Yesterday morning, all harry potter fans were boiling.
Twenty years ago, on November 16, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released in the United States.
A lifelike magical world has thus begun.
Yesterday, HBO Max announced that, as a 20th anniversary, they will launch a harry potter special: Back to Hogwarts on January 1, 2022.
From the first Philosopher's Stone to the last Deathly Hallows, the film took a decade to shoot and grew up with a generation.
Since the end of the film series in 2011, the actors who once constructed this magical world for us have never been able to gather.
This 20th anniversary gift will be the first official reunion of the main actors.
This time, it is reported that there will be a trio of Daniel, Rupert and Emma.
The Twins play James & Oliver Brothers, Ginny plays Bonnie Wright, and Arthur plays Mark Williams.
Draco is played by Tom Felton, Neville is played by Matthew Lewis, and Luna is played by Evanna Lynch.
Quirrell is played by Ian Hart, Hagrid is played by Robbie Cortrani, and Umbridge is played by Imelda Stanton.
Sirius is played by Gary Oldman and Lucius is played by Jason Isaac.
Voldemort was played by Ralph Fiennes, and Bella was played by Helena Carter.
According to the executive producer of Back to Hogwarts:
"For the first time ever, this incredible cast has returned to hogwarts, where the wizarding world began."
The show will "look back at the history of production in a fascinating wizarding world with the actors through new, in-depth interviews." ”
"It's one thing that excites everyone."
however...... But someone suddenly found out...
On the 20th anniversary of the release of the Harry Potter series, almost all the main actors were invited, the directors were invited, and a lot of staff members at that time were invited.
But in all the announcements and publicity, there is no mention of the original author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling???
This is a little embarrassing.
Everyone is celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the creation of this magical world, but the author of the real writing is completely invisible.
Some media went to verify the staff for this purpose, and also got the same "gossip".
According to "sources close to the project," Back to Hogwarts certainly can't completely avoid JK Rowling, who will appear on "archival film" in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
(Archival film means old footage that has long been recorded and saved.) ）
But this time for the special show "Back to Hogwarts", she will not be invited to appear again.
Because Rowling's previous claims about transgender people have caused great controversy, so controversial that she has been boycotted by many people.
In simple terms, she argues, acknowledging the gender of all transgender people, including psychological transgender people who have not had surgery, leads to the violation of the rights of "real women".
Other public figures were sprayed with controversial remarks and turned off.
But Aunt Rowling no, after all, she is a writer, the combat effectiveness is very strong, with the pen to firmly output their own views, in the face of the wave of opposition of the whole network does not retreat, firmly feel that they are right.
The two sides sprayed more and more fiercely, and finally simply reached the point of not dying.
The voice of "boycotting JK Rowling" is also getting louder and louder, forcing all people related to JK Rowling to come out and take a stand.
Well...... Of course, no one dared to stand up and say, I think JK Rowling is right.
The most "supportive" is nothing more than "neutrality".
Voldemort's actor Ralph Fiennes said in an interview:
"I can't understand people's harsh words about her. I can understand the intensity of the discussion on this topic, but in this day and age people accuse each other, and these condemnations are often irrational.
The level of hatred expressed by people towards dissident views is disturbing, and the violent words used to attack each other are disturbing. ”
And people's views on this are obviously: You actually defend JK Rowling? This is indeed the real Voldemort!
Little Freckles, the star of "Fantastic Beasts", carefully expressed: Although I do not support Rowling, it is too much for her Internet violence.
"I have many transgender friends and colleagues whose human rights are challenged and discriminated against on a daily basis.
It's just that, while I disagree with Rowling's comments on this issue, I'm still shocked by these snarky attacks on social media.
Similarly, the steady stream of horrific attacks on transgender people across the world, both online and in reality, is devastating. ”
In our opinion, this statement is enough to "carry water".
But for the extranet, Little Freckles, as an actor who is famous for playing transgender people in "Danish Girl", defends Rowling, which is a betrayal of the transgender group.
#Boycott Eddie Redmayne was directly swiped to Twitter's hot search.
When Hagrid's actor was asked to take a stand, he also euphemistically said: Many of the attacks against Rowling are venting emotions.
But the media asked him for further comment, which he immediately refused.
"I don't want to get involved in all this, and I don't need these hateful emails and other shits in my life."
In contrast, the actors who immediately stood up against Rowling in a "clear banner" immediately received a lot of praise.
Daniel Radcliffe published a lengthy article supporting "transgender people are women too, and any objection to this obliterates the identity and respect of transgender people and violates the advice provided by professionals." These professionals know more than either me or Rowling. ”。
He also told fans who were disappointed because of Rowling: "If you think Harry Potter is tarnished, I'm sorry for the pain these remarks have caused you, but I don't want you to lose the value you get from the book." ”
Rupert also issued a statement:
"I stand firmly with the transgender community, trans women are women and trans men are men. We should all have the right to live in love without the need for accusations and judgments from others. ”
Emma also expressed her objections:
"Transgender people don't need others to define that they should live their own lives and shouldn't always be questioned or told who they are not.
I want my transgender fans to know that I and many others in the world see you, respect you, love you, and you are yourselves. ”
Even Warner stood up and expressed his opposition:
"Warner's stance on inclusion has always been certain, and it's especially important for our company and our audience to create a culture of diversity and inclusion."
Although these people did not personally accuse rowling when they stood up against her, some people said that it was only a "difference in perception".
But the fact that Rowling was not invited to the twentieth anniversary of this twentieth anniversary is already very telling, and the "rebellion and separation" mentioned by the media at that time may not be exaggerated too much.
But this time, after all, it is the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter, and the original author is not invited?
Even if the wind direction of the extranet has always been against JK Rowling's view, they have done so, or let many extranet netizens begin to complain for Rowling...
She created a world-renowned series that encouraged millions of children to read and expanded the imagination of all.
I want her to be respected and recognized as she deserves it. ”
"She should be there, that's her right."
"How can you have a Retrospective of Harry Potter without inviting the 'original authors'?"
"As a Harry Potter fan, I appreciate JK Rowling more as a creator than the actors who were lucky enough to be casting her films.
Without Rowling, there would be no Harry Potter, and no one would have cared about these actors — after all, some people have no other achievements than playing the series. ”
"I'd like to see her on this special show, even if it's just a friendship cameo.
Regardless of how you think of her, she does deserve a place in the upcoming film special adaptation of her literary work. ”
"I feel sad. I don't agree with her, but it's her story!
She may have been in attendance every time she had a Harry Potter special before, so why not this time?
Can't people put their divergent views aside and live in harmony for a day? It's like spending Christmas with family. ”
"Hollywood taught them the first meaning of the entertainment industry:
If turning against your benefactor can take your career a step further, don't be merciful. ”
Of course, some people have suggested that this is the twentieth anniversary of the release of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone movie, not the twentieth anniversary of the book's publication.
So, even if there is a real 'creator' this time, it should be Philosopher's Stone director Chris Columbus, not JK Rowling herself.
But in any case, it must be admitted that -
If JK Rowling hadn't said those words, she must have been on the invitee list.
Some people said that it was a pity that Rowling did not come to participate.
It is also said that the creator and her work should be viewed separately.
Now, the extranet is still debated.
I'm afraid that all this can only be calmed down until this special program is actually broadcast...