Harry Potter

My performance as Sirius Black was mediocre in ‘Harry Potter’: Gary Oldman

In a candid revelation, renowned actor Gary Oldman opened up about his perceived shortcomings in his portrayal of Sirius Black in the iconic "Harry Potter" film series. Oldman, speaking on Thursday's episode of the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, expressed his belief that his work in the beloved wizarding world was "mediocre."

Gary Oldman credits 'Harry Potter' and 'Dark Knight' films for saving him

Gary Oldman recently featured on "The Drew Barrymore Show" and conveyed his appreciation for the "Harry Potter" and "Batman" film franchises, acknowledging them for revitalizing his career and personal life. Before landing the roles of Sirius Black and James "Jim" Gordon, Oldman faced a decline in acting opportunities. These iconic roles not only made him a beloved figure among genre fans but also injected newfound star power into his career.

Book Review / JK Rowling’s 'The Running Grave': A souring tale that clumsily rolls downhill

Review of 'The Running Grave' (Sphere, 2023) by Robert Galbraith

Documentary on Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double: Trailer released

The official trailer has just been unveiled for "David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived", a documentary that delves into the life of Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double from the "Harry Potter" series. David Holmes faced a life-changing moment during the filming of "Deathly Hallows Part 1" when a tragic accident left him paralysed.

Bidding adieu to the wizard behind ‘Dumbledore’

Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor best known for playing the wise professor Albus Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" film series, passed away earlier today. He was a true artist, and dazzled audiences with a diverse career spanning decades, playing roles in everything from Shakespearean classics to modern tragedies.

Harry Potter's 'Dumbledore' passes away

British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, best known to global audiences for playing the wise professor Albus Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" movie franchise and whose career was launched by his mentor Laurence Olivier, died aged 82, today.

#Press Releases / Tarius Event Space: A rising star in Dhaka's event scene

One of the hallmarks of Tarius is its ability to breathe life into various themes, transforming ordinary gatherings into extraordinary experiences. The team behind this venture has already executed several themed events that have left attendees in awe. Let's take a glimpse into some of these remarkable themed events that have set Tarius apart.

#Entertainment / 5 things you didn’t know about J K Rowling’s Harry Potter

Whether you are in the wizarding world or amongst muggles, you have heard of Harry Potter and his friends Hermoine and Ron fighting against the dark arts and taking Voldemort on head first. J K Rowling’s creation of the magical world has dominated the screen and ever since, the franchise has become timeless.

Feature / The thing about popular and overhyped books

“Overhyped books are the empty calories of the literary world.”

January 15, 2016
January 15, 2016

Alan Rickman's phenomenal legacy in his own words

Alan Rickman’s incredible and almost magical career spanned over three decades and touched the hearts of generations of audiences.

January 14, 2016
January 14, 2016

Actor Alan Rickman dies aged 69

Actor Alan Rickman, known for films including Harry Potter, Die Hard, Truly Madly Deeply and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, dies at the age of 69.

November 6, 2015
November 6, 2015

First Look at “Fantastic Beasts” revealed JK Rowling's Harry Potter prequel in the works

“Harry Potter” fans who are missing the wizarding world introduced in JK Rowling's books may be comforted by the newly released images from...

September 19, 2015
September 19, 2015

Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak is close to reality!

A cloak of invisibility may be common in science fiction but it is not so easy in the real world. New research suggests such a device may be moving closer to reality.

September 12, 2015
September 12, 2015

Harry Potter themed bar opens in Toronto

There is now a Harry Potter-themed bar in Toronto, as if alcohol needed to be more magical.

June 29, 2015
June 29, 2015

Harry Potter star looks totally different now

The Internet is going wild over the weekend when Harry Potter fans discovered Afshan Azad, a Bangladeshi origin British who played one of the Patil twins in the Harry Potter movies, has totally transformed.

June 29, 2015
June 29, 2015

Harry Potter play to open in London next year

JK Rowling ‏has confirmed that the Harry Potter play, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”, will open in London next year.

June 16, 2015
June 16, 2015

'Harry Potter' spin-off gets a female lead

Katherine Waterston will play the lead role opposite Eddie Redmayne in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the "Harry Potter" spin-off from Warner Bros.

May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015

Harry Potter prequel gains momentum

The Oscar-winning actor will play Newt Scamander in the film series, which takes place 70 years before the Harry Potter films.

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