Molly Hewitt-Richards has been cast as Moaning Myrtle in the second season of the upcoming Harry Potter series, according to Deadline. The season will adapt J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
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Star Wars Starfighter Cast Grows — Film Races Ahead While Rey Movie Stalls
Variety confirmed the news this week, highlighting how quickly the project has gone from announcement to active filming. At the same time, it’s impossible not to notice the stark contrast with the New Jedi Order film—better known as the Rey movie—which was unveiled with great fanfare more than two years ago at Star Wars Celebration, but still shows no sign of life.
Original Harry Potter Movie Director Chris Columbus Blasts HBO Reboot: “What’s the Point?”
The original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus is speaking out about HBO’s big-budget reboot, and his words are raising eyebrows across fandom.
Chris Columbus, the filmmaker who launched the wizarding franchise with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets, is openly questioning why Warner Bros. is treading old ground. After seeing leaked set photos of Nick Frost as Hagrid in the upcoming series, Columbus bluntly asked: “What’s the point?”
Cracker Barrel Website Erases DEI and PRIDE Messaging After Logo U-Turn
Cracker Barrel has made another major reversal, and this one goes deeper than logos and branding. After outrage over its abandoned logo redesign, Cracker Barrel has now removed all DEI and PRIDE-related pages from its website.
Universal’s Epic Universe Expands Express Pass to Include Donkey Kong and Harry Potter Attractions
Universal Orlando Resort has expanded its Express Pass offering at Epic Universe to include two major attractions that had previously been excluded. As of August 22, 2025, Mine‑Cart Madness in Super Nintendo World and Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter are now eligible for Express Pass use.
From Stalin to ‘Andor Jesus’: Tony Gilroy’s Radical Take on Star Wars
Usually, if the words “Star Wars” and “heresy” are being used together, it’s related to something in-universe. Like saying Rogue One proves the Force isn’t important to the narrative. But this time, we have Rogue One co-writer Tony Gilroy telling IndieWire, “What do we need? We need Star Wars Jesus.”
KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Makes Billboard History
The soundtrack for KPop Demon Hunters is rewriting chart history. According to ABC Audio, four songs from the animated film’s soundtrack are currently sitting in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100—a feat never before achieved in the chart’s 67-year history.
Universal’s Terrifier House at Halloween Horror Nights Reportedly Shut Down During Team Member Preview for Flooding
Halloween at Universal Orlando is known for big scares, elaborate sets, and headline-grabbing houses. But this year’s most extreme Halloween Horror Nights addition, based on the cult slasher Terrifier, made headlines on its very first preview night for all the wrong reasons.
Former Cedar Fair CEO Expresses Discontent with Post-Merger Six Flags
Matt Ouimet, former CEO of Cedar Fair and former president of Disneyland, has openly expressed dissatisfaction with the direction Six Flags has taken since its merger with Cedar Fair in 2024. Ouimet served as Cedar Fair’s CEO from 2012 to 2017 and held various senior roles at Disney from 1989 to 2006, including president of Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line.
Chris Columbus Says He’s Done With Harry Potter, Calls J.K. Rowling Controversy ‘Very Sad’
Chris Columbus has taken a stance against J.K. Rowling and, in turn, Harry Potter. The director of the first two Harry Potter films, and producer of the third, has zero interest in joining HBO’s upcoming small-screen reboot.
Volcano Bay Nights Returns This Fall at Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort has announced the return of Volcano Bay Nights, a limited-capacity, after-hours event at its Volcano Bay water theme park. The event will be held each Friday from September 5 through October 31, 2025, and features access to select attractions, food and beverage offerings, and live entertainment.
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Linked to Hiroshima Awareness Protest Message at Disneyland Attraction
A recent report confirmed that Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen was involved in placing a message about the Hiroshima atomic bombing inside the “It’s a Small World” attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The message took the form of a handmade doll holding a small sign that read “Remember Hiroshima.”
Take Us North Illegal Immigration Game Dev Anima Interactive Scrubs Internet Presence After Explosive Backlash
Anima Interactive, the studio behind Take Us North, one of the most controversial games of the year, has erased itself from the internet just days after growing scrutiny connected it to Microsoft, Wings Interactive, Sweet Baby Inc., and even the United Nations.