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J.k. Rowling To Bring Harry Potter To The West End
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is bringing her beloved books to the stage - the writer is set to co-produce a stage show of the series in London's West End.After selling more than 400 million...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 December 2013
Daniel Radcliffe And Rupert Grint Lead British Theatre Awards
Harry Potter co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint have both been honoured among the cream of the British theatre scene after landing nominations for the upcoming WhatsOnStage awards.Radcliffe is on the shortlist for the coveted...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 December 2013
Brendan Gleeson To Tour With Folk Band
Harry Potter star Brendan Gleeson is embarking on a tour of his native Ireland in January (14) with his new folk band.The veteran actor, who played Alastor 'Mad-Eye' Moody in the Potter films, is an...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 November 2013
The Nation's Favourite Children's Book? Why It's Harry Potter, Of Course
Later Harry Potter novels have darker themes, death and violence, but the earlier books are a veritable play pit of magic, cuddly characters, butterbear and escapism. And that’s why the first in the series, The...
By Jack de Aguilar in Books / Authors on 26 November 2013
Daniel Radcliffe Nearly Quit Harry Potter
Daniel Radcliffe thought about quitting 'Harry Potter' after the second film.The 24-year-old star was catapulted into the spotlight as the boy wizard in the film adaptations of J. K. Rowling's popular children's books, and although...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 November 2013
Daniel Radcliffe Wanted To Quit After Third Harry Potter Film
Daniel Radcliffe considered quitting the Harry Potter franchise after finishing the third film.The British actor played the title role in all eight of the wizard movies, but he has now revealed he wanted to give...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 November 2013
Daniel Radcliffe: 'I Owe Everything To Potter'
Daniel Radcliffe owes ''everything to Harry Potter''.The 24-year-old star was catapulted to the spotlight as the wizard boy in the film adaptations of J. K. Rowling's famous series of children's books, and although the actor...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 November 2013
Emma Watson Joins J.k. Rowling At Charity Fundraiser
Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling was reunited with the female star of her magical movies, Emma Watson, at a huge fundraiser for her children's charity over the weekend (09-10Nov13).The British author has founded Lumos, an...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 November 2013
Daniel Radcliffe Confesses To Bum Waxing
Daniel Radcliffe had his bum waxed for a role. The 24-year-old star used a technique called sugaring to remove his ''arse hair'' when he had to strip off naked for stage play 'Equus' in 2007...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 November 2013
Daniel Radcliffe To Play Olympian Coe In New Biopic
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is lacing up his running shoes after signing on to play British Olympian Sebastian Coe in a new biopic.The young actor will portray Coe, now a Lord, in a film...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 October 2013
Daniel Radcliffe Positive He Can Put Harry Potter Behind Him And Find Own Success
Daniel Radcliffe will forever be associated with Harry Potter, that's a given and something he is more than aware of, but he by no means wants to sit back and rely on his HP fame...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 October 2013
Daniel Radcliffe & Director Selected On-set Playlist
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe took a tip from Renee Zellweger for his new movie Kill Your Darlings and selected songs perfect for every scene.Director John Krokidas worked with his leading man on the playlist...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 October 2013
Harry Potter Spinoff Movie Could Be On It's Way, Says Warner Bros. Chiefs
Did someone say Harry Potter spin-off? Surely that's too good to be true! Well apparently not, because the word on the street is that Warner Bros. are working alongside J.K. Rowling in order to bring...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 October 2013
Exactly How Many Harry Potter Spin Offs Are There Going To Be!?
