After his untimely death in 2016 due to pancreatic cancer, Alan Rickman’s several personal effects went for auction. The most famous among them were his personal diaries and letters, which contained some unfiltered opinions about everything related to his movies, including Harry Potter. Interestingly, it was revealed in the letters that Rickman was often frustrated with the movies for one reason or the other.
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part Two | Warner Bros.
Rickman’s letters, including ones from Harry Potter producer David Heyman and J. K. Rowling were auctioned off in 2018. Rickman’s friend and bookseller, Neil Pearson, acquired the personal diaries, and it was released in book format in 2022, titled Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman.
Alan Rickman Was Frustrated During The Filming Of The Harry Potter Movies
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part Two | Warner Bros.
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part Two | Warner Bros.
Rickman’s letters, including ones from Harry Potter producer David Heyman and J. K. Rowling were auctioned off in 2018. Rickman’s friend and bookseller, Neil Pearson, acquired the personal diaries, and it was released in book format in 2022, titled Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman.
Alan Rickman Was Frustrated During The Filming Of The Harry Potter Movies
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part Two | Warner Bros.
- 6/7/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The mystical realm of Harry Potter serves as the perfect backdrop for a go-to comfort movie. Under the aegis of directors like Chris Columbus and David Yates, the movie adaptations of the globally cherished novel series were a prominent success. But would the wizardly creations have been as revered, had someone like the three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg helmed the project?
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
Astoundingly enough, the Jurassic Park director did come incredibly close to directing a Harry Potter film, only to forsake it after a few initial months. Turns out, the magic-infused world of Hogwarts wasn’t enticing enough for him to recreate on the silver screen. Or challenging, for that matter.
Steven Spielberg Was Too Unmoved By Harry Potter to Film It
The Harry Potter franchise remains perhaps one of the most lucrative ones in the industry even after decades, not...
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
Astoundingly enough, the Jurassic Park director did come incredibly close to directing a Harry Potter film, only to forsake it after a few initial months. Turns out, the magic-infused world of Hogwarts wasn’t enticing enough for him to recreate on the silver screen. Or challenging, for that matter.
Steven Spielberg Was Too Unmoved By Harry Potter to Film It
The Harry Potter franchise remains perhaps one of the most lucrative ones in the industry even after decades, not...
- 6/6/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
The Garfield Movie Box Office (North America): Surpasses Chris Hemsworth’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
The Garfield Movie leads the US box office chart with steady and decent earnings. Despite staying behind Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on its debut weekend, it has moved up the chart, pushing Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy’s movie behind. The film’s Tuesday numbers are in; keep scrolling to know the deets.
Mark Dindal directed the movie, and the screenplay was by Paul A Kaplan, Mark Torgove, and David Reynolds. The voice actors of the 2024 animated adventure comedy movie include Chris Pratt, Samuel L Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillen, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, and Snoop Dogg. Overall, this is the third Garfield movie, and it might surpass the previous ones in terms of box office collections. It is currently the second...
The Garfield Movie leads the US box office chart with steady and decent earnings. Despite staying behind Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on its debut weekend, it has moved up the chart, pushing Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor Joy’s movie behind. The film’s Tuesday numbers are in; keep scrolling to know the deets.
Mark Dindal directed the movie, and the screenplay was by Paul A Kaplan, Mark Torgove, and David Reynolds. The voice actors of the 2024 animated adventure comedy movie include Chris Pratt, Samuel L Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillen, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, and Snoop Dogg. Overall, this is the third Garfield movie, and it might surpass the previous ones in terms of box office collections. It is currently the second...
- 6/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
In the realm of cinematic magic, iconic franchises like the globally hyped Harry Potter film series have captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences worldwide. With Jk Rowling’s relatable characters, intricate plotlines, and spellbinding adventures, each installment of the saga has left an indelible mark on pop culture.
A still from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) | Warner Bros
Thanks to the filmmakers who visualized the magic from Jk Rowling’s books and transferred it to the movies. But, alongside the director, a special thanks goes to the iconic cast who flawlessly portrayed their fictional characters. Well, why not, for an unexpected experiment during Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban revealed a fascinating parallel between the actors and their iconic roles.
Alfonso Cuarón’s Experiment While Filming Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Marking the inception of the onscreen magical journey with the heartfelt storyline and a bit of suspense,...
A still from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) | Warner Bros
Thanks to the filmmakers who visualized the magic from Jk Rowling’s books and transferred it to the movies. But, alongside the director, a special thanks goes to the iconic cast who flawlessly portrayed their fictional characters. Well, why not, for an unexpected experiment during Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban revealed a fascinating parallel between the actors and their iconic roles.
Alfonso Cuarón’s Experiment While Filming Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Marking the inception of the onscreen magical journey with the heartfelt storyline and a bit of suspense,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Box Office – Srikanth is just a little below 50 lakhs on Tuesday(Photo Credit –T-Series/Facebook)
After bringing in 52 lakhs on Monday, Srikanth dropped around 10% on Tuesday with 47 lakhs coming in. This is regular trending, though when a film is collecting on the lower side then one would like to see the numbers being constant on each of the days.
That said, all the films did get impacted by elections results wave on Monday and Srikanth was not an exception. In fact it dropped lesser than Mr. & Mrs. Mahi which has seen a dip of around 15%. Nonethelsss, it is expected that from here on the film would be stable and stay in that 45 lakhs zone today as well as tomorrow.
Srikanth has done its job already with 46.33 crores in its kitty and 47 crores set to be crossed by end of the fourth week. Post that 50 crores will come easily as well,...
After bringing in 52 lakhs on Monday, Srikanth dropped around 10% on Tuesday with 47 lakhs coming in. This is regular trending, though when a film is collecting on the lower side then one would like to see the numbers being constant on each of the days.
That said, all the films did get impacted by elections results wave on Monday and Srikanth was not an exception. In fact it dropped lesser than Mr. & Mrs. Mahi which has seen a dip of around 15%. Nonethelsss, it is expected that from here on the film would be stable and stay in that 45 lakhs zone today as well as tomorrow.
Srikanth has done its job already with 46.33 crores in its kitty and 47 crores set to be crossed by end of the fourth week. Post that 50 crores will come easily as well,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Joginder Tuteja
- KoiMoi
Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Box Office Projection (North America): Dips Lower(Photo Credit –Sony Pictures Entertainment/YouTube)
Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, will finally hit the theatres on Friday. The industry is predicting the movie’s opening weekend collection. Keep scrolling for more.
The first film in the franchise was released in 1995, the second one came out in 2003, and the third film was released over one and half decade in 2020. it is an American buddy cop action comedy film series where Will and Martin play two detectives in the Miami Police Department. The first two movies were directed by Michael Bay, while Adil & Bilall took over for the third film as its director, and they directed the fourth installment.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die was being put on...
Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, will finally hit the theatres on Friday. The industry is predicting the movie’s opening weekend collection. Keep scrolling for more.
The first film in the franchise was released in 1995, the second one came out in 2003, and the third film was released over one and half decade in 2020. it is an American buddy cop action comedy film series where Will and Martin play two detectives in the Miami Police Department. The first two movies were directed by Michael Bay, while Adil & Bilall took over for the third film as its director, and they directed the fourth installment.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die was being put on...
- 6/5/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Are Demi Moore & Joe Jonas Dating? Rumoured Couple’s Flirty Appearance At Cannes Sparks Speculations
Are Demi Moore and Joe Jonas Dating? Rumored Couple’s Flirty Appearance At Cannes Sparks Speculations(Photo Credit –Instagram)
Demi Moore and Joe Jonas might be the new ‘It’ couple of Hollywood. The two stars are making headlines due to their recent bond, which was forged during their appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
Demi, 61, and Joe, 34, looked all smiles as they caught up at the event in the South of France and were reportedly getting all flirty with each other, sparking dating speculations. Pictures of the two having lunch together are doing the rounds on social media, further fueling the rumours.
