Before the time skip in One Piece, all the admirals from the Navy were hated by One Piece fans except for Aokiji Kuzan. He was the only admiral who did not have a crude sense of justice like Kizaru or Akainu. However, One Piece fans were shocked to find out that Aokiji changed sides after the two-year time skip in the story.
Aokiji – One Piece
It was revealed that Aokiji was recommended for the position of Fleet Admiral after Sengoku retired. However, he had to fight Akainu for the position. Their battle was one of the biggest fights going on for 10 days, but in the end, Akainu came out to be the winner. This led to Aokiji leaving the Navy and joining hands with Blackbeard.
However, because of Aokiji’s kind-hearted nature, fans believe that Aokiji has some ulterior motive to join the Blackbeard Pirates, and a One Piece theory...
Aokiji – One Piece
It was revealed that Aokiji was recommended for the position of Fleet Admiral after Sengoku retired. However, he had to fight Akainu for the position. Their battle was one of the biggest fights going on for 10 days, but in the end, Akainu came out to be the winner. This led to Aokiji leaving the Navy and joining hands with Blackbeard.
However, because of Aokiji’s kind-hearted nature, fans believe that Aokiji has some ulterior motive to join the Blackbeard Pirates, and a One Piece theory...
- 5/10/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Harry Potter movies made many changes compared to books, both necessary and not. Some of them added wholesome scenes; others butchered character arcs… But one unfaithful creative decision in the final movie defeated the point and message of the entire franchise for the sake of cool CGI effects, and even 13 years later, avid Potterheads still can’t get over it.
Harry Potter Finale Reveals the Truth
Throughout the entire series, Lord Voldemort’s persona is being gradually demystified. In the first part, he’s a mysterious Dark force whose very name still instills terror in everyone’s hearts; by the time of the Battle of the Ministry, he’s more of an immensely powerful psychotic evil mastermind keen on wreaking havoc; but it’s the finale of the Harry Potter series that finally shows Voldemort’s real self.
The final duel between The Boy Who Lived and the Dark Lord...
Harry Potter Finale Reveals the Truth
Throughout the entire series, Lord Voldemort’s persona is being gradually demystified. In the first part, he’s a mysterious Dark force whose very name still instills terror in everyone’s hearts; by the time of the Battle of the Ministry, he’s more of an immensely powerful psychotic evil mastermind keen on wreaking havoc; but it’s the finale of the Harry Potter series that finally shows Voldemort’s real self.
The final duel between The Boy Who Lived and the Dark Lord...
- 5/5/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
7. Pansy Parkinson
For some who adds absolutely no value to the story, Pansy Parkinson has way too many mentions. Her only point is to be the insufferable person whose most notable achievement is trying to surrender Harry to Voldemort in The Deathly Hallows.
Pansy feels like a character that once had a purpose but then was randomly discarded.
6. Rolanda Hooch
Madam Hooch is one of the Hogwarts teachers, but she’s… Useless. She’s only there to give first-year students one lesson but still manages to mess it up: she can neither save a falling kid nor prevent problems in her class. What a waste of salary — even Lockhart had some actual classes and took part in important discussions!
5. Gregory Goyle
Just like his fellow buffoon Crabb, Goyle is Draco Malfoy’s sidekick with zero personality other than being dumb and following orders. But Crabb at least gets to destroy a Horcrux,...
For some who adds absolutely no value to the story, Pansy Parkinson has way too many mentions. Her only point is to be the insufferable person whose most notable achievement is trying to surrender Harry to Voldemort in The Deathly Hallows.
Pansy feels like a character that once had a purpose but then was randomly discarded.
6. Rolanda Hooch
Madam Hooch is one of the Hogwarts teachers, but she’s… Useless. She’s only there to give first-year students one lesson but still manages to mess it up: she can neither save a falling kid nor prevent problems in her class. What a waste of salary — even Lockhart had some actual classes and took part in important discussions!
5. Gregory Goyle
Just like his fellow buffoon Crabb, Goyle is Draco Malfoy’s sidekick with zero personality other than being dumb and following orders. But Crabb at least gets to destroy a Horcrux,...
- 5/5/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Harry Potter’s franchise has surely enriched the cinematic world with a myriad of fascinating scenes that couldn’t have made it to the screen without a very special equipment or the actors’ challenging role.
In some cases both of these things were required — and, if it hadn’t been for them, one of the franchise’s most jaw-dropping scenes would’ve never been possible.
The beginning of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 features Harry’s reunion with his friends and the Order of the Phoenix members while they try to decide how to transport Harry to Ron Weasley’s family house without any jeopardy of exposing his location to Voldemort.
As Harry’s mother’s protective spell is about to end, he can’t rely on this anymore — instead, there’s another, quite challenging, method.
After everyone who got to Privet Drive uses a Polyjuice potion, the...
In some cases both of these things were required — and, if it hadn’t been for them, one of the franchise’s most jaw-dropping scenes would’ve never been possible.
The beginning of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 features Harry’s reunion with his friends and the Order of the Phoenix members while they try to decide how to transport Harry to Ron Weasley’s family house without any jeopardy of exposing his location to Voldemort.
As Harry’s mother’s protective spell is about to end, he can’t rely on this anymore — instead, there’s another, quite challenging, method.
After everyone who got to Privet Drive uses a Polyjuice potion, the...
- 5/5/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Despite being powerful wizards, the Harry Potter characters always needed somebody’s help and company while studying the magic and then fighting against the evil forces.
Redditors chose their favorite onscreen partnerships of the franchise, with 5 of them being enlisted here.
5. Neville Longbottom & Luna Lovegood
These wizards have a lot in common: they both have lost family members and the majority of the students don't understand their inner conflicts. It’s no surprise they get together not only as the main members of Dumbledore’s army, but in the final battle of Hogwarts too. Sadly, after that they eventually separate pursuing their own paths.
4. Harry Potter & Ron Weasley
This double act is made up by two “codependent losers”, as voiced by Redditor @Familiar-Budget-7140. Although Harry and Ron are more associated with constituting a trio alongside Hermione, they did many essential things without the girl, from finding the solution to the...
Redditors chose their favorite onscreen partnerships of the franchise, with 5 of them being enlisted here.
5. Neville Longbottom & Luna Lovegood
These wizards have a lot in common: they both have lost family members and the majority of the students don't understand their inner conflicts. It’s no surprise they get together not only as the main members of Dumbledore’s army, but in the final battle of Hogwarts too. Sadly, after that they eventually separate pursuing their own paths.
4. Harry Potter & Ron Weasley
This double act is made up by two “codependent losers”, as voiced by Redditor @Familiar-Budget-7140. Although Harry and Ron are more associated with constituting a trio alongside Hermione, they did many essential things without the girl, from finding the solution to the...
- 5/5/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Jk Rowling Shares The Conversation She Had With Late Actor Alan Rickman ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Acclaimed author Jk Rowling recently shared a conversation she had with late actor Alan Rickman, who played Professor Severus Snape in all eight Harry Potter movies. While answering fan questions about her writing process, Jk Rowling told readers how she explained the character’s complex struggles to the late actor after he reached out to her for help in gaining insight into his complicated role in Harry’s life.
Alan Rickman played Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter movies, where he was often seen blurring the line between Harry’s tormentor and sometimes his fierce protector. Throughout the film, Snape, who visibly dislikes Harry, struggles with his complex emotions toward him. While he took particular pleasure in tormenting Harry, he often protected him from harm, including saving him from Voldemort and his followers.
According to the Times of London,...
Acclaimed author Jk Rowling recently shared a conversation she had with late actor Alan Rickman, who played Professor Severus Snape in all eight Harry Potter movies. While answering fan questions about her writing process, Jk Rowling told readers how she explained the character’s complex struggles to the late actor after he reached out to her for help in gaining insight into his complicated role in Harry’s life.
