J.K. Rowling backed a woman who made transphobic remarks. Now she’s facing the backlash
5 years ago

J.K. Rowling backed a woman who made transphobic remarks. Now she’s facing the backlash

LA Times  

J.K. Rowling at the world premiere of the film “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2” in 2011. #IStandWithMaya #ThisIsNotADrill — J.K. Rowling December 19, 2019 Forstater made headlines this week after she took her grievances to an employment tribunal, but a judge ruled against her and summed up her remarks as “offensive and exclusionary.” “Even paying due regard to the qualified right to freedom of expression, people cannot expect to be protected if their core belief involves violating others’ dignity and creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment for them,” ruled Judge James Tayler, according to the Independent. The end.” The Human Rights Campaign also took issue with Rowling’s “sex is real” comment, tweeting: “Trans women are women. — Human Rights Campaign December 19, 2019 And “Grey’s Anatomy” alum Sara Ramirez replied to the bestselling writer with a wholehearted disagreement and called Rowling a bigot. Now is the time for allies who know and support trans people to speak up and support their fundamental right to be treated equally and fairly.” GLAAD representatives said they reached out to Rowling’s public relations team and “offered to have an off-the-record conversation involving members of the trans community,” but a publicist from her team declined.

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JK Rowling says there are 'no trans kids' and says NO child is born in the wrong body in response to online troll who accused her of 'hateful focus'
1 week, 4 days ago

JK Rowling says there are 'no trans kids' and says NO child is born in the wrong body in response to online troll who accused her of 'hateful focus'

Daily Mail  

The maligned JK Rowling has come under fire after stating there are 'no trans kids' and people cannot be born in the wrong body. Rowling has been the focus of controversy over the last few years for her views on women's rights and transgender issues as she repeatedly asserts 'sex cannot be changed' Rowling posted in response to a critic …

JK Rowling admits she’s ‘cancelled’ over trans views after wedding anniversary post
1 week, 6 days ago

JK Rowling admits she’s ‘cancelled’ over trans views after wedding anniversary post

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The author then shared a response she’d received that said: “I hope he leaves you …

Not even JK Rowling can take glory away from Barbra Banda
1 month, 1 week ago

Not even JK Rowling can take glory away from Barbra Banda

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to Rowling, who I’ve largely …

HBO Reveals J.K. Rowling's Participation In Upcoming 'Harry Potter' Series
1 month, 2 weeks ago

HBO Reveals J.K. Rowling's Participation In Upcoming 'Harry Potter' Series

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the cloak of invisibility starts to slowly get lifted, more details are being revealed surrounding J.K. Rowling’s involvement in the upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series. In a recent statement from HBO provided to Variety and The Wrap, HBO said that it has “been working with J. K. Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over …

"Harry Potter" series to benefit from J.K. Rowling, says HBO: Defends her right to free expression
1 month, 3 weeks ago

"Harry Potter" series to benefit from J.K. Rowling, says HBO: Defends her right to free expression

Salon  

With a "Harry Potter" show long in the works at HBO, it seems as though efforts are being made to protect the reimagining of J.K. Rowling's popular series of books from the backlash that trails behind her name — often targeted by critics, fans and even cast members of the films based on her books for what's been perceived as …

J.K. Rowling says people like John Oliver "make idiots of themselves" supporting trans athletes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

J.K. Rowling says people like John Oliver "make idiots of themselves" supporting trans athletes

Salon  

J.K. Rowling is going head-to-head with fellow Brit John Oliver. The "Harry Potter" series author slammed John Oliver for his comments on "Last Week Tonight," in which he addressed misinformation spread around trans athletes in high school during the 2024 election cycle. The British author, who has been vocal about her views on transgender people, blasted Oliver, stating he enjoyed …

JK Rowling hits out at union boss who accused nurses of 'anti-trans bigotry' for demanding a female-only changing room
2 months, 1 week ago

JK Rowling hits out at union boss who accused nurses of 'anti-trans bigotry' for demanding a female-only changing room

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling has hit out at the boss of a union who accused Wes Streeting of 'pandering to anti-trans bigotry' after nurses demanded a female-only changing room. Unison president Steve North made the comments in response to five Darlington nurses last week meeting the health secretary over concerns that current changing rooms would allow trans women to share their facilities. …

JK Rowling’s feud with Butlin’s is a sad new low
2 months, 3 weeks ago

JK Rowling’s feud with Butlin’s is a sad new low

The Independent  

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JK Rowling slams Indian-origin trans CEO who quit rape crisis centre after damning report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

