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Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
First look at young Harry Potter filming TV show as star, 11, spotted in pivotal scenes with the Dursleys
The Dursley family were seen out in full force, much to the delight of onlookers POTTERING ABOUT First look at young Harry Potter filming TV show as star, 11, spotted in pivotal scenes with the Dursleys Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HARRY Potter stars have been spotted filming the exciting new series at London Zoo for the first time. This week, the new Harry Potter was unveiled with a first look at the eponymous character of the TV spin-off of the famous film and book franchise. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 15 Harry Potter stars have been spotted filming the exciting new series at London Zoo for the first time Credit: Click News and Media 15 The iconic Dursley family have been spotted for the first time Credit: Click News and Media 15 The upcoming series will adapt JK Rowling's novels for a new generation Credit: Aidan Monaghan / HBO Max 15 Amos Kitson plays the role of Dudley Dursley Credit: Click News and Media The first look photo shows actor Dominic McLaughin as Harry Potter, complete in his Hogwarts wizarding robes, iconic round eye glasses and infamous forehead scar. From HBO, the upcoming series will adapt JK Rowling's novels for a new generation. And now, the iconic Dursley family have been spotted alongside Harry for the first time, re-creating the well-known zoo scene from the books, where Harry talks to the snake. They, too, have filmed at London Zoo, like in the first movie, which is set on the edge of Regent's Park. The new Dursley family consists of Daniel Rigby in the role of blustering Uncle Vernon. Bel Powley transforms into Aunt Petunia, with Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley. The family were seen filming at the zoo in an exciting first-look, and all huddled around to watch the penguin show, amongst a group of onlookers. Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia were seen in wigs and glasses, and Dudley wore a tracksuit top and bottoms. New Harry Potter star Dominic McLaughin, 11, is in attendance at the filming, seen in the iconic glasses with a large blue hoodie on. The family filmed as the crew busied around them, touching up makeup and taking photos, while getting everyone into position. Harry Potter legend breaks his silence as replacement cast in HBO TV series They were picture zipping between different areas of the zoo in golf buggies, reportedly shocking members of the the public in the process. Showrunners have guaranteed the new series will be a "faithful adaptation" of the books penned by controversial author, J.K Rowling, who is also serving as an executive producer. Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton will take on the role of Hermione Granger acting alongside him to round out the wizarding trio. The three new young stars join a talented cast including John Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore and a number of other famous faces and Bafta winners. 15 The new Dursley family consists of Daniel Rigby in the role of blustering Uncle Vernon Credit: Click News and Media 15 Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia were seen in wigs and glasses Credit: Click News and Media 15 Dudley spotted in a tracksuit Credit: Click News and Media 15 They were picture zipping between different areas of the zoo in golf buggies Credit: Click News and Media 15 The first look photo shows actor Dominic McLaughin as Harry Potter Credit: Click News and Media 15 A poster of the penguin show Credit: Click News and Media 15 The actors were pictured filming in a large crowd while enjoying ice cream Credit: Click News and Media The latest cast announced includes, Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander. Johnny Flynn will play the villainous Lucius Malfoy, replacing Jason Isaacs in his iconic movie role. Series regulars will include Janet McTeer as Professor Minerva McGonagall, Nick Frost as groundskeeper Hagrid and Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape. Rounding out that announcement were Luke Thallon as Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Filch. They will also have big shoes to fill - succeeding the late Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane and Alan Rickman. The Sun revealed how HBO's adaptation will be filmed in a £billion mini town - including a school and medical centre. It will include new roads, multi-storey car parks and vast hangars to house the sets. A TV insider said: 'Warner Bros are making a huge commitment to the new TV show, looking at making multiple, lengthy series over the next decade. 'So they see pumping a huge amount of cash in upfront to construct this infrastructure as a worthwhile investment which they'll eventually get a return on. 'What they'll have is a small metropolis which will not only provide the backdrop for the show but all the facilities the huge cast and crew need, too.' 15 A look at the set at London Zoo Credit: Click News and Media 15 A clothes rail of outfits pictured being brought onto the set Credit: Click News and Media 15 The family filmed as the crew busied around them, touching up makeup and taking photos, while getting everyone into position Credit: Click News and Media
The Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
First look at young Harry Potter filming TV show as star, 11, spotted in pivotal scenes with the Dursleys
HARRY Potter stars have been spotted filming the exciting new series at London Zoo for the first time. This week, the new Harry Potter was unveiled with a first look at the eponymous character of the TV spin-off of the famous film and book franchise. 15 15 15 15 The first look photo shows actor Dominic McLaughin as Harry Potter, complete in his Hogwarts wizarding robes, iconic round eye glasses and infamous forehead scar. From HBO, the upcoming series will adapt JK Rowling 's novels for a new generation. And now, the iconic Dursley family have been spotted alongside Harry for the first time, re-creating the well-known zoo scene from the books, where Harry talks to the snake. They, too, have filmed at London Zoo, like in the first movie, which is set on the edge of Regent's Park. The new Dursley family consists of Daniel Rigby in the role of blustering Uncle Vernon. Bel Powley transforms into Aunt Petunia, with Amos Kitson as Dudley Dursley. The family were seen filming at the zoo in an exciting first-look, and all huddled around to watch the penguin show, amongst a group of onlookers. Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia were seen in wigs and glasses, and Dudley wore a tracksuit top and bottoms. New Harry Potter star Dominic McLaughin, 11, is in attendance at the filming, seen in the iconic glasses with a large blue hoodie on. The family filmed as the crew busied around them, touching up makeup and taking photos, while getting everyone into position. Harry Potter legend breaks his silence as replacement cast in HBO TV series They were picture zipping between different areas of the zoo in golf buggies, reportedly shocking members of the the public in the process. Showrunners have guaranteed the new series will be a "faithful adaptation" of the books penned by controversial author, J.K Rowling, who is also serving as an executive producer. Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton will take on the role of Hermione Granger acting alongside him to round out the wizarding trio. The three new young stars join a talented cast including John Lithgow as Professor Albus Dumbledore and a number of other famous faces and Bafta winners. 15 15 15 15 15 15 The latest cast announced includes, Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Louise Brealey as Madam Rolanda Hooch, and Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander. Johnny Flynn will play the villainous Lucius Malfoy, replacing Jason Isaacs in his iconic movie role. Series regulars will include Janet McTeer as Professor Minerva McGonagall, Nick Frost as groundskeeper Hagrid and Paapa Essiedu as Professor Severus Snape. Rounding out that announcement were Luke Thallon as Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as Filch. They will also have big shoes to fill - succeeding the late Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane and Alan Rickman. The Sun revealed how HBO's adaptation will be filmed in a £billion mini town - including a school and medical centre. It will include new roads, multi-storey car parks and vast hangars to house the sets. A TV insider said: 'Warner Bros are making a huge commitment to the new TV show, looking at making multiple, lengthy series over the next decade. 'So they see pumping a huge amount of cash in upfront to construct this infrastructure as a worthwhile investment which they'll eventually get a return on. 'What they'll have is a small metropolis which will not only provide the backdrop for the show but all the facilities the huge cast and crew need, too.' 15 15 15 15
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
15 memes and jokes about Harry Potter star Emma Watson's UK driving ban that are pure comedy gold
