LONDON—A proof copy of the first Harry Potter novel that was bought for pennies in a second-hand bookshop almost 30 years ago has sold at auction for 11,000 pounds ($13,900.) British auctioneers Hanson’s said Monday that the first-edition copy of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” which states “uncorrected proof copy” on the cover, was […]
Jason Isaacs, best known for his portrayal of Lucius Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” film series, recently delved into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the iconic franchise’s youthful ensemble. Reports from the New York Post unveil Mr. Isaacs’s revelations about the prevalent culture of heavy drinking among the younger cast members during their time on set. […]
The prime minister faces increasing pressure over the government’s Rwanda plan. We look at the latest hurdles. Teenagers’ mathematics and reading skills are in an unprecedented decline across dozens of countries. The TV licence fee will rise next April. Find out how much it’s going up. A new interactive exhibition will let Harry Potter fans […]
LONDON—Michael Gambon, the Irish-born actor knighted for his storied career on the stage and screen and who gained admiration from a new generation of moviegoers with his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died. He was 82. A statement by his family, issued by his publicist […]
LONDON—Robbie Coltrane, the larger-than-life Scottish actor who played the beloved half-giant Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, died on Friday at the age of 72, his agent said. Coltrane’s more than four-decade-long career ranged from roles in the James Bond films “GoldenEye” and “The World Is Not Enough” to the lead in the 1990s British […]
Quidditch, the sport inspired by the wizarding game in the Harry Potter books, will now be known as quadball. The International Quidditch Association cited author JK Rowling’s so-called anti-trans positions as a reason for the name change.
British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died, her husband said Friday. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died “peacefully at home” after a “heroic battle with cancer.” “She died as she lived. […]
American entertainment company Warner Bros. fears that an ongoing legal battle between actors Johnny Depp and his former wife, Amber Heard, might cast a negative light on its Harry Potter movie franchise. Former Pirates of the Caribbean star Depp, 55, is suing Heard, 32, in a Virginia court for $50 million, claiming that she allegedly defamed […]
Harry Potter fans have been flocking to Universal Studios ever since Harry Potter World was established in 2011 in Orlando and in 2016 in Los Angeles. Its distinctive buildings and castle often grab the attention of tourists and make one feel that they are really in Hogwarts. Other than taking the rides and enjoying some […]
NEW YORK—Ironically, Chris Chappell’s job is to try to get people to laugh on the internet, but this time the internet had its way with him. Chappell is the host of “China Uncensored,” a satirical news show on YouTube and NTD Television that aims its wit at everything the Chinese regime doesn’t want you […]
If you search for Platform 9 ¾ on Google Maps, it takes you to King’s Cross train station in London, which today is busy with muggles taking pictures on the 20-year anniversary of the Harry Potter series. The first book was published in 1997 in the U.K. and a year later in the United States. […]
Harry Potter’s Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is putting on an amazing light show at Universal Studios. The display is in celebration of 20 years of Harry Potter. “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was the first Potter book. Four hundred and fifty million copies of the first seven books have been sold. The […]
