Caleb Carr, whose bestselling 1994 novel The Alienist made the author a household name who saw the book adapted into a 10-episode limited series on TNT, died of cancer Thursday at his home in Cherry Plains, New York. He was 68.
His death was announced by his brother Ethan Carr to The New York Times.
Carr was born on August 2, 1955, into a New York City family haunted by violence and abuse: His father was Lucien Carr, a Beat Generation journalist convicted of manslaughter for the 1944 killing of what today would be deemed a sexual predator. The fatal stabbing, which made headlines and history not least because Lucien’s friend and Columbia University classmate Jack Kerouac helped dispose of the knife, was depicted in the 2013 film Kill Your Darlings starring Daniel Radcliffe and Dane DeHaan.
Caleb Carr would later say that the incident, along his own childhood abuse at the hands of his father,...
His death was announced by his brother Ethan Carr to The New York Times.
Carr was born on August 2, 1955, into a New York City family haunted by violence and abuse: His father was Lucien Carr, a Beat Generation journalist convicted of manslaughter for the 1944 killing of what today would be deemed a sexual predator. The fatal stabbing, which made headlines and history not least because Lucien’s friend and Columbia University classmate Jack Kerouac helped dispose of the knife, was depicted in the 2013 film Kill Your Darlings starring Daniel Radcliffe and Dane DeHaan.
Caleb Carr would later say that the incident, along his own childhood abuse at the hands of his father,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Working in a big franchise is a high-risk, high-reward venture for an actor. And even then, the aftermath may not be as favorable as one might think. There are roles that become embedded in the viewers’ minds, like Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man or Daisey Ridley’s Rey, which makes it difficult for them to see the performers in a different role.
Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker in a still from the Star Wars franchise| Disney
Though being in a highly successful franchise brings them copious amounts of wealth and fame, those looking to expand their resume look for more diverse roles. That’s why Rdj did several offbeat projects after his stint in the MCU, finally landing Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. And Star Wars fame Ridley followed in his footsteps.
Daisy Ridley’s Sometimes I Think About Dying was her attempt to find something new after Star Wars...
Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker in a still from the Star Wars franchise| Disney
Though being in a highly successful franchise brings them copious amounts of wealth and fame, those looking to expand their resume look for more diverse roles. That’s why Rdj did several offbeat projects after his stint in the MCU, finally landing Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. And Star Wars fame Ridley followed in his footsteps.
Daisy Ridley’s Sometimes I Think About Dying was her attempt to find something new after Star Wars...
- 5/24/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
Max‘s TV remake of the “Harry Potter” series won’t hit the streamer until 2026, which gives fans of the character plenty of time to speculate about the show. For instance, beyond rehashing a successful IP in a blatant cash-grab maneuver, why should this series exist? That’s a topic for another piece, however. A milder query would be about the potential involvement of the original Warner Bros.
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- 5/24/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Sounds like Daniel Radcliffe won’t be returning to Hogwarts anytime soon.
The “Harry Potter” alum, who last appeared in the title role when he closed out the film franchise with “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” told E! News that he and his fellow original actors will probably not appear in the upcoming “Harry Potter” series being developed at Max.
“Like the rest of the world, [I’m] very excited to watch as an audience member,” Radcliffe said, before adding an “I don’t think so” as to whether he will make a cameo.
“I think they very wisely want to [have] a clean break,” Radcliffe continued. “And I don’t know if it would work to have us do anything in it.”
Radcliffe punted on whether or not Max approached him to star in the series, which is slated to premiere in 2026.
“I’m going to be a politician...
The “Harry Potter” alum, who last appeared in the title role when he closed out the film franchise with “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” told E! News that he and his fellow original actors will probably not appear in the upcoming “Harry Potter” series being developed at Max.
“Like the rest of the world, [I’m] very excited to watch as an audience member,” Radcliffe said, before adding an “I don’t think so” as to whether he will make a cameo.
“I think they very wisely want to [have] a clean break,” Radcliffe continued. “And I don’t know if it would work to have us do anything in it.”
Radcliffe punted on whether or not Max approached him to star in the series, which is slated to premiere in 2026.
“I’m going to be a politician...
- 5/24/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Notwithstanding the iconic nature of the Harry Potter IP, it is one of the most astonishing works of imagination and creativity combined. But bringing the words from a literary franchise to life cannot be so easy. As such, Rupert Grint became one of the primary victims of the repercussions that came with getting cast in the live-action film series as one of the three main characters.
Harry Potter cast – Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]Although fame and recognition are something a lot of people aspire to achieve, at times, they can also destroy the one thing that can be most precious to someone.
For Rupert Grint, the former was never an option – having taken up acting as a form of creative outlet in school plays rather than being cast in a billion-dollar franchise, turning out to be the most recognized face on the planet, becoming the...
Harry Potter cast – Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson [Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures]Although fame and recognition are something a lot of people aspire to achieve, at times, they can also destroy the one thing that can be most precious to someone.
For Rupert Grint, the former was never an option – having taken up acting as a form of creative outlet in school plays rather than being cast in a billion-dollar franchise, turning out to be the most recognized face on the planet, becoming the...
- 5/23/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
The Harry Potter films were absolutely magical and the cast members had a huge role in making them so. Every single character was so perfectly cast that it would often be difficult to know where the actor ends and where the character begins. From Maggie Smith’s Professor McGonagall to Emma Watson’s Hermione Granger, all these characters hold a special part in our hearts.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) | Warner Bros. Pictures
However, Maggie Smith once revealed that she didn’t find her role as Minerva McGonagall, the Transfiguration professor, to be satisfying. She simply didn’t feel as if she was really acting in Harry Potter as well as the historical drama, Downton Abbey. The actress also complained about having to wear huge and heavy hats for her role as Minerva.
Maggie Smith Has Complaints About Two of Her Iconic Roles
Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey...
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) | Warner Bros. Pictures
However, Maggie Smith once revealed that she didn’t find her role as Minerva McGonagall, the Transfiguration professor, to be satisfying. She simply didn’t feel as if she was really acting in Harry Potter as well as the historical drama, Downton Abbey. The actress also complained about having to wear huge and heavy hats for her role as Minerva.
Maggie Smith Has Complaints About Two of Her Iconic Roles
Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey...
- 5/23/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Broadway aficionados, delight! Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff, along with Lindsay Mendez, recently graced The Late Show with an evocative performance from the revival of Merrily We Roll Along, a musical dear to many theater lovers. On the night of May 20th, the trio performed “Old Friends,” one of Stephen Sondheim’s celebrated numbers from this acclaimed production. Maria Friedman directs this revival, which has received high praises for reinvigorating Sondheim’s beloved but previously troubled musical.Sondheim’s cult-classic musical Merrily We Roll Along is back on Broadway for the first time since 1981. Maria Friedman’s revival is ‘the best thing that ever
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- 5/23/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
As the world eagerly anticipates a magical resurgence, Max’s Harry Potter TV series promises to cast a revitalizing charm on J.K. Rowling’s beloved Wizarding World. This comes after the spellbinding success of Warner Bros.’ eight-film juggernaut that captured our imaginations from 2001 to 2011, with Daniel Radcliffe’s portrayal of the boy wizard etching an indelible mark in cinematic history.