JK Rowling slams Indian-origin trans CEO who quit rape crisis centre after damning report

Hindustan Times  

In a recent social media outburst, acclaimed author JK Rowling sharply criticised Indian-origin trans executive Mridul Wadhwa, the recently-resigned CEO of the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre. JK Rowling blasts Mridul Wadhwa’s handling of Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, accusing her of failing to protect women-only spaces amid widespread criticism. Wadhwa, resigned after a review by Rape Crisis Scotland found that she …

JK Rowling — Why Do You Think Serena Williams is a Woman but Imane Khelif a Man?
5 months ago

JK Rowling — Why Do You Think Serena Williams is a Woman but Imane Khelif a Man?

The Quint  

The lesson from sports isn’t that Santhi, Dutee, Caster Semenya or Imane were persecuted in spite of not being transgender. The point is that the insistence that “sex is real,” ie those binary definitions of sex/gender are ‘real’, is both unscientific and misogynistic. “Biological sex” is a complex combination of genetics, body, brain, and hormones – and there is no …

Producers of controversial JK Rowling play at Edinburgh Fringe preparing for protests
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Producers of controversial JK Rowling play at Edinburgh Fringe preparing for protests

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The producers of a controversial …

Trainspotting’s Irvine Welsh weighs in on trans debate and JK Rowling
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Trainspotting’s Irvine Welsh weighs in on trans debate and JK Rowling

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh has …

JK Rowling says loved ones ‘begged’ her to keep trans views to herself
7 months, 1 week ago

JK Rowling says loved ones ‘begged’ her to keep trans views to herself

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In June 2020, Rowling publicly criticised the term “people who menstruate”, writing on X/Twitter: “‘People …

JK Rowling row continues after she doubles down on mocking trans football manager Lucy Clark
7 months, 4 weeks ago

JK Rowling row continues after she doubles down on mocking trans football manager Lucy Clark

Hindustan Times  

JK Rowling opened fire on social media on Saturday, May 11, as she resumed her online tirade against transgender people. JK Rowling The British Harry Potter author's comments came as a reply to @prideukorg's Saturday tweet celebrating Clark's achievement: “Lucy Clark, the world’s first openly transgender referee, has made history by becoming the first trans manager in the top 5 …

JK Rowling is accused of cruelty as she mocks transgender football manager by comparing her to a 'straight, white, middle-aged bloke'
7 months, 4 weeks ago

JK Rowling is accused of cruelty as she mocks transgender football manager by comparing her to a 'straight, white, middle-aged bloke'

Daily Mail  

Author JK Rowling has been accused of cruelty for mocking the world's first openly transgender football manager, comparing her to a 'straight, white, middle-aged bloke'. The transgender referee is the first trans manager in the top five divisions of English Women's football. LGBTQ + charity Pride posted on social media congratulating transgender referee Lucy Clark JK Rowling took to X …

Daniel Radcliffe makes rare comment on JK Rowling fall-out
8 months, 1 week ago

Daniel Radcliffe makes rare comment on JK Rowling fall-out

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Daniel Radcliffe has addressed his fall-out with Harry Potter author JK …

Why is JK Rowling being called a ‘Holocaust Denier’? Here's why it is trending on X
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why is JK Rowling being called a ‘Holocaust Denier’? Here's why it is trending on X

Hindustan Times  

JK Rowling has once again come under fire on social media over her stance on trans rights. JK Rowling is being called a “Holocaust Denier” for claiming trans people were not affected by the tragedy. How did you type this out and press send without thinking ‘I should maybe check my source for this, because it might’ve been a fever …

JK Rowling podcast reveals how Harry Potter author U-turned on promise to respect pronouns
8 months, 4 weeks ago

JK Rowling podcast reveals how Harry Potter author U-turned on promise to respect pronouns

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The revelation was made when the podcast host, Megan …

JK Rowling trans row: Timeline of Harry Potter author with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson
8 months, 4 weeks ago

JK Rowling trans row: Timeline of Harry Potter author with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery JK Rowling photographed with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma …

JK Rowling won't forgive Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson for their trans rights take: ‘Can save their apologies’
8 months, 4 weeks ago

JK Rowling won't forgive Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson for their trans rights take: ‘Can save their apologies’

