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Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
All 8 "Harry Potter" Movies, Ranked
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Arguably the most relevant entry in the series, this is the identifier as the one where Harry, his friends, and the franchise as a whole, embrace the young adult audience. From the disturbing injuries of Arthur Weasley to the dramatic death of Harry's godfather, Sirius Black, the series does not look back after this point. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban The point where the series evolves from family entertainment to blockbuster, this entry finds Harry entering the teen years. As he grows over the movie, he finds that things aren't as simple or as clean-cut as he thought when he was younger. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone The one that started it all! Alongside the tropes of children's literature and the handmade quality of the old-school special effects, this also does an excellent job of setting up themes that continue to be important throughout the franchise. From the discovery of a greater world to the Hogwarts dynamics, to even the establishment of death as a theme, it is difficult to imagine a better beginning to the franchise. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 The epic conclusion to the decade-spanning, generation-defining franchise. This does not miss the mark. From everyone gathering together for the last time to fight off the common enemy, to Harry seeing things in a different way for the last time in regard to Snape, to the class clown Neville destroying the snake horcrux, all knots are tied and no loose ends as Harry takes his son to the train at Kings Cross as an adult. All is well. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Mostly the setup to the finale, this plays out as a weird bottle episode-esque blockbuster. Not to say that it's bad. The scene where Harry and Hermione dance together is a warm light amidst the darkness that has enveloped the series at this point. The Deathly Hallows are established through an animated sequence that is a bottle episode within the movie. Finally, the death of Dobby gives this movie the gut punch that it needs to get to the conclusion. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince The slow point of the later Harry Potter movies establishes the fact that even in times of crises, life goes on. Love goes on. Milestones happen. Even amidst all this, incidents from the outside world seep through the bubble of Hogwarts. All of it culminating in the death of the beloved headmaster, Dumbledore. Getting rid of Harry's protector establishes to Harry and the audience that he is now on his own. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Teenage years are awkward. Perhaps someone should have warned Harry before he grew out his hair like that? This is probably the awkward high school movie of the franchise, where Harry has to dance with a girl for the first time and learn to swim. This is a fantasy John Hughes movie if someone had died in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets The tricky second album of the franchise treads on a lot of the same territory as the first movie. However, it's not without its charms. Lockhart is a very entertaining character, and we are introduced to the best house elf, Dobby. Even with its flaws, it's still quite fun. Editor's Note: BuzzFeed does not support discriminatory or hateful speech in any form. We stand by the LGBTQ+ community and all fans who found a home in the Harry Potter series and will work to provide a safe space for fans. If you, like us, feel impassioned about trans rights, learn more or donate here.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Netflix, Yahoo in Pact to Expand Programmatic Ad Sales
Netflix added Yahoo to its list of partners for programmatic ad sales, the streaming giant's latest effort to spark interest in its ad-supported subscription tier. 'This will enable clients to buy Netflix advertising through Yahoo programmatically, and will be available later this year in all 12 of our ad-supported countries,' said Amy Reinhard, Netflix' president of advertising, in a prepared statement. 'Integrating Yahoo DSP is all about driving performance for Netflix advertisers, and we will partner together on advanced targeting segments to optimize the best results for our clients.' More from Variety Netflix Spain at 10: Having Changed the Global Perception of Spanish Content, Netflix Ups the Ante on Investment, Ambition and Throws One Hell of a Party 'We Hatched Hairbrained Schemes to Save Our Family': Alex Woo's Childhood Memories Fuel Netflix's New Animated Film 'In Your Dreams' Emmy Voting Opens With 600 Program Series Submissions, 3% Drop From 2024 Netflix already works with The Trade Desk, Google and Microsoft to sell programmatic advertising, which allows for the purchase of digital inventory according to specific parameters that identify consumer habits, qualities or behaviors. Netflix recently gave advertisers the ability to target more than 100 interests in over 17 categories, including life stages, and to incorporate first-party data into their process. Others are also examining similar options. Amazon and Roku earlier Monday unveiled a new deal that will pool their connected-TV audience impressions to allow for better targeting and more precise placement of programmatic advertising in Amazon Fire and the Roku Channel. 