Archive for August, 2016

“Fantastic Beasts” Announcement from Eddie Redmayne

Aug 10, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Redmayne

This morning, Eddie Redmayne (playing the leading character of Newt Scamander in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them films) announced that today marks 100 days until the new wizarding film hits theaters! In celebration and preparation for November 18, box offices have started selling tickets for the films. Join Eddie Redmayne & …read more!

Movement Director Steven Hoggett Talks ‘Cursed Child’ Choreography

Aug 09, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

When it comes to the choreography for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, there’s a lot more involved than a little wand waving. Steven Hoggett–an Olivier-Award winning movement director with more than ten years experience choreographing theatre–had to make magic of his own with the help of the Cursed Child cast. According to Steven, many of the actors …read more!

Fantastic Beasts Announcement Tomorrow…

Aug 09, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News

The official twitter of the Fantastic Beasts movies has announced that a special announcement is coming tomorrow. Very mysterious. We will keep you updated on the latest news. This announcement could be as exciting as a new trailer with new content, or nothing new in particular. We hope the set-up hype has an exciting pay-off! …read more!

Bloomsbury’s Movie-Tie-In Books for Fantastic Beasts!

Aug 08, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Publishers

Last week, Leaky reported that Harper Collins had released details and pre-order options for its Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Movie-Tie-In books and coloring book. This past weekend, Bloomsbury announced its publishing partnership with Warner Bros for Movie-Tie-In books as well. In a press release statement, the Harry Potter publishing company wrote, “Bloomsbury Children’s …read more!

Jim Broadbent Meets the Cast of ‘Cursed Child’!

Aug 08, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Broadbent, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast

Today, @HPPlayLDN tweeted a photo of Jim Broadbent – Professor Slughorn – with Cursed Child cast members Anthony Boyle (Scorpius – in costume), Sam Clement (Albus Severus) and Alex Price (Draco Malfoy). Always loyal to Slytherin house, and to the Potter family, this photo with Mr. Broadbent was only fitting: Jim Broadbent – Professor Slughorn himself! …read more!

Bloomsbury and The British Library Announce Celebrations for the 20th Anniversary of ‘Philosopher’s Stone’!

Aug 08, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, Events, Fantastic Beasts, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore, Publishers, Quidditch Through the Ages

On 26th June 2017, it will be the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, meaning that big celebrations are in the works!  Bloomsbury is the first to announce theirs: a year long campaign, special anniversary edition books and co-hosting an exhibition from The British Library! Special anniversary editions of The Philosopher’s …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel Release Date Confirmed

Aug 06, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Directors, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Info, News, Warner Bros., Yates

On Wednesday, Warner Bros. Studio officially confirmed that a sequel to the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them movie was already in the works. With David Yates remaining the director, the sequel is set for worldwide release November 16, 2018! It’ll be a two year wait from the release of the first film and it’s continuation. J.K. …read more!

Eddie Redmayne: Choosing Newt Scamander’s Wand

Aug 04, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews

Ever since Harry began his journey, we’ve been told that “The wand chooses the wizard.” But, on set of the Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them movie, the actors got to design their characters’ wands themselves. “I sort of assumed that I would have a wand sort of plopped in my hand,” Eddie Redmayne …read more!

Jamie Parker of ‘Cursed Child’ Talks Playing Harry Potter

Aug 04, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

While Jamie Parker had a varied and successful history in theatre prior to being cast in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, there’s no denying that the role of Harry Potter is the biggest role of his career so far. In a recent interview with Pottermore, Jamie talked about audience reactions and how Cursed Child differs from …read more!

Bonnie Wright and Helena Bonham Carter Meet the Cast of ‘Cursed Child’!

Aug 03, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bonham Carter, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, News, Wright

Two generations of Ginny were present at the Palace Theatre when Bonnie Wright met Poppy Miller. The two are eerily similar, continuing the theme of excellent casting surrounding the Potter franchise: Cherrelle Skeete’s (Rose Weasley) robes are looking great in this shot: Helena Bonham Carter also met the cast in costume – Sam Clemmett as Scorpius definitely looks …read more!



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