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Although USA and Syfy come in real handy around the holidays when they put on their Harry Potter movie marathons, the films are also streaming online year-round

And while the “Harry Potter” franchise came to a close in 2011 with the release of the final film, the movies continue to be a “feel-good” favorite while the Wizarding World story continues on in the ongoing “Fantastic Beasts” franchise, with the third film having hit theaters in April.

So where are the Harry Potter movies streaming right now? The answer changes quite frequently, actually, as the streaming rights to the Warner Bros. franchise are in the midst of being shared between a couple of different services.

Below we’ve rounded up which “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” movies are streaming where with the most up-to-date information.

Streaming on Max Jude Law in “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” (Warner Bros.

Creating the magical world of "Harry Potter" was a massive undertaking when the film franchise kicked off in 2001 with the very first movie, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (or, if you don't live in the United States, "Philosopher's Stone"). Warner Bros. and the creative team behind the movies were tasked with bringing Harry's journey at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to life — and his entire discovery of the magical world in general — and overall, they did a pretty great job! With young actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson in the lead roles as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger, all of whom were flanked by incredible British actors like the late Alan Rickman and Dame Maggie Smith, and picked up cameras in the United Kingdom to create these magical movies.

So, where did they film specifically? A whole variety of places, frankly — which is normally the case with fantasy movies,...

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Harry Potter is one of the most tragic characters in his own franchise. The poor lad has experienced the deaths of several loved ones throughout the fantasy series, including his own parents. Lily and James Potter were brutally murdered at the hands of Lord Voldemort, leaving Harry an orphan child. Living with the Dursleys at Privet Drive is a miserable experience for Harry, and Hogwarts offers him a place he can call home. Still, one of the major factors behind Harry's undying love for Hogwarts is Professor McGonagall.

Adam Sandler's 2015 sci-fi comedy movie Pixels will soon have a new streaming home. It will be available on Netflix starting April 11.

Pixels was directed by legendary filmmaker Chris Columbus. Sandler stars as Sam Brenner, a former arcade video game champion who unites with other players to save the world from an alien attack. When the aliens misinterpret video footage of classic video games as a declaration of war, they use the games as blueprints for their invasion, leading President Will Cooper (Kevin James) to recruit Sam to engage the aliens in an all-out battle where the fate of the planet is at stake.

Pixels was inspired by Patrick Jean's 2010 short film, and Jean served as an executive producer on the film. The story drew on the nostalgia factor of classic retro arcade games, with Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and Space Invaders being licensed for the film. Pixels was released...

Superfan Robin Williams seemed to have all the credentials to land a part in the Harry Potter series of film adaptations. As an actor, he’d mastered both comedy and drama, winning an Academy Award for his efforts. He was bankable, with several blockbusters under his belt. And he had an in on the first movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone — he was buddies with director Chris Columbus, with whom he’d made the hit comedies Mrs. Doubtfire and Bicentennial Man.

“There were a couple of parts I would have wanted to play,” the comedian once admitted. He pitched himself to play Hagrid in the original film, according to Far Out, a part that went to Robbie Coltrane. After missing out on that role, he tried again to land the character of Remus Lupin in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Fans of the series know that part was played by David Thewlis.

Amy Pascaland David Heymanhave officially signed deals to become the producers of the next James Bond movie. Amazon MGM have selected the producers due to their successful global box office record, as the franchise enters a new era in its history without the leadership of the Broccoli family. A new protagonist for the franchise hasn't been selected yet. Not much is known about the premise of the next James Bond film, but with Amazon MGM quickly hiring producers after obtaining the rights to the franchise, it's evident that the project is a high priority for the studio.

Amy Pascal has been working as a major film producer over the course of decades. The executive has been in charge of the Spider-Man franchise ever since Tom Hollandwas appointed as the face behind the hero's mask. Pascal has managed to turn the franchise into a major success, with Spider-Man: No Way Home...

I get it. Adaptations are hard. Turning a hit book into a movie is tricky, especially when the books in question — in this case, the "Harry Potter" series — are very, very long. The longest "Potter" book, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," contains a whopping 870 pages in its US hardcover edition, so obviously not every single detail is bound to make it during the adaptation process. Still, the "Harry Potter" film franchise, which spanned eight movies, left a lot behind, and some of it is pretty important!

