Harry Potter: News

26 Feb 2024

Books

UK auction: Harry Potter first edition sells for £7.5K

A rare first-edition copy of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, generously donated to the Isle of Wight RSPCA branch, fetched £7,500 (Rs. 7.8 lakh) plus commission at a recent auction.

31 Jan 2024

Lord Of The Rings

'Harry Potter' to 'LOTR': Best IMDb-rated fantasy movies

When it comes to creating fantastical and magical worlds, Hollywood has produced timeless tales that captivate and transport audiences.

10 Jan 2024

Daniel Radcliffe

'Harry Potter' to 'Imperium': Daniel Radcliffe's best roles

Welcome to a cinematic odyssey through the extraordinary career of Daniel Radcliffe, an actor whose talent transcends the enchanting wizardry of his iconic Harry Potter days.

05 Jan 2024

Hollywood

'Game of Thrones,' 'Harry Potter': Fantasy titles featuring ensemble cast

Be it on the big screen or on television, the magic often lies in the synergy of an ensemble cast.

29 Dec 2023

Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman, aka Sirius, calls his 'Harry Potter' performance 'mediocre'

Gary Oldman has received immense love for playing Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise.

14 Dec 2023

Friends Series

Explainer: Why are theme songs integral to shows—importance and examples

Picture this. You're a F.R.I.E.N.D.S fan and hear, "I'll be there for you," coming from a co-passenger's phone in the metro. The next step? You'll look their way instantly.

27 Nov 2023

Hollywood

5 top Warner Bros. movies, according to IMDb ratings

Several Hollywood masterpieces and blockbuster movies have come out of the treasure trove of Warner Bros.

22 Nov 2023

Stranger Things

Explore Jamie Campbell Bower's iconic performances beyond 'Stranger Things'

Meet Jamie Campbell Bower, the talented actor who brought Vecna/Henry Creel/001 to life in Netflix's Stranger Things.

02 Nov 2023

Daniel Radcliffe

David Holmes—his life, association with 'Harry Potter,' upcoming HBO documentary

Daniel Radcliffe may have laid claim over the iconic title of "The Boy Who Lived," but beyond the 70mm screen, there's an unsung hero who epitomizes this phrase.

05 Oct 2023

Hollywood

'Harry Potter' to 'Howards End': Emma Thompson's best performances

Born to actor Phyllida Law and stage director, scriptwriter, and actor Eric Thompson, art surely runs in British actor and screenwriter Emma Thompson's blood and she has done absolute justice to it.

03 Oct 2023

Film Festival

'Harry Potter' director David Yates to receive Raindance Icon Award

Esteemed British director David Yates, celebrated for his contributions to the Harry Potter franchise, has been named the recipient of the distinguished Raindance Icon Award 2023.

28 Sep 2023

Hollywood

'Harry Potter' actor Michael Gambon (82), who played Dumbledore, dies

Veteran Irish-born British actor Michael Gambon, best known for playing the role of Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts, in six Harry Potter movies, has died.

10 Sep 2023

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday, Chris Columbus: Exploring director's must-watch movies

The illustrious career of filmmaker Chris Columbus leads one to a treasure trove of must-watch films that have left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide.

29 Aug 2023

Warner Bros

'Barbie' to 'Harry Potter': Highest-grossing Warner Bros. films

In its 100 years of existence, Warner Bros. has consistently delivered blockbuster films that dominate the global box office and have an ever-lasting impact on popular culture.

24 Aug 2023

Hollywood

Best female villains in Hollywood 

The villainous characters are often the most interesting characters in a story with their gray shades. And evil knows no gender bounds.

24 Aug 2023

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday Rupert Grint: Recalling actor's unforgettable Ron Weasley dialogues

As part of the Golden Trio, Rupert Grint's portrayal of Ron Weasley has left an indelible mark on audiences—thanks to his quips, coupled with endearing charm.

22 Aug 2023

Upcoming Movies

'Harry Potter' fame Evanna Lynch to lead 'dark, ominous story' 

Evanna Lynch, who is popularly known for her role in the Harry Potter film series, is set to star in Influenced!, reported Variety.

16 Aug 2023

Books

'Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa to lead 'David Copperfield' audio adaptation

Ncuti Gatwa—renowned for Sex Education—is set to headline Audible's upcoming audio drama adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic novel, David Copperfield.

