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Giant wands to tour UK ahead of Fantastic Beasts’ arrival in cinemas

Giant wand statues from the world of Harry Potter will tour the UK this spring in celebration of the release of the latest film in the Fantastic Beasts prequel series. The 15ft replicas are based on those belonging to characters from the wizarding ...

09 Feb 2022 at 13:25

Police take no action over tweet that revealed JK Rowling’s home

A tweet posted by trans activists targeting JK Rowling will not be treated as criminal, Police Scotland have said. The Harry Potter author contacted officers after campaigners posted a photograph of her Edinburgh house in November that revealed ...

17 Jan 2022 at 13:26

Harry Potter star Oliver Phelps calls out mistaken identity in reunion special

Harry Potter star Oliver Phelps has called out an editing error in the highly anticipated 20 year anniversary special, which saw him confused with his brother James. The twins play red-haired pranksters Fred and George Weasley who are infamous ...

04 Jan 2022 at 02:25

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Harry Potter publisher cheers record profits on reading boom

A surge in reading during the pandemic has helped Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury notch up record annual sales and profits. Bloomsbury Publishing said pre-tax profits jumped 28% to £22.2 million in the year to February 28 – up 68% on a ...

15 Jun 2022 at 11:47

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Harry Potter publisher to give all staff bonuses amid bumper profits

Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury will hand out a bonus worth 6% of salary to all its employees as it unveiled record annual sales and profits. The group will make the payout – the maximum available under its bonus scheme – to all its 1,...

15 Jun 2022 at 17:21

Emma Watson admits she was ‘overwhelmed’ ahead of Harry Potter reunion

Emma Watson has admitted she felt “quite overwhelmed” ahead of reuniting with members of the original cast of Harry Potter. But the actress, who plays bookworm Hermione Granger, said she had been “pleasantly surprised” while reliving ...

29 Dec 2021 at 03:55

JK Rowling to feature in Harry Potter special, but only in archive footage

JK Rowling is to feature in the Harry Potter 20th reunion special, but only in archive video clips. The HBO Max special, Return To Hogwarts, sees former child stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reunite for the 20th ...

29 Dec 2021 at 20:25

Emma Watson got ‘extra excited’ when filming Harry Potter with Tom Felton

Emma Watson has admitted she got “extra excited” on days when she knew co-star Tom Felton would also be on-set filming Harry Potter with her. The actress, famous for her role as Hermione Granger, said she was often able to feel ...

29 Dec 2021 at 20:25

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Jon Stewart says he did not accuse JK Rowling of antisemitism

Former US talk show host Jon Stewart says comments he made about the Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone film were meant to be “light-hearted” and he was not accusing author JK Rowling of antisemitism. The comedian said ...

05 Jan 2022 at 22:25

Former US talk show host Jon Stewart accuses JK Rowling of anti-Semitism

Former US talk show host Jon Stewart has hit out at JK Rowling for the “anti-Semitic” imagery used in the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The comedian said it was “so weird” that people had not reacted to the ...

05 Jan 2022 at 06:55

Hugh Laurie among stars remembering ‘exceptional” Robbie Coltrane

Hugh Laurie and the James Bond producers are among the stars of film and TV who have paid tribute to the “exceptional” Robbie Coltrane following his death aged 72. The Scottish actor starred in a number of classic British ...

15 Oct 2022 at 00:12

‘Most valuable Harry Potter item ever sold at auction’ is book cover at £1.5m

A watercolour drawing for Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone has fetched a record amount at auction. The artwork for the cover of the first book in the series, by JK Rowling, fetched 1.9 million US dollars (£1.5 ...

26 Jun 2024 at 20:22

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