'We're excited to bring Netflix's premium ad-supported inventory to Yahoo DSP clients, offering access to highly engaged audiences in a trusted, brand-safe environment. This integration makes it easy for advertisers to incorporate Netflix into their broader CTV strategies without added complexity,' said Alia Lamborghini, senior vice president of global revenue at Yahoo DSP, in a prepared statement. Netflix has been developing its advertising offers since 2022, and has been active in the annual 'upfront' sales market since 2023. Media buyers say the company's scale has been relatively limited on a region by region basis, though Netflix said earlier this year that its ad-supported tier reaches 94 million people around the world. Advertisers typically don't create a single campaign for global audiences, and may buy commercials for specific regions as well as consumers. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘There'll be bonfires all over Leitrim to celebrate' – Irish actor's roots hailed for helping land Harry Potter TV role
COMEDIAN Katherine Lynch claims being from Leitrim helped schoolboy Leo Earley land his role in the new Harry Potter TV series. It was revealed last week the Advertisement 3 Pictured are the new Harry Potter stars Arabella Stanton, left, Dominic McLaughlin, and Alastair Stout Credit: HBO 3 Katherine Lynch claims being from Leitrim helped schoolboy Leo Earley land his role Credit: - - Ken Sweeney collect - - - 3 The Late Late Toy Show star secured the part of Seamus Finnegan in the upcoming adaption of JK Rowling's novels TV star Katherine hails from Mohill, just 10km from Leo, who is from Kiltrubit in the county. And the funnywoman thinks that being from the county will help keep the young star's feet on the ground as the Hogwarts student in the Katherine, known for her 'But if Leo keeps Leitrim in his heart, he won't feel disconnected from anything. I think being from Leitrim will help Leo. We don't take any nonsense up here. Advertisement Read more in Showbiz 'No one from Katherine, who will be reading at 4pm in Meeting House Square today as part of the Bloomsday Celebrations, also thinks that Leo hailing from the mystical county of Leitrim helped him land his dream role in the Katherine told us: 'Leitrim is full of the supernatural. It's full of magical tales of mythical creatures and legendary figures. 'Fionn mac Cumhaill is buried on Sheebeg in Kesh, five miles from my house. There are tales of fairies and changelings and the legend of the Dobharchú (water hound) of Glenade lake — a mysterious creature that is said to lurk in the waters. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Live Blog 'The water hound of Glenade Lake, is described as a large, otter-like beast with a white pelt and black ear tips, and a black cross on its back, known for its destructive and vengeful nature. 'We are all magicians and druids in Leitrim. The Tuatha Dé Danann were a race of supernatural beings in Irish mythology, often described as gods or godlike figures. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) Official Trailer 'They were believed to inhabit Ireland before the arrival of the Milesians (the ancestors of the modern Irish). They were known for their magic, cultural advancements, and association with the Otherworld. 'They arrived on Sliabh an Iarainn or 'Mountain of Iron' in Leitrim and their swords were the iron from the mountain and the iron deposits to be found in the rocks. Advertisement 'Iron ore from the mountain was used in the construction of HARRY POTTER ROLE The TV star joked how she hoped Leo being in the new Harry Potter TV show might help her land her own role in the series. Katherine said: 'Maybe I could turn up with Leo at my audition. Emma Thompson was in Harry Potter. I'd love to do the same. 'I'm sure when the show launches, they'll be having bonfires all over Leitrim to celebrate Leo.' Advertisement TV bosses have been busy assembling the cast for the new adaptation, and several new members have now been officially confirmed to join the Wizarding World. Leo has been reportedly cast as Seamus Finnigan in the series. He impressed CASTING The casting of the Advertisement Dominic McLaughlin is set to star as Harry, with Alastair Stout as Ron and Arabella Stanton as Hermione. Fellow Bafta winner, Daniel Rigby, 42, is set to play Harry's Muggle uncle, Vernon Dursley. Also joining the cast is Bel Powley in the role of Harry's biological aunt, Petunia Dursley. Lox Pratt, star of the Advertisement Meanwhile, actor Johnny Flynn, 42, will take on the role of Draco's father, Lucius Malfoy. And Dalgleish actor, Bertie Carvel, 47, has been cast in the role of Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Emma Watson Joins Oxford Rowing Team, Rival Crew Trolls Her With Harry Potter Song