Hindustan Times  

In the midst of renewed controversy surrounding transgender rights, famed author JK Rowling has once again found herself at the centre of a heated debate. JK Rowling says she won't forgive Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for their take on trans rights According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rowling's latest comments come in response to a recent report …

J.K. Rowling slams Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for supporting transgender rights
8 months, 4 weeks ago

J.K. Rowling slams Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for supporting transgender rights

Salon  

J.K. Rowling is hitting out at former "Harry Potter" actors Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for previously supporting transgender rights. The fantasy series creator, who frequently posts her views about transgender identity on social media, responded to an X user who wrote, "Just waiting for Dan and Emma to give you a very public apology … safe in the knowledge …

JK Rowling: Harry Potter stars would not be forgiven if they apologise to me
8 months, 4 weeks ago

JK Rowling: Harry Potter stars would not be forgiven if they apologise to me

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Harry Potter author JK Rowling has criticised celebrities who “used …

Gender Question | JK’s Rowling’s new X post, and the limits of logical reasoning in anxieties that surround gender
9 months ago

Gender Question | JK’s Rowling’s new X post, and the limits of logical reasoning in anxieties that surround gender

Hindustan Times  

Enough has been written about JK Rowling’s views on transgender persons, or, more specifically, trans women who identify as women.. She waded into it yet again on Saturday, when she wrote a long post about who she thinks are women, and who she thinks aren’t. In the beginning of her post, she talks about women and men as thus: “What …

JK Rowling refuses to bow down to trans identity politics, challenges Scottish police to arrest her for not accepting biological males as 'women'
9 months ago

JK Rowling refuses to bow down to trans identity politics, challenges Scottish police to arrest her for not accepting biological males as 'women'

Op India  

JK Rowling, the Harry Potter author who is often in headlines for her strong opinion on gender identity issues has literally broken the new ‘hate crime’ law of Scotland on the very first day. Notably, right after the Hate Crime and Public Order Act came into force in Scotland, JK Rowling took to her X account and dropped an 11-post …

Lionel Shriver says watching Harry Potter actors speaking out against JK Rowling is ‘hideous’
9 months ago

Lionel Shriver says watching Harry Potter actors speaking out against JK Rowling is ‘hideous’

The Independent  

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Arresting JK Rowling wouldn’t have made her anti-trans comments any less harmful
9 months ago

Arresting JK Rowling wouldn’t have made her anti-trans comments any less harmful

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In one tweet, she details the crimes of a …

Police say JK Rowling committed no crime with tweets slamming Scotland's new hate speech law
9 months, 1 week ago

Police say JK Rowling committed no crime with tweets slamming Scotland's new hate speech law

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy J.K. Rowling did not break …

SARAH VINE: JK Rowling is an inspiration, an icon and a hero. And while she's been let down by the Harry Potter stars she helped make... the women of Britain are behind her
9 months, 1 week ago

SARAH VINE: JK Rowling is an inspiration, an icon and a hero. And while she's been let down by the Harry Potter stars she helped make... the women of Britain are behind her

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling has chosen her hill to die on, and it’s fair to say it’s becoming more crowded by the minute. JK Rowling published a series of tweets yesterday in which she attacked the Scottish Government's new Hate Crime and Public Order Act What began as a perfectly legitimate movement designed to fight back against the prejudice traditionally experienced by …

‘#ArrestMe’: JK Rowling's ‘transphobic’ tirade won't quiet down even in the face of Scotland's new hate crime law
9 months, 1 week ago

‘#ArrestMe’: JK Rowling's ‘transphobic’ tirade won't quiet down even in the face of Scotland's new hate crime law

Hindustan Times  

JK Rowling's X is an official logbook of her controversial ‘transphobic’ rants. Slamming the recently introduced new anti-hate crime law in Scotland, she “looked forward to being arrested” if all claims in her verbose address were classified as an offence. Effectively coming into force on Monday, April 1, the Hate Crime and Public Order Act criminalised “stirred up hate” on …

"Arrest me!": J.K. Rowling posts anti-trans rant, responding to Scottish hate crime law
9 months, 1 week ago

"Arrest me!": J.K. Rowling posts anti-trans rant, responding to Scottish hate crime law

Salon  

J.K. Rowling has taken on Scotland's new legislation against hate speech in a lengthy anti-transgender Twitter thread posted Monday. Per ABC, Scotland's new Hate Crime and Public Order Act makes it unlawful to incite hatred via threatening or abusive language on the basis age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and transgender identity. The "Harry Potter" series creator known for criticizing transgender …

