HARRY POTTER

Prior to the release of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” the future of the “Harry Potter” spinoff franchise was thrown into doubt. After spending a movie on “The Crimes of Grindelwald,” said crimes are hand-waved because wizards really seem to like genocide. The film revolves around stopping Grindelwald’s plan to become supreme mugwump by brainwashing Magic-Bambi, who apparently determines wizard democracy. Since the original Harry Potter series was ingrained in the childhood of many, I don’t think anything can take that away. Maybe it’s the nature of prequels, Rowling’s writing or previous Grindelwald Johnny Depp’s complicated legal situation hanging over the film.

The prequel series has tried to follow the Harry Potter playbook—but neglects the original franchise’s most spellbinding features.

“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” got off to a less than magical start in its first weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters.

The third of five planned Harry Potter prequels concerns a rigged election.

A new 10-part series on Showtime, "The First Lady," explores the private lives of some of the most revered public figures in American politics. CBS News' Lesley Stahl sits down with Michelle Pfeiffer (who plays Betty Ford), Viola Davis (Michelle Obama), and Gillian Anderson (Eleanor Roosevelt) about how they approached the roles of women who used the often-hidden power of their positions to change the course of history.

Mr Putin referenced the Harry Potter author during a speech condemning "cancel culture" in the West.

The Lavender Brown actor announced her pregnancy in December and tested positive for COVID-19 last month.

Michelle Hurd and Jeri Ryan star in an original audio drama, "Star Trek: Picard - No Man's Land."

The actor playing Harry Potter has been fired from the Broadway production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” following a complaint by a co-star about his conduct.

The actor playing Harry Potter has been fired from the Broadway production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” following a complaint by a co-star about his conduct. Producers said Sunday night that, after an independent investigation of the incident, they decided to terminate the contract of James Snyder. Snyder did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

Producers did not provide any details about the misconduct complaint by co-star Diane Davis.

Fans called out HBO after a photo of young Emma Roberts wearing Minnie Mouse ears mistakenly appeared in the "Return to Hogwarts" special.

During the "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" reunion, the Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy actors discussed their long friendship.

The special doesn't offer particularly new insights but is sure to tug on fans' heartstrings.

Putin has frequently used public appearances to take conservative position on culture war issues that he sees as Western, liberal viruses spreading in Russian society.

Few villains are as mysterious or elusive as He Who Must Not Be Named, so even those who have read the "Harry Potter" series can learn more about him

The leagues believe a name change will help "distance" themselves from J.K Rowling's beliefs.

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint will appear in an HBO Max special next year celebrating the film franchise. Rowling will be featured in archival footage, but will not join in person.

The retrospective will feature interviews with many of the film's actors and a look at the making of the series.

The retrospective special “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” will air as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day.

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" premiered on Nov. 16, 2001. To celebrate, we're dusting off our Pensieve and revisiting NPR's coverage from 20 years ago.

Its been 20 years since the release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone — check out what stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson are doing now!

Chris Columbus previously said Robin Williams wanted to play Lupin. He told Insider David Thewlis was "great," but Williams would've been "brilliant."

Sometimes, the bad or scary things are what they seem. In those cases, what do we parents do?

A cafe in Scotland's capital where author J.

International condemnation grows towards a Hungarian law banning depiction of homosexuality to under-18s.

Robinson presided over such bestsellers as J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" novels and Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" series.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday evening.

British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died.

According to police, a driver struck and killed a New York federal judge in Boca Raton on Friday. The driver then drove away and hit a 6-year-old boy. She went on to crash her car in Delray Beach and told paramedics she was "Harry Potter," cops say.

Many have also pointed to the Harry Potter series as a catalyst for them to deal with bullies and grief. An unbreakable vowAside from Rowling, WarnerMedia also faces a challenge from a deal it struck with NBCUniversal in 2016. The agreement, worth in the north of $250 million, allows the Comcast-owned NBC to show all of the Harry Potter films on cable until 2025. This allowed HBO Max to launch last May with all of the Harry Potter films in its digital library. Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."