There are actually a whole bunch of "Harry Potter" plotlines and characters that didn't make it from the books to the movies, but here I'm going to try and note some of the most important ones.

As Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint), and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) learn magic at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, they meet a lot of people.

Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone Breaks Max Streaming Records In 2024 (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Harry Potter’s magic refuses to fade even after all these years, whether you like it or not. Even though debates continue to swirl concerning its creator, the franchise itself remains a cultural powerhouse, captivating millions year after year.

Don’t believe me? Just check the cold, hard numbers. And if that’s not enough, a fresh report highlights just how deeply audiences still adore the wizarding world, with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone securing its place as one of the most-watched movies on Max in 2024.

Harry Potter Streaming Numbers Speak Volumes

According to Collider, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the first installment of the iconic saga, clocking in over 40 million views on Max, enchanting nearly 20% of Warner Bros. Discovery’s subscriber base. These figures, pulled from Digital-i’s British streaming exports list,...

It's important to remember the ongoing controversial statements by the creator of the Harry Potter franchise. Cbr supports the hard work of industry professionals on properties fans know and love and the wider world of Harry Potter that fans have adopted as their own. You can find Cbr's continuing coverage on J.K. Rowling here.

While the early Harry Potterbooks are largely boarding-school mysteries, there are a lot of action scenes throughout. With the Second Wizarding War beginning at the end of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the series began to feature more fight scenes between Harry, his friends, and the Order of the Phoenix against the evil Lord Voldemort and his army of Death Eaters.

While the Harry Potter films did mostly a good job at adapting the seven books, including the fight scenes, there are several differences between the film's portrayal and what was described in the novels.

Popular! “Wicked” is already popular, having grossed nearly $740 million in worldwide box office. But as the film based on the hit Broadway musical premieres on Peacock this weekend, NBCUniversal’s marketing team has organized a corporate-wide campaign to make sure this “Wicked” window is as pop-you-lar as its theatrical run.

The arrival of “Wicked” on Peacock on Friday, March 21, is the culmination of what NBCU has dubbed “Wicked Week” to generate awareness of its availability on the streamer. On Peacock, that has included a “Wicked-fied” version of its logo, as well as character profile avatars and “affinity rails” that places “Wicked” inside specially tailored genres like “Unusually & Exceedingly Peculiar” and “Magical & Mystical Worlds”.

Also, a “mystery tile stunt” on Peacock last week featured images of Elphaba and Glinda holding hands, strategically placed between tiles for other TV shows and films.

Peacock has now launched a “Wicked” hub that features...

It's important to remember the ongoing controversial statements by the creator of the Harry Potter franchise. Cbr supports the hard work of industry professionals on properties fans know and love, and the wider world of Harry Potter that fans have adopted as their own. You can find Cbr's continuing coverage of Rowling here.

Warner Bros. is on a mission to revitalize the Harry Potter franchise through a TV adaptation. Rather than being limited by the relatively short timeframe of a movie, each book can be adapted into an entire season of television. It is a clever way to make up for some of the mistakes that the movies made.

Unfortunately, the movies certainly did make mistakes. The first release, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, first entered theaters in 2001. It was an excellent movie that continues to resonate with viewers today, but it was certainly not perfect. Some key issues...

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It's important to remember the ongoing controversial statements by the creator of the Harry Potter franchise. Cbr supports the hard work of industry professionals on properties fans know and love and the wider world of Harry Potter that fans have adopted as their own. You can find Cbr's continuing coverage on J.K. Rowling here.

The eight Harry Potter films are a remarkable achievement in cinema few franchises come close to. From bringing the Wizarding World to life with iconic set design to the star-studded supporting cast of British actors, the films remain one of the strongest book adaptations of all-time. However, the films still had its shortcomings, in large part because of the medium it played in.

Max is bringing Harry Potter back with a new cast, fresh vision, and decade-long plan.

For me, reading the “Harry Potter” series as a kid kicked off my life-long love for books and storytelling. And when “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” came out in 2001, I was 12 — about the same age as Harry Potter himself when he goes to Hogwarts. And so, it feels like I literally grew up alongside these characters. These movies are magical in every sense of the word - getting darker as the kids grow older and masterfully building to an epic climax of good vs. evil. It’s hard to imagine our world without “Harry Potter.” Now, Max is bringing adventure to the small screen with a decade-long TV series that promises to take us deeper into the wizarding world than ever before. With a brand-new cast, fresh creative vision, and a massive budget to...