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | Warner Bros. Pictures
That being said, fans have been yearning for a cameo from the actor in Max’s upcoming series because of his strong bond with Potter’s character. Radcliffe has addressed these demands and cameo rumors on multiple occasions. According to the London-born actor, “it would work” for him to appear in the new reboot, as he recently told E! News.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Stance in Harry Potter TV Series Cameo
In a time where Hollywood is filled with reboots and remakes, Daniel...
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter | Warner Bros. Pictures
That being said, fans have been yearning for a cameo from the actor in Max’s upcoming series because of his strong bond with Potter’s character. Radcliffe has addressed these demands and cameo rumors on multiple occasions. According to the London-born actor, “it would work” for him to appear in the new reboot, as he recently told E! News.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Stance in Harry Potter TV Series Cameo
In a time where Hollywood is filled with reboots and remakes, Daniel...
- 5/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Daniel Radcliffe says it would be wise for the upcoming “Harry Potter” television series on Max to distance itself from the iconic film series, which means the potential for him to cameo in the show is quite low. Radcliffe famously headlined eight “Harry Potter” movies in the title role from 2001 to 2011.
“I don’t think so,” he told E! Online when asked about starring in the series in any capacity. “I think they very wisely want to [have] a clean break. And I don’t know if it would work to have us do anything in it. I’m very happy to just watch along with everyone else.”
Radcliffe then politely backed out of any more “Harry Potter” television talk. When asked if Max had already asked him about being involved in the series, he responded, “I’m going to be a politician about this and not deal in hypotheticals.”
The...
“I don’t think so,” he told E! Online when asked about starring in the series in any capacity. “I think they very wisely want to [have] a clean break. And I don’t know if it would work to have us do anything in it. I’m very happy to just watch along with everyone else.”
Radcliffe then politely backed out of any more “Harry Potter” television talk. When asked if Max had already asked him about being involved in the series, he responded, “I’m going to be a politician about this and not deal in hypotheticals.”
The...
- 5/22/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
From Whitney Houston to Elvis, there is no shortage of iconic singers who inspire sweeping films that dramatize their life stories. No matter the genre, cinematic features have captured the careers of the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley to country singer Jonny Cash. Most recently, Back to Black (2024) launched in theaters to capture the life and musical career of Amy Winehouse.
Still other films in the works will add to the canon of singer biography movies, like Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown and nephew to Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle the late Michael Jackson in Michael.
We’ve compiled a list of music-centric biopics available to stream should the urge overcome viewers.
Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment /Courtesy Everett Collection
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (2022)
Naomi Ackie embodied singer Whitney Houston in Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
Still other films in the works will add to the canon of singer biography movies, like Timothée Chalamet’s upcoming portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown and nephew to Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle the late Michael Jackson in Michael.
We’ve compiled a list of music-centric biopics available to stream should the urge overcome viewers.
Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment /Courtesy Everett Collection
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (2022)
Naomi Ackie embodied singer Whitney Houston in Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
- 5/22/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Ever since HBO announced their Harry Potter TV show, fans have been going wild with speculations, theories, and expectations all flooding online platforms. Among the most discussed things is the inclusion of the original cast as cameos, and everyone seems to have strong opinions on that: fans are either 100% for it or hate the very idea of mixing the movies and the series together.
Daniel Radcliffe, the Og Harry Potter star, has chosen his camp in this debate.
Radcliffe Addressed His Cameo in the TV Show
While a few original Harry Potter stars have already revealed they’d love to return for a quick cameo in HBO’s upcoming series, Daniel Radcliffe is completely against it. According to the actor, it would ruin the atmosphere of the new adaptation, and there’s overall no good reason to throw old soldiers into the new battle.
“I’m sure whoever is making...
Daniel Radcliffe, the Og Harry Potter star, has chosen his camp in this debate.
Radcliffe Addressed His Cameo in the TV Show
While a few original Harry Potter stars have already revealed they’d love to return for a quick cameo in HBO’s upcoming series, Daniel Radcliffe is completely against it. According to the actor, it would ruin the atmosphere of the new adaptation, and there’s overall no good reason to throw old soldiers into the new battle.
“I’m sure whoever is making...
- 5/22/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Gary Oldman has addressed some previous comments on the Harry Potter franchise whereby he called his performance as fan-favorite character Sirius Black “mediocre.”
Oldman spoke while at the Cannes press conference for Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope on Wednesday and wanted to ensure no fans of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world adaptations were offended by his words.
“Not to disparage anyone out there who are fans of the Harry Potter films and the character who I think is much beloved … What I meant by that is I think as any artist, actor, painter, you are always hypercritical of your own work.
“If you’re not and you’re satisfied with what you’re doing, that would be death to me. If I had watched a performance of myself and thought: ‘My God, I’m fantastic in this,’ that would be a sad day. My best work is next year.” He attempted to clarify what he meant.
Oldman spoke while at the Cannes press conference for Paolo Sorrentino’s Parthenope on Wednesday and wanted to ensure no fans of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world adaptations were offended by his words.
“Not to disparage anyone out there who are fans of the Harry Potter films and the character who I think is much beloved … What I meant by that is I think as any artist, actor, painter, you are always hypercritical of your own work.
“If you’re not and you’re satisfied with what you’re doing, that would be death to me. If I had watched a performance of myself and thought: ‘My God, I’m fantastic in this,’ that would be a sad day. My best work is next year.” He attempted to clarify what he meant.
- 5/22/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Daniel Radcliffe has expressed his excitement over the Harry Potter series being developed at Max.
However, at the Drama League Awards, Radcliffe stopped short of revealing if he would make a cameo or a guest star appearance.
“Like the rest of the world, [I’m] very excited to watch as an audience member,” Radcliffe told E! News.
When asked if he would appear in the upcoming series, which will premiere on Max in 2026, the actor said, “I don’t think so.”
“I think they very wisely want to [have] a clean break. And I don’t know if it would work to have us do anything in it,” he added.
Radcliffe was further pressed about what he would say if Max approached him to return to Hogwarts, and he said, “I’m gonna be a politician about this and not deal in hypotheticals.”
The new Harry Potter TV series is set to be...
However, at the Drama League Awards, Radcliffe stopped short of revealing if he would make a cameo or a guest star appearance.
“Like the rest of the world, [I’m] very excited to watch as an audience member,” Radcliffe told E! News.
When asked if he would appear in the upcoming series, which will premiere on Max in 2026, the actor said, “I don’t think so.”
“I think they very wisely want to [have] a clean break. And I don’t know if it would work to have us do anything in it,” he added.
Radcliffe was further pressed about what he would say if Max approached him to return to Hogwarts, and he said, “I’m gonna be a politician about this and not deal in hypotheticals.”
The new Harry Potter TV series is set to be...
- 5/21/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The world of comic book movies stands largely on the shoulders of devoted actors who have dedicated a large portion of their careers to playing famed roles. From Chris Evans as Captain America to Scarlett Johanson as Black Widow, the list goes on. However, in terms of holding on to that role for the longest time ever, no one comes close to Hugh Jackman and his stint as Wolverine. However, despite a staggering tenure of 24 years and continuing, the actor has not evaded the thought of letting go of his character.
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine | 20th Century Studios
A brilliant twist of fate landed the Australian actor in his now synonymous role. Originally slated for a different actor, Jackman still has not forgotten the mercy of fate. Professionally enough, he also knows how to return the favor when the time comes.
Hugh Jackman has a plan to pass on the...
