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Sir Kenneth Branagh recalls drunken night with Harry Potter stars

Sir Kenneth Branagh has recalled a drunken night out with the veteran stars of the Harry Potter movies revealing he was overwhelmed by the "weight of experience" among the cast as he spent time with Richard Harris, Alan Rickman and Dame Maggie Smith.

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Two Lessons Tom Felton Learned From The Late, Great Alan Rickman On The Harry Potter Set

He clearly made an impression.

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Jerry O’Connell: ‘I can’t look at a poster for Stand by Me without feeling abject sadness’

INTERVIEW: The former child actor – who’d grow up to star in hits like ‘Jerry Maguire’ and ‘Scream 2’ – speaks to Adam White about coming to terms with the tragic deaths of River Phoenix and Rob Reiner, fleeing TV hosting for a new comedy called ‘Summer’s Last Resort’, and…

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People Have A Special Spot In Their Hearts For The 25 Harry Potter Actors That Are No More

The Harry Potter franchise has been one of the most successful in the world of cinema. Ultimately, it's some of the greatest talents that graced the screen, nailed the role perfectly, and played a part in its success. Today, we look back at the actors from the series that have…

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Quote of the Day by Alan Rickman: ‘What is it about actors? God knows I get bored with…’ The surprising secret behind Severus Snape’s humility that reveals a powerful life lesson for every ambitious person

Today's quote reflects that while our own stories matter, some of life's richest experiences come when we step outside ourselves and truly engage with others. In that sense, Alan Rickman's words are not just about actors, they are about how all of us can live with a little more humility,…

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A new elephant in Nicola Sturgeon’s room

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Tim Allen (Hilariously) Recalls Working With The Late, Great Alan Rickman On Galaxy Quest

I would pay good money to be a fly on that “yellow bus” wall.

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My London: Hayley Atwell

Hayley Atwell’s life in London has taken her from working on a stall in Portobello Market as a child to joining dinner parties with friends such as Felicity Blunt and Stanley Tucci

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Harry Potter reboot roasted by ‘Black Snape’ on SNL: ‘The whole wizarding world is racist’

Kam Patterson as Snape joked that the franchise’s titular character was ‘racist as hell’

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Harry Potter HBO Series Cast vs Original Movie Cast: Full comparison

A new era of magic begins.

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Fans Explode In Anger After Release Of HBO’s Harry Potter Series Trailer Over Character’s Race Change

Fans slammed the “Harry Potter” reboot and sent violent threats to one actor, cast in one of the franchise’s most iconic roles.

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Backlash Grows Over HBO's Harry Potter Reboot, Leading to Heightened Security Measures

HBO's Harry Potter series faces backlash as Paapa Essiedu receives threats over his role as Severus Snape, prompting increased security on set.

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Alan Rickman Is Snape For Most Harry Potter Fans, But Riz Ahmed Is Really Growing On Me

Rickman's performance is iconic, but I'm loving Riz Ahmed's take.

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‘Quit Or I'll Murder You.’ The (Death) Threats Toward Paapa Essiedu After Signing On To Play Snape Are Out Of Hand

The reaction to his casting has crossed a serious line.

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I Can’t Get Over Daniel Radcliffe Calling Out The Harry Potter Gaffe In The Devil Wears Prada

Now that Radcliffe mentions it, that does seem impossible.

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Ruby Wax says Louis Theroux’s name used to want to make her ‘throw up’

Comedian reflected on her past resentment towards her fellow interviewer ahead of a new tour

The Guardian - UK

‘The bathrooms were rank, but we didn’t care’: how the grimy-but-great CBGB changed rock for ever

Half a century ago, the famed New York venue run by a former marine and folk singer was ground zero for the punk and new wave scenes. Now the bands who played there are being celebrated on a 101-track box set

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Alan Rickman ‘had so much more to give’, his widow says

A prize draw offering Harry Potter books signed by some of the films’ stars is raising money in memory of the actor, who died 10 years ago.

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Alan Rickman ‘had so much more to give’ says actor’s widow in charity appeal

A prize draw offering Harry Potter books signed by some of the films’ stars is raising money in memory of the actor

The Guardian - UK

Truly, madly, deeply in awe of Alan Rickman’s kindness and intelligence

Letter: Kevin Whately recalls his work with the late actor in Dusty Hughes’ play, Bad Language, in the early 1980s

Evening Standard

Harry Potter books signed by stars of films up for grabs in prize draw

The draw is raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK and organised in memory of Alan Rickman, who died of the disease 10 years ago.

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Dame Emma Thompson decorated Alan Rickman's hospital room

Alan Rickman's widow Rima Horton has revealed Dame Emma Thompson decorated the actor's hospital room prior to his death so he would feel more at home.

The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: Greenlanders on invasion, falling in love with the bush, and Alan Rickman tributes to make you cry

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

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How The Most Ambitious Vampire Movie Of The Year Found Its Secret Weapon

Justin Long discusses his acting cheat codes, the best villain advice he's ever received, and the challenges of 'Night Patrol's vampire conflict.

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First Thing: Death of ICE camp detainee could be investigated as homicide after examiner’s report

Washington Post says local medical examiner found ‘asphyxia’ to be cause of Geraldo Lunas Campos’s death. Plus, how Trump’s dismantling of federal agencies has impacted children with cancer

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