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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fisher-Price Drops ‘Harry Potter' Little People Collector's Set: Here's Where to Buy It Online
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Calling all Harry Potter fans! Fisher-Price drops new Little People toy set for the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince novel and 16th anniversary of the movie adaptation. If you're a fan of The Wizarding World, then this four-character set is a must-have item. More from Billboard Nerd-Approved DC x Sonic the Hedgehog Toy Set Has Arrived at Target FKA Twigs Proves 'The Body is Art' With These Utilitarian Pieces From Her On Running Collaboration Selena Gomez to Guest Star on 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' Season 2: 'Just Feels Right' Available at Walmart, the Little People: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Special Edition Collector's Set is priced at $24.97 and features four figures, including Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Albus Dumbledore and Professor Severus Snape. Buy Now at Walmart for $24.97 And since the Little People: Harry Potter set is from Walmart, you'll get it shipped to you for free if you're a Walmart+ member. Otherwise, your cart has to be more than $35 to get free shipping. If you're not a member, then you're in luck: You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer's rewards program has to offer with perks such as free, fast delivery; fuel discounts; streaming access to Paramount+ to watch hit originals; more savings with early access deals and much more. In addition, Walmart+ comes with access to SiriusXM for all sorts of talk radio and music — including popular channels such as 'The Coffee House' for stripped-down songs from recording artists, like Noah Kahan, Kacey Musgraves, The Lumineers, Phoebe Bridgers and others. Learn more about what Walmart+ can offer you here. Buy Now at Walmart For $24.97 $24.97 The set includes the movie versions of the Half-Blood Prince characters with Daniel Radcliffe as Harry, Michael Gambon as Dumbledore, Alan Rickman as Snape and Tom Felton as Draco. Each figure is 2.5-inch in height. Walmart also has Little People sets for the other novels/movies from the Harry Potter series, including Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix. Shop the other toy sets below: Buy Now at Walmart For $15.99 $15.99 $21.49 $24.97 14% off Buy Now at Walmart Buy Now at Walmart For $23.97 $23.97 Buy Now at Walmart For $24.97 $24.97 $15.90 $20 21% off Buy Now at Walmart It's unclear when it would be released, but it's more than likely that there's going to be a Deathly Hallows set coming soon. Meanwhile, Fisher-Price has sets for other collectibles, such as Schitt's Creek, Mean Girls and *NSYNC. Priced at $24.97, the Little People: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Special Edition Collector's Set is available at Walmart. Buy Now at Walmart for $24.97 Want more? For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Xbox deals, studio headphones and Nintendo Switch accessories.
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
What Does JK Rowling Think of Upcoming HBO Harry Potter Series? Author Reveals Shocking Reaction to First 2 Episodes
Ahead of the anticipated release of HBO's series adaptation of the Harry Potter books, author and mastermind J.K. Rowling has reacted to the production's first two episodes. In an update on her X account, the creator of the series has hinted at the high-quality work that fans of the Wizarding World can expect in its release. She has praised the writing for the show, calling it 'so so, so good'. As more and more featured actors are confirmed in the show, it becomes important to note that the popularity has not died down for the characters. The original writer herself, J.K. Rowling, has taken to her social media to praise the production. Writing, 'I read the first two episodes of the forthcoming HBO Harry Potter series and they are SO, SO, SO GOOD!' How will J.K. Rowling be involved in HBO's Harry Potter series? While the baseline of the program remains the seven books that have taken over fantasy fanatics since their release in the 90s, through to today, J.K. Rowling herself is not penning down the entire production herself. On being asked about her involvement, she settled down the rumors with, 'No, but I've worked closely with the extremely talented writers.' While her definition of 'working closely' is not yet known, it is expected that she would be quite hands-on with her suggestions and modifications to the storyline, what with it being her self-created magical realm. The stories have not only spawned into box office hit films, but also taken form in plays, with the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Broadway adaptation bringing on original cast member Tom Felton to reprise his role of Draco Malfoy as he plays the older version of his character. Some very crucial roles have been cast so far, with John Lithgow playing Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. The casting for the main roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley has also been fixed. Details like the filming schedule are yet to be confirmed.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meet Your New Ron, Harry And Hermione: Warner Bros. Latest Harry Potter Casting Announcement Comes With A First Look Pic