This may not come as a huge surprise, but it turns out that the "Harry Potter" movies are remarkably popular. To clarify, despite the fact that the first movie based on J.K. Rowling's best-selling books came out nearly 25 years ago, it remains a streaming juggernaut. To that end, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," aka "The Philosopher's Stone" outside of the U.S., was one of the most popular streaming titles in 2024.

According to numbers provided by Digital-i, (via Deadline), "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was viewed over 40 million times on the Max streaming service last year. Though not widely regarded as the best "Harry Potter" movie by any means, being first clear counts for a lot. Digging deeper into the numbers, director Christopher Columbus' film reached nearly 20% of Warner Bros. Discovery's total subscriber base, which is pretty remarkable.

These numbers, more specifically, were provided by Digital-i's...

The Wizarding World fandom remains strong ahead of HBO's upcoming Harry Potter reboot. Digital-i's British streaming exports list for 2024 has just been revealed, with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone appearing on the list with an impressive viewership milestone.

According to Deadline, the Harry Potter movie — known as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States — was watched more than 40 million times on Max last year. The first installment in the Warner Bros. film series reached nearly 20 percent of the streamer's subscribers in the measured territories, placing it eighth on the list. The Philosopher's Stone was the oldest movie to appear on the list, which measured viewings outside the UK to Netflix, Disney, Prime Video, and Max in the U.S., Japan, South Korea, Canada, and Australia, among other key territories. The only other movie to appear on the list that did not debut in 2024 was Saltburn, which...

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone remains a fan favorite worldwide, according to Digital-i’s British streaming exports list 2024. Despite being nearly 25 years old, the film continues to attract millions of viewers across different countries.

The first Harry Potter movie was one of only two older titles to make the list. The only other pre-2024 project included was Saltburn, which was released on Prime Video in late 2023 after its time in theaters.

The analysis shows that The Philosopher’s Stone was watched more than 40 million times on Max last year. It reached almost 20% of Max subscribers in key markets, making it the eighth most-watched title on the list. The movie performed especially well in Latin America, where it reached 26.6% of subscribers, ranking fifth. Another Harry Potter film, The Goblet of Fire, also made it into the top 10.

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Exclusive: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone continues to cast a spell over fans around the world, according to Digital-i’s British streaming exports list 2024.

The first Harry Potter movie was one of only two projects launched before 2024 that made the inaugural list, which is measured via viewing outside the UK to Netflix, Disney, Prime Video and Max in the U.S., Japan, South Korea, Canada, Australia and key territories across Lat Am and Europe. Given that The Philosopher’s Stone premiered nearly 25 years ago, this is quite the feat. The only other project on the list launched prior to 2024 was Saltburn, which moved to Prime Video in late 2023 after a theatrical run.

The Harry Potter movie was watched more than 40 million times on Max last year and reached nearly 20% of the Wbd streamer’s subs in the measured territories, placing it eighth on the list, according to the analysis firm.

In the summer of 1997, United Kingdom readers perused through their local bookshops. The debut novel from author J.K. Rowling adorned shelves, with its cover artwork featuring a young boy with a peculiar lightning-shaped scar on his forehead and messy black hair, donning John Lennon-esque circular spectacles and a black cloak over a white dress shirt with a red and gold scarf around his neck, all while curiously anticipating the arrival of a train with the sign "Hogwarts Express" on the front. Two questions immediately come to mind: "Who is Harry Potter?" and "What is the Philosopher's Stone?"

Nearly 30 years later, it's safe to say that those U.K. readers fell in love with Harry Potter and the Wizarding World. Little did they know that Harry would become inarguably the most popular protagonist in children's literature of the 21st century, spawning seven books, 11 feature films, a play on the West End and Broadway,...

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Magic has many faces, and so does its most famous name. Across seven books, eight films, a spinoff series, and an upcoming TV adaptation, Harry Potter has become a global phenomenon. But for a story so universally recognized, its very first chapter arrived with an unexpected twist—two different titles in the English-speaking world.

The Philosopher’s Stone: A Title With Deep Roots

Jk Rowling’s debut novel, published in the UK in 1997, introduced readers to a boy who lived, a castle of wonders, and a stone with legendary powers. It was Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, a title deeply rooted in the lore of alchemy, where the mythical stone was said to transform metals into gold and grant eternal life.

