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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Thanks To Google, Harry Potter Fans Get First Look At HBO Series Set
Last Updated: Warner Bros. has built the entire Privet Drive for the upcoming Harry Potter series. In today's world, where technology has the power to connect every nook and corner of the world, nothing can be truly kept hidden for long, especially when it comes to something as popular as Harry Potter. With the new series in the making, fans have now found a surprise on the internet. They got a sneak peek at the filming location of the upcoming show, thanks to Google Earth. Google Earth Discovery A Reddit user shared a cool discovery on the subreddit dedicated to the upcoming HBO show. Using Google Earth's historical imagery feature, the fan was able to see the newly built Privet Drive set at the Warner Bros. studio in Leavesden, Watford. Privet Drive is going to play a crucial role in the show's early episodes as it is the exact place where Harry Potter grew up with the Dursleys before he headed to Hogwarts. In the original movies, the Dursley house was a real home in Surrey. This time, the makers took things a notch higher by developing an entire street just for the show. Harry Potter Series Is In Production Based on the books by JK Rowling, the upcoming television show is expected to premiere in 2027, with new seasons releasing through 2037. Just a few days back, the makers of the new series announced that production has begun. It comes nearly 24 years after the release of the first movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Sharing a picture of young Harry with a clapboard on Instagram on July 14, HBO Max wrote, 'First years, step forward. The HBO Original Harry Potter series is now in production." View this post on Instagram A post shared by HBO Max (@hbomax) HBO's Harry Potter Show's Cast Before the show went into production, HBO confirmed the cast of the series. The three leads are Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Other cast members of the series are as follows: John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley, Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge, Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley and Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, among others. First Published: July 26, 2025, 14:38 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Watch: Dumbledore And Voldemort's Epic Dance Has Harry Potter (And Us) In Utter Shock
Last Updated: In a viral video, Dumbledore and Voldemort were seen showing off their killer moves to a latest Bollywood dance number. No Harry Potter fan could have ever imagined in their wildest dreams seeing Albus Dumbledore and Lord Voldemort together in a friendly setting, let alone them dancing together, that too, to a Bollywood song. Well, that happened. The two iconic characters from the Harry Potter universe were seen dancing to Housefull 5's song Laal Pari. What was even more funny was Harry Potter's reaction to them dancing. In a video shared by an Instagram user, the two wizarding rivals exchanged their magic wands and robes with dancing shoes. Together, Dumbledore and Voldemort gave it their all, starting from hip shakes to full-on attitude. Their killer dance to Laal Pari took the internet by storm. Still, what caught everyone's attention was Harry Potter's reaction, who stood at the back, shocked by their performance. His confused and stunned reaction further added to the comedy quotient of the video. Like all of us, he also might be wondering, 'What's really happening?" Internet Reacts To Dumbledore and Voldemort's Dance The clip, which has garnered over 5 lakh views since it was posted, has left the internet rolling on the floor laughing. A majority of people loved the new take on the equation between the arch-rivals, Dumbledore and Voldemort, and others couldn't help but react to Harry Potter's stunned expressions. One user said, 'I KNEW THESE TWO WERE SECRETLY BESTIES." Another added, 'How do people honestly come up with these funny scenarios? That dance in itself was GOAT, but Harry from the back!" A fan referenced the Harry Potter storyline, saying, 'Guess what's more cursed: the dance or the boy behind?" 'Voldemort and Dumbledore before Harry was born," another fan wrote. Someone commented on the post, saying, 'This version is Directed by Suraj Barjatya. Lead writer: Champaklal Gada.' New Harry Potter Show Harry Potter, written by J.K. Rowling, is soon making a comeback onto our screens, this time, in a TV show format. The brand-new show is expected to premiere on HBO Max sometime in 2027. Just a few days ago, the makers revealed that the first season of the show is already in production, 24 years after the release of the first movie in the original film series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. HBO has confirmed the cast of the series, featuring Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. First Published: July 23, 2025, 17:13 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
GMA Network
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
‘Harry Potter' movies to be screened in select PH cinemas this August
Potterheads are in for a magical treat this August! On social media, SM Cinema announced that all eight films from the beloved 'Harry Potter' franchise will be screened on August 16–17 and August 30–31 in select SM Cinema branches nationwide. According to the post, fans can watch the first four installments — 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,' 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,' 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,' and 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" —on the weekend of August 16 and 17. Meanwhile, the other four movies, namely 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,' 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,' 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1,' and 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' will be screened on the weekend of August 30 and 31. Tickets are priced at P275 per movie for Metro Manila cinemas and P230 for provincial cinemas. Tickets are available via SM Cinema online and select SM Cinema ticket booths nationwide. Here are the participating branches SM Aura SM Bacolod SM Bacoor SM Baguio SM BF Parañaque SM Bicutan SM Calamba SM CDO Downtown SM Cebu SM Clark SM Dasmariñas SM East Ortigas SM Iloilo SM Lanang SM Laoag SM Legazpi SM Lipa SM Lucena SM Mall of Asia SM Manila SM Marikina SM Marilao SM Masinag SM Fairview SM North EDSA SM Pampanga SM San Mateo SM San Pablo SM Seaside SM Southmall SM Sta. Mesa SM Sta. Rosa SM Sucat SM Tarlac SM Megamall SM Grand Central Based on J.K. Rowling's best-selling books, the 'Harry Potter' film franchise follows the titular character Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), and his friends as they navigate life at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and battle the dark wizard Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). It has been adapted into a television series under HBO, with its production now underway. —Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA Integrated News
