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Harry Potter Fans Are Crying, Cranky & Confused Over The Reboot’s Teaser Trailer

HBO Max has finally dropped the first teaser for its Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone series and the internet’s in chaos.

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Harry Potter TV series first trailer drops — and the release date is sooner than you think

The trailer is for the first season of the HBO show, adapted from JK Rowling’s first novel, Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone

Evening Standard

HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series Trailer Proves Why It’s Unnecessary

HBO's take on the now-controversial book series feels disappointingly familiar.

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First trailer for Harry Potter TV series reveals much-anticipated new take

First real look at HBO’s big-budget small screen take on JK Rowling’s best-selling books also reveals that first season will premiere this Christmas

The Guardian - US

The Harry Potter TV Show's First Teaser Is Here And The Nostalgia Is Magical

We're heading back to Hogwarts.

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Harry Potter series ramps up security after death threats to cast

Paapa Essiedu, who will play Professor Severus Snape in the new adaptation, revealed he was targeted with racist abuse online

Evening Standard

Harry Potter revival confirms 'serious security' after death threats towards cast

After members of the new Harry Potter cast, including Severus Snape actor Paapa Essiedu, have received death threats, HBO chief Casey Bloys hae revealed what measures have been taken.

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Harry Potter set has ‘serious security’ after death threats, says HBO boss

Paapa Essiedu, who is set to play Professor Snape, recently said he’d received messages telling him: ‘Quit or I’ll murder you’

The Independent UK

Harry Potter series trailer reveals new wizard in Gryffindor Quidditch robes

Dominic McLaughlin is taking over the role made famous by Daniel Radcliffe

The Independent UK

‘Quit or I’ll murder you’: Paapa Essiedu on death threats after Snape casting in Harry Potter series

British actor Paapa Essiedu has revealed he received racist death threats over his casting as Professor Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series on HBO.

Euronews

‘Quit or I’ll murder you’: Harry Potter star Paapa Essiedu says he received death threats over Snape casting

Actor said online abuse that followed his casting in the adaptation in April has made him ‘more passionate’

The Independent UK

Harry Potter TV star almost quit role over JK Rowling row

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The Independent UK

John Lithgow ‘considered quitting’ Harry Potter series after ‘upsetting’ backlash

Dumbledore actor has distanced himself from author JK Rowling

The Independent UK

New Dumbledore actor says he almost quit HBO's Harry Potter show over J.K. Rowling's controversial opinions

The series is set to release in 2027

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John Lithgow Accepts People Are Now Going To Bring Up J.K. Rowling Controversy In ‘Every Interview’ Forever

Lithgow discussed his Harry Potter casting again.

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Man Sneaks Drone Over Harry Potter Set And Reveals Astounding Details

YouTuber DJ Audits shared a glimpse of the upcoming HBO series after flying his drone over the massive Warner Bros. studios.

The Independent UK

Paul Bettany addresses rumor he’s been tapped to play Voldemort in new Harry Potter reboot

Irish actor Cillian Murphy previously denied his involvement in the upcoming HBO series

Evening Standard

Sir Chris Whitty warns ‘too many’ non-experts involved in puberty blocker debate

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch and Harry Potter author JK Rowling have expressed concern over a trial going ahead.

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The Independent UK

Sir Chris Whitty says ‘too many’ non-experts involved in puberty blocker debate

Kemi Badenoch and JK Rowling have expressed concern over a trial going ahead

The Guardian - US

Saturday Night Live Bafta sketch branded ‘horrific’ by leading Tourette syndrome charity

Sketch featured parodies of JK Rowling, Bill Cosby and Mel Gibson saying controversial remarks were due to TS

The Independent UK

SNL sketch mocking Tourette tics condemned by charity: ‘This is not acceptable’

‘Videos and posts that deliberately misrepresent tics set us back years,’ Tourette’s Action said after sketch show poked fun at condition

Cinemablend

One Big Thing Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint And Emma Watson Are Bonding Over As New Harry Potter Series Films

A passing of the torch.

Evening Standard

Daniel Radcliffe's emotional reaction to Harry Potter TV reboot's cast after desperate plea with fans

The TV series of the fantasy novels is being filmed with a new set of young faces

The Independent UK

Clinical trial into puberty blockers paused after ‘new concerns’ from medicines regulator

The MHRA will now discuss the concerns, related to the wellbeing of children and young people with gender dysphoria, with trial sponsor King’s College London next week

Evening Standard

Clinical trial into puberty blockers paused after ‘new concerns’ from regulator

It comes after legal action was launched against the Government after campaigners including Harry Potter author JK Rowling expressed their opposition

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