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JK Rowling claims trans activism is ‘elitist’ in newly-published essay

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The Independent UK · Oct 21

JK Rowling says she has faced ‘avalanche of death, rape and torture threats’ over trans views

The Harry Potter author argued that current ‘trans activism’ is ‘elitist to its core’ and affects mainly women who are not in positions of privilege

The Independent UK · Oct 21

Warwick Davis speaks out on Harry Potter series backlash after JK Rowling comments

JK Rowling has rejected accusations of transphobia after airing her views on gender identity

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Met Police confirms complaint over Graham Linehan arrest will be reopened

Conservative politicians and Harry Potter author JK Rowling had criticised Mr Linehan’s arrest.

Evening Standard · Oct 15

JK Rowling’s life and legacy to be subject of new BBC Scotland documentary

The documentary will also use Rowling’s life as a lens ‘to explore three decades of profound social, political and technological change’.

Evening Standard · Oct 13

‘Polarising’ Harry Potter author JK Rowling to be subject of major new documentary

Author shot to global fame as the author behind the Harry Potter books, but in recent years has become a divisive figure due to her stance on transgender rights

The Independent UK · Oct 13

BBC documentary to chart JK Rowling's rise and 'bitter exchanges' on trans rights

The BBC has announced a new two-part documentary about JK Rowling which will explore her rise to global fame and the controversies surrounding her views on Scottish independence, feminism, free speech and gender identity

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13

Kit Harington speaks out after replacing X-Men star on new Harry Potter TV show

The new HBO show aims to be a faithful adaptation of Rowling’s novels

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Kit Harington says Harry Potter TV series is doing books ‘more than justice’

The Game Of Thrones actor has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart.

Evening Standard · Oct 8

Jack Whitehall says disastrous Harry Potter audition proves 'nepo parenting doesn't always work'

Jack Whitehall has recalled how his one-on-one audition for Harry Potter went so badly, leaving his producer father Michael "bitterly disappointed".

BANG Premier · Sep 17