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine | 20th Century Studios
A brilliant twist of fate landed the Australian actor in his now synonymous role. Originally slated for a different actor, Jackman still has not forgotten the mercy of fate. Professionally enough, he also knows how to return the favor when the time comes.
Hugh Jackman has a plan to pass on the...
- 5/21/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
The Hulu June 2024 premiere schedule has been announced and can be viewed below. The streaming service has also revealed the titles that will be leaving next month.
This Pride Month, see the joy and feel the love with LGBTQ+ shows, movies, and even Pride parades streaming on Hulu in June. The celebration includes the streaming premieres of I Kissed a Boy, the UK’s first-ever gay dating show, and season two of the delightfully twisted Wreck.
You’ll also get a dazzling performance from pop superstar and LGBTQ+ ally Kylie Minogue in the U.S. premiere of An Audience with Kylie, a tale of the rise of a style icon in Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, FX’s The Bear Season 3, Shoresy Season 3, the documentary Brats, and more.
Hulu gives viewers instant access to current shows from every major U.S. broadcast network, libraries of hit TV series and films, and acclaimed Hulu Originals.
This Pride Month, see the joy and feel the love with LGBTQ+ shows, movies, and even Pride parades streaming on Hulu in June. The celebration includes the streaming premieres of I Kissed a Boy, the UK’s first-ever gay dating show, and season two of the delightfully twisted Wreck.
You’ll also get a dazzling performance from pop superstar and LGBTQ+ ally Kylie Minogue in the U.S. premiere of An Audience with Kylie, a tale of the rise of a style icon in Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, FX’s The Bear Season 3, Shoresy Season 3, the documentary Brats, and more.
Hulu gives viewers instant access to current shows from every major U.S. broadcast network, libraries of hit TV series and films, and acclaimed Hulu Originals.
- 5/20/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
May kicked off with Variety celebrating the Power of Women New York, where Glenn Close helped honor – and have some fun on the red carpet with – Mariska Hargitay. In Sydney, Anya Taylor-Joy stunned in a gold ensemble at the “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” premiere and Austin Butler was in Beverly Hills taking part in an Emmy FYC event for “Masters of the Air.”
Daniel Radcliffe celebrated his first Tony nomination for his work in “Merrily, We Roll Along” at the awards’ annual nominees press junket. And that was John Legend in a “Barbie”-pink suit performing at City Year Los Angeles’ 13th annual Spring Break gala.
Keep checking back here all month long for more celeb photos from Hollywood, New York and beyond.
Daniel Radcliffe celebrated his first Tony nomination for his work in “Merrily, We Roll Along” at the awards’ annual nominees press junket. And that was John Legend in a “Barbie”-pink suit performing at City Year Los Angeles’ 13th annual Spring Break gala.
Keep checking back here all month long for more celeb photos from Hollywood, New York and beyond.
- 5/20/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Paul McCartney is the first U.K. musician to become a billionaire, it has been revealed, as the Sunday Times unveiled all the famous faces on its wealth-tracking Rich List for 2024.
The top 350 are not just your typical hedge fund owners and oil moguls — the list includes the King, the British Prime Minister and even a Catholic priest. But entertainment has its place on the Rich List. Here are some of the biggest names you might recognize.
None other than Salma Hayek is the most significant name in showbiz near the top of the list. She and her billionaire businessman husband François-Henri Pinault came in at an eye-watering 31st with 6.147 billion pounds in fashion and film. (Pinault is CEO of Kering, a luxury goods corporation that owns brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta and Alexander McQueen.)
Sir Paul (of Beatles fame) and his wife Nancy clocked in at 165th...
The top 350 are not just your typical hedge fund owners and oil moguls — the list includes the King, the British Prime Minister and even a Catholic priest. But entertainment has its place on the Rich List. Here are some of the biggest names you might recognize.
None other than Salma Hayek is the most significant name in showbiz near the top of the list. She and her billionaire businessman husband François-Henri Pinault came in at an eye-watering 31st with 6.147 billion pounds in fashion and film. (Pinault is CEO of Kering, a luxury goods corporation that owns brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta and Alexander McQueen.)
Sir Paul (of Beatles fame) and his wife Nancy clocked in at 165th...
- 5/17/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Harry Potter franchise has been a pop culture staple since the first book came out in 1997, and the movie adaptation was released in 2001. Soon enough, we had a while league of books and movies, and a fandom that is alive and thriving even after two decades since the last movie came out.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two | Warner Bros.
After the books and the movies, J. K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter novels, along with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, wrote a story titled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Thorne later turned it into a play, which was later turned into a Broadway production. It went on to win six awards out of ten nominations, including Best Play, at the 2018 Tony Awards.
Fan Concept Trailer for Cursed Child Takes Us Back to Hogwarts
Harry Potter and the...
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two | Warner Bros.
After the books and the movies, J. K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter novels, along with Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, wrote a story titled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Thorne later turned it into a play, which was later turned into a Broadway production. It went on to win six awards out of ten nominations, including Best Play, at the 2018 Tony Awards.
Fan Concept Trailer for Cursed Child Takes Us Back to Hogwarts
Harry Potter and the...
- 5/16/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
The Harry Potter franchise made worldwide stars of its main three actors, who portray Harry, Hermione and Ron. Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson seem to be in sight after the last Hp movie was released in 2011, while the fate of Rupert Grint, who played the most awkward and the youngest son of the Weasley family, is lesser known.
It turns out that after starring in Harry Potter, which was quite a challenge to Grint, he preferred to explore indie films and take the unexpectedly extravagant roles.
His first post-Potter project was the 2012 war drama Into the White, and the actor’s feisty character was definitely a far cry from Ron Weasley.
This trend continued in the 2013 biopic Cbgb, where Grint reunited with the Severus Snape actor, Alan Rickman, with them playing drastically different roles they had in Hp. Besides, that year is remarkable for the actor’s appearance in Charlie Countryman.
It turns out that after starring in Harry Potter, which was quite a challenge to Grint, he preferred to explore indie films and take the unexpectedly extravagant roles.
His first post-Potter project was the 2012 war drama Into the White, and the actor’s feisty character was definitely a far cry from Ron Weasley.
This trend continued in the 2013 biopic Cbgb, where Grint reunited with the Severus Snape actor, Alan Rickman, with them playing drastically different roles they had in Hp. Besides, that year is remarkable for the actor’s appearance in Charlie Countryman.
- 5/15/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
The actors behind the iconic Weasley Twins will be around to stir up trouble on Food Network’s new “Harry Potter”-themed competition, “Wizards of Baking.”
Variety has learned exclusively that James and Oliver Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley throughout Warner Bros.’ eight-film “Harry Potter” franchise, will be hosting “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking.”
The project, which will air on Food Network and be available to stream on Max, was announced by Warner Bros Discovery U.S. networks chief Kathleen Finch during the company’s upfront presentation in New York City Wednesday.
Upfronts 2024: View Variety‘s full coverage.
“Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking” will follow “innovative pastry chefs” as they “craft spellbinding sweet creations” inspired by the films starring Daniel Radcliffe in the titular role.
Per the competition’s description, “Viewers will see beloved locations, including inside The Great Hall at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,...
Variety has learned exclusively that James and Oliver Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley throughout Warner Bros.’ eight-film “Harry Potter” franchise, will be hosting “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking.”