"You're engaging in Holocaust denial": Critics slam J.K. Rowling's latest anti-trans stance
9 months, 3 weeks ago

"You're engaging in Holocaust denial": Critics slam J.K. Rowling's latest anti-trans stance

Salon  

J.K. Rowling, the British author known for the beloved "Harry Potter" series is in hot water yet again for her controversial views on transgender women. On the social media platform X, the author responded to post that challenged her: "The Nazis burnt books on trans healthcare and research, why are you so desperate to uphold their ideology around gender?" One …

JK Rowling under fire for ‘transphobic’ remarks, claims Nazis never burnt books on trans health
9 months, 3 weeks ago

JK Rowling under fire for ‘transphobic’ remarks, claims Nazis never burnt books on trans health

Hindustan Times  

Once again, J.K. Rowling is under fire for her controversial remarks, this time stirring up a storm on X. On Wednesday, the renowned Harry Potter author found herself trending after posting comments denying the historical fact that Nazis burned "books on trans healthcare and research." As revealed by Scientific American, Adolf Hitler's regime targeted various marginalized communities, including Jewish people, …

Trans activists urge Scottish police to arrest JK Rowling over ‘misgendering hate crime’
10 months ago

Trans activists urge Scottish police to arrest JK Rowling over ‘misgendering hate crime’

The Telegraph  

Trans rights activists are attempting to have JK Rowling arrested by Scottish police over “misgendering” after a complaint was dismissed in England. Northumbria Police last week confirmed that it did not believe the Harry Potter author had committed a criminal offence by publicly calling India Willoughby, a transgender TV personality, a male. Willoughby had gone to police claiming Rowling had …

India Willoughby’s JK Rowling complaint did not meet criminal threshold, police say
10 months ago

India Willoughby’s JK Rowling complaint did not meet criminal threshold, police say

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Northumbria Police has stated that India Willoughby’s accusation that author JK Rowling …

Author JK Rowling Faces Criticism for Misgendering Trans Newsreader India Willoughby
10 months ago

Author JK Rowling Faces Criticism for Misgendering Trans Newsreader India Willoughby

News 18  

Harry Potter author JK Rowling is facing backlash for ‘misgendering’ trans newsreader and activist India Willoughby. “When men – all men, however they identify – are banned from women’s spaces, those who disregard the ban can be challenged, inside the space and out,” Rowling said in a lengthy X post. The news anchor, who holds a gender recognition certificate, claimed …

UK broadcaster accuses author JK Rowling of ‘misgendering’ her
10 months ago

UK broadcaster accuses author JK Rowling of ‘misgendering’ her

Hindustan Times  

The British police on Thursday announced they had received a complaint following a transgender broadcaster's report against J.K. Rowling for comments made by the ‘Harry Potter’ author on social media. Author J.K. Rowling {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} "I contacted Northumbria constabulary yesterday. I have reported J.K. Rowling to the police for what she said," Willoughby said in an interview with …

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Ire: Furious trans broadcaster India Willoughby says she has reported JK Rowling to police over alleged misgendering, but author doubles down and says 'views are protect
10 months ago

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Ire: Furious trans broadcaster India Willoughby says she has reported JK Rowling to police over alleged misgendering, but author doubles down and says 'views are protect

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling has been reported to the police by India Willoughby over accusations the author allegedly 'misgendered' the broadcaster. On Sunday, Rowling posted a criticism of trans women being allowed into women's changing rooms on X and in the thread she spoke about Willoughby and said: 'India didn't become a woman. JK Rowling has hit back after being reported to …

JK Rowling responds after being reported to police over misgendering broadcaster
10 months ago

JK Rowling responds after being reported to police over misgendering broadcaster

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rowling also said in the post: “Extraordinary… The police are going to be very busy.” open …

UK: Trans activists reports JK Rowling to police, wants Harry Potter author arrested for 'misgendering' him
10 months ago

UK: Trans activists reports JK Rowling to police, wants Harry Potter author arrested for 'misgendering' him

Op India  

JK Rowling, the well-known author who penned the globally successful Harry Potter series, called a ‘trans’ TV presenter in the UK, India Willoughby a “male narcissist”. — J.K. Rowling March 4, 2024 JK Rowling refuses to bow down to trans politics, stands for women’s rights This, however, riled up India Willoughby who accused Rowling of ‘misgendering’ and “grotesque transphobia”. pic.twitter.com/iJMDmDeMaO …