We get the idea: when you’ve got one of the highest grossing movies of all time under your control, it would be foolish not to milk it a bit. But with Warner Bros. trademarking yet...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 September 2013
Matthew Lewis Was Under Contract Not To Fix His Teeth
Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis spent a decade sporting unsightly crooked teeth because film bosses ordered him not to undergo cosmetic dentistry.The British actor played geeky Neville Longbottom in all eight of the wizard movies...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 September 2013
Jk Rowling New 'Harry Potter' Film Series Announced By Warner Bros
J.K Rowling and Warner Bros are extending their successful relationship by announcing a new film series inspired by her Harry Potter franchise that will be based on the Hogwarts textbook 'Fantastic Beasts and Were To...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 September 2013
Emma Watson's Professor Discouraged Acting Career
Emma Watson was spurred on to make her Hollywood comeback after her university professor tried to discourage her from acting ever again following the Harry Potter films.The Brit stepped away from the spotlight to obtain...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 August 2013
Warwick Davis To Make West End Debut In Spamalot
Harry Potter star Warwick Davis has joined the cast of comedy musical Spamalot in London's West End.The actor will make his West End debut when he takes on the role of Patsy on 23 September...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 August 2013
Harry Potter Director In Talks For Scarface Revamp - Report
Harry Potter director David Yates is reportedly in talks to direct the revamp of mobster classic Scarface.Sources tell Deadline.com, Yates has been meeting with studio executives at Universal and has emerged as the frontrunner for...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 August 2013
Can 'Artemis Fowl' Replicate Harry Potter's Success?
Artemis Fowl has been called ‘the new Harry Potter’ plenty of times by the critics, and to be fair, the similarities are there. Both franchises hold their roots in novels – Potter’s seven to Fowl’s...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 August 2013
Birthday Refreshments For 'Harry Potter' - But They're New Book Covers
In Harry Potter world, the boy with the scar on his face is very much a man. In fact, he’s 33 now; his kids are probably starting Hogwarts and the Potters are sitting at home,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 August 2013
J.k. Rowling Wins Damages Over Novel Leak
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has accepted a substantial donation to charity in lieu of damages from the British law firm which outed her as the secret writer of The Cuckoo's Calling.Rowling launched legal action...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 July 2013
Remember 'Knightmare'? Of Course You Do - And It's Back!
You can successfully date a person by what childrens’ TV they enjoyed. Fans of Aquila are generally 24-years-old now, Demon Head Master? Around 26. Anyone who really enjoyed Knighthood; they’re approaching their 32th birthday,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2013
J.k. Rowling's 'Anger' At Law Firm Over Robert Galbraith: The Cuckoo's Calling Leak
J.K. Rowling was revealed as the woman behind pseudonym 'Robert Galbraith', the author of The Cuckoo's Calling, by a law firm leak. Despite Russells Solicitors' apology, Rowling is "disappointed" and "angry" that her trust was...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 July 2013
J.k. Rowling Furious Over Leak Of Pseudonym
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is furious with her law firm's bosses after one legal eagle confessed he had inadvertently outed her as the mystery writer of new crime novel The Cuckoo's Calling.Rowling released the...
By WENN on 18 July 2013
Stephen King On J.k. Rowling's Pseudonym - 'What A Pleasure'
J.K. Rowling was living out Stephen King’s dream when she wrote The Cuckoo's Calling as Robert Galbraith, enjoying the anonymity bestowed on her by that pseudonym. King, who wrote under the name Richard Bachman, praised...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 July 2013
Jk Rowling's 'The Cuckoo's Calling' And Other Famous Authors Who Suffered Publisher's Rejection
J.K. Rowling's latest work, The Cuckoo's Calling, was turned down by at least one publisher. Yesterday (Sunday 14th July), Kate Mills of Orion publishing house admitted she had rejected the novel. This was following Rowling's...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2013
Hands Up, Who Rejected Jk Rowling's Secret Novel 'The Cuckoo's Calling'?
As the author of the Harry Potter series – possibly the best-known book franchise in the world – it’s difficult for J.K Rowling to pen a new story without intense scrutiny being placed upon it,...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 July 2013
J.k. Rowling Published 'The Cuckoo's Calling' Under A "Liberating" Pseudonym
J.K. Rowling, author of the hugely popular Harry Potter series, admitted she had published a detective novel under the pseudonym 'Robert Galbraith'. Her announcement was made on Sunday 14th July after a newspaper followed...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 July 2013
Jk Rowling Poses As Military Man & Fools The World With Crime Novel
There's little wonder that the millionaire Harry Potter author and focus of persistent media attention JK Rowling would seek to publish new material under a pseudonym. Under the crushing weight of her previous works, which...
By Lauren James in Books / Authors on 14 July 2013
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