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Fantastic Beasts and where to cancel them: how the Wizarding World lost its magic

With some cast members in disgrace and others at odds with creator JK Rowling over trans rights, the Harry Potter spin-off has become embroiled in controversy. Can it make it to the end of its five-film series?

The Guardian - UK

Does Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore have a post credit scene?

After seeing Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, you may be wondering if there is a post credit scene worth waiting until the very end of the credits for

Daily Mirror

Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore - First look review of new Harry Potter prequel

Ahead of the film's release on Friday, Andy Lea gives his review of Fantastic Beasts 3: Secrets of Dumbledore - alongside a look at the controversary surrounding the latest offering from the Harry Potter franchise and some fantastic facts

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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore - Fewer subplots but still a Hogwarts-shaped hole

The latest addition to JK Rowling's wizarding world, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, hits cinema screens this week but it still doesn't have Harry Potter's charm

Daily Mirror

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore movie review - Rowling’s radical experiment is risky but rousing

The Harry Potter writer seems like she’s out to reinvent Bob Fosse’s Cabaret in this third instalment, where Mads Mikkelsen steps into Johnny Depp’s previous role

Evening Standard

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore review – good-natured magical entertainment

Visually impressive third adventure looks great, with an ever more Dickensian Eddie Redmayne, though there are questions about the Harry Potter timeline

The Guardian - UK

Where Harry Potter stars are now from Daniel Radcliffe to Emma Watson and Tom Felton

Ahead of the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, which is the latest instalment in the Wizarding World universe, we take a look at where the stars of the Harry Potter franchise are now.

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Where Scottish Harry Potter stars are now from Hollywood to prison

The fantasy franchise launched the careers of several major stars, but others' career trajectories took a wildly different turn after their appearance in the global phenomenon.

Edinburgh Live

JK Rowling snubs trolls in trans row: 'I've had too many death threats to give shout-outs'

The bestselling author revealed she's had numerous death threats from online trolls after a social media post led to more backlash from pro-trans activists.

Daily Record

What’s happened in the Fantastic Beasts film so far? The plot explained ahead of the Secrets of Dumbledore

Missed out on the first two films? Or just in need of a quick refresher? We’ve got you covered

Evening Standard

How celebs are rallying for Ukraine — from Ed Sheeran’s £13.4m charity gig to David Beckham’s Insta take-over

JK Rowling has pledged £1 million and Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher and Sean Penn have been thanked by president Zelensky himself — but which star has donated the most? Katie Strick on how the A-listers are rallying for Ukraine

Evening Standard

JK Rowling walks the red carpet at the Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore London premiere

The Harry Potter author has previously come under fire for her views on trans people

Evening Standard

‘Not acceptable’ to ask trans woman whether she has a penis, says Angela Rayner

Party leader Keir Starmer has come under fire from JK Rowling over defence of women’s rights

The Independent UK

JK Rowling slams Russian President Vladimir Putin's ‘cancel culture’ remark, supports Ukraine

Harry Potter author JK Rowling slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin in a tweet on March 25, as he compared the West's treatment of his country to a public backlash Rowling faced for her views on transgender issues.

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Treasures Linked To Bonnie Prince Charlie, JK Rowling On Show For A Celebration Of Scottish History

Rare books, maps, documents, photographs and films and will be on display at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh.

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DARKEST TIMELINE: J.K Rowling’s Fkd Comments About Trans People Were Defended By Vladimir Putin

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Edinburgh Live

Harry Potter author JK Rowling responds as Putin compares himself to author

The Russian president cited the Edinburgh author as an example of what happens in the West, adding that it likes to cancel people and compared that with cancelling Russia.

Salon

J.K. Rowling is on Putin's mind

Putin referenced the "Harry Potter" author and like her creation, Voldemort, she appeared

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Piers Morgan defends JK Rowling over 'transphobic' remarks despite long-running feud

JK Rowling has caused controversy in recent years but Piers Morgan has come to her defence - stating that she has been treated 'despicably' over her views

Reason

Vladimir Putin's Hypocritical Lament About Cancel Culture, J.K. Rowling

"Critiques of Western cancel culture are possibly not best made by those currently slaughtering civilians."

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin Says Russian Culture Being 'Cancelled'

President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused the West of trying to cancel Russia's rich musical and literary culture, including composers Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Sergei Rachmaninov, in the same way he said it had cancelled "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling. Speaking in a meeting with leading cultural figures broadcast on national…

The Guardian - UK

A key reason Putin’s bloody invasion is faltering? He’s no match for Zelenskiy’s iPhone

The leader’s messages to his people – and the west - have been central to the heroic fightback. But now more than ever, we must stay engaged, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

Irish Mirror

Vladimir Putin defends JK Rowling as he accuses the West of 'trying to cancel' Russia

The Harry Potter author has been widely condemned for her comments and viewpoints surrounding transgendered people in recent years.

The Guardian - UK

Putin says west treating Russian culture like ‘cancelled’ JK Rowling

President complains west ‘trying to cancel a whole 1,000-year culture’ after invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard

JK Rowling hits back after Putin cites author in bizarre rant about the West cancelling Russia

JK Rowling has responded to Vladimir Putin after he reportedly referenced her during a speech condemning “cancel culture” in the West.

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