Demi Moore and Joe Jonas’ Flirtatious Bonding at Cannes
Demi Moore was present at the prestigious festival to attend the premiere of her upcoming horror film, The Substance. Meanwhile, Joe made a surprise appearance onstage during his brother Nick’s performance. As the two brothers performed...
Demi Moore and Joe Jonas might be the new ‘It’ couple of Hollywood. The two stars are making headlines due to their recent bond, which was forged during their appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in May.
Demi, 61, and Joe, 34, looked all smiles as they caught up at the event in the South of France and were reportedly getting all flirty with each other, sparking dating speculations. Pictures of the two having lunch together are doing the rounds on social media, further fueling the rumours.
Demi Moore and Joe Jonas’ Flirtatious Bonding at Cannes
Demi Moore was present at the prestigious festival to attend the premiere of her upcoming horror film, The Substance. Meanwhile, Joe made a surprise appearance onstage during his brother Nick’s performance. As the two brothers performed...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
Garudan Box Office Collection Day 5: Soori’s Film Dethrones Rajinikanth’s Lal Salaam(Photo Credit –Facebook)
Soori’s action comedy Garudan continues its impressive run at the box office, collecting a respectable 2.20 crore on its first Tuesday. While this marks a minor drop from its Monday earnings, the film’s overall performance remains strong.
Occupancy for the Tamil-language movie stayed steady at 21.59% on Tuesday, contributing to its five-day total of 19.40 crore. Directed by Durai Senthil Kumar and produced by Grass Root Film Company and Lark Studios, Garudan boasts a star cast featuring Soori Muthuchamy, M. Sasikumar, and Unni Mukundan.
This success story isn’t without its highlights. Garudan has dethroned the legendary Rajinikanth‘s Lal Salaam, which previously held the record for the highest-grossing opening week of a Tamil film in 2024 with 17.50 crore. This victory propels Garudan to the coveted position of the 5th Highest Grossing Kollywood film of the year.
Soori’s action comedy Garudan continues its impressive run at the box office, collecting a respectable 2.20 crore on its first Tuesday. While this marks a minor drop from its Monday earnings, the film’s overall performance remains strong.
Occupancy for the Tamil-language movie stayed steady at 21.59% on Tuesday, contributing to its five-day total of 19.40 crore. Directed by Durai Senthil Kumar and produced by Grass Root Film Company and Lark Studios, Garudan boasts a star cast featuring Soori Muthuchamy, M. Sasikumar, and Unni Mukundan.
This success story isn’t without its highlights. Garudan has dethroned the legendary Rajinikanth‘s Lal Salaam, which previously held the record for the highest-grossing opening week of a Tamil film in 2024 with 17.50 crore. This victory propels Garudan to the coveted position of the 5th Highest Grossing Kollywood film of the year.
- 6/5/2024
- by Nikita Wagh
- KoiMoi
Box Office – Mr & Mrs Mahi stays stable on Tuesday(Photo Credit – Instagram)
After bringing in 2.21 crores on Monday, the need of the hour for Mr & Mrs Mahi was to stay stable at the box office for the rest of the weekdays. Though not major, but still a drop had come on Monday, which means that from here, the film was bound to follow a normal trajectory.
That said, this is also the election results week, which means a lot of focus is on current affairs, and hence, movies have taken a backseat in general. It’s also quite visible that even promotion and marketing efforts for many films have slowed down a bit, and that will stay on to be the case for the entire week, especially with the kind of election outcome that has come, which is different from the common consensus till a week before. As a result,...
After bringing in 2.21 crores on Monday, the need of the hour for Mr & Mrs Mahi was to stay stable at the box office for the rest of the weekdays. Though not major, but still a drop had come on Monday, which means that from here, the film was bound to follow a normal trajectory.
That said, this is also the election results week, which means a lot of focus is on current affairs, and hence, movies have taken a backseat in general. It’s also quite visible that even promotion and marketing efforts for many films have slowed down a bit, and that will stay on to be the case for the entire week, especially with the kind of election outcome that has come, which is different from the common consensus till a week before. As a result,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Joginder Tuteja
- KoiMoi
(Photo Credit – IMDb)
Harry Potter is one of the biggest movie franchises of all time and has earned millions worldwide. This year, the third installment in the franchise, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, turns 20, and we are here to take a quick look at the Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint starrer fantasy drama. Keep scrolling for more.
It is based on Jk Rowling’s fantasy novel. In this movie, Harry and his friends enter their teenage years, and things get grittier from then on. This third installment has a darker tone than the previous two installments. For the uninitiated, there are eight films in the Harry Potter series, and the first one was released in the theatres in 2001.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was released in domestic theatres on June 4, 2004; this year, it turns 20. It is reportedly the fan-favorite installment, but unfortunately, it is the lowest-grossing Harry Potter movie.
Harry Potter is one of the biggest movie franchises of all time and has earned millions worldwide. This year, the third installment in the franchise, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, turns 20, and we are here to take a quick look at the Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint starrer fantasy drama. Keep scrolling for more.
It is based on Jk Rowling’s fantasy novel. In this movie, Harry and his friends enter their teenage years, and things get grittier from then on. This third installment has a darker tone than the previous two installments. For the uninitiated, there are eight films in the Harry Potter series, and the first one was released in the theatres in 2001.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was released in domestic theatres on June 4, 2004; this year, it turns 20. It is reportedly the fan-favorite installment, but unfortunately, it is the lowest-grossing Harry Potter movie.
- 6/4/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Family fare was evidently the preferred choice during the U.K. and Ireland school half-term holidays as Paramount’s “If” bounced up the charts to the top spot.
In its third weekend, “If” collected £1.5 million ($2 million) for a total of £9.5 million ($12.2 million). In its second weekend, in second place, Sony’s “The Garfield Movie” clawed another £1.3 million and now has a total of £6.2 million.
In third place, in its fourth weekend, Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” chest thumped to a further £1 million for a total of £13.2 million.
Warner Bros.’ “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” which was neck-and-neck with “Garfield” in its opening weekend, earned £963,976 in its second weekend in fourth place and now has a total of £4.5 million.
Rounding off the top five was Universal’s “The Fall Guy” that took in £524,320 in its fifth weekend for a total of £11.1 million.
There were three new entries in the Top 10. Warner Bros.
In its third weekend, “If” collected £1.5 million ($2 million) for a total of £9.5 million ($12.2 million). In its second weekend, in second place, Sony’s “The Garfield Movie” clawed another £1.3 million and now has a total of £6.2 million.
In third place, in its fourth weekend, Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” chest thumped to a further £1 million for a total of £13.2 million.
Warner Bros.’ “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” which was neck-and-neck with “Garfield” in its opening weekend, earned £963,976 in its second weekend in fourth place and now has a total of £4.5 million.
Rounding off the top five was Universal’s “The Fall Guy” that took in £524,320 in its fifth weekend for a total of £11.1 million.
There were three new entries in the Top 10. Warner Bros.
- 6/4/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
How Things Used to Be Assuming you’re not too young, you probably remember what life was like before the age of high-speed and high-quality video streaming; it was a dark, primitive period in human history. Of course, given my age, some of my fondest childhood memories leading up to high school are inextricably connected with watching movies on pieces of physical media, be they VHS tapes or scratched-up DVDs. My parents sometimes bought copies for our living room setup, but more often than not we would rent movies from our local Blockbuster. It’s important to remember that before the chain eroded completely in 2014, Blockbuster was the video rental place, and indeed my first encounters with more niche cinema came from roaming the aisles of that bygone store. I specifically remember my mother renting a copy of the Oscar-winning German film ‘The Lives of Others,’ when that movie’s...
