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HBO boss denies Harry Potter series will be ‘secretly infused’ with JK Rowling’s anti-trans views

HBO’s Casey Bloys added: ‘If you want to debate her, you can go on Twitter’

The Independent UK

‘Penn Badgley didn’t know who I was!’ Charlotte Ritchie on Ghosts, You and conquering global telly

She was in a girl group and starred in a Harry Potter film, but it was her genius turn as Oregon in Fresh Meat that launched Ritchie’s TV career. Now, she’s wrapping up her hit Netflix serial killer series and entering her detective era

The Guardian - UK

Comeback king Beale scores but Blues beat Force

The Western Force's Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes have received a huge blow after they suffered a six-tries-to-three loss to the Blues in Auckland.

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Harry Potter stars 'hit back' at JK Rowling over trans ruling in open letter

Signatories said that the ruling ‘undermines the lived reality and threatens the safety of trans, non-binary, and intersex people living in the UK’

Evening Standard

Harry Potter reboot actor among hundreds to sign letter on trans rights

Paapa Essiedu is set to play Snape in the new series, a project that’s been controversial over its links to JK Rowling

The Independent UK

Actors who have starred in JK Rowling adaptations sign trans solidarity letter

Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne, who led the Fantastic Beasts films, is among the signatories.

Evening Standard

“Too Kind”: David Tennant Breaks Silence On JK Rowling’s Criticism

"Just get out of people's way."

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John Lithgow says he was surprised at backlash to being cast in Harry Potter TV series

Many have called for a boycott of future Harry Potter projects, due to JK Rowling’s gender critical views

Evening Standard

Rupert Grint welcomes second child with partner Georgia Groome

‘Red hair and a hand-me-down robe? You must be a Weasley,’ said one fan

The Independent UK

John Lithgow calls backlash to Harry Potter role ‘odd’ following JK Rowling’s anti-trans rhetoric

‘I wonder how JK Rowling has absorbed it,’ asked Lithgow when addressing the controversial series

The Independent UK

“What A Cute Name”: Rupert Grint Introduces His “Secret Child” To The World

“‘Secret Child Slightly Revealed,’” Rupert Grint said as he shared an image of his second daughter with longtime love Georgia Groome.

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John Lithgow: Harry Potter will be 'last major role'

John Lithgow, 79, has admitted playing Albus Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' reboot series will likely be his final "major role".

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Rupert Grint announces birth of ‘secret’ second child

He has a daughter called Wednesday, who was born in 2020.

Evening Standard

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint shares picture of second child with Georgia Groome

Rupert and partner Georgia Groome were spotted out and about in Hampstead with their newborn

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

David Tennant addresses JK Rowling over transgender rights dispute

Scottish actor and the Harry Potter author have clashed over their opposing stances on transgender rights

The Independent UK

The spellbinding Scottish destinations that deliver the magic of Harry Potter

From the misty glens of Glen Nevis to the cobbled streets of Edinburgh, Scotland is rich with Harry Potter lore – Mike MacEacheran discovers the real-life locations that inspired and starred in the wizarding world

The Guardian - UK

May the force be with you! How to save every tired TV superfranchise, from Star Wars to Game of Thrones

Does anyone know what Marvel multiverse we’re in? And will anything ever happen in Westeros again? The world’s biggest fantasy franchises are in trouble … but we have ways to make them must-see TV once more

The Guardian - UK

Pedro Pascal calls JK Rowling a ‘heinous loser’ in wake of supreme court gender ruling

The actor has long been an activist for LGBTQ+ rights and has a transgender sister who often accompanies him on the red carpet

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What Does Pedro Pascal's 'Protect the Dolls' Shirt Really Mean in the Fight Against J.K. Rowling's Rhetoric?

The Last of Us actor's t-shirt appearance came just days after a UK Supreme Court ruling that legally defined 'woman' as someone born biologically female

AAP

Chiefs brush off bizarre blunder to put away Force

The Western Force played their cards early before the Chiefs blew them away in a 56-22 bonus point Anzac Day Super Rugby win in Tauranga.

Latin Times

Pedro Pascal Wades Into Trans Rights Debate, Calls Out JK Rowling After Bold Red Carpet Statement

The Chilean actor has been very vocal in defending the most vulnerable, but no one expected him to get directly involved in Rowling's fight.

The Independent UK

Pedro Pascal calls JK Rowling a ‘heinous loser’ in wake of trans ruling

Supreme Court’s verdict came after a number of legal challenges supported by the Harry Potter author

Evening Standard

Yotam Ottolenghi's guide to foodie London: where the chef eats, drinks and shops for ingredients

The chef shares his memories of London, and reveals all the places he loves, from where he exercises to his favourite noodle restaurant

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JK Rowling Called Out By Harry Potter Star After She Celebrated Trans Ruling With Cigar

"Why do they keep defending her?"

The Independent UK

Jason Isaacs calls his Harry Potter character a ‘racist’ ‘trying to make Hogwarts great again’

Isaacs starred as the arrogant pure-blood wizard Lucius in six of the eight wizarding films

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