14 Aug 2023

Hollywood

Hollywood films where children played central roles

Films that star children as protagonists have a charm of their own—the characters are innocent, but also simultaneously determined, ambitious, and think on their feet.

03 Aug 2023

Hollywood

From 'Harry Potter' to 'Home Alone': Top family-friendly PG-rated movies

Deciding on a film that the whole family can enjoy can be a tiresome task—especially with the abundance of "unfiltered content" available through OTT platforms.

31 Jul 2023

Books

Harry Potter turns 43! Friendship lessons from the series

Harry Potter has our whole heart (and childhood!) as the story is far beyond just magic and a boy fighting an evil wizard.

31 Jul 2023

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday, Harry Potter: Life-defining moments from each 'HP' film

Potterheads all around the world are celebrating the birthday of "The Boy Who Lived!"

31 Jul 2023

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday, JK Rowling: Amusing facts about sorceress of storytelling

Joanne Rowling—popularly known as JK Rowling—gifted the world with Harry Potter's enchanting realm of magic 26 years ago, and we can never thank her enough!

08 Jul 2023

Lord Of The Rings

#HP or #GOT? IMDb asks netizens to choose favorite fandom

There are many films and shows that come and go, but some special ones carve a place in viewers' hearts and transform their lives forever.

04 Jul 2023

Daniel Radcliffe

Will we see Daniel Radcliffe in upcoming 'Harry Potter' series

Daniel Radcliffe immortalized JK Rowling's titular character Harry Potter and Potterheads cannot think of anyone else playing the role. As HBO Max announced a decade-long reboot series, the original "Boy Who Lived" spoke about his potential return in the upcoming series.

15 May 2023

Hollywood

'Why do we reinvent everything': Joseph Fiennes on 'HP' series

Harry Potter is considered to be one of the most followed series among bookworms and cinephiles.

30 Apr 2023

Google Doodle

Google Doodle celebrates Alan Rickman, actor who aced villainous roles

"If you judge the character, you can't play it," late English actor Alan Rickman, who left a lasting impression on cinema, once said.

13 Apr 2023

JK Rowling

JK Rowling associated with new 'Harry Potter' series? Makers clarify

Putting an end to numerous speculations, HBO Max, on Wednesday, announced that it will be going ahead with the Harry Potter series, where each season will be dedicated to one book.

07 Apr 2023

Bollywood

#NewsBytesExplainer: Understanding the sub-genres of fantasy films with mainstream examples

Fantasy films offer the perfect company when one wishes to break out of the rut of daily life and transport oneself to a fictional, but faraway land.

04 Apr 2023

Hollywood

Harry Potter and gang set to return? Here's the truth

For all the Potterheads out there, here is some good news. Ever since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows - Part 2 was released in 2011, the fans were left a little disappointed as the decade-long film franchise had come to an end.

29 Mar 2023

Bollywood

#NewsBytesExplainer: Understanding franchise films, their popularity, and prominent examples

As hardcore movie lovers, we want to see multiple installments of our favorite films and wish to immerse ourselves in our beloved cinematic universes time and again.

26 Mar 2023

Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe, Erin Darke expecting 1st child: Their relationship timeline

Harry Potter fame Daniel Radcliffe is set to embrace parenthood!

21 Mar 2023

Hollywood

'Star Wars,' 'Harry Potter' actor Paul Grant dies at 56

Hollywood actor Paul Grant, who appeared in the Star Wars and the Harry Potter franchise films, has passed away.

15 Mar 2023

Japan

Largest 'Harry Potter' studio tour to be launched in Tokyo

The Harry Potter fandom seems to never cease and with time, all Potterheads are manifesting for their letter from Hogwarts! Well, it seems that the Japanese Potterheads will get a taste of Hogwarts and the magical world of witchcraft soon.

04 Mar 2023

Anthony Hopkins

5 times Hollywood actors played iconic antagonists

Playing extreme roles can be a tricky affair for an actor, as audiences mostly remember the iconic act where the "hero saves the heroine" from the "bad men."

23 Dec 2022

NewsBytes

#NewsBytesExplainer: Breaking down round characters in films—definition, features, examples 

The films that stand the test of time are best remembered due to their memorable, distinctive, and well-etched-out characters.

22 Dec 2022

Ralph Fiennes

Happy birthday Ralph Fiennes: Lesser-known facts about onscreen Voldemort

Hollywood actor Ralph Fiennes turned 60 on Thursday (December 22).

