J. K. Rowling #8 The TRAs squalling
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Mismatched Pegs
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Odd isn't it that all these principled people and organisations were quite happy on Twix when women were being silenced, doxxed and getting death threats for having unsavoury opinions.
Much ethics.
Much ethics.
VC10
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wanna see something funnier?
a bleeping BRIDGE
Hahahahahaaaaa
How the Winter nights must just FLY by, in their households
TheMiceInTheShed
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wanna see something funnier?
a bleeping BRIDGE
But perhaps it identifies as a pontoon.
It probably has inappropriate dreams of tarmac.
Miss Ophelia
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FYI
CREDIT: The Rowling Library
The Ink Black Heart, will air on BBC One. Mark your calendars for the following broadcast dates:December 16, 17, 23, and 24 on BBC One. For those who prefer to use BBC iPlayer, episodes 1 and 2 will be available from 6 am on December 16, and episodes 3 and 4 from 6 am on December 23.
CREDIT: The Rowling Library
The Ink Black Heart, will air on BBC One. Mark your calendars for the following broadcast dates:December 16, 17, 23, and 24 on BBC One. For those who prefer to use BBC iPlayer, episodes 1 and 2 will be available from 6 am on December 16, and episodes 3 and 4 from 6 am on December 23.
TheMiceInTheShed
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emmer_moans
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Something to look forward to
IndominusRex
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Prime time Christmas scheduling. Excellent.
ShopTilYouSlop
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Oh my.
maytoseptember
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Jo is the sweetest. Amy Hamm has really been through the wringer.
emmer_moans
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Warner Bros defends JK Rowling in trans row saying she has ‘right to express her personal views’
The studios behind the Harry Potter films and series say the author’s input has been ‘invaluable’ amid backlash from hand-picked stars
Good to see Warner Bros allowing JKR to have her views
Perhaps because they know they can make an absolute fortune from the HP series and in these hard financial times they don't want to look a gift horse in the mouth Ah there's a paywall so I can't read the whole thing but essentially how 'gracious' of them to say she is entitled to her views...
ShopTilYouSlop
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Warner Bros defends JK Rowling in trans row saying she has ‘right to express her personal views’
The studios behind the Harry Potter films and series say the author’s input has been ‘invaluable’ amid backlash from hand-picked starswww.telegraph.co.uk
Good to see Warner Bros allowing JKR to have her views
Ah there's a paywall so I can't read the whole thing but essentially how 'gracious' of them to say she is entitled to her views...
Their priority will be sales, obviously. And it's worth remembering that every attempt to cancel JKR has led to her sales increasing.
ButtonDownTheHutches
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Warner Bros defends JK Rowling in trans row saying she has ‘right to express her personal views’
The studios behind the Harry Potter films and series say the author’s input has been ‘invaluable’ amid backlash from hand-picked stars
Good to see Warner Bros allowing JKR to have her views
Ah there's a paywall so I can't read the whole thing but essentially how 'gracious' of them to say she is entitled to her views...
“ The public show of support comes after concerns that young actors sympathetic to gender ideology – the idea that people can self-identify as a man or woman – might boycott casting calls for the planned Harry Potter series, for which Rowling is advising.”
Yes, I’m sure a few self-righteous, unheard-of nobodies performatively opting out of auditioning for the reboot will have an immense impact on JKR & Warner Bros.
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Full text here, for those who can’t access the article:
Warner Bros defends JK Rowling in trans row saying she has ‘right to express her personal views’
The studios behind the Harry Potter films and series say the author’s input has been ‘invaluable’ amid backlash from hand-picked stars
Harry Potter film stars have branded JK Rowling as 'transphobic' since 2020
Craig Simpson
Arts Editor
22 November 2024 3:27pm GMT
Warner Bros has defended JK Rowling’s “right to express her personal views” amid a prolonged transgender row.
The author was branded “transphobic” by activists in 2020 and shunned by the hand-picked stars of the Harry Potter films after sharing gender-critical views.
Criticism of the writer has kept up for years, but Warner Bros has defended Rowling’s right to free speech.
The public show of support comes after concerns that young actors sympathetic to gender ideology – the idea that people can self-identify as a man or woman – might boycott casting calls for the planned Harry Potter series, for which Rowling is advising.
