Helena Bonham Carter voices support for JK Rowling and Johnny Depp | CNN

Helena Bonham Carter voices support for JK Rowling and Johnny Depp | CNN

CNN  —  Helena Bonham Carter is coming to the defense of two fellow members of the “Harry Potter” universe. The actress, who played Bellatrix Lestrange in four of the “Harry Potter” films, spoke up in support of both author J.K. Rowling and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” star Johnny Depp in a new … Read more

‘Harry Potter’ star Daniel Radcliffe pays tribute to Robbie Coltrane: ‘One of the funniest people I’ve met’ | CNN

‘Harry Potter’ star Daniel Radcliffe pays tribute to Robbie Coltrane: ‘One of the funniest people I’ve met’ | CNN

CNN  —  Stars from the “Harry Potter” universe are paying tribute to Hogwart’s resident gentle half-giant, Robbie Coltrane, who died on Friday. In a statement provided to CNN by a representative, Daniel Radcliffe called Coltrane, 72 – who played Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film franchise – “one of the funniest people I’ve met” and … Read more

JK Rowling’s political fairytale: Monster Ickabog from land of Cornucopia

JK Rowling’s political fairytale: Monster Ickabog from land of Cornucopia

Set in the mythical land of Cornucopia, the book talks of a vain king. (Image: Hachette) From a magical tale, celebrated author JK Rowling comes up with a fairytale for young children aged between seven and nine years, The Ickabog. Describing the book as a ‘political fairytale’, Rowling dug out the script of the book, … Read more