The project, which will air on Food Network and be available to stream on Max, was announced by Warner Bros Discovery U.S. networks chief Kathleen Finch during the company’s upfront presentation in New York City Wednesday.
Upfronts 2024: View Variety‘s full coverage.
“Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking” will follow “innovative pastry chefs” as they “craft spellbinding sweet creations” inspired by the films starring Daniel Radcliffe in the titular role.
Per the competition’s description, “Viewers will see beloved locations, including inside The Great Hall at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
The Wizarding World never ceases to amaze with its magical appeal. This applies not only to millennials who have been exposed to the Harry Potter ongoing books and movies as children, but also to younger generations as today's kids are no less delighted to read J.K. Rowling's books and watch the films.
Speaking of the latter, the Warner Bros. film series wouldn't be nearly as magical without the cast, who have been the source of many laughs, tears... and bloopers! Here are 10 of the most hilarious on-set errors from the Harry Potter movies.
10 Harry Potter Bloopers You Will Never Forget
1. Making Rupert Grint laugh is too easy
2. Bra's not coming off!
3. Potter farts
4. How to shock Potter
5. Radcliffe is a champion dancer!
6. A thousand takes of Robbie Coltrane
8. Hermione being Hermione
9. Those slurping sounds are too loud!
10. Hermione's deft punch
It's been almost 23 years since the first Harry Potter film,...
Speaking of the latter, the Warner Bros. film series wouldn't be nearly as magical without the cast, who have been the source of many laughs, tears... and bloopers! Here are 10 of the most hilarious on-set errors from the Harry Potter movies.
10 Harry Potter Bloopers You Will Never Forget
1. Making Rupert Grint laugh is too easy
2. Bra's not coming off!
3. Potter farts
4. How to shock Potter
5. Radcliffe is a champion dancer!
6. A thousand takes of Robbie Coltrane
8. Hermione being Hermione
9. Those slurping sounds are too loud!
10. Hermione's deft punch
It's been almost 23 years since the first Harry Potter film,...
- 5/15/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Food Network has a new magical treat in store for viewers this holiday season: The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned cable channel has ordered a baking competition inspired by the beloved “Harry Potter” franchise.
Titled “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking,” the new show will feature “innovative pastry chefs” as they “craft spellbinding sweet creations” inspired by the films starring Daniel Radcliffe in the titular role.
The show will be filmed at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London’s “The Making of Harry Potter” location, giving the competitors “unprecedented access to the actual sets where the films were made as they present their creations to the judges and special guests.”
Upfronts 2024: View Variety‘s full coverage.
Per the competition’s description, “Viewers will see beloved locations, including inside The Great Hall at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Platform 9¾, Gringotts Wizarding Bank, The Burrow as well as props, costumes, and clips from the blockbuster films.
Titled “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking,” the new show will feature “innovative pastry chefs” as they “craft spellbinding sweet creations” inspired by the films starring Daniel Radcliffe in the titular role.
The show will be filmed at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London’s “The Making of Harry Potter” location, giving the competitors “unprecedented access to the actual sets where the films were made as they present their creations to the judges and special guests.”
Upfronts 2024: View Variety‘s full coverage.
Per the competition’s description, “Viewers will see beloved locations, including inside The Great Hall at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Platform 9¾, Gringotts Wizarding Bank, The Burrow as well as props, costumes, and clips from the blockbuster films.
- 5/15/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Anime fans might not know this, but Hideaki Anno’s Neon Genesis Evangelion was probably one of the first anime series to revolutionize the anime world by introducing giant robot monsters fighting with each other while being piloted mostly by teenagers. While there were other series that were working on such narratives, no one was able to make it as big as Anno.
Neon Genesis Evangelion
And now, after two decades, the creator of the series has once again highlighted the intention of creating a sequel to one of the biggest series of all time; however, there is a twist to this. Anno has stated that there is a world where he might not be the one to create it; rather, he would pass the baton to someone else.
Also, while talking about the potential sequel, Anno pointed out that the new anime fans don’t prefer new visuals and...
Neon Genesis Evangelion
And now, after two decades, the creator of the series has once again highlighted the intention of creating a sequel to one of the biggest series of all time; however, there is a twist to this. Anno has stated that there is a world where he might not be the one to create it; rather, he would pass the baton to someone else.
Also, while talking about the potential sequel, Anno pointed out that the new anime fans don’t prefer new visuals and...
- 5/15/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Galeca: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics unveiled nominations for their 2nd annual Dorian Theater Awards on Monday, March 13. Galeca’s 39-member theater wing decided this season’s crop of nominees, which honor the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway.
The nominations list is dominated by the current revival of “Merrily We Roll Along” and new play “Stereophonic.” Both productions netted six nominations a piece. In the case of “Merrily,” that tally includes bids for its Tony-nominated trio of stars: Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe. “Stereophonic” managed one better with four members of its cast nominated in the same featured performance category: Will Brill, Eli Gelb, Tom Pecinka, and Sarah Pidgeon. The individual acting races at the Dorian Awards are gender neutral.
The Best Broadway Musical category features Tony Award nominees “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Illinoise,” “The Outsiders,” and “Suffs,” along with the closed David Byrne tuner “Here Lies Love” and soon-to-be closing “Lempicka.
The nominations list is dominated by the current revival of “Merrily We Roll Along” and new play “Stereophonic.” Both productions netted six nominations a piece. In the case of “Merrily,” that tally includes bids for its Tony-nominated trio of stars: Jonathan Groff, Lindsay Mendez, and Daniel Radcliffe. “Stereophonic” managed one better with four members of its cast nominated in the same featured performance category: Will Brill, Eli Gelb, Tom Pecinka, and Sarah Pidgeon. The individual acting races at the Dorian Awards are gender neutral.
The Best Broadway Musical category features Tony Award nominees “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Illinoise,” “The Outsiders,” and “Suffs,” along with the closed David Byrne tuner “Here Lies Love” and soon-to-be closing “Lempicka.
- 5/14/2024
- by Sam Eckmann
- Gold Derby
“You’ve seen nothing yet,” tweeted Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling on Sunday. She was responding to another X user who had told her, “Your downfall is so sad,” a reaction to her continued attacks on transgender people. Rowling promised that worse was in store. “Wait til I hit rock bottom. It’s going to be spectacular,” she wrote.
You’ve seen nothing yet. Wait til I hit rock bottom. It’s going to be spectacular. pic.twitter.com/XsRFNjBGUz
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 12, 2024
This prediction, and much...
You’ve seen nothing yet. Wait til I hit rock bottom. It’s going to be spectacular. pic.twitter.com/XsRFNjBGUz
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 12, 2024
This prediction, and much...
- 5/13/2024
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
At 34 years of age, Daniel Radcliffe boasts of being a household name. The actor’s decade-long stint with the Harry Potter franchise launched him from an aspiring child star to one of the world’s highest-paid actors. However, he is far from done yet and his active career has taken him far and wide with many roles coming off several productions as well as fan casts and theories pitching him right at the gates of the hottest current genre – comic book movies with Marvel and DC fans eyeing him for popular roles.
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
Contrary to these storming topics around him, the star, however, may have other plans. While he has not spoken out formally about such fan casts, his latest comments could hint at his thoughts. At a time when both the live-action superhero production houses are moving through pivotal phases and locking in actors for key characters,...