29 Nov 2022

Hollywood

#NewsBytesExplainer: Here's how VFX is different from CGI

Over the decades, the experience of filmmaking has changed drastically. Filmmakers have been working tirelessly on presenting films that are visually impressive. And for this, they have been banking on visual effects, including CGI.

09 Nov 2022

Hollywood

Remembering top 5 Leslie Phillips performances

British actor Leslie Phillips, known for his comedic roles in Carry On movies and voice of the Sorting Hat in Harry Potter films, died aged 98, reported Associated Press.

24 Oct 2022

Hollywood

10 days after demise, Robbie Coltrane's cause of death revealed

Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who shot to international acclaim through his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film franchise, breathed his last on October 14.

15 Oct 2022

Hollywood

Robbie Coltrane passes away: Looking at his glowing legacy

Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who shot to international acclaim through his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film franchise passed away on Friday night.

11 Oct 2022

Game of Thrones

Check out this fantasy-filled 'Game Of Thrones' themed house

Fans of the drama series Game Of Thrones, a 32-year-old couple Krystal and Robert Rivani, have spent several years and about $4 million to turn their chateau-style Beverly Hills home into a recreation of the GOT set.

28 Aug 2022

Hollywood

JK Rowling finally reveals why she missed 'Harry Potter' reunion

Author JK Rowling has finally broken her silence on her discernible absence from Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, which premiered on HBO Max on January 1, 2022.

31 Jul 2022

Warner Bros

Happy birthday, Harry Potter! Our favorite Harry moments from series

There would hardly be any person, child or adult, who has been untouched by the phenomenon of "The Boy Who Lived."

20 Jun 2022

Books

5 book series that are page turners!

There's always a bunch of bookworms who go back to reading the same book over and over again. And, if we check the books they're into, they wouldn't be a surprise!

May 02 2022

Books

International Harry Potter Day 2022: Lesser-known facts about the books

A day for Potterheads to rejoice and reread Harry Potter books, International Harry Potter Day came to existence after then British Prime Minister David Cameron's announcement in 2012.

16 Apr 2022

Hollywood

5 gaping 'Harry Potter' plot holes that left us frustrated

Harry Potter fans were left perplexed by the cameo of a young Professor McGonagall in the franchise's prequel/spin-off Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore recently.

17 Jan 2022

Metaverse

This couple will hold wedding reception at Hogwarts in metaverse!

A Tamil Nadu couple, who met on Instagram, is checking several boxes with their upcoming wedding reception.

28 Dec 2021

Lifestyle

5 movies to binge-watch with kids on New Year's Eve

In the age of social media, the tradition of a family movie marathon has been forgotten.

21 Dec 2021

Entertainment

'Harry Potter' reunion trailer: Feels like home-coming, JK Rowling missing

Surprising Potterheads around the world, HBO Max had recently announced a reunion episode to celebrate the uber-famous Harry Potter films.

17 Nov 2021

Entertainment

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson to return to Hogwarts

Be it Leviosa or Leviosaaa, no spell is going to work to make us keep calm!

18 Oct 2021

OnePlus

Limited-run OnePlus Watch Harry Potter edition launched at Rs. 17,000

OnePlus has announced a new Harry Potter-themed variant of its smartwatch in India.

14 Oct 2021

OnePlus

OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition teased in India; launch imminent

OnePlus India has started teasing a new variant of its smartwatch for a "generation that still remembers magic."

24 Aug 2021

Entertainment

Rupert Grint birthday special: Roles he could have been offered

Happy birthday to our dearest Ron Weasley!

26 Feb 2021

Hollywood

Is Emma Watson retiring from acting? Her manager dismisses reports

A piece of news related to Emma Watson, the actress who shot to instant fame by playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise, distressed her fans recently.

26 Jan 2021

Hollywood

Fans might get a new TV series on Harry Potter

Potterheads can regain their glory old days, now that a TV series on JK Rowling's career-defining and path-breaking tale of magic is going to be made.

26 Jan 2021

Hollywood

'Fate: The Winx Saga': Netflix series inspired by 'Winx Club'

Netflix is living up to its word of showering unseen features throughout 2021.

15 Dec 2020

Hollywood

Depp challenges 'The Sun' verdict, approaches UK Court of appeal

The fight between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is far from over.

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