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News.com.au
2 days ago
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- News.com.au
NEWS OF THE WEEK: J.K. Rowling on New Harry Potter Cast: ‘I Couldn't Be Happier'
J.K. Rowling has broken her silence on the new stars of the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, saying: 'All three are wonderful. I couldn't be happier.' Her comment came in response to a fan on X (formerly Twitter) who praised the newly announced leads. Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stout as Ron. The trio were selected from over 32,000 auditions across the UK and Ireland. Filming begins this summer, and the series—spanning seven seasons—is set to air on HBO with a reported budget of £75 million per episode.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
NEWS OF THE WEEK: J.K. Rowling on New Harry Potter Cast: 'I Couldn't Be Happier'
J.K. Rowling has broken her silence on the new stars of the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, saying: 'All three are wonderful. I couldn't be happier.' Her comment came in response to a fan on X (formerly Twitter) who praised the newly announced leads. Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stout as Ron. The trio were selected from over 32,000 auditions across the UK and Ireland. Filming begins this summer, and the series—spanning seven seasons—is set to air on HBO with a reported budget of £75 million per episode.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Prison time to being drunk on set to explicit text rants – the dark side of being a Harry Potter child star
BAD SPELL Scroll to find out which HUGE star almost walked out of filming EXCITEMENT over the new Harry Potter TV series hit fever pitch this week, when the brand new fresh faced cast were revealed. The image mirrored that of the young actors who were unveiled in 2001 - but since the films came to an end in 2010, a dark side to being one of the child stars of the famous franchise has come to light. 8 8 8 Screen newcomer Dominic McLaughlin will take on the pivotal role of Harry Potter in the brand new TV shpw. Fellow newcomers Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will be playing Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively. Showrunner Franscesca Gardiner and lead director Mark Mylod said: 'After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron. "The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen. The noughties movies saw a then unknown Daniel Radcliffe bag the role of Harry Potter. He was joined by fellow co-leads Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as Ron and Hermione, who were also new to showbusiness. Here we take at some of the scandals that have plagued the original young cast of Harry Potter over the years. DRUNK ON SET Golden boy Daniel Radcliffe took on the huge starring role of Harry Potter when he was just ten. However, he previously revealed how he had been drunk on set - although he didn't disclose how old he was at the time, as he was 20 when filming ended. Daniel once revealed that while he never drank on set, his habit was bad enough to affect filming Harry Potter. Harry Potter star reveals the shocking amount they were paid on set of hit film franchise 'I can honestly say I never drank at work on Harry Potter,' he told The Telegraph in 2012. 'I went into work still drunk, but I never drank at work. "I can point to many scenes where I'm just gone. Dead behind the eyes.' Daniel, who has been sober since 2010, said that he attempted to stop drinking multiple times, and eventually sought help from friends. 'Ultimately, it was my own decision,' he said. 'Like I woke up one morning after a night going like, 'This is probably not good.'' 8 PRISON TIME Harry Potter star Jamie Waylett's life hit rock bottom when he found himself in prison for two years. After finding fame as Hogwarts bully Vincent Crabbe in the early films, his life took a dark turn. The former actor was jailed for his part in the London riots in August 2011. Jamie was found guilty of violent disorder and handling stolen goods at London's Wood Green Crown Court. Just 22-years-old at the time, he admitted swigging from a stolen bottle of Champagne that had looted as the riots were taking place. But Jamie was cleared of intending to destroy or damage property with a petrol canister he was pictured holding. Jamie's lawyer said at the time that her client had become a "withered actor by the age of 22". She went on: "Although he had the good fortune to be in the Harry Potter films, it turned out to be not so good fortune." Jamie was released from prison in 2014. THREATS TO QUIT Despite becoming a millionaire many times over for her role in Harry Potter and having an army of fans around the world, Emma Watson once revealed how she nearly didn't return to the franchise. The Hermione Granger actress revealed that when she was 16, she considered walking away because of the "horrible" filming schedule. In 2006, her contract with Warner Brothers came up for renewal while she was shooting the fifth film, The Order Of The Phoenix. Emma revealed how she "agonised" over signing it as it was for another five years, but eventually went ahead with it. LOW PAY FOR CHILD EXTRAS While lead actors Daniel, Emma and Rupert were raking in the big bucks, little could be said for the other child stars who appeared in the films. The famous movies required hundreds of kids as extras to play pupils at Hogwarts. However, one of these actors has spilled the beans on just how low their pay was. 8 Samantha Clinch appeared in the third and fourth movie, and recently took to TikTok to reveal how much she earnt. Addressing her followers, she said that they would do 12-hour filming days as an extra, starting in early in the morning. 