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Joker and Harley Quinn dance on ice at Winter Olympics

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Joker and Harley Quinn dance on ice at Winter Olympics

The German figure skating team chose an interesting outfit for Friday’s competition at the ongoing Beijing Winter Olympics. In the rhythm dance category of the competition, Tim Dick and Katherina Mueller played the roles of The Joker and Harley Quinn.

The two contestants came to the rink, Tim in Joker’s purple and Katherine in Harry’s pink outfit and makeup. Then they danced to Britney Spears’ famous song “Toxic.” The combination of clothing and music confuses many sports fans.

While competitors often opt for catchy music in figure skating competitions, clothing is often more subtle and conservative. So this is an unexpected choice for many. Fans took to social media to express their enjoyment of the routine.

“Anyone else see figure skaters dressed like Joker and Harley Quinn please tell me I’m not hallucinating,” one viewer tweeted. Others couldn’t believe it. One fan tweeted: “I can’t believe Germany brought a Joker/Harlequin themed ice dance routine to their rhythm dance. #Olympics.”

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Another fan joked that news and tweets about the routine made them realize the Winter Olympics were on the way. The Beijing Winter Olympics began on Friday, February 4 and will run until February 20.

The Joker and Harley Quinn are DC’s popular characters, appearing in multiple movies and TV shows over the years. The duo’s most recent on-screen appearance was in “Suicide Squad,” played by Jared Leto and Margot Robbie.

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.

JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to 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,” HBO’s statement stated.

It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”

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A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”

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Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.

The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

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