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Oscar-winning production designer who helped recreate the fantastical world of Harry Potter in intricate detail on screen

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Cillian Murphy dispels Harry Potter casting rumors and wishes ‘good luck’ to whoever takes over role

Ralph Fiennes previously backed Murphy to take over his role as Voldemort in new TV adaptation

The Independent UK

Keira Knightley and Kit Harington spark backlash with Harry Potter trans drama

he Hogwarts cast is glittering… but the online backlash is anything but

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Has J.K. Rowling Been Replaced by a Bot? AI-Generated Clip Fuels Online Mockery

A glitchy six-second video shared by JK Rowling on X sparked viral mockery, with many mistaking it for AI content and fueling debate over digital authenticity.

International Business Times UK

James McAvoy joins cast of new Harry Potter audiobook series

James McAvoy has been announced as a cast member in a new Harry Potter audiobook series ...

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Harry Potter legend Stuart Craig dies aged 83 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Tributes pour in for Oscar-winning production designer who was behind some of the wizarding franchise’s most memorable sets, including Hogwarts

Evening Standard

‘Harry Potter And The Cursed Child’ Concept Trailer Has Fans Begging For A Full Movie With Original Cast

The trailer shows Harry as the father of a son, Albus Severus Potter, who is sorted into Slytherin.

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Who Will Play Voldemort in the Harry Potter Series? Ryan Reynolds, Cillian Murphy, and Matt Smith Rumoured as the New Dark Lord

Speculation grows on who will play Voldemort in HBO's new Harry Potter reboot series, with Ryan Reynolds, Cillian Murphy, and Matt Smith linked to the role.

International Business Times UK

Graham Linehan: who is the controversial Father Ted co-creator?

The formerly beloved Irish writer has seemingly dedicated his life to opposing trans rights in the last decade

Evening Standard

Arrest Of Comedy Writer Sparks UK Free Speech Row

The arrest of an Emmy award-winning comedy writer for social media posts about transgender people has reignited a UK row over freedom of speech, with one government minister saying Wednesday "we need to look at" the law.

International Business Times

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan releases audio of trans tweets arrest: 'Holy s**t, I don't believe it'

The Father Ted creator is heard being told to ‘calm down’ by police, as he responds: ‘I won’t calm down’

Evening Standard

Graham Linehan arrest storm: Government may need to 'sort out' police priorities, says minister

The Father Ted creator was arrested by armed police at Heathrow Airport over three tweets about trans issues

Evening Standard

What Did Irish Comedy Writer Graham Linehan Say on Twitter? Heathrow Detention Over Controversial Tweets Explained

Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow over controversial tweets. Here's what is known about the posts, the detention, and the free speech debate.

International Business Times UK

‘The IT Crowd’ creator Graham Linehan's arrest over transgender posts sparks free speech row in UK

The Irish comedy writer and creator of celebrated shows like The IT Crowd and Father Ted was arrested this week at Heathrow Airport over a series of anti-trans posts. The arrest has sparked fury and free speech outcry in the UK, with Elon Musk describing Britain as a "police state".

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Starmer tells police to prioritise serious crimes after Graham Linehan arrested over social media posts

Downing Street said Sir Keir Starmer had been ‘clear’ about his ‘priorities for crime and policing’

Evening Standard

Farage to say UK has ‘authoritarian censorship regimes’ after Linehan arrest

The Reform UK leader will give evidence to the House Judiciary Committee in Washington on free speech in the UK.

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JK Rowling and Elon Musk lead the backlash over Graham Linehan’s arrest

After the Father Ted creator was arrested over a series of social media messages about the trans community, JK Rowling and Elon Musk have led the backlash against police seizing Graham Linehan.

Evening Standard

Arrest of Father Ted creator Graham Linehan over trans posts condemned

Conservative MPs described it as ‘ridiculous’ and accused the police of ‘arresting people for making jokes’.

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The Guardian - UK

The Hallmarked Man by Robert Galbraith review – a terrific, tightly plotted romp

With four murder inquiries in play, JK Rowling’s eighth Cormoran Strike novel avoids the page-padding longueurs of previous volumes – but will he finally tell Robin how he feels about her?

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OG Harry Potter Director Doesn’t Hold Back When Discussing His Odds Of Helming An Adaptation Of On The Cursed Child

Could Chris Columbus return for one more Potter movie?

Evening Standard

Warwick Davis to reprise Professor Flitwick role in Harry Potter TV series

The actor is the first member of the original films’ cast to join the upcoming Harry Potter TV series on HBO

The Independent UK

Original Harry Potter film star to reprise role in TV series

He’s the first movie cast member to sign up for new HBO show

The Independent UK

Harry Potter director says reunion ‘will never happen’ due to JK Rowling’s trans views

‘Everyone in the cast has a different opinion, which makes it impossible,’ filmmaker said

Evening Standard

Hidden London: Goldsboro Books, a creaky literary Eden deep in Covent Garden

This Central London bookshop is home to a library of rare treasures, it’s spine-tingling, says Vicky Jessop

Euronews

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.

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