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
Contrary to these storming topics around him, the star, however, may have other plans. While he has not spoken out formally about such fan casts, his latest comments could hint at his thoughts. At a time when both the live-action superhero production houses are moving through pivotal phases and locking in actors for key characters,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Daniel Radcliffe will forever be known as the ‘Boy Who Lived’ as he played the character of Harry Potter in the adaptation of Jk Rowling’s fantasy novels. The actor grew up with the Harry Potter franchise, beginning his tenure at the age of 12. Since the franchise ended, he has been experimenting with his roles and has starred in a long list of indie films.
Radcliffe mentioned that though he is grateful for all that the Harry Potter films gave him, he almost considered leaving it midway through the franchise. He said how he was having second thoughts as his life had changed since he was cast in the films. However, he decided against it and saw the franchise through to its end.
Daniel Radcliffe Almost Quit Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe in The Lost City of Z
Daniel Radcliffe began his career and became famous worldwide when he was cast in the Harry Potter franchise.
Radcliffe mentioned that though he is grateful for all that the Harry Potter films gave him, he almost considered leaving it midway through the franchise. He said how he was having second thoughts as his life had changed since he was cast in the films. However, he decided against it and saw the franchise through to its end.
Daniel Radcliffe Almost Quit Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe in The Lost City of Z
Daniel Radcliffe began his career and became famous worldwide when he was cast in the Harry Potter franchise.
- 5/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
17,000 fans. The reunion of an American football dynasty and the coach no one expected to show. Televised live around the world while the reputation of a man considered “the greatest of all time” sits in the hands of savage comedians and one-time foes. What could go wrong?
But here we are, just days after Tom Brady took to the stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles for Sunday’s “The Greatest Roast of All Time,” and the walls are still standing. For decades roast comedy has been a beloved national tradition, once shepherded on TV by Comedy Central. It was a show that often targeted Hollywood legends or zeitgeist icons. It took the willingness of Brady, who holds a record 7 Super Bowl rings, to reinvigorate the format for streaming under host Kevin Hart. And not just any roast, which would typically be shot on a Hollywood backlot and edited ahead of its premiere.
But here we are, just days after Tom Brady took to the stage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles for Sunday’s “The Greatest Roast of All Time,” and the walls are still standing. For decades roast comedy has been a beloved national tradition, once shepherded on TV by Comedy Central. It was a show that often targeted Hollywood legends or zeitgeist icons. It took the willingness of Brady, who holds a record 7 Super Bowl rings, to reinvigorate the format for streaming under host Kevin Hart. And not just any roast, which would typically be shot on a Hollywood backlot and edited ahead of its premiere.
- 5/8/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Pinewood Studios has sold its minority stake in the Dominican Republic’s horizon water tank facility, which has been renamed Lantica Studios after its now sole owner, Lantica Media.
Formerly known as the Pinewood Dominican Republic Studios, Lantica Studios is undertaking the building of a fourth soundstage, measuring 16,000 sq.ft., and two additional workshop spaces of 12,000 sq. ft each, mainly dedicated to housing camera, grip and electric equipment vendors. These are set to open by the Spring of 2025.
The landmark expansion comes as the 10-year-old studio has seen record growth in international and local production, which has led to the availability of more skilled crew in the Dominican Republic (Dr), either trained on the job or in regularly held workshops. “We’ve grown from hiring locals at an average rate of 400 – 500 a year to 2,000 a year,” said Albert Martinez, CEO of Lantica Studios.
With the closure last year of the Baja Film Studios in Mexico,...
Formerly known as the Pinewood Dominican Republic Studios, Lantica Studios is undertaking the building of a fourth soundstage, measuring 16,000 sq.ft., and two additional workshop spaces of 12,000 sq. ft each, mainly dedicated to housing camera, grip and electric equipment vendors. These are set to open by the Spring of 2025.
The landmark expansion comes as the 10-year-old studio has seen record growth in international and local production, which has led to the availability of more skilled crew in the Dominican Republic (Dr), either trained on the job or in regularly held workshops. “We’ve grown from hiring locals at an average rate of 400 – 500 a year to 2,000 a year,” said Albert Martinez, CEO of Lantica Studios.
With the closure last year of the Baja Film Studios in Mexico,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
It’s been 13 years since the last installment of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter films was released in theaters, but despite the long pause, fans continued expressing their love and support for the franchise. HBO is bringing a new Harry Potter project onto the small screen, and Potterheads cannot contain their excitement.
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson in a Harry Potter film
A fan-made trailer for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been going viral, and fans initially believed it was real. The execution and editing were definitely at par with the past official trailers.
Fan-Made Trailer Of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Reveals A Haunting Past
Created by Kh Studio on YouTube, this fan-made trailer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child showed the potential continuation of the story featuring Albus Severus Potter, the son of Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley.
Suggested“The choice I had to make…...
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson in a Harry Potter film
A fan-made trailer for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been going viral, and fans initially believed it was real. The execution and editing were definitely at par with the past official trailers.
Fan-Made Trailer Of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Reveals A Haunting Past
Created by Kh Studio on YouTube, this fan-made trailer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child showed the potential continuation of the story featuring Albus Severus Potter, the son of Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley.
Suggested“The choice I had to make…...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Emma Watson’s talents transcend boundaries, with her appearance in myriads of fantasy films as well as critically acclaimed projects. However, despite her lengthy filmography, the actress is popularly known for bringing Hermione Granger to life in the Harry Potter film series.
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Appearing in eight Harry Potter movies, Emma Watson cemented her career in the entertainment industry. However, during an interview, Watson recalled her genuine reaction when she was informed about the producers’ plan to split the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, into two movies. Initially being less than thrilled with the decision, the actress admitted her cynical behavior.
Emma Watson was Concerned About the Ending of the Harry Potter Franchise
Jk Rowling’s Harry Potter novels acquired a major fanbase after getting adapted into a film series starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson,...
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Appearing in eight Harry Potter movies, Emma Watson cemented her career in the entertainment industry. However, during an interview, Watson recalled her genuine reaction when she was informed about the producers’ plan to split the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, into two movies. Initially being less than thrilled with the decision, the actress admitted her cynical behavior.
Emma Watson was Concerned About the Ending of the Harry Potter Franchise
Jk Rowling’s Harry Potter novels acquired a major fanbase after getting adapted into a film series starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling felt very sorry that she had to kill off Professor Severus Snape. Played by the late Alan Rickman, Snape is a fan-favorite figure despite his stance as an anti-hero and a morally grey persona.
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films
The writer later apologized to the fans for what she did as many mourned the loss of Snape, as well as other beloved characters. In fact, she already told the late actor about the fate of the famed professor even before they made it to the screen.
J.K. Rowling Explains Why She Kills Off Characters
In an interview for her website, as transcribed by Times of London (via Deadline), Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling revealed she spoke with Alan Rickman and told him the real deal about Severus Snape.
“He rang me up and said, ‘Look, I’m spinning plates here.
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films
The writer later apologized to the fans for what she did as many mourned the loss of Snape, as well as other beloved characters. In fact, she already told the late actor about the fate of the famed professor even before they made it to the screen.
J.K. Rowling Explains Why She Kills Off Characters
In an interview for her website, as transcribed by Times of London (via Deadline), Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling revealed she spoke with Alan Rickman and told him the real deal about Severus Snape.
“He rang me up and said, ‘Look, I’m spinning plates here.
