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1 year ago

Robbie Coltrane, known for role as Hagrid in 'Harry Potter' films, dies at 72

The actor is survived by his children, sister and the mother of his children.
1 year ago
Robbie Coltrane, known for role as Hagrid in 'Harry Potter' films, dies at 72
2 years ago

Rupert Grint teases 'fun' and emotional 'Harry Potter' reunion special

"Those movies were our childhoods," Grint said.
2 years ago
Rupert Grint teases 'fun' and emotional 'Harry Potter' reunion special
2 years ago

Watch Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reunite in official trailer for upcoming 'Harry Potter' reunion

The official trailer for the upcoming "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" special is here!
2 years ago
The official trailer for the upcoming 'Harry Potter' reunion special is finally here
2 years ago

See the 1st image from 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts'

Fans can now see the first image from the upcoming special "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts," premiering Jan. 1.
2 years ago
See the 1st image from 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts'
3 years ago

‘Harry Potter’ actress says she was told to deny ‘racist’ attacks from online fans

Katie Leung, who played Cho Chang in several Harry Potter films, opened up on the podcast “Chinese Chippy Girl” and said she was 16 when she experienced the attacks.
3 years ago
‘Harry Potter’ actress says she was told to deny ‘racist’ attacks from online fans
4 years ago

Universal Orlando's Harry Potter ride to feature a free-fall vertical drop

The ride has the most launches of any coaster in the world!
4 years ago
Universal Orlando's Harry Potter ride to feature a free-fall vertical drop
4 years ago

'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling shares new children's book for free online, asks kids to illustrate it

J.K. Rowling revealed she wrote a new children's book and is sharing it for free online, asking kids to illustrate it and donating her royalties to COVID-19 relief.
4 years ago
JK Rowling shares new children's book for free online, asks kids to illustrate it
4 years ago

Read Harry Potter at home with Harry himself

"Harry Potter at Home" allows Potter fans worldwide to read their favorite series with stars like Eddie Redmayne, David Beckham and Harry himself, Daniel Radcliffe.
4 years ago
Read Harry Potter at home with Harry himself
4 years ago

Ride with 'GMA' on the new Harry Potter coaster at Universal Orlando

We got a first look at Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.
4 years ago
Ride with 'GMA' on the new Harry Potter coaster at Universal Orlando
4 years ago

'Harry Potter' cast reunites, see the epic Slytherin versus Gryffindor photos

Former castmates Tom Felton and Emma Watson posed with several members of the "Harry Potter" family while recently hanging out in London.
4 years ago
'Harry Potter' cast reunites, see the epic Slytherin versus Gryffindor photos
4 years ago

Harry Potter's fictional house is now available on Airbnb

This is the next must-do on your wizarding bucket list.
4 years ago
Harry Potter's fictional house is now available on Airbnb
5 years ago

Harry Potter author JK Rowling donates $20 million to neurology research to honor late mother

J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, has donated almost $20 million (£15.3m) to support research into neurological conditions in honor of her late mother.
5 years ago
Harry Potter author JK Rowling donates $20 million to neurology research
5 years ago

Here's what the Harry Potter stars thought of the new coaster at Universal Orlando

A new roller coaster has opened at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, Orlando.
5 years ago
Here's what the Harry Potter stars thought of the new coaster at Universal Orlando
5 years ago

4 new 'Harry Potter' eBooks coming next month

Last week, it was announced that four new "Harry Potter" eBooks were on the way in June.
5 years ago
4 new 'Harry Potter' eBooks coming next month
5 years ago

This story about the late 'Harry Potter' actor who played Dumbledore will absolutely warm your heart

It's classic Dumbledore and shows the kind of man Richard Harris was.
5 years ago
Story about late 'Harry Potter' actor who played Dumbledore will warm your heart
6 years ago

This Harry Potter photo shoot is giving us major wedding inspo

If you like Harry Potter then you’re going to go crazy for these Harry Potter wedding photos.
6 years ago
This Harry Potter photo shoot is giving us major wedding inspo
6 years ago

Gryffindogs or Hufflefluff: Animal shelter sorts dogs into Hogwarts-themed houses

Dogs at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando are being sorted by personality.
6 years ago
Gryffindogs or Hufflefluff: Animal shelter sorts dogs into Hogwarts houses
6 years ago

Harry Potter comes to Italy as Americans compete in Quidditch World Cup

The Renaissance city of Florence is playing host to brooms, quaffles and snitches.
6 years ago
Harry Potter comes to Italy as Americans compete in Quidditch World Cup
6 years ago

Meet the illustrator behind the mesmerizing new 'Harry Potter' covers

Brian Selznick drew all new covers for the beloved series to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first book being published in the U.S.
6 years ago
Meet the illustrator behind the mesmerizing new 'Harry Potter' covers
6 years ago

'Harry Potter' opens on Broadway to rave reviews

Sara Haines reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
6 years ago
'Harry Potter' opens on Broadway to rave reviews
6 years ago

Hogwarts reunion photo shows 'Harry Potter' stars Emma Watson, Tom Felton and Matthew Lewis

In a "Harry Potter" reunion for the ages, Tom Felton posted an amazing picture of his Hogwarts "school mates."
6 years ago
'Harry Potter' stars reunite 7 years after final film
6 years ago

