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- MoviesMashable
J.K. Rowling sends a truly spell-binding gift to a 12-year-old 'Harry Potter' fan
J.K. Rowling has close to 15 million Twitter followers, and gets tagged in tweets pretty much every single minute. But that doesn't mean she ignores all of them. SEE ALSO: J.K. Rowling sends super sweet reply to single parent who thanked her for 'Harry Potter' Back in April Sabbah Haji Baji, the director of Haji Public School in Jammu and Kashmir, northern India, tweeted at Rowling with a request. Dear @jk_rowling. Kulsum, 12, a first generation English learner from the Himalayas would like to meet you someday. So come visit us at #HajiPublicSchool . https://t.co/F9tvShYJsm — Sabbah Haji Baji (@imsabbah) April 26, 2018 It only took an hour and a half for Rowling to respond. Please can you send me Kulsum's full name by DM? I'd love to send her something. — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 26, 2018 You are wonderful. — Sabbah Haji Baji (@imsabbah) April 26, 2018 Flash forward... two months later: Kulsum received a package in the post. HELLO, WORLD. SO @jk_rowling SENT A HUGE GIFT BOX FOR KULSUM AND FRIENDS. HANDWRITTEN NOTE, INSCRIBED BOOK, AND THIS IS ALMOST TOO MUCH TO HANDLE.We are so thrilled and squeaky, I cannot even. Thank you so much, Ms Rowling. Thread below. #HajiPublicSchool https://t.co/X39EtCd9kn — Sabbah Haji Baji (@imsabbah) June 23, 2018 Here's Kulsum opening her gifts from JKR. #HajiPublicSchool pic.twitter.com/FCGmAvBT76 — Sabbah Haji Baji (@imsabbah) June 23, 2018 Yep, that's a whole bunch of Harry Potter goodies, accompanied by a hand-written note from Rowling herself. I’m so happy it got there! I was getting worried! Xxx — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 23, 2018 Twitter may be a grim place sometimes, but every now and then it's downright magical. So thrilled just reading this! Happy for Kulsum, her classmates. What a fantastic life lesson for her, that it’s possible to connect to everybody in the world and reach out. — the zibi (@zibijamal) June 24, 2018 WATCH: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is pure magic
- EntertainmentEthan Alter
From De Niro's F-bomb to Rachel Bloom vs. Neil Patrick Harris: Highs and lows of the 2018 Tony Awards
Here are some of the highs and lows from this year's 72nd annual Tony Awards.
- CelebrityVariety
Daniel Radcliffe Returns to Broadway With ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is currently the hottest ticket on the Great White Way. Now, Daniel Radcliffe, the actor who first portrayed the boy wizard, is following suit and returning to Broadway. The former Harry Potter will appear in the world premiere of “The Lifespan of a Fact.” The play follows the controversy […]
- MoviesTaryn Ryder
Alan Rickman's frustrations playing Snape in 'Harry Potter' revealed in personal letters
Personal letters up for auction show Alan Rickman struggled at times playing Professor Snape in the "Harry Potter" films.
- CelebrityPeople
Harry Potter Hottie Matthew Lewis Marries Girlfriend Angela Jones in Italy
Harry Potter Actor Matthew Lewis Marries Girlfriend in Italy
- EntertainmentVariety
8 Biggest Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises
Nominations for the 2018 Tony Awards were announced Tuesday morning — and they gave Broadway plenty to chatter about. With a roster of candidates that includes “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” “Mean Girls” and “Frozen,” these are the Tony nominations’ biggest snubs and surprises: SURPRISE: Amy Schumer, “Meteor Shower” The Steve Martin comedy “Meteor […]
- MoviesDigital Trends
Your Hogwarts education starts now in ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery’
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, a free-to-play game from Warner Bros. new Harry Potter-dedicated label Portkey Games, lets you create your character and work your way through a full seven years of a Hogwarts education.
- MoviesEntertainment Weekly
'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' conjures the impossible on Broadway: EW review
"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is a theatrical marvel, for so many reasons.
- MoviesVariety
Broadway Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
This is no time for bogus expressions of sophistication. So, let’s just say: Hooray! With “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” the Boy Who Lived has finally come to Broadway, bringing enchantment to a world that could really use a little magic right now. The show’s savvy producers have done a wonderful job refurbishing the vintage Lyric […]
MoviesNick SchagerEmma Watson stages a 'Harry Potter' mini-reunion — but it's not the first
It's been seven years since the "Harry Potter" film franchise came to a close, but Emma Watson and her co-stars Tom Felton and Matthew Lewis just proved how much we still love to see the cast together.
