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Scotsman
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Where to see the Harry Potter Dragon in Edinburgh: Hungarian Horntail flies into the Capital for two days only
The mythological creature will be in the city centre after breaking out of its theme park home. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Harry Potter fans will have the chance to get up close and personal with a ferocious beast from the world-straddling franchaise at the end of May as part of a UK tour. The 25-ft-long animatronic Hungarian Horntail has wowed crowds in London and is now on its way to Edinburgh. | Will Ireland/PinPep A replica of the Hungarian Horntail dragon, which featured in Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire, is coming to Edinburgh. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Complete with a moving head, mouth and eyes, the hydraulic dragon roars and bares its teeth to visitors and was created to celebrate the new Triwizard Tournament - Making of Champions feature at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. The dragon, which weighs 1.3 tonnes, brings to life the fan favourite, nail-biting scene where Harry Potter's Hungarian Horntail breaks free of its chains during the first task in the Triwizard Tournament. The skilled recreation of the famous dragon was carefully crafted over 750 hours, using materials that included 40 metres of fiberglass The team first created a series of detailed sketches and CGI mock-ups, before sculptors, carpenters and scenic artists meticulously built the dragon's head, which was 3D printed using a scan of the original Hungarian Horntail from the film. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A total of 119 spikes were individually applied to garnish the dragon's head and tail, taking 265 painstaking hours, whilst 38 razor-sharp teeth create bite in the creature's animatronic mouth. You'll be able to see the dragon, and have the opportunity to win tickets to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, on Edinburgh's Castle Street on Friday, May 30, from 1-9pm and then on Saturday, May 31, from 9am-8pm
Evening Standard
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Michael McIntyre enjoys night out at Harry Potter launch after sportscar towed away in Kensington
The new feature, which runs until 8 September, unveils the British filmmaking secrets behind Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire and offers fans a behind-the-scenes look at how the fourth film in the series, based on the beloved books by JK Rowling, was brought to life.
Telegraph
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Eddie Redmayne leads Harry Potter stars signing ‘trans solidarity' letter
Eddie Redmayne has led several Harry Potter film stars in signing a letter expressing 'solidarity' with transgender people following the Supreme Court ruling. In an apparent snub to gender-critical author JK Rowling, the actors said they wanted to be on 'the right side of history'. Rowling has celebrated the ruling, which earlier this month decreed that transgender women are not legally women. Redmayne, the star of the Fantastic Beasts spin-off films, signed the letter along with Katie Leung, who played Cho Chang in the film series, and Charlotte Ritchie, who played a student in The Goblet of Fire. Another signatory is Paapa Essiedu, who has been cast as Severus Snape in the upcoming TV adaptation of the Harry Potter books. 'We believe the ruling undermines the lived reality and threatens the safety of trans, non-binary, and intersex people living in the UK,' the letter reads. It calls for organisations including Bafta and the BBC to join them in 'condemning' the Supreme Court ruling. The actors say they should use 'their public platforms to make meaningful commitments to protecting trans, non-binary and intersex members, talent and staff from discrimination within their respective organisations'. 'Film and television are powerful tools for empathy and education, and we believe passionately in the ability of the screen to change hearts and minds,' the letter adds. 'This is our opportunity to be on the right side of history.' Rowling appeared to celebrate the April 16 ruling by posting a photo of her smoking a cigar on social media, with the caption: 'I love it when a plan comes together.' The Supreme Court decision was hailed as a victory by women's rights campaigners. But pro-LGBT+ activists have criticised it as transphobic. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, who played the lead roles in the original Potter franchise, have previously distanced themselves from the author's gender-critical beliefs. Other signatories of the letter include Breeders star Daisy Haggard, who voiced the Ministry Of Magic lift in the Harry Potter films. Another was Bridgerton actress Bessie Carter, the daughter of Dame Imelda Staunton, who played Dolores Umbridge in the movies about wizardry and witchcraft. The letter said that the signatories wish to 'add our voices to the 2000+ signatories of the open letter from UK writers to the trans community published last week', which was signed by Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies and Chewing Gum's Michaela Coel. Others putting their names to the letter include Joe Alwyn, The Brutalist actor, Babygirl star Harris Dickinson, The Last Of Us actress Bella Ramsey, Happy Valley star James Norton, and Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan, who has previously said she was 'disgusted' by the court ruling. Trans people remain protected from discrimination under equalities legislation.
Irish Daily Star
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Harry Potter star reveals how much they were paid for role in iconic film franchise
A star from the Harry Potter series has revealed her earnings for her role in the films. As anticipation builds around the upcoming TV adaptation of the beloved book and film series, fans have been eager to learn more about the cast. Several familiar faces have hinted at a return to Hogwarts, keeping fans on edge. With HBO set to commence filming in the next few months for the show, which will be available on HBO Max, some former stars have shared their thoughts on the revival of the story. The majority of the TV cast has been confirmed, but auditions are still ongoing to determine who will portray the iconic trio: Harry, Ron, and Hermione . Read More Related Articles Netflix series described as 'way better than Yellowstone' stars Irish actor Eoin Macken Read More Related Articles Today Show fans thank NBC as Jenna Bush Hager announces 'incredible' Hoda Kotb replacement Samantha Clinch, a star from the film series, has been sharing insights about the news. Samantha had a minor role in the movies, playing student Eloise Midgen. She took to TikTok to share her experience (Image: @samanthaclinch/TikTok) She appeared in The Prisoner of Azkaban and The Goblet of Fire, both of which were box office hits, earning billions, reports the Daily Star . As Eloise, Samantha only made a few appearances on screen; initially, her character wasn't even named in her first Harry Potter appearance. However, she gained prominence in The Goblet of Fire when Eloise developed severe acne. Samantha has taken to social media to share her experiences filming part of one of the most successful film franchises ever. In a TikTok video that has amassed nearly 8 million views, she divulged behind-the-scenes secrets and disclosed how much she was paid for her role. "Right, let's talk about how much we got paid as extras for the Harry Potter films and how much I got paid when I became Eloise Midgeon," she said in the video. "There was a big jump, a big jump in cash. "For context, in The Goblet of Fire, Daniel Radcliffe got paid $11 million-that's nine and a half million pounds," she added. As she delved into the details, she revealed that for many scenes like banquets and school dinners, additional actors were required, which is where she came in. Her typical day would start at the crack of dawn, around 5:30 am, especially during shoots for The Prisoner of Azkaban, clocking in close to 12 hours of work. Then she disclosed her earnings from those days: "Are you ready for how much we got paid? £35 [about $46] a day, £35 - that's £2.91 [about $3.86] an hour." However, with her role expansion in The Goblet of Fire, where she played Eloise Midgen, her paycheck saw a significant bump. "So, when I became the part of Eloise Midgen, honestly, little did I know that day, when I was going to set, how the day would change for me and my bank account," she recounted. "When I got this part, I then got paid £70 [about $93] a day," she revealed. "They doubled it, they just doubled it." Reflecting on her time and earnings, Samantha laughed that the pay wasn't too bad "in the grand scheme of things" and she had high praise for the production crew, not least for the "constant stream of food." Samantha spilled the beans on her splurge with her earnings, sharing that she treated herself to a bottle of Jean-Paul Gaultier's iconic Classique perfume, which she fondly calls "nostalgia in a bottle." She wrapped up by sharing that her time on set was nothing short of fantastic, and yes, all the kids did indeed enjoy the feast served up in the banquet hall. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
