Harry Potter

Richard Griffiths, Uncle Vernon in 'Harry Potter,' Dies at 65

March 29, 2013 By Brent Lang 7 weeks ago

Richard Griffiths won a Tony Award for "The History Boys"

  

Emma Watson's a Tease Over '50 Shades of Grey' Role

March 17, 2013 By Todd Cunningham 9 weeks ago

The former "Harry Potter" star's tweet leaves room for doubt on reports she'll star in the film version of the erotic tale

  

'Hangover Part III' Poster Parodies 'Harry Potter' (Photos)

March 6, 2013 By Greg Gilman 11 weeks ago

The first poster for the franchise's finale features Zach Galifianakis staring down Ken Jeong with Las Vegas burning in the background

  

Harry Potter Books Get New Cover Art

February 13, 2013 By Alexander C. Kaufman 14 weeks ago

The Harry Potter books new cover art will be out in September

  

Chris Columbus Finds Outside Financing at Rise Entertainment

November 27, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 25 weeks ago

Director Chris Columbus' 1492 Pictures has struck a deal with Rise Entertainment that calls for the company to help finance and develop 1492's films

  

DreamWorks in Exclusive Talks to Acquire Bestseller 'The Light Between Oceans'

November 27, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 25 weeks ago

"Harry Potter" producer David Heyman will produce the adaptation of the novel, which DreamWorks is looking to purchase

  

Adios, 'Twilight' - Studios Stockpiling Young-Adult Novels in Search of the Next Blockbuster

November 15, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 26 weeks ago

From "The Raven Boys" to "Smoke and Bone," studios scour the young-adult section of the bookstore hoping to find the next big thing

  

A 'Harry Potter' Spinoff Might Happen, J.K. Rowling Says

September 26, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 34 weeks ago

"If I did have a great idea for something else, I probably would do it," Harry Potter author says

  

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Goes After Amazon Sellers With Copyright Suits

September 18, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 35 weeks ago

"Harry Potter" films, "Nip/Tuck" among Warner Bros. Home Entertainment titles being sold in counterfeit form on Amazon

  

'Harry Potter' Tops NPR's List of 10 Best Young Adult Novels

August 7, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 41 weeks ago

"The Hunger Games" came in second, followed by "To Kill a Mockingbird"

  

Daniel Radcliffe Heads Back to Dark Side as Suspected Rapist/Murderer in 'Horns'

July 13, 2012 By Brent Lang 44 weeks ago

The Harry Potter star will work with "The Hills Have Eyes" director Alexandre Aja on this supernatural thriller -- in which he also grows, well, horns

  

Chris Columbus to Adapt John Grisham's 'Calico Joe'

June 4, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 50 weeks ago

The "Home Alone" and "Mrs. Doubtfire" director takes on the world of baseball -- and family

  

New Disney Studio Chief Alan Horn Vows: 'I Will Keep the Waters Calm'

May 31, 2012 By Brent Lang 50 weeks ago

Alan Horn explains his plans to reinvigorate Disney's live-action unit,why he loves "Finding Nemo" and why, at 69, he's not ready for retirement

  

Harry Potter and Co. Lay on All the Charms in ‘Just the Spells’ (Video)

May 30, 2012 By C. Molly Smith 51 weeks ago

The stars of J.K. Rowling's beloved fantasy franchise brandish their wands in this clip featuring every single spell cast over the course of eight movies

  

Harry Potter Magic Spreads to Japan - 'Wizarding World' to Open in Osaka

May 9, 2012 By Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

Universal and Warner Bros. are teaming to bring "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" to Universal Studios Japan

  

'Harry Potter' Books Finally Go Digital for iPad, Kindle, Nook

March 27, 2012 By Kimberly Potts 1 year ago

J.K. Rowling's Pottermore.com is selling the digital titles for $7.99-$9.99 each

  

'Harry Potter' Star Gets 2 Years in Prison for Rioting

March 20, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

"Harry Potter" bully Jamie Waylett carried a Molotov cocktail and accepted stolen champagne during 2011 mayhem in London

  

Jon Stewart Mocks Assad's Love of Harry Potter, Chris Brown: At Least He Pays for Downloads (Video)

March 16, 2012 By Kimberly Potts 1 year ago

Jon Stewart mocks Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad's pop culture tastes, including Chris Brown and "Harry Potter" movies

  

'Hunger Games' Gooses Scholastic's Quarterly Earnings

March 15, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Scholastic CEO says the Suzanne Collins books have become a publishing phenomenon like Harry Potter

  

Emma Watson to Star in Sofia Coppola's 'The Bling Ring'

February 29, 2012 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

Emma Watson, the "Harry Potter" star, begins shooting Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" in the spring

  

'Harry Potter' E-Books Get Worldwide Library Distribution

February 27, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" books will be available digitally in more than 20 languages in 18,000 libraries; will Hogwarts get copies?

  

'The Help,' 'Modern Family' Campaigns Honored at Publicists Awards

February 24, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

"The Help" and "Modern Family" take awards for best publicity campaigns; awards publicist Tony Angellotti wins top honor

  

J.K. Rowling Writing a New (Adult) Novel for Little, Brown (Update)

February 23, 2012 By Kimberly Potts 1 year ago

Rowling shifts to a new publisher and audience for her first post-Harry Potter book

  

Time Warner Q4 Earnings Up Slightly, Thanks in Part to Harry Potter (Updated)

February 8, 2012 By Tim Molloy & Lucas Shaw 1 year ago

Investments in Harry Potter, HBO and NCAA men's basketball all rewarded Time Warner in 2011

  

Daniel Radcliffe Lashes Out at Oscars Over 'Harry Potter' Snub

February 7, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

"Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe says the Academy doesn't like commercial or kids films -- "unless they're directed by Martin Scorsese"

  

Daniel Radcliffe: I Was Drunk While Filming 'Harry Potter'

February 3, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

"Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe admits to having a "very addictive personality"