NOAHFINNCE weaves a spellbinding narrative in his latest music video for “SCUMBAG,” drawing inspiration from the enchanting world of Harry Potter. The alt-artist, who initially dropped the track in October, uses this magical realm to shed light on issues of transphobia and confront TERFs (trans-exclusionary radical feminists). Evoking the nostalgia of J.K. Rowling‘s iconic book series and the subsequent film adaptations that captivated audiences in the late ’90s and early/mid-2000s, NOAHFINNCE transforms the familiar wizarding world into a canvas for his powerful message. Despite the enchantment of Harry Potter, recent statements from Rowling have shifted the narrative, prompting discussions about… Read more »
Today we talk about the Harry Potter 20th anniversary reunion, an update on Travis Scott, and BTS’ Late Late Show performance. A Peak Into the Harry Potter Reunion Harry Potter fans are collectively screaming because our favorite trio is reuniting for the HBO Max Harry Potter reunion, airing January 1st. This morning we got hit with the first picture showing Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint in their Gryffindor common room. For anyone who loves this bunch, it’s enough to get you in your feels. The special will also feature fan favorites like Tom Felton and Gary Oldman. Not… Read more »
Nick & Allison recap the Biden/Harris inauguration, discuss Bernie Sanders’ meme-making mittens and early talks of a Harry Potter TV series seem to be in the works.
It’s a full house on The Nick Major Show with regulars Allison Celeste & Tommy Wooldridge + first-time guest Maddison Kate. The group chats about the interesting new re-edit of the first Harry Potter film, North Korea forcing their citizens to give up their dogs, why the popular game Fortnite was banned and more!
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If you follow the entertainment business at all, you’re probably well aware of “Hollywood accounting,” whereby very, very, very few entertainment products are technically “profitable,” even as they earn studios millions of dollars. A couple months ago, the Planet Money folks did a great episode explaining how this works in very simple terms. The really, really, really simplified version is that Hollywood sets up a separate corporation for each movie with the intent that this corporation will take on losses. The studio then charges the “film corporation” a huge fee (which creates a large part of the “expense” that leads… Read more »
Robert Knox, an 18-year-old actor set to appear in the next Harry Potter film, was fatally stabbed outside a London pub on Saturday. According to British media reports, the actor was part of a brawl that sent five males to the hospital, including a 21-year-old who was arrested on suspicion of murder after being treated for facial injuries. Knox, who appeared in the 2004 film King Arthur, plays Ravenclaw student Marcus Belby in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the penultimate film in the series. The film is scheduled for release later this year. He had also been signed for… Read more »
The comedy “The Wash,” which opened on Wednesday, pits Snoop and co-star Dr. Dre against the imposing “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” which opens Friday (November 16). Snoop isn’t stressing the stiff competition. “I keep hearing about mutha ing Harry Potter,” Snoop said. “I’m like, ‘Who is this mutha er I keep hearing about?’ I don’t know him, but I do know this. Dre and Snoop, we’ve got a following that’s definitely dedicated and devoted, and that’s all that matters. “We’re gonna crack a new audience, because I’ve been doing a lot of acting lately, and I’ve been gaining… Read more »
Boy wizard Harry Potter is back in cinemas later this month with the sixth installment of the movie franchise, and another box office bonanza looks assured for the Warner Bros studio. “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” hits screens on July 15, promising high-speed action, dark and dangerous battles with the forces of evil, budding romance at Hogwarts school for wizards and the expected death of a prominent character. The wait has been a long one for Potter fans around the world who have followed the fate of Harry and his friends through the seven best-selling books by British author… Read more »
Last week, Sublime reunited with late-vocalist Bradley Nowell’s 28 year old son on vocals/guitar… could/should the band reunite with him? Plus, Knox interview sneak peaks and the new documentary ‘David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived’ – which follows the story of the stunt performer paralyzed in a terrible accident on the set of Harry Potter.
Listen in as Geek Girl Riot’s very own resident Ravenclaw Sam Devotta gives you her in-depth report on the script of the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
