Archive for June, 2015

Remembering Albus Dumbledore

Jun 30, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

Today we honor the death of one of the greatest literary characters ever created. Though Albus Dumbledore may have never breathed in real life, he was always alive in our hearts. His great wisdom reminded us that “happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if only one remembers to turn on the …read more!

Alan Rickman talks his career, new movie in New Interviews

Jun 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News, Rickman Interviews

A Little Chaos was released limitedly in the U.S. yesterday. In two new interviews, Alan Rickman (Severus Snape) talks about his new film, his career, and what he is up to next. In the recent interview with Buzz Feed, Rickman talked of “strong brilliant women” (specifically Kate Winslet and J.K. Rowling) and revealed how little …read more!

Happy Birthday Matt Lewis and Dobby!

Jun 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Birthdays, Character Birthdays, News

Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) celebrates his 26th birthday today! Yes, it is today. According to Twitter, Matt said he had been getting many great birthday wishes from the Harry Potter clan and “Emma Watson and Co.” With this remark, J.k. Rowling rushed to giver her wishes…all to which Matt said thank you, but they were …read more!

Leaky Cauldron Restaurant Needs Your Vote

Jun 26, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

News, Review, Theme Park

The Leaky Cauldron at Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley needs your vote to be ranked Best Amusement Park Restaurant.  USA Today has nominated 20 restaurants from theme parks across the United States and is asking readers to select their favorite to create a ranked list.  As of this morning, the Leaky Cauldron …read more!

Emma Watson to star alongside Tom Hanks in ‘The Circle’

Jun 26, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Films, News, Watson

Emma Watson is to take a leading role alongside Tom hanks in a film adaptation of Dave Egger’s book The Circle. The satirical New York Times bestselling novel, about the removal of personal privacy at the hands of a large tech corporation,was Egger’s first fictional work. Time reports: ‘The novel follows a young woman named Mae (Watson) who lands …read more!

J.K. Rowling confirms ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’

Jun 26, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

J.K. Rowling, News

An exciting announcement has been made by J.K. Rowling via Twitter, confirming the opening of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,  a play set to open in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre next year. This announcement was made on the 18th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone. The tweets confirm …read more!

8th Harry Potter Funko Pop! Figure Unveiled + Contest

Jun 24, 2015

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Fun - Contests, News, Products, Toys

It appears that there is a new Quidditch Harry Potter Funko Pop! figure on the horizon. This new figurine is the eighth edition of Funko Pop! figures in the Harry Potter series. It is also a Hot Topic exclusive and cannot be purchased elsewhere (pictured below). Warner Bros.’  Harry Potter Wishlist has a contest you can …read more!

Evanna Lynch talks about Success and Rejection in Show Business

Jun 23, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Lynch Interviews, News

Evanna Lynch was one of us, a normal Harry Potter fan, when she landed her first role in the world of acting for the big screen. However, she had wanted to be an actress for a while, and went to many auditions. She talked to Jarlath Regan on his podcast (Free to download on iTunes), “An Irishman …read more!

Hogwarts Houses Correspond To Real Psychological Personality Traits, New Study Finds

Jun 23, 2015

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Education, News, Science

A new study has determined that there is a correlation between a person’s personality traits and the house in which they are sorted on Pottermore. Bustle.com reports: In the study, which is due to be published in the journal Personality and Individual Difference, researchers looked at the sorting quiz on the official Harry Potter site …read more!

Win the Chance to Meet Jason Isaacs and Bonnie Wright at ‘Supanova’ in Perth

Jun 23, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Contests, Conventions, Fan Events, Fans, HP Cast, Isaacs, News, Wright

Over 18, live in Western Australia, and free on 27th June? Enter Brisbane Times’ competition to win tickets to Supanova – a VIP event in a secret location in Perth, Australia. Members of the Harry Potter cast such as Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) will be there, along side many others, …read more!



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