'Homeland' actor Damian Lewis has apologised to 'Lord Of The Rings' star Ian McKellen after saying he did not want to end up a “fruity actor” who is known for playing wizards.

In a visitor attitude survey carried out by Fáilte Ireland in 2010, 20% of overseas visitors said their holiday decisions were influenced by film and television. Film tourism, or “set-jetting”, has become big business by raising the awareness of previously little known tourist destinations, and prompting a surge of visitors to their locations.

Emma Thompson says she will be wearing “great, googly-eyed glases and Oxfam clothes” for her role in the new Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Harry Potter star Richard Harris will trace the reality behind his screen role of King Arthur in a new TV show.