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Evanna Lynch on Defeating Internet Bullies

Feb 11, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Lynch

Today’s Independent features an article written by Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) on cyber bullying, and how she learned to overcome the intense meanness of the Internet: was somewhat prepared for the inevitable internet onslaught in the wake of my casting. I was already an active member of the ‘Harry Potter‘ internet fan …read more!

Full “Wonderland” Interview Reveals Ron/Hermione Shippers Can Relax

Feb 07, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

The full text of the Wonderland issue that caused a Ron/Hermione vs. Harry/Hermione shipping riot this week is now out, and rumors of the death of the canon pairing have been greatly exaggerated. J.K. Rowling repeats previously made comments that there are certain characteristics between Harry and Hermione that may have them better suited, but …read more!

Seriously – no, really – it’s a PotterCast

Jan 29, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

PotterCast

Every time we think we’re out…she pulls us back in. And this time it’s to discuss Cuckoo’s Calling, the mystery novel J.K. Rowling dashed off secretly under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. We said that if J.K. Rowling did something big we’d be back, and here we are. Only six months late.But it’s going to be …read more!

(Live Updates) Universal Webcast Reveals Even More Details About Upcoming Park Expansion

Jan 23, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

Are you watching the Web cast? We’ll be putting all the new details up in this post (and updating our previous one FULL of details about the park here) with all the new details! (Remember, LeakyCon 2014 is in Orlando this summer and will be having a special celebration in this park…) -Mark Woodbury has …read more!

Reminder: Universal Webcast at 10:30 Eastern!

Jan 23, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

Quick reminder: Universal Orlando is doing a webcast about the upcoming theme park expansion and we are on the ground in Orlando getting you all the details! Check back soon! And you can watch that webcast right here at Universal’s site.

Universal Orlando Releases New Info, Pics of Diagon Alley

Jan 23, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

Article by Margaux Herrera with on-site reporting by Melissa AnelliReading The Leaky Cauldron inside the Leaky Cauldron? They day is coming!Universal Orlando is about to begin a Web cast that will reveal a lot of details about the upcoming Diagon Alley expansion at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando Florida (where LeakyCon makes its …read more!

J.K. Rowling Confirms Potter Play: Harry to Fly Onto Floorboards

Dec 20, 2013

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

J.K. Rowling

Today on her Facebook page, J.K. Rowling confirmed a story that appeared in the Daily Mail claiming that a play based on Harry Potter’s years as an orphan in Surrey would be winging its way to a UK stage. It will be based on Harry’s “early years as an orphan an outcast…featuring some of our …read more!

Universal Studios Announce “A Celebration of Harry Potter”

Dec 19, 2013

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

We let you know yesterday what scant details we knew about “A Celebration of Harry Potter,” and now the floodgates have been opened. Florida residents and Potterheads should get fired up over this news: Universal Studios is hosting a big Potter bash at the park from January 24 – 26, 2014, and they’ve got a …read more!

Universal Studios Announce “A Celebration of Harry Potter”

Dec 19, 2013

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

We let you know yesterday what scant details we knew about “A Celebration of Harry Potter,” and now the floodgates have been opened. Florida residents and Potterheads should get fired up over this news: Universal Studios is hosting a big Potter bash at the park from January 24 – 26, 2014, and they’ve got a …read more!

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Webcast Coming Jan 23

Dec 17, 2013

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

Universal revealed today that on January 23 it will host a Web cast that will offer a sneak peek into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley, the new extension of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure Park in Orlando, FL. The announcement was made via …read more!



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