Archive for November, 2016

Step Inside ‘The Blind Pig’ A 1920’s New York Speakeasy Found In Fantastic Beasts!

Nov 03, 2016

Posted by: Georgia Gates

Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, Movies, Pottermore

Delving in to Fantastic Beasts, 1920’s New York had recently become accustomed to the prohibition era, and so finding somewhere to let your hair down and have a drink was far from easy. Introducing ‘Speakeasies’  the cleverly located, secretive underground establishments where wizards and witches could socialise away from the No-Maj community above ground. (Or …read more!

Pottermore Interviews: Costume Designer Colleen Atwood discusses her work on Fantastic Beasts!

Nov 03, 2016

Posted by: Georgia Gates

Fantastic Beasts, Interviews, News, Pottermore, Warner Bros.

Pottermore discussed all things Fantastic Beasts recently with the legendary costume designer Colleen Atwood, who designed the film’s beautiful 1920’s themed wardrobe. If you aren’t familiar with the name, you’ll certainly recognise her recent work in ‘Alice Through The Looking Glass’  & ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’  to name a few! The Correspondent begins with: ‘Spend …read more!

Ezra Miller’s 60 Second Breakdown of Wizarding History, Plus New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Clips!

Nov 02, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News, Redmayne, Videos, Warner Bros.

Entertainment Weekly’s PopFest was headlined by Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston, who debuted four new clips of Fantastic Beasts: “The first saw Redmayne’s magizoologist Newt Scamander arriving to New York; the second introduced one of Newt’s many beasts to the screen; the third offered a look inside his mysterious case; and the fourth had Ezra …read more!

Emma Watson hiding free books on the London tube!

Nov 02, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, News, Watson

Yesterday, Emma Watson started hiding copies of Maya Angelou’s Mom & Me & Mom around the London tube. The autobiography is the book of choice for November, as part of Emma’s feminist book club, Our Shared Shelf. According to Yahoo, she collaborated with the community project, Books on the Underground, that makes a regular event of leaving free …read more!

For Real This Time: EW Reveals Emma Watson as Belle

Nov 02, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, Movies, News, Watson

The rumor mills have been turning since Emma Watson was named as Disney’s Belle. There have been faux pictures of Emma in Belle’s gown and other outfits. The real deal is finally here! Entertainment Weekly’s next magazine features a full spread on Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast. We finally get our first look at …read more!

‘Puffs’ Reviews Play to Harry Potter Fans

Nov 02, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fans, News

Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, which focuses on Hufflepuffs – the Hogwarts underdog – is now playing at the Elektra Theatre in midtown NYC. It has been praised as “a hilarious new off-Broadway Play!” (Mashable), and performances are continuing through January 1, 2017. Entertainment Weekly says the show is “packed …read more!

Holliday Grainger to play Robin in Cormoran Strike Series

Nov 01, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cuckoo's Calling, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, News, The Silkworm

The casting news is piling up! Two months ago, J.K. Rowling confirmed that Alan Rickman’s godson, Tom Burke, would be playing lead detective, Cormoran Strike, in the up coming HBO/BBC series. Earlier this evening, Variety reported that Strike’s partner, Robin Elliot, will be played by actress Holliday Grainger.   Variety writes: The series comprises “The Cuckoo’s …read more!

Johnny Depp to Star in “Fantastic Beasts” 2!

Nov 01, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, HP Cast, News

The Hollywood Reporter has released an article that announce Johnny Depp’s involvement in J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them series. With the announcement, THR reported that Depp will make a cameo in the upcoming first movie (due out Nov. 18), and take a more prominent role in the next–raising speculation that this well …read more!

New Harry Potter Plush Collection!

Nov 01, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Misc, News, Toys, Warner Bros.

Japan’s T-Arts Company, Ltd. and Warner Bros teamed up to bring Harry Potter fans in the USA and Canada Japan’s popular Harry Potter CHIBI PLUSH. Just in time for the Holiday Season, Harry Potter plushes will be available online, as well as chain stores such as Barnes and Nobel, GameStop, Books-A-Million, Hot Topic and Toys …read more!

Google Launches “Fantastic Beasts” Google Street View, Interactive “Okay Google”

Nov 01, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News

Google announced its participation in Fantastic Beasts coverage and celebration for the new Harry Potter-based film series of five Fantastic Beasts films. Google has designed a Fantastic Beasts landing page, which includes interactive features for Android phones. Google created a Fantastic Beasts landing page (click picture to enlarge), that offers a Daydream demo, downloadable sticker …read more!



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