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J.K. Rowling

  • J.K. Rowling Insists She Lacks the Power to Fire Paapa Essiedu From ‘Harry Potter’ Over Differing Trans Views – and Wouldn’t Anyway

    The author previously called out signatories, including Essiedu, of an open letter calling on the U.K. entertainment industry to protect the trans community

    By

    Daren DeFrank
    May 5, 2025 @ 2:28 PM
    Hollywood & Politics
    2:28 PM
    J.K. Rowling Insists She Lacks the Power to Fire Paapa Essiedu From ‘Harry Potter’ Over Differing Trans Views – and Wouldn’t Anyway
  • ‘SNL’: Trump Signs Executive Orders Defending Bill Belichick, Chris Columbus and J.K. Rowling in Cold Open | Video

    Mikey Day returns as White House Deputy Chief of Staff and “Lord of the Shadows” Stephen Miller

    By

    Alex Welch
    May 3, 2025 @ 8:52 PM
    TV
    8:52 PM
    ‘SNL’: Trump Signs Executive Orders Defending Bill Belichick, Chris Columbus and J.K. Rowling in Cold Open | Video
  • HBO Boss Insists ‘Harry Potter’ Show Will Not Contain J.K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Views

    “If you want to debate her, you can go on Twitter,” CEO and chairman Casey Bloys says

    By

    Alex Welch
    May 2, 2025 @ 10:58 AM
    TV
    10:58 AM
    HBO Boss Insists ‘Harry Potter’ Show Will Not Contain J.K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Views
  • J.K. Rowling Compares Neil Gaiman to Harvey Weinstein Amid New Sexual Misconduct Allegations

    Nine women in total have accused the fantasy author of sexual misconduct

    By

    Jacob Bryant
    January 13, 2025 @ 4:00 PM
    News
    4:00 PM
    J.K. Rowling Compares Neil Gaiman to Harvey Weinstein Amid New Sexual Misconduct Allegations
  • Anti-Trans Rhetoric Helped Trump Retake the White House – What Effect Will It Have on Hollywood?

    “This is a 15-alarm fire,” says TransLash Media founder Imara Jones about what could happen in the next four years

    By

    Sharon Knolle
    December 6, 2024 @ 6:00 AM

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    Hollywood & Politics
    6:00 AM
    Anti-Trans Rhetoric Helped Trump Retake the White House – What Effect Will It Have on Hollywood?

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  • J.K. Rowling Slams ‘Insulting’ NY Times Story on Confrontational Trans Activists, Says She Faces ‘Threats of Murder, Rape, Violence’

    “Some who’ve been riding high on their own supply are waking up with a hell of a hangover,” the “Harry Potter” author adds

    By

    Jacob Bryant
    December 2, 2024 @ 2:42 PM
    Media
    2:42 PM
    J.K. Rowling Slams ‘Insulting’ NY Times Story on Confrontational Trans Activists, Says She Faces  ‘Threats of Murder, Rape, Violence’
  • ‘Harry Potter’ Creator J.K. Rowling Has ‘Right to Express Her Personal Views,’ HBO Says

    The network says the upcoming TV adaptation will “only benefit” from the author’s involvement

    By

    Loree Seitz
    November 20, 2024 @ 1:04 PM
    TV
    1:04 PM
    ‘Harry Potter’ Creator J.K. Rowling Has ‘Right to Express Her Personal Views,’ HBO Says
  • Everything We Know About the ‘Harry Potter’ TV Show

    Grab your broomstick, we’re heading back to Hogwarts

    By

    Lauren Cahoone
    June 26, 2024 @ 12:54 PM
    TV
    12:54 PM
    Everything We Know About the ‘Harry Potter’ TV Show
  • Daniel Radcliffe Says JK Rowling’s Trans Stance, Relationship Breakdown Makes Him ‘Really Sad, Ultimately’

    The actor has not been in direct contact with the “Harry Potter” author in years

    By

    Kayla Cobb
    May 1, 2024 @ 10:04 AM
    Movies
    10:04 AM
    Daniel Radcliffe Says JK Rowling’s Trans Stance, Relationship Breakdown Makes Him ‘Really Sad, Ultimately’
  • HBO Chief Says J.K. Rowling’s Insights on ‘Harry Potter’ Series Will Be ‘Helpful,’ but Sidesteps Anti-Trans Controversy

    “Our priority is what’s on screen,” Casey Bloys told reporters at the Max unveiling event

    By

    Loree Seitz
    April 12, 2023 @ 12:41 PM
    TV
    12:41 PM
    HBO Chief Says J.K. Rowling’s Insights on ‘Harry Potter’ Series Will Be ‘Helpful,’ but Sidesteps Anti-Trans Controversy
  • ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Reboot Coming to Max With New Cast, J.K. Rowling to Executive Produce

    The streaming adaptation will span an entire decade

    By

    Scott Mendelson
    April 12, 2023 @ 11:08 AM
    TV
    11:08 AM
    ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Reboot Coming to Max With New Cast, J.K. Rowling to Executive Produce
  • ‘The Daily Show’: Hasan Minhaj Says Wealth Tax Would Temper JK Rowling, Who ‘Had Zero Opinions About Trans People’ While on Welfare

    “When they don’t have problems of their own, they have to just make up problems just to make their lives interesting,” Minhaj joked

    By

    Andi Ortiz
    February 28, 2023 @ 8:23 AM
    TV
    8:23 AM
    ‘The Daily Show’: Hasan Minhaj Says Wealth Tax Would Temper JK Rowling, Who ‘Had Zero Opinions About Trans People’ While on Welfare
  • ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Video Game Debuts Trans Character Despite J.K. Rowling’s Politics

    Sirona Ryan, a Three Broomsticks barkeep, hints at her transgender identity

    By

    Dessi Gomez
    February 6, 2023 @ 10:59 AM
    Culture
    10:59 AM
    ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ Video Game Debuts Trans Character Despite J.K. Rowling’s Politics
  • J.K. Rowling Says She Received Death Threat for Supporting Salman Rushdie: ‘Police Are Involved’

    The fantasy author appealed to Twitter Support after being threatened on the social media app

    By

    Brandon Katz
    August 13, 2022 @ 1:13 PM
    Media
    1:13 PM
    J.K. Rowling Says She Received Death Threat for Supporting Salman Rushdie: ‘Police Are Involved’
  • ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Ending Explained: A Wizardly Duel and a Romantic Reunion (or Three)

    New magical creatures abound as Gellert Grindelwald rises to power

    By

    Dessi Gomez
    April 22, 2022 @ 2:17 PM
    Movies
    2:17 PM
    ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ Ending Explained: A Wizardly Duel and a Romantic Reunion (or Three)
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