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Who are the brains behind Succession brought in for HBO’s Harry Potter?

Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod to be executive producers alongside JK Rowling, who praised their ‘genuine passion’ for the books

The Guardian - UK

'Woman Means Biologically Female': UK Supreme Court Rules Trans Women Not Covered by Equality Act Protections

The 88-page judgement emphasises that the word "biological" does not appear in the definition of man or woman in the Equality Act'.

International Business Times UK

UK Supreme Court Declares Transwomen Are Not 'Real Women': JK Rowling, Other Celebrities Likely Support The Ruling

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that under equality law, a woman is defined by biological sex, a decision following a case brought by For Women Scotland.

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Harry Potter and the Supreme Court Ruling — will the new cast be tainted by association?

The new HBO show cast announcement has been overshadowed by its executive producer’s views

Evening Standard

Celebrations as campaigners welcome court ruling on definition of a woman

The ruling means transgender women with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) can be excluded from single-sex spaces if ‘proportionate’.

The Independent UK

What does the UK Supreme Court ruling mean for transgender women?

Decision on definition of a ‘woman’ follows a series of legal challenges brought by a campaign group, backed by Harry Potter author JK Rowling

The Independent UK

JK Rowling Celebrates Controversial Supreme Court Decision Declaring Trans Women Not Legally Women

“It took three extraordinary, tenacious Scottish women with an army behind them to get this case heard by the Supreme Court."

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What does the Supreme Court ruling on definition of a ‘woman’ mean?

Campaigners who brought the legal case have told of their delight but others raised concerns at the implications.

Evening Standard

JK Rowling welcomes Supreme Court ruling on transgender women saying it 'protected rights of women and girls'

Author JK Rowling has welcomed the UK Supreme Court ruling that transgender women who have a gender recognition certificate are not “women” under the law.

Evening Standard

“Shame On You”: Nick Frost’s Instagram Flooded With Hate After Joining Harry Potter Reboot

"Turning comments off."

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Harry Potter TV cast: Meet the stars in new JK Rowling series

The new Harry Potter cast has been unveiled, but many stars are facing backlash for joining a project associated with author JK Rowling

Evening Standard

HBO’s Harry Potter Remake Confirms A Bunch Of New Cast Members, Including One Returner

The remake will even include characters not featured in the OG films

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HBO's Biggest Fantasy Franchise Just Repeated A Troubling Casting Trend

HBO's 'Harry Potter' series has announced its initial cast, and it highlights a major problem with Hollywood.

Inverse

Harry Potter TV show announces first cast members

A lot of guessing and speculation can be put to rest, as HBO has made its first official casting announcement for some of the wizarding world...

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The Guardian - UK

HBO reveals first part of Harry Potter TV cast, including Dumbledore and Hagrid

John Lithgow confirmed in Dumbledore role, with Paapa Essiedu playing Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Hagrid

The Independent UK

Harry Potter series reveals stars who’ll play McGonagall, Dumbledore, Snape and Hagrid

Casting rumours have circled about HBO’s high-profile TV adaptation for months

The Independent UK

Why John Oliver and JK Rowling are clashing over trans athletes

John Oliver draws JK Rowling’s fury over mockery of trans athletes debate

The Independent UK

John Oliver draws JK Rowling’s fury over mockery of trans athletes debate

The ‘Last Week Tonight’ host argued there is no evidence trans athletes ‘pose any threat to safety or fairness’

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“Got Sick Of Her”: Harry Potter Star Breaks Two-Year Silence Following JK Rowling Defense Backlash

"Last year I ran out of energy to keep up that persona and so 2024 brought about a big energetic shift."

Evening Standard

JK Rowling stickers on campus ‘not a transphobic dog whistle’, tribunal told

Academics Dr Deirdre O’Neill and Michael Wayne are suing the University and College Union (UCU) over criticism of their film about trans issues.

The Independent UK

JK Rowling stickers ‘not a transphobic dog whistle’, tribunal told

Academics Dr Deirdre O’Neill and Michael Wayne are suing the University and College Union

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JK Rowling Back In The Spotlight After Slamming Toddler’s School Suspension For “Transphobia”

J.K. Rowling slammed the suspension of a British toddler, saying people who agree with the punishment are a “dangerous zealot.” The post JK Rowling Back In The Spotlight After Slamming Toddler’s School Suspension For “Transphobia” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Harry Potter TV show: everything we know so far about the upcoming HBO adaptation

The Harry Potter TV show began filming in mid-2025 – here's everything we know about the HBO show's looming arrival.

The Independent UK

Harry Potter series close to casting much-loved star as Hagrid

The role was famously played by Robbie Coltrane in the Harry Potter films

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Former Doctor Who star David Tennant takes subtle swipe at Harry Potter author JK Rowling over X jibe

Former 'Doctor Who' star David Tennant has joked about his feud with 'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling whilst appearing at Planet Comicon in Kansas City.

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