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Jk Rowling Drops In On Orkney Book Club To Discuss Her Work
Author JK Rowling turned a normal Saturday night book club meeting in Orkney upside down when she made a surprise appearance after spotting the event on twitter. Rowling traveled 300 miles from her home in...
By Stephanie Chase in Books / Authors on 07 March 2016
Jk Rowling And Tinie Tempah Banter About Divination On Twitter
It seems best-selling author JK Rowling has found an unlikely fan in Tinie Tempah, even if he did just suggest that she needed to be more educated in the magical art of fortune-telling. Nonetheless, this...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 03 March 2016
J.k. Rowling Brilliantly Shuts Down Twitter Trolls With Rap Lyrics
J.K. Rowling has been using her writing skills to play around with rap lyrics and shut down Twitter trolls, in what may be her best social media put-down yet.On Wednesday (February 17th), the Harry Potter...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 February 2016
7 Times Jk Rowling Inspired Us With Hogwarts
JK Rowling appears to have an amazing ability to reduce all her fans to collective tears with almost everything she says or does. Her latest is the announcement of the release of 'Harry Potter and...
By Holly Williams in Books / Authors on 11 February 2016
'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child' Script To Be Published In July
The script for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the new play from JK Rowling is to be published in book form this July. The play premieres in London's West End on July 30th, with...
By Stephanie Chase in Books / Authors on 10 February 2016
Scottish Mp Apologises After Accusing J.k. Rowling Of "Defending Misogynist Trolls"
J.K. Rowling has received an apology from a Scottish MP after she was accused of “bullying” and “defend[ing] abusive misogynistic trolls” in the wake of a heated argument on Twitter.The online spat between the ‘Harry...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 January 2016
Jk Rowling Reveals The Secret She Told Alan Rickman To Help Him Better Understand Snape
JK Rowling has revealed part of what she told actor Alan Rickman about the character of Severus Snape, which helped him better understand his Harry Potter role. Rickman, who passed away last week aged 69,...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 January 2016
Rock N' Rowling! Jk Rowling Vandalises Hotel Room In 'Harry Potter' Celebration
If you thought JK Rowling was all super grown-up and wise and never, ever did anything wrong because she created the best set of books EVER... you'd be wrong. Well, at least half wrong. She's...
By Holly Williams in Books / Authors on 12 January 2016
Emma Watson Tweets Her Support For 'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child's' Hermione, Noma Dumezweni
When Swaziland-born actress Noma Dumezweni was cast as the adult Hermione in the upcoming play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, there were objections from some sections of the internet who believed the character should...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 January 2016
Black Hermione Joins The List Of Awesome Race-bending Roles
Black Hermione Granger has literally broken the internet. For some reason, fans are strongly divided over the choice of casting Noma Dumezweni in the role of the older witch in JK Rowling's upcoming stage play...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 December 2015
J.k. Rowling Supports Casting Of 'Black Hermione'
Following the uproar in some corners of the internet over the casting Noma Dumezweni as Hermione Granger in a London theatrical production of a Harry Potter story, the universe’s author J.K. Rowling has come out...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 December 2015
Black Hermione Granger Sparks Internet Debate With 'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child' Casting
The main cast of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' has now been announced, and as much as it's upped the excitement, the choice for Hermione Granger has caused some confusion among fans. Swaziland-born, Olivier-award...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 December 2015
Jk Rowling Brands Donald Trump 'Worse' Than Voldemort
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has labeled presidential candidate Donald Trump worse than fictional villain Lord Voldemort. Rowling’s comments came after Trump’s campaign issued a statement calling on Muslims being banned from entering the US.JK...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 December 2015
Jk Rowling Starstruck Over Meeting Morrissey In Harvey Nicks
It doesn't matter whether or not you're the most famous author in the world, you are still going to fan-girl like a tweenie when you bump into your favourite singer. And JK Rowling is no...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 November 2015
Why Is Daniel Radcliffe Jealous Of Eddie Redmayne?
