A controversial US pastor conducted a bonfire of various ‘occult’ materials, including copies of Harry Potter and Twilight books, in order to combat “witchcraft” and “demonic influences.” He argued that his church had a “biblical right” to destroy “materials that they deem are a threat to their religious rights and …
Read More »J.K. Rowling accused of ‘anti-Semitic’ imagery in Harry Potter
Former US talk show host Jon Stewart has slammed J.K. Rowling for her use of imagery he says is “anti-Semitic,” claiming the Harry Potter franchise’s goblin banker characters resemble Jewish caricatures. In a recent edition of his podcast ‘The Problem with Jon Stewart’, the comedian claimed it was “so weird” …
Read More »‘Harry Potter’ star accused of anti-Semitism
Israel’s current and former ambassadors to the UN have hounded ‘Harry Potter’ star Emma Watson online for sharing a message of “solidarity” with Palestinian activists. The diplomats have since been slammed by all sides. Watson shared an image to her Instagram account on Sunday depicting a crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters …
Read More »Harry Potter actor casts confusion among fanbase
Fans of the Harry Potter films were left puzzled after actor David Thewlis shared an Instagram post that purported to explain his absence at a recent high-profile cast reunion, but raised questions about whether he was ‘trolling’. While most of the main players from the movie franchise reunited for the …
Read More »J.K. Rowling appears in Harry Potter reunion despite rumors of absence
J.K. Rowling was not ‘canceled’ by the producers of a Harry Potter reunion special and makes an appearance in the form of archive footage rather than attending the get-together in person. Rowling’s controversial remarks on gender and trans issues had reportedly prompted the creators of the ‘Return to Hogwarts’ special …
Read More »Harry Potter-inspired sport to change name over Rowling stance
US Quidditch and Major League Quidditch (MLQ) issued a joint statement on pursuing renaming possibilities on Wednesday, but it didn’t catch media attention until Friday. MLQ Commissioner Amanda Dallas said both leagues have been “quietly collecting research” and discussing it extensively with trademark lawyers “for the last year or so.” …
Read More »JK Rowling and Harry Potter reunion part ways
‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ premiered 20 years ago this week, catapulting actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson to superstardom. Warner Bros announced on Tuesday that the three stars – as well as a whole range of supporting actors from the franchise – will travel back to …
Read More »Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders actor Helen McCrory dies aged 52 after cancer battle, husband Damian Lewis says
“I’m heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen McCrory has died peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family,” he said in a statement on Twitter. McCrory, who married Lewis in 2007, had “died …
Read More »Harry Potter video game will allow transgender characters, but unsated critics want ‘reparations’ from ‘transphobic’ JK Rowling
The game, which is set to be released next year, will let users customize their character’s voice, body type, and gender placement, according to a report from Bloomberg citing sources working on the project. The only identifying marker for characters will be whether they are a “wizard” or a “witch.” …
Read More »After Harry Potter game developer gets trashed for not being SJW enough, it’s clear: We need GAMERGATE 2.0
Exactly a year ago I published an article about a clique of journalists who are preventing individuals from attaining careers at any of the mainstream gaming outlets unless they are politically aligned with those doing the gatekeeping. Naturally this was scoffed at by the very people being called out, but …
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