Alan Rickman played Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter movies, where he was often seen blurring the line between Harry’s tormentor and sometimes his fierce protector. Throughout the film, Snape, who visibly dislikes Harry, struggles with his complex emotions toward him. While he took particular pleasure in tormenting Harry, he often protected him from harm, including saving him from Voldemort and his followers.
According to the Times of London,...
- 5/5/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
The Harry Potter series has its fair share of villains, some of them even more hated than Lord Voldemort. Unfortunately, while the notorious sadistic bright-pink toad turned out perfectly in character in the movie adaptation, her predecessor didn’t. In fact, the fourth installment’s main villain was an entirely different character than he was in the books.
Barty Crouch Jr. Was a Great Villain
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, we don’t learn about the true antagonist until the falling action of the movie/book. Barty Crouch Jr. reveals his true colors (and his very existence) only after the finale of the Triwizard Tournament, when Cedric is already dead, Voldemort is already back, and the audience is already convinced they know what happened.
What made Barty Crouch Jr. such a great villain was his unique transformation skill. He pretended to be Alastor Moody for the entire school year,...
Barty Crouch Jr. Was a Great Villain
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, we don’t learn about the true antagonist until the falling action of the movie/book. Barty Crouch Jr. reveals his true colors (and his very existence) only after the finale of the Triwizard Tournament, when Cedric is already dead, Voldemort is already back, and the audience is already convinced they know what happened.
What made Barty Crouch Jr. such a great villain was his unique transformation skill. He pretended to be Alastor Moody for the entire school year,...
- 5/5/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
There were a lot of things that were left out of the Harry Potter books when it was adapted into films. Ever since HBO Max’s reboot was announced, fans have been hoping to get a more accurate adaptation of the source material, one that keeps all the nuances of the story and characterization as it is, though this might not necessarily be true for characters across the board.
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Order of the Phoenix
Hermione Granger, whether it be her portrayal in the films or the way she is written in the books, is considered one of the smartest witches of her age. However, particularly in the books, the character has a darker side to her that the films refused to adapt, and is perhaps best kept out of the reboot as well, given that mainstream audiences might not look upon these actions favorably.
Hermione...
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger in Order of the Phoenix
Hermione Granger, whether it be her portrayal in the films or the way she is written in the books, is considered one of the smartest witches of her age. However, particularly in the books, the character has a darker side to her that the films refused to adapt, and is perhaps best kept out of the reboot as well, given that mainstream audiences might not look upon these actions favorably.
Hermione...
- 5/5/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The Marauders used to be a close group of friends at Hogwarts, but, as the saying goes, one of them was not like the others. Peter Pettigrew ruined the lives of all his friends by betraying them, and we rightfully despise him for it. But what’s interesting is that in the end, some tiny bit of the Marauder woke up in him — and just like his three ex-friends, he sacrificed himself so that Harry Potter could live.
So until the end, those four people still had something in common, as unlikely as it is.
James, Sirius, and Remus Willingly Died for Harry
The sacrifice is much more obvious with the three other Marauders, so we’ll start with them. James Potter and his wife Lily both sacrificed themselves to save their baby son; while Lily died because she didn’t want to live in the world where she stepped aside,...
So until the end, those four people still had something in common, as unlikely as it is.
James, Sirius, and Remus Willingly Died for Harry
The sacrifice is much more obvious with the three other Marauders, so we’ll start with them. James Potter and his wife Lily both sacrificed themselves to save their baby son; while Lily died because she didn’t want to live in the world where she stepped aside,...
- 5/2/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Since the original Harry Potter books and movies, things really haven’t been going great in terms of new Wizarding World releases. The Fantastic Beasts movies turned out horrid, the Hogwarts: Legacy game took the universe in a highly questionable direction, and the Cursed Child play… Well, there are many reasons why Potterheads as a community pretend it has never existed and never refer to it.
Most fans have never watched or read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child — and honestly, it’s a great choice. But if you’re curious to learn why this play is so hated without risking your sanity, you’ve come to the right place: here’s the short version.
Cursed Child Has the Most Ridiculous Plot
Right, so… Albus Severus, Harry Potter’s second son, gets sorted into Slytherin and befriends Scorpius, Draco Malfoy’s son. So far so good, right? Wrong: Harry is...
Most fans have never watched or read Harry Potter and the Cursed Child — and honestly, it’s a great choice. But if you’re curious to learn why this play is so hated without risking your sanity, you’ve come to the right place: here’s the short version.
Cursed Child Has the Most Ridiculous Plot
Right, so… Albus Severus, Harry Potter’s second son, gets sorted into Slytherin and befriends Scorpius, Draco Malfoy’s son. So far so good, right? Wrong: Harry is...
- 5/1/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Harry Potter is nothing short of a magical escape when we need a break from the tiring realities of the muggle world. Whether it is going on a trip to Hogsmeade with the Golden Trio or studying Transfiguration with Professor McGonagall, the books and films are made in such a way that makes it so easy for fans to teleport into them and live out their best lives at Hogwarts.
Harry Potter (2001 – 2011)
While Harry Potter has everything from floating candles to dementors, it does lack a very common thing – illness and disability. Throughout the franchise, we don’t get to see wizards suffering from disabilities or illnesses. Author J.K. Rowling once opened up about how she believes that while wizards can catch the common cold and break their bones, they can simply use magic to heal these muggle problems.
J.K. Rowling on Why Wizards Never Caught the Common Cold...
Harry Potter (2001 – 2011)
While Harry Potter has everything from floating candles to dementors, it does lack a very common thing – illness and disability. Throughout the franchise, we don’t get to see wizards suffering from disabilities or illnesses. Author J.K. Rowling once opened up about how she believes that while wizards can catch the common cold and break their bones, they can simply use magic to heal these muggle problems.
J.K. Rowling on Why Wizards Never Caught the Common Cold...
- 4/29/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Harry Potter’s books and movies are almost literally penetrated with tragic losses throughout the whole plot, but one character’s death hit the fans especially hard.
The greatest headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore has been a fan-favorite wizard since his very first meeting with then little Harry. His deliberate sacrifice in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince definitely shattered a few hearts back then — but not many may know that he was actually doomed long before Dumbledore’s pact with Severus Snape was carried out.
It may not come as something surprising, but Dumbledore was indeed the first one to start everyone’s fight against Voldemort. Having strong suspicions about his former student’s use of forbidden magic, Dumbledore dived deep into his own investigations which eventually led him to finding one of the seven horcruxes with a part of Voldemort’s soul in it.
While passing by the...
The greatest headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore has been a fan-favorite wizard since his very first meeting with then little Harry. His deliberate sacrifice in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince definitely shattered a few hearts back then — but not many may know that he was actually doomed long before Dumbledore’s pact with Severus Snape was carried out.
It may not come as something surprising, but Dumbledore was indeed the first one to start everyone’s fight against Voldemort. Having strong suspicions about his former student’s use of forbidden magic, Dumbledore dived deep into his own investigations which eventually led him to finding one of the seven horcruxes with a part of Voldemort’s soul in it.
While passing by the...
- 4/24/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Harry Potter is one of the most popular franchises in the world, originally coming to life as a series of children’s novels written by author J.K. Rowling. For years, fans have fantasized about visiting the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the principal setting of the books and their multi-billion dollar grossing film adaptations.
A still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows- Part 2
However, one dark fan theory about the franchise proposes the idea that Hogwarts doesn’t really exist, at least not as a safe haven for young wizards. Instead, the fan theory reimagines and recontextualizes the story as an extended metaphor for mental health issues. As a result, the theory forces fans to grapple with the idea that Harry was never really a wizard and Hogwarts is a much darker place than they originally anticipated.