MoviesGwynne WatkinsAccio 'Harry Potter' covers: See the dazzling new 20th anniversary artwork
Scholastic is releasing new paperback editions of J.K. Rowling's entire series, featuring gorgeous cover art by Brian Selznick.
- EntertainmentIndiewire
Imelda Staunton knows her 'Harry Potter' character Dolores Umbridge parallels Donald Trump
"Those people shouldn't be in power, and she certainly shouldn't have been in power," the actress said of the pint-sized "Harry Potter" villain.
- CelebrityMashable
J.K. Rowling had a heartwarming response to this struggling 'Harry Potter' fan
When she's not busy hammering trolls into the ground on Twitter, J.K. Rowling likes to take time to interact with her fans. She did it again on Monday.
MoviesNick SchagerJude Law's Dumbledore hunts Johnny Depp's villain in 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' trailer
In the sequel, Depp's evil wizard Gellert Grindelwald breaks free from imprisonment and sets about on a mission to create a new ruling class of pure-blood magical people.
- MoviesThe Wrap
'Star Wars' composer John Williams to quit franchise after Episode IX
John Williams says that “Star Wars: Episode IX” will be the last movie in the franchise he will score.
MoviesNick Schager'Harry Potter' prank proves what happens when you're kicked out of Hogwarts
A new Pranks For Laughs video shows one visitor paying the price for trying to access Platform 9¾ at London's King's Cross Station.
- MoviesGwynne Watkins
Gay Dumbledore controversy: J.K. Rowling mutes the 'Fantastic Beasts 2' backlash
The author suggested via Twitter that there will be subtle hints about Dumbledore's sexuality at some point in the "Harry Potter" prequel series.
- MoviesThe Wrap
No, Jude Law’s Dumbledore Still Isn’t ‘Explicitly’ Gay in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel
Jude Law is about to transform into the younger version of one of the most beloved “Harry Potter” characters of all time: Albus Dumbledore. You know, how Dumbledore is gay and was in love with Grindelwald in their youth. J.K. Rowling revealed the big news about Hogwarts’ favorite headmaster over a decade ago, but it’s never been openly addressed on screen in any “Harry Potter” film.
CelebrityJonathan SanDrake has been trying to buy a $160,000 Harry Potter book for years
Drake really wants to treat himself - with an expensive first-edition Harry Potter book.
- MoviesHuffPost
These Golden Snitch-topped Butterbeer donuts are what Potterhead dreams are made of
Potterheads are going batty over Sugar Shack Donuts’ new limited edition Butterbeer donuts, which are topped with an edible Golden Snitch featuring fondant wings.
MoviesEthan Alter'Harry Potter' fans gather at London rail station to celebrate big 'Deathly Hallows' day
Harry Potter fans gather at London's King's Cross station to mark day young Albus Severus Potter heads off to Hogwarts #19YearsLater in 'Deathly Hallows'
- CelebrityEntertainment Tonight
Gwen Stefani Throws Epic 'Harry Potter'-Themed Early Birthday Party for Son Zuma
The singer and mother of three went all out with this truly amazing b-day celebration.
TVStephen ProctorFlashback: J.K. Rowling Talks Harry Potter After Release of First Book in 1997
It’s been 20 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone hit bookshelves and spawned a billion-dollar book and film franchise. To celebrate the milestone, the BBC released a 1997 interview with author J.K. Rowling in which she talks about seeing the book on the shelf for the first time and the direction in which the franchise was heading.
TVStephen Proctor‘Harry Potter’ Actress Just Can’t Put Down Ice Cream Cone During Interview
Miriam Margolyes, best known for her role as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise, stoped by British talk show “This Morning” to talk about the high-class worlds of art and theater. But hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield had ice cream cones and everything went beautifully off track.
- TVKen Tucker
‘Fargo’: A Freezing Hot New Mystery
Set in 2010 Minnesota, the new season of Fargo tells another tale of violent, bungled crime, this time featuring Ewan McGregor in two roles, as warring brothers. The setup is that Ray feels Emmit bilked him on their inheritance awhile back, and he’s nursing a grudge. Now, with his new girlfriend, Nikki (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Ray wants both money and revenge: His plan is to steal a valuable stamp in Emmit’s possession, to redeem for a lot of cash and to humiliate his brother.
