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Harry Potter fans divided over first image of Nick Frost’s Hagrid

HBO has started production on the new A-list adaptation

The Independent UK

Take a first look at the new Harry Potter in HBO's anticipated TV adaptation

Production has begun on HBO's TV adaptation of Harry Potter, as the first picture of the lead actor in costume is released.

Euronews

HBO’s Harry Potter series shares first image of boy wizard in costume as filming begins

Series is expected to debut in 2027

The Independent UK

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New Harry Potter Shown Off By HBO As TV Reboot Set To Hit Screens In 2027

HBO, owned by Warner Bro. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) has released the first official image of Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, marking the start of production on its highly anticipated Harry Potter TV reboot.

Benzinga

Harry Potter TV series reveals first look — but can you spot the Gryffindor school uniform twist?!

First look images have been released of the new Harry Potter TV series.

WhatToWatch

First look at HBO’s Harry Potter TV series released

HBO releases first glimpse of new Boy Who Lived as cameras roll on TV adaption of JK Rowling’s books

The Guardian - US

See The New Harry Potter In Costume As Production Begins (And Those Glasses Are Adorable)

It's really happening.

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Belgium Conjures Up Win At Quidditch World Cup

With a fair bit of wizardry on the pitch, Belgium became the first European country to win the quidditch world cup on Sunday.

International Business Times

My artwork, A Virtuous Woman, has become the centre of a protest – it shows how our polarised society can affect art

My project A Virtuous Woman is both an artwork and a piece of ongoing research into the role of participatory artwork in heritage sites. As such, the artwork was always intended to be dynamic, responding to the ways in which people wanted to take part.

The Conversation

Jason Isaacs blasts 'racist' Harry Potter fans criticising Paapa Essiedu casting

Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs has taken aim at "racist" critics complaining about Paapa Essiedu being cast as Severus Snape.

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Jason Isaacs condemns ‘racist’ Harry Potter fans opposing Paapa Essiedu’s Snape casting

‘I May Destroy You’ star Essiedu will play the potions professor in new TV series

The Independent UK

The 10 Most Traumatizing Children’s Fantasy Books Of All Time

Bad for children, great for therapists.

The Mary Sue

The Neil Gaiman allegations have left Netflix’s The Sandman in an ethical minefield

STATE OF THE ARTS: The fantasy drama returns months after the author – on whose books ‘The Sandman’ is based – was accused of sexual assault. Micha Frazer-Carroll looks at the difficult quandary now facing viewers – and the thorny issue of separating art from artist

The Independent UK

10 Of The Most Disappointing Fantasy Books

Some fantasy books are a breath of fresh air, others feel like a goblin farted in your mouth. These are a mixed bag.

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Nicholas Hoult Hints at Joining HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series After Losing Original Film Role

Nicholas Hoult reveals he once auditioned for Harry Potter and jokes he's 'still ready' to join HBO's reboot, hinting at a potential role in the upcoming series.

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‘Red Flag Alert’: J.K. Rowling slammed by internationally renowned Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention

Getting called out for paving the way to genocide? Just another day for JK...

The Independent UK

Jim Shooter death: Highly influential former Marvel editor-in chief dies, aged 73

Shooter helped create a transformative boom period for Marvel Comics in the 1980s

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Amyl & The Sniffers Sound Off On Palestine, J.K. Rowling & AI During Glastonbury Set

Amyl & The Sniffers didn't pull any punches as they took the stage in Glastonbury in a fiery set that keeps on giving.

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“She Somehow Became A Death Eater”: J.K. Rowling Mocks Pedro Pascal Following Claims He ‘Shut Her Down’

Rowling's retaliation came after LGBTQ+ outlet Gayety celebrated Pascal’s outspokenness.

The Independent UK

San Francisco bookstores pull ‘Harry Potter’ books in protest of J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans pledge

Bookstores announced the move in response to the launch of the J.K. Rowling Women’s Fund

The Independent UK

Zohran Mamdani told director mom Mira Nair to pass on Harry Potter movie

The Indian-American filmmaker had the opportunity to direct the fourth Harry Potter movie

The Independent UK

Boy George takes ‘muggle’ swipe at JK Rowling live on air after row

Boy George called JK Rowling a “muggle” following their social media row over transgender people.

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Pedro Pascal Defends His Criticism Of JK Rowling After Calling Her “Heinous Loser”

"Good God I love Pedro Pascal"

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Pedro Pascal admits being ‘sick’ of ‘bully’ J.K. Rowling, says it ‘goes beyond’ protecting his sister

His sister, Luz Pascal, came out as a transgender woman in February 2021

The Independent UK

Michael Cera says he turned down Fantastic Beasts role over fears he’d get ‘too famous’

The Harry Potter spin-off films famously starred Eddie Redmayne as magizoologist Newt Scamander

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