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J.K. Rowling says loved ones begged her to keep trans views private

J.K. Rowling appears in an essay collection featuring contributions from so-called 'gender critical' writers, in which she shares that her loved ones had pleaded with her to keep her polarising views on transgender women to herself. She also hits out at her hypocritical critics.

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Daniel Radcliffe speaks out on J.K. Rowling rift over trans rights

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, who is starring in the Broadway production of "Merrily We Roll Along", has spoken out against J.K. Rowling's anti-trans comments she has made online.

Economy

Merchandise: Which films are most in the pink for revenue?

Last year was a big year for the film industry and blockbusters such as Barbie and Oppenheimer. Older movies, too, still gain from the merch craze.

Moments

Iconic Harry Potter train at risk of closure due to safety concerns

Jacobite journeys across Scotland’s Glenfinnan Viaduct are in jeopardy next year.

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The untold story of the Harry Potter stuntman severely injured on set

'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived', now streaming on HBO Max, examines what happened after Radcliffe’s stunt double was paralysed while filming 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1'.

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Harry Potter star Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

Raise your wands. The screen and stage legend won Oliviers, BAFTAs and Emmys in his six-decades-long career. “Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn the light on.”

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J.K. Rowling airbrushed from museum over “transphobic” views

Evanesco, Rowling!

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Bloomsbury USA president dies in tragic boat accident in Italy

The 45-year-old woman was visiting Italy with her husband and two children when she fell overboard during a boat accident off the Amalfi coast.

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Who is Vogue cover star Miriam Margolyes?

The 82-year-old actress has made her Vogue cover debut as part of the magazine's 'pride and joy' edition which celebrates a number of LGBTQ+ pioneers.

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Harry Potter fans prepare for opening of new theme park in Tokyo

22 years after the first Harry Potter film was released, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is about to enjoy a new lease of life at the Warner Bros theme park in the Japanese capital.

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Controversy as Oxfam pulls 'TERF' image with J.K. Rowling resemblance

British-founded charity Oxfam faces backlash after posting a now-deleted video showing a woman wearing a 'TERF' badge - with some comparing the likeness to the controversial Harry Potter author.

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Warner Bros. close to inking deal for Harry Potter HBO Max series

Accio Depressingly Predictable Reboot! Warner Bros. close to inking deal for Harry Potter HBO Max series

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Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Paul Grant dies aged 56

The 4ft 4in actor, 56, who called himself “the king of the Dwarfs”, was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced braindead.

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Hogwarts Legacy game renews row over JK Rowling's trans stance

The highly anticipated video game itself is released on Friday but there's been an enormous online campaign waged by some LGBT activists urging people not to play because of JK Rowling's stance on trans people.

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Are the Harry Potter movies being rebooted?

Rumours have been circulating that Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) are considering rebooting the beloved and record-setting Harry Potter series with an entirely new cast.

Destinations

Land of dragons and wizards: Ireland’s 7 best film and TV locations

Ireland's dramatic landscapes served as the backdrop for many recent films and TV shows.

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Dobby's grave is here to stay: 3 other fan favourites

Dobby the House Elf's beloved tourist site grave isn't going anywhere. Here's Euronews Culture's pick of our favourite spots for fans to pay their final respects

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Robbie Coltrane, beloved Harry Potter actor, dies aged 72

Beloved Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane has died aged 72. He was best known for playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter series and the criminal psychologist in the 90s police drama, Cracker.

United Kingdom

Expelliarmus! "Back to Hogwarts" event marks return of school year

Harry Potter left King's Cross Station, London for Hogwarts along the Hogwarts Express. Fans today got a taste of that magical moment...

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Quidditch changes its name after J.K. Rowling's anti-trans comments

Real-life quidditch - based on the magical game featured in the Harry Potter franchise - is being renamed quadball by the sport's governing bodies. But why?

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