Daniel Radcliffe may have left his hugely famous role as Harry Potter behind a long time ago, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t feel envious of his wizarding successor Eddie Redmayne.Radcliffe admitted to NME that...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 November 2015
Get Your First Look At Jk Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts' Starring Eddie Redmayne [Pictures]
Exciting times ahead for Harry Potter fans; not only have we got J.K. Rowling's upcoming stage play 'The Cursed Child' to look forward to, but filming for spin-off flick 'Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 November 2015
One Direction's Niall Horan Makes Appearance In Jk Rowling's New Book
One Direction’s Niall Horan makes a special appearance in JK Rowling’s latest novel, as the imaginary boyfriend of a murdered young girl. Horan is mentioned in Career of Evil, the latest instalment of Rowling’s Cormoran...
By Stephanie Chase in Books / Authors on 11 November 2015
Jk Rowling Reveals She's Started Writing A New Children's Book
JK Rowling has revealed she’s begun working on her first children’s book since the Harry Potter franchise. In her first major interview in years the author opened up to BBC Radio 2's Simon Mayo on...
By Stephanie Chase in Books / Authors on 03 November 2015
Harry Potter Stage Show Tickets Sell Out After Fan Frenzy
The first batch of tickets for the performances of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, at London's Palace Theatre, were released on Wednesday, and an estimated 120,000 fans registered and attempted to book....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 October 2015
J.k. Rowling Defends Israel Stance
The British novelist was one of more than 150 signatories to a letter published by Britain's The Guardian newspaper which demanded peace in the Middle East, but denounced calls for a boycott of...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 October 2015
J.k. Rowling Addresses Criticism For Her Stance On Palestine’S Cultural Boycott Of Israel
J.K. Rowling does not believe Palestine’s cultural boycott of its neighbouring state Israel will “further peace”. Rowling was forced to further address these complex diplomatic relations after some of those in the pro-Palestinian camp used...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Fashion / Beauty on 28 October 2015
J.k. Rowling Signs Peace Letter
The British novelist is one of more than 150 signatories on the missive which backs peace talks between officials in Israel. The note, which has been published in Britain's The Guardian newspaper...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 October 2015
Here's 9 Things We Know About 'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child' By Jk Rowling
Harry Potter fans everywhere will no doubt be trembling with excitement and trying to get last minute priority booking for 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' next year, and now franchise creator JK Rowling has...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 October 2015
J.k. Rowling's Play To Focus On Harry Potter's Son
The British writer announced in June (15) that she was working on two-part play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child with writer Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany, but they kept plot details...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 October 2015
Jk Rowling Asks 'Harry Potter' Fans To Show Support For Scotland In Return For Revealing Sirius' Birthday
JK Rowling has been known to enjoy letting Harry Potter fans in on some new information about their favourite characters, but on Saturday the author used a little bribery to drum up support for Scotland...
By Stephanie Chase in Books / Authors on 11 October 2015
‘Harry Potter’ Fans Warned To Stay Off The Glenfinnan Viaduct
Harry Potter fans have been warned not to trespass over the Glenfinnan Viaduct in the Scottish Highlands. The local police have issued a warning about the dangers of trespassing on to railway lines. Their warning...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 October 2015
Author J.k. Rowling Pays Tribute To Portuguese Harry Potter
Cesar, who was also a police officer in Rio de Janeiro, died on the job on Wednesday (30Sep15). Author Rowling took to Twitter on Thursday (01Oct15) to share the sad news with...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 October 2015
Hogwarts To Host Christmas Dinner In The Great Hall For 'Harry Potter' Fans
Harry Potter fans are in for a magical treat this Christmas as Hogwarts opens its doors to host an unforgettable festive feast. Lucky fans will be able to enjoy a meal in the iconic Great...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 September 2015
Harry Potter Play To Be Performed In Two Parts
Schedules for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which will debut at London's Palace Theatre next summer (16), are yet to be finalised, but producers have confirmed the lengthy production will be split...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 September 2015
Jk Rowling Reveals Harry Potter's Family History On Revamped 'Pottermore' Site
Harry Potter author JK Rowling has revamped her official website Pottermore and given fans an extra special treat, releasing a new, free story which delves into the Potter family’s history. In the story, titled ‘The...
By Stephanie Chase in Books / Authors on 22 September 2015
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