can not wait until he/she are in our arms.”
Houston’s new Harry Potter themed Pop-Up offering guests a safe, magical experience
HOUSTON – The Muggle-less Bar is a brand-new Harry Potter inspired pop-up bar and restaurant, that magically appeared in Houston last weekend! It’s here for a limited time at 711 Main Street downtown, through November 8th. The Muggle-less Bar is where kids and adults can eat, drink, and become a part of some of the […]
Canberra cranks up arts rescue fund with additional $125m to save live music
The federal government is about to triple the size of its coronavirus rescue package for the arts and entertainment industry, topping up its $75 million Restart Investment to Invest and Sustain (RISE) fund to $200 million. The fund guidelines will also change to allow more support for smaller organisations, venues and artistic groups, a move […]
Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham to read first Harry Potter fantasy book
Celebrities including Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham and Dakota Fanning will take part in chapter-by-chapter readings of J.K. Rowling’s first Harry Potter book. Rowling’s Wizarding World announced today on Twitter that all 17 chapters of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (released as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the U.S.) will be read in a series of […]