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Social media isn’t just unhealthy – it’s movie star kryptonite

STATE OF THE ARTS: The young cast of ‘Harry Potter’ have been warned to stay away from the social media. It’s a good idea, writes Louis Chilton – but for more reasons than just their own sanity

The Independent UK

Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus on reboot HBO series: ‘What’s the point?’

"It’s all going to be the same.” Chris Columbus has shared his views on the controversial Harry Potter TV series adaptation, questioning the need to replicate the original films. The new show will hit small screens in 2027.

Euronews

‘It Still Keeps Me Up At Night,’ One Harry Potter Moment That Still Haunts Director Chris Columbus Years Later

A Harry Potter ghost still haunts Chris Columbus.

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The Thursday Murder Club director says new Netflix murder mystery’s idealistic manor home is like Hogwarts for retirees

Exclusive: Chris Columbus compares adapting The Thursday Murder Club to Harry Potter

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Harry Potter's Emma Thompson goes full Liam Neeson in snowy Taken-esque thriller

Dead of Winter releases in UK and US theaters on September 26

Total Film

Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus says series is ‘more of the same’

The 66-year-old directed the first two Harry Potter films and produced the third.

Evening Standard

Original Harry Potter director shares thoughts on new TV series

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Wallabies digest loss of their giant enforcer

Will Skelton and Tom Wright have been huge for the Wallabies of late, and both will be sorely missed when Australia take on Argentina across two Tests.

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Original Harry Potter director says set photos of new TV series left him asking ‘What’s the point?’

‘It’s more of the same,’ says filmmaker

The Independent UK

Pistol Pete gunning for Wallabies Test return

Pete Samu makes a long-awaited return to the Wallabies squad, with injuries behind a number of changes to the squad for two Tests home against Argentina.

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Home Alone’s Chris Columbus Nearly Directed Fantastic Four, And I’m Shocked By The Reason He Said He Was Fired From It

Seriously, this is just ridiculous.

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Harry Potter Director Got Critical After Taking One Look At Nick Frost's Hagrid, And I Think He Makes A Good Point

I see what he's saying.

Cinemablend

Gen V Star Reveals Exciting Changes Coming For Marie In Season 2, And I Love That A Harry Potter Comparison Is Involved

Big things are coming for Marie.

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'Separate the artist from the art...' Harry Potter director Chris Columbus gives opinion on JK Rowling's anti-trans stant

Chris Columbus - who directed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - doesn't think JK Rowling's involvement in the new HBO Max Harry Potter series should deter fans from watching the reboot.

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Emma Watson Wears A See-Through Dress On A Hike And Triggers Wild Reactions From People

“Who dressed her?” fans asked as Emma Watson flaunted her red bikini underneath a see-through outfit while hiking in France.

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Sophie Turner's warning for new Harry Potter child stars

Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner has opened up on her struggles with social media, and why the new Harry Potter stars should avoid it altogether.

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Jason Isaacs Name Drops Harry Potter While Poking Fun At The Patriot

You can always count on Isaacs being real.

Evening Standard

Meghan’s Netflix show ‘so painfully contrived it becomes almost fascinating’

Reviewers have criticised the second instalment of the duchess’s lifestyle series which was released on Tuesday.

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Chris Columbus: 'Home Alone and Harry Potter weren’t meant to be family films'

EXCLUSIVE The filmmaker, who is behind Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club, says his approach to making movies came after being ‘bored’ when taking his own kids to the cinema

International Business Times UK

What does Katherine Parkinson, the New Molly Weasley, Think About JK Rowling's Trans Views?

Katherine Parkinson declines to comment on JK Rowling's trans views, focusing instead on her role in the new Harry Potter series.

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“I Will Not Throw Them Away”: Woman Defends Letting Her Kids Read Harry Potter

Would you separate the art from the artist or boycott the author entirely?

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After Getting Famous As A Child Star On Game Of Thrones, Sophie Turner Has Advice For The New Harry Potter Cast

She would know.

The Independent UK

Tristan Rogers death: General Hospital star’s final appearance on other long-running soap opera revealed

Rogers will appear on ‘The Young and the Restless’ for the final time August 26

Evening Standard

Harry Potter director slams JK Rowling’s trans views as ‘very sad’ ahead of new series

Chris Columbus, who directed two Harry Potter films, said ‘I certainly don’t agree’ with the author’s views on women’s rights and trans issues

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A Harry Potter LEGO Set Has A New Lower Price At Target, And I'm So Tempted Right Now

Accio LEGO set!

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