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Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Attention witches and wizards, a new live-action Harry Potter series could be coming to HBO Max. "There are no Harry Potter series in development at the studio or on the streaming platform," representatives from Warner Bros. and HBO Max told CNBC in a statement. The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling has spawned spinoff books, 10 box-office features and theme park lands at Universal Studios in Florida and California. The author has come under scrutiny for comments made about the trans community and has faced backlash from even the most loyal of Harry Potter fans.

I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter himself, was the first star to make a statement on the matter. His thoughts were long, but to many “Harry Potter” fans, his words were very comforting. And in my opinion, nobody can touch that.”Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger, tweeted out in support of the trans community. Trans women are women, trans men are men and non-binary identities are valid.

Having Harry Potter himself read them to you, of course! J.K. Rowling is gathering up some of her famous muggle friends to bring fans the ultimate Harry Potter quarantine entertainment. The entire first book in Rowling’s wizarding series, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” will be available for fans to listen to, and each chapter will be read by a different celebrity once a week, starting off with Daniel Radcliffe, aka Harry Potter. The site is full of puzzles, quizzes and articles that focus on everything Harry Potter and Hogwarts. You can watch a video of Radcliffe reading chapter one of the book here, or listen to it on Spotify.

Luckily for us, there are tons of films that have gone on to become major movie franchises, with sequel after sequel bringing back some of the most beloved characters of all time. So, if you want to take a break from binging “The Office” for the 10th time and want to dig in to some classics, consider watching these movie franchises from front to back. ‘Star Wars’Writer and director George Lucas created a movie about a team of rebels fighting evil in a galaxy far, far away, and it’s gone on to become one of the most influential movie franchises of all time. ‘Toy Story’A lot of the movie franchises are for teens and adults, but the “Toy Story” movies are great because the entire family can enjoy them. ‘Marvel’Anyone who has gone to see a Marvel movie knows that there are a ton of them.

"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling is facing backlash after tweeting support for a researcher who has a history of making transphobic comments online. #IStandWithMaya #ThisIsNotADrill J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) December 19, 2019In March, Forstater publicly opposed a potential update to the U.K. "Trans women are women. Trans men are men. "Trans men, trans women, and non-binary people are not a threat, and to imply otherwise puts trans people at risk.

"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling is facing backlash after tweeting support for a researcher who has a history of making transphobic comments online. #IStandWithMaya #ThisIsNotADrill J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) December 19, 2019In March, Forstater publicly opposed a potential update to the U.K. "Trans women are women. Trans men are men. "Trans men, trans women, and non-binary people are not a threat, and to imply otherwise puts trans people at risk.

The third installment in the five-movie "Fantastic Beasts" franchise has a release date and a new screenwriter. While the previous two films, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" and "The Crimes of Grindelwald," were solely scripted by "Harry Potter" creator J.K. Rowling, the author will be getting co-byline with Steve Kloves, who helped adapt the original "Harry Potter" books into films. It's not entirely surprising that Kloves has been added as a writer for "Fantastic Beasts 3." Critics painted "The Crimes of Grindelwald" as having "glimmers of the magic" from the original "Harry Potter" films but not being quite as enchanting as its predecessors. Not only that, but "The Crimes of Grindelwald" had the lowest box-office haul in the U.S. and internationally of any "Harry Potter" film.

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J.K. Rowling, world-famous author of the "Harry Potter" series, says young people should avoid visiting or volunteering in orphanages when they go traveling. Rowling was speaking at the 2019 One Young World summit in London on Thursday to launch a new campaign, #HelpingNotHelping, by her children's charity Lumos. "Don't volunteer in orphanages," she said, adding that young people should also not visit these institutions. If young people did have money to give when they traveled, Rowling advised them to give it to local businesses as this better helped communities. "We are looking to educate people because changing mindsets is going to make the difference," she said.

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(CNN) - A Catholic school in Nashville is receiving a lot of what a school leader called "undesired attention" over a decision to remove the "Harry Potter" book series from its shelves. Dan Reehil, the pastor of St. Edward Catholic School, sent an e-mail to school staff explaining his reasoning for removing the books from the school's library. CNN called St. Edward Catholic School to request comment, but could not reach anyone. School says it's not a banAfter the school's decision started to gain attention, the Diocese's Superintendent of Schools Rebecca Hammel sent an e-mail to school staff clarifying the scope of the "Harry Potter" purge. In a copy of the letter provided to CNN, Hammel expressed regret that the decision had brought the school "undesired attention."

