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Depp Out Of 'Fantastic Beasts' Franchise CNN is reporting that Johnny Depp is stepping down from the 'Fantastic Beasts' franchise. On Friday, Warner Brothers announced Depp will no longer play the villainous dark wizard at the center of the.. Credit: Wochit Duration: 00:36Published 3 weeks ago


Tom Felton working on 'Harry Potter' reunion to celebrate anniversary Tom Felton is working on a 'Harry Potter' reunion to celebrate the movie saga's upcoming anniversary. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:59Published on October 20, 2020

Tom Felton planning a Harry Potter reunion Tom Felton has revealed that he is planning a "digital celebration" with his 'Harry Potter' castmates to mark 19 years since the release of the first film, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'. Credit: Bang Media International Limited Duration: 00:54Published on October 20, 2020

How to spot a Harry Potter first edition A rare first edition of Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone is beingauctioned in the Midlands next week. Hansons Auctioneers expect the book tosell for around £30,000 - but possibly as much as.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:24Published on October 8, 2020

Harry Potter statue unveiled in Leicester Square A statue of the character Harry Potter, based on the JK Rowling novels, hasbeen unveiled in London’s Leicester Square. The monument depicts the famousyoung wizard playing Quidditch, a scene from the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:44Published on September 30, 2020

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Actor John Cleese accused of transphobia English actor John Cleese, best known for co-founding the Monty Python comedy troupe, has been accused of transphobia after defending author JK Rowling and joking about trans identities on social.. GScene - Published 2 days ago
Divina De Campo doesn’t understand why JK Rowling ‘is worried about public bogs’ when she ‘lives in a castle’ Divina De Campo had several choice words for JK Rowling and Dame Edna Everage over their antagonising remarks about trans lives. The Drag Race UK star talked candidly about Rowling’s recent.. PinkNews - Published 3 days ago
Jonathan Van Ness has had it with ‘cruel’ John Cleese. Officially Jonathan Van Ness had nothing but scorn for John Cleese after the Monty Python star let loose another string of anti-trans tweets in support of JK Rowling. For reasons known only to John Cleese, the.. PinkNews - Published 4 days ago

John Cleese says he ‘identifies as a Cambodian police woman’ as he doubles down on his support for JK Rowling John Cleese doubled down on his support for JK Rowling for her anti-trans views while appearing to mock trans people because that’s how he spends his Sunday morning (November 22) apparently. The.. PinkNews - Published 5 days ago
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shows support for ‘transphobic’ JK Rowling Popular ‘feminist’ author and public speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has shared a message of support for Harry Potter writer, JK Rowling, who has been branded as anti-trans by many. GScene - Published 1 week ago
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie thinks JK Rowling’s anti-trans essay was ‘a perfectly reasonable piece’ Acclaimed feminist author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie thinks JK Rowling’s explosive anti-trans essay was “a perfectly reasonable piece”. In a lengthy essay, posted to her own website in June,.. PinkNews - Published 2 weeks ago

Six the Musical writers Marlow and Moss pull-out of appearance after finding out they shared the same bill as JK Rowling Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the writers of the West End musical Six, have pulled out of a radio slot after they learned that JK Rowling was also being interviewed. The duo had been scheduled to appear.. PinkNews - Published 2 weeks ago
JK Rowling: Releasing The Ickabog gave me a sense of purpose during lockdown JK Rowling has said writing The Ickabog during the pandemic gave her a “sense of purpose” as she worried about the impact of coronavirus on families. Belfast Telegraph - Published 2 weeks ago
Harry Potter author JK Rowling's new children's fairytale book launches The proceeds of the new book will go towards helping support vulnerable groups who’ve been impacted by Covid-19. Daily Record - Published 2 weeks ago
JK Rowling's The Ickabog child illustrators chosen for book BBC Local News: Bristol -- A handful of children, including one from Bristol, are picked out of 18,000 entries for The Ickabog. BBC Local News - Published 2 weeks agoAlso reported by •BBC News

