Archive for February, 2017

Warwick Davis Appears on ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’

Feb 07, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Davis, Films, HP Cast, Movies, News, Television Programmes

Warwick Davis, known to Harry Potter fans as the Hogwarts Charms instructor and choir director, Professor Flitwick, will feature on an upcoming episode of BBC One’s Who Do You Think You Are? The genealogy program will take Davis to Bury St. Edmunds’ historic Athenaeum, as he explores his own musical legacy. Davis’ search focused on his great-great-grandfather, Dennis …read more!

LeakyCon Tickets Available NOW!

Feb 07, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fan Events, Fans, Leaky, LeakyCon, News

LeakyCon 2017 tickets are now available to buy! Taking place from 31st August to 3rd September 2017, and priced between $53.74-$350 (with fees), LeakyCon is coming to the Citywest hotel in Dublin, Ireland: “Enjoy hours of panels, programs, performances, and exciting themed events as we journey back to Hogwarts “19 years later” for the start …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Nominated for Six Empire Awards, Voting Now Open!

Feb 07, 2017

Posted by: Zack DiGirolamo

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Awards, Honors/Awards, Movies, News, Redmayne

Congratulations are in order for the cast and crew of Fantastic Beasts! The Empire Awards have announced their nominations, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them nabbed a total of six nominations! For his role as Newt Scamander, Eddie Redmayne is nominated for Best Actor. The film itself is nominated for five other awards, including Best Costume Design, Best …read more!

Auditions for ‘Cursed Child’ Broadway Begin This Month

Feb 07, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Broadway, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, John Tiffany, News, West End

The Potterverse is abuzz on the Cursed Child front lately. According to Playbill.com and Broadwayworld.com, an Equity casting notice was posted this week indicating that auditions for the Broadway run of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child are scheduled for later this month. The notice states that rehearsals for the play, which is scheduled to …read more!

New Special Effects Clip Released for ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Feb 07, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Crew Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, Films, Movies, News

A new special effects video demonstrating the behind the scenes creation of many of the incredible beasts from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was recently released by Framestore on YouTube. Framestore, the special effects company that also worked on the Harry Potter films, breaks down the special effects they used to create the …read more!

Dame Maggie Smith and Others Added to BFI and Radio Times Television Festival Line-up

Feb 07, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Events, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Jack Thorne, Media, News, Smith, Smith Interviews, Walters, Walters Interviews

On Monday, Radiotimes.com announced additions to the guest list for the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival; an event that will take place from April 7th-9th at the BFI Southbank and BFI Imax theaters. Dame Maggie Smith, our revered Professor Minerva McGonagall, is scheduled to make a on-stage appearance to talk about her life and career. …read more!

Jack Thorne Talks Musicals & Junkyards

Feb 07, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Jack Thorne, News

Cursed Child playwright Jack Thorne, writing for the Guardian, explained how his father’s creativity and community spirit influenced his new musical, Junkyard.  The musical – which tells the story a group of misfits who build an adventure playground – will open soon at the Bristol Old Vic, and will be directed by Jeremy Herrin. The full cast list was …read more!

Happy 67th Birthday, Arthur Weasley!

Feb 06, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Birthdays, Character Birthdays, Williams

Today marks the 67th birthday of Mr. Arthur Weasley, portrayed by Mark Williams in the Harry Potter films. One of the most enthusiastic employees of the Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office, Arthur Weasley taught us that curiosity can lead to great things – we’d all love a flying Ford Anglia! He also fearlessly stood up to …read more!

New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Promo Clips!

Feb 06, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, HP Cast, Movies, News, Watson

Three new promotional clips for the live-action remake of the 1991 classic, Beauty and the Beast, aired, clearly aiming to keep anticipation high as the release date draws nearer. And when it comes to marketing, Disney knows what it’s doing! The film, directed by the Oscar-winning veteran Bill Condon, stars Harry Potter’s Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) in …read more!

PotterCast #267 – Hogwash

Feb 06, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, PotterCast

Three quarters of PotterCast (minus Melissa due to convention commitments!) unite to consider Ilvermorny, its song, and the wizarding world beyond its borders. The episode begins with a clip from the Ilvermorny song released at A Celebration of Harry Potter. A reading of the lyrics is followed by the full song, complete with commentary – would it …read more!



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