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Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus on reboot HBO series: ‘What’s the point?’

"It’s all going to be the same.” Chris Columbus has shared his views on the controversial Harry Potter TV series adaptation, questioning the need to replicate the original films. The new show will hit small screens in 2027.

Euronews

Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus says series is ‘more of the same’

The 66-year-old directed the first two Harry Potter films and produced the third.

Evening Standard

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

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'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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Jason Isaacs Name Drops Harry Potter While Poking Fun At The Patriot

You can always count on Isaacs being real.

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What does Katherine Parkinson, the New Molly Weasley, Think About JK Rowling's Trans Views?

Katherine Parkinson declines to comment on JK Rowling's trans views, focusing instead on her role in the new Harry Potter series.

International Business Times UK

“I Will Not Throw Them Away”: Woman Defends Letting Her Kids Read Harry Potter

Would you separate the art from the artist or boycott the author entirely?

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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

Matt Smith speaks on the He Who Should Not Be Named rumors: “Good luck to whoever it is”

I want my favorites to stay clear of the show

The Mary Sue

Duolingo says sorry after app calls JK Rowling ‘mean’ in German

The remark was made during a German lesson on the app and was picked up by TV producer and writer Gaby Koppel

Evening Standard

Duolingo apologises after German training app calls JK Rowling 'cruel'

THE language learning app Duolingo has apologised after a German lesson described the Harry Potter author JK Rowling as gemein, meaning…

The National (Scotland)

Duolingo apologises after app calls JK Rowling ‘mean’ in German lesson

Language learning app said it has removed lesson referring to Harry Potter author in negative light

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J.K. Rowling Has Made An Enemy Of The Duolingo Owl After A German Glitch Went Viral

Hoöt hôöt, bitch.

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“I Am Imane Khelif”: Controversial Female Olympian Reveals Transformation While Preparing Comeback

"I’m going through a difficult phase filled with challenges, silence, and waiting."

Evening Standard

JK Rowling ‘entitled to speak her view’ on trans issues, says Sturgeon

But the former Scottish first minister suggested the writer could be subject to ‘more scrutiny’ on such matters.

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“Deflated”: New Photos Of The Actors And Set Of The ‘Harry Potter’ Series Spark Mixed Reactions

"Gonna be rooting for Voldemort on this one."

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UK’s LGBTQ+ literary prize cancelled after controversy over ‘gender critical’ author John Boyne

This year's Polari Prize has been cancelled due to the longlist inclusion of a book by John Boyne. The situation escalated into a mass boycott and now, the organisation behind the LGBTQ+ literary award has pledged to undertake a full review of its policies. Here's everything you need to know.

Evening Standard

JK Rowling reviews Nicola Sturgeon's book and compares it to — Twilight?

JK Rowling has reviewed Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir, Frankly, which is published on her website. Here are some of the best bits

The National (Scotland)

JK Rowling 'open' to backing Scottish independence as gender-critical 'rift' appears

JK Rowling has claimed that she is “open” to being persuaded to support Scottish independence in response to allegations she opened a “rift”…

The National (Scotland)

JK Rowling compares Nicola Sturgeon to Donald Trump and Bella Swan

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has compared Nicola Sturgeon to US President Donald Trump and the Twilight character Bella Swan

Evening Standard

JK Rowling compares Nicola Sturgeon to Donald Trump in scathing book review

The Harry Potter author also compared the former first minister to Twilight character Bella Swan, saying both women are ‘monomaniacs’.

The Guardian - UK

John Boyne says LGBTQ+ fiction prize backlash brought him ‘close to the edge’

Gender-critical novelist urges writers to re-enter prize they boycotted and may ask judges not to shortlist his novella

The Independent UK

Krispy Kreme unveils Harry Potter doughnuts inspired by the four Hogwarts houses

The new treats will be available for just a month

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