- 5/6/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Released on January 1st, 2022 on Max, the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts reunion special saw the franchise’s lead actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, followed by Tom Felton and others. However, fans stickingly noticed the absence of the Harry Potter series’ author, J.K. Rowling from the event.
British author J.K. Rowling (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Despite being invited, as the sole creator of the Wizarding World, J.K. Rowling declined the invitation, and her refusal sparked chaos and speculation. Fans started assuming that Rowling avoided the event because of the massive backlash she faced for her anti-trans views. However, the author later clarified the reason behind her conspicuous absence from Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.
J.K. Rowling’s Absence from the Harry Potter Reunion Sparked Controversies
When HBO in collaboration with Warner Bros. came up with Harry Potter reunion – Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,...
British author J.K. Rowling (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Despite being invited, as the sole creator of the Wizarding World, J.K. Rowling declined the invitation, and her refusal sparked chaos and speculation. Fans started assuming that Rowling avoided the event because of the massive backlash she faced for her anti-trans views. However, the author later clarified the reason behind her conspicuous absence from Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.
J.K. Rowling’s Absence from the Harry Potter Reunion Sparked Controversies
When HBO in collaboration with Warner Bros. came up with Harry Potter reunion – Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Harry Potter’s franchise has surely enriched the cinematic world with a myriad of fascinating scenes that couldn’t have made it to the screen without a very special equipment or the actors’ challenging role.
In some cases both of these things were required — and, if it hadn’t been for them, one of the franchise’s most jaw-dropping scenes would’ve never been possible.
The beginning of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 features Harry’s reunion with his friends and the Order of the Phoenix members while they try to decide how to transport Harry to Ron Weasley’s family house without any jeopardy of exposing his location to Voldemort.
As Harry’s mother’s protective spell is about to end, he can’t rely on this anymore — instead, there’s another, quite challenging, method.
After everyone who got to Privet Drive uses a Polyjuice potion, the...
In some cases both of these things were required — and, if it hadn’t been for them, one of the franchise’s most jaw-dropping scenes would’ve never been possible.
The beginning of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 features Harry’s reunion with his friends and the Order of the Phoenix members while they try to decide how to transport Harry to Ron Weasley’s family house without any jeopardy of exposing his location to Voldemort.
As Harry’s mother’s protective spell is about to end, he can’t rely on this anymore — instead, there’s another, quite challenging, method.
After everyone who got to Privet Drive uses a Polyjuice potion, the...
- 5/5/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Harry Potter stars have all grown into quite big public figures. While they have all continued acting in some form, they have also been striving for other pursuits. Emma Watson has gained an impressive reputation outside of her acting career. She is extremely educated, having studied at both Oxford and Brown University.
Hollywood star Emma Watson as Hermione Granger (image credit: Everett)
Outside of her qualifications, she has also gained quite a reputation for her activism, very vocally advocating for women and LGBTQ+ rights, as well as very actively supporting environmental justice. It would seem that she is not the only actor in the cast of the classic film series to be interested in these matters.
Another Harry Potter Actress Has Been Vocal About The Climate Crisis
Bonnie Wright is a beloved actress from the world of Harry Potter. Having played the role of Ginny Weasley, one of the most...
Hollywood star Emma Watson as Hermione Granger (image credit: Everett)
Outside of her qualifications, she has also gained quite a reputation for her activism, very vocally advocating for women and LGBTQ+ rights, as well as very actively supporting environmental justice. It would seem that she is not the only actor in the cast of the classic film series to be interested in these matters.
Another Harry Potter Actress Has Been Vocal About The Climate Crisis
Bonnie Wright is a beloved actress from the world of Harry Potter. Having played the role of Ginny Weasley, one of the most...
- 5/4/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Even though Sandra Bullock has nailed it classically in multiple other roles, one of her most real dramas was in none other than Speed. Not only was the masterpiece widely commended by critics and general viewers alike, but it is also regarded among some of the best performances to date from the film’s three prominent leads, i.e., Keanu Reeves, Bullock, and Jeff Daniels.
Speed (1994).
Surprisingly enough, even though the action-thriller later granted them such impeccable fame in their respective careers, there was a time when Daniels almost turned down his iconic role. However, thanks to a series of fortunate turn of events, not only did he end up starring in the film, but he also took an unlikely inspiration from the late Roy Scheider in one Steven Spielberg movie!
Jeff Daniels Took Inspiration From Roy Scheider in Jaws for Speed
The late Roy Scheider truly gave an immaculate...
Speed (1994).
Surprisingly enough, even though the action-thriller later granted them such impeccable fame in their respective careers, there was a time when Daniels almost turned down his iconic role. However, thanks to a series of fortunate turn of events, not only did he end up starring in the film, but he also took an unlikely inspiration from the late Roy Scheider in one Steven Spielberg movie!
Jeff Daniels Took Inspiration From Roy Scheider in Jaws for Speed
The late Roy Scheider truly gave an immaculate...
- 5/4/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The three Harry Potter actors, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, have become closest friends for more than 10 years of shooting together. It, undoubtedly, made the process of filming easier, as they didn’t need to outdo themselves to portray friendship among the trio and to find a necessary chemistry which was already present.
However, their closeness was a huge challenge when it came to the finale, which involved more love scenes than the previous, more childlike chapters. The same was with the Harry and Hermione kiss scene, which took place in the first Deathly Hallows movie.
In its climax, when Harry opens Slytherin’s locket, one of Lord Voldemort’s horcruxes, it begins to torture Ron by mocking his biggest fears. The main one is presented in the vision of Harry and Hermione telling him they would be better off without him, which is followed by a kiss of the two,...
However, their closeness was a huge challenge when it came to the finale, which involved more love scenes than the previous, more childlike chapters. The same was with the Harry and Hermione kiss scene, which took place in the first Deathly Hallows movie.
In its climax, when Harry opens Slytherin’s locket, one of Lord Voldemort’s horcruxes, it begins to torture Ron by mocking his biggest fears. The main one is presented in the vision of Harry and Hermione telling him they would be better off without him, which is followed by a kiss of the two,...
- 5/3/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Is ‘The Idea Of You’ Inspired By Harry Styles? Robin Lee Opens Up On Why She’s Sick Of ‘Watermelon Sugar’ Singer (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The highly anticipated new rom-com The Idea of You, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, has stirred up quite a frenzy since its theatrical release last month. However, the fervour around the movie has intensified since it recently dropped on the streaming service, triggering a wave of curiosity around the film, which explores a complicated love affair between a 40-year-old single mother played by Anne Hathaway and the lead singer of the popular boy band August Moon, named Hayes Campbell portrayed by Nicholas Galitzine.
The popularity has impelled fans to delve deep into the story of the film’s main characters based on Robinne Lee’s 2017 bestselling novel of the same name. The curiosity seemingly stemmed from the eerie familiarity between the fictional pop group...
The highly anticipated new rom-com The Idea of You, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, has stirred up quite a frenzy since its theatrical release last month. However, the fervour around the movie has intensified since it recently dropped on the streaming service, triggering a wave of curiosity around the film, which explores a complicated love affair between a 40-year-old single mother played by Anne Hathaway and the lead singer of the popular boy band August Moon, named Hayes Campbell portrayed by Nicholas Galitzine.
The popularity has impelled fans to delve deep into the story of the film’s main characters based on Robinne Lee’s 2017 bestselling novel of the same name. The curiosity seemingly stemmed from the eerie familiarity between the fictional pop group...
