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Harrison Ford has joined Illumination’s The Secret Life Of Pets 2 for his first-ever role in an animated feature. Though he’s well into his seventies now, Ford shows no signs of slowing down as an actor. In fact, Ford treated audiences to arguably his best performance in years in 2017’s Blade Runner 2049, where he reprised the role of Rick Deckard, which he originated in 1982’s Blade Runner. Of course, Ford also gave a memorable performance as Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens....

There is a reason why Hermione Granger is dubbed “the brightest witch of her age.” She is an integral member of the Golden Trio and, at their admission, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley would be lost without her. Hermione’s most defining characteristics are her intelligence and her dedication to knowledge. Throughout the Harry Potter series, her wits and bravery have saved the day. However, as with all the characters, Hermione has her shortcomings....

The Forbidden Forest is one of the most mysterious and magical parts of the Hogwarts grounds. It was a frequent haunt of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger during their school years despite the dangerous and dark creatures living in there, and was almost the final resting place of the Boy Who Lived. The dark forest was featured prominently in the films but there are still many hidden details from the Harry Potter canon some fans might not have seen....

Obviously, the Harry Potter franchise primarily revolves around—you guessed it—Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived. However, he wouldn’t have been able to survive the trials and tribulations of adolescence while being hunted down by Voldemort without his two closest friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Similarly, his dad, James Potter, had a tight-knit group of friends of his own, known affectionately as the Marauders. The gang was comprised of James, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin and Peter Pettigrew, and their friendship blossomed during their time at Hogwarts, right from their first days in school...

There have been countless interesting magical creatures created for the world of Harry Potter. In fact, when you think about it, it’s kind of astounding that J.K. Rowling came up with such vivid beasts. The sheer amount of imagination behind them is worth praising, even if you’re one of those who isn’t a fan of her work, but, chances are, you’re one of those who adores Potter. After all, you’re reading this, aren’t you?...

Daniel Radcliffe got his big break playing the title role in the film adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s beloved fantasy series Harry Potter, but a few other young actors were seeking out the role. Radcliffe grew up on the set of the Harry Potter series, which spanned a decade starting in 2001. Here’s who tried out for the role and why Radcliffe was deemed the perfect choice for the boy wizard....

Tonight at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT Harry Styles performs his show One Night Only in New York live on Apple Music. The concert will take place at UBS Arena in Long Island, New York. Subscribers to the service have access to watch the concert for no extra cost on the platform. Today is also the day the British singer’s third solo album, titled Harry’s House, was released. According to Billboard, it currently has the record for the most first-day streams for a pop album in 2022 on Apple Music....

Logitech has officially unveiled its new Circle View smart camera that works exclusively with Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video platform. The Circle View is similar to the wired Circle 2, but with a focus on privacy and a new black design. The Circle View features what Logitech calls a “TrueView” camera offering 1080P video quality with a 180-degree field of view. The infrared camera system can also provide “full-field visibility and superior clarity in the dark up to 15ft away....

Popular HomeKit smart light maker Nanoleaf is out today with an all-new product. The Lines HomeKit-enabled modular lights are a totally new form factor from Nanoleaf and feature a slick aesthetic for your home, office, or any space you can think of. We got a chance to test out Lines ahead of today’s pre-order launch, read on for all the details. Update 11/26: The Nanoleaf Lines are now shipping. After opening up pre-orders back in October, the sharp Nanoleaf Lines modular with HomeKit and Thread support are now shipping out....

Hans Zimmer is one of the more prolific composers working in Hollywood today, known for his epic scores for several of this era’s top blockbusters. Over the years, Zimmer has formed a strong collaboration with director Christopher Nolan, writing music for all three installments of Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, as well as the Nolan-produced Man of Steel. Zimmer also teamed up with Junkie XL last year for Zack Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, helping the DC Extended Universe expand....

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The world of Harry Potter has dozens of fantastic creatures, but perhaps the most iconic is the dragon. Dragons have made several appearances in the series, from the time Hagrid tried to raise one, to the time Harry and his friends freed one. But not all dragons are considered equal. You likely already know that there are several breeds of dragons – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire did a solid job of showing us that....

The Watchmen graphic novel changed what the masses thought a superhero comic book could say about society. The new HBO series is looking to do the same thing for masked heroes in live action, and a cast of gifted actors has been assembled to make it happen. The show’s creator Damon Lindelof has been clear from the start that he’s not looking to remake, recreate, or create a ‘canon’ sequel to Watchmen, but apply the same socially aware and critical eye through which Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons created the original series....

If you own an iOS device with a lower tier of storage — 16, 32, or even 64 GB — then you may know how annoying it is to have to micromanage your device’s storage. Not only can managing storage be tedious, but it can be downright frustrating when you don’t have enough storage space to take a photo or video. Unfortunately, once you’ve decided on a particular amount of storage, you’re stuck with that decision for the lifetime of the device....

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss changes in watchOS 4 beta 3, the first major update to Apple’s Clips app, detailed new emoji coming later this year, Apple’s new Machine Learning Journal, new VP roles at the company, and the latest iPhone 8 (and iPhone SE) rumors. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/334320886″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] New episodes of Happy Hour are available every week. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app....

Because Hogwarts is a school of witchcraft and wizardry, there needs to be some kind of discipline in place so that the students don’t run riot. Unfortunately for the characters in Harry Potter, there are plenty of punishments that these professors have cooked up and that J.K. Rowling keeps creating. Throughout the books, play, and films, we’ve seen a number of disciplinary methods used on the students when they have stepped out of line....

Although the entire Harry Potter franchise is focused on the constant battle between its titular character and the darkest dark wizard of all time, Lord Voldemort, the story as a whole is very much about the philosophical and moral battle between good and evil. None of the characters in the series are absolutely good, and none of the characters are pure and unadulterated evil. Well, maybe only a few of them are pure and unadulterated evil....

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 marked the long-awaited conclusion of the Harry Potter series for fans who read the novels as they were coming out. The final book pulled together many of the strings, plot lines and mysteries that had been building for years. While not everyone loved everything about the book, overall it left a satisfying conclusion in many people’s opinion. While the second half of the book may have been action-packed and filled with battles, there were some things about it that missed the mark....

Ron Weasley might be a part of the iconic trio from the Harry Potter books, but he definitely wasn’t always the most loyal friend of the three of them. While all fictional characters who are interesting have their strengths and weaknesses, it’s always interesting to look at popular fictional characters and see the areas where they weren’t so great. While Ron might have provided a lot of humor and support to Harry and Hermione, he could be jealous and rude at times, too....

Harry Potter is probably the most beloved series of books in existence. JK Rowling enchanted millions with her magical stories about a young wizard who tries to find his place in the world. She builds a world that readers can lose themselves in because they are so invested in the characters and the books’ rich mythology. Her stories would go on to capture the attention of filmgoers as well, as the popular series of books were translated beautifully to the big screen....