News18
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Harry Potter Series Coming Soon: Full Cast, Production Schedule, Release Date
The Harry Potter series will feature Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. A brand-new television series of Harry Potter is on its way to take the audience on a magical ride to Hogwarts, filled with mystery and thrilling adventures. This upcoming rendition of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series is expected to premiere in 2027, with new seasons releasing through 2037. Sharing the much-awaited news on social media, HBO Max wrote, 'First years, step forward," as they announced that production of the new series has begun after 24 years of releasing the first movie of the original film series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. HBO's Harry Potter series is going to be another adaptation of Rowling's popular fantasy series, which was first turned into a film series in 2001, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in lead roles. As per USA Today reports, the new television series is expected to be released over the next 10 years, which will allow the makers to deep dive into each of the iconic books. According to the outlet, HBO has confirmed the cast of the series, featuring Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Other cast members of the series are as follows: John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid Luke Thallon as Professor Quirrell Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander According to Warner Bros. Discovery, the series is currently being shot at the Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, United Kingdom, which features 350,000 square feet of sound stages. The iconic studio was also home to various blockbuster movies, including the 2023 Barbie movie, Wonka, and the latest Superman movie, among others. As per the production house reports, J.K. Rowling will be serving as an executive producer for the series. The author took to social media to announce her ties with the upcoming series. 'I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO 'Harry Potter' series, and they are so, so good," she wrote on X. Although HBO has not yet provided any dates for the premiere, Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed that the series will debut in 2027 on HBO Max. First Published: July 19, 2025, 16:11 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Los Angeles Times
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Call her Emma Walks-on? Emma Watson loses driver's license for six months over a series of speeding tickets
Call her Emma Walks-on. Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in all eight 'Harry Potter' films, lost her driving privileges for six months Wednesday in Britain after racking up more than a dozen points on her driving record in the space of two years. She was also ordered to pay more than $1,400 (1,044 pounds), according to multiple media reports Wednesday. Watson didn't attend the hearing at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court, about 30 miles northwest of London. She had previously pleaded guilty to the offense via mail. The 'Beauty and the Beast' actor, 35, already had 9 points on her record, the BBC reported, tied to offenses in October 2023, November 2023 and January 2024. The most recent citation came on July 31, 2024, for driving her Audi A3 38 mph in a 30 mph zone, according to the Mirror. That's the same car that reportedly got towed in February 2024 after Watson didn't see a 'no parking' sign, blocked a driveway, went to meet her mom at a pub across the street and trapped a couple of cars in a gated compound for more than three hours. Also, in a strange coincidence, actor Zoe Wanamaker, who appeared as flying-broom instructor Madame Hooch in 2001's 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,' got the same treatment for almost the same offense shortly after Watson's license was pulled, the Sun reported Wednesday. The actor, who works primarily in television, most recently got popped for going 46 mph in a 40 mph zone. She too hit 12 points on her record with her fourth speeding citation. Wanamaker was fined $885 (660 pounds) and hit with $488 (364 pounds) in court costs, per the Sun. Watson's total payment included court costs as well. Speeding offenses in Britain carry 3 to 6 points each, depending on the circumstance, and stay on a driver's record for four years. Driving under the influence — called 'drink driving' or 'drug driving' in the U.K. — carries up to 11 points, as do violations including vehicular manslaughter, racing on the highway and 'dangerous' or 'furious' driving. Serious violations stay on a driver's record for up to 11 years. Watson, who last appeared on the big screen as Meg in 2019's 'Little Women,' followed by a role in the promotonal short film 'Paradoxe' for a Prada campaign in 2022, is studying for the equivalent of a Ph.D in creative writing at Oxford University. She graduated from Brown University in Providence, R.I. with a bachelor's degree in 2014. Also on the 'Harry Potter' front, as the wizarding tale prepares for its TV series reboot, HBO on Tuesday released a first-look photo of 'How to Train Your Dragon' actor Nick Frost done up as Hagrid. Robbie Coltrane, who played half-giant gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid in the movies, died in October 2022 of multiple organ failure after two years of illness. John Lithgow will play Dumbledore in the streaming series while newcomers Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin and Alastair Stout will play Hermione, Harry and Ron, respectively.