Dark Harry Potter Theory Claims Harry Was Never a Wizard
There...
A still from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows- Part 2
However, one dark fan theory about the franchise proposes the idea that Hogwarts doesn’t really exist, at least not as a safe haven for young wizards. Instead, the fan theory reimagines and recontextualizes the story as an extended metaphor for mental health issues. As a result, the theory forces fans to grapple with the idea that Harry was never really a wizard and Hogwarts is a much darker place than they originally anticipated.
Dark Harry Potter Theory Claims Harry Was Never a Wizard
There...
- 4/24/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
J.K. Rowling is not someone who shies away from killing characters in the Harry Potter franchise. Starting from his parents to deaths that crushed the souls of fans, such as Fred Weasley, Sirius Black, and even Severus Snape. The very act of a character dying plays a narrative role as well as an impactful one on both the audiences and the characters within the story.
The iconic ‘7 Harrys’ Scene from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One
Many times, authors find themselves regretting or relishing the characters that die by their hands. Out of the many that met their end by Voldemort’s wand, there is only one whom Rowling wishes she could have done justice to.
Suggestedjk Rowling’s Original Harry Potter Ending Was So Disastrously Bizarre It’d Have Created an Uglier Controversy Than Her Transphobic Remarks
Not only was this character killed off brutally and unjustly,...
The iconic ‘7 Harrys’ Scene from Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One
Many times, authors find themselves regretting or relishing the characters that die by their hands. Out of the many that met their end by Voldemort’s wand, there is only one whom Rowling wishes she could have done justice to.
Suggestedjk Rowling’s Original Harry Potter Ending Was So Disastrously Bizarre It’d Have Created an Uglier Controversy Than Her Transphobic Remarks
Not only was this character killed off brutally and unjustly,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
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
In the Wizarding World, folks are pretty sensitive whenever it comes to Dark magic and Dark wizards. Most families have been affected by Grindelwald and Voldemort’s reigns of terror, and the wizarding wars took too many lives to count… But despite all that, young students are still being raised as if their finals will be judged by Death Eaters and are taught appropriate skills.
Hogwarts Education Is… Questionable
Don’t get us wrong, there are many great things students learn at Hogwarts: how to get along with animals, how to fly on a broom, or how to care for plants. Unfortunately, many much Darker subjects are also being taught there.
Why do sixth-year students need to brew the Draught of Living Death? There are barely any positive use cases for such a potion — and countless evil ones.
Why do first-year students get to learn dueling spells like the Full Body-Bind Curse?...
Hogwarts Education Is… Questionable
Don’t get us wrong, there are many great things students learn at Hogwarts: how to get along with animals, how to fly on a broom, or how to care for plants. Unfortunately, many much Darker subjects are also being taught there.
Why do sixth-year students need to brew the Draught of Living Death? There are barely any positive use cases for such a potion — and countless evil ones.
Why do first-year students get to learn dueling spells like the Full Body-Bind Curse?...
- 4/21/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Actors and actresses have their own most liked and disliked moments in their projects they become a part of, which can oftentimes, be the complete opposite of what the fans think about the same. For Daniel Radcliffe, the moment was the iconic ‘7 Harrys’ scene.
This particular scene, which was introduced in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One, became a fan favorite since it featured Radcliffe doing different takes in different outfits of other characters.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Guns Akimbo
But according to the actor himself, he revealed that it was probably one of his lesser loved scenes to shoot for his role as Harry Potter in the franchise because it was exhausting. On the other hand, he was also excited while shooting this segment because he got to realize how he could easily play the role of Emma Watson’s Hermione Granger while he wore ladies’ clothing.
This particular scene, which was introduced in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part One, became a fan favorite since it featured Radcliffe doing different takes in different outfits of other characters.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from Guns Akimbo
But according to the actor himself, he revealed that it was probably one of his lesser loved scenes to shoot for his role as Harry Potter in the franchise because it was exhausting. On the other hand, he was also excited while shooting this segment because he got to realize how he could easily play the role of Emma Watson’s Hermione Granger while he wore ladies’ clothing.
- 4/15/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Walton Goggins is an incredible actor, a fact long proven by his amazing performances across different platforms. Yet to say that he takes his acting game even a step further in Prime Video’s Fallout would not be an understatement.
Walton Goggins in Fallout (2024) | Image via Amazon Studios.
Starring as The Ghoul in the series, he is a mutated survivor of the nuclear holocaust that led to the Wasteland. A long-distanced relative of Voldemort and Red Skull in appearance, Goggins looks absolutely horrifying yet is pretty integral to the tale.
If you have been enjoying the Emmy-nominated actor’s performance in the inspired-by video-game series, here are 5 other TV shows and movies starring Walton Goggins that are a must-watch!
5. Six
Goggins in a still from Six
Walton Goggins has consistently delivered impressive performances, but one of his performances has remained largely underrated and hidden, in the History Channel’s military drama,...
Walton Goggins in Fallout (2024) | Image via Amazon Studios.
Starring as The Ghoul in the series, he is a mutated survivor of the nuclear holocaust that led to the Wasteland. A long-distanced relative of Voldemort and Red Skull in appearance, Goggins looks absolutely horrifying yet is pretty integral to the tale.
If you have been enjoying the Emmy-nominated actor’s performance in the inspired-by video-game series, here are 5 other TV shows and movies starring Walton Goggins that are a must-watch!
5. Six
Goggins in a still from Six
Walton Goggins has consistently delivered impressive performances, but one of his performances has remained largely underrated and hidden, in the History Channel’s military drama,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Jennifer Lopez once famously teamed up alongside actor Ralph Fiennes for the 2002 feature Maid in Manhattan. But the movie was a huge departure for the actor, who realized it was the type of film he just couldn’t deliver on.
Ralph Fiennes explained what he thought about ‘Maid in Manhattan’ Ralph Fiennes and Jennifer Lopez | Evan Agostini/ImageDirect
Fiennes is known for starring in films with heavy subject matter and complex storytelling. Many fans recognize him as some of cinema’s most sinister characters such as Voldemort from Harry Potter or Amon Goeth from Schindler’s List. But he took a break from starring in his usual films to do a romcom alongside Jennifer Lopez in 2002. The famous feature saw Jennifer Lopez playing a maid who ends up being paired with a wealthy politician by chance.
Although it was one of Lopez’s most successful films, Fiennes hasn’t looked...
Ralph Fiennes explained what he thought about ‘Maid in Manhattan’ Ralph Fiennes and Jennifer Lopez | Evan Agostini/ImageDirect
Fiennes is known for starring in films with heavy subject matter and complex storytelling. Many fans recognize him as some of cinema’s most sinister characters such as Voldemort from Harry Potter or Amon Goeth from Schindler’s List. But he took a break from starring in his usual films to do a romcom alongside Jennifer Lopez in 2002. The famous feature saw Jennifer Lopez playing a maid who ends up being paired with a wealthy politician by chance.
Although it was one of Lopez’s most successful films, Fiennes hasn’t looked...
- 4/11/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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
Making over $9.5B with the magical movies, Jk Rowling’s iconic Harry Potter ranks among the most successful franchises of all time. Acquiring a massive and undying fanbase, the movies also fashioned lifelong bonds between the actors, including Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint.
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint in Harry Potter
But despite their healthy friendship, the cast couldn’t escape occasional controversies and dramatic moments between them. Take the example of Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe’s controversial kiss in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 – the actor later called out Watson for her “vigorous” kiss, during an interview.
Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe’s Controversial Kiss
The Harry Potter movies not only brought Jk Rowling‘s Wizarding World into cinematic reality, but the films also offered three incredible actors, whom fans love to the end of the earth. While the films narrated a tale of friendship,...
