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House of MinaLima Is Moving!

Aug 02, 2020

Posted by: Victoria Tomis

Art, MinaLima, Movie Art, News

London’s historic Soho district is about to get a whole lot geekier! September 1, 2020, the very same day the scarlet steam engine The Hogwarts Express embarks from Platform 9 ¾ on its long journey to Hogwarts Castle, the House of MinaLima will be setting up shop in its brand new location.  With a swish …read more!

MinaLima Announce ‘Art of the Block’ Contest, Plus House of MinaLima Virtual Visits!

minalima Los Angeles art of the block contest

Jul 09, 2020

Posted by: Victoria Tomis

Art, MinaLima, News

MinaLima, the award-winning magical graphic designer duo who’ve conjured up iconic art for the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film franchises, have ventured into the Muggle world with their latest fan contest: The Art of The Block. The contest, by partner studio MinaLima Los Angeles, invites contestants of all ages and magical abilities to use …read more!

MinaLima Updates: New Magical Moments and Hogwarts ‘Harry Potter Prints, Plus Pinocchio & Wizard of Oz Illustrated Classics

May 31, 2020

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Books, MinaLima, News

House of MinaLima might be closed due to Covid-19, but MinaLima have still been busy making magic with design throughout lockdown. With new Harry Potter prints, a new illustrated classic available, plus news of their next illustrated classic to come, there are plenty of ways to enjoy and support MinaLima during this time! New Magical Moments …read more!

Nominate your hero and they may win a postcard from MinaLima

Apr 28, 2020

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Art, Contests, MinaLima

There’s a lot of talk about bravery in the Harry Potter books. Harry is uncomfortable being singled out to teach Defence Against the Dark Arts to the members of Dumbledore’s Army because it thinks his classmates misunderstand his supposed bravery. He protests that he was doing what he had to do in the moment, terrified, …read more!

Mischief From Home Online Potter Programming, Magical Merch & More From Mischief Management!

Mar 28, 2020

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, MinaLima, News, PotterCast

With many fans on lockdown, there’s never been a more important time to reach out to the Potter community and make sure you stay connected. Mischief Management, the team behind LeakyCon, BroadwayCon, PodcastCon, Con of Thrones, and Mischief Media (hosting PotterCast and other fan podcasts), are programming livestreams on Twitch that Potter fans will certainly …read more!

Inside the New Illustrated Edition of ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ From MinaLima!

Mar 28, 2020

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, BigNews, Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Cover Artists, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, J.K. Rowling, MinaLima, Movie Art, News, Potter News, Scholastic

The Wizarding World team released a first look inside the new illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone from renowned design team MinaLima yesterday. The duo created the graphic design seen in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films and brings their trademark stylistic flair to this magical edition set to release Oct. …read more!

MinaLima Announce Los Angeles Studio & Ruth E. Carter Costume Design Exhibition

Mar 14, 2020

Posted by: Emma Pocock

MinaLima, News

Look out, Los Angeles! Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts graphic design masterminds, MinaLima, have announced a U.S. partner studio: MinaLima Los Angeles – specialists in experiential exhibition design. Their launch project? A touring exhibition by Oscar-winning Costume Designer, Ruth E. Carter, designed by MinaLima Los Angeles. The exhibition will celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of Carter, from her early work, to her …read more!

Accio talent! Warner Bros. to use Wizarding World to inspire creative careers

Mar 04, 2020

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Colleen Atwood, Crew Interviews, Education, Filmmaker Interviews, Films, Heyman, Heyman Interviews, Info, Interviews, MinaLima, News, Studio Tour, Tech, Videos, Warner Bros.

Quick!  What are the twelve uses of dragon’s blood?  What are the names of all the behind-the-scenes creative careers that make the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films look and sound so amazing?  Bet you could rattle off the answer to the first question easily but get Ron’s “Bloody hell, Professor McGonagall is calling on …read more!

NEW “Philosopher’s Stone” edition illustrated & signed by MinaLima available for pre-order!

Feb 06, 2020

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Art, BigNews, Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, MinaLima, News

We wish we had a Time-Turner that we could use to jump ahead to October 20 and get a sneak peek at the new edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone featuring the iconic styling of MinaLima. According to MinaLima’s website: With brilliant full-colour illustrations on nearly every page, this new edition also includes eight …read more!

MinaLima Releases Two New Prints in Honor of Miraphora Mina’s Birthday!

Jan 25, 2020

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, Birthdays, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, MinaLima, Movies, News, Products

The House of MinaLima released two new prints in honor of Miraphora Mina’s birthday today: a print of Arthur Weasley’s broom and a print of the Triwizard Tournament Golden Egg! Miraphora Mina is one half of the creative design team behind the wizarding world signs, posters, Daily Prophet spreads, Quibbler papers–and more!–featured in the Harry …read more!



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