- 6/3/2024
- by Brian Collins
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
RankFilm (distributor)Three-day gross (May 31-June 2)Total gross to dateWeek 1. If (Paramount) £1.6m £9.6m 3 2. The Garfield Movie (Sony) £1.3m £6.3m 2 3. Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (Disney) £1.1m £13.3m 4 4. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Warner Bros) £963,053 £4.5m 2 5. The Fall Guy (Universal)
£523,218 £11m 5
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Without a hot new tentpole release, this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office has been dominated by holdovers, with Paramount’s If clinching the top spot, and The Garfield Movie overtaking Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
John Krasinski’s live action-animation hybrid If has finally broken out of its second place slot in its third weekend on release,...
£523,218 £11m 5
Gbp to Usd conversion rate: 1.27
Without a hot new tentpole release, this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office has been dominated by holdovers, with Paramount’s If clinching the top spot, and The Garfield Movie overtaking Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
John Krasinski’s live action-animation hybrid If has finally broken out of its second place slot in its third weekend on release,...
- 6/3/2024
- ScreenDaily
Avengers: Endgame is one of the greatest Marvel movies ever to be made. Not only did it perfectly bring together all the different characters in one space without feeling like clutter, but presented a conclusive end to the decades-long saga. Just when all hope seemed lost, the movie proved that there is always a bigger picture hidden in plain sight and that one only needs to look for it.
Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
In the case of Endgame, our heroes traveled back in time to find the lost hope. An exceptionally thrilling narrative that allows us to revisit some of our favorite moments, it was actually one Harry Potter book/movie that inspired the writer to introduce the time heist in the MCU.
Harry Potter Movie That Inspired Avengers: Endgame‘s Time Heist
A still from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Warner Bros
The Harry Potter and Avengers...
Avengers: Endgame | Marvel Studios
In the case of Endgame, our heroes traveled back in time to find the lost hope. An exceptionally thrilling narrative that allows us to revisit some of our favorite moments, it was actually one Harry Potter book/movie that inspired the writer to introduce the time heist in the MCU.
Harry Potter Movie That Inspired Avengers: Endgame‘s Time Heist
A still from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Warner Bros
The Harry Potter and Avengers...
- 6/2/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Alfonso Cuarón knew he wanted franchise installment “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” to be different from the other “Potter” films. So the professor assigned his Hogwarts, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, and Hufflepuff students some homework.
The director wanted the 2004 “Harry Potter” feature to have a “noir” tone, which Cuarón believed would best present the coming-of-age moment for both the trio of characters played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, as well as for the film series itself.
Cuarón was the first new director to step in after Chris Columbus directed the first two films.
“Chris [Columbus] would help them with intonation and get them excited; Alfonso was treating them as young adults: what are you feeling?” the franchise’s producer David Heyman recalled to Total Film for a 20th-anniversary retrospective interview.
Part of getting the core cast to grow up onscreen was to have each actor meditate on their respective characters’ motivations.
The director wanted the 2004 “Harry Potter” feature to have a “noir” tone, which Cuarón believed would best present the coming-of-age moment for both the trio of characters played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, as well as for the film series itself.
Cuarón was the first new director to step in after Chris Columbus directed the first two films.
“Chris [Columbus] would help them with intonation and get them excited; Alfonso was treating them as young adults: what are you feeling?” the franchise’s producer David Heyman recalled to Total Film for a 20th-anniversary retrospective interview.
Part of getting the core cast to grow up onscreen was to have each actor meditate on their respective characters’ motivations.
- 5/31/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It looks to be a modest weekend at the UK-Ireland box office for new releases, with spider horror Sting crawling into 484 locations for Studiocanal, and the widest release coming from 20th anniversary screenings of Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban, out at 524 sites for Warner Bros.
Holdovers including Warner Bros’ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Paramount’s If, Sony’s The Garfield Movie and Disney’s Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes will endeavour to dominate the top spots.
Sting is directed by Kiah Roache-Turner. The feature, which shot in Australia, centres on a 12-year-old girl living in...
Holdovers including Warner Bros’ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Paramount’s If, Sony’s The Garfield Movie and Disney’s Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes will endeavour to dominate the top spots.
Sting is directed by Kiah Roache-Turner. The feature, which shot in Australia, centres on a 12-year-old girl living in...
- 5/31/2024
- ScreenDaily
Sony’s “The Garfield Movie” and Warner Bros.’ “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” enjoyed a fruitful long May bank holiday weekend at the U.K. and Ireland box office.
“The Garfield Movie” debuted with £2.1 million ($2.7 million) and “Furiosa” with £1.9 million ($2.5 million), per numbers from Comscore.
In its second weekend, Paramount’s “If” collected £1.6 million for a total of £4.6 million. In its third weekend, Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” earned £1.5 million for a total of £10.4 million.
Rounding off the top five was Universal’s “The Fall Guy” with £752,683 in its fourth weekend for a total of £9.5 million.
There were two other debuts in the top 10. Dream Entertainment’s Malayalam-language “Turbo” debuted in eighth place with £152,295 and Trinity Asia’s “Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In” in ninth with £106,919.
The upcoming weekend, Disney is releasing “Young Woman and the Sea,” the story of competitive swimmer Trudy Ederle, who,...
“The Garfield Movie” debuted with £2.1 million ($2.7 million) and “Furiosa” with £1.9 million ($2.5 million), per numbers from Comscore.
In its second weekend, Paramount’s “If” collected £1.6 million for a total of £4.6 million. In its third weekend, Disney’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” earned £1.5 million for a total of £10.4 million.
Rounding off the top five was Universal’s “The Fall Guy” with £752,683 in its fourth weekend for a total of £9.5 million.
There were two other debuts in the top 10. Dream Entertainment’s Malayalam-language “Turbo” debuted in eighth place with £152,295 and Trinity Asia’s “Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In” in ninth with £106,919.
The upcoming weekend, Disney is releasing “Young Woman and the Sea,” the story of competitive swimmer Trudy Ederle, who,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Eddie Redmayne had one of the best moments in his career when he won the Oscar for his performance as Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything. The actor did immense research and training to portray the late theoretical physicist accurately and received widespread acclaim.
However, despite such training, the British actor found himself suffering from intense anxiety and lack of sleep before filming the 2014 biopic. Recently in an interview, Eddie Redmayne confessed that he could not sleep for the entire night worrying if he could do justice to the role.
Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything | Working Title Films
The late Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with a motor neurone disease at the age of 21 that slowly paralyzed him. Redmayne was burdened with the responsibility of playing the different phases of the personality’s life with utmost care.
Eddie Redmayne was not sure if he was perfect for The Theory of Everything...
However, despite such training, the British actor found himself suffering from intense anxiety and lack of sleep before filming the 2014 biopic. Recently in an interview, Eddie Redmayne confessed that he could not sleep for the entire night worrying if he could do justice to the role.
Eddie Redmayne in The Theory of Everything | Working Title Films
The late Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with a motor neurone disease at the age of 21 that slowly paralyzed him. Redmayne was burdened with the responsibility of playing the different phases of the personality’s life with utmost care.
Eddie Redmayne was not sure if he was perfect for The Theory of Everything...
- 5/26/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The golden trio of the Harry Potter franchise Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint carried the popular film franchise for 8 films from 2001 to 2011. From Philosopher’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows Part 2, the franchise interestingly changed hands with four directors, ensuring a sense of freshness and distinct style within the films.
A still from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Warner Bros.