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. There are popular franchises, and then there's Harry Potter. The Wizarding World is a sensation that has spanned books, video games, stage plays, theme parks, and (of course) the Harry Potter movies. Those titles are some of the best book to screen adaptations ever, but hardcore fans are eager to see the novels become extra fleshed out in the developing live-action TV series. The cast has slowly been coming together, and now we've gotten a photo of the new Ron, Harry, and Hermione together. What we know about the Harry Potter TV show has been limited, but a number of casting announcement have come over the last few months. While it was exciting to learn Lohn Lithgow will play Dumbledore, fans have been wondering about our three heroes. Now we know Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley. Check out the trio together below: The Wizarding World's three primary heroes are officially cast, and they look pretty perfect for their roles. The Harry Potter movie cast grew up before our eyes, and we'll get the same privilege with this trio of young actors. Author J.K. Rowling writes about these characters' hair at great length, and they all certainly look accurate to the books. Max: Plans start from $9.99 a monthThe Harry Potter franchise is streaming on Max, which will be the home of the TV series. Pay $9.99 a month for its With Ads plan, and with three tiers available following a Max subscription. View Deal Fans might note that Hermione actress Arabella Stanton is an actress of color, standing in juxtaposition to Emma Watson. Hermione's race is never explicitly mentioned in the Potter books, as much as she's supposed to have curly hair. There was some backlash when Black actress Noma Dumezweni was cast in the role for Cursed Child's Broadway and West End productions, with Rowling coming to her defense. It should be fascinating to see what this young trio of actors brings to their roles in the Harry Potter TV show... especially considering how passionate the generations of Wizarding World fans are. They've got some big shoes to fill, but expanding each book into a full season of television should allow for them to flesh out unique takes on Harry, Ron and Hermione. Just like the film series, we're getting relative unknown for this trio, who will be acting along acclaimed actors in the adult roles. Although to be fair, Stanton has been working on the West End. This trio will be joining previously announced actors like Jon Lithgow and rumored ones like Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein. Fans are wondering if the OG cast might be back as different roles, although Daniel Radcliffe has seemingly put the kibosh on that himself. The Harry Potter TV show isn't part of the 2025 TV premiere list, but that's not stopping anticipation from steadily building. Hopefully we get more information about this highly anticipated project sooner rather than later.
Tom's Guide
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
This underrated survival thriller with Daniel Radcliffe is streaming for free on Prime Video — and it's based on an intense true story
I've long been fascinated by the post-Potter career of Wizarding World star Daniel Radcliffe. After finishing his stint as 'The Boy Who Lived' in 2011, the British actor has crafted quite a diverse filmography and has flexed his acting muscles across a wide range of genres. While the likes of horror 'The Woman in Black' and action-comedy 'The Lost City' received their fair share of attention, Radcliffe's 2017 survival thriller, "Jungle," never managed to break out. That's a shame, as this 'man vs. nature' tale is gripping and sees Radcliffe in fantastic form as a real-life adventurer. Never heard of 'Jungle'? I'm not particularly surprised, but there's no time like the present to fix that oversight, as this movie is currently available to stream for free via Amazon Prime Video. As with pretty much all free streaming, you will have to tolerate commercials, and while these are annoying, a couple of ad breaks are a small price to enjoy an intense survival drama without spending a cent. Here's what you need to know about 'Jungle' now it's streaming for free. Based on the true story of Israeli adventurer Yossi Ghinsberg's trek into the Amazon rainforest in 1981, 'Jungle' is a story of survival and the hostility of the natural world. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. In the 1980s, Yossi (played by Radcliffe) was backpacking through Bolivia when he was invited on an expedition into the dense jungle alongside friends, Kevin (Alex Russell) and Marcus (Joel Jackson). At first, the trip is the stuff of dreams, as the group explores sites of extreme beauty that no camera can fully capture. However, the once-in-a-lifetime experience takes a nightmare turn when Yossi becomes separated from his crew and forced to battle against the elements for survival. With no formal training, lacking any survival gear and the jungle throwing relentless obstacles in his path, Yossi must endure practically unimaginable hardships to make it through a thick green maze that seems never-ending. 