Max featuring Advent calendar of content, ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Rick and Morty’ Yule logs, and more Tuesday, November 21 by ABC NewsOn Tuesday, streaming service Max announced it will launch what it calls an "interactive Advent calendar" to showcase different holiday-themed programming each day leading up to Christmas.The fun begins on Friday, December 1."Users can hover over a [title], click, and then be directed to... Read More.
‘Harry Potter’ veterans mourn co-star Michael Gambon Thursday, September 28 by ABC NewsHarry Potter veterans took to social media Thursday to mourn Michael Gambon, the actor who played Dumbledore in six Harry Potter films, who died at 82.J.K. Rowling, the creator of the franchise, noted on X, formerly Twitter, "The first time... Read More.
Michael Gambon, actor who played Dumbledore in six ‘Harry Potter’ films, dies at 82 Thursday, September 28 by ABC NewsMichael Gambon, the Irish actor who played Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter films, has died at 82."We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon, a statement from the award-winning actor's family said."Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital... Read More.
John Travolta’s ‘Saturday Night Fever’ suit, ‘Harry Potter’ wand, Iron Man helmet and more fetch big bucks at auction Tuesday, April 25 by ABC NewsJulien's Hollywood: Classic & Contemporary auction took place on Saturday, April 22 and, as expected, John Travolta's iconic white three-piece suit from Saturday Night Fever and props from Harry Potter from the Order of the Phoenix and Iron Man drew some of the highest... Read More.
Warner Bros. Discovery announces a decadelong “faithful” TV adaptation of the ‘Harry Potter’ book series Wednesday, April 12 by ABC NewsOn Wednesday, Warner Bros. Discovery announced a merging of HBO Max and Discovery+ into a single streamer dubbed Max — and that on it will be a decade-long TV series retelling of JK Rowling's beloved Harry Potter books.Rowling's Wizarding World has already been... Read More.
New trailer for Netflix doc ‘Harry & Meghan’ released Monday, December 5 by ABC NewsPrince Harry and Meghan's upcoming Netflix docuseries now has a release date and a new trailer, which draws comparisons between the couple's experiences and the fate of Harry's mother, the late Princess Diana.Harry & Meghan will air in two parts,... Read More.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO hoping to conjure up more movie magic with ‘Harry Potter’ creator JK Rowling Friday, November 4 by ABC NewsDuring an investor call on Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said he's hoping the studio will make more magic with Harry Potter author JK Rowling. The Potter films and their Fantastic Beasts spin-offs have grossed more than $7.7 billion for the studio, so it appears Zaslav is looking past the bestselling author's... Read More.
In Brief: Cause of death for ‘Harry Potter’ star Robbie Coltrane, and more Wednesday, October 26 by ABC NewsThe cause of death has been revealed for beloved Harry Potter series star Robbie Coltrane. According to U.K.'s Mirror, the Scottish actor's death certificate reported he passed away last on October 14 from multiple organ failure. He was 72. The... Read More.
Robbie Coltrane, Hagrid in the ‘Harry Potter’ films, dead at 72 Friday, October 14 by ABC NewsRobbie Coltrane, the Scottish-born actor who played Hagrid, the friendly giant in the Harry Potter films, has died, his reps confirmed.He was 72.The star, born Anthony Robert MacMillan, appeared on the big and small screen for decades, having gotten his start in stand-up comedy.... Read More.