Chris Columbus, Mike Newell, David Yates and Alfonso Cuarón directed various films within the franchise. The latter directed the third film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, which is considered by some as the best entry in the franchise. Watson and his friends had to up their game for Cuarón as he expected the best and was not going to spoon-feed them throughout filming.
Alfonso Cuarón’s ‘No Bullsh*t’ Directing Style Forced Emma Watson And Friends to Step Up Alfonso Cuarón took a matured...
A still from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Warner Bros.
Chris Columbus, Mike Newell, David Yates and Alfonso Cuarón directed various films within the franchise. The latter directed the third film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, which is considered by some as the best entry in the franchise. Watson and his friends had to up their game for Cuarón as he expected the best and was not going to spoon-feed them throughout filming.
Alfonso Cuarón’s ‘No Bullsh*t’ Directing Style Forced Emma Watson And Friends to Step Up Alfonso Cuarón took a matured...
- 5/26/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
When Alfonso Cuarón got the call to direct Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, arguably one of the best movies in the franchise, he was very unsure about it. The director was fresh out of an acclaimed erotic road trip drama Y tu mamá también and the sudden shift to a Harry Potter movie without having virtually no clues about it was not a cakewalk for the director.
Gary Oldman, Alfonso Cuarón, and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Behind the Scene. Credit: Warner Bros. Ent. Harry Potter Publishing Rights J.K.R.
Guillermo del Toro, the Oscar-winning director who has been a long-time friend of Cuarón showed the right path. Cuarón’s Harry Potter movie was possible only for del Toro who insisted him to take on the project. The Mexican director listened to him, the mind behind the Oscar-winning fantasy The Shape of Water,...
Gary Oldman, Alfonso Cuarón, and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Behind the Scene. Credit: Warner Bros. Ent. Harry Potter Publishing Rights J.K.R.
Guillermo del Toro, the Oscar-winning director who has been a long-time friend of Cuarón showed the right path. Cuarón’s Harry Potter movie was possible only for del Toro who insisted him to take on the project. The Mexican director listened to him, the mind behind the Oscar-winning fantasy The Shape of Water,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
To call the Harry Potter movies iconic would even be an understatement, but they’ve never been without their fair share of problems. Among the biggest ones is the movies’ treatment of all characters who aren’t Hermione Granger — and some of the most beloved book characters suffered massively from such an attitude.
Sirius Black has always been a fan favorite, and his movie version, while wildly different from the books, was great thanks to Gary Oldman’s acting brilliance. The actor himself, however, heavily dislikes his performance there for one simple reason.
Gary Oldman Hates His Sirius Black Acting
Despite Gary Oldman’s Sirius Black not being even remotely similar to the original book character, most Potterheads have no qualms about it, loving both versions simultaneously. But the actor himself revealed that he found his own portrayal of Black underwhelming at best, raising many eyebrows around the world.
“I...
Sirius Black has always been a fan favorite, and his movie version, while wildly different from the books, was great thanks to Gary Oldman’s acting brilliance. The actor himself, however, heavily dislikes his performance there for one simple reason.
Gary Oldman Hates His Sirius Black Acting
Despite Gary Oldman’s Sirius Black not being even remotely similar to the original book character, most Potterheads have no qualms about it, loving both versions simultaneously. But the actor himself revealed that he found his own portrayal of Black underwhelming at best, raising many eyebrows around the world.
“I...
- 5/24/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
For me, the news that Alfonso Cuarón was helming "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" was exciting. At the time, I only knew him for directing the thoroughly enchanting and visually splendiferous 1995 film version of "A Little Princess." As for everyone else? They were trying to make heads or tails of why the guy behind the indubitably erotic 2001 Mexican road trip drama "Y tu mamá también" had been hired by Warner Bros. to work on its golden goose (which really needs to cut ties with its transphobic creator already).
Cuarón was as baffled as anyone else when WB approached him. "I was confused because it was completely not on my radar," he explained to Total Film. "A Little Princess," while critically well-received, had barely made a dent at the box office, while the director's 1998 mid-budget modern-set retelling of Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" was an outright flop. However, this proved...
Cuarón was as baffled as anyone else when WB approached him. "I was confused because it was completely not on my radar," he explained to Total Film. "A Little Princess," while critically well-received, had barely made a dent at the box office, while the director's 1998 mid-budget modern-set retelling of Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" was an outright flop. However, this proved...
- 5/24/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Alfonso Cuarón revealed he nearly passed on directing 2004’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban before his fellow filmmaker Guillermo del Toro knocked some sense into him.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the hit movie franchise’s third film, the director spoke to Total Film, where he shared his reaction to being offered the job, as he wasn’t too familiar with the Wizarding World initially.
“I was confused because it was completely not on my radar,” Cuarón said, notably because his project before Harry Potter was a completely different genre, the Spanish-language erotic drama Y Tu Mamá También. “I speak often with Guillermo [del Toro], and a couple of days after, I said, ‘You know, they offered me this Harry Potter film, but it’s really weird they offer me this.'”
However, del Toro knew how massive the movie franchise was, especially after Chris Columbus’ first two films,...
To mark the 20th anniversary of the hit movie franchise’s third film, the director spoke to Total Film, where he shared his reaction to being offered the job, as he wasn’t too familiar with the Wizarding World initially.
“I was confused because it was completely not on my radar,” Cuarón said, notably because his project before Harry Potter was a completely different genre, the Spanish-language erotic drama Y Tu Mamá También. “I speak often with Guillermo [del Toro], and a couple of days after, I said, ‘You know, they offered me this Harry Potter film, but it’s really weird they offer me this.'”
However, del Toro knew how massive the movie franchise was, especially after Chris Columbus’ first two films,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Alfonso Cuarón marked the 20th anniversary of his film “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” with a new interview in Total Film magazine, in which he admitted that he felt totally strange when Warner Bros. called to offer him the chance to direct the third “Harry Potter” movie. Chris Columbus was stepping aside from the director’s chair after helming “Sorcerer’s Stone” and “Chamber of Secrets,” but the Mexican director behind the erotic road trip drama “Y Tu Mamá También” didn’t exactly scream “Harry Potter.”
“I was confused because it was completely not on my radar,” Cuarón said. “I speak often with Guillermo [del Toro], and a couple of days after, I said, ‘You know, they offered me this Harry Potter film, but it’s really weird they offer me this.'”
Del Toro realized what an opportunity the “Harry Potter” franchise was, so he gave his longtime friend...
“I was confused because it was completely not on my radar,” Cuarón said. “I speak often with Guillermo [del Toro], and a couple of days after, I said, ‘You know, they offered me this Harry Potter film, but it’s really weird they offer me this.'”
Del Toro realized what an opportunity the “Harry Potter” franchise was, so he gave his longtime friend...
- 5/23/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Twenty years after its theatrical release, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is still an undeniable leader of all the surveys that aim to find out which one of Harry Potter’s movies is the best.
The franchise’s third installment is constantly praised for setting the tone to the rest of the films that would come along later. On top of that, Alfonso Cuarón’s directorial vision definitely adds even more of magic to the wizard universe making it all look like a fascinating painting without detracting Chris Columbus’ contribution.
Now that it’s a hard task to imagine Harry Potter’s universe with not a single movie helmed by Cuarón, the director’s recent revelations prove that it could’ve been reality if, ironically, it hadn’t been for Guillermo del Toro.
Though now Cuarón is one of the most proclaimed directors of Mexican descent who over...
The franchise’s third installment is constantly praised for setting the tone to the rest of the films that would come along later. On top of that, Alfonso Cuarón’s directorial vision definitely adds even more of magic to the wizard universe making it all look like a fascinating painting without detracting Chris Columbus’ contribution.
