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Everything We Know About ‘Fantastic Beasts’ So Far: Plot Hints and Cast News!

Sep 17, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Casting, Charity, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K. Rowling, Kravitz, Law, Miller, Movies, News, Props-Sets, Waterston, Yates, Yates Interviews

Exciting new information surfaced this week, which seems to confirm that Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2 will return to Hogwarts! In light of this, we can’t resist reviewing what we know about the movie so far–and speculating as best we can about the rest. Getting Back to Hogwarts: Leaky reported on some suspiciously coincidental …read more!

Breaking News: Cursed Child NYC Cast and Ticket Announcements!

Aug 02, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Broadway, Casting, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Noma Dumezweni, Theater, West End

Since the first report of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s transfer across the pond to the Great White Way, fans have anxiously awaited news of the production moving forward–and that news has finally arrived! Cursed Child NYC tweeted a series of huge announcements earlier today regarding the Broadway cast and ticket sales. The first …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Celebrates 19 Years Later with Special 400 for 40 Friday!

Jul 28, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

BigNews, Contests, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Theater, West End

September 1, 2017 is the actual date that the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ends and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child begins. To mark this momentous occasion in the Potterverse the Harry Potter Play will be celebrating by making 400 tickets available at £40 each (£20 per part) next Friday, August 4 …read more!

Bloomsbury Brings Back Wizarding Wednesdays

Jun 22, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

BigNews, Bloomsbury, Books, Contests, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Fun - Contests, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, News, Scholastic, Studio Tour, Theme Park, Warner Bros., WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

The 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is almost here and to celebrate Bloomsbury has brought us more exciting news by bringing back Wizarding Wednesdays (as you may recall from last year as we awaited the highly anticipated arrival of Fantastic Beasts)! Every Wednesday from now until August 2nd Bloomsbury will be …read more!

J.K. Rowling Teases Newt Scamander’s Patronus is ‘Big Spoiler!’

Apr 28, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Fandom, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, J.K. Rowling, Movies

As Potter fans eagerly await the beginning of production on Fantastic Beasts 2 sometime this summer, we’re always on the lookout for revelations of things to come. Like Harry searching the skies for the golden snitch, we keep eagle eyes on twitter, Pottermore, and other news outlets. Thankfully, J.K. Rowling does not disappoint, dropping hints like …read more!

James and Oliver Phelps Tease New Project–Will They Make the Move to Television?!

Apr 19, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Conventions, HP Cast, Interviews, News, Phelps, Phelps Interviews, Television Programmes

James and Oliver Phelps have always been fan favorites at conventions, bringing the cheeky wit and affable demeanors that made them so endearing as the Weasley twins to the stage time after time.  Their visit to MegaCon in Florida last June was no exception, and they threw out some exciting news while there, hinting at a potential upcoming …read more!

J.K. Rowling Reveals Title of Fourth Cormoran Strike Novel

Mar 14, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

BigNews, Books, Burke, Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Cuckoo's Calling, Fans, Grainger, J.K. Rowling, Lethal White, News, Television Programmes, The Silkworm

The word is out… https://t.co/0GortYkD09 — Robert Galbraith (@RGalbraith) March 14, 2017 Lots of news about all things Cormoran Strike have been released lately, so here’s a quick round up! The new BBC Cormoran Strike series crew was seen in Hatfield, filming at the local Potters Bar in High Street at the end of February. …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Nominated for a Record 11 Olivier Awards

Mar 06, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

BigNews, Branagh, Christine Jones, Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Katrina Lindsay, Neil Austin, News, Steven Hoggett, Theater, West End

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the stage depiction of the eighth installment of the Harry Potter saga, has been nominated for a record-breaking 11 Olivier Awards for its London West End production. The Laurence Olivier Awards, or Olivier Awards are recognized nationally as the highest honor in British theater. The acclaimed play, which also …read more!

New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Deleted Scenes!

Mar 05, 2017

Posted by: Patrick Byrne

BigNews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, Films, Films - Trailers, Home Video / DVD, Humor, News, Trailers, Video Galleries, Videos, Warner Bros.

Two deleted scenes from Fantastic Beasts have reared their heads – one revealing a new creature and another showing the gang tracking the Demiguise! One may consider the Basilisk to be the King of Serpents, but looking at this new creature, it must be a damn good rival to say the least. Courtesy of MTV UK, a brand-new deleted clip …read more!

Harry Potter Returning to Theatres In IMAX – Beginning OCT. 13

Oct 05, 2016

Posted by: Milka Väinämö

BigNews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News

Harry Potter movies are returning to theatres! For the first time ever, you can experience the magic of the eight movies in IMAX. According to IMAX, starting Thursday, October 13, the Harry Potter films will make their comeback to the big screen. In addition to seeing the magic of the already familiar wizarding world, the …read more!



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