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Fox News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'Harry Potter' actor stands by JK Rowling at Tony Awards amid criticism of her transgender views
"Harry Potter" actor Tom Felton defended JK Rowling at Sunday night's Tony Awards after being asked about the fierce liberal backlash she's received for her views on gender and biology. The British actor was on the red carpet at the awards show Sunday, where he was interviewed by Variety about reprising his film role as Draco Malfoy in the Broadway play, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." The play, based off an original story co-authored by Rowling, takes place 19 years after the final "Harry Potter" novel. Felton was asked if the controversy surrounding Rowling's transgender views had affected his work at all, which he denied. Rowling has been a strong advocate for single-sex spaces for women and has repeatedly been labeled as transphobic by far-left activists. "No, I can't say that it does. I'm not really that attuned to it," Felton said before praising the series' author. "The only thing I always remind myself is that I've been lucky enough to travel the world — here I am in New York — and I have not seen anything bring the world together more than 'Potter,'" Felton explained to Variety. "And she's responsible for that, so I'm incredibly grateful." Felton previously expressed his admiration for the author in a 2022 interview as she faced criticism from transgender activists for her views. "I am quick to remind myself and others that 'Potter,' for some reason, has brought more people together across the world and more generations than probably anything else has in the past 20 years, and I'm quick to celebrate that," he told The Times of London in a 2022 interview. "It came from one person, and that's her, so I'm very grateful." Rowling's hugely popular book series, which launched the hit film franchise which Felton starred in, has not lost its appeal with fans. Beyond the Broadway play, the series is also being adapted into an upcoming HBO television series. Felton shared his excitement at reprising his Potter role all these years later with his Broadway debut. "I think we all thought that the fandom flame might be doused over the years, but clearly it's not," he said Sunday. "The most exciting part is to do it live. It took nine months, more or less, to shoot a film, and this is all compact. This is all reimagined into a very loving, new type of story. And I get to be a dad, which is really fun."
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Who is on Question Time? Full BBC line-up for tonight
Question Time has confirmed the line-up for this week's episode - see who 📺 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Question Time is back with another episode this week. Fiona Bruce will host another topical debate. But who will be on the panel this time? Question Time will be tackling the challenges of 'growing up in the 21st Century' this week. The BBC has confirmed the line-up for its flagship debate programme. Debuting back in 1979, it has been a firm weekly fixture of the Beeb's TV schedule in the decades following. The latest episode will feature a YouTube star as well as political stalwarts. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who exactly is on the Question Time panel this week? Here's all you need to know: What to expect from Question Time this week? Fiona Bruce, the host of Question Time | BBC Fiona Bruce will once again be hosting the latest episode of the topical debate show. It will be broadcast from Greenford in north-west London this week, according to Radio Times . It is set to be a 'special programme on the challenges of growing up in the 21st Century'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Who is on Question Time this week? The line-up for the latest episode of the long-running BBC show has been revealed. It includes the following: Peter Kyle MP David Willetts Katharine Birbalsingh Jack Thorne TommyInnit What are the Question Time panellists known for? This week's edition of Question Time, features a mix of politicians and other public figures. If the name Jack Thorne rings a bell it is because he was one of the minds behind 2025's blockbuster hit Adolescence. Thorne is also known for writing the Harry Potter stage play - the Cursed Child. He also penned another Netflix series this year in Toxic Town - starring Jodie Whittaker. Peter Kyle is a current member of Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet and holds the position of Secretary of State for Science and Technology. He is the MP for Hove and Portslade (formerly just Hove) and was first elected at the 2015 general election. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad From the other side of the political aisle is David Willetts. He was Minister of State for Universities and Science under David Cameron between 2010 and 2014 - and is now a Conservative Peer. Willetts is the president of the Resolution Foundation - which is a think-thank aiming to improve the standard of living of low- to middle-income families. He served as an MP from 1992 to 2015, when he was made a peer. Britain's so-called strictest headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh is the co-founder of the Michaela Community School in Wembley, London. She was also appointed as the chair of the Social Mobility Commission in 2021 and received a CBE in 2020. TommyInnit is a YouTuber, Twitch streamer, comedian and author - he started uploading streams online in 2013 and has had billions of views since. The internet star, real name Tom Simons, made his name with his Minecraft streams but is now also known for his stand-up comedy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He will also be the only member on the panel born in the 21st century - and is just 21 years old. Which contrasts with the more mature ages of the other panelists this week. How to watch Question Time tonight? The latest episode will be first broadcast on BBC News and iPlayer at 9pm, it has been confirmed. It will be repeated on BBC One and 10.40pm and is set to run for approximately an hour. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Who is on Question Time? Full BBC line-up for tonight