'We would be called for breakfast to be in the holding area outside the set for 5am in the morning and then be leaving at rush hour, on the bus in heavy, heavy traffic," she recalled. The actress then dropped a huge bombshell about how much she was paid for these gruelling hours. 'Are you ready for how much we got paid?" she teased, before revealing they got £35 a day. 'That's £2.91 an hour," Samantha added. EXPLICIT TEXT RANT Back in 2018, The Sun exclusively revealed how Joshua Herdman blasted a Harry Potter super-fan as a 'loser' and a 'c***' in a nasty Instagram rant. The actor turned MMA fighter, who played Draco Malfoy's sidekick Goyle in the films, left the fan so upset he binned his beloved Boy Wizard boxset and vowed never to watch them again. It all kicked off after the fan - who went by Chris - asked Josh if he "used marijuana", in an Instagram chat, and the actor took offence. In the massages, that were seen by The Sun, the actor replied to the fan: 'Lol, big man! 'I'd love you to say that to my face. Absolute r****d mate, have [you] looked in the mirror recently?' The actor was contacted for his side of the story at the time the story was published. How to spot a rare Harry Potter book AS JK Rowling's popularity has rocketed, so has the value of the first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. If you think you might have one, then first look to see if Bloomsbury is listed as the publisher on the title page at the bottom. The copy should be a first edition - which will be noted within the first few pages. The latest date listed in the copyright information must by 1997. It should be credited to "Joanne Rowling" and not "J.K Rowling" and carry a print line that reads " 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" on the copyright page. There is a mistake on page 53 where '1 wand' appears twice in the list of school supplies Harry receives from Hogwarts, which was corrected in later print runs. For the other titles in the Harry Potter series, it is only the first hardback editions with the dust jacket that have any collectable value.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Loretta Swit, a star of TV's "M*A*S*H," dies at 87
Loretta Swit, who played Maj. Margaret Houlihan on the TV series "M*A*S*H," has died, a representative for her confirmed to CBS News. She was 87. Swit died at her home in New York City, her rep, B. Harlan Boll, said in a statement to CBS News on Friday. She was believed to have died of natural causes. Swit starred on stage and screen, but she was perhaps best known for her long-running role as the head nurse who was a foil to Alan Alda's Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce on "M*A*S*H," which aired for 11 seasons on CBS, from 1972 to 1983. Loretta Swit is pictured as Maj. Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan. CBS via Getty Images The show was adapted from Robert Altman's Oscar-winning 1970 film, a landmark celebrated for its freewheeling humor, its satirical approach to war movies, the excess of blood in the operating room and the nudity of its nurses. The TV series, produced by Larry Gelbart and Gene Reynolds, was toned down for television but maintained the movie's anti-establishment ethos. The 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital that was the show's setting allowed for doctors burdened by the grueling work to let off steam by playing pranks, telling jokes while performing "meatball surgery," and tussling with patients and Army ranks over such issues as racism, sexism, infidelity and the effects of PTSD among service members. The large ensemble included Wayne Rogers as Capt. "Trapper" John McIntyre, McLean Stevenson as Lt. Col. Henry Blake, Larry Linville as Maj. Frank Burns, and William Christopher as Father Francis Mulcahy. One actor from Altman's film, Gary Burghoff, reprised his role as "Radar" O'Reilly, the super-efficient corporal who was the glue that held the hospital together. A new character, Cpl. Max Klinger, played by Jamie Farr, was continually trying to get a Section 8 discharge from the Army for cross-dressing. Later seasons would feature Mike Farrell as Capt. B.J. Hunnicutt, Harry Morgan as Col. Sherman Potter and David Ogden Stiers as Maj. Charles Emerson Winchester. Mike Farrell, Loretta Swit and Alan Alda in the television series "M*A*S*H," circa 1975. SilverSwit won two Emmys for her performances on "M*A*S*H" and was nominated eight other times for her work on the show. She was also nominated for four Golden Globes. As the show developed and incorporated more dramatic plot lines with the comedic ones, Swit wanted to portray Houlihan as more than the "Hot Lips" nickname her character was given while having an affair with Linville's Burns. "Around the second or third year I decided to try to play her as a real person, in an intelligent fashion, even if it meant hurting the jokes," Swit told the author of "The Complete Book of 'M.A.S.H,'" Suzy Kalter. "To oversimplify it, I took each traumatic change that happened in her life and kept it. I didn't go into the next episode as if it were a different character in a different play. She was a character in constant flux; she never stopped developing." Following the news of her death, Swit was hailed for her work. "Loretta Swit's portrayal of Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan was groundbreaking – bringing heart, humor, and strength to one of television comedy's most enduring roles," Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York, said in a statement. "Her talent extended well beyond that iconic character, with acclaimed work on both stage and screen that showcased her intelligence, versatility, and passion." In 2003, Swit told Yahoo Entertainment that she would have picked a different ending for her character when the series concluded with Houlihan deciding to return to the U.S. instead of a post in another country. "I think her next move was Vietnam. So I didn't agree with that, but that's what they wanted her to do," Swit said. She told the outlet she still received letters from women all over the world who decided to become nurses because of Houlihan. "To have contributed to someone's life like that is remarkable," Swit said. contributed to this report.