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The latest news and features on author and screenwriter JK Rowling, most famous for creating the best-selling Harry Potter series.

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BBC is urging its presenters to take dangerous stance when it comes to transphobia

TV March 22, 2024 By Emily Bashforth

FILE - Author J.K. Rowling appears at the world premiere of the film "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" in Paris on Nov. 8, 2018. Scholastic announced Tuesday that Rowling's ???The Christmas Pig,??? the story of a boy named Jack and a beloved toy (Dur Pig) which goes missing, will be released worldwide Oct. 12. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

JK Rowling sparks outrage for refusal to describe transgender killer as a 'woman'

TV April 4, 2024 By Josie Copson

CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Sandi Toksvig during her visit to The Cambridge Union on November 05, 2023 in Cambridge, England. (Photo by Nordin Catic/Getty Images For The Cambridge Union)

Sandi Toksvig rages over transphobia disguised as 'radical feminism'

Showbiz November 24, 2023 By Emily Bashforth

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JK Rowling's Fantastic Beasts film franchise 'parked'

Film April 4, 2024 By Robert Oliver

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JK Rowling would 'happily do prison time' to stand by her controversial trans views

Showbiz October 19, 2023 By Lucy Norris

Oxfam denies cartoon woman with 'terf' badge in Pride video is JK Rowling after backlash

Showbiz April 4, 2024 By Tori Brazier

epa09858963 British author JK Rowling arrives at the world premiere of the movie 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' at the Royal Festival Hall in London, Britain, 29 March 2022. This is the third installment of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' which follows the continuing adventures of Newt Scamander. The film will be released in UK cinemas on 08 April 2022. EPA/NEIL HALL

JK Rowling 'will make final call on who plays Harry Potter' in new 10 year TV series

TV April 4, 2024 By Ruth Lawes

"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald" UK Premiere - Red Carpet Arrivals

JK Rowling blasts Irish Eurovision act for axe of director over 'transphobic' posts

TV April 4, 2024 By Sabrina Barr

"Harry Potter And The Cursed Child" Opening Day

JK Rowling has scathing response to planned boycott of Harry Potter TV series

Showbiz April 4, 2024 By Rachael O'Connor

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Anti-trans views are rewarded on Twitter - we need to do more to prevent radicalisation

UK April 20, 2023 By Cameron Clark

Judy Blume clarifies JK Rowling 'support' comment and explains stance on trans rights

Showbiz April 17, 2023 By Lucy Norris

"Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" World Premiere - Arrivals

Is JK Rowling involved in the new Harry Potter TV series?

TV April 13, 2023 By Andrew Gaudion

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Harry Potter TV series boss shuts down questions over JK Rowling anti-trans controversy

TV April 13, 2023 By Ruth Lawes

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Harry Potter TV series officially in the works with JK Rowling

TV April 12, 2023 By Sabrina Barr

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Harry Potter fans plan to boycott TV series due to JK Rowling's views on trans community

TV April 11, 2023 By Josie Copson

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Harry Potter TV series 'in talks' with JK Rowling approached to produce

TV April 4, 2023 By Sabrina Barr

Jk Rowling and a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

JK Rowling feels gender identity movement 'echoes' warnings in Harry Potter

Showbiz March 15, 2023 By Tori Brazier

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BBC 'to renew' JK Rowling drama Strike after apologising to author for on air accusations

TV March 9, 2023 By Meghna Amin

JK Rowling questioned her sexuality as a teen as she 'didn't fit in'

Showbiz March 9, 2023 By Emily Bashforth

A collection of Harry Potter books are pictured at the home of Caitlin Moore in Washington, DC.

I threw away my Harry Potter books - as a trans ally, I couldn't keep them any longer

Books February 27, 2023 By Emmie Harrison-West