Person: J.K. Rowling

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Stefanie Preissner in her hometown of Mallow, Co Cork.

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Culture That Made Me: Stefanie Preissner

From Harry Potter and Clueless, to podcasts and Friends, Stefanie Preissner tells Richard Fitzpatrick about her cultural touchstones.

celebrity

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets concert set for Dublin

technology

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them review- cute creatures

technology

Fantastic Beasts spot- a dark danger lurks

technology

Fantastic Beasts is now a five film saga!

general

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child could be a movie!

Tweet archiving site ordered to shut down

Twitter issued tweet archiving site PostGhost with a cease and desist order, which should come as a relief to celebrities and politicians the world over.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2016

Meet the Irish girl who founded the American wizarding school Ilvermorny

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is out in November, 2016 - and we've got a lot to learn about this new take on the Harry Potter universe.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2016

VIDEO Meet the hero of Fantastic Beasts

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is in cinemas this November, and it's a pretty unusual beast itself.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2016

New Fantastic Beasts book incoming and live stream is a dud

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is making its big screen debut this November but it has had a previous life as a tie-in book which was first published in 2001.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Wed, 18 May, 2016

WATCH: J.K. Rowling defends Donald Trump's right to be 'offensive and bigoted'

J.K. Rowling spoke at the 2016 PEN Literary Awards Gala in New York earlier this week, and her message regarding Donal Trump has been resonating around the world since.

Wed, 18 May, 2016

American Harry Potter house names revealed

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is all kinds of exciting for Harry Potter fans.

Thu, 12 May, 2016

Colin Farrell features in new Fantastic Beasts Trailer

Harry Potter fans rejoice - you're heading back to the wizarding world at the end of 2016!

Mon, 11 Apr, 2016

VIDEO: Fantastic Beasts behind the scenes

This new video goes behind the scenes on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - a return to the world of Harry Potter

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

We love this tribute to Alan Rickman at King's Cross Station

Always.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

VIDEO: First trailer for Harry Potter spinoff - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Here's the first trailer for J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which is about the magical creatures of the Harry Potter universe.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

People react to news of new Harry Potter story coming next year

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play that will tell a new story from the Potterverse. 

Fri, 26 Jun, 2015

Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne up for new J.K. Rowling adaptation

The rumours have been swirling for awhile but now its official- Eddie Redmayne will enter the Harry Potter universe.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2015

Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne up for new J.K. Rowling adaptation

The rumours have been swirling for awhile but now its official- Eddie Redmayne will enter the Harry Potter universe.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2015

Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne up for new J.K. Rowling adaptation

The rumours have been swirling for awhile but now its official- Eddie Redmayne will enter the Harry Potter universe.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2015

Harry Potter in different accents is the best thing you will hear today

The Harry Potter books are, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the most influential forms of literature in the modern era.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2015

Survey finds Dahl tops childrens book list

The top 50 books for children to read have been released, and Roald Dahl remains at number one.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2015

JK Rowling pens heartwarming note to bullied fan

JK Rowling has proven again how good she s to her fans.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2015

Gambon misses Harry Potter cheques

Michael Gambon misses his 'Harry Potter' paycheques.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2015

Snape’s scenes in chronological order will give you so many feels

In our humble opinion, and the opinion of many other Harry Potter fans, Severus Snape was one of the most misunderstood and important characters, not only in the films, but in the books as well.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2015

Rowling pens script for Potter spin-off

J.K. Rowling has written a "wonderful script" for the Harry Potter spin-off 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Amazon resolves row with Hachette

Amazon.com’s conflict with the publisher Hachette Book Group is over, but the restoration of normal service will take at least a few days.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2014

Lohan hoping 50 Shades author James will pen tell-all book

Lindsay Lohan is planning to write her autobiography.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2014

Mel is no anti-Semite, says pal Hayes

Mel Gibson isn't an anti-Semite, his long-time pal Terry Hayes insists.

Sat, 26 Jul, 2014

Radcliffe: New Potter story won't make it to big screen

Daniel Radcliffe has ruled out a 'Harry Potter' film based on J.K. Rowling's new short story.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2014

'Harry Potter' directors 'aged about 10 years' after stress of filming

Emma Watson says 'Harry Potter' was a "huge burden" for its directors.

Mon, 24 Mar, 2014

Get set to watch the 'Kenmare Kestrels' in 'Harry Potter' spin-off

Warner Bros. have hinted at a Quidditch-based 'Harry Potter' spin-off.

Mon, 30 Sep, 2013

Estate agent hoping Rowling connection can up price of mansion

J. K. Rowling is selling the house where she wrote most of the 'Harry Potter' books.

Mon, 01 Oct, 2012

Rowling wants to build 'mini-Hogwarts'

J.K. Rowling is building a Hogwarts-themed playground for her kids.

Wed, 25 Jul, 2012

'Deathly Hallows: Part 2' the third highest-grossing film ever

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' has become the highest-grossing movie of 2011.

Thu, 11 Aug, 2011

Radcliffe 'never wants to play Potter again'

Daniel Radcliffe never wants to play Harry Potter again.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2011

Radcliffe concerned by false Potter book reports

Daniel Radcliffe was "worried" when he heard a rumour that another 'Harry Potter' book was being written.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2011

'Potter' star was 'overcome with emotions' when filming wrapped

Tom Felton ran off the set of ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ when it wrapped because he got “too emotional”.

Thu, 18 Nov, 2010

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1' doesn't disappoint

These are dark times, so for our fearless trio of spellbinders – Harry, Ron and Hermoine – it’s one last stand against the evils of the increasingly powerful Dark Lord Voldermort.

Thu, 18 Nov, 2010

Watson lands first movie role outside 'Potter' franchise

Emma Watson has reportedly lined up her first post-'Harry Potter' role.

Fri, 24 Sep, 2010

Harry Potter World gets ready for fans

Until now, Harry Potter fans could only imagine the sensation of quaffing a butterbeer, finding a magic wand at Ollivander’s or escaping the steam from a snarling dragon’s snout.

Fri, 11 Jun, 2010

Rowling: Plagiarism claims 'absurd'

J.K. Rowling has said claims she plagiarised another British author for her Harry Potter series are "absurd".

Thu, 18 Feb, 2010

Smith determined to 'stagger through' last Harry Potter film

Cancer-stricken Maggie Smith has vowed to "stagger through" the final 'Harry Potter' film.

Tue, 06 Oct, 2009

Watson delighted at Rowling involvement in Potter movies

Emma Watson feels blessed to have J.K. Rowling in her life.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2009

Potter director 'agonised' over film split

Director David Yates "agonised" over the decision to split 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' into two films.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2009

Publishers sued over potential Potter plagiarism

The estate of a penniless British writer is suing the publishers behind J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' books, insisting they snubbed him and then used his idea as the basis for the boy wizard franchise.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2009

Harry Potter set reopens after accident

Work has resumed on the latest Harry Potter movie a week after Daniel Radcliffe's's stunt double was seriously injured in an onset accident.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2009

King not a fan of 'Twilight' author

Stephen King has served up a fright for 'Twilight' author Stephenie Meyers insisting she "can't write worth a darn".

Wed, 04 Feb, 2009