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John Lithgow Won’t Quit Harry Potter Series Over J.K. Rowling Gender Controversies — ‘Why is This a Factor?’

John Lithgow Won’t Quit Harry Potter Series Over J.K. Rowling Gender Controversies — ‘Why is This a Factor?’

John Lithgow has made it clear that outside pressure will not influence his involvement in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter television series. In a new interview with The Times of London, the 79-year-old actor addressed the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling and the backlash he has personally received since signing on to play Professor Albus Dumbledore.

Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman May Be Subpoenaed in Blake Lively Explosive Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni

Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman May Be Subpoenaed in Blake Lively Explosive Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni

The legal battle between Blake Lively and It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni continues to spiral, and it may soon drag some of Hollywood’s biggest names into the fray. Sources now say Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman are likely to be subpoenaed as witnesses in the growing clash between the former colleagues.

Amazon Secures ‘Highlander’ Rights: Henry Cavill to Star With Chad Stahelski Directing

Amazon Secures ‘Highlander’ Rights: Henry Cavill to Star With Chad Stahelski Directing

In a major move that echoes the franchise’s famous line, “There can be only one,” Amazon MGM Studios and United Artists have secured the rights to reboot Highlander, with Henry Cavill set to star and John Wick mastermind Chad Stahelski directing. The deal marks a new chapter for the cult-classic series, which has long awaited a modern revival worthy of its enduring legacy.

Pedro Pascal Calls Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling a “Heinous Loser” Over Comments Defending Biological Sex Definition

Pedro Pascal Calls Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling a “Heinous Loser” Over Comments Defending Biological Sex Definition

Pedro Pascal, best known for his role in The Mandalorian and The Last of Us has inserted himself into the ongoing debate over gender terminology and women’s spaces by publicly disparaging bestselling Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. The actor left a comment on activist Tariq Ra’ouf’s Instagram post calling Rowling a “heinous loser,” following her support for a recent UK Supreme Court ruling that clarified legal definitions around biological sex.

Wednesday Season 2 Trailer Drops, But Is It the Same Show Fans Remember? — An Addams Fan’s Honest Review

Wednesday Season 2 Trailer Drops, But Is It the Same Show Fans Remember? — An Addams Fan’s Honest Review

After a long and restless wait, Netflix finally dropped the newest trailer for Wednesday Season 2, and reactions have been as sharp and divided as Wednesday’s own wit. On the surface, the return of Jenna Ortega’s deadpan antihero should be a cause for celebration.

But behind the black lace and gothic staging, something feels eerily different.

Gina Carano Calls Out Lucasfilm, Disney Over Apparent Co-Opting of “Welcome to the Rebellion” Slogan

Gina Carano Calls Out Lucasfilm, Disney Over Apparent Co-Opting of “Welcome to the Rebellion” Slogan

On Wednesday, former Mandalorian star Gina Carano highlighted a striking similarity between a new marketing slogan for Andor Season 2 and one of her own previous tweets. In a post on X, Carano pointed out that the phrase “Welcome to the Rebellion,” prominently used in Andor’s promotional campaign, mirrors her own previous post and also the slogan.

Carrie Coon was Absent from Avengers: Endgame Because of Salary Disputes with Marvel, According to Actress’s Husband

Carrie Coon was Absent from Avengers: Endgame Because of Salary Disputes with Marvel, According to Actress’s Husband

Carrie Coon, known for her role as the formidable Proxima Midnight in Avengers: Infinity War, made headlines when she was absent from Avengers: Endgame. While some initially speculated scheduling conflicts, it turns out that a salary dispute with Marvel Studios was the real reason behind her decision to step away from the franchise.