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Author Oliver Sacks Dead At 82
The writer, whose book Awakenings inspired an Oscar-nominated movie starring Robert De Niro and Robin Williams, reportedly lost his battle with cancer at his home in New York. Sacks was born in...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 August 2015
Colin Farrell Joins Cast Of ‘Harry Potter’ Spin-off, ‘Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them’
Colin Farrell has joined the cast of the upcoming Harry Potter spin-off movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The 39-year-old actor will play a wizard in the upcoming film, due to be released...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 August 2015
Colin Farrell Cast In Harry Potter Spin-off?
Colin Farrell has reportedly been cast in the Harry Potter spin-off 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'.The 39-year-old actor - who's currently starring in the HBO series 'True Detective' - has been added to...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 August 2015
Chris Columbus Wants More 'Harry Potter' Movies
Director Chris Columbus has revealed that he would like to make a series of sequels to the Harry Potter movies. He’s “fascinated” by the plotlines and back stories of the main characters, such as Hermione...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2015
J.k. Rowling Causing Traffic Chaos With Work Done On Her Edinburgh Home
J.K. Rowling has incurred the wrath of her neighbours once more, with the author being blamed for causing traffic “chaos” by having her garden hedges trimmed. With headline makers salivating with the prospect of innuendo,...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 July 2015
J.k. Rowling In Dispute With Neighbours Over Tree-trimming
The novelist owns a large mansion in the city, and snapped up the house next door to bulldoze it and extend the garden. She previously faced protests from other residents over plans to...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 July 2015
Hogwarts Has No Tuition Fees And Uncle Vernon Loves 'Top Gear': Jk Rowling Reveals More Harry Potter Secrets On Twitter
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has once again indulged her fans over Twitter, answering some of their more pressing questions about the wizarding world and its inhabitants. The million selling author is known for keeping...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 July 2015
25,000 Girls Turn Up To Audition For Role In 'Harry Potter' Spin-off 'Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them'
An estimated 25,000 girls under the age of 12 have turned up a London’s ExCeL conference centre to audition for a role in the upcoming Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them....
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 July 2015
Jk Rowling Seeks Young Actress For Harry Potter Spin-off
J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros are looking for a young girl to star in 'Harry Potter' spin-off 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' as Modesty.The lucky actress will star alongside 'The Theory of Everything'...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 July 2015
J. K. Rowling Leaps To Defence Of Serena Williams
J. K. Rowling has branded a critic of Serena Williams' appearance an ''idiot''.The best-selling novelist - who's best known for penning the 'Harry Potter' series - has leapt to the defence of the American tennis...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 July 2015
Harry Potter Actors Won't Star In New Play
None of the 'Harry Potter' cast will feature in the new West End play 'Harry Potter and The Cursed Child'. The stage show - a spin-off from the popular novels and movie series - will...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 July 2015
Harry Potter Stage Show Headed To London
The British author thrilled fans on Twitter.com by revealing she is collaborating with writer Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany to make Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a play which will be...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 June 2015
Jk Rowling Announces 'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child' For 2016
JK Rowling has announced that her Harry Potter stage play The Cursed Child will open in London's West End next year. The author said the show would tell the "untold part" of the boy wizard's...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 June 2015
Katherine Waterston Added To 'Fantastic Beasts' Cast
Katherine Waterston is the latest name to be cast in the upcoming movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The British-born American actress will be playing the prominent role of Porpentina, a witch, in...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 June 2015
J.k. Rowling Hints At 'American Hogwarts' In 'Fantastic Beasts' Film
American fans of ‘Harry Potter’ will be thrilled to know that J.K. Rowling has suggested the existence of a U.S. version of Hogwarts, and that we may get a look at it in the forthcoming...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 June 2015
J.k. Rowling Reveals Us Version Of Hogwarts
J.K. Rowling has hinted a US version of Hogwarts will feature in 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'.The 'Harry Potter' author is currently penning the screenplay for the spin-off movie and has teased an...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 June 2015
Message To Westboro Baptist Church: Don't' Mess With Jk Rowling
The author of Harry Potter, J.K Rowling, has defended her recent tweet to the controversial Westboro Baptist Church over the legalization of same-sex marriage in Ireland. Rowling had initially taken to the micro-blogging site to...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 May 2015
Jk Rowling, Queen Of Twitter, Takes On Westboro Baptist Church
We’ve definitely been here before, but for some reason twitter trolls just can’t leave ‘Harry Potter’ author and all round amazing woman JK Rowling alone. You’d think these idiots would have learnt their lesson by...