To British readers, this connection was clear but to American publishers, however, it posed a dilemma.

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John Lithgow, the Hollywood legend who was recently cast as Albus Dumbledore in the TV reboot of the Harry Potter franchise, has teased his version of the beloved Hogwarts Headmaster and one of the most important characters of the Wizarding World. While many still disagree over the casting of the show (and just the show in general), the Harry Potter TV series is happening, and Lithgow's remarks are pretty exciting for those on board.

Per Variety, the actor, who is best known for shows like The Crown and 3rd Rock From the Sun and movies like Shrek and Interstellar, was featured in an episode of their series Know Their Lines, where celebrities answer questions about their careers. Lithgow spoke about many of his roles in films and television. Nevertheless, he also teased his role in the Harry Potter TV reboot, saying that due to the complexity and scope, it will...

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It's important to remember the ongoing controversial statements by the creator of the Harry Potter franchise. Cbr supports the hard work of industry professionals on properties fans know and love and the wider world of Harry Potter that fans have adopted as their own. You can find Cbr's continuing coverage on J.K. Rowling here.

The epic Harry Potter fantasy is full of major reveals throughout with plenty of seeds planted by J.K. Rowling leading up to them. Some foreshadowing happens earlier than others, and it's clear Rowling knew the broad strokes of where the story was going early on. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows featured the most shocking reveal as the final installment. These moments tied the entire series together and helped...

British actor Simon Fisher-Becker has sadly passed away. Best known for his roles in fantasy movies and TV series, fans might recognize him, especially from his iconic scenes in Harry Potterand Doctor Who.Fisher-Becker embodied some of the most timeless characters in the media, like Doctor Who's Dorium Maldovar. As such, people could often find him at different science fiction conventions. In Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Fisher-Becker portrayed the Far Friar, Hufflepuff's affable ghost, giving fans the only live-action adaptation of this amazing character so far.

The Fat Friar might be a small character in the Harry Potter franchise, but as with every personality in the series, his supportive role enriches the storytelling and world-building of the saga. The Fat Friar's background story, cheerful personality, and kindness show his powerful Hufflepuff roots. As brief as this role is, Ficher-Becker shines in it, adding the good-natured and...

The upcoming Harry Potter series is one of the most anticipated projects, especially as it's been teased as a more "faithful adaptation" of J.K. Rowling's book series. With few details about the upcoming version, the series is expected to feature an all-new cast.

With only one character officially confirmed, John Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore, and two more in negotiations, Janet McTeer as Professor Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape, the anticipation is growing. Many original stars, including lead actor Daniel Radcliffe, have teased that they will not be a part of the new series, but others have shown an interest in coming back. One of them is Hero Fiennes-Tiffin, who told Us Weekly he'd love to play "any character" in the upcoming series.

Fiennes-Tiffin was one of several actors to play Lord Voldemort. The actor played the 11-year-old version of Tom Riddle in Harry Potter...

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TheHarry Potter book series has many funny characters. But when talking about funny characters and moments in the saga, many remember the Weasley twins and their pranks. Yet there was one other character who was quite hilarious, a bit sassy, and who used sarcasm on a daily basis: Harry himself. However, the Harry Potter movies don't do Harry's humor justice.

Harry Potter had a much stronger personality in the book series. He would talk back to Dudley or his Uncle Vernon, and even to some Hogwarts teachers or to his biggest bully, Draco Malfoy. However, the...

Actor Simon Fisher-Becker, whose work included roles in the Doctor Who and Harry Potter franchises, has passed away. He was 63 years old.

Per Deadline, Fisher-Becker's husband announced the actor's death on social media in a post that noted, "I have some very sad news. At 2:50 this afternoon Simon passed away." The news was subsequently confirmed by his agent. No additional information was shared about the circumstances of Fisher-Becker's passing, such as a cause of death.

"Today I lost not only a client in Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years standing. I shall never forget the phone call I made to him when he was offered the part of Dorium Maldovar in BBC’s Doctor Who," Jaffrey Management agent Kim Barry said in a statement. "Simon was also a writer, a raconteur and a great public speaker. He helped me out enormously and was kind, gracious and interested in everyone.

Simon Fisher-Becker, a British actor known for his roles in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and the series “Doctor Who,” died Sunday. He was 63.