Now that it’s a hard task to imagine Harry Potter’s universe with not a single movie helmed by Cuarón, the director’s recent revelations prove that it could’ve been reality if, ironically, it hadn’t been for Guillermo del Toro.
Though now Cuarón is one of the most proclaimed directors of Mexican descent who over...
- 5/23/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Gary Oldman Opens Up On Regrets Playing Sirius Black ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Gary Oldman has a few regrets about playing Sirius Black in the “Harry Potter” film franchise. Oscar-winner Gary Oldman portrayed Harry’s fugitive godfather, Sirius Black, in four films, first appearing in the third Harry Potter movie, 2004’s “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Gary Oldman later reprised his role in “Goblet of Fire” and “Order of the Phoenix.,” before making a final appearance in “Deathly Hallows — Part 2.”
During an interview with Josh Horowitz on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast last year, Gary Oldman called his performance in the movies “mediocre” compared to the late Alan Rickman, who portrayed Severus Snape.
The “Darkest Hour” actor explained that he didn’t prepare for the part by reading J.K. Rowling’s fantasy novels as Rickman did.
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Gary Oldman has a few regrets about playing Sirius Black in the “Harry Potter” film franchise. Oscar-winner Gary Oldman portrayed Harry’s fugitive godfather, Sirius Black, in four films, first appearing in the third Harry Potter movie, 2004’s “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Gary Oldman later reprised his role in “Goblet of Fire” and “Order of the Phoenix.,” before making a final appearance in “Deathly Hallows — Part 2.”
During an interview with Josh Horowitz on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast last year, Gary Oldman called his performance in the movies “mediocre” compared to the late Alan Rickman, who portrayed Severus Snape.
The “Darkest Hour” actor explained that he didn’t prepare for the part by reading J.K. Rowling’s fantasy novels as Rickman did.
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- 5/23/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
For some fans, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is their favourite movie in the franchise, largely thanks to Alfonso Cuarón’s stylistic direction. However, the Y tu mamá también director may not have taken the Harry Potter gig had it not been for some choice words from his friend Guillermo del Toro.
Alfonso Cuarón told Total Film that he was unfamiliar with the Harry Potter franchise when he was offered the chance to direct The Prisoner of Azkaban, but thankfully, Guillermo del Toro was. “I speak often with Guillermo [del Toro], and a couple of days after, I said, ‘You know, they offered me this Harry Potter film, but it’s really weird they offer me this,’” Cuarón explained. “He said, ‘Wait, wait, wait, you said you haven’t read Harry Potter?’ I said, ‘I don’t think it’s for me.’ In very florid lexicon, in Spanish, he said,...
Alfonso Cuarón told Total Film that he was unfamiliar with the Harry Potter franchise when he was offered the chance to direct The Prisoner of Azkaban, but thankfully, Guillermo del Toro was. “I speak often with Guillermo [del Toro], and a couple of days after, I said, ‘You know, they offered me this Harry Potter film, but it’s really weird they offer me this,’” Cuarón explained. “He said, ‘Wait, wait, wait, you said you haven’t read Harry Potter?’ I said, ‘I don’t think it’s for me.’ In very florid lexicon, in Spanish, he said,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Gary Oldman is clarifying what he really regrets about playing Sirius Black in the “Harry Potter” film franchise.
At Cannes, Oldman cleared up any confusion about the time in December 2023 that he called his performance in the movies “mediocre.”
“What I meant by that is, as any artist or any actor or painter, you are always hypercritical of your own work,” Oldman said. “If you’re not, and you’re satisfied with what you’re doing, that would be death to me. If I watched a performance of myself and thought, ‘My God, I’m fantastic in this,’ that would be a sad day.”
Readers can watch the video of the Cannes press conference below.
Oldman added that he was not trying to “disparage anyone out there who are fans of ‘Harry Potter’ and the films and the character, who I think is much beloved.” Yet, according to the actor,...
At Cannes, Oldman cleared up any confusion about the time in December 2023 that he called his performance in the movies “mediocre.”
“What I meant by that is, as any artist or any actor or painter, you are always hypercritical of your own work,” Oldman said. “If you’re not, and you’re satisfied with what you’re doing, that would be death to me. If I watched a performance of myself and thought, ‘My God, I’m fantastic in this,’ that would be a sad day.”
Readers can watch the video of the Cannes press conference below.
Oldman added that he was not trying to “disparage anyone out there who are fans of ‘Harry Potter’ and the films and the character, who I think is much beloved.” Yet, according to the actor,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Last December, Gary Oldman surprised Harry Potter fans when he revealed how dissatisfied he is with one of his most famous performances: Sirius Black.
The Dark Knight Trilogy star first played the beloved J.K. Rowling creation in 2004's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, delivering a madcap performance before reprising the role (and somewhat dialling it back) in the next two movies. Eventually, Oldman bid farewell to the character when Sirius died in battle during Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Describing his work in the franchise as "mediocre," the screen icon said at the time, "Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what's coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently."
Oldman's comments generated a great deal of discussion among fans, with many quick to argue that his performance was anything but "mediocre.
The Dark Knight Trilogy star first played the beloved J.K. Rowling creation in 2004's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, delivering a madcap performance before reprising the role (and somewhat dialling it back) in the next two movies. Eventually, Oldman bid farewell to the character when Sirius died in battle during Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Describing his work in the franchise as "mediocre," the screen icon said at the time, "Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what's coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently."
Oldman's comments generated a great deal of discussion among fans, with many quick to argue that his performance was anything but "mediocre.
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Guillermo del Toro did not mince words when trying to convince frequent collaborator Alfonso Cuarón to direct “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.”
According to Oscar winner Cuarón, fellow Academy Award winner del Toro simply called him an “arrogant asshole” for even hesitating to take on the beloved franchise installment. However, Cuarón might have had a point in questioning Warner Bros.’ decision to offer him the directing gig: At the time, his most recent film was “Y tu mamá también,” which is decidedly not YA material.
“I was confused because it was completely not on my radar,” Cuarón told Total Film of “Harry Potter”. “I speak often with Guillermo [del Toro], and a couple of days after, I said, ‘You know, they offered me this “Harry Potter” film, but it’s really weird they offer me this.’ He said, ‘Wait, wait, wait, you said you haven’t read “Harry Potter”?’ I said,...
According to Oscar winner Cuarón, fellow Academy Award winner del Toro simply called him an “arrogant asshole” for even hesitating to take on the beloved franchise installment. However, Cuarón might have had a point in questioning Warner Bros.’ decision to offer him the directing gig: At the time, his most recent film was “Y tu mamá también,” which is decidedly not YA material.
“I was confused because it was completely not on my radar,” Cuarón told Total Film of “Harry Potter”. “I speak often with Guillermo [del Toro], and a couple of days after, I said, ‘You know, they offered me this “Harry Potter” film, but it’s really weird they offer me this.’ He said, ‘Wait, wait, wait, you said you haven’t read “Harry Potter”?’ I said,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
On Wednesday at the Cannes press conference for Parthenope, actor Gary Oldman was asked about throwing his performance as Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban under the bus.
Toward the end of last year, Oldman told Happy Sad Confused podcast host Josh Horowitz that he thought his work as Black was “mediocre.”
The Oscar winner said at the time, “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.”
Oldman had a word for Potter fans today: He means no harm.
Oldman said he didn’t mean to “disparage anyone out there who are fans of Harry Potter and the films and the character who I think is much beloved.”
“What I meant by that is, as any artist or any actor or painter,...
Toward the end of last year, Oldman told Happy Sad Confused podcast host Josh Horowitz that he thought his work as Black was “mediocre.”