Emma Watson, famously known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, recently grabbed attention for a rather unusual reason, receiving a driving ban in the UK. The news sparked a wave of online reactions, with fans wasting no time in turning it into comedic gold. From witty takes to clever Harry Potter references, the internet was flooded with memes and jokes that had everyone laughing. 15 memes and jokes on Emma Watson's UK driving ban From magical driving puns to jokes about Hogwarts skipping traffic lessons, the internet was quick to poke fun playfully, of course. Whether you're an Emma Watson fan, a Harry Potter enthusiast, or simply someone who enjoys a good laugh (because why not?), these memes are guaranteed to lift your spirits. emma watson for the next 6 months: Hopefully, Emma Watson being banned from driving teaches her that she should be more like J.K. Rowling, and not a woman on a trans mission. waiting for her to give this monologue she's a woman of the people FREE HER give her a break, she was flooring it because she didn't wanna be late to class 10 points off gryffindor god forbid a girl has some fun Why can't she just use floo powder or apparition this diva live from the courthouse someone put emma watson in a f1 car, i bet she could win races She heard lose my mind on the radio and mistook herself for an F1 Driver Emma Watson in 6 months 1 day😭💔 i support a woman's right and a woman's wrongs. she was listening to Emma Watson giving you a ride home Take a look at the memes and jokes going viral: Why was Emma Watson banned from driving in the UK? Emma Watson, 35, widely recognised for playing Hermione Granger in the beloved Harry Potter film series, has been banned from driving after she was caught speeding at 38 mph (61 km/h) in a 30 mph zone in Banbury, southeastern England, last July. At the time of the offence, Watson already had nine penalty points on her driving licence. Following this latest violation, the High Wycombe Magistrates' Court ordered her to pay a total fine of £1,044 on Wednesday. Her lawyer, Mark Haslam, informed the court that Watson is currently a student and confirmed that she is able to pay the imposed fine.
a day ago
- Entertainment
The 'Gen Z stare' mocks youth for staring into the void, but is anyone laughing?
First they came for our elders, mocking their supposedly outdated opinions with a single, repeated refrain: "OK, boomer (new window) ." Then, they came for millennials, like, rather aggressively, making fun of their ankle socks (new window) , coffee dependence, for pausing before speaking in videos (new window) and for knowing which Hogwarts house they'd be sorted into, all while stealing their baggy jeans and butterfly hair clips. Certainly, they came for Gen Alpha, calling them Sephora Kids for having 24-step skincare routines (new window) by the age of nine. And Gen X, well ... no one's bothered mocking them recently (new window) , which we, of course, mock them for (new window) . But now, at last, social media is turning the mirror on Gen Z, roasting this youthful generation for its supposed habit of, well, staring. Coined the Gen Z stare (new window) , it describes the blank, expressionless look that the younger generation gives the older generation, according to Know Your Meme (new window) , particularly in customer service settings. It's used instead of a greeting or small talk, the site says. This blank gaze into the middle distance/void/job market has been the recent topic of debate on TikTok, where different generations argue over whether it's rude, a symptom of overwhelm, a product of growing up during the pandemic, a communication deficit — or just another generational stereotype. Some people are mocking Gen-Zers, suggesting they don't know how to communicate, and maybe that's fair, said TikTok user Efe Ahworegba in a video posted last week with 11.7 million views (new window) . But a lot of older generations talk too much, too rudely and too proudly, she said. Début du widget Widget. Passer le widget ? @thisisjenae ♬ original sound - jenae Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? She described working in a fast food restaurant where an older customer demanded a cheeseburger without cheese, but with pepper jack, all while insisting pepper jack was not, in fact, cheese. In another interaction, she went on, a customer complained an iced tea was too cold. I really don't know what these people want from me. Of course I'm just going to start staring at you. Alexis Salter, 23, of Kingston, Ont., told CBC News she believes the stare is 100 per cent a real phenomenon — she says she's done it before while working in customer service — but that she believes people misinterpret it as rudeness. I've had some people ask me what their PIN is when making a transaction, so I will admit I've had to process what they've said with a blank stare and pause to think before I say my next thing, Salter said. It's also more of a reaction I give when people are being rude or ask very common-sense questions. Alexis Salter, 23, of Kingston, Ont., is pictured in a submitted photo. Salter says she believes people misinterpret the Gen Z stare as rudeness. Photo: Submitted by Alexis Salter 'Processing how to respond perfectly' The first use of the term that Know Your Meme could track down was by a TikTok user last July (new window) , when a millennial asked, What is up with this weird stare that Gen Z be doing? I swear, every