Michael Blaker's column this week is his annual remembrance column honoring some talented and influential people we lost in 2024.

HBO has announced some of the first castings for the reboot of the Harry Potter TV series, which is set to premiere in 2027.

When casting prospective Harry Potter wizards many things might be taken into consideration - including a likeness to the ...

From Harry Potter to The Lord of the Rings, these fantasy films feature the most flawless ensemble of actors in the genre's ...

In the film adaptions, Richard Harris played Dumbledore in the first two movies until his death in October 2002. Michael ...

Toby Stephens has now revealed pesonal details about his final conversations with his mother, Dame Maggie Smith, before she died. The beloved Downton Abbey and Harry Potter star died peacefully in ...

A New York Times best-selling writer, teacher, Columbus-area native and single mother, Maggie Smith is well known for her award-winning books, collections and works including “Good Bones” and ...

The Ozark actress is set to play head of Gryffindor House, Professor Minerva McGonagall, who was portrayed by Dame Maggie in the film series. Whitehouse, known for The Death Of Stalin, will take on ...

“Tumbleweeds” Oscar nominee Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall and “Shaun of the Dead” comedian Nick Frost as Hagrid. Meanwhile, Paul Whitehouse and Luke Thallon take on recurring roles ...