In a statement, Warner Bros said: “We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter – the heartwarming books that speak to the power of friendship, resolve and acceptance.
“JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement.”
The hand-picked stars have shunned the author for sharing gender-critical views
The hand-picked stars have shunned the author for sharing gender-critical views Credit: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images Europe
The statement, issued to the film magazine Variety, added that Rowling’s contribution to Warner Bros’ Harry Potter films had been “invaluable”.
The statement on the production which is expected to air in 2026 on HBO – which is owned by Warner Bros – came after rumours of a planned boycott by a cohort of fans who were offended by Rowling’s stance on trans issues.
The author first publicly voiced her opinion in 2020, when Rowling mocked a brand which used the term “people who menstruate” instead of “woman” in an online article.
Daniel Radcliffe claims Rowling's stance 'erases the identity' of transgender people
Daniel Radcliffe claims Rowling’s stance ‘erases the identity’ of transgender people Credit: Angela Weiss/AFP
She was accused of being transphobic, and clarified her comments by asserting: “Erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives.”
This provoked a backlash against her from Harry Potter cast members she had helped select for their life-changing roles.
Daniel Radcliffe claimed that Rowling’s view “erases the identity” of transgender people.
Rowling's tweet about the 'concept of sex' provoked backlash against her from the actors she helped pick for the Harry Potter films
Rowling’s tweet about the ‘concept of sex’ provoked backlash against her from the actors she helped pick for the Harry Potter films Credit: Kristina Bumphrey/Getty Images Contributor
Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have said trans people should not be 'constantly questioned' and should live 'without judgement'
Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have said trans people should not be ‘constantly questioned’ and should live ‘without judgement’ Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images North America
Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, who played Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, soon spoke out stating that trans people should not be “constantly questioned” and should be allowed to live “without judgement”.
Rowling acted as executive producer on the Fantastic Beasts spin-off films, whose cast members, including Eddie Redmayne, also criticised her views.
In 2021, Warner Bros’ Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore appeared to “erase” Rowling’s name from the trailer, despite her co-writing the film.
Previous trailers for the film series had said “JK Rowling invites you” and “from writer JK Rowling”, but the 2021 release simply stated “Warner Bros invites you”.
Her name was reinstated in a subsequent trailer, and Warner Bros made a public statement in support of the author.
Rowling acted as executive producer on the Fantastic Beasts spin-off films, whose cast members have also criticised her views
Rowling acted as executive producer on the Fantastic Beasts spin-off films, whose cast members have also criticised her views Credit: Ian West/PA Archive
Last year, the company made clear its commitment to Rowling, naming her an executive producer on the planned TV adaptation of her Harry Potter series.
Casey Bloys, the chairman and chief executive of HBO and HBO Max, dismissed any concerns about Rowling as a “very online conversation”.
TheMiceInTheShed
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Acting is a very crowded and competitive industry.“ The public show of support comes after concerns that young actors sympathetic to gender ideology – the idea that people can self-identify as a man or woman – might boycott casting calls for the planned Harry Potter series, for which Rowling is advising.”
Yes, I’m sure a few self-righteous, unheard-of nobodies performatively opting out of auditioning for the reboot will have an immense impact on JKR & Warner Bros.
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Full text here, for those who can’t access the article:
Warner Bros defends JK Rowling in trans row saying she has ‘right to express her personal views’
The studios behind the Harry Potter films and series say the author’s input has been ‘invaluable’ amid backlash from hand-picked stars
Harry Potter film stars have branded JK Rowling as 'transphobic' since 2020
Craig Simpson
Arts Editor
22 November 2024 3:27pm GMT
Warner Bros has defended JK Rowling’s “right to express her personal views” amid a prolonged transgender row.
The author was branded “transphobic” by activists in 2020 and shunned by the hand-picked stars of the Harry Potter films after sharing gender-critical views.
Criticism of the writer has kept up for years, but Warner Bros has defended Rowling’s right to free speech.
The public show of support comes after concerns that young actors sympathetic to gender ideology – the idea that people can self-identify as a man or woman – might boycott casting calls for the planned Harry Potter series, for which Rowling is advising.
