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New Harry Potter TV series reportedly in final talks with award-winning actor to play Dumbledore

New series set to premiere in 2026 or 2027

The Independent UK

John Lithgow in final talks to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series

John Lithgow is reportedly in final talks to play the part of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the much-anticipated 'Harry Potter' TV series that is in the works at HBO.

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John Lithgow set to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter TV series – reports

Actor reportedly in final negotiations to follow up performance in Oscar-nominated hit Conclave with key role in much-anticipated HBO series

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JK Rowling and the King among those given tens of millions in forestry subsidies

THE King, J.K. Rowling, billionaires and politicians are among those who have been given tens of millions of pounds of taxpayer forestry subsidies,…

The National (Scotland)

Rare first edition Harry Potter sells for £18,000 at auction

The copy of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone, which was one of the first 500 printed in 1997, was sold on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Azealia Banks Went For JK Rowling’s Jugular Over Her Non-Stop Transphobia

Azealia Banks has called out JK Rowling in a tweet for her transphobic comments, despite having made similar transphobic comments herself.

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Jared Harris reveals why his father turned down another famous wizard role

Richard Harris played the role of Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films

The Independent UK

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Ed Sheeran denies 'divisive and damaging' reports he attended JK Rowling’s New Year’s party

The British singer addressed the claims following comments from trans journalist and broadcaster India Willoughby

Evening Standard

Ed Sheeran slams ‘divisive and damaging’ reports he attended JK Rowling’s New Year’s Eve party

The ‘Shape of You’ singer called on social media users to ‘please research before you post things’

The Independent UK

Harry Potter director delivers verdict on controversial TV series – and names first choice for Voldemort

Show is expected to start filming this summer

The Independent UK

60 People Point Out Things About Famous Movies That No One Should Have Pointed Out (New Pics)

We’ve gathered some hilarious posts from a group dedicated to not-entirely-serious “movie details.” The post 60 People Point Out Things About Famous Movies That No One Should Have Pointed Out (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Impoverished authors are told they should do it for the love. Try saying that to a dentist

The average income for a writer is now £7,000. For our sake and the country’s, we need financial assistance

The Guardian - UK

Fight Club director reveals he almost made a Harry Potter film: ‘I want it to be kind of creepy’

David Fincher says his ‘creepy’ vision didn’t align with that of production company

The Independent UK

The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

JK Rowling says she’s ‘cancelled’ after post celebrating wedding anniversary

‘Harry Potter’ author often faces backlash for her outspoken stance on trans women

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: Strike: The Ink Black Heart; Asia; One Hundred Years of Solitude; Dalgliesh – review

A modern-day Bogie and Bacall return for a politics-packed online mystery; what David Attenborough really teaches us; a magic realism epic that’s not for the faint-hearted; and the detective drama that beats Morse

The Independent UK

The Ink Black Heart carries on the old school charm of Strike – but too much is lost in translation

3/5 JK Rowling’s doorstopper proves challenging to adapt for screen, but Strike and Robin’s ‘will they, won’t they’ dynamic remains electric as ever

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'Strike: The Ink Black Heart' online from anywhere, all episodes, US release date

Internet trolls, murder in a cemetery and several missed opportunities. Here's how to watch "Strike: The Ink Black Heart" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

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How to watch Strike: The Ink Black Heart online – stream JK Rowling crime drama now, all episodes, watch now in US and Canada

Strike and Ellacott are drawn in to a web of online anonymity in their latest case. Here's how to watch Strike: The Ink Black Heart online anywhere.

The Independent UK

Harry Potter fans raising eyebrows after Hagrid casting rumour

‘So far every casting choice has been god awful,’ one person responded

Evening Standard

Ignore the haters: Paapa Essiedu is the perfect choice to play Severus Snape

The actor has been tipped as the next Bond, put a pivot to Harry Potter makes perfect sense too

The Independent UK

HBO confirms when Harry Potter series will start shooting amid casting speculation

The reboot series has seen 32,000 young actors audition for lead roles

The Guardian - AU

Cillian Murphy as Voldemort? Everything we know about HBO’s Harry Potter TV show

Details are beginning to emerge about the ‘decade-long’ adaptation of JK Rowling’s books – with some starry actors reportedly in negotiations

Evening Standard

Harry Potter HBO series to begin filming in Leavesden in summer 2025

A casting call was announced in September for the next Harry, Ron and Hermione to star in HBO’s adaptation of the wizarding world.

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20 Celebrity Scandals That Left People Wide-Eyed In 2024

From shocking betrayals to wild antics, 2024 was Hollywood's rollercoaster year of drama. These 20 celebrity scandals left us gasping, cringing, and wide-eyed! The post 20 Celebrity Scandals That Left People Wide-Eyed In 2024 first appeared on Bored Panda.

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