Fisher-Becker’s death was announced by the actor’s husband on Facebook, with no cause of death or location revealed. In the post, he wrote: “I have some very sad news. At 2:50 this afternoon Simon passed away … I’m not sure at this point if I’ll be posting again. Thank you.”

Fisher-Becker appeared in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” as the Hufflepuff ghost Fat Friar. In three episodes of “Doctor Who,” he played Dorium Maldovar, a black marketeer who owed the Eleventh Doctor a big favor. Fisher-Becker went on to be cast in the ensemble of Tom Hooper’s “Les Misérables” for the song “Master of the House,” appeared in one episode of “Getting On” alongside Joanna Scanlan and played Dante Harper...

Simon Fisher-Becker, a British actor who had a recurring role in Doctor Who, died Sunday. He was 63.

His death was announced by his husband on Facebook. The actor’s agent confirmed the news in a statement shared with Deadline. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Fisher-Becker appeared as Dorium Maldovar in three episodes of Doctor Who, as well as spinoff audio episodes of the BBC and Disney+ sci-fi series.

He featured in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as Hufflepuff ghost Fat Friar. Other credits include Tom Hooper’s 2012 pic Les Misérables, TV’s Waterside, BBC comedy Puppy Love and BBC drama Doctors.

“I have some very sad news. At 2:50 this afternoon Simon passed away,” Fisher-Becker’s husband Tony wrote on Facebook.

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Kim Barry, an agent at Jaffrey Management, said: “Today I lost not only a client in Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years standing.

Harry Potter is still a beloved franchise today, well over ten years after the original film series concluded. With some of the most iconic characters in cinema history, the series introduced audiences across the globe to a world of magic the likes of which had never been seen before. Along with all the incredible sets and special effects, came some truly amazing pieces of dialogue that would stand the test of time, becoming memes or words of affirmation over a decade later.

To love these movies is to open one's heart to the idea that magic can be found even in the simplest joys of life. Some of Harry Potter's best quotes reflect this, finding incredible meaning or power, whether it be to uplift the viewer or to shatter their heart. The question then is which lines from each movie were the best? Depending on the fan, it will be a different answer.

While his name may not be familiar, actor Simon Fisher-Becker has been part of two of the biggest sci-fi and fantasy franchises in history. In sad news shared by the actor’s agent, it has been revealed that the 63-year-old passed away on Sunday. Fisher-Becker became best known for playing the roles of Dorium Maldovar, the blue-skinned Crespallion black marketeer seen multiple times during Matt Smith’s Doctor Who run, and as The Fat Friar in the 2001 movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

In a statement released to MailOnline, Jeffrey Management agent Kim Barry confirmed the actor’s death, and paid tribute to “not only a client, but a close personal friend.” The statement in full read:

“Today I lost not only a client in Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years standing. I shall never forget the phone call I made to him when he was...

Remember the first time you saw Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? The twinkling candles floating above the Great Hall, the cozy Christmas at Hogwarts—it’s a bundle of nostalgia that still feels like stepping into a real-life fairy tale. Well, we’ve Chris Columbus to thank for this magical world that felt timeless and enchanting.

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But then came Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban—a complete game-changer. Alfonso Cuarón shook things up with darker tones and moodier lighting and set the tone for the upcoming movies that were meant to be dark and heartbreaking. But sadly, no one could replicate the grim tone set by Cuarón, which led to the series gradually losing its whimsical charm and getting stuck in what felt like a never-ending thunderstorm.

Alfonso Cuarón set the stage for Harry Potter...

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The magical world of Harry Potter is set to enchant the audience once more as HBO embarks on an ambitious television reboot of the beloved series by J.K. Rowling. The new series promises more canonical events to take place, a deeper dive into the intricate details from the original books. The show will provide a fresh perspective on the original tale that has captivated audiences worldwide.

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The announcement of the reboot series has ignited excitement among fans and critics alike. HBO executive Sarah Aubrey commented on the casting process, suggesting that there would not be any familiar faces from the original movies.

HBO's upcoming Harry Potter reboot is one of the most anticipated projects. With an already established fanbase, the series comes with a lot of pressure in terms of casting, storytelling, and universe.