The Oscar winner said at the time, “Maybe if I had read the books like Alan [Rickman], if I had got ahead of the curve, if I had known what’s coming, I honestly think I would have played it differently.”
Oldman had a word for Potter fans today: He means no harm.
Oldman said he didn’t mean to “disparage anyone out there who are fans of Harry Potter and the films and the character who I think is much beloved.”
“What I meant by that is, as any artist or any actor or painter,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Throughout the years of its existence, Harry Potter’s movie franchise proved itself to be a bit inaccurate regarding some characters’ portrayal which radically differed from the way they were presented in J.K. Rowling’s books.
Though the notion that it should be really hard to cram all of the books’ possible details into a two-hour-long film still makes a lot of sense, Harry Potter’s films still unwillingly suffered from losing several major storylines’ development, and one of them has a direct influence on Harry’s family background.
The main character’s personal tragic story got a chance for its expansion in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban when Harry was finally introduced to Sirius Black. Initially thinking of him as a reckless criminal, Harry later on finds out that he was quite delusional in his suspicions about Sirius who turned out to be his father’s closest friend.
Though the notion that it should be really hard to cram all of the books’ possible details into a two-hour-long film still makes a lot of sense, Harry Potter’s films still unwillingly suffered from losing several major storylines’ development, and one of them has a direct influence on Harry’s family background.
The main character’s personal tragic story got a chance for its expansion in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban when Harry was finally introduced to Sirius Black. Initially thinking of him as a reckless criminal, Harry later on finds out that he was quite delusional in his suspicions about Sirius who turned out to be his father’s closest friend.
- 5/19/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The Wizarding World never ceases to amaze with its magical appeal. This applies not only to millennials who have been exposed to the Harry Potter ongoing books and movies as children, but also to younger generations as today's kids are no less delighted to read J.K. Rowling's books and watch the films.
Speaking of the latter, the Warner Bros. film series wouldn't be nearly as magical without the cast, who have been the source of many laughs, tears... and bloopers! Here are 10 of the most hilarious on-set errors from the Harry Potter movies.
10 Harry Potter Bloopers You Will Never Forget
1. Making Rupert Grint laugh is too easy
2. Bra's not coming off!
3. Potter farts
4. How to shock Potter
5. Radcliffe is a champion dancer!
6. A thousand takes of Robbie Coltrane
8. Hermione being Hermione
9. Those slurping sounds are too loud!
10. Hermione's deft punch
It's been almost 23 years since the first Harry Potter film,...
Speaking of the latter, the Warner Bros. film series wouldn't be nearly as magical without the cast, who have been the source of many laughs, tears... and bloopers! Here are 10 of the most hilarious on-set errors from the Harry Potter movies.
10 Harry Potter Bloopers You Will Never Forget
1. Making Rupert Grint laugh is too easy
2. Bra's not coming off!
3. Potter farts
4. How to shock Potter
5. Radcliffe is a champion dancer!
6. A thousand takes of Robbie Coltrane
8. Hermione being Hermione
9. Those slurping sounds are too loud!
10. Hermione's deft punch
It's been almost 23 years since the first Harry Potter film,...
- 5/15/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Two of Britain’s biggest stars won top honors at the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday: Timothy Spall finally prevailed in the Best Actor race after three previous bids while Sarah Lancashire collected a bookend Best Actress award for the third and final season of “Happy Valley”; she’d won for season 2 back in 2017 and has a supporting prize for “Last Tango in Halifax” as well.
Backstage, Spall readily admitted, “I’m over the moon about this. I just am. So often the bridesmaid, today I catch the bouquet.” He then pondered the importance and meaning of awards ceremonies. “When you keep losing them, you think they’re a load of bollocks. And then you win and you think well, actually… Really, I suppose, in a way, they are both — they’re magnificent and they are an in-house thing. But it’s a profession — a dodgy, shaky, insecure profession that occasionally celebrates itself,...
Backstage, Spall readily admitted, “I’m over the moon about this. I just am. So often the bridesmaid, today I catch the bouquet.” He then pondered the importance and meaning of awards ceremonies. “When you keep losing them, you think they’re a load of bollocks. And then you win and you think well, actually… Really, I suppose, in a way, they are both — they’re magnificent and they are an in-house thing. But it’s a profession — a dodgy, shaky, insecure profession that occasionally celebrates itself,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Daniel Radcliffe will forever be known as the ‘Boy Who Lived’ as he played the character of Harry Potter in the adaptation of Jk Rowling’s fantasy novels. The actor grew up with the Harry Potter franchise, beginning his tenure at the age of 12. Since the franchise ended, he has been experimenting with his roles and has starred in a long list of indie films.
Radcliffe mentioned that though he is grateful for all that the Harry Potter films gave him, he almost considered leaving it midway through the franchise. He said how he was having second thoughts as his life had changed since he was cast in the films. However, he decided against it and saw the franchise through to its end.
Daniel Radcliffe Almost Quit Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe in The Lost City of Z
Daniel Radcliffe began his career and became famous worldwide when he was cast in the Harry Potter franchise.
Radcliffe mentioned that though he is grateful for all that the Harry Potter films gave him, he almost considered leaving it midway through the franchise. He said how he was having second thoughts as his life had changed since he was cast in the films. However, he decided against it and saw the franchise through to its end.
Daniel Radcliffe Almost Quit Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe in The Lost City of Z
Daniel Radcliffe began his career and became famous worldwide when he was cast in the Harry Potter franchise.
- 5/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Emma Watson’s talents transcend boundaries, with her appearance in myriads of fantasy films as well as critically acclaimed projects. However, despite her lengthy filmography, the actress is popularly known for bringing Hermione Granger to life in the Harry Potter film series.
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Appearing in eight Harry Potter movies, Emma Watson cemented her career in the entertainment industry. However, during an interview, Watson recalled her genuine reaction when she was informed about the producers’ plan to split the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, into two movies. Initially being less than thrilled with the decision, the actress admitted her cynical behavior.
Emma Watson was Concerned About the Ending of the Harry Potter Franchise
Jk Rowling’s Harry Potter novels acquired a major fanbase after getting adapted into a film series starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson,...
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Appearing in eight Harry Potter movies, Emma Watson cemented her career in the entertainment industry. However, during an interview, Watson recalled her genuine reaction when she was informed about the producers’ plan to split the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, into two movies. Initially being less than thrilled with the decision, the actress admitted her cynical behavior.
Emma Watson was Concerned About the Ending of the Harry Potter Franchise
Jk Rowling’s Harry Potter novels acquired a major fanbase after getting adapted into a film series starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
7. The Marauders Sending Their Regards
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry first gets his hands on the Marauder’s Map — an artifact that genuinely bothers Severus Snape when he gets a hold of it. Snape’s attempt to unlock the Map didn’t work out quite well: just like in his school days, the Marauders just humiliated him through snarky and witty messages.
6. Hermione Clowning on Her Stalker
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Hermione Granger had one of her most unhinged moments. After having been bullied by a reporter Rita Skeeter for the entire school year, Hermione finally learned her stalker’s secret and locked her in a jar in her Animagi form, effectively holding the reporter hostage and torturing her.
5. McGonagall Being an Unexpected Bro
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Minerva McGonagall was one of the biggest Dolores Umbridge...
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry first gets his hands on the Marauder’s Map — an artifact that genuinely bothers Severus Snape when he gets a hold of it. Snape’s attempt to unlock the Map didn’t work out quite well: just like in his school days, the Marauders just humiliated him through snarky and witty messages.
