Prince Harry ordered to explain why ghostwriter messages were destroyed

Royal told to attempt to retrieve messages, which judge says may be relevant to his legal battle with NGNThe Duke of Sussex has been ordered to explain why messages with his ghostwriter were destroyed after the publication of his memoir Spare when they could be relevant to his legal battle with the publishers of the Sun.Prince Harry was also told to attempt to retrieve the messages from the messaging service Signal, and his lawyers ordered to search through his other texts, WhatsApp messages and emails from 2005 to January 2023, when his bestselling autobiography was published, for relevant documents. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2024-06-28 08:45:03 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble 25% Pre-Order Sale

Barnes & Noble is taking 25% off certain pre-order books, ebooks, and audiobooks. Here's a taste of what's available, plus more information. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-26 16:50:30 UTC ]
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'Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions' will take the Wizarding World's broomstick sports online

Just like that, a new Harry Potter game is on its way. On Monday, WB Games revealed Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, a title the Hogwarts Legacy publisher is billing as a “fast-paced, competitive multiplayer” game that will be available on PC and consoles. According to the company, Unbroken... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-04-17 22:37:36 UTC ]
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‘The Tale of Genji’ Is More Than 1,000 Years Old. What Explains Its Lasting Appeal?

The book is often described as the world’s first novel and a touchstone of Japanese literature. But some of its themes, including its take on gender and power, have echoed over centuries. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-04-15 09:00:33 UTC ]
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Better Harry Potter TV projects we would like to put out there.

Ten years—ten years!—reliving JK Rowling’s journey from underdog pastiche to problematic bajillionaire seems like a lot, doesn’t it? And yet Max (formerly HBO Max) plans on sinking millions into a long-running reboot of the YA property. Obviously a lot happens in the books—frogs are eaten, naked... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Harry Potter TV series announced, with JK Rowling executive-producing

Service formerly known as HBO Max, rebranded Max, will host live-action showThe Harry Potter TV series is officially a go at Max, the streaming service known until today as HBO Max.The Warner Bros Discovery CEO, David Zaslav, announced the new service, which combines the original HBO Max with... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-12 19:48:47 UTC ]
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WBD Rebrands HBO Max as ‘Max’ With Harry Potter and Game of Thrones Series Coming

Max is coming to market. Following months of streaming rumors and speculation, Warner Bros. Discovery is officially combining its streaming services HBO Max and Discovery+ under one brand: Max. Launching May 23 with a new tagline, color and mission, the upcoming service will drop the iconic HBO... Continue reading at AdWeek

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Nollywood could see a major boost from Nigeria's new copyright law - an expert explains why

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, recently signed the copyright law. Its provisions will be beneficial only if it is well implemented. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2023-04-11 14:35:53 UTC ]
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‘All the details that were missing’: Harry Potter fans on their hopes for TV series

While many Potterheads celebrated reports of HBO Max show, some feel it would be tainted by JK Rowling’s stance on genderAt Platform 9 3/4 in King’s Cross station, Harry Potter devotees from around the world gathered to take their picture in front of one of the book’s most celebrated... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-09 14:00:03 UTC ]
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Judge Finds Texas Library's Book Bans Unconstitutional, Orders Books Returned

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Ghostwriter to the Stars: Who Is J.R. Moehringer?

J.R. Moehringer has been one of the biggest names in celebrity memoir since long before he ghostwrote Prince Harry's memoir Spare. Continue reading at Book Riot

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‘The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas’: Key Quotes Explained

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Major Themes of ‘Young Goodman Brown’ Explained

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The Ghostwriter typewriter brings generative AI to the printed page

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Hogwarts Legacy's game mechanics reflect the gender essentialism at the heart of Harry Potter

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The Symbolism of ‘A Rose for Emily’ Explained

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Skip Hogwarts Legacy and watch some Harry Potter-style D&D instead

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Exclusive: The makers of a Harry Potter smart wand claim Warner Bros. took their IP

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Salman Rushdie Has a New Book, and a Message: ‘Words Are the Only Victors’

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‘Didn’t read it, will not read it’: Harry and Meghan of little interest to Montecito neighbours

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