With a premiere date tentatively set for 2026, HBO hasn't revealed any details about the upcoming project. The only known details were Warner Bros. Discovery's pledge for a more accurate depiction of the seven novels in J.K. Rowling's original Harry Potter series, and that critically acclaimed actor John Lithgow will be the new Professor Albus Dumbledore. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the series has received a disappointing update for the movie fans.

Speaking whether the new series will feature any of the original actors, Warner Bros. Discovery's IP exec Sarah Aubrey revealed the executives are looking at new, fresh talent, instead of casting some of the original actors.

We don’t want to repeat people that were in the movies.

Hollywood can be a cruel and grueling industry that uses the glaring spotlight of fame, wealth, and celebrity to blind people to the fact that its so-called stars are human, too. Actors like Emma Watson and Millie Bobby Brown have been repeatedly forced under the microscopic scrutiny of tabloids and paparazzi, mostly for clickbait headlines, and they have both called the media out on it.

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While social media makes it much more accessible for the public to keep an eye on their favorite stars all over the world, the relentless harassment of the media makes it difficult for stars to keep their cool. From dissecting and over-analyzing their physicality, looks, mannerisms in public, and speech patterns, the media has made it their business to intrude upon every personal aspect of actors’ lives even beyond what is deemed appropriate.

And Millie Bobby Brown is done keeping quiet about it,...

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Sometimes, the smallest details are the most underappreciated, and one in particular stands as the most brilliant part of Harry Potter’s legacy. The franchise has long since outgrown the story of the "Boy Who Lived," evolving into a lifestyle brand that has transfigured households, theme parks, and stores with merchandise ranging from clothing to collectibles to food. However, one creation has transported fans to the halls of Hogwarts and beyond, in...

Jason Isaacs is best known for giving life to Lucius Malfoy in theHarry Potterfilm franchise, and has said something that will probably make you shed a few tears if you're a fan of the wizarding world. In the same spirit as his character in the movies, Isaacs is not exactly joyful when he reminisces about playing the character and says that the movies "weren’t that much fun to make."

Isaacs was featured on the BBC's talk show The One Show,where he spoke about his career. Having appeared films like The Patriot and TV shows like The Oa and, most recently, The White Lotus, he played the antagonist Lucius Malfoy in six of the eight Harry Potter movies. Lucius is the father of Draco Malfoy, Harry's enemy throughout his run at Hogwarts. Although Isaacs wasn't typecast for his role in the Harry Potter universe, it's undeniable that Malfoy...

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While there have been several rumors surrounding the casting of Max's Harry Potter TV Series, official news on actors for the program has been surprisingly quiet. This long period of silence finally ended on February 25, with the reveal that John Lithgow will be the latest actor to portray Albus Dumbledore. He will join the likes of Richard Harris, Michael Gambon, and Jude Law, who have all taken on Hogwarts headmaster. Speaking to ScreenRant, John Lithgow has stated how the role will "define" him for the "last chapter of his life." The actor was contacted to depict Albus Dumbledore at the Sundance Film Festival and noted how it came as a "surprise" to him. John Lithgow has confirmed his intentions to stay in the role for...

It's important to remember the ongoing controversial statements by the creator of the Harry Potter franchise. Cbr supports the hard work of industry professionals on properties fans know and love, and the wider world of Harry Potter that fans have adopted as their own. You can find Cbr's continuing coverage of Rowling here.

Harry Potter is an incredible fantasy saga that remains one of the most popular and beloved decades after the first book was published. The book series introduced characters with intricate backstories and memorable character arcs. Fans of Harry Potter got to follow characters like Harry, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger as they grew up in the wizarding world and faced multiple challenges in their journey to defeat one of the darkest wizards of all time, Lord Voldemort. Other characters like Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape also play a big role in the story, and their stories, scenes...

The Harry Potter universe is starting to shape up, as the first actor has been officially confirmed for the upcoming HBO TV series reboot. With John Lithgow set to play Professor Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming series, he also clarified something important: he wants to do the character justice.

Lithgow just confirmed in a recent interview with ScreenRant that he was going to become the new Professor Dumbledore, after the rumors that he was close to signing a deal broke out in mid-February. The actor has a long list of accolades and awards, but he was born in New York, US, instead of the UK or Ireland, the way some people would expect. In a new interview with Collider, the American actor clarified Dumbledore will be British.

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The actor got very real about the magical part of the films.