JK Rowling deliberately misgenders trans activist India Willoughby
10 months ago

JK Rowling deliberately misgenders trans activist India Willoughby

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy JK Rowling is facing backlash again after deliberately misgendering trans activist …

JK Rowling criticises Sky News for referring to cat killer Scarlet Blake as woman: I’m so sick of this’
10 months, 1 week ago

JK Rowling criticises Sky News for referring to cat killer Scarlet Blake as woman: I’m so sick of this’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After it emerged that the killer had transitioned to female, Rowling criticised Sky News for …

Stephen King’s shining plug of JK Rowling novel could signal end of trans row
1 year, 2 months ago

Stephen King’s shining plug of JK Rowling novel could signal end of trans row

The Telegraph  

His praise for her work, written under a pseudonym, follows a public row over the issue of gender ideology, the idea that self-identified gender takes precedence over biological sex. Rowling responded with a lengthy post on Twitter, in which she included a quote stating: “Men often react to women’s words – speaking and writing – as if they were acts …

‘I’ll happily do two years,’ J.K. Rowling willing to face 2-year prison sentence for her transphobic view
1 year, 2 months ago

‘I’ll happily do two years,’ J.K. Rowling willing to face 2-year prison sentence for her transphobic view

Hindustan Times  

J.K. Rowling has declared that she would “happily” go to prison for her anti-trans views. Harry Potter writer J.K. Rowling On Tuesday, the 'Harry Potter' author shared a photo on Twitter that said, “Repeat after us: Trans women are women” with the caption, “No.” One of her followers from England urged people to “vote” for the Labour Party after reports …

JK Rowling claims she would ‘happily’ spend two years in prison for misgendering a trans person
1 year, 2 months ago

JK Rowling claims she would ‘happily’ spend two years in prison for misgendering a trans person

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy JK Rowling has suggested that she would “happily” spend two years …

J.K. Rowling removed from Museum of Pop Culture exhibit for her transphobic commentary
1 year, 5 months ago

J.K. Rowling removed from Museum of Pop Culture exhibit for her transphobic commentary

Salon  

J.K. Rowling has been removed from a "Harry Potter" exhibit at Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture, due to her "super hateful and divisive" transphobic views. In a blog post published in March, the museum's project manager Chris Moore — who is also transgender — slammed Rowling's anti-trans rhetoric: "There's a certain cold, heartless, joy-sucking entity in the world of Harry …

A timeline of JK Rowling’s comments about women and transgender rights
1 year, 8 months ago

A timeline of JK Rowling’s comments about women and transgender rights

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The idea that women like me, who’ve been empathetic …

Harry Potter series on Max: JK Rowling, Warner Bros get on board with HBO to adapt all 7 books into a multi-season series
1 year, 8 months ago

Harry Potter series on Max: JK Rowling, Warner Bros get on board with HBO to adapt all 7 books into a multi-season series

Op India  

For the fans of Potterverse who always lamented that the movies ‘miss too much’, there is finally some good news. Following the enormous success of the Harry Potter film series, Harry Potter and his friends are coming back to life on the small screen in a new decade-long television series. Discovery, David Zaslav, unveiled the new service, which combines the …

Daniel Radcliffe says adults need to ‘trust kids to tell them who they are’ in roundtable with trans youths
1 year, 8 months ago

Daniel Radcliffe says adults need to ‘trust kids to tell them who they are’ in roundtable with trans youths

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While his latest remarks were mischaracterised by some media outlets as …

Explained: How JK Rowling's remarks on the transgender community invited backlash for the author & what she exactly said
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained: How JK Rowling's remarks on the transgender community invited backlash for the author & what she exactly said

Firstpost  

Back in 2020, a tweet of the author ballooned into something very controversial and she was under the radar of social media users. — Eliza Skinner #wgastrong June 6, 2020 Ema Watson stated- “Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren’t who they say they are.” …

‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ podcast review: A timid inspection of the ‘Harry Potter’ author’s mind
1 year, 9 months ago

‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ podcast review: A timid inspection of the ‘Harry Potter’ author’s mind

The Hindu  

If you live on the Internet, like I do, it is hard to have a conversation about J.K. Rowling without an eye roll, a nonchalant shrug or a shrewd hand gesture indicating we move on from the topic. She informs us that even a mention of the author’s name would attract accusations of mainstreaming witchcraft which would lead to Evangelical …

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