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John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John’s Grease outfits going up for sale in LA

Props, costumes and other memorabilia from films including Harry Potter, Star Wars and Ghostbusters will go under the hammer in Los Angeles in March.

Evening Standard

The New Dumbeldore Actor Is A Sci-Fi And Fantasy Legend

John Lithgow is almost certainly playing the new Dumbledore in the HBO 'Harry Potter' series. Here's why his sci-fi/fantasy cred makes him great for the part.

Inverse

John Lithgow confirms Dumbledore casting, says role will ‘define the last chapter of my life’

Lithgow will take on the role of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, previously played by Richard Harris, Michael Gambon and Jude Law

The Independent UK

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Actors be warned: the Harry Potter remake should be avoided like the plague

STATE OF THE ARTS: John Lithgow is the latest star tipped to feature in the lavish new adaptation of JK Rowling’s books. For any actor to get involved at this point would be a grave error for so many reasons, writes Louis Chilton

The Independent UK

Jared Harris reveals why his father turned down another famous wizard role

Richard Harris played the role of Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films

The Independent UK

Monsters, masters, and raven-haired heroes: Sleepy Hollow was basically the '90s version of Wednesday (and it rules)

Opinion | As Sleepy Hollow turns 25, our writer reflects on how similar it is to Netflix's Wednesday

Total Film

Harry Potter TV show’s first choice for Dumbledore ‘revealed’

New show is on the hunt for high-profile stars to play Hogwarts staff

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‘My first play was terrible!’ Alan Ayckbourn on his dazzling career – and writing his 90th play

As he hits an extraordinary landmark, the playwright relives his first drama, which made him £30, and recalls bouncing back from the stroke that left him desolate and devoid of ideas

The Guardian - UK

Julia Roberts Pays Tribute To Sir Michael Gambon's Legacy

Julia Roberts pays tribute to Sir Michael Gambon, celebrating his talent and legacy in entertainment. Gambon's versatile performances have left a lasting i...

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Dumbledore actor Sir Michael Gambon's wife inherits £1.5m fortune while lover is snubbed

Will published after’s death aged 82 in September 2023

Evening Standard

'I asked Sir Ian McKellen on the DLR if he was Michael Gambon's ghost after boozy bottomless birthday brunch'

The legendary actor had viewers of The Graham Norton Show in stitches with his anecdote of mistaken identity, but Aliyah Loughlan from Milton Keynes was ‘mortified’

Evening Standard

Ian McKellen claims he was mistaken for Michael Gambon's 'ghost'

Both actors famously portrayed white-haired wizards on screen, albeit in different franchises

Evening Standard

32 Famous Actors Who Guest Starred On Doctor Who

Here are 32 famous actors who guest-starred on Doctor Who.

Cinemablend

In Memoriam: Remembering The Actors We Lost In 2023

Remembering actors we lost in 2023, including Matthew Perry, Andre Braugher, Lance Reddick and more.

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The Guardian - UK

Michael Gambon remembered by David Hare

The playwright recalls his collaborations with the charismatic actor whose mix of mischief and vulnerability endeared him to everyone from Arthur Miller to Bill Nighy

The Independent UK

The 20 best Christmas episodes of all time, from The Office to Morecambe and Wise

Nick Hilton and Chris Harvey round up the greatest festive episodes and specials, spanning five decades, from side-splitting sitcoms to nightmarish one-offs

The Guardian - UK

Pop stars, actors and politicians we lost in 2023 – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on notable pop culture and political figures we lost this year

The Guardian - UK

Letter: Sir Michael Gambon obituary

Eoin Dillon writes: Michael Gambon gave a spontaneous demonstration of his agility and humour

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The Guardian - UK

Television appearances and happy birthday returns – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

‘Delicate, dangerous, anarchic’: Daniel Craig, Michael Mann, Matthew Macfadyen and more remember Michael Gambon

He wasn’t just a magnificent actor – he was also a raconteur, mentor, joker, engineer and pilot. Friends including Tom Hollander, Penelope Wilton, Simon Callow, Nicholas Hytner, Matthew Warchus and Rupert Goold pay tribute to the star

The Independent UK

Daniel Radcliffe shares new comments about working with Michael Gambon

Radcliffe starred opposite Gambon in six of the eight Harry Potter movies

The Conversation

Michael Gambon's best film is a violent work of art

Let’s get one thing out of the way from the start: I have neither read nor seen any of the Harry Potter stuff. Others may disagree, but I do not consider this a loss.

The Guardian - UK

Digested week: even a dreary way to dump Trump is a dream

Plus, Dan Wootton and Lawrence Fox demand a dreadful choice, and why Dannii Minogue was always on Brand

Evening Standard

OPINION - How London is celebrating Sir Michael Gambon: The Leader podcast

His career, character, and how he'll be remembered

The Conversation

Michael Gambon: an unshowy actor of enormous range and charm

Sir Michael Gambon, who died on September 28 at the age of 82, was a hugely versatile actor who enjoyed numerous and varied roles in film and television throughout the course of his long career.

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