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint in Harry Potter
But despite their healthy friendship, the cast couldn’t escape occasional controversies and dramatic moments between them. Take the example of Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe’s controversial kiss in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 – the actor later called out Watson for her “vigorous” kiss, during an interview.
Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe’s Controversial Kiss
The Harry Potter movies not only brought Jk Rowling‘s Wizarding World into cinematic reality, but the films also offered three incredible actors, whom fans love to the end of the earth. While the films narrated a tale of friendship,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Various Fan theories of how Jujutsu Kaisen will end have surfaced over the internet, especially after Gege Akutami, the author, revealed that the series will end this year.
Jujutsu Kaisen is a popular anime series known for its fast-paced action and attractive character designs. The show has gained a large following among young viewers, and the second season, which premiered in fall 2023, was a hit domestically and internationally.
“Is there even anyone left?”
Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen
Recent developments in the manga showed that Sukuna has gained all his original powers and is dominating every sorcerer in the current generation. Despite the absence of the strongest sorcerer, Gojo Satoru, the author, Gege Akutami, managed to unite Yuji and Okkotsu Yuta to defeat Sukuna. However, recent chapters have shown that their efforts have been in vain, with Sukuna remaining undefeated even after revealing Yuta’s domain and the intervention of Maki Zenin.
Jujutsu Kaisen is a popular anime series known for its fast-paced action and attractive character designs. The show has gained a large following among young viewers, and the second season, which premiered in fall 2023, was a hit domestically and internationally.
“Is there even anyone left?”
Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen
Recent developments in the manga showed that Sukuna has gained all his original powers and is dominating every sorcerer in the current generation. Despite the absence of the strongest sorcerer, Gojo Satoru, the author, Gege Akutami, managed to unite Yuji and Okkotsu Yuta to defeat Sukuna. However, recent chapters have shown that their efforts have been in vain, with Sukuna remaining undefeated even after revealing Yuta’s domain and the intervention of Maki Zenin.
- 3/18/2024
- by Archak
- FandomWire
From the enchanting halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to the thrilling battles against the dark forces of Voldemort, J.K. Rowling’s masterpiece Harry Potter series has been alluring people irrespective of age limit. While children discover the wizard world on their first touch, adults love to revisit the characters and become nostalgic.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
Meanwhile, Miriam Margolyes, who starred as Professor Sprout in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Pt 2 has recently upset the adult fans.
Suggested“We didn’t need her anyway”: Fans Slam Harry Potter Actress for Humiliating $9.5B Franchise, Saying It’s No ‘Charles Dickens’
Margolyes said in two interviews that she is worried about Harry Potter fans. She reaffirmed that it is for children only.
Miriam Margolyes Worries about Adult Harry Potter Fans
Miriam Margolyes, the 82-year-old actress,...
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
Meanwhile, Miriam Margolyes, who starred as Professor Sprout in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Pt 2 has recently upset the adult fans.
Suggested“We didn’t need her anyway”: Fans Slam Harry Potter Actress for Humiliating $9.5B Franchise, Saying It’s No ‘Charles Dickens’
Margolyes said in two interviews that she is worried about Harry Potter fans. She reaffirmed that it is for children only.
Miriam Margolyes Worries about Adult Harry Potter Fans
Miriam Margolyes, the 82-year-old actress,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Even decades after the release of the last Harry Potter movie, there stands a universal truth about the franchise – the books are always better than the films. Now, a major reason behind this partiality is because the films, despite being magical in their own way, failed to live up to the Potterheads’ expectations.
A still from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter saga
Leaving out major details, significant characters, and important events, the Harry Potter films lousily focused on the obvious logline. Therefore, considering the Wizarding World awaiting an upcoming TV series, fans believe it’s high time the show rectifies the issues marked by the movies. Starting with more character involvement, we have a list of 5 important personas from the novels who must appear in the TV show.
1. Charlie Weasley
Making his first significant appearance in The Goblet of Fire book, the second eldest member of the Weasley family after Bill,...
A still from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter saga
Leaving out major details, significant characters, and important events, the Harry Potter films lousily focused on the obvious logline. Therefore, considering the Wizarding World awaiting an upcoming TV series, fans believe it’s high time the show rectifies the issues marked by the movies. Starting with more character involvement, we have a list of 5 important personas from the novels who must appear in the TV show.
1. Charlie Weasley
Making his first significant appearance in The Goblet of Fire book, the second eldest member of the Weasley family after Bill,...
- 3/10/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Leaving the spin-offs aside, the mainline Harry Potter franchise remains one of the few IPs that didn’t lose its magic throughout the series, as it stuck close to the books by Jk Rowling. And unlike many great adaptations that stumble upon their ending, with the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, the creators stuck the landing, giving fans a satisfying conclusion to the saga.
However, per reports, things could’ve been exponentially different with the ending if Jk Rowling stuck with her original planned conclusion to the books, which would’ve witnessed Voldemort live.
Lord Voldemort | The Harry Potter Saga
Voldemort Would’ve Survived in Jk Rowling’s Supposed Original Ending
Instead of witnessing a final showdown between Harry and Voldemort at Hogwarts, per British investigative journalist Greg Palast, it would’ve allegedly taken place in the Forbidden Forest. The battle would’ve seen Voldemort being surrounded by soul-sucking Dementors, and somehow,...
However, per reports, things could’ve been exponentially different with the ending if Jk Rowling stuck with her original planned conclusion to the books, which would’ve witnessed Voldemort live.
Lord Voldemort | The Harry Potter Saga
Voldemort Would’ve Survived in Jk Rowling’s Supposed Original Ending
Instead of witnessing a final showdown between Harry and Voldemort at Hogwarts, per British investigative journalist Greg Palast, it would’ve allegedly taken place in the Forbidden Forest. The battle would’ve seen Voldemort being surrounded by soul-sucking Dementors, and somehow,...
- 3/3/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Well, this one might hopefully be not too controversial, but Naruto and the Harry Potter franchise are way more similar than you think. As our experts sat and discussed the two stories, they quickly realized that Naruto is essentially the anime version of Harry Potter!
From being an orphan kid with a curse to fighting a villain obsessed with immortality, the two stories are eerily similar to each other. And before you pick up arms against us, here are 5 arguments that will convince you that the Japanese manga is an adaptation of Harry Potter.
A still from the Harry Potter franchise 1) Naruto and Harry Potter Were Orphans With A Terrible Childhood
With Voldemort killing Potter’s parents, the young magician is picked up by Dumbledore and placed in the care of the Dursleys. Now, we all know how that went. Living in a cupboard under the stairs, Harry Potter was...
From being an orphan kid with a curse to fighting a villain obsessed with immortality, the two stories are eerily similar to each other. And before you pick up arms against us, here are 5 arguments that will convince you that the Japanese manga is an adaptation of Harry Potter.
A still from the Harry Potter franchise 1) Naruto and Harry Potter Were Orphans With A Terrible Childhood
With Voldemort killing Potter’s parents, the young magician is picked up by Dumbledore and placed in the care of the Dursleys. Now, we all know how that went. Living in a cupboard under the stairs, Harry Potter was...
- 3/2/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
There will inevitably be feuds and rivalries among cast members on MTV’s The Challenge, and many times, Amanda Garcia is on the other side of the feud.
The former Are You the One? star has been known to get into it with her castmates during the show’s filming and off the show via social media.
Among Amanda’s recent targets were her castmates on CBS’ The Challenge: USA 2 spin-off, Tori Deal and Michele Fitzgerald.
Those televised feuds only lasted briefly, as Amanda was eliminated before Michele or Tori were on the season.