Fresh off of the Oscar-nominated Conclave, John Lithgow has committed to playing one of the most iconic Harry Pottercharacters of all time in HBO's upcoming reboot. After being in negotiations with the network, the actor recently confirmed he will form part of the new series, playing the headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore. And while no other actors have been officially revealed from HBO's Harry Potter, Lithgow has some exciting words about what he believes will be a "tremendous" cast.

Speaking with MovieWeb, Lithgow expressed his excitement about joining HBO's Harry Potter reboot and teased that he will be "working with great people in a great city full of great actors." Of course, Lithgow does not confirm or deny any other potential castings, but he predicts the seven-season show will do them justice. Additionally, the six-time Emmy winner revealed his reaction to people sharing their glowing opinions about his career-defining casting as Dumbledore.

John Lithgow is the first star confirmed for HBO's Harry Potter TV series, in which he'll play Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore. While Lithgow is excited to take the baton from the late Michael Gambon, the legendary actor had some reservations about the reboot at first. "My first question is, 'Do we really need this?' There have been wonderful Harry Potter films and books," Lithgow tells MovieWeb, "And people know the books by heart."

While it's been close to 14 years since the final installment in the Harry Potter film franchise, many fans wondered if HBO's new reboot was necessary. Now that Lithgow has confirmed his casting as wizarding icon Albus Dumbledore, it's only a matter of time before we learn who will play lead protagonists Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Production on Season 1 is scheduled to start in April 2025 with a tentative release date of 2026 or 2027.

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HBO's upcoming reboot of Harry Potter finally has at least one confirmed cast member, and he's going all-in to portray an iconic character. Although the network has remained tight-lipped about the cast of the controversial remake, one name surfaced recently that was reportedly set to join Harry Potter. No stranger to television, the six-time Emmy-winning actor John Lithgow was in talks to play the beloved headmaster of Hogwarts in the new reboot from HBO. Now, Lithgow himself has commented on the news, confirming he'll be staying at Hogwarts for a long, long time.

During an interview with Screen Rant, Conclave star John Lithgow confirmed he is set to play Dumbledore in HBO's Harry Potter. Additionally, he talked about the process of choosing to spend a good part of the rest of his professional career and life working on the new adaptation. The HBO series will adapt each book into a full season of television,...

The legendary Harry Potterfantasy series depicts a world within a world where witches and wizards live in secret among non-magical folk around the globe. All wizards and witches are united by their affinity for magic and their knowledge of wizarding history, but a few are simply more talented or better educated than others. Meanwhile, some wizards never rise above mediocrity.

Then again, certain witches and wizards in Harry Potter have become truly powerful either through innate talent, tireless study, or real-life experience with magical combat. The wizarding world is home to many powerful witches, some even more powerful than Harry Potter himself. Strong female characters are an important representation in any work of literature and film, and Harry Potter features its fair share of powerful witches.

Updated on February 23, 2025, by Andrea Sandoval: The Harry Potter series has some of the most compelling, interesting, and complex female characters in popular culture.

If you're a longtime fan of the "Harry Potter" books, I'm gonna need you to name all of Harry's major physical characteristics ... which should be an easy ask, because series author Joanne Kathleen Rowling (who styles her name as J.K. Rowling) is constantly talking about them. He has very dark black hair, a lightning bolt scar on his forehead, wears round glasses, is relatively skinny and gawky, and he has green eyes. That last thing is really, really important; Harry's eyes, which look just like those of his late mother Lily Potter, are vital to the overall story. So why does Daniel Radcliffe, who plays Harry Potter in the film franchise that came out between 2001 and 2011, have obviously blue eyes throughout the popular movies?

In an issue of Empire Magazine that commemorated the franchise's 20th anniversary in 2021, "Harry Potter" producer David Heyman cleared up the issue of Harry's canonically green...

Portraying the misguided, villainous aristocratic Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter saga introduced Jason Isaacs to a global audience 20 years ago. However, being recognized as one of the franchise’s memorable antagonists means that fan interactions come in many shapes and sizes, as the actor recently relayed in an interview with The Telegraph.

Despite his dubiously-intentioned role in the story of Harry Potter, Lucius Malfoy and his family don’t quite end the story as complete bad guys and gain some kind of redemptive moment as the Battle of Hogwarts reaches its crescendo – albeit as a pack of cowards high-tailing it away from the chaos. For Isaacs, though, even the villains of a story draw a crowd when out in public, which can lead to some peculiar moments when one has to wonder if they are still in some kind of heightened fantasy version of reality that the movies take place in.