Magical Harry Potter river cruise will set sail this summer

But it's going to cost you a lot of galleons.
6 years ago
Magical Harry Potter river cruise will set sail this summer
6 years ago

JK Rowling defends casting of Johnny Depp in 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel

Rowling and the director "considered the possibility of recasting" Depp.
6 years ago
JK Rowling defends casting of Johnny Depp in 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel
6 years ago

Why 'Harry Potter' fans are freaking out about 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel title

And it may tease something huge in the "Harry Potter" universe.
6 years ago
'Harry Potter' fans are freaking out about 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel title
6 years ago

Seattle dad creates spellbinding replica of Harry Potter's Diagon Alley in driveway

"I was tired of nobody coming down our street," said Jon Chambers.
6 years ago
Dad creates replica of Harry Potter's Diagon Alley in driveway
6 years ago

Seattle man creates replica of Harry Potter's Diagon Alley in driveway

Jon Chambers said he was "tired of nobody coming down our street" for trick-or-treating, and the creative project became a community effort.
6 years ago
Seattle man creates replica of Harry Potter's Diagon Alley in driveway
7 years ago

Teacher creates magical 'Harry Potter'-themed classroom to spellbind his students

Kyle Hubler, a teacher at Evergreen Middle School in Hillsboro, Oregon, transformed his classroom into a wizarding wonderland to surprise his students.
7 years ago
Teacher creates magical 'Harry Potter'-themed classroom to spellbind his students
7 years ago

'Harry Potter' actor Robert Hardy dies at 91

His career spanned seven decades across theater, TV and film.
7 years ago
'Harry Potter' actor Robert Hardy dies at 91
7 years ago

JK Rowling thanks fans on 'Harry Potter' 20th anniversary

NFL player Malcolm Mitchell, a children's book author, is among the celebrities tweeting about the magical world of Harry Potter.
7 years ago
JK Rowling thanks fans on 'Harry Potter' 20th anniversary
7 years ago

JK Rowling reveals there are 2 Harry Potters

J.K. Rowling just divulged a detail that could shake up the entire Harry Potter universe.
7 years ago
JK Rowling reveals there are 2 Harry Potters
7 years ago

'Harry Potter' 20th anniversary: JK Rowling talks 'wonderful' ride

Two decades ago, Harry Potter was introduced to the world as J.K. Rowling's book "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published.
7 years ago
'Harry Potter' 20th anniversary: JK Rowling talks 'wonderful' ride
7 years ago

'Harry Potter': 10 things you never knew about the books and films

Wait, J.K. Rowling was almost in the first film?!
7 years ago
10 things you never knew about 'Harry Potter'
7 years ago

July 7, 2000: 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' is released

The fourth book in the series follows the boy wizard's adventures during his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
7 years ago
July 7, 2000: 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' is released
7 years ago

JK Rowling begs fans not to buy stolen 'Harry Potter' prequel

The best-selling author took to Twitter to dissuade potential buyers.
7 years ago
JK Rowling begs fans not to buy stolen 'Harry Potter' prequel
7 years ago

'Harry Potter' Play May Be Coming to Broadway

There have been discussions about bringing it to the Lyric Theatre.
7 years ago
'Harry Potter' Play May Be Coming to Broadway
7 years ago

British Woman Creates 'Harry Potter'-Themed Christmas Tree

It's a tree all potterheads would adore.
7 years ago
British Woman Creates 'Harry Potter'-Themed Christmas Tree
7 years ago

'Fantastic Beasts' Review: It Will Keep You Coming Back for More

Why the new "Harry Potter" spin-off is fantastically endearing.
7 years ago
'Fantastic Beasts' Will Keep You Coming Back for More
7 years ago

'Harry Potter' Cinematographer Recalls Challenges of Transforming Beloved Book Into a Movie

It's been 15 years since the first 'Harry Potter' movie landed in theaters.
7 years ago
'Harry Potter' 15 Years Later: Recalling the Challenges of Making the 1st Movie
7 years ago

JK Rowling Teases Release of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' Script

ABC News' Diane Macedo reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
7 years ago
JK Rowling Teases Release of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' Script
7 years ago

'Fantastic Beasts' Film Series Expands to 5 Movies

"Harry Potter" fans, rejoice!
7 years ago
'Fantastic Beasts' Film Series Expands to 5 Movies
7 years ago

'Harry Potter' Actor Devon Murray Reveals Battle With Depression

Actor shared his 10-year struggle with depression on World Mental Health Day.
7 years ago
'Harry Potter' Actor Reveals Battle With Depression
8 years ago

Harry Potter's Childhood 'Privet Drive' Home for Sale in UK

It's a home J.K. Rowling would approve.
8 years ago
Harry Potter's Childhood Home for Sale
8 years ago

'Harry Potter': New Hogwarts Books Coming From JK Rowling

Rowling just can't quit "the boy who lived."
8 years ago
New Hogwarts Books Coming From JK Rowling
8 years ago

Inside Look at 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'

It picks up where "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" left off.
8 years ago
Inside Look at 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'
8 years ago

'Harry Potter' Fan Spends Three Weeks Painting J.K. Rowling's Book Onto Wall in Fun DIY Project

Meredith McCardle painted the first page of Rowling's first novel in her office.
8 years ago
'Harry Potter' Fan Paints J.K. Rowling's Book in Fun Home DIY Project