And while Tori and Michele seem to stay away from the online drama mostly, Michele recently fired shots at Amanda as one of her top villains.
The former Survivor winner appeared in a new video with her throwing shade at Amanda, and unsurprisingly, Amanda has since responded.
Michele calls Amanda one of her all-time ‘top villains...
The former Are You the One? star has been known to get into it with her castmates during the show’s filming and off the show via social media.
Among Amanda’s recent targets were her castmates on CBS’ The Challenge: USA 2 spin-off, Tori Deal and Michele Fitzgerald.
Those televised feuds only lasted briefly, as Amanda was eliminated before Michele or Tori were on the season.
And while Tori and Michele seem to stay away from the online drama mostly, Michele recently fired shots at Amanda as one of her top villains.
The former Survivor winner appeared in a new video with her throwing shade at Amanda, and unsurprisingly, Amanda has since responded.
Michele calls Amanda one of her all-time ‘top villains...
- 2/23/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Author Stephen King’s novels have been adapted multiple times, with acclaimed directors such as Stanley Kubrick taking a stab at his stories. The noted horror author is known for his thrilling stories such as the It franchise and The Shining that tap into humanity’s deepest fears.
The author’s popular novel ‘Salem’s Lot’ was adapted for the third time in a film by Gary Dauberman but it has been sitting on the shelves of WB studios since it was done. The film was first supposed to be released in cinemas in 2022 but was then postponed to 2023. During the SAG-AFTRA strikes, the film was planned to be streamed directly on Max before being shelved. However, the author slammed the studio for not planning a release for the film despite it being good.
Stephen King Slammed WB For Not Releasing ‘Salem’s Lot Stephen King | Credits: CBS News
Author Stephen...
The author’s popular novel ‘Salem’s Lot’ was adapted for the third time in a film by Gary Dauberman but it has been sitting on the shelves of WB studios since it was done. The film was first supposed to be released in cinemas in 2022 but was then postponed to 2023. During the SAG-AFTRA strikes, the film was planned to be streamed directly on Max before being shelved. However, the author slammed the studio for not planning a release for the film despite it being good.
Stephen King Slammed WB For Not Releasing ‘Salem’s Lot Stephen King | Credits: CBS News
Author Stephen...
- 2/21/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
In light of his cancer diagnosis, would King Charles abdicate the throne? A royal commentator calls this scenario a “possibility.”
King Charles health crisis could lead to an unthinkable decision
Royal commentator Daniela Elser of News.com.au said King Charles’ abdication could be a “possibility.” This remark comes on the heels of the news that the king has cancer and is currently undergoing treatment.
“The possibility that the world could one day see the King take such a dramatic and historic step came just that bit closer this week,” she wrote. “Although abdication might still be considered the Voldemort of the royal world.”
She continued, “The problem for Charles will come if, in the future, either because of his treatment or possible complications, his majesty finds himself struggling to keep up with the duties that only a throne-sitter can do. While he can delegate some of his duties by appointing Counsellors of State,...
King Charles health crisis could lead to an unthinkable decision
Royal commentator Daniela Elser of News.com.au said King Charles’ abdication could be a “possibility.” This remark comes on the heels of the news that the king has cancer and is currently undergoing treatment.
“The possibility that the world could one day see the King take such a dramatic and historic step came just that bit closer this week,” she wrote. “Although abdication might still be considered the Voldemort of the royal world.”
She continued, “The problem for Charles will come if, in the future, either because of his treatment or possible complications, his majesty finds himself struggling to keep up with the duties that only a throne-sitter can do. While he can delegate some of his duties by appointing Counsellors of State,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This article contains spoilers for "Madame Web."
While Miles Morales is thriving with an Oscar-winning film and an Oscar-nominated sequel, Peter Parker's future in film is uncertain. After the end of Tom Holland's trilogy, the partnership between Marvel and Sony has been nebulous. Sure, there was that "Morbius" post-credits scene, but things have been very quiet when it comes to the future of Tom Holland as Peter Parker.
It doesn't help that, in the time since "No Way Home," Sony has been making moves in their own universe, from the upcoming "Kraven the Hunter," hopes of another go at "Sinister Six," and even a live-action Miles Morales movie. All of this indicates that Sony wants a big spidey-future that does not depend on Marvel Studios. This includes "Madame Web," the latest movie that seems like it should involve Spider-Man, yet doesn't. The movie focuses on a different spider-powered hero...
While Miles Morales is thriving with an Oscar-winning film and an Oscar-nominated sequel, Peter Parker's future in film is uncertain. After the end of Tom Holland's trilogy, the partnership between Marvel and Sony has been nebulous. Sure, there was that "Morbius" post-credits scene, but things have been very quiet when it comes to the future of Tom Holland as Peter Parker.
It doesn't help that, in the time since "No Way Home," Sony has been making moves in their own universe, from the upcoming "Kraven the Hunter," hopes of another go at "Sinister Six," and even a live-action Miles Morales movie. All of this indicates that Sony wants a big spidey-future that does not depend on Marvel Studios. This includes "Madame Web," the latest movie that seems like it should involve Spider-Man, yet doesn't. The movie focuses on a different spider-powered hero...
- 2/14/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
A fresh set of actors are about to be enrolled in what the film series cast cheekily nicknamed ‘the Harry Potter Pension plan’. US streamer Max’s plan to re-adapt the Potter books into a TV show running for 10 consecutive years and starting in 2025/6 should keep the lucky new cast in greasepaint and copies of The Stage indefinitely.
But who will they be? Lead characters Harry, Ron and Hermione will almost certainly be played by unknowns, but the Hogwarts ensemble – Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, Hagrid and co. – will be picked from the current crop of British acting talent, just like their counterparts were over two decades ago. Who working today could follow in the footsteps of Sir Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Dame Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane and the rest?
While it’s too early for any solid cast news, there’s no harm in a bit of dream-casting at this point,...
But who will they be? Lead characters Harry, Ron and Hermione will almost certainly be played by unknowns, but the Hogwarts ensemble – Dumbledore, Snape, McGonagall, Hagrid and co. – will be picked from the current crop of British acting talent, just like their counterparts were over two decades ago. Who working today could follow in the footsteps of Sir Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Dame Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane and the rest?
While it’s too early for any solid cast news, there’s no harm in a bit of dream-casting at this point,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Harry Potter Dumbledore & Snape Party Hard In These AI-Generated Pics (Picture Credit: Facebook)
Imagine the students and teachers of Hogwarts indulging in a crazy party. Harry Potter, Hagrid, Hermoine, Snape, and Dumbledore are getting down for an insane time; it might be a fantasy within the fantasy world, but not in reality, thanks to AI. A carousel of pictures showcasing a fun celebration at the school has gone viral on social media. Scroll below for more.
The Hp franchise is based on the novels of Jk Rowling, and the first film in the series came out in 2001. The cast included Daniel Radcliffe as the Boy Who Lived, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasely, Emma Watson as Hermoine Granger, Alan Rickman as Professor Snape, Maggie Smith as Minerva McGonagle, Michael Gambon as Dumbledore, Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid, Ralph Fiennes aka Voldemort and more. They entertained us for a decade before bidding goodbye to the franchise.
Imagine the students and teachers of Hogwarts indulging in a crazy party. Harry Potter, Hagrid, Hermoine, Snape, and Dumbledore are getting down for an insane time; it might be a fantasy within the fantasy world, but not in reality, thanks to AI. A carousel of pictures showcasing a fun celebration at the school has gone viral on social media. Scroll below for more.
The Hp franchise is based on the novels of Jk Rowling, and the first film in the series came out in 2001. The cast included Daniel Radcliffe as the Boy Who Lived, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasely, Emma Watson as Hermoine Granger, Alan Rickman as Professor Snape, Maggie Smith as Minerva McGonagle, Michael Gambon as Dumbledore, Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid, Ralph Fiennes aka Voldemort and more. They entertained us for a decade before bidding goodbye to the franchise.
