Tag: j k rowling

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    Rebecca James

    Please authors, let the literature breathe!

    In response to the tendency of some authors to explain their fiction, Rebecca James tells them why they should refrain.

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    Thea Hartman

    Actor in Focus: Eddie Redmayne

    Thea Hartman follows the journey of actor Eddie Redmayne ahead of the release of his new, highly anticipated film, ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’.

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    James Barker

    Review: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Palace Theatre, London

    Culture Editor James reviews the new Harry Potter play, SPOILER FREE!

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    James Barker

    Review: Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith

    Culture Editor James reviews J.K. Rowling’s third Cormoran Strike book, Career of Evil.

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    Rebecca Barnes

    Harry Potter and the Cursed Child officially opens at the Palace theatre

    Author J.K. Rowling, the Mayor of London and Andrew Scott were among celebrities in attendance of the first official show.

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    Scarlett Sangster

    Alan Rickman: Our best-loved British actor

    Alan Rickman, one of the most loved British actors of our age, globally adored for his contribution to the world of film and theatre, has reportedly died today aged 69 after a silent battle with cancer. Famous for roles as diverse as the aloof Colonel Brandon in an adaptation of Austin’s classic Sense and Sensibility to […]

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    Anneka Honeyball

    Harry Potter and the Cursed Child casts lead characters

    Jamie Parker, Paul Thornley and Noma Dumezweni will portray the 30 year old versions of Harry, Ron and Hermione in the new stage play.

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    Matt Clarson

    Weekly Matt: Harry Potter and the Middle-Eastern Mess

    In his new weekly feature, Matt addresses J.K. Rowling’s opposition to a cultural boycott of Israel.

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    Anneka Honeyball

    Eddie Redmayne officially joins Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them

    The Oscar-winning actor has been confirmed to play Newt Scamander in the upcoming film, based on J.K Rowling’s book.

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    Jake Smith

    Nostalgic News: first Harry Potter book published 17 years ago today

    Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published on this day in 1997.

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    Jake Smith

    Review: The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith

    The Silkworm is a novel with a plot that endlessly swoops without jeopardising character depth.

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    Jake Smith

    BBC reveals cast for The Casual Vacancy

    The cast for the BBC three-part mini-series is to consist of the likes of Michael Gambon, Rory Kinnear and Keeley Hawes.

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    Barnaby Walter

    J.K. Rowling announces film adaptation of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

    Warner Bros. Entertainment and J.K Rowling set out their plans, including a new film and television series and theme park attractions.