In a statement, Warner Bros said: “We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter – the heartwarming books that speak to the power of friendship, resolve and acceptance.
“JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement.”
The hand-picked stars have shunned the author for sharing gender-critical views
The hand-picked stars have shunned the author for sharing gender-critical views Credit: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images Europe
The statement, issued to the film magazine Variety, added that Rowling’s contribution to Warner Bros’ Harry Potter films had been “invaluable”.
The statement on the production which is expected to air in 2026 on HBO – which is owned by Warner Bros – came after rumours of a planned boycott by a cohort of fans who were offended by Rowling’s stance on trans issues.
The author first publicly voiced her opinion in 2020, when Rowling mocked a brand which used the term “people who menstruate” instead of “woman” in an online article.
Daniel Radcliffe claims Rowling's stance 'erases the identity' of transgender people
Daniel Radcliffe claims Rowling’s stance ‘erases the identity’ of transgender people Credit: Angela Weiss/AFP
She was accused of being transphobic, and clarified her comments by asserting: “Erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives.”
This provoked a backlash against her from Harry Potter cast members she had helped select for their life-changing roles.
Daniel Radcliffe claimed that Rowling’s view “erases the identity” of transgender people.
Rowling's tweet about the 'concept of sex' provoked backlash against her from the actors she helped pick for the Harry Potter films
Rowling’s tweet about the ‘concept of sex’ provoked backlash against her from the actors she helped pick for the Harry Potter films Credit: Kristina Bumphrey/Getty Images Contributor
Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have said trans people should not be 'constantly questioned' and should live 'without judgement'
Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have said trans people should not be ‘constantly questioned’ and should live ‘without judgement’ Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images North America
Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, who played Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, soon spoke out stating that trans people should not be “constantly questioned” and should be allowed to live “without judgement”.
Rowling acted as executive producer on the Fantastic Beasts spin-off films, whose cast members, including Eddie Redmayne, also criticised her views.
In 2021, Warner Bros’ Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore appeared to “erase” Rowling’s name from the trailer, despite her co-writing the film.
Previous trailers for the film series had said “JK Rowling invites you” and “from writer JK Rowling”, but the 2021 release simply stated “Warner Bros invites you”.
Her name was reinstated in a subsequent trailer, and Warner Bros made a public statement in support of the author.
Rowling acted as executive producer on the Fantastic Beasts spin-off films, whose cast members have also criticised her views
Rowling acted as executive producer on the Fantastic Beasts spin-off films, whose cast members have also criticised her views Credit: Ian West/PA Archive
Last year, the company made clear its commitment to Rowling, naming her an executive producer on the planned TV adaptation of her Harry Potter series.
Casey Bloys, the chairman and chief executive of HBO and HBO Max, dismissed any concerns about Rowling as a “very online conversation”.
I'd be surprised if they can't get anyone with talent to audition for the parts. TBH, I think they'll be spoilt for choice.
emmer_moans
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I like that last line!“ The public show of support comes after concerns that young actors sympathetic to gender ideology – the idea that people can self-identify as a man or woman – might boycott casting calls for the planned Harry Potter series, for which Rowling is advising.”
Yes, I’m sure a few self-righteous, unheard-of nobodies performatively opting out of auditioning for the reboot will have an immense impact on JKR & Warner Bros.
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Full text here, for those who can’t access the article:
Warner Bros defends JK Rowling in trans row saying she has ‘right to express her personal views’
The studios behind the Harry Potter films and series say the author’s input has been ‘invaluable’ amid backlash from hand-picked stars
Harry Potter film stars have branded JK Rowling as 'transphobic' since 2020
Craig Simpson
Arts Editor
22 November 2024 3:27pm GMT
Warner Bros has defended JK Rowling’s “right to express her personal views” amid a prolonged transgender row.
The author was branded “transphobic” by activists in 2020 and shunned by the hand-picked stars of the Harry Potter films after sharing gender-critical views.
Criticism of the writer has kept up for years, but Warner Bros has defended Rowling’s right to free speech.
The public show of support comes after concerns that young actors sympathetic to gender ideology – the idea that people can self-identify as a man or woman – might boycott casting calls for the planned Harry Potter series, for which Rowling is advising.
