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'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' script to be released as a book
The upcoming stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is set to have its script released as a book.

Series author J.K. Rowling's official Harry Potter website Pottermore, made the announcement Wednesday stating that the script book would be released following the play's world premiere this summer in London.

Dubbed as a "special rehearsal edition," the book will retail for $29.99 in a hardcover form or as an ebook for $14.99 off the Pottermore website according to the Wall Street Journal.

Revealed as the official eighth story in the Harry Potter series, The Cursed Child is set 19 years after the last chapter in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows and picks up after Harry bids farewell to his eldest sons, James Sirius and Albus Severus at Platform Nine and Three-Quarters.

"It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn't much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children," reads the synopsis."While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places."

The two-part play is based on a story written by Rowling with Jack Throne and John Tiffany, with Throne writing the script.

Pottermore also announced a slew of new special print editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone that will be re-released in four special editions, one for each Hogwarts house to mark the first books 20th anniversary.

A new edition of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is on the way as well after the release of the film adaptation on Nov. 18.


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"I feel his love in this room. I feel his strength and his warmth being reflected in all of you."
--Céline Dion, remembering her late husband René Angélil on the Colosseum stage at Caesars Palace


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Which 'Trainwreck' star is going to participate in PTSD drama 'Thank You For Your Service'?


Plus-sized model Ashley Graham nabs Sports Illustrated swimsuit spread
Plus-sized model Ashley Graham will appear in the 2016 Sports Illustrated swimsuit Issue.

Sports Illustrated announced the 28-year-old model will debut in the forthcoming edition, saying Graham has "branded herself over the years as an advocate for beauty of all shapes and sizes."

"It's official - I'm a @si_swimsuit model! This is a dream come true," Graham wrote on Instagram. "Thank you to everyone who stood up for curves - our voices were heard and together we can help me win Rookie of the Year. #beautybeyondsize @siswim."

Graham first appeared in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in a Swimsuits for All campaign last year. The publication ran her ad in the 2015 issue, making her one of the few plus-sized models to grace the pages of the magazine.

"I know my curves are sexy and I want everyone else to know that theirs are too," Graham said at the time. "There is no reason to hide and every reason to flaunt. The world is ready for more curves in bikinis."

Graham came to fame as a lingerie model for Lane Bryant, and has since appeared in Elle Quebec, Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. She is also known for her work with Levi's, and partnered with Addition Elle on a lingerie line in 2013.


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Which 'Trainwreck' star is going to participate in PTSD drama 'Thank You For Your Service'?

Amy Schumer has joined the cast of the film Thank You for Your Service, an adaption of David Finkel's book.

The movie will address the post-traumatic stress disorder that U.S. soldiers back from war confront and the struggle to adapt once again to their families and daily life.

Miles Teller, Haley Bennett and Beulah Koale will be joining Schumer in the drama.

Jason Hall, writer of American Sniper also penned the PTSD drama script and will make his directional debut with the movie. Meanwhile, Jon Kilik and Ruark will be in charge of the production.

Schumer most important movies include Trainwreck in 2015 and Price Check in 2012. The actress is currently working on an untitled project, which she wrote and will be part of the cast.