- 12/31/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Historically, “Rick and Morty” has ended its seasons with a “big shoot ’em up” episode, aka a high-action, high-octane and highly canonical episode that often influences the course of series for seasons to come. That’s not the approach Season 7’s conclusion takes.
Written by Heather Anne Campbell and directed by Eugene Huang, “Fear No Mort” is one of the most intimate and introspective episodes this series has ever aired. Rick (Ian Cardoni) and Morty (Harry Belden) learn of a “fear hole” located inside of a Denny’s bathroom, a portal that forces those who enter to face their absolute worst fears. Desperate to feel something close to terror again, Morty jumps through the hole, setting off an adventure in which Rick is reunited with his lost love Dianne (Kari Wahlgren) and Morty has to confront what he truly means to his grandfather.
Cardoni found Rick’s Season 7 arc “compelling,...
Written by Heather Anne Campbell and directed by Eugene Huang, “Fear No Mort” is one of the most intimate and introspective episodes this series has ever aired. Rick (Ian Cardoni) and Morty (Harry Belden) learn of a “fear hole” located inside of a Denny’s bathroom, a portal that forces those who enter to face their absolute worst fears. Desperate to feel something close to terror again, Morty jumps through the hole, setting off an adventure in which Rick is reunited with his lost love Dianne (Kari Wahlgren) and Morty has to confront what he truly means to his grandfather.
Cardoni found Rick’s Season 7 arc “compelling,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
From Stu Macher in Scream to Shaggy in Scooby-Doo, Matthew Lillard is no stranger to iconic roles — but the fervent fanbase that accompanied his casting as William Afton in Five Nights at Freddy’s came as a surprise. The wildly popular video game franchise yielded Blumhouse’s highest-grossing film of all-time.
The affable actor knew of the games but hadn’t played them prior to getting the role. “I got a call from my manager saying, ‘I’ve been working on this project for a while, and I’ve set up a meeting for you and the director, and if it goes well, the part’s yours.’ For me, every time that happens, the movie’s pretty shitty,” he chuckles.
“I read it, and I’m like, ‘I don’t know why they want me to play this part.’ There wasn’t a lot in the original script for me to do,...
The affable actor knew of the games but hadn’t played them prior to getting the role. “I got a call from my manager saying, ‘I’ve been working on this project for a while, and I’ve set up a meeting for you and the director, and if it goes well, the part’s yours.’ For me, every time that happens, the movie’s pretty shitty,” he chuckles.
“I read it, and I’m like, ‘I don’t know why they want me to play this part.’ There wasn’t a lot in the original script for me to do,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
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Over the past few years, Reebok has been delivering some fantastic sneakers inspired by our favorite movies. There was a killer "Jurassic Park" collection inspired by the dinosaurs and the visual style of the park itself, a "Ghostbusters" collection with paranormal style, and an array of DC Comics sneakers honoring a variety of heroes and villains. Now, it's time for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to slip into some new shoes with the latest pop culture sneaker collection from Reebok.
Reebok
Today, Reebok and Warner Bros. announced the new Harry Potter sneaker line, featuring imagery from the franchise spanning from the houses of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to the dark magic of Lord Voldemort himself. Fans of the Deathly Hallows will find a shoe that pays tribute to all three of the magical artifacts, and if you're ready to take on Dementors,...
Over the past few years, Reebok has been delivering some fantastic sneakers inspired by our favorite movies. There was a killer "Jurassic Park" collection inspired by the dinosaurs and the visual style of the park itself, a "Ghostbusters" collection with paranormal style, and an array of DC Comics sneakers honoring a variety of heroes and villains. Now, it's time for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to slip into some new shoes with the latest pop culture sneaker collection from Reebok.
Reebok
Today, Reebok and Warner Bros. announced the new Harry Potter sneaker line, featuring imagery from the franchise spanning from the houses of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to the dark magic of Lord Voldemort himself. Fans of the Deathly Hallows will find a shoe that pays tribute to all three of the magical artifacts, and if you're ready to take on Dementors,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Matthew Lillard is in his Renaissance era.
His latest film, Five Nights at Freddy’s, is smashing box office and streaming records, he has a new improv show premiering on Amazon’s Freevee next week, his Quest’s End whiskey sold out its first drop, and he runs a luxury gaming company, Beadle & Grimm’s, with four of his close friends.
“This is a really lovely little comeback moment for me,” Lillard tells The Hollywood Reporter, before reconsidering that sentiment. “I sort of want to quote LL [Cool J], ‘Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years.'”
Lillard is no stranger to a successful franchise, of course, having starred in Scream and Scooby-Doo — but the overwhelming success of the film adaptation of a popular video game about a haunted restaurant called Freddy Fazbear’s isn’t lost on him.
Freddy’s scared up an astounding $80 million at the...
His latest film, Five Nights at Freddy’s, is smashing box office and streaming records, he has a new improv show premiering on Amazon’s Freevee next week, his Quest’s End whiskey sold out its first drop, and he runs a luxury gaming company, Beadle & Grimm’s, with four of his close friends.
“This is a really lovely little comeback moment for me,” Lillard tells The Hollywood Reporter, before reconsidering that sentiment. “I sort of want to quote LL [Cool J], ‘Don’t call it a comeback, I’ve been here for years.'”
Lillard is no stranger to a successful franchise, of course, having starred in Scream and Scooby-Doo — but the overwhelming success of the film adaptation of a popular video game about a haunted restaurant called Freddy Fazbear’s isn’t lost on him.
Freddy’s scared up an astounding $80 million at the...
- 11/11/2023
- by Ashley Cullins
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Made on a budget of less than $100,000, director Rhys Frake-Waterfield’s movie Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (watch it Here) earned more than $6 million during its global release earlier this year – which means the sequel, which is going by the title Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, has a larger budget. In fact, it’s estimated to be around ten times the budget of the first movie. The filmmakers are using some of that extra money to give the creature effects an upgrade, as you can see by the look of Pooh in a recently unveiled image from the film. That image can be found at the bottom of this article.
The Hollywood Reporter got the first look at this image of Pooh, and also sat down for an interview with Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey (who steps in front of the camera to play Christopher Robin in...
The Hollywood Reporter got the first look at this image of Pooh, and also sat down for an interview with Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey (who steps in front of the camera to play Christopher Robin in...
- 11/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Winnie the Pooh will be sporting a brand new look in the upcoming slasher sequel Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, which promises to be bigger and bloodier.
The Hollywood Reporter shares the latest sneak peek at Blood and Honey 2 this morning, giving us our first look at the brand new Winnie the Pooh character design.
Returning director Rhys Frake-Waterfield tells the outlet, “This time we have people doing the prosthetics — it’s a company that has worked on Harry Potter’s Voldemort and Star Wars. And they’ve been in charge of the redesigns of the creature. And that’s why Pooh looks a bit more scary. There’s an extra level of detail there.”
He notes that the cost of bringing Pooh to life for the first Blood and Honey was a mere $770, while the sequel’s bigger budget allowed for a $20,000 spend on the character design.
The Hollywood Reporter shares the latest sneak peek at Blood and Honey 2 this morning, giving us our first look at the brand new Winnie the Pooh character design.
Returning director Rhys Frake-Waterfield tells the outlet, “This time we have people doing the prosthetics — it’s a company that has worked on Harry Potter’s Voldemort and Star Wars. And they’ve been in charge of the redesigns of the creature. And that’s why Pooh looks a bit more scary. There’s an extra level of detail there.”