In a statement, Warner Bros said: “We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter – the heartwarming books that speak to the power of friendship, resolve and acceptance.
“JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement.”
The hand-picked stars have shunned the author for sharing gender-critical views
The hand-picked stars have shunned the author for sharing gender-critical views Credit: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images Europe
The statement, issued to the film magazine Variety, added that Rowling’s contribution to Warner Bros’ Harry Potter films had been “invaluable”.
The statement on the production which is expected to air in 2026 on HBO – which is owned by Warner Bros – came after rumours of a planned boycott by a cohort of fans who were offended by Rowling’s stance on trans issues.
The author first publicly voiced her opinion in 2020, when Rowling mocked a brand which used the term “people who menstruate” instead of “woman” in an online article.
Daniel Radcliffe claims Rowling's stance 'erases the identity' of transgender people
Daniel Radcliffe claims Rowling’s stance ‘erases the identity’ of transgender people Credit: Angela Weiss/AFP
She was accused of being transphobic, and clarified her comments by asserting: “Erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives.”
This provoked a backlash against her from Harry Potter cast members she had helped select for their life-changing roles.
Daniel Radcliffe claimed that Rowling’s view “erases the identity” of transgender people.
Rowling's tweet about the 'concept of sex' provoked backlash against her from the actors she helped pick for the Harry Potter films
Rowling’s tweet about the ‘concept of sex’ provoked backlash against her from the actors she helped pick for the Harry Potter films Credit: Kristina Bumphrey/Getty Images Contributor
Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have said trans people should not be 'constantly questioned' and should live 'without judgement'
Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have said trans people should not be ‘constantly questioned’ and should live ‘without judgement’ Credit: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images North America
Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, who played Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, soon spoke out stating that trans people should not be “constantly questioned” and should be allowed to live “without judgement”.
Rowling acted as executive producer on the Fantastic Beasts spin-off films, whose cast members, including Eddie Redmayne, also criticised her views.
In 2021, Warner Bros’ Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore appeared to “erase” Rowling’s name from the trailer, despite her co-writing the film.
Previous trailers for the film series had said “JK Rowling invites you” and “from writer JK Rowling”, but the 2021 release simply stated “Warner Bros invites you”.
Her name was reinstated in a subsequent trailer, and Warner Bros made a public statement in support of the author.
Rowling acted as executive producer on the Fantastic Beasts spin-off films, whose cast members have also criticised her views
Rowling acted as executive producer on the Fantastic Beasts spin-off films, whose cast members have also criticised her views Credit: Ian West/PA Archive
Last year, the company made clear its commitment to Rowling, naming her an executive producer on the planned TV adaptation of her Harry Potter series.
Casey Bloys, the chairman and chief executive of HBO and HBO Max, dismissed any concerns about Rowling as a “very online conversation”.
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I also like how for the most part, the fact that JKR writes Strike under a pseudonym seems to pass the hand-wringers by... I don't tend to see boycotts or much fuss when her Strike books are released or the next Strike series appears on TV. For the most part Strike seems to go under the radar for those idiots, and those sane ones (us) can enjoy Strike without much head-bashing going on.
VeniVidiVicki
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Notice how those original HP cast members careers have gone from strength to strength as they’ve publicly trashed the woman who made them 
Oh.
Oh.
ShopTilYouSlop
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I wish. If women were that lucky, we wouldn't be in this ridiculous Nineteen Eighty Four absurdity to begin with.
Reminds me of the time someone tried to tell me that men can be women because Polyjuice Potion, though. They weren't joking.
I mean.... in a magical world setting it's not wrong - same as Hermione managed to make herself a freaky half-cat thanks to Polyjuice potion. Does that make her a cat? Nope. Would you j(hopefully) get someone in the real world claiming to be a cat because they drank this special brew looked at? Heck yes! But it's fiction, it's great, i still wouldn't want a real world example of Moody's eye anywhere near me.
I've read soooo much bad fanfiction involving polyjuice in rather... interesting ways. Polyjuice brothels, where you can either pay for the hair of a celebrity or bring your own, etc. It has very disturbing implications.