Stephen Fry ‘disappoints’ trans fans by narrating JK Rowling’s new audiobook JK Rowling has announced that Stephen Fry will narrate the audiobook of her fairytale The Ickabog, to the disappointment of his trans fans. On Monday (November 9), Rowling announced on Twitter that the.. PinkNews - Published 2 weeks ago
Belfast pupil's delight at helping to illustrate JK Rowling book A Belfast student says she's overjoyed after being picked to help illustrate JK Rowling's new fairytale, The Ickabog. Belfast Telegraph - Published 3 weeks ago
Johnny Depp booted from JK Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts after losing ‘wife beater’ libel case Johnny Depp confirmed Friday (6 November) that in the fallout of his legal challenge against a British newspaper that called him a “wife beater”, he has resigned from his role in the Fantastic.. PinkNews - Published 3 weeks ago	Literary giant Margaret Atwood artfully shuts down transphobes in the simplest of terms Margaret Atwood has shut down transphobes everywhere with stunning logic, clearly laying out why everyone should recognise the validity of trans identities. In the wake of JK Rowling’s explosive.. PinkNews - Published 3 weeks ago
Ellen DeGeneres’ popularity dealt another massive blow, capping off a year plagued by controversy Ellen DeGeneres has lost hundreds of thousands of social media followers – more than any other celebrity this year – a report has found. DeGeneres has seen her Twitter and Instagram followings.. PinkNews - Published 3 weeks ago	Man who paid for JK Rowling billboard ‘arrested for antagonising and trying to punch protesters’ A man who paid for an “I heart JK Rowling” billboard following the author’s comments on trans lives has reportedly been arrested for “antagonising protestors and even attempting to punch.. PinkNews - Published on October 26, 2020
SNL’s Kate McKinnon takes snide swipe at JK Rowling in hilarious sketch with Adele Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon tore into JK Rowling’s controversial comments against trans people in a snide sketch with none other than Adele. Adele, who invented humanity’s capacity to.. PinkNews - Published on October 26, 2020	JK Rowling transvestite killer book critics have lostthe plot says William Boyd Scots author wades into the transgender row as he attacks the growing “cancel culture” which threatens literary freedom. Daily Record - Published on October 25, 2020
Network Rail ‘inundated’ with complaints after removing ‘antagonistic’ JK Rowling billboard Network Rail received hundreds of complaints after it removed a “clearly antagonistic” advert expressing support for JK Rowling. The poster was paid for by Posie Parker, one of Britain’s loudest.. PinkNews - Published on October 19, 2020	JK Rowling Edinburgh Waverley poster triggers complaint battle with rail bosses Network Rail bosses received hundreds of messages after removing a poster backing the author’s controversial transgender comments. Daily Record - Published on October 18, 2020
Feminist icon Roxane Gay thinks JK Rowling was ‘rightly vilified’ after ‘painting herself as a victim’ Roxane Gay thinks Harry Potter author JK Rowling was “rightly vilified” when she tried to turn her explosive views on trans people into a “grand statement on gender”. The queer author of Bad.. PinkNews - Published on October 13, 2020	SNL star Pete Davidson loved Harry Potter so much he got a tattoo, before JK Rowling’s ‘disappointing’ outbursts Pete Davidson has expressed his regret at getting a Harry Potter themed tattoo before JK Rowling made her “disappointing” anti-trans views public. Asked about his thoughts on the controversy.. PinkNews - Published on October 11, 2020
Stephen King, Margaret Atwood and more than 1,000 literary heroes ‘put their names on the line’ for trans and non-binary people Stephen King, Margaret Atwood and Neil Gaiman have joined more than 1,800 American and Canadian literary figures in pledging their support for trans and non-binary people. As JK Rowling’s explosive.. PinkNews - Published on October 9, 2020	H from Steps on JK Rowling, trans skaters in Dancing on Ice, and why the band will never, ever do Eurovision Ian Watkins, or “H from Steps” as he’s more widely known, has been busy during lockdown. No, he hasn’t gone slightly mad, he’s just been keeping his twin sons occupied with various creative.. PinkNews - Published on October 9, 2020
Harry Potter author JK Rowling honours her Gloucestershire home The village will be presented with a special Harry Potter golden banner Gloucester Citizen - Published on October 5, 2020Also reported by •Gloucestershire Echo •Stroud Life	Harry Potter video game boss insists JK Rowling ‘has the right to express her opinions’ on trans people The president of Warner Bros Games, the publishers behind the upcoming big-budget open-world Harry Potter video game, allegedly said that JK Rowling “has the right to hold her opinions” on trans.. PinkNews - Published on October 2, 2020
