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Jason Isaacs Sparks Debate Among ‘Star Trek’ Fans

Aug 04, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Conventions, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, HP Cast, Interviews, Isaacs, Isaacs Interviews, News, Producers, Props-Sets, SetReports, Television Programmes

Entertainment Weekly released a teaser for it’s new Star Trek-centric issue out last week, and it was not without some controversy! The report included a preview from their on-set visit in which Jason Isaacs, known to Potter fans as Lucius Malfoy, was introduced to Star Trek: Discovery’s interpretation of Gene Roddenberry’s science-based utopia after some improvisation gone awry. The scene unfolded as …read more!

Wrapping Up San Diego Comic Con 2017

Jul 24, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

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San Diego Comic Con 2017 has come to a close, and all five days passed in a flurry of excitement and activity! Potter fans were able to follow many of their favorite Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts alums throughout the convention as they participated in panels to promote upcoming projects. David Tennant attended for Duck Tales …read more!

News from San Diego Comic Con’s Saturday Panels!

Jul 23, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Bradley, Conventions, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Felton, Films, Galleries (Site), HP Cast, Interviews, Isaacs, Miller, Movies, News, Props-Sets, Television Programmes, Trailers, Warner Bros.

It was another busy day at San Diego Comic Con Saturday–and especially so for Potter alums and their fans, who had the exciting opportunity to hear big news first and view exclusive footage at panels for Justice League, Star Trek: Discovery, and The Flash. Ezra Miller–Justice League The Justice League panel wasn’t held until Saturday afternoon, but that …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ Guests at London Film & Comic-Con!

Jul 22, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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A UK fan with no hopes of attending San Diego Comic-Con this weekend? No worries! London Film and Comic-Con will take place next weekend at the Olympia Conference Centre in London, and will host an amazing line-up of guests, including multiple Harry Potter alumni! Special guests from the Harry Potter films include James & Oliver Phelps (the Weasley twins), John …read more!

Updates from San Diego Comic-Con!

Jul 22, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Conventions, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, HP Cast, Interviews, Isaacs, Miller, Movies, Music, News, Props-Sets, Television Programmes, Tennant

Potter fans may not have a Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts panel to look forward to this year, but that doesn’t mean they won’t have the chance to celebrate the best fandom of them all (if we do say so ourselves). According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Hilton Bayfront Starbucks has been transfigured into a complete …read more!

LeakyCon 2017 So Far: Special Guests, Schedule & Tickets

Jul 13, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Fan Events, Leaky, LeakyCon, News

LeakyCon 2017 is fast approaching, and before we know it we’ll be in Dublin watching Harry and The Potters, Potter Puppet Pals, Team Starkid and many more do their thing onstage! We’re bringing you a detailed summary of what we know so far and what to expect at the convention: Special guest appearances include (with more to …read more!

20 Years Later: Celebrating Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling and Fans

Jun 26, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bloomsbury, Books, Composers, Events, Exclusives, Fan Art, Fan Events, Fan Sites, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, HP Cast, Isaacs, Leaky, LeakyCon, MinaLima, Movie Art, Music, News, Pottermore, Publishers, Round-Up, Scholastic, Studio Tour, Wizard Rock, Wright

Today marks twenty (yup, 20) years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published. It’s difficult to put into words appreciation for a series which has given all of us so much, or to thank all the people involved in bringing it to us in so many different forms, and before we show you all …read more!

New ‘Harry Potter’ Funko Pop Figures for Comic Con 2017!

Jun 25, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Conventions, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Movies, News, Warner Bros.

San Diego Comic Con is a favorite hotspot for numerous franchises, including the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fandoms, and in addition to the panels, cosplay, and other events, access to exclusive merchandise is always a perk! Funko is the latest company to unveil its contributions to the annual convention and, while its new Marvel, DC, …read more!

LeakyCon Announces “Behind the Magic” Special Guests!

Jun 09, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Conventions, Fan Events, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Leaky, LeakyCon, Movies, News

Yesterday, LeakyCon announced two more exciting guests coming to the convention in August! Pierre Bohanna (Head Prop Maker) and Jim Cornish (Storyboarder) from the Harry Potter films will attend LeakyCon to give guests an insight into the making of the films! Bohanna has worked on The Dark Knight and Star Wars: Episode VII  – The Force Awakens, so …read more!

Happy Birthday to Jason Isaacs: Live