- 5/3/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's initial concerns about the trans community divided opinions but seemed to at least come from a place of concern. However, in the years that have followed, her comments have become increasingly controversial and led to fans and peers alike washing their hands of the writer.
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson are among the Harry Potter stars who have made a point of disagreeing with Rowling while sharing their support for trans people. Recently, the author was asked if she'd forgive the duo should they make a public apology and whether they're safe in the knowledge she'd do so.
"Not safe, I'm afraid," Rowling responded. "Celebs who cosied up to a movement intent on eroding women's hard-won rights and who used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors can save their apologies for traumatised detransitioners and vulnerable women reliant on single sex spaces.
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson are among the Harry Potter stars who have made a point of disagreeing with Rowling while sharing their support for trans people. Recently, the author was asked if she'd forgive the duo should they make a public apology and whether they're safe in the knowledge she'd do so.
"Not safe, I'm afraid," Rowling responded. "Celebs who cosied up to a movement intent on eroding women's hard-won rights and who used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors can save their apologies for traumatised detransitioners and vulnerable women reliant on single sex spaces.
- 5/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Josh Brolin Is More In Love With Cable Than Thanos Reveals Whether He’s Part Of Deadpool & Wolverine Or Not ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Josh Brolin is one of those actors who has played two Marvel characters and that too in the same year. He appeared as Thanos and Cable in 2018. With Deadpool & Wolverine’s release almost around the corner, several speculations have been made on social media. One of them is Brolin’s return to the MCU, as his name is reportedly listed on IMDb as part of the upcoming movie’s cast.
Deadpool 2 and Avengers: Infinity War were released in 2018, and Brolin was an integral part of both the movies. Now, Marvel has finally acquired the rights to the Fox characters, and as a result, Wade Wilson and Logan are coming home. The possibilities for the makers to include the characters in the movie have increased, courtesy of the multiverse concept.
Josh Brolin is one of those actors who has played two Marvel characters and that too in the same year. He appeared as Thanos and Cable in 2018. With Deadpool & Wolverine’s release almost around the corner, several speculations have been made on social media. One of them is Brolin’s return to the MCU, as his name is reportedly listed on IMDb as part of the upcoming movie’s cast.
Deadpool 2 and Avengers: Infinity War were released in 2018, and Brolin was an integral part of both the movies. Now, Marvel has finally acquired the rights to the Fox characters, and as a result, Wade Wilson and Logan are coming home. The possibilities for the makers to include the characters in the movie have increased, courtesy of the multiverse concept.
- 5/3/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Britney Spears Is Dating Paul Soliz After her breakup from Sam Asghari ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
And just when we thought that things were all going to work out for pop star Britney Spears, the news of her physical altercation has shaken the internet. Per reports, Spears got into a fight with her boyfriend, which turned physical, and she left her hotel room disheveled. Britney was spotted walking around barefoot with a blanket wrapped around her. Reports even suggest that an ambulance was called to the scene. After the shocking event, we are now diving into what happened.
Britney Spears is an icon; the singer has been through quite a journey in her life. She recently won the conservatorship against her father, Jamie Spears. She has been in the headlines for her breakup with Sam Asghari, but Spears has moved on. Troubles continue to follow her. Recent reports of upheaval and...
And just when we thought that things were all going to work out for pop star Britney Spears, the news of her physical altercation has shaken the internet. Per reports, Spears got into a fight with her boyfriend, which turned physical, and she left her hotel room disheveled. Britney was spotted walking around barefoot with a blanket wrapped around her. Reports even suggest that an ambulance was called to the scene. After the shocking event, we are now diving into what happened.
Britney Spears is an icon; the singer has been through quite a journey in her life. She recently won the conservatorship against her father, Jamie Spears. She has been in the headlines for her breakup with Sam Asghari, but Spears has moved on. Troubles continue to follow her. Recent reports of upheaval and...
- 5/3/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Deadpool & Wolverine: Kevin Feige Advised Hugh Jackman Against Returning As Logan, But He Couldn’t Le Go Off The Chance To Work With Ryan Reynolds ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; IMDb )
Hugh Jackman is returning as the fan favorite Logan, aka Wolverine, in Deadpool & Wolverine. It is a great chance for the fans to witness the dynamic duo of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh, especially after watching their banters on social media. Both the actors were made for the parts. However, Jackman retired from the role a few years back, and Marvel boss Kevin Feige was moved by his role in 2017, which is how his story ended.
A few months back, when people were speculating about Robert Downey Jr’s return, Feige said they would not magically undo his death. However, a few weeks ago, Rdj said he would return to play Iron Man in a heartbeat. The film’s...
Hugh Jackman is returning as the fan favorite Logan, aka Wolverine, in Deadpool & Wolverine. It is a great chance for the fans to witness the dynamic duo of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh, especially after watching their banters on social media. Both the actors were made for the parts. However, Jackman retired from the role a few years back, and Marvel boss Kevin Feige was moved by his role in 2017, which is how his story ended.
A few months back, when people were speculating about Robert Downey Jr’s return, Feige said they would not magically undo his death. However, a few weeks ago, Rdj said he would return to play Iron Man in a heartbeat. The film’s...
- 5/3/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
All of Broadway’s biggest stars were in attendance at the 2024 Tony Awards Meet the Nominees Press Event to kick off the theatre awards season!
Major Hollywood celebs like Rachel McAdams, Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Alicia Keys, Daniel Radcliffe, and more were at the event on Thursday afternoon (May 2) at Sofitel New York in New York City.
Just days earlier, all of these stars earned Tony nominations for their work in the 2023-2024 Broadway season.
The 77th Annual Tony Awards will air live on CBS on Sunday, June 16 and it’s taking place at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for the first time.
Make sure to check out the full list of nominations, led by Alicia‘s musical Hell’s Kitchen and the hit play Stereophonic, both with 13 nods each.
Head inside for photos of all the nominees in attendance…
Keep scrolling to see a selection of the nominees on the red carpet…...
Major Hollywood celebs like Rachel McAdams, Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Alicia Keys, Daniel Radcliffe, and more were at the event on Thursday afternoon (May 2) at Sofitel New York in New York City.
Just days earlier, all of these stars earned Tony nominations for their work in the 2023-2024 Broadway season.
The 77th Annual Tony Awards will air live on CBS on Sunday, June 16 and it’s taking place at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for the first time.
Make sure to check out the full list of nominations, led by Alicia‘s musical Hell’s Kitchen and the hit play Stereophonic, both with 13 nods each.
Head inside for photos of all the nominees in attendance…
Keep scrolling to see a selection of the nominees on the red carpet…...
- 5/3/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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Grab your wands and Hogwarts robes, because after disappearing (and reappearing) a few times on different streaming services, including Max, the series has finally landed in one place: all eight Harry Potter films are now streaming back on Peacock.
The latest installment of the Fantastic Beasts prequel series, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore seemed to signal the end of an era for the wizarding world, but with...
Grab your wands and Hogwarts robes, because after disappearing (and reappearing) a few times on different streaming services, including Max, the series has finally landed in one place: all eight Harry Potter films are now streaming back on Peacock.
The latest installment of the Fantastic Beasts prequel series, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore seemed to signal the end of an era for the wizarding world, but with...