Hundreds more literary figures sign powerful letter of support to trans and non-binary people. JK Rowling still yet to add her name A powerful letter of solidarity from the literary community to trans and non-binary people has amassed a staggering 1,500 signatures, showing that love always triumphs over hate. The open letter,.. PinkNews - Published on October 1, 2020	John Cleese argues with ‘sad’ fans after insisting he’s ‘proud’ to stand in solidarity with JK Rowling Monty Python’s John Cleese has disappointed fans by declaring he is “proud” to stand alongside JK Rowling in defence of her explosive views on trans people. The comedy actor, who played Nearly.. PinkNews - Published on October 1, 2020
John Cleese adds name to list of cultural figures supporting JK Rowling John Cleese has added his name to a list of signatories of a letter supporting JK Rowling, amid a row over her stance on transgender issues. Belfast Telegraph - Published on September 30, 2020	More than 200 literary giants sending ‘message of love’ to trans and non-binary people after JK Rowling open letter More than 200 literary giants, including Jeanette Winterson and Malorie Blackman, have signed their names to “a message of love and solidarity” for trans and non-binary people. The letter, which.. PinkNews - Published on September 30, 2020
Eddie Redmayne: 'Vitriol' JK Rowling received over transgender rights comments is 'absolutely disgusting' Telegraph.co.uk - Published on September 29, 2020	Perfect explanation why cis men should never play trans women goes viral as Eddie Redmayne responds to JK Rowling As Eddie Redmayne moves to defend JK Rowling, trans allies have been quick to share a scene from the Netflix documentary Disclosure that perfectly articulates why the actor’s allyship is so.. PinkNews - Published on September 29, 2020
Gender-fluid model challenges JK Rowling to prove she’s an ally and back plans for a National LGBT+ Day A gender-fluid model is urging JK Rowling to endorse the creation of a National LGBT+ Day in Britain as a way of showing that the author “understands and supports” the queer community. Lady Lloyd,.. PinkNews - Published on September 28, 2020	Eddie Redmayne calls out ‘hideous torrent of abuse towards trans people’ – as he returns to work on JK Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them star Eddie Redmayne has called out a “hideous torrent of abuse” towards trans people online, as production resumes on the embattled JK Rowling film.. PinkNews - Published on September 28, 2020
JK Rowling expresses gratitude after literary luminaries write supportive letter JK Rowling has expressed her gratitude after playwright Sir Tom Stoppard and actress Frances Barber signed a letter saying she is a victim of “an insidious, authoritarian and misogynistic trend in.. Belfast Telegraph - Published on September 28, 2020	Pointless host Alexander Armstrong and Death in Paradise star Ben Miller ‘stand in solidarity’ with JK Rowling Pointless host Alexander Armstrong and Death in Paradise star Ben Miller have joined with Graham Linehan and supporters of the LGB Alliance in signing an open letter purporting to ‘stand in.. PinkNews - Published on September 28, 2020
JK Rowling tops book charts despite transphobia accusations JK Rowling’s new novel Troubled Blood (published under her pseudonym Robert Galbraith) has topped book charts despite many branding it as transphobic. GScene - Published on September 25, 2020	Brian Cox defends JK Rowling after trans comments backlash ContactMusic - Published on September 24, 2020
Succession star Brian Cox jumps to JK Rowling’s defence while lambasting inclusive language around menstruation Succession star Brian Cox has jumped to the defence of JK Rowling, blaming “cancel culture” for the public backlash against her explosive trans views. The Harry Potter author faced fierce.. PinkNews - Published on September 24, 2020	JK Rowling’s ‘cross-dressing serial killer’ book tops the charts – and people are pointing out the glaringly obvious JK Rowling has topped the UK book chart with her controversial new novel Troubled Blood, proving once and for all that cancel culture isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Troubled Blood, written under.. PinkNews - Published on September 23, 2020
JK Rowling platforms anti-trans shop selling ‘lesbians don’t have penises’ and ‘f**k your pronouns’ merch JK Rowling broke her Twitter silence following the release of her heavily-criticised new book by sharing a new purchase: a “This with doesn’t burn” t-shirt from a store which also sells.. PinkNews - Published on September 23, 2020	Judith Butler artfully dismantles trans-exclusionary feminism and JK Rowling. Hang this in the Louvre immediately The philosopher and feminist Judith Butler has skewered the tenets underpinning trans-exclusionary feminism in an email exchange so magnificent it should be printed out and framed. In an interview with.. PinkNews - Published on September 23, 2020
JK Rowling's 'very moving marital moment' ContactMusic - Published on September 21, 2020	JK Rowling: Making a mess of my life pushed me to write Harry Potter JK Rowling says that making “such a mess of my life” spurred her on to write her first Harry Potter novel. Belfast Telegraph - Published on September 21, 2020
Cornish pub and cafe feature in JK Rowling's new book The latest Cormoran Strike novel Troubled Blood by JK Rowling, writing as Robert Galbraith, has scenes set in Falmouth and St Mawes Cornish Guardian - Published on September 19, 2020

