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Keira Knightley “Was Not Aware” Of ‘Harry Potter’ Boycott Before Joining Audiobook Cast

October 12, 2025October 12, 2025 · Entertainment

While many of her peers boycott the Harry Potter universe, Keira Knightley appears to have avoided the fiery discourse around the franchise. After Deadline reported last month that…

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JK Rowling’s response to ‘Harry Potter’ vandalism goes viral

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 · Breaking News

J.K. Rowling’s response to an act of vandalism against Harry Potter has gone viral online. Newsweek reached out to Rowling’s representative via email for comment on Thursday. Why…

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‘SNL’ Weekend Update: Dobby the House Elf ‘Defends’ J.K. Rowling’s Stance on Trans People, Colin Jost Jokes Tilly Norwood Met With ‘AI Harvey Weinstein’

October 4, 2025October 5, 2025 · Entertainment

The first Weekend Update of season 51 of “Saturday Night Live” pulled no punches, touching on several pop culture topics such as Diddy’s sentencing, J.K. Rowling‘s endless tweets…

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Chris Columbus Says ‘Harry Potter’ Reunion Is “Never Going to Happen” Due to J.K. Rowling’s Transphobia

August 31, 2025September 1, 2025 · Entertainment

Chris Columbus, who directed the first two Harry Potter movies, said a reunion with the original cast is “never going to happen” due to author J.K. Rowling‘s anti-trans stances. The…

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Original cover art for ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ expected to set auction record

Original cover art for ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ expected to set auction record

May 3, 2024May 4, 2024 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

(CNN) — J.K. Rowling’s 1997 novel “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was the beginning of what would become a worldwide phenomenon. Now, the original illustration for the first edition of the…

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J.K. Rowling’s Legal Threats to Journalists for Calling Out Holocaust Denial Backfires

J.K. Rowling’s Legal Threats to Journalists for Calling Out Holocaust Denial Backfires

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 · Pop Culture

J.K. Rowling’s denial of the Holocaust’s impact on trans people has taken another turn (or two): the author has successfully threatened a journalist into retracting a tweet in…

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A ‘Harry Potter’ TV series is coming, with J.K. Rowling as executive producer – National | Globalnews.ca

A ‘Harry Potter’ TV series is coming, with J.K. Rowling as executive producer – National | Globalnews.ca

April 13, 2023April 15, 2023 · Entertainment

Is the new Harry Potter TV series a celebration of legacy or a cursed idea? It depends on who you ask. The much-beloved story of the “Boy Who…

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J.K. Rowling Shares Tweet Demanding Removal Of ‘TQ’ From LGBTQ+ Community

J.K. Rowling Shares Tweet Demanding Removal Of ‘TQ’ From LGBTQ+ Community

March 25, 2023March 26, 2023 · Entertainment

By Emerson Pearson. Published: 11 hours ago J.K. Rowling is stirring up controversy again regarding the LGBTQ+ community. The globally acclaimed author recently retweeted a tweet demanding the…

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What To Know About ‘Hogwarts Legacy’

What To Know About ‘Hogwarts Legacy’

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 · Humor

Two weeks after its release, Hogwarts Legacy has become one of the fastest-selling video games of all time, despite controversy surrounding Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling. The Onion…

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Week In Review: February 26, 2023

Week In Review: February 26, 2023

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 · Humor

It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible Read more… Source link

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First-Ever Trans Character Appears in New ‘Harry Potter’ Game

First-Ever Trans Character Appears in New ‘Harry Potter’ Game

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 · Business

There’s been much hype surrounding the newest interactive game taking place in the magical world of Harry Potter and his beloved friends, but the latest development uncovered by…

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Harry Potter Game Shows Off Some Straight-Up Wizard Murder

Harry Potter Game Shows Off Some Straight-Up Wizard Murder

December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 · Video Gaming

Image: Avalanche Studios / Warner Bros. Games Hogwarts Legacy is just a couple months away and if you haven’t been paying attention, the Harry Potter spin-off isn’t messing…

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Daniel Radcliffe defends speaking out against J.K. Rowling’s controversial comments

Daniel Radcliffe defends speaking out against J.K. Rowling’s controversial comments

November 2, 2022November 3, 2022 · Entertainment

Actor Daniel Radcliffe has opened up about why, back in 2020, he chose to speak out against the transphobic comments made by “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling.  In…

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