J.K. Rowling
Also Known As: Robert Galbraith, Joanne K. Rowling, JK Rowling, J K Rowling, جوآن کتلین رولینگ
Biography: Joanne Rowling (born 31 July 1965), better known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British author, philanthropist, film producer, television producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for writing the Harry Potter fantasy series, which has won multiple awards and sold more than 500 million copies, becoming the best-selling book series in history. The books are the basis of a popular film series, over which Rowling had overall approval on the scripts and was a producer on the final films. She also writes crime fiction under the pen name Robert Galbraith. Since late 2019, Rowling has publicly voiced her opinions on transgender people and related civil rights. These views have been criticised as transphobic by many LGBT rights organisations and some feminists, but have received support from some other feminists and individuals. Description above from the Wikipedia article J.K. Rowling, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Writing
Place of Birth: Yate, Gloucestershire, England
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J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life
Overview: A look into the life of J.K. Rowling in the year leading to her finishing her final harry potter book.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-30
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Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History
Overview: Stephen Fry embarks on a journey to discover the stories behind some of the world's most fantastic beasts that have inspired myths and legends in history, story-telling and film.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-02-27
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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder
Overview: The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the world’s biggest and most important sporting event. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-07-27
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Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter
Overview: Explore the myths and legends that inhabit the real world of Harry Potter. Follow award-winning documentary filmmakers as they offer insights to witches, wizards, Greek gods, ancient Celts, ghosts, magical creatures, alchemy, and ancient spells. Narrated by British actor Hugh Laurie, this fascinating documentary brings new dimensions to the historical and scientific world behind the Harry Potter series.
Genres: Family Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-12-10
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The Importance of Being Morrissey
Overview: Featuring interviews by famous fans and followers, this rare documentary encapsulates the essence of the controversial, enigmatic, and deliciously melancholic bard.
Genres: TV Movie Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-06-08
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The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
Overview: A 2004 documentary on the first three “Harry Potter” films detailing the behind-the-scenes journey of making them.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-06-11
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Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
Overview: An enchanting making-of story told through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-01-01
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A Conversation with J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe
Overview: J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe delve into the casting and character of Harry, Rowling's role in the films' production, the story and its themes, favorite characters and moments and more.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-11
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The Magical World of Harry Potter: The Unauthorized Story of J.K. Rowling
Overview: The unauthorized story of J.K. Rowling--creator of Harry Potter.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-08-08
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Tom Felton Meets the Superfans
Overview: In his directorial debut, Tom Felton, who played the villainous Draco Malfoy in the hugely successful Harry Potter films, meets the world's most committed fans in a bid to understand what drives them.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-03-23
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Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny
Overview: Documentary looking at the career to date of Peter Kay, from Bolton schoolboy to award-winning, record-breaking comic, actor, writer and director.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-12-24
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50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments
Overview: To mark the release two weeks ago of the eighth and final movie in the series, Robbie Coltrane narrates a countdown of the movie franchise's best moments. From Harry's first meeting with Ron and Hermione aboard the Hogwarts Express through to magical mysteries.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-07-27
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Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
Overview: A thrilling journey through legends, belief and folklore, this film goes behind the scenes with the British Library as they search to tell that story through objects in their collection, in an ambitious new exhibition: Harry Potter: A History Of Magic. J.K. Rowling, who is lending unseen manuscripts, drawings and drafts from her private archives (which will sit alongside treasures from the British Library, as well as original drafts and drawings from Jim Kay) talks about some of the personal items she has lent to the exhibition and gives new insight into her writing, looking at some of the objects from the exhibition that have fired her imagination.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-28
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The New Ten Commandments
Overview: The film was produced by Nick Higgins from Lansdowne Productions and Noémie Mendelle from the Scottish Documentary Institute and has 10 film-chapter directors for each of the 10 chapters of the film. The film's unifying theme is human rights in Scotland with each chapter illustrating one of the "New Ten Commandments" - 10 articles chosen from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The 10 film chapters of The New Ten Commandments 1. The Right to Freedom of Assembly - Dir, David Graham Scott 2. The Right not to be enslaved - Dir, Nick Higgins 3. The Right to a fair trial - Dir, Sana Bilgrami 4. The Right to freedom of expression - Dir, Doug Aubrey 5. The Right to life - Dir, Kenny Glenaan 6. The Right to liberty - Dir, Irvine Welsh & Mark Cousins 7. The Right not to be tortured - Dir, Douglas Gordon 8. The Right to asylum - Dir, Anna Jones 9. The Right to privacy - Dir, Alice Nelson 10. The Right to freedom of thought - Dir, Mark Cousins & Tilda Swinton.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-02
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A Conversation With JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe
Overview: Special Features for the Harry Potter Films.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-23
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