Harry Potter’s studio tour becomes even more immersive this Halloween | Films | Entertainment

Harry Potter’s studio tour becomes even more immersive this Halloween | Films | Entertainment

The Warner Bros Studio Tour continues to improve on itself, year after year. And this year could be the best so far. From adding Gringott’s Bank and Privet Drive to the skin-crawling Forbidden Forest, there always seems to be something new and exciting to explore. This year, just in time for spooky season, the Harry … Read more

Lord of the Rings tops Star Wars, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean in poll | Films | Entertainment

Lord of the Rings tops Star Wars, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean in poll | Films | Entertainment

Over 10,000 Brits have been polled to determine the UK’s most popular film music. For the second consecutive year, Howard Shore’s epic score for The Lord of the Rings trilogy has topped the Classic FM Movie Music Hall of Fame. The top 100 pieces of film music were played on the radio station this Bank … Read more

‘Amazing’ Harry Potter-themed Airbnb leaves fans of films spellbound | Travel News | Travel

‘Amazing’ Harry Potter-themed Airbnb leaves fans of films spellbound | Travel News | Travel

A Harry Potter enthusiast has left fans of the franchise spellbound by showcasing an ‘amazing’ Airbnb that is entirely themed around the beloved series. Devotees of the wizarding world can already immerse themselves in the magic at the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour in London, or The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal … Read more

Two of the most iconic Harry Potter films are now streaming on ITVX for free | Films | Entertainment

Two of the most iconic Harry Potter films are now streaming on ITVX for free | Films | Entertainment

From 2001 to 2011, Warner Bros released eight epic Harry Potter movies, adapting JK Rowling’s spellbinding seven novels. Although a TV series reboot is set to land on screens around 2026, the Daniel Radcliffe films are just as popular as ever. And now ITV1 are airing one each Saturday with the third Harry Potter and … Read more

Every Harry Potter book can now be read for free with one Kindle deal  | Books | Entertainment

Every Harry Potter book can now be read for free with one Kindle deal  | Books | Entertainment

Between 1997 and 2007, JK Rowling published her seven Harry Potter novels, which became the best-selling book series of all time. The fantasy series about a wizard school boy has sold over 600 million copies worldwide and is available in 85 languages. In fact, the last four books set records as the fastest-selling books in … Read more

Harry Potter original book cover art set to auction for record-breaking sum | Books | Entertainment

Harry Potter original book cover art set to auction for record-breaking sum | Books | Entertainment

Back in the mid-1990s JK Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was rejected by no less than 12 publishers before being accepted by Bloomsbury. The book, which became the fourth best-selling novel of all time, had its original cover art painted by 23-year-old Thomas Taylor, who was fresh out of art school. And now … Read more

Harry Potter’s Aunt Marge spotted floating in front of Tower Bridge | Films | Entertainment

Harry Potter’s Aunt Marge spotted floating in front of Tower Bridge | Films | Entertainment

Londoners were left bemused after spotting Harry Potter’s Aunt Marge suspended in mid-air by Tower Bridge. The hefty replica played on the comical scene in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, where Harry Potter unintentionally casts an inflating charm on his Aunt Marge, causing her to inflate like a balloon and float away. Weighing … Read more

JK Rowling hits back at claim she doesn’t understand her own Harry Potter books | Books | Entertainment

JK Rowling hits back at claim she doesn’t understand her own Harry Potter books | Books | Entertainment

JK Rowling has become a polarising figure in recent years with her outspoken views on transgenderism. Most recently she challenged Scotland’s new hate crime law, describing several transgender women (biological males who identify as women) as men on social media. The Harry Potter author has continued to double down on her opinions in rows with … Read more

Harry Potter official new book announced for Christmas 2024 release | Books | Entertainment

Harry Potter official new book announced for Christmas 2024 release | Books | Entertainment

The Harry Potter main novel series may be over, but that doesn’t mean that’s the end of official books set in JK Rowling’s Wizarding World. Following last year’s Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac comes Christmas at Hogwarts. Unveiled today by Bloomsbury and Scholastic, the festive illustrated book focuses on Harry’s first stay at the wizarding school … Read more

James Bond tops Harry Potter, Indiana Jones in UK poll of greatest film heroes | Films | Entertainment

James Bond tops Harry Potter, Indiana Jones in UK poll of greatest film heroes | Films | Entertainment

Ian Fleming’s James Bond is far from perfect or a role model, but the UK still consider him the greatest movie hero of all time. Hasbro Pulse polled 2000 Brits, with 007 taking 30 per cent of the vote compared to Harry Potter’s 28, Spider-Man’s 24 and Indiana Jones’ 22. The poll noted: “Of the … Read more