By Stephanie Chase in Books / Authors on 27 May 2015
Matthew Lewis A.k.a. Neville Longbottom Strips Down For Attitude Magazine
Matthew Lewis, the 25-year-old actor best known for his role as Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, has stripped down for the cover of Attitude magazine. Those who remember Lewis in the films should...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 May 2015
Jk Rowling Just Took On The Twitter Trolls In Epic Fashion
JK Rowling has stood up to the Twitter trolls with one brilliant tweet, after suffering a torrent of vile abuse following the results of Thursday’s election. Rowling, who is a vocal Labour Party supporter, also...
By Stephanie Chase in Books / Authors on 09 May 2015
Jk Rowling Goes On The Attack Over Scottish Independence
Harry Potter author JK Rowling told a Scottish nationalist to "get your facts straight" after they said they were "heartbroken" over the writer calling those who wanted independence "death eaters."JK Rowling was the biggest financier...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 May 2015
E.l. James Joins Sunday Times Rich List Of Authors
The writer comes in at number four thanks to the film adaption of her racy debut novel, which broke U.K. box office records upon its release earlier this year (15). The...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 May 2015
Potterheads, J. K. Rowling Has Something To Say To You
J. K. Rowling is talking about Harry Potter again. Normally, in this type of article, this part would be the spoiler warning, but, come on, guys, it’s been seven years since the books came out.JK...
By Victoria Pavlova in Books / Authors on 03 May 2015
Harry Potter Stars Were Played By 'Small Adults In Wigs'
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint were played by small adults in wigs in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'.Alan Rickman - who starred as Severus Snape in the film series based on the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 April 2015
J.k. Rowling Looking Forward To Celebrating 50th Birthday
The Harry Potter creator turns 50 on 31 July (15), and she's planning a big party. She tells U.S. breakfast show Today, "My mother died at 45... You've got to celebrate...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 April 2015
Eddie Redmayne Eyed For Harry Potter Spin-off Movie
Eddie Redmayne is being eyed to play the lead role in the 'Harry Potter' spin-off 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'.The Oscar-winning star, who's best known for his portrayal of Professor Stephen Hawking in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 April 2015
Is Eddie Redmayne Set For A Role In 'Harry Potter' Spinoff 'Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them'?
After taking home the Best Actor Award at this year’s Oscar ceremony, Eddie Redmayne is reportedly high on the list of Warner Bros' choices to star as Newt Scamander in the upcoming Harry Potter spin-off,...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 April 2015
Matt Smith Could Be Starring In Fantastic Beasts
Former Doctor Who star Matt Smith could be taking the lead role in the much-anticipated film Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. The Harry Potter spin-off is due to start filming in London this...
By Staff Writer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 March 2015
Jk Rowling Responds To Fan Who Questioned Dumbledore's Sexuality
JK Rowling has responded to a Harry Potter fan who asked why Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore was gay. Rowling, 49, revealed Dumbledore's sexuality in 2007, in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.JK Rowling offered the...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 March 2015
Peta Blasts U.k. Harry Potter World Over Owl Show
The charity launched an investigation into a new part of the tour in Hertfordshire, England which permits visitors to meet the 'animal actors' in the film including Harry Potter's pet owl and Hermione...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 March 2015
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