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Gary Oldman says HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series should please fans with a more faithful, potentially word-for-word adaptation than the films, and Sirius Black may get more screen time once cast; Oldman remains grateful to have been part of the franchise amid JK Rowling’s controversial anti-trans remarks.
Gary Oldman says HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series will be more satisfying for fans than the films because it will include more content from Rowling's books, addressing the editors’ cuts of the movies. The first season has wrapped and will debut on HBO/HBO Max on December 25, with Season 2 in pre-production. Oldman, who portrayed Sirius Black in the films, also reflects on the original cast and his other project, Slow Horses season 6.
Lilly Wachowski told Variety that J.K. Rowling funds trans genocide and that consuming Harry Potter media funds anti-trans legislation; she also labeled Rowling and Elon Musk as “literal Nazis,” announced Anarchists United Foundation/Studio to fund diverse filmmakers, and praised Christopher Nolan’s casting of Elliot Page as allyship, ahead of HBO Max’s Harry Potter series premiere.
Lilly Wachowski says J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans politics fund 'trans genocide,' arguing that buying or consuming Harry Potter media indirectly finances anti-trans legislation. She even compares supporting the Potter franchise to backing Elon Musk’s Tesla, as HBO’s Harry Potter series promotion unfolds and Rowling remains an executive producer.
Lilly Wachowski explains why she cofounded the Anarchists United Foundation and Anarchists United Studios to fund marginalized filmmakers after the cancellation of Work in Progress, arguing Hollywood has tightened under corporate control while trans voices face backlash; she condemns right-wing propaganda against transgender people, links funding to anti-trans legislation (calling out J.K. Rowling as supporting trans genocide), and previews upcoming projects like Cassie Workman Is Witchy AF and Billionaire Killers as part of a broader effort to elevate trans and queer storytelling.
JK Rowling’s $150 million superyacht Samsara docked at Marina del Rey in Los Angeles with its name concealed to stay private; locals identified the vessel as Rowling’s. Built by Oceanco in 2015 (originally Infinity), Samsara can host 12 guests and 26 crew, features a circular pool, cinema and beach club, and reportedly costs up to $15 million a year to operate after Rowling bought it in 2023.
Harry Potter author JK Rowling’s 89-meter luxury yacht Samsara, worth about $150 million and capable of hosting 12 guests and 26 crew with amenities like a circular pool and cinema, was spotted docked at Marina del Rey in Los Angeles for repairs and provisioning; its name is reportedly covered to deter protesters opposed to her views, with the vessel set to depart around Sept. 15.
A 290-foot Oceanco superyacht named Samsara, docked at Marina del Rey, is confirmed to be owned by J.K. Rowling. The vessel, built in 2015 and valued around $150 million, can host 12 guests with 26 crew and features a circular pool, a movie theater and a tranquil beach club. Locals had long suspected Rowling due to the name being covered on entry, but she has not publicly commented.
After Dolly Parton’s death, tributes from Jeff Bezos, J.K. Rowling, and Ricky Schroder drew online backlash over wealth, Parton’s philanthropy, and disagreements on LGBTQ+ and vaccine issues, highlighting how her legacy fuels both admiration and controversy.
Celebrities who offered tributes to Dolly Parton are facing online criticism, including Ivanka Trump for quoting Parton on loving and accepting others, highlighting how celebrity tributes can spark political and cultural debates around LGBTQ/trans rights and public personas.
Two directors, Ally Pankiw and Kate Herron, disclosed they declined HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series over J.K. Rowling’s trans views, posting messages that they would not fund transphobia; the disclosures highlight ongoing controversy around Rowling and the Potter franchise as HBO has not commented and other cast members have spoken out on the issue.
Bel Powley, who plays Aunt Petunia Dursley in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV adaptation, says she strongly disagrees with J.K. Rowling’s views on gender and advocates for safety, dignity, and acceptance for the trans community, while still loving the Potter universe; she is among a few cast members addressing Rowling’s stance as the eight-season series moves forward.
Bel Powley, who plays Petunia Dursley in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone TV series, says she strongly disagrees with J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans views and believes the trans community deserves safety, dignity, and acceptance, while reaffirming her love for the books; the HBO Max series debuts Christmas Day with a large cast including Arabella Stanton, John Lithgow, and others.
Bel Powley, who stars in HBO’s Harry Potter TV adaptation, says she strongly disagrees with J.K. Rowling’s views on gender and affirms that the trans community deserves safety, dignity, and total acceptance, while expressing love for the books as she joins the high-profile series that has drawn questions about Rowling’s stance.
Amnesty International apologized to JK Rowling’s sexual violence support centre after the centre threatened legal action when Amnesty labeled it as “anti-rights.”