6. Hermione Clowning on Her Stalker
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Hermione Granger had one of her most unhinged moments. After having been bullied by a reporter Rita Skeeter for the entire school year, Hermione finally learned her stalker’s secret and locked her in a jar in her Animagi form, effectively holding the reporter hostage and torturing her.
5. McGonagall Being an Unexpected Bro
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Minerva McGonagall was one of the biggest Dolores Umbridge...
- 5/5/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Updated, 12:50 Pm: Ishana Night Shyamalan’s debut film is on the move, again. And the new date is a familiar one. Two months after Warner Bros. shuffled The Watchers back by a week to the June 14-16 Fathers Day frame, the pic is headed back to its original June 7 date.
It’ll have some action-packed company that Friday, going against Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the long-gestating fourth film in the nearly 30-year-old franchise. Lionsgate’s The Crow remake also was set for June 7, but that pic flew away from the date about three weeks ago and now is set for August 23.
Warners Bros. is hoping to cater to a female audience with The Watchers.
Also opening wide on June 7 is Vertical Entertainment’s The Exorcism directed by Joshua John Miller.
Previously, February 28: Moving away from the crowded June 7 weekend which now has Sony’s Bad Boys 4...
It’ll have some action-packed company that Friday, going against Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the long-gestating fourth film in the nearly 30-year-old franchise. Lionsgate’s The Crow remake also was set for June 7, but that pic flew away from the date about three weeks ago and now is set for August 23.
Warners Bros. is hoping to cater to a female audience with The Watchers.
Also opening wide on June 7 is Vertical Entertainment’s The Exorcism directed by Joshua John Miller.
Previously, February 28: Moving away from the crowded June 7 weekend which now has Sony’s Bad Boys 4...
- 4/24/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The Harry Potter franchise is built so well it’s hard to find severe holes in the plot of both movies and book, however, there are some imperfections which raise the fandom’s questions even 20 years later. In particular, there is one of the magical objects of the Wizarding World, which remains the most debatable one - the Time-Turner.
Being a magical pendant that allows turn back time and alter the past, it helps Hermione to attend more classes than she is physically capable of. It turns out that it’s given to her by Headmaster Dumbledore in the timeline of the third movie, the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Throughout the story, Harry learns about Hermione’s exploitation of this device, and they eventually end up saving Sirius Black and Buckbeak the Hippogriff from execution and themselves from the wolfed-out Professor Lupin and relentless Dementors.
Thus, given the Time-Turner as a tool for saving lives,...
Being a magical pendant that allows turn back time and alter the past, it helps Hermione to attend more classes than she is physically capable of. It turns out that it’s given to her by Headmaster Dumbledore in the timeline of the third movie, the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Throughout the story, Harry learns about Hermione’s exploitation of this device, and they eventually end up saving Sirius Black and Buckbeak the Hippogriff from execution and themselves from the wolfed-out Professor Lupin and relentless Dementors.
Thus, given the Time-Turner as a tool for saving lives,...
- 4/22/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Mashle: Magic and Muscles is a parody that was done right. You don’t even have to go past the first 10 minutes of the anime to know that it is a Harry Potter rip-off. But its adorable (dumb) protagonist makes it stand out from any other parody or comedy series.
Honestly, how many series have you watched that have visibly taken so many elements from a famous franchise and still managed to become famous? From the muscle-headed Mash to his equally silly friends, the anime does not miss a single beat to make you laugh.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into some of the major similarities between Mashle and Harry Potter that stare you in the face.
The Similar Lightning-Shaped Mark on Mash and Harry’s Face
One of the biggest similarities between Harry Potter and Mashle is the markings on their faces. Harry has carried a lightning-shaped...
Honestly, how many series have you watched that have visibly taken so many elements from a famous franchise and still managed to become famous? From the muscle-headed Mash to his equally silly friends, the anime does not miss a single beat to make you laugh.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into some of the major similarities between Mashle and Harry Potter that stare you in the face.
The Similar Lightning-Shaped Mark on Mash and Harry’s Face
One of the biggest similarities between Harry Potter and Mashle is the markings on their faces. Harry has carried a lightning-shaped...
- 4/8/2024
- by Aaheli Pradhan
- FandomWire
It is absolutely wild to think that Robin Williams got passed over for the part of Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter series because he wasn’t British! Now, while David Thewlis undoubtedly did justice to the character, one can’t help but wonder what kind of magic Williams could have brought to the role. Because one can never accept Williams to be a wrong choice for anything! The Harry Potter crew really missed out on something special with that one silly rule.
Robin Williams in Jumanji (1995) Robin Williams Was Denied the Role of Remus Lupin Because He Wasn’t British
Robin Williams, known for his extensive Hollywood career and a string of iconic roles, is often regarded as one of the few actors universally loved in the industry. Many would assume that Williams could land any role he desires.
However, that wasn’t the case when he wanted to enter the Harry Potter series.
Robin Williams in Jumanji (1995) Robin Williams Was Denied the Role of Remus Lupin Because He Wasn’t British
Robin Williams, known for his extensive Hollywood career and a string of iconic roles, is often regarded as one of the few actors universally loved in the industry. Many would assume that Williams could land any role he desires.
However, that wasn’t the case when he wanted to enter the Harry Potter series.
- 4/5/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Documentary fans have a lot to be excited about this month on HBO and Max. April begins with the premiere of The Synanon Fix, a docuseries that follows the rise and fall of the cult-like drug rehabilitation program Synanon. The documentary Brandy Hellville and the Cult of Fast Fashion takes a deep-dive into the controversial “one size fits most” clothing brand Brandy Mellville and the impact of fast fashion on the planet.
An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th looks at the surge of political violence and anti-government sentiment that led to the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing, and the effects still felt nearly 30 years later. HBO is also returning with a second part to their popular docuseries The Jinx, with filmmakers continuing their investigation of Robert Durst.
But if documentaries aren’t your thing, there’s still plenty of popular films hitting Max in April, like Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,...
An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th looks at the surge of political violence and anti-government sentiment that led to the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing, and the effects still felt nearly 30 years later. HBO is also returning with a second part to their popular docuseries The Jinx, with filmmakers continuing their investigation of Robert Durst.
But if documentaries aren’t your thing, there’s still plenty of popular films hitting Max in April, like Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
It's a new month, and HBO and Max will be showering their subscribers with gifts all April long! This month, the Wbd properties will welcome the arrival of unscripted projects like the premiere of Conan O’Brien’s new travel comedy series “Conan O’Brien Must Go” and the fourth season of the Emmy Award-winning drag-centric “We're Here.” Plus, Park Chan-wook and A24’s “The Sympathizer” limited series and the highly anticipated continuation of “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” will all be available to stream throughout the month.
Find out everything coming to Max this April, including The Streamable’s top picks to add to your watch list!
Sign Up $9.99+ / month Max.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Max in April 2024? “Alex Edelman: Just For Us” | Saturday, April 6
Filmed in front of a live audience at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre in August 2023, Alex Edelman brings his solo special,...
Find out everything coming to Max this April, including The Streamable’s top picks to add to your watch list!
Sign Up $9.99+ / month Max.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Max in April 2024? “Alex Edelman: Just For Us” | Saturday, April 6
Filmed in front of a live audience at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre in August 2023, Alex Edelman brings his solo special,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki continues his investigation of convicted murderer Robert Durst in The Jinx – Part Two, a six-episode documentary series premiering on Max on April 21, 2024. The streaming service’s April lineup also includes the seven-episode limited series The Sympathizer, based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and starring Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr in multiple roles.
Comedian Alex Edelman hosts a brand new comedy special, and Conan O’Brien visits favorite fans from his podcast series in the four-episode unscripted series Conan O’Brien Must Go. The documentary series The Synanon Fix exploring the drug rehabilitation program joins Max’s lineup on April 1st. And the streaming service has set April premiere dates for the documentaries Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion and An American Bombing: The Road To April 19th.