time I'm in public and it's a Gen Z worker, they just stare at you, like, even if you say something. But the term itself only recently took off. According to Google Trends, U.S. searches for "gen z stare (new window) " more than quadrupled over the past week and are currently at an all-time high (new window) . Searches within Canada (new window) have also spiked over the last few days. Why the sudden, intense interest? It could be that unlike, say, ankle socks, the debate over the stare touches on deeper issues, like how young adults and teens are coping with the lingering effects of COVID-19 lockdowns (new window) while facing the worst youth unemployment rate in decades (new window) . Début du widget Widget. Passer le widget ? @kennytookrazy #genz #genzstare #millenials ♬ original sound - Kenny Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? Generation Z largely came of age during the isolation (new window) of the pandemic, tend to prefer digital communication (new window) and report higher rates of anxiety (new window) than previous generations. Recent surveys (new window) have shown that some managers are hesitant (new window) to hire younger workers (new window) , citing a lack of soft skills like communication and collaboration. The stare is just one example of a workplace red flag and really shows how this generation is struggling, says Barry Garapedian, president of U.S.-based firm MAG7 Consulting, and who specializes in helping young adults get workplace-ready. Years of communicating through screens — where you can edit, delete and carefully craft responses — creates anxiety when forced to respond spontaneously in person, Garapedian said in an email. They're processing how to respond 'perfectly' instead of simply responding authentically. Enlarge image (new window) Actors Sydney Sweeney and Brittany O'Grady are pictured serving some serious Gen Z stare in Season 1, Episode 1 of the White Lotus. Photo: Mario Perez/HBO Nuance to the stare There's more nuance to the trend than people realize, said a 22-year-old TikToker who identified herself as Maya, in a recent video (new window) where she lamented what she sees as the loss of small-talk skills in her generation. Instead of attacking ... maybe we could look inwards, and get curious about why we are the way that we are. Jean Twenge, an expert on generational differences at San Diego State University and the author of Generations, agreed the stare might be due to social anxiety and having less experience with face-to-face social interactions. Gen Z spent much less time with people in person during their teen years, and that's a crucial time for developing social skills, Twenge told CBC News. If there are actual differences between the generations, that's not a stereotype. Gen Z really does have less experience with face-to-face social interaction. Salter, in Kingston, says she doesn't mind the trend, but adds she mostly sees the stare in people age 15 to 20. The younger Gen Z, I think, COVID has definitely robbed us of our people skills, she said. It's definitely a puzzled reaction rather than intending to be rude. WATCH | How did the Gen Z job market get so bleak?: Début du widget Widget. Passer le widget ? Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? Natalie Stechyson (new window) · CBC News · Senior Writier & Editor Natalie Stechyson has been a writer and editor at CBC News since 2021. She covers stories on social trends, families, gender, human interest, as well as general news. She's worked as a journalist since 2009, with stints at the Globe and Mail and Postmedia News, among others. Before joining CBC News, she was the parents editor at HuffPost Canada, where she won a silver Canadian Online Publishing Award for her work on pregnancy loss. You can reach her at X (new window) Instagram (new window)
NBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Emma Watson barred from driving for 6 months after speeding, UK court say
Actor Emma Watson has been barred from driving for six months after she was caught speeding last year. Watson, best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" series, drove her blue Audi 38mph in a 30mph zone in Oxford, England, on July 31 of last year. The 35-year-old was made to pay a total of £1,044, or roughly $1,400, at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Watson, who is earning a degree in creative writing from the University of Oxford, already had nine points on her license. She did not attend her short court hearing on Wednesday, Watson's former "Harry Potter" co-star, Zoe Wanamaker — who played Hogwarts professor Madam Hooch — was similarly caught speeding last year in West Berkshire, England, roughly 60 miles west of London. The 76-year-old drove her blue Volvo at 46 mph in a 40 mph zone, according to the court. Hooch was also fined £1,044 and banned from driving for six months, and did not attend her hearing.
