Harry Potter and the Cursed Childconjures the impossible on Broadway: EW review

Harry Potter and the Cursed Childis a theatrical marvel, for so many reasons. Its themost expensive non-musical playever produced on Broadway. Fantastic beasts, there are a lot. Credit: Matthew Murphy resentment to remain hugely likable and empathetic even as he creates disaster after disaster for himself. The sparks the two actors create together are so dynamic, their occasional absence onstage does not go unnoticed. There is a fundamental limitation, then, in the participatory potential for non-Potterfans attending this show....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Laura Alvarado

Harry Potter's Oliver Phelps reveals a scene inGoblet of Firewas unexpectedly 'dangerous'

We were both a bit annoyed about that. We want to be able to say we did our stunts and stuff, Phelps explains. Getting it right meant director Mike Newell also had to roll up his sleeves and join in the fight. Credit: Warner Brothers/Everett Collection I looked up and said, Ok, I will. Mike literally jumped on top of me and is going, Throw me off, throw me off!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Danielle Reed

Harry Potterexclusive: This trailer explains why every Hogwarts fan needsThe Wand Collectionbook

Allow the official trailer to explain why. In short: Quite a lot. Almost every major character, from Harry to Ron to Voldemort, is included. Insight Editions Harry Potter: The Wand Collectionisnow available for purchase. These entrepreneurial Gryffindors founded Weasleys Wizard Wheezes in Diagon Alley. We can get away with things we wouldnt normally do and just say were in character or something. Insight Editions Freds wand sports a long pinecone handle with a few woody nobs on its shaft....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Jack Allen

Harvey Fierstein'sTorch Songto end Broadway run, launch national tour

Harvey FiersteinsTorch Songwill soon sing its final tune on Broadway before lighting up again across the country. This is something I hope our tour will do today. We need Harveys play when our world is suddenly and continually confusing and divided. Credit: Matthew Murphy A groundbreaking queer play,Torch SongTrilogiespremiered to universal acclaim on Broadway in 1982. This trimmed adaptation follows Arnolds odyssey to find happiness in New York. Its as if the piece was written now, looking ahead rather than then, looking back....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Mathew Miller

Harvey Weinstein accuser Lauren Sivan to Megyn Kelly: It was 'disgusting,' 'pathetic'

“I was at a dinner in New York City one night with a bunch of friends. “He was very polite, very warm, very conversational. He asked me what I did. Sivan described her alleged conversation with Weinstein as “really warm” and “great.” “I was this local reporter at the time. It was then, Sivan alleges, that Weinstein “cornered” her. “Which I immediately rebuffed. I said, Whoa, whoa, whoa. I had no idea that’s what this was....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Thomas Sanchez

Harvey Weinstein considering legal action against Uma Thurman after assault accusation

Harvey Weinsteins team is considering possible legal action againstUma Thurman, according to a new statement obtained by EW. Responding to EWs request for comment, a spokesperson for Thurman said simply, The article speaks for itself. I was not a groundbreaker on a story I knew to be true. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage So what you really saw was a person buying time. (Weinstein, who is currently in treatment, has denied any instance of nonconsensual sex....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Vincent Williams

Harvey Weinstein fired by Weinstein Co. amid harassment allegations

The company’s board of representatives announced the news Sunday Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been fired from the Weinstein Co. after multiple women, including the actress Ashley Judd, stepped forward to accuse him of sexual harassment. The company’s board of representatives issued a statement Sunday that said, “In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the past few days, the directors of The Weinstein Company Robert Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg, and Tarak Ben Ammar have determined, and have informed Harvey Weinstein, that his employment with The Weinstein Company is terminated, effective immediately....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Shelley Mitchell

Harvey Weinstein lawyer Lisa Bloom resigns as advisor

I have resigned as an advisor to Harvey Weinstein, Bloom tweeted on Saturday. My understanding is that Mr. Weinstein and his board are moving toward an agreement. He has, certainly, a very bad temper and thats a big part of the problem. Hes well-known for that. Hes a big, loud guy. People are intimidated by him. Im a big-mouth lawyer myself. Blooms mother, lawyer Gloria Allred, had spoken out against Blooms decision to advise Weinstein....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · John Benitez

Harvey Weinstein lawyer Lisa Bloom: There was 'misconduct over a period of years'

He has, certainly, a very bad temper and that’s a big part of the problem. He’s well-known for that. He’s a big, loud guy. People are intimidated by him. I’m a big-mouth lawyer myself. “This is a real pattern over 30 years. This is like textbook sexual harassment,” Stephanopoulos said. “It’s gross, yeah,” Bloom replied. “It’s illegal,” Stephanopoulos continued. You know, I agree," she said. “See, you have to understand that, yes, I’m here as his adviser....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Patricia Thomas

Harvey Weinstein lawyer: 'You have my word' mogul never said he'd trade movie roles for sex

Harvey Weinsteinhas given his first interview since beingarrestedandindictedon multiple rape charges by a grand jury. You were born rich and privileged and you were handsome. You got lotsa girls, no girl looked at me until I made it big in Hollywood. But I never, ever forced myself on a single woman. He also stated, Mr. Weinstein never said anything about trading movie roles for sexual favors. You have my word that Harvey did not say that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Adam Bender

Harvey Weinstein misquoted JAY-Z in statement on sexual harassment allegations

The same is true for me. Theres no such quote from JAY-Z on the album. That was the culture then, Weinsteinsaid in his statementto theTimes. Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images I have since learned its not an excuse, in the office or out of it. Weinsteins lawyer Lisa Bloom said that he denies many of the accusations as patently false. Weinsteins lawyer Charles Harder added in a statement that the producer is preparing a lawsuit against the publication....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Natalie Jackson

Harvey Weinstein responds to Salma Hayek sexual harassment claims

The spokesperson also noted thatFridaopened in five theaters, not two as Hayek had indicated. A rep for Weinstein could not immediately be reached for comment. TheBeatriz at Dinnerstar recounted how she met Weinstein attempting to makeFrida, directed by Julie Taymor. (Weinstein has previously denied all allegations of non-consensual sex.) But, Hayek added, Little did I know it would become my turn to say no. No to me taking a shower with him....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Terri Edwards

Harvey Weinstein, accused of 'decades of sexual harassment,' takes leave from company

Weinsteins lawyer Lisa Bloom said that he denies many of the accusations as patently false. In a statement, Weinsteins lawyer Charles Harder added the producer is preparing a lawsuit against theTimes. TheNew York Timespublished today a story that is saturated with false and defamatory statements about Harvey Weinstein. We sent theTimesthe facts and evidence, but they ignored it and rushed to publish. We are preparing the lawsuit now. All proceeds will be donated to womens organizations....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Mike Martin