The 29-year-old "Harry Potter" star announced Monday that she's helping launch a free legal advice line for those experiencing sexual harassment at work in England and Wales. "This advice line is such a huge development in ensuring that all women are supported, wherever we work." The advice itself will be provided by the charity Rights of Women, which provides legal advice and assistance to women. Parliament passed the Equality Act, which defines and outlaws sexual harassment, in 2010. Deeba Syed, a senior legal officer at Rights of Women, said the purpose of the line is to empower women to utilize their legal rights.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Daniel Radcliffe isn't too old to play with toys. The actor, 30, best known as the titular wizard of the "Harry Potter" films, is voicing secret agent Rex Dasher in the upcoming animated action film "Playmobil: The Movie." The movie is based on the popular toy franchise Playmobil, similar to the wildly successful 2014 "LEGO Movie." In "Playmobil," Dasher partners with a food truck driver, voiced by Jim Gaffigan, and a savvy civilian, voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy, to rescue citizens who have vanished, distributor STX Entertainment says. "Saturday Night Live's" Kenan Thompson and musicians Adam Lambert and Meghan Trainor are also featured in the cast.

2005: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," the fourth installment in the film series, opens in theaters. Within five days of its release, the movie had grossed more than $102 million in North America alone, which ranks it the third-highest first-weekend tally for a Harry Potter film behind only the last two installments in the series, the two-part "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." It would go on to earn about $900 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of 2005 and the eighth-highest-grossing film of all time at that time. Hide Caption

2001: The fantasy movie "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," the first installment in the Harry Potter film series, opens in theaters. The film made $90.3 million in the United States during its first weekend, breaking the record for highest opening weekend of all time previously held by "The Lost World: Jurassic Park." The movie would end up making $974.7 million at the worldwide box office, $317.6 million of that in the U.S. alone, making it the second-highest grossing film in history at the time, as well as the highest grossing of 2001. Hide Caption

2002: Irish actor Richard Harris, perhaps best known for his role as King Arthur in the 1967 film "Camelot" and for playing Albus Dumbledore in the first two films in the "Harry Potter" series, dies of Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 72 in London, England. His other films included "The Sporting Life" and "The Field," both of which earned him Oscar nominations, "Gladiator," "Unforgiven" and "Cry, the Beloved Country." Hide Caption

2007: The seventh and last book of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," is released globally in 93 countries. The book broke sales records as the fastest-selling book ever, a record it still holds today. It sold 15 million copies in its first 24 hours, including more than 11 million in the United States and United Kingdom alone, beating the previous record set by Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," which had sold nine million copies on its first day in 2005. Hide Caption

The 2018 Tony Awards are in the books. Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban hosted the 72nd annual awards show from Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, for the first time. The two joked that the key to hosting the Tonys was never winning any awards. And Bareilles upheld her losing streak at the Tonys after being nominated for a song she wrote for "SpongeBob SquarePants." "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 and 2" won six awards, including best play and best director.

The book "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" debuted hours after its play version in London. Some fans in New York City waited after midnight Sunday for a chance to get a copy. The play, which lasts more than five hours, is sold out through May. Author J. K. Rowling described how she felt being there opening night.

The actor who played Neville Longbottom in the "Harry Potter" movies recently posed in a photoshoot that had author J.K. Rowling "stunned." CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Vladimir Duthiers have the pictures to show us why.

"Planet of the Apes" sequel makes debut this week "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," the latest in the film series, will debut this Friday. Plus, J.K. Rowling puts another story in the "Harry Potter" series. Suzanna Marques has today's Eye on Entertainment.

Sneak peek: Harry Potter's Diagon Alley Diagon Alley, the first place Harry Potter visited in the "wizarding world," is weeks away from opening at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. A few lucky diehard fans got a chance to see the attraction before anyone else. Amaka Ubaka reports.

Preview: Daniel Radcliffe talks Broadway and life after Harry Potter Tune in Tuesday on "CBS This Morning" for the full interview.

The perfect child: "60 Minutes"/Vanity Fair poll reveal parent preferences A new "60 Minutes"/Vanity Fair poll finds Harry Potter is the fictional child parents most want to have. Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair's digital director talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the other kids who made the list.