'Jungle' packs a strong cast. Thomas Kretschmann's Karl, a man who claims to be a seasoned expert in the Amazon but is quickly revealed to be less trustworthy than advertised, leaves a strong impression. However, this is very much Radcliffe's movie. The movie's back half, which sees Yossi stranded miles from civilization in the thick and dangerous jungle, allows Radcliffe to become fully absorbed in the character. The sequences where he starts to hallucinate due to lack of sustenance are so intense that they border on uncomfortable. At least he makes a valuable friend in a riverside tortoise! Yossi's on-screen plight is especially harrowing because it's inspired by real events. Of course, 'Jungle' does play around with the overall timeline and changes a few elements of Yossi's story for the dramatic effect, but the broad strokes are accurate, which adds greater stakes and a sense of authenticity. The closing moments, which show images of the real Yossi following his ordeal, make for a fitting conclusion, even if his skeletal appearance is rather stomach-turning. While the movie does place a lot of focus on Yossi's misery and the intense trauma of his situation, it's also deeply inspiring. Watching him keep finding the drive to push on, refuse to give in to sheer despair and even constantly tell himself "I will survive" is spine-tingling, and Radcliffe's committed performance only elevates things further. Just don't be surprised if the movie puts you off exploring for life — I'll be sticking to beachside resorts in the future. Director Greg McLean also incorporates some truly breathtaking shots of the jungle itself, giving the movie an almost virtual tourism element. Of course, not that it exactly serve as a particularly compelling travel advertisement. Nevertheless, the movie does highlight the beauty of nature and serves as a valuable reminder that the wild, untamed jungle must be respected. I'm a little surprised to see that 'Jungle' has only managed a 60% score on Rotten Tomatoes, as in my view, it deserves a much higher score. The most common criticism appears to be the scripting in early portions, and the second act being rather melodramatic in tone. While I somewhat agree, the movie really comes into its own when Yossi is separated from his friends and has nobody to rely on but himself to survive the green sprawl. The movie's viewer score is similar at 59%, with some audiences struggling with the pacing. Though I would push back against this line of critique, as while it's certainly not a zippy thriller, I was never for a moment bored while watching, and the constantly ratcheting stakes ensure that the movie only gets better as the two-hour runtime progresses. Now that 'Jungle' is available to stream for free on Prime Video, I would encourage you to give it a watch. It's a fantastic showcase for Daniel Radcliffe's talents (he's so much more than just Harry Potter), and a reminder that, for all the beauty in the world around us, nature can be an extremely hostile force. It's almost like a feature-length episode of Bear Grylls' "Man vs. Wild" TV show, only in this case, Yossi wasn't sleeping in a luxury hotel each night after filming was finished. He was instead squaring off against Mother Nature for real. Not sold on "Jungle" and looking for some alternative options? Here's a roundup of everything new on Prime Video in June 2025. But you will need an Amazon Prime subscription to watch these movies and TV shows. Watch "Jungle" for free on Prime Video now
Time Magazine
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
HBO Announces New Cast Members for Upcoming Harry Potter TV Series
After seven core-series books, 11 films including three Fantastic Beasts prequels, a stage sequel, and countless spinoffs and inspirations in the form of theme parks, video games, merchandise, and more, the Wizarding World is set to soon expand to one more medium: TV. Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans in 2023 to develop a new live-action Harry Potter series, with each book in the main franchise to be adapted into one of seven seasons that will come out over 10 years on cable network HBO and its streaming platform HBO Max. 'I'm looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long form television series,' said J.K. Rowling, who authored the novels that first published in 1997 and who will be an executive producer of the series. 'The series will feature a new cast to lead a new generation of fandom, full of the fantastic detail, much loved characters and dramatic locations that Harry Potter fans have loved for over twenty-five years,' Warner Bros. Discovery said in its announcement. The original movies launched the careers of stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, while also featuring beloved actors such as Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, and Ralph Fiennes. With the first season of the reboot expected to be released in late 2026 or early 2027, Warner Bros. Discovery has steadily revealed more and more of the names set to take part, most recently announcing nine roles on June 9. Here's everyone we know so far that will be in the new Harry Potter series. Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter Scottish child actor Dominic McLaughlin is set to take on the role of the eponymous protagonist of the series that was originally portrayed by Radcliffe in the films. McLaughlin will also appear in the Sky comedy film Grow and the BBC children's action adventure series Gifted, both set to be released in 2025. McLaughlin's role in Harry Potter, alongside the other leads, was announced in late May. Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger Arabella Stanton, an 11-year-old British actor best known for portraying Matilda Wormwood in Matilda: The Musical in London's West End, will portray Harry's wise friend Hermione Granger, who was portrayed in the films by Watson. Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley Alastair Stout—a relative newcomer whose only previous acting credit, according to The Scotsman, was as 'son at dinner' in the closing seconds of a potatoes commercial —rounds out the main trio as redhead Ron Weasley, who was portrayed in the films by Rupert Grint. John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore Six-time Emmy winner, two-time Golden Globe winner, and two-time Oscar nominee John Lithgow will portray Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of the wizarding school Hogwarts. In the main films, Dumbledore was portrayed by the late actors Michael Gambon and Richard Harris, while a younger version of the character in the Fantastic Beasts films was portrayed by Jude Law. The 79-year-old American actor told ScreenRant that the role of Dumbledore will 'define me for the last chapter of my life.' Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall Portraying Minerva McGonagall, Albus Dumbledore's deputy headmistress, is Golden Globe and Tony winner as well as Emmy- and two-time Academy Award-nominated English actor Janet McTeer. The role was previously portrayed by the late Maggie Smith. Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape Paapa Essiedu, a 35-year-old British actor and Emmy nominee, will take on the role of Severus Snape, the Hogwarts professor that was portrayed by the late Alan Rickman in the films. Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid English comedian Nick Frost, who famously co-starred in the Edgar Wright-directed trilogy of films Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World's End, will portray Rubeus Hagrid, the Hogwarts groundskeeper portrayed by Robbie Coltrane in the film series. Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell Theater rising star Luke Thallon will portray Quirinus Quirrell, a Hogwarts professor portrayed by Ian Hart in the first Harry Potter film. Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch Welsh comedian Paul Whitehouse, who portrayed the minor character Sir Cadogan in the third Harry Potter film, joins the TV series ensemble cast as Argus Filch, the grumpy Hogwarts caretaker portrayed by David Bradley in the films. Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley English actor Katherine Parkinson, who won a BAFTA award for her performance in British sitcom The IT Crowd, will take on the character of Molly Weasley, Ron's mother who was portrayed by Julie Walters in the films. Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy British child actor Lox Pratt, who is also set to star in the BBC's upcoming Lord of the Flies series adapted from William Golding's famous novel, will portray Potter's classmate and nemesis, Draco Malfoy. Tom Felton first played the character in the film franchise and is set to reprise the role in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy South Africa-born actor and musician Johnny Flynn will portray Lucius Malfoy, Draco's father who was portrayed by Jason Isaacs in the films. Flynn is best known for starring in British sitcom Lovesick and for portraying David Bowie in the 2020 biopic Stardust. Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley Harry Potter's spiteful aunt, Petunia Dursley, who was portrayed by Fiona Shaw in the films, will be portrayed in the TV series by Bel Powley. Powley won a number of accolades including the Cannes Film Festival's Chopard Trophy for her star performance in 2015 coming-of-age film The Diary of a Teenage Girl, and she was nominated for a Critics' Choice Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for her lead role in World War II biographical miniseries A Small Light (2023). Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley Petunia's husband, Vernon Dursley, who was portrayed by Richard Griffiths in the films, will be portrayed on the small screen by English actor and comedian Daniel Rigby, who won a BAFTA award for his lead role in the 2011 BBC film Eric & Ernie and is also set to join the ensemble cast of Amazon Prime Video's upcoming Blade Runner 2099 series. Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan Irish newcomer Leo Earley, who appeared in December on the Irish program The Late Late Toy Show, will portray Potter's schoolmate Seamus Finnigan, who was portrayed by Devon Murray in the films. Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil Italian child actor Alessia Leoni, who has no previous acting credits and reportedly answered a casting call last fall, is set to portray Hogwarts student Parvati Patil, who was first portrayed by Sitara Shah in the third Harry Potter film and Shefali Chowdhury in the fourth, fifth, and sixth films. Sienna Moosah as Lavender Brown Sienna Moosah, who was also reportedly cast via open audition, will portray Lavender Brown, another Hogwarts schoolmate, in the upcoming series. In the films, several actors portrayed Brown, who was a minor character until the sixth film, in and after which she was portrayed by Jessie Cave. Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic portrayed in the films by the late Robert Hardy, will be portrayed in the TV series by Tony-winning British actor Bertie Carvel.