Question Time has confirmed the line-up for this week's episode - see who 📺 Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Question Time is back with another episode this week. Fiona Bruce will host another topical debate. But who will be on the panel this time? Question Time will be tackling the challenges of 'growing up in the 21st Century' this week. The BBC has confirmed the line-up for its flagship debate programme. Debuting back in 1979, it has been a firm weekly fixture of the Beeb's TV schedule in the decades following. The latest episode will feature a YouTube star as well as political stalwarts. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who exactly is on the Question Time panel this week? Here's all you need to know: What to expect from Question Time this week? Fiona Bruce, the host of Question Time | BBC Fiona Bruce will once again be hosting the latest episode of the topical debate show. It will be broadcast from Greenford in north-west London this week, according to Radio Times . It is set to be a 'special programme on the challenges of growing up in the 21st Century'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Who is on Question Time this week? The line-up for the latest episode of the long-running BBC show has been revealed. It includes the following: Peter Kyle MP David Willetts Katharine Birbalsingh Jack Thorne TommyInnit What are the Question Time panellists known for? This week's edition of Question Time, features a mix of politicians and other public figures. If the name Jack Thorne rings a bell it is because he was one of the minds behind 2025's blockbuster hit Adolescence. Thorne is also known for writing the Harry Potter stage play - the Cursed Child. He also penned another Netflix series this year in Toxic Town - starring Jodie Whittaker. Peter Kyle is a current member of Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet and holds the position of Secretary of State for Science and Technology. He is the MP for Hove and Portslade (formerly just Hove) and was first elected at the 2015 general election. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad From the other side of the political aisle is David Willetts. He was Minister of State for Universities and Science under David Cameron between 2010 and 2014 - and is now a Conservative Peer. Willetts is the president of the Resolution Foundation - which is a think-thank aiming to improve the standard of living of low- to middle-income families. He served as an MP from 1992 to 2015, when he was made a peer. Britain's so-called strictest headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh is the co-founder of the Michaela Community School in Wembley, London. She was also appointed as the chair of the Social Mobility Commission in 2021 and received a CBE in 2020. TommyInnit is a YouTuber, Twitch streamer, comedian and author - he started uploading streams online in 2013 and has had billions of views since. The internet star, real name Tom Simons, made his name with his Minecraft streams but is now also known for his stand-up comedy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He will also be the only member on the panel born in the 21st century - and is just 21 years old. Which contrasts with the more mature ages of the other panelists this week. How to watch Question Time tonight? The latest episode will be first broadcast on BBC News and iPlayer at 9pm, it has been confirmed. It will be repeated on BBC One and 10.40pm and is set to run for approximately an hour.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'It's Pronounced POTTAH': Tom Felton returns to the wizarding world, and the internet can't handle it
"Scared, Potter?" is officially heading back to the wizarding world — this time, not on screen, but on stage. The actor, who famously portrayed Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, is joining the Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for a limited 19-week run, beginning November 11. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The announcement, made via the official Cursed Child Instagram page, featured a then-and-now photo of Felton with his wand — echoing the signature sneer that made Malfoy an unforgettable foil. But it was Felton's own cheeky comment that cast the real spell over fans. 'It's pronounced POTTAH,' he wrote, reigniting one of the fandom's most iconic lines — and a thousand nostalgic goosebumps. The fan reaction? Nothing short of magical. One called it 'The most iconic comeback!' while another joked, 'You mean I woke up and this news is still real?' A third simply wrote, 'Ahhhh this is everything.' Another user hoped the moment could be immortalised: 'They need to tape this like Phantom so people who can't see it on stage will get to watch it!' Many fans gushed over how well Felton has aged, calling him 'es como el vino' — like wine, getting better with time. Some wished he'd joined the London cast too, with one writing, 'Might not get the chance to witness him on Broadway which is a shame.' From the silver screen to the Broadway stage, Felton's return has stirred up waves of nostalgia and excitement. While his Cursed Child role hasn't been officially confirmed, fans are already ready to relive the magic — with a bit more grey, a lot more heart, and that unmistakable drawl: 'POTTAH.'
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Tom Felton shrugs off J.K. Rowling controversy amid Harry Potter return
The British actor, who played Draco Malfoy in the film series is gearing up to reprise the role on Broadway in the stage production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. On the red carpet at the Tony Awards on Sunday, Felton was asked if the controversy surrounding Rowling and her remarks about transgender people impacts his work in the franchise. He replied to Variety, "No, I can't say it does, I'm not really that attuned to it.' "If anything, I remind myself I've been lucky to travel the world..."