"JK Rowling"

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Actor John Cleese accused of transphobia

Divina De Campo doesn’t understand why JK Rowling ‘is worried about public bogs’ when she ‘lives in a castle’

Jonathan Van Ness has had it with ‘cruel’ John Cleese. Officially

John Cleese says he ‘identifies as a Cambodian police woman’ as he doubles down on his support for JK Rowling

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shows support for ‘transphobic’ JK Rowling

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie thinks JK Rowling’s anti-trans essay was ‘a perfectly reasonable piece’

Six the Musical writers Marlow and Moss pull-out of appearance after finding out they shared the same bill as JK Rowling

JK Rowling: Releasing The Ickabog gave me a sense of purpose during lockdown

Harry Potter author JK Rowling's new children's fairytale book launches

JK Rowling's The Ickabog child illustrators chosen for book

Stephen Fry ‘disappoints’ trans fans by narrating JK Rowling’s new audiobook

Belfast pupil's delight at helping to illustrate JK Rowling book

Johnny Depp booted from JK Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts after losing ‘wife beater’ libel case

Literary giant Margaret Atwood artfully shuts down transphobes in the simplest of terms

Ellen DeGeneres’ popularity dealt another massive blow, capping off a year plagued by controversy

Man who paid for JK Rowling billboard ‘arrested for antagonising and trying to punch protesters’

SNL’s Kate McKinnon takes snide swipe at JK Rowling in hilarious sketch with Adele

JK Rowling transvestite killer book critics have lostthe plot says William Boyd

Network Rail ‘inundated’ with complaints after removing ‘antagonistic’ JK Rowling billboard

JK Rowling Edinburgh Waverley poster triggers complaint battle with rail bosses

Feminist icon Roxane Gay thinks JK Rowling was ‘rightly vilified’ after ‘painting herself as a victim’

SNL star Pete Davidson loved Harry Potter so much he got a tattoo, before JK Rowling’s ‘disappointing’ outbursts

Stephen King, Margaret Atwood and more than 1,000 literary heroes ‘put their names on the line’ for trans and non-binary people

H from Steps on JK Rowling, trans skaters in Dancing on Ice, and why the band will never, ever do Eurovision

Harry Potter author JK Rowling honours her Gloucestershire home

Harry Potter video game boss insists JK Rowling ‘has the right to express her opinions’ on trans people

Hundreds more literary figures sign powerful letter of support to trans and non-binary people. JK Rowling still yet to add her name

John Cleese argues with ‘sad’ fans after insisting he’s ‘proud’ to stand in solidarity with JK Rowling

John Cleese adds name to list of cultural figures supporting JK Rowling

More than 200 literary giants sending ‘message of love’ to trans and non-binary people after JK Rowling open letter

Eddie Redmayne: 'Vitriol' JK Rowling received over transgender rights comments is 'absolutely disgusting'

Perfect explanation why cis men should never play trans women goes viral as Eddie Redmayne responds to JK Rowling

Gender-fluid model challenges JK Rowling to prove she’s an ally and back plans for a National LGBT+ Day

Eddie Redmayne calls out ‘hideous torrent of abuse towards trans people’ – as he returns to work on JK Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts

JK Rowling expresses gratitude after literary luminaries write supportive letter

Pointless host Alexander Armstrong and Death in Paradise star Ben Miller ‘stand in solidarity’ with JK Rowling

JK Rowling tops book charts despite transphobia accusations

Brian Cox defends JK Rowling after trans comments backlash

Succession star Brian Cox jumps to JK Rowling’s defence while lambasting inclusive language around menstruation

JK Rowling’s ‘cross-dressing serial killer’ book tops the charts – and people are pointing out the glaringly obvious

JK Rowling platforms anti-trans shop selling ‘lesbians don’t have penises’ and ‘f**k your pronouns’ merch

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JK Rowling's 'very moving marital moment'

JK Rowling: Making a mess of my life pushed me to write Harry Potter

Cornish pub and cafe feature in JK Rowling's new book