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Review: 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore': There's some magic in this story not well told

We're now midway through the five-movie "Fantastic Beasts" series, a sort of prequel/cousin to the Harry Potter world created by J.K. Rowling, and the most enthusiasm I can muster is that it's all lovely to look at. Set in a magical version of the 1930s, David Yates' "Fantastic Beasts: The…

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Movie review: 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' a new low for franchise

What a depressing descent it’s been for the “Fantastic Beasts” movies, the “Harry Potter” prequel franchise intended to expand the magical world of witches, wizards and muggles spun to life by J.K. Rowling. The first film, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” was an assertion of gentle humanity and…

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Review: Potter Prequels Peter Out in ‘Dumbledore’

Time always flew in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World but it has lately seemed to catch up to the Potter pop cultural sensation. Those long lines outside bookstores are a long time ago now. The books stopped but the movies never did. The “Fantastic Beasts” prequels, now up to three with…

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J.K. Rowling's boozy TERF lunch

The author, who complains of being a victim of "cancellation," is also experiencing an all-time high in business

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‘Queer Eye’ star Jonathan Van Ness hopes readers will ‘Love’ the journey in his new book

Van Ness invites readers along for a journey across 11 educational chapters involving queer history, body shaming and impostor syndrome.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cathy O’Neil: ‘Big tech makes use of shame to profit from our interactions’

The mathematician and author talks about the exploitation of our feelings, cancel culture, and why she believes JK Rowling is an example of ‘punching-down shame’

The Guardian - UK

Mads Mikkelsen discusses JK Rowling trans controversy: We need ‘adult conversation’

The Danish actor also talked about taking over his role in the film from Johnny Depp

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All the Harry Potter secrets found in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

Since the Harry Potter film franchise grossed over $7.7 billion, three spin-off films have been made that follow new lead character Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne)

Edinburgh Live

First Thing: more than 30 people killed in Russian strike on train station in eastern Ukraine

Donetsk governor says thousands were at station when it was struck. Plus, Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to supreme court lauded as ray of hope

The Guardian - UK

Fantastic Beasts and where to cancel them: how the Wizarding World lost its magic

With some cast members in disgrace and others at odds with creator JK Rowling over trans rights, the Harry Potter spin-off has become embroiled in controversy. Can it make it to the end of its five-film series?

The Guardian - UK

Does Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore have a post credit scene?

After seeing Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, you may be wondering if there is a post credit scene worth waiting until the very end of the credits for

Daily Mirror

Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore - First look review of new Harry Potter prequel

Ahead of the film's release on Friday, Andy Lea gives his review of Fantastic Beasts 3: Secrets of Dumbledore - alongside a look at the controversary surrounding the latest offering from the Harry Potter franchise and some fantastic facts

Daily Mirror

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore - Fewer subplots but still a Hogwarts-shaped hole

The latest addition to JK Rowling's wizarding world, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, hits cinema screens this week but it still doesn't have Harry Potter's charm

Daily Mirror

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore movie review - Rowling’s radical experiment is risky but rousing

The Harry Potter writer seems like she’s out to reinvent Bob Fosse’s Cabaret in this third instalment, where Mads Mikkelsen steps into Johnny Depp’s previous role

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The Guardian - UK

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore review – good-natured magical entertainment

Visually impressive third adventure looks great, with an ever more Dickensian Eddie Redmayne, though there are questions about the Harry Potter timeline

Daily Mirror

Where Harry Potter stars are now from Daniel Radcliffe to Emma Watson and Tom Felton

Ahead of the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, which is the latest instalment in the Wizarding World universe, we take a look at where the stars of the Harry Potter franchise are now.

Edinburgh Live

Where Scottish Harry Potter stars are now from Hollywood to prison

The fantasy franchise launched the careers of several major stars, but others' career trajectories took a wildly different turn after their appearance in the global phenomenon.

Daily Record

JK Rowling snubs trolls in trans row: 'I've had too many death threats to give shout-outs'

The bestselling author revealed she's had numerous death threats from online trolls after a social media post led to more backlash from pro-trans activists.

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Evening Standard

What’s happened in the Fantastic Beasts film so far? The plot explained ahead of the Secrets of Dumbledore

Missed out on the first two films? Or just in need of a quick refresher? We’ve got you covered

Evening Standard

How celebs are rallying for Ukraine — from Ed Sheeran’s £13.4m charity gig to David Beckham’s Insta take-over

JK Rowling has pledged £1 million and Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher and Sean Penn have been thanked by president Zelensky himself — but which star has donated the most? Katie Strick on how the A-listers are rallying for Ukraine

Evening Standard

JK Rowling walks the red carpet at the Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore London premiere

The Harry Potter author has previously come under fire for her views on trans people

The Independent UK

‘Not acceptable’ to ask trans woman whether she has a penis, says Angela Rayner

Party leader Keir Starmer has come under fire from JK Rowling over defence of women’s rights

The Times of India

JK Rowling slams Russian President Vladimir Putin's ‘cancel culture’ remark, supports Ukraine

Harry Potter author JK Rowling slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin in a tweet on March 25, as he compared the West's treatment of his country to a public backlash Rowling faced for her views on transgender issues.

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Treasures Linked To Bonnie Prince Charlie, JK Rowling On Show For A Celebration Of Scottish History

Rare books, maps, documents, photographs and films and will be on display at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh.

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