The quest to sustain the global spell of Harry Potter
The appeal of the boy wizard shows no sign of subsiding: in addition to a cooking show hosted by the Weasley twins, Warner is also planning to recreate the saga in a seven-season TV series
J. K. Rowling again questions trans women in challenge to Scottish government
The writer has attacked the new Hate Crime and Public Order Act, which provides new protections for the trans community
From real-life Quidditch tournaments to the bureaucracy of the empire in Star Wars: fans no longer just want stories, but entire worlds
The multitude of new platforms and formats feeds into the creation of fictional universes, with dozens of different plots ready to host users. But, an expert warns, ‘as fantastic as these worlds are, they must also remain credible’
The National Portrait Gallery rediscovers the history of the United Kingdom, now with more women
The London museum, closed for three years, reopens its doors with an architecture that enhances its own identity in the city and a more inclusive, contemporary approach to the collection
Helena Bonham Carter: Hollywood rebel pulls no punches on Johnny Depp, J. K. Rowling and Harvey Weinstein
For four decades, the British star has been a part of the film industry’s elite without renouncing her bold opinions, unique style or daring performances. She’s poised to do more of the same in 2023