Universal Epic Universe is set to open on May 22, 2025 at the Universal Orlando Resort. Imelda Staunton returns as Dolores Umbridge inside new ‘Harry Potter’ ride at Epic Universe.Universal Creative Fountain of Magical Brethren inside Epic Universe’s ‘Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry’ ride.Universal Creative Higgledy, a new house elf, debuts inside ‘Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry’ ride at Epic Universe.Universal Creative Métro Floo network inside Harry Potter ride at Epic Universe....

Steve Jennings/Getty ; Courtesy of Warner Bros. Picture Chris Columbusoffers two thumbs up for theHarry Pottertelevision series. TheHarry Potterfranchise is adapted from the series of uber-successful novels by the British authorJ.K. “I think it’s great.” Chris Columbus in 2021; Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort in ‘Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows Part 2’.Credit:Steve Jennings/Getty ; Courtesy of Warner Bros. Picture Want more movie news? The author has become controversial due to what her critics describe as phobic and abusive anti-transgender views....

Some of HBO’s top talent is assembling at Hogwarts. Apparently, Gardiner’s interpretation won out. As previously announced, the series will not tell a new story. Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter.Everett Rather, it will be a new, “faithful adaptation” ofJ.K. Rowling’s seven originalHarry Potternovels with an all-new cast. The TV format should allow producers to fit even more of Rowling’s “fantastic detail” onscreen.

Yer a wizard, John. Lithgowannounced his castingback in February, but he now has costars. “We can’t wait to see them bring these beloved characters to new life.” John Lithgow in 2024, and Michael Gambon as Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Murray Close/Warner Bros AHarry PotterTV series wasfirst announcedin April 2023. Rowling would executive produce, her involvement in the series would be limited. Janet McTeer in 2024 and Maggie Smith in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’....

After months of speculation, HBO has revealed a handful of actors in the highly anticipated series. HBO also confirmed two guest roles: Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch. A press release emphasizes how the new series will serve as a spacious vessel forJ.K. Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, and Emma Watson in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2’.Credit:Warner Bros. Mark Mylod, a key figure on HBO’sSuccession, will serve as an executive producer and direct several episodes....

“I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it,” pondered the 79-year-old star. “I suppose at a certain point Ill meet her.” Frazer Harrison/WireImage “That was the canary in the coal mine,” Lithgow said. John Lithgow in April and J.K. Rowling in 2022.Credit:Neil Mockford/WireImage; Mike Marsland/WireImage I thought, ‘Why is this a factor at all?’ I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it. As for whether the criticism has soured the role for him, Lithgow replied, Oh, heavens no....

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“She got to take Umbridge to the extreme,” Burgos continued. “Of course I can scare people. I don’t get a lot of kids coming up to me actually. Daniel Radcliffe, Imelda Staunton, and Emma Watson in ‘Harry Potter’ ; Staunton in Ministry of Magic ride at Universal Epic Universe.Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Collection; Harry Potter/Youtube “Harry Potterdoesn’t stop, does it?” Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to a representative for Staunton for comment....

You’re a (tolerant) wizard, Harry. Rowling’s anti-transgender views, despite her involvement in the development process as executive producer. “It is something we’re thinking about,” Bloys said. J.K. Rowling, Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson.Stuart C. Wilson/Getty; Warner Brothers/Courtesy Everett it’s possible for you to get away with 13 to 15, something like that. It is a consideration." Bloys also added that “an annual schedule will be tough” to roll out each season....

“I am truly devastated by Liam’s passing. He was warm, supportive, and incredibly loving.” I will miss him always, my lovely friend. Harry Styles and Liam Payne on ‘Good Morning America’ in 2015.Stephen Lovekin/Getty Payne died on the scene of the incident. (They were first combined into a band by judgesNicole ScherzingerandSimon Cowell.) Together, the bandmatesreleased a statement on Payne’s death, also on Thursday. Liam Payne.Jeff Spicer/Getty “Were completely devastated by the news of Liams passing,” began the statement....

“I think they’re making strides in the right direction.” “I think they’re making strides in the right direction,” Guillen said. And sometimes those things take time and I’m optimistic. Harvey Guillén and Elsa from ‘Frozen II’.Alberto Rodriguez/Getty Images; Everett Collection And like you said, if a queer princess comes along, that’d be fantastic." Guillen indicated that a queer protagonist could lead a Disney film in the not-too-distant future. I think that we are in the lifespan of that potentially happening," he said....

A representative for the former movie producer refused to comment on Weinstein’s health. Former film producer andconvictedsex offenderHarvey Weinsteinhas been diagnosed with bone marrow cancer while in jail, according to reports. Out of respect for Mr. Weinstein’s privacy, we will offer no further comment." Harvey Weinstein.Kena Betancur-Pool/Getty September’s health scare came two months after Weinstein was treated for COVID-19 and pneumonia.

“The truth is, racism, FBI surveillance, and the threats to my family happened. And I said this on the record.” “But being accused of ‘faking racism’ is not trivial. Hasan Minhaj.Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images It’s very serious, and it demands an explanation. Because after reading that article, I would also think that.” It was so needlessly misleading, not just about my stand-up, but also about me as a person. The truth is, racism, FBI surveillance, and the threats to my family happened....