With no more Harry Potter books to adapt into movies, and with the Fantastic Beasts film franchise failing to connect with audiences in the same way, Warner Bros. is doing the only thing they can do with their hugely lucrative property: They’re making the original J.K. Rowling novels into a TV show. That we already knew. … Read more
Harry Potter series, It prequel series Welcome to Derry, and others will move from Max to HBO in tentpole strategy change. Per Variety, HBO and Max content CEO Casey Bloys is “changing the delineation” between an HBO show and a Max show. In a tentpole strategy change, many of the big-budget, tentpole projects which were … Read more
Returning for Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s third year at Hogwarts, Cuaron’s first order of business is destroying any pre-established conventions of Hogwarts as a safe haven. Where Chris Columbus had painted the castle as a warm, whimsical escape from the cruelties of Harry’s muggle life, Cuaron transforms it into something cold and remote. Suddenly, Hogwarts’ … Read more
Guillermo del Toro had come choice words for Alfonso Cuarón when he questioned whether or not he should direct Harry Potter. 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 … Read more
As good as the Harry Potter movies are, I might be a bigger fan of the Harry Potter theme parks. The rides are great, the wand shop is fun, and as a lover (or at least regretful consumer) of all things movie tie-in food related, I’m a huge fan of butterbeer and the other unique Wizard … Read more
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban actor Gary Oldman says he thought his performance as Sirius Black was “mediocre.” Everyone’s their own worst critic. People can take you down as many pegs as they please, but it’s nothing compared to when you’re alone, chastising yourself for mistakes made or actions you regret. Gary Oldman … Read more
Gary Oldman says being cast in major franchises allowed him to make a lot of money while still being his with children following a divorce. Poll any 25 movie fans on what their favorite Gary Oldman performance is and you’ll get nearly as many answers (I’ll take Sid Vicious in Sid and Nancy). But one … Read more
One of the most accomplished actors of the 20th century and a beloved member of the Harry Potter series has died. Michael Gambon, winner of numerous Olivier and BAFTA awards, and in later years Hogwarts’ headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has passed away after a “bout of pneumonia” according to a statement from his … Read more
Will Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts director David Yates return for the upcoming TV series? “Never say never,” he says. David Yates probably knows as much about the Wizarding World as anyone, but will he be returning for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series? David Yates was asked that very question by Deadline, and his … Read more
Bonnie Wright says that Ginny Weasley’s lack of screen time in the Harry Potter franchise was disappointing. Ginny Weasley was a prominent supporting character in the Harry Potter novels, but the big screen adaptations didn’t exactly do justice to the character. While appearing on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast (via Entertainment Weekly), Bonnie Wright … Read more