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Original Harry Potter director shares thoughts on new TV series

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Original Harry Potter director says set photos of new TV series left him asking ‘What’s the point?’

‘It’s more of the same,’ says filmmaker

The Independent UK

TV tonight: Alfie Allen stars in action-packed thriller Atomic

Shazad Latif is Allen’s unlikely ally in Sky’s drama about drug smugglers on the run. Plus: a tribute to the late drag star The Vivienne. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Netflix’s New Murder Mystery Movie Is a Surprisingly Cozy and Charming Watch — But I Have One Problem

"The Thursday Murder Club" is a new Netflix murder mystery movie, adapted from Richard Osman's best-seller, packing an all-star British cast and plenty of easy-going Chris Columbus charm.

Tom’s Guide

Home Alone’s Chris Columbus Nearly Directed Fantastic Four, And I’m Shocked By The Reason He Said He Was Fired From It

Seriously, this is just ridiculous.

Cinemablend

Harry Potter Director Got Critical After Taking One Look At Nick Frost's Hagrid, And I Think He Makes A Good Point

I see what he's saying.

Cinemablend

'Separate the artist from the art...' Harry Potter director Chris Columbus gives opinion on JK Rowling's anti-trans stant

Chris Columbus - who directed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - doesn't think JK Rowling's involvement in the new HBO Max Harry Potter series should deter fans from watching the reboot.

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Chris Columbus: 'Home Alone and Harry Potter weren’t meant to be family films'

EXCLUSIVE The filmmaker, who is behind Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club, says his approach to making movies came after being ‘bored’ when taking his own kids to the cinema

Evening Standard

‘As Gentle As A Game Of Clue.’ Critics Have Seen The Thursday Murder Club, And They’re In Agreement About The Netflix Movie

Ready for another whodunit?

Cinemablend

Harry Potter director slams JK Rowling’s trans views as ‘very sad’ ahead of new series

Chris Columbus, who directed two Harry Potter films, said ‘I certainly don’t agree’ with the author’s views on women’s rights and trans issues

Evening Standard

Director of multiple Harry Potter movies says he tries to ‘separate the artist from the art’

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The Independent UK

Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus addresses JK Rowling controversy: ‘It’s very sad’

The director also revealed whether he will be working on the new Harry Potter series

The Independent UK

Harry Potter director Chris Columbus calls reboot ‘surreal’ after seeing Nick Frost as Hagrid for first time

Harry Potter director says TV reboot has stirred bittersweet memories of Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid before his death in 2022

Evening Standard

Celia Imrie: how brooches, hankies and a secret tribute brought Thursday Murder Club character to life

Exclusive: Olivier Award-winning actress says she was given unusual freedom on set to personalise Joyce’s world

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Pierce Brosnan thought of Ray Winstone when first reading his part in The Thursday Murder Club

The Thursday Murder Club star Pierce Brosnan has confessed that he couldn't help but think of Ray Winstone when he first read his part of Ron Ritchie in the film.

Evening Standard

Chris Columbus gives update on Gremlins 3: ‘Sequel has to be perfect’

EXCLUSIVE The acclaimed filmmaker reflects on Stephen Spielberg’s role in the original, promises no CGI mogwai, and reveals updates on The Goonies and Labyrinth sequels

The Independent UK

Thursday Murder Club cast on why film is ‘a celebration of the older generation’

New Netflix show Thursday Murder Club, an adaptation of Richard Osman’s book, boasts a stellar cast

Evening Standard

Celia Imrie says Thursday Murder Club cast would return for a sequel

The film is based on the series of books by TV presenter Richard Osman.

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The Independent UK

The Thursday Murder Club review – Netflix’s Richard Osman adaptation is so flimsy and digestible, it barely exists

2/5 Richard Osman’s bestselling ‘cosy crime’ novel gets a film adaptation that fails to make the most of its all-star cast

Evening Standard

Dame Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan on the red carpet in Leicester Square for Thursday Murder Club premiere

Director Chris Columbus described his cast as the finest he has worked with since the Harry Potter franchise

Total Film

"I think it should be left alone": Home Alone director on why a reboot would be a "mistake"

Home Alone director Chris Columbus has no interest in rebooting the Christmas classic

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Chris Columbus: Home Alone reboot would be a 'mistake'

Home Alone director Chris Columbus thinks it would be a "mistake" to reboot the franchise.

Tom’s Guide

Netflix's star-studded 'Thursday Murder Club' movie just got a trailer — and it's looking like a must-watch murder mystery

Netflix has finally dropped "The Thursday Murder Club" movie trailer, and it looks like a star-studded cozy crime caper you won't want to miss.

Evening Standard

Thursday Murder Club trailer offers first look at David Tennant’s character

The adaptation, based on the book series by Richard Osman, follows a crime-busting group of retirees.

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Josh Brolin reveals his ‘trepidation’ over The Goonies sequel

While he hopes a sequel does happen, Josh Brolin is apprehensive about making a second Goonies movie because he's worried it might "taint" the original film.

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