Series & Films Arriving On Max In April 2024
April 1
American Renegades (2018)
Basquiat (1996)
Black Swan (2010)
Body of Lies (2008)
Bridget Jones’s Diary...
Comedian Alex Edelman hosts a brand new comedy special, and Conan O’Brien visits favorite fans from his podcast series in the four-episode unscripted series Conan O’Brien Must Go. The documentary series The Synanon Fix exploring the drug rehabilitation program joins Max’s lineup on April 1st. And the streaming service has set April premiere dates for the documentaries Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion and An American Bombing: The Road To April 19th.
Series & Films Arriving On Max In April 2024
April 1
American Renegades (2018)
Basquiat (1996)
Black Swan (2010)
Body of Lies (2008)
Bridget Jones’s Diary...
- 3/29/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Actor Sir Michael Gambon, known for his portrayal of Dumbledore in the beloved Harry Potter film series, has bequeathed his entire fortune to his wife of 61 years, Anne Gambon.
The 82-year-old stage and screen icon, who died in September last year after a battle with pneumonia, left no inheritance to his long-term girlfriend, Philipa Hart.
Hart, a set designer, first crossed paths with Gambon when he filmed Longitude in 2000. The couple shares two teenage children, Tom, 17, and William, 15. For two decades, Gambon divided his time between his wife and Hart, but his will makes no provision for her.
The three-page document, drafted in 2016, named Gambon’s wife and their 60-year-old son, Fergus, as executors. In the event of his wife’s passing before him, the entirety of his £1,465,882 ($1.7 million) fortune was designated to be inherited by Fergus.
The will stipulated that his children with Hart would each receive £10,000 and a trophy.
The 82-year-old stage and screen icon, who died in September last year after a battle with pneumonia, left no inheritance to his long-term girlfriend, Philipa Hart.
Hart, a set designer, first crossed paths with Gambon when he filmed Longitude in 2000. The couple shares two teenage children, Tom, 17, and William, 15. For two decades, Gambon divided his time between his wife and Hart, but his will makes no provision for her.
The three-page document, drafted in 2016, named Gambon’s wife and their 60-year-old son, Fergus, as executors. In the event of his wife’s passing before him, the entirety of his £1,465,882 ($1.7 million) fortune was designated to be inherited by Fergus.
The will stipulated that his children with Hart would each receive £10,000 and a trophy.
- 3/8/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
When J.K. Rowling’s vision of Harry Potter was realized on the big screen in 2001, a very passionate fan was helming the film. Chris Columbus, who already made a mark in Hollywood with Home Alone, impressed Rowling and Warner Bros. and secured the directing gig. However, the passion quickly turned into dread after the filming became exhaustive for the director who couldn’t see his young children due to the tight schedules.
Chris Columbus and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
Columbus, who already had ideas for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, had no energy to direct a third Harry Potter film and gave up his directing duties after two films. In the third film, he served as a producer and left the franchise after the film.
Harry Potter Director Chris Columbus Left The Franchise In Exhaustion Chris Columbus, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson...
Chris Columbus and Daniel Radcliffe in Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
Columbus, who already had ideas for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, had no energy to direct a third Harry Potter film and gave up his directing duties after two films. In the third film, he served as a producer and left the franchise after the film.
Harry Potter Director Chris Columbus Left The Franchise In Exhaustion Chris Columbus, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson...
- 2/18/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
According to Gold Derby’s current combined predictions, “Godzilla Minus One” is the frontrunner to win Best Visual Effects with 17/5 odds at this year’s Oscars. Meanwhile “Napoleon” is in fourth place with 9/2 odds. However there’s a trend with winners in this category that may benefit the latter film.
SEEVanessa Kirby (‘Napoleon’): Empress Joséphine was a ‘shape-shifter’ full of ‘resilience, rage and integrity’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
So far this century, 20 Oscar winners for Best Visual Effects also had a corresponding nom for Best Production Design. They are:
2000 – “Gladiator”
2001 – “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”
2002 – “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”
2003 – “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”*
2005 – “King Kong”
2006 – “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”
2007 – “The Golden Compass”
2008 – “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”*
2009 – “Avatar”*
2010 – “Inception”
2011 – “Hugo”*
2012 – “Life of Pi”
2013 – “Gravity”
2014 – “Interstellar”
2017 – “Blade Runner 2049”
2018 – “First Man”
2019 – “1917”
2020 – “Tenet”
2021 – “Dune”*
2022 – “Avatar: The Way of Water...
SEEVanessa Kirby (‘Napoleon’): Empress Joséphine was a ‘shape-shifter’ full of ‘resilience, rage and integrity’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
So far this century, 20 Oscar winners for Best Visual Effects also had a corresponding nom for Best Production Design. They are:
2000 – “Gladiator”
2001 – “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”
2002 – “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”
2003 – “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”*
2005 – “King Kong”
2006 – “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”
2007 – “The Golden Compass”
2008 – “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”*
2009 – “Avatar”*
2010 – “Inception”
2011 – “Hugo”*
2012 – “Life of Pi”
2013 – “Gravity”
2014 – “Interstellar”
2017 – “Blade Runner 2049”
2018 – “First Man”
2019 – “1917”
2020 – “Tenet”
2021 – “Dune”*
2022 – “Avatar: The Way of Water...
- 2/7/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
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The competition among steamers to hold onto enduringly popular titles continues. For now, Peacock is winning the struggle to retain the “Harry Potter” franchise to the dismay of Max, who lost all eight films back in 2022.
As of this writing, all eight films in the beloved franchise are exclusively available to stream on Peacock, featuring deleted and extended scenes that were cut out of the original theatrical releases. Those looking to stream the series will be able to find all eight films on NBC’s streaming service Peacock: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,...
The competition among steamers to hold onto enduringly popular titles continues. For now, Peacock is winning the struggle to retain the “Harry Potter” franchise to the dismay of Max, who lost all eight films back in 2022.
As of this writing, all eight films in the beloved franchise are exclusively available to stream on Peacock, featuring deleted and extended scenes that were cut out of the original theatrical releases. Those looking to stream the series will be able to find all eight films on NBC’s streaming service Peacock: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,...
- 1/25/2024
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
Gary Oldman is one of the most talented active veteran actors in Hollywood right now. He’s graced us with countless unforgettable performances — think of his currently ongoing Apple TV+ show Slow Horses or his role of Dreyfus in Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes and Dracula in Bram Stoker’s Dracula. His most iconic role, however, and arguably, is that of Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the installment where Sirius Black was first introduced, was a massive tonal shift for the franchise as the...
- 1/8/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- TVovermind.com
The first book in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" ("Sorcerer's Stone" here in the States) was first published in June of 1997. It was written by author J.K. Rowling, long before she had been driven mad by an infuriating streak of unabashed transphobia that she insists on adhering to. Thanks to years of bigoted screaming, Rowling's legacy has been wholly tainted, and it's hard to read her lighthearted children's fantasy books without thinking of her poisonous worldview. If one checks out the Harry Potter books from the library, however, one can still enjoy the adventures and complex Wizarding World of Harry Potter without giving Rowling another dime.
Before her mind snapped open in public, however, the Harry Potter books — and their subsequent movie adaptations — were widely beloved. The title character was an impoverished 11-year-old who was forced to live in a closet with his abusive aunt and uncle.
Before her mind snapped open in public, however, the Harry Potter books — and their subsequent movie adaptations — were widely beloved. The title character was an impoverished 11-year-old who was forced to live in a closet with his abusive aunt and uncle.
- 12/30/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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