- 5/3/2024
- by RS Editors
- Rollingstone.com
Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd are set to star in “Power Ballad” a musical comedy from John Carney, who directed “Once” and “Sing Street.” They are currently filming in Dublin.
“Power Ballad” was written by Carney and Peter McDonald. The official logline for the film reads, “An uplifting music-driven story about a wedding singer, a rock star and the song that comes between them.”
Jonas and Rudd are both known for their work on-screen with Jonas’ credits including “Camp Rock,” Scream Queens” and “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and a TV performance of “Jersey Boys Live!” Rudd is known for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” “Only Murders In The Building,” “Knocked Up” and Marvel’s Ant-Man films.
However, both of them have stacked Broadway credits, too. Jonas started acting on Broadway at seven years old. He’s been in “Les Misérables,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Hairspray,” “Annie Get Your Gun” and “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying...
“Power Ballad” was written by Carney and Peter McDonald. The official logline for the film reads, “An uplifting music-driven story about a wedding singer, a rock star and the song that comes between them.”
Jonas and Rudd are both known for their work on-screen with Jonas’ credits including “Camp Rock,” Scream Queens” and “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” and a TV performance of “Jersey Boys Live!” Rudd is known for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” “Only Murders In The Building,” “Knocked Up” and Marvel’s Ant-Man films.
However, both of them have stacked Broadway credits, too. Jonas started acting on Broadway at seven years old. He’s been in “Les Misérables,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Hairspray,” “Annie Get Your Gun” and “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying...
- 5/2/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
At the beginning of Act Two of “Merrily We Roll Along,” Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez and other ensemble members sing “It’s A Hit!,” celebrating the successful opening of characters Charlie and Frank’s first Broadway musical. Indeed, one could say the same about this revival of “Merrily,” not just because of its smash box office receipts, but also because of the seven Tony Awards nominations that it received on April 30. This recognition from New York theatre’s highest honor is a true redemption for the show, whose original production was a notorious flop for composer Stephen Sondheim and director Hal Prince that ran only 16 regular performances and earned only a single bid for Sondheim’s original score. But how does this production’s Tony success compare to other recent revivals of the late composer’s works?
The seven nominations “Merrily” received are for Best Musical Revival, three...
The seven nominations “Merrily” received are for Best Musical Revival, three...
- 5/2/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
“Harry Potter” star Tom Felton is currently filming the series “Gandhi,” where he plays Josiah Oldfield, the future Mahatma’s friend in London.
Part of the series, produced by Sameer Nair for India’s Applause Entertainment and directed by Hansal Mehta, follows the young Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi when he was in London to study law and missing vegetarian food. It examines how Gandhi’s chance discovery of a vegetarian restaurant brings him to the lesser-known Vegetarian Society of London, of which Oldfield is one of the founders. This chance meeting proves to be formative for Gandhi, as it is Oldfield who first discovers the writer in him and encourages him to pen articles for the Vegetarian Magazine.
“It is about the relationship between the two of them and how they found each other at exactly the right time. And how without meeting each other, their lives would have definitely been different,...
Part of the series, produced by Sameer Nair for India’s Applause Entertainment and directed by Hansal Mehta, follows the young Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi when he was in London to study law and missing vegetarian food. It examines how Gandhi’s chance discovery of a vegetarian restaurant brings him to the lesser-known Vegetarian Society of London, of which Oldfield is one of the founders. This chance meeting proves to be formative for Gandhi, as it is Oldfield who first discovers the writer in him and encourages him to pen articles for the Vegetarian Magazine.
“It is about the relationship between the two of them and how they found each other at exactly the right time. And how without meeting each other, their lives would have definitely been different,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
J.K. Rowling is an author who has made several generations happy with her Harry Potter series, but in recent years, the Scottish author is better known for her anti-trans feuds with basically everyone than for her works. Not that long ago, we reported about her feud with former Harry Potter stars, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, whom Rowling attacked for not sharing her opinion and openly criticizing her views. But, it seems that the feud is not over. It definitely isn’t for Rowling, but former Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe also had something to say recently about this whole controversy.
Before we continue, here is a quick summary of the issue. Rowling has been quite open about her opposition to the transgender movement, criticizing some of its postulates as degrading toward actual women. While the author has been criticized for her opinions, she remains firm in stating that she...
Before we continue, here is a quick summary of the issue. Rowling has been quite open about her opposition to the transgender movement, criticizing some of its postulates as degrading toward actual women. While the author has been criticized for her opinions, she remains firm in stating that she...
- 5/2/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Daniel Radcliffe Opens Up About J.K. Rowling’s Controversial Remarks on Transgender Rights. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
In a recent interview with The Atlantic, Daniel Radcliffe expressed his sadness over J.K. Rowling’s past remarks, which were often perceived as anti-trans. Reflecting on his interactions with Rowling and the profound influence of her books, Radcliffe emphasized the empathetic world she crafted. Despite their lack of recent contact, he profoundly appreciates her work.
Daniel Radcliffe shot to fame as a child actor playing Harry Potter in the movie series based on Rowling’s beloved books. However, they differ in their views on transgender rights.
In 2020, J.K. Rowling voiced her concerns on Twitter ( Now Called X) about an article using the term “people who menstruate” instead of “women,” arguing that certain aspects of the transgender movement could jeopardize women’s rights. Subsequently, Radcliffe responded via The Trevor Project, affirming, “Transgender women are women,...
In a recent interview with The Atlantic, Daniel Radcliffe expressed his sadness over J.K. Rowling’s past remarks, which were often perceived as anti-trans. Reflecting on his interactions with Rowling and the profound influence of her books, Radcliffe emphasized the empathetic world she crafted. Despite their lack of recent contact, he profoundly appreciates her work.
Daniel Radcliffe shot to fame as a child actor playing Harry Potter in the movie series based on Rowling’s beloved books. However, they differ in their views on transgender rights.
In 2020, J.K. Rowling voiced her concerns on Twitter ( Now Called X) about an article using the term “people who menstruate” instead of “women,” arguing that certain aspects of the transgender movement could jeopardize women’s rights. Subsequently, Radcliffe responded via The Trevor Project, affirming, “Transgender women are women,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Daniel Radcliffe has offered his latest words of support for the trans community while discussing Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling’s history of anti-trans comments in a new interview with The Atlantic.
“Obviously Harry Potter would not have happened without her, so nothing in my life would have probably happened the way it is without that person,” Radcliffe told The Atlantic. “But that doesn’t mean that you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life.”
Rowling’s focus on trans people — specifically trans women — is a well-documented saga that often involves the author offering unsolicited comments on trans legislation and related dialogue. Last month, Rowling responded to a fan asking if she would ever “forgive” Radcliffe and his former co-star Emma Watson for speaking out against her views by saying they could “save their apologies.”
She continues to regularly post longform defenses of her beliefs,...
“Obviously Harry Potter would not have happened without her, so nothing in my life would have probably happened the way it is without that person,” Radcliffe told The Atlantic. “But that doesn’t mean that you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life.”
Rowling’s focus on trans people — specifically trans women — is a well-documented saga that often involves the author offering unsolicited comments on trans legislation and related dialogue. Last month, Rowling responded to a fan asking if she would ever “forgive” Radcliffe and his former co-star Emma Watson for speaking out against her views by saying they could “save their apologies.”
She continues to regularly post longform defenses of her beliefs,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Mary Siroky
- Consequence - Film News
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