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25 Years Ago, A Legendary Director Almost Helmed The Most Iconic Fantasy Franchise Of The Century

David Fincher reveals the one major franchise he came close to directing: Harry Potter.

Inverse

David Fincher was once in talks to direct Harry Potter, but his "creepy" version didn't align with Warner Bros.' vision

"I remember saying, 'I just don’t want to do the clean Hollywood version of it'"

Total Film

David Fincher was rejected for his 'creepy' Harry Potter pitch

David Fincher vision to direct the 'Harry Potter' franchise was rejected by Warner Bros. as it was too "creepy".

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Fight Club director reveals he almost made a Harry Potter film: ‘I want it to be kind of creepy’

David Fincher says his ‘creepy’ vision didn’t align with that of production company

The Independent UK

Chris Columbus says Harry Potter let-down shaped his approach to Nosferatu

Director said the disappointing moment had provided him with a philosophy for his production company

The Independent UK

The 60 greatest film actors of the 21st century (so far)

THE COUNTDOWN: The Independent’s culture team ranks the very best film actors of the century so far

The Independent UK

JK Rowling says she’s ‘cancelled’ after post celebrating wedding anniversary

‘Harry Potter’ author often faces backlash for her outspoken stance on trans women

The Independent UK

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Murder Before Evensong: cast, plot and everything we know

Murder Before Evensong is a whodunnit starring Matthew Lewis and Amanda Redman and is based on the bestselling books by the Reverend Richard Coles.

WhatToWatch

Twixmas in London: The best things to do, from theatre shows and exhibitions to nights out

Looking for something cultural to avoid the Twixmas slump? We’ve got you covered

Evening Standard

Hafta letters: First family of Bollywood, LTA Punjab, populist schemes

AnonymousIn last week’s Hafta, Chetan Bhagat was spot on when he described how minuscule the demands of a typical Indian are and how not only have they adopted a practice of just being submissive to what's happening in terms of poor services, but religion has been at the core of…

Newslaundry

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (December 20)

The penultimate streaming list of the year has arrived – here's what's worth watching this weekend.

TechRadar

Poet handed three more years in prison for criticising Thai monarchy while dressed as Harry Potter

Arnon Nampa faces 14 cases under the controversial lese-majeste laws that prohibit criticism of the monarchy

The Independent UK

Harry Potter’s Matthew Lewis to star in murder mystery adaptation on Channel 5

Lewis will star in Murder Before Evensong, based on a novel of the same name by TV star Rev Richard Coles.

Evening Standard

Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking review – this Hogwarts-themed cake show is sheer magic

A chocolate stallion-head Patronus anyone? Gryffindor scarf knitted out of icing? Or popcorn and mousse-filled snitches? These contestants’ culinary feats are utter wizardry

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How to watch Strike: The Ink Black Heart online – stream JK Rowling crime drama now, all episodes, watch now in US and Canada

Strike and Ellacott are drawn in to a web of online anonymity in their latest case. Here's how to watch Strike: The Ink Black Heart online anywhere.

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American Duo Makes History With Juventus In Champions League Win

Weston McKennie and Tim Weah combine to make history in Champions League as Juventus defeats Manchester City. American soccer players shine on the European...

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13 greatest movie lines you didn’t know were improvised

From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Barbie’, we look at some of the most unlikely improvisations in movie history and the stories behind them

The Street

Warner Bros. Discovery, Comcast settle Harry Potter dispute

Warner Bros. Discovery and Comcast agree to settle outside of court over the Harry Potter series lawsuit.

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Sky strikes Warner Bros Discovery deal, averting exodus of shows

Film studio behind Barbie and HBO shows including Succession is preparing its Max streaming service

The Independent UK

Harry Potter fans raising eyebrows after Hagrid casting rumour

‘So far every casting choice has been god awful,’ one person responded

Total Film

Harry Potter TV show will film in same studio as the movie franchise after release date is delayed to 2027

Sure, why not

Chicago Sun-Times

The man behind the magic of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' show in Chicago

Magician and illusionist Jamie Harrison created the whimsical and heart stopping moments in stage production, which is currently playing in Chicago.

Evening Standard

Ignore the haters: Paapa Essiedu is the perfect choice to play Severus Snape

The actor has been tipped as the next Bond, put a pivot to Harry Potter makes perfect sense too

The Independent UK

HBO confirms when Harry Potter series will start shooting amid casting speculation

The reboot series has seen 32,000 young actors audition for lead roles

Fortune

Emotions, grand visuals, and a ‘logical story’: One of Universal’s designers on how he makes theme parks so memorable

Bob Dennis, a senior director at Universal's new Beijing resort, noted how emotions—even ones like anger and disgust—can build an immersive experience.

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