He notes that the cost of bringing Pooh to life for the first Blood and Honey was a mere $770, while the sequel’s bigger budget allowed for a $20,000 spend on the character design.
- 11/3/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Singer-actor Zayn Malik shared a picture of himself dressing as an iconic ‘Harry Potter’ character and got criticised by Internet users. The ‘Pillow Talk’ hitmaker was unrecognisable as he transformed into Lord Voldemort from J.K. Rowling’s best-selling ‘Harry Potter’ novels.
The 30-year-old wore a bald prosthetic head featuring Voldemort’s snake-like nose as well as the character’s signature black gown, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“Happy Halloween,” he captioned the post. Fans, however, slammed the singer, who is of Pakistani descent, for staying silent on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict as Israel continues its attack on Gaza strip.
“Sir people are dying in Palestine this is what you’re posting,” one said in the comments section.
Some others echoed the sentiment by commenting: “Free Palestine.”
On the other hands, some fans praised Zayn for nailing the Voldemort costume.
“Please you actually look scary. I remember when I cried after watching lord...
The 30-year-old wore a bald prosthetic head featuring Voldemort’s snake-like nose as well as the character’s signature black gown, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“Happy Halloween,” he captioned the post. Fans, however, slammed the singer, who is of Pakistani descent, for staying silent on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict as Israel continues its attack on Gaza strip.
“Sir people are dying in Palestine this is what you’re posting,” one said in the comments section.
Some others echoed the sentiment by commenting: “Free Palestine.”
On the other hands, some fans praised Zayn for nailing the Voldemort costume.
“Please you actually look scary. I remember when I cried after watching lord...
- 11/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Singer-actor Zayn Malik shared a picture of himself dressing as an iconic ‘Harry Potter’ character and got criticised by Internet users. The ‘Pillow Talk’ hitmaker was unrecognisable as he transformed into Lord Voldemort from J.K. Rowling’s best-selling ‘Harry Potter’ novels.
The 30-year-old wore a bald prosthetic head featuring Voldemort’s snake-like nose as well as the character’s signature black gown, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“Happy Halloween,” he captioned the post. Fans, however, slammed the singer, who is of Pakistani descent, for staying silent on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict as Israel continues its attack on Gaza strip.
“Sir people are dying in Palestine this is what you’re posting,” one said in the comments section.
Some others echoed the sentiment by commenting: “Free Palestine.”
On the other hands, some fans praised Zayn for nailing the Voldemort costume.
“Please you actually look scary. I remember when I cried after watching lord...
The 30-year-old wore a bald prosthetic head featuring Voldemort’s snake-like nose as well as the character’s signature black gown, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“Happy Halloween,” he captioned the post. Fans, however, slammed the singer, who is of Pakistani descent, for staying silent on the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict as Israel continues its attack on Gaza strip.
“Sir people are dying in Palestine this is what you’re posting,” one said in the comments section.
Some others echoed the sentiment by commenting: “Free Palestine.”
On the other hands, some fans praised Zayn for nailing the Voldemort costume.
“Please you actually look scary. I remember when I cried after watching lord...
- 11/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Innocent Palestinians are enduring a pain and tragedy that I cannot fathom. They have been born into a deeply complex region and society, and it is not right to treat their lives as expendable, or as a solution to a problem. I can’t say it’s right to treat them the way we, the Jews, have been treated over and over. I have to, as a Jewish person, empathize with that. I hope that others can extend the same empathy to us.
I was onstage about a year ago and I mentioned Israel, apropos of nothing political, and I heard people gasp. It was more a knee-jerk reaction to hearing something scandalous, something we aren’t supposed to mention. Like Voldemort.
I want to make it perfectly clear that I do not conflate Hamas with Palestinian civilians. There are the people and the ruling policy. It seems like a...
I was onstage about a year ago and I mentioned Israel, apropos of nothing political, and I heard people gasp. It was more a knee-jerk reaction to hearing something scandalous, something we aren’t supposed to mention. Like Voldemort.
I want to make it perfectly clear that I do not conflate Hamas with Palestinian civilians. There are the people and the ruling policy. It seems like a...
- 10/30/2023
- by Iliza Shlesinger
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ralph Fiennes is spending time with filmmaker Svetlana Zill.
The 60-year-old two-time Oscar-nominated actor was seen going on a stroll around the West Village neighborhood with Svetlana on Saturday (September 30) in New York City.
Ralph is best known for his work in movies like Schindler’s List, The English Patient, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Menu, and for playing Voldemort in the Harry Potter series.
Svetlana directed the rock ‘n’ roll documentary Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg, which was released this year.
Ralph was previously married to actress Alex Kingston, but they divorced in 1997. He later was with actress Francesca Annis for 11 years. He was most recently linked to British society figure Amelia Richards.
Browse through the gallery for 10+ photos of Ralph Fiennes and Svetlana Zill on their stroll…...
The 60-year-old two-time Oscar-nominated actor was seen going on a stroll around the West Village neighborhood with Svetlana on Saturday (September 30) in New York City.
Ralph is best known for his work in movies like Schindler’s List, The English Patient, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Menu, and for playing Voldemort in the Harry Potter series.
Svetlana directed the rock ‘n’ roll documentary Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg, which was released this year.
Ralph was previously married to actress Alex Kingston, but they divorced in 1997. He later was with actress Francesca Annis for 11 years. He was most recently linked to British society figure Amelia Richards.
Browse through the gallery for 10+ photos of Ralph Fiennes and Svetlana Zill on their stroll…...
- 10/3/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
When actor Michael Gambon passed away on September 28, he was immediately remembered by colleagues and fans around the world for his work portraying Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” films — but he’s not the only one.
Gambon famously took over the part of Dumbledore between “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” and “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” when original actor Richard Harris passed away and was eulogized for this most recent and beloved performance. Recasting such a major role in a film or TV franchise is fairly unprecedented; it’s rare that a studio would choose this over any other option unless there was no choice. Gambon’s take on the role was never meant to imitate Harris, but rather to find his own take on the character, and in the six films that followed, he did just that.
It’s worth noting that while Gambon...
Gambon famously took over the part of Dumbledore between “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” and “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” when original actor Richard Harris passed away and was eulogized for this most recent and beloved performance. Recasting such a major role in a film or TV franchise is fairly unprecedented; it’s rare that a studio would choose this over any other option unless there was no choice. Gambon’s take on the role was never meant to imitate Harris, but rather to find his own take on the character, and in the six films that followed, he did just that.
It’s worth noting that while Gambon...
- 9/28/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
The actor was equally at home playing rough or aristocratic, with a nice line in unforgettable bad-guy roles as well as Harry Potter’s mentor Dumbledore – who made him a king-like figure in the imaginations of children everywhere
• Star of Harry Potter and The Singing Detective dies aged 82 – news
• ‘An actor who let his heart and soul crack open’: David Jays on Michael Gambon
Of all the classic generation of British and Irish actors who found they had a new lease of world-fame due to recurring roles in the Harry Potter movie franchise, perhaps the most iconic was Michael Gambon, who took over the role of the mysterious, snowy-haired Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore when Richard Harris died in 2002. It put him in charge of the school and at the head of the Hogwarts high table in Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Goblet of Fire (2005), Order of the Phoenix (2007), Half-Blood Prince (2009) and...
• Star of Harry Potter and The Singing Detective dies aged 82 – news
• ‘An actor who let his heart and soul crack open’: David Jays on Michael Gambon
Of all the classic generation of British and Irish actors who found they had a new lease of world-fame due to recurring roles in the Harry Potter movie franchise, perhaps the most iconic was Michael Gambon, who took over the role of the mysterious, snowy-haired Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore when Richard Harris died in 2002. It put him in charge of the school and at the head of the Hogwarts high table in Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Goblet of Fire (2005), Order of the Phoenix (2007), Half-Blood Prince (2009) and...