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Harry Potter TV series leaves crew 'bewildered' as filming for 'British national treasure' begins in France
Filming for the Harry Potter TV series kicked off this week, but the crew have already been left 'bewildered' by the producers choice of location. Cast and crew have have set up on the Île de Sein off the coast of Brittany where they are thought to be re-creating the famous moment that Hagrid says, 'You're a wizard Harry!' In the first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry is taken away the Hut-on-the-Rock by the Dursleys to in an attempt to prevent the letters from Hogwarts reaching him. However, Rubeus Hagrid, flys to the hut and forces his way inside to find Harry, give him his acceptance letter and reveal the truth about his parents death. In the book, the hut is off the coast of Cornwall, with the films having been shot entirely in the UK, but the TV show's producers sought a breezier location. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. A source told The Sun: 'This caused a certain amount of amusement among the British crew who all agreed that they could have easily got windswept in virtually any part of the British Isles. 'They've been slightly bewildered by the fact they've actually gone to France to make a show which is so British — particularly since it's the first place they've gone to and they're doing key scenes there. 'For fans it's likely to be a sign that with American producers running the show, it might not be as mindful of Harry Potter as a national treasure that shouldn't be tampered with.' The latest leading trio were finally announced this week after months of speculation - with Dominic McLaughlin landing the title role, while Arabella Stanton is set to play Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley. JK Rowling gave her approval to the trio cast as the new child stars of the multi-million-pound TV adaptation - after previously giving short shrift to racists complaining about producers' picks. There has been some online backlash against what has been branded ' woke ' reinterpreting of the wizarding franchise based on the seven bestselling books by Rowling, 59, which prompted eight movie versions. But the multi-millionaire author yesterday gave her first public response to the new Harry Potter television casting announcement, with showbusiness insiders suggesting she would have a key role in the new productions. One fan took to X, formerly known as Twitter, asking the bestselling author to inform the new recruits the wizarding franchise's creator felt about their casting. And now Rowling has responded by declaring: 'All three are wonderful. I couldn't be happier.' The writer was replying to a tweet which said: '@jk_rowling @streamonmax @harrypotter Please tell Dominic, Arabella and Alistair that they are already loved by the fandom and we can't wait to see the show! 'We wish them all the best and that they have a magic time.' The new adaptation will be spread across seven seasons, equal to the number of books - although there were eight films with the final Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows split into two parts. The HBO TV show is said to be costing £75million per episode - and the three child actors taking the lead roles have been tipped to land themselves even bigger fortunes than the original stars. Producers Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod praised the 'wonderful' talent of the three newcomers, when making Tuesday's casting announcement. They said: 'After an extraordinary search led by casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, we are delighted to announce we have found our Harry, Hermione, and Ron. 'The talent of these three unique actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen. 'We would like to thank all the tens of thousands of children who auditioned. It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.' Rowling released the first Harry Potter novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 1997, followed by Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets the following year. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was released in 1999, followed by Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2000. Three years later Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix was published and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2005. The final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was released in 2007. Daniel Radcliffe took on the role of protagonist Harry Potter in the film franchise. Emma Watson played Hermione, while Rupert Grint was Ron Weasley. The first movie was released in 2001 and the final one came out in 2011. They played their roles for a decade.