Last Updated: Emma Watson is showcasing her athletic prowess by competing in Oxford University's Summer Eights rowing regatta. Hermoine aka Emma Watson has swapped wands for oars! The Harry Potter star was spotted yelling into a mic while steering a boat at Oxford University's Summer Eights rowing competition. She is officially part of her college's rowing team and took on the role of coxswain (the one who shouts directions and steers, not rows). The 35-year-old joined Oxford last year for a grad program. Emma helped lead her team in four races — and while they only won one, she was all in, shouting instructions like a total pro. However, one of the rival teams beat Emma's squad and cheekily played the Harry Potter theme song after their win which was a subtle (or not-so-subtle) dig. Emma hasn't been on our screens much lately, and that's been intentional. She's been on a bit of a career pause, choosing to focus on studies and personal growth. In fact, she made a rare red carpet return earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival after more than a decade away. Talking about her break from acting, Emma once said she needed to step back and do things on her own terms. 'It gave me a sense of autonomy and creative freedom," she said in a December 2023 interview. Emma Watson didn't waste any time breaking out of the Harry Potter mould once the series wrapped. Her first big move post-Hermione came with Ballet Shoes in 2007, followed by lending her voice to the animated film The Tale of Despereaux in 2008. After bidding Hogwarts goodbye, she took on a string of diverse roles starting with a supporting part in My Week with Marilyn (2011), and then impressing audiences as the vibrant and rebellious Sam in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012). Watson then portrayed Alexis Neiers in Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring (2013), and took a dramatic turn in Darren Aronofsky's Noah (2014), playing the adopted daughter of the titular character. That same year, she received a major nod from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, winning the British Artist of the Year award. Emma charmed audiences as Belle in Disney's live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast (2017), and later joining Greta Gerwig's star-studded cast in Little Women (2019) as the grounded and practical Meg March. Watson managed to juggle film shoots and college life between 2011 and 2014. She eventually graduated from Brown University in May 2014 with a degree in English literature. Emma Watson's last acting role was in the 2020 film Little Women, where she played Meg March. First Published: June 15, 2025, 10:06 IST
Sky News AU
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Harry Potter reboot star Nick Frost fails to mention J.K. Rowling during new interview in which he revealed the 'only people' whose approval he sought for iconic role
New Harry Potter star Nick Frost has revealed the "only people" whose approval he sought before taking on an iconic role in the TV series - but notably failed to mention controversial author J.K. Rowling. Frost will play beloved Hogwarts groundskeeper Hagrid in the upcoming HBO adaptation of Rowling's seven-volume fantasy series into a long-form TV show, which is set to start filming in the UK in less than a month. The actor and comedian said he was a huge fan of the late Robbie Coltrane, who originally played Hagrid in the films from 2001 to 2011. Frost said he never knew the legendary actor, but his best mate Danny did. And he was elated when Coltrane's children called Danny with their resounding approval of him taking over their father's most famous role. 'I loved the fact he was massive and angry, and that's how he began, as a kind of people's poet in a way,' Frost said over Zoom in London, according to NewsCorp's entertainment journalist James Wigney on Friday. 'And I love that working-class element he brought to everything he did. I had never met him, but my best friend Danny knows his family very well. 'And apparently, his kids phoned my mate Danny to say, 'We are so happy that Nick got the role of Hagrid and that Dad was a really big fan of his'. Frost said Coltrane's family were the "only people" he felt he had to "really impress" in the Harry Potter world, and that "job is done" now. The actor will join a star-studded ensemble, including John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, and Paapa Essiedu as Snape in the awaited series revamp. Dominic McLaughlin has been cast for the titular role of Harry Potter, with Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermoine Granger. Frost's failure to mention Rowling is notable after some of the new stars, including Lithgow and Essiedu, recently expressed opposition to the author's views. However, he previously disagreed with the 59-year-old's opinions in an interview with The Observer. 'She's allowed her opinion and I'm allowed mine, they just don't align in any way, shape or form,' the Hot Fuzz actor told the publication recently. Asked if he fears the conversation about Rowling could overshadow the new show, Frost said he hoped it would serve as an educational tool. 'I don't know,' he said. 'But maybe it shouldn't blow over? We shouldn't just hope it will go away, because it makes it easier. Maybe we should educate ourselves.' Last November, HBO chief Casey Bloys said Rowling's views have not "affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff'. A spokesperson for the network added the author "has a right to express her personal views" and the new series will "only benefit from her involvement." Rowling recently celebrated the ruling that only biological women meet the definition of a woman under equality laws in a landmark case. She has previously mocked the phrase "people who menstruate", said women's rights and "lived reality" would be "erased" if "sex isn't real", and called a list of trans women "men, every last one of them".
