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Oscar-winning British actress Maggie Smith has died at 89

British actress Maggie Smith has died at the age of 89, her publicist and family said on Friday. The two-time Oscar-winner won over a new generation of fans in recent years by starring in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey.

France 24

Maggie Smith, Oscar-winning star of stage and screen, dies aged 89

In a career that began in the 1950s, her roles ranged from Desdemona to Miss Jean Brodie, Virginia Woolf and Minerva McGonagall

The Guardian - UK

Harry Potter star's son rules himself out of reprising father's iconic role

Acclaimed actor Jared Harris spoke candidly about the new Harry Potter TV adaptation

Evening Standard

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Sex Education star cast in Harry Potter-inspired one man play

The production will be Asa Butterfield’s first ever theatre role

The Independent UK

Son of late Dumbledore actor Richard Harris responds to upcoming Harry Potter reboot: "The films were fantastic. Leave them alone."

Jared Harris doesn't seem to approve of the show

Total Film

From feminist trailblazers to relatable icons, these are our favourite fictional women

Whether it's Jane Austen's early trailblazers or modern heroines, these women prove why girls really do run the world

Woman & Home

Inside M&M’s World: Gaudy, soulless – but bewilderingly popular

It’s the world’s largest candy store, where tens of thousands flock every week to take Instagram pictures and spend a fortune on colourful sweets, but... why, asks Roisin Lanigan

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JK Rowling blasts Harry Potter tour as 'nonsense' and vows to create her own

The outspoken author has accused the Pottor tour in Edinburgh of sharing false information

Evening Standard

Jared Harris says ‘no’ to playing father’s role in new Harry Potter reboot

Exclusive: ‘Foundation’ star questioned decision to adapt JK Rowling’s books into a TV series

The Independent UK

Actors Who Are Nothing Like Their Most Iconic Characters

Talk about awards-worthy, transformative performances.

Marie Claire

Best children's stocking fillers for Christmas 2024, from Roblox to LOL Surprise

Create a curated Santa Sack for those on the good list this year

Evening Standard

Crackdown on traditional carriages threatens ‘Hogwarts Express’ trains

After nearly 30 years of being exempt form door safety regulations, West Coast has acquired a new fleet to sustain itself following a rule crackdown

The Independent UK

This iconic Harry Potter actress has been cast in Bridgerton season 4

We love this universe crossover

Marie Claire

Gary Oldman suggests that ‘in a few years’ he could play another Harry Potter character in new TV series

Oldman previously played Sirius Black in four Harry Potter movies

The Independent UK

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18 years later, No Man's Sky dev reveals prototype footage of the first Harry Potter open-world game - and explains its unlikely link to an iconic FPS

Harry Potter and Quake share a surprising lineage

The Independent UK

James McAvoy reveals he was nearly cast as major Harry Potter villain

McAvoy said he was offered ‘a ton of money’ for the role

Windows Central

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions improves the wizarding sport's weird rules but still feels badly imbalanced

Unbroken Studios reduced how many points Seekers earn by catching the Snitch, but other aspects of Quidditch gameplay need serious fine-tuning. Our review.

Top News

HBO Launches Open Casting Call For Harry Potter TV Series

HBO's Harry Potter TV series casting call emphasizes diversity. Fans suggest actors for iconic roles. Series set for 2026 release.

The Independent UK

Valentina Petrillo responds to JK Rowling criticism after transgender sprinter competes at Paralympics

The Italian was called an ‘out and proud cheat’ by the Harry Potter author over her participation at Paris 2024

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