- 9/28/2023
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Fantasy films are hard done by when it comes to earning acting nominations at the Oscars. “The Lord of the Rings,” which was an academy darling, of course, only garnered one nomination for its cast across all three movies. That was for Ian McKellen who reaped a Best Supporting Actor bid for the first film in the trilogy, “The Fellowship of the Ring.” The likes of Andy Serkis, Sean Astin and Elijah Wood were repeatedly snubbed.
Harry Potter is another of those fantasy film franchises that was short-changed at the Oscars for its acting despite a plethora of excellent performances from the cream of the British crop. Not to mention the central trio of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint who developed from child stars to fully-fledged thespians across the eight-film series. With that in mind, let’s take a look at five performances in the Harry Potter film...
Harry Potter is another of those fantasy film franchises that was short-changed at the Oscars for its acting despite a plethora of excellent performances from the cream of the British crop. Not to mention the central trio of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint who developed from child stars to fully-fledged thespians across the eight-film series. With that in mind, let’s take a look at five performances in the Harry Potter film...
- 9/7/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Inside ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Stranger Things’ and More Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Houses
Horror classics meet franchise updates for 2023’s terrifying Halloween Horror Nights lineup at Universal Studios parks.
The monsters and murderers of The Last of Us, Stranger Things, The Exorcist: Believer, Evil Dead Rise, Child’s Play and four classic Universal horror films will all be unleashed in Orlando from Sept. 1 to Nov. 4 and in Hollywood from Sept. 7 to Oct. 31. This year, IP properties constitute at least half of the houses at the Florida and California locations, while also offering a new twist on some Hhn favorite franchises.
“We will bring some IP back, we will bring some original stories back, but we never produce them the same way. If we’re going to bring something back, we need to have something new to say with it; a new journey we can take guests on visually,” Michael Aiello, Universal Orlando’s director of entertainment creative development, tells The Hollywood Reporter. “That’s something we live by.
The monsters and murderers of The Last of Us, Stranger Things, The Exorcist: Believer, Evil Dead Rise, Child’s Play and four classic Universal horror films will all be unleashed in Orlando from Sept. 1 to Nov. 4 and in Hollywood from Sept. 7 to Oct. 31. This year, IP properties constitute at least half of the houses at the Florida and California locations, while also offering a new twist on some Hhn favorite franchises.
“We will bring some IP back, we will bring some original stories back, but we never produce them the same way. If we’re going to bring something back, we need to have something new to say with it; a new journey we can take guests on visually,” Michael Aiello, Universal Orlando’s director of entertainment creative development, tells The Hollywood Reporter. “That’s something we live by.
- 9/6/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s September 1 – all aboard the Hogwarts Express.
For us Muggles, the best way to return to Hogwarts would be reruns of the magical world through movies, spin-offs and bonus material, which you can wave your magic wand and find on Prime Video!
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Bona fide Potterheads and new wizarding world enthusiasts, get ready for a fresh dose of the most original movie magic around. Let the spellbinding movie marathon commence on Prime Video.
**Accio popcorn**
The ‘Harry Potter’ Movies “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”
You’ll want to start by diving into the first arc of the timeless tale’s story.
This story follows a young boy named Harry, played by Daniel Radcliffe, who discovers he’s a wizard on his eleventh birthday. He enters the enchanting Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he makes new friends,...
For us Muggles, the best way to return to Hogwarts would be reruns of the magical world through movies, spin-offs and bonus material, which you can wave your magic wand and find on Prime Video!
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Harry Potter Film (@harrypotterfilm)
Bona fide Potterheads and new wizarding world enthusiasts, get ready for a fresh dose of the most original movie magic around. Let the spellbinding movie marathon commence on Prime Video.
**Accio popcorn**
The ‘Harry Potter’ Movies “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”
You’ll want to start by diving into the first arc of the timeless tale’s story.
This story follows a young boy named Harry, played by Daniel Radcliffe, who discovers he’s a wizard on his eleventh birthday. He enters the enchanting Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he makes new friends,...
- 9/1/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Hilarie Burton recently recalled an uncomfortable situation on set with “One Tree Hill” creator Mark Schwahn.
On the latest episode of the actress’ re-watch podcast “Drama Queens” with co-hosts and former co-stars Sophia Bush and Bethany Joy Lenz, she recounted a scene that Schwahn wrote himself into as a result of Burton not being on speaking terms with him.
“I wasn’t speaking to him in real life, and so he wrote himself into the episode of me hugging him,” Burton looked back on season five, episode 13, titled “Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace”.
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“That is so psychotic,” Bush reacted. “Can you guys imagine Shonda Rhimes or Aaron Sorkin casting themselves on their own show?”
“It was so creepy,” Burton, 41, added of Schwahn’s behaviour – whom she referred to as “Voldemort” on the podcast.
On the latest episode of the actress’ re-watch podcast “Drama Queens” with co-hosts and former co-stars Sophia Bush and Bethany Joy Lenz, she recounted a scene that Schwahn wrote himself into as a result of Burton not being on speaking terms with him.
“I wasn’t speaking to him in real life, and so he wrote himself into the episode of me hugging him,” Burton looked back on season five, episode 13, titled “Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace”.
Read More: Jeffrey Dean Morgan Slams ‘Twit’ Candace Cameron Bure After His Wife Hilarie Burton’s Comments Amid ‘Traditional Marriage’ Controversy
“That is so psychotic,” Bush reacted. “Can you guys imagine Shonda Rhimes or Aaron Sorkin casting themselves on their own show?”
“It was so creepy,” Burton, 41, added of Schwahn’s behaviour – whom she referred to as “Voldemort” on the podcast.
- 8/29/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Hilarie Burton and her “One Tree Hill” co-stars Sophia Bush and Bethany Joy Lenz host the “Drama Queens” podcast in which the trio rewatch episodes of their hit series and chat about what was really going on in front of and behind the camera — and the stories aren’t always fun. In the latest episode, “For Better and For Worse,” Burton revealed that her boss at the show was so desperate to interact with her when they weren’t on speaking terms that he wrote himself into a scene.
She said, “I wasn’t speaking to him in real life, and so he wrote himself into the episode of me hugging him.”
Bush immediately replied, “That is so psychotic. Can you guys imagine Shonda Rhimes or Aaron Sorkin casting themselves on their own show?”
Burton didn’t name the boss in question and instead referred to him as Voldemort, the...
She said, “I wasn’t speaking to him in real life, and so he wrote himself into the episode of me hugging him.”
Bush immediately replied, “That is so psychotic. Can you guys imagine Shonda Rhimes or Aaron Sorkin casting themselves on their own show?”
Burton didn’t name the boss in question and instead referred to him as Voldemort, the...
- 8/27/2023
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
In the Harry Potter movies, the evil villain Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) is obsessed with racial purity. It seems that magical ability is a genetic trait in the Wizarding World, and two magical parents typically have magical children. Occasionally, though, magical children will be born to non-magical -- or muggle -- parents. Voldemort sought to murder any children with muggle blood and leave only his wicked Death Eater cult standing. The films' dark themes of eugenics aren't too openly discussed in dialogue, however, and none of the Harry Potter characters draw a parallel between Voldemort and, say, Adolf Hitler. They're too busy evading capture and seeking magical Horcruxes to stop and talk.
One of Voldemort's disciples is a wicked witch named Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter), who is introduced while serving a hefty sentence in Azkaban prison. In the series' fifth film -- David Yates' "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix...
One of Voldemort's disciples is a wicked witch named Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter), who is introduced while serving a hefty sentence in Azkaban prison. In the series' fifth film -- David Yates' "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix...
- 8/21/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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