The 2000s and early 2010s were marked with a boon of young adult books getting adapted into the big screen. This could really be seen as starting with the runaway success of 2001's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" adaptation and its subsequent sequels. However, 2008's "Twilight" movie took things to another level, prompting studios to adapt pretty much any book that preteens were obsessed with. Some of these failed to launch, while others became cemented into the public consciousness, like "Twilight" and "The Hunger Games." but "The Maze Runner" series absolutely belongs in that latter category too.

Out of all the films to come out during the YA craze, "The Maze Runner" had the biggest bang for its buck, grossing $348 million against a relatively paltry $34 million budget. Two film sequels followed with "The Scorch Trials" and "The Death Cure," but it all began with that first story about a...

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Stephen Fry has addressed the growing speculation about his involvement in the upcoming Harry Potter series, and undeniably, the idea of him in a starring role would be magical.

With HBO’s adaptation of the beloved Wizarding World set to begin production this summer, rumors about the cast have been swirling nonstop. While nothing official has been confirmed yet, an HBO rep told Variety, “We appreciate that such a high-profile series will draw a lot of rumour and speculation. As we make our way through pre-production, we will only confirm details as we finalise deals.”

What a magnificent photo. J.K. Rowling with Stephen Fry, at the Royal Albert Hall, presenting Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/UbGIZJlkge

— The Rowling Library (@rowlinglibrary) November 25, 2021

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Warwick Davis has been working in the film industry since the age of 11, the same age students go to Hogwarts in Harry Potter. The actor played several characters not only in the Wizarding World but also in Star Wars.

On Sunday, Feb. 16, the actor received BAFTA's highest honor, the Fellowship prize for his longtime career. Before he hit the stage, the actor received praise not only from a Harry Potter co-star but a Star Wars alum, as well. Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter, presented the award, and Star Wars' Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill, shared a lovely tribute, as well.

In his speech, shared online by Spanish outlet 20minutos, Felton highlights, "Last week, Warwick Davis celebrated his 55th birthday. Given that he starred in his first film at the age of 11, and has rarely been off our screens since, that just goes to show how talented, how hardworking,...

Daisy Ridley may have grown up a huge Harry Potter fan, but she has no desire to take on a role in the forthcoming television series adaptation. And before you assume her rationale has anything to do with the controversies surrounding the franchise's creator, J.K. Rowling, think again. It's merely because she is such a big fan that she believes "the pressure" would be too intimidating to overcome.

In a quote the actress gave at a screening for her new film Cleaner, Ridley was quite direct about the reasons as to why she never even considered trying to be cast in the production:

"I haven't asked to be a part of it because, honestly, I am so… Those performances are so phenomenal that I feelit would be so terrifying to take on one of those roles. Just, I mean… a huge commitment of time, but really it's just, I just love the films.

When the first "Harry Potter" film released in 2001, director Chris Columbus, then best known for "Home Alone," introduced the word to Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger and placed them in the wizarding world beloved by fans of the book series. So why did Columbus direct the first movie, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (or "Philosopher's Stone" if you're outside of the United States), follow it up with "Chamber of Secrets," and then leave the franchise as a director? Put simply, the guy was really tired.

In a retrospective with The Hollywood Reporter in 2021 celebrating 20 years of the "Harry Potter" film franchise, Columbus explained that both "Sorcerer's Stone" and "Chamber of Secrets" had incredibly arduous shooting schedules. "'Sorcerer's Stone' took 160 days of shooting, which is ridiculously long," Columbus recalled. "And then, immediately after we stopped shooting, we started shooting 'Chamber of Secrets,...

One of the most beloved characters in Harry Potteris Hagrid. He is brought to life brilliantly by the late Robbie Coltrane, who exuberates so much warmth in the part. While the character was beloved in the Harry Potter books, it was the film version of Hagrid that truly brought the character to life. Yet, despite him being a fan-favorite character, there are lots of facts about him that fans would only know if they read the books.

Hagrid may have been popular in the Harry Potter movies, but they still omitted many details about the half-giant. This means that there are several facts about Hagrid's life that only book readers will know. These fascinating revelations shine a new light on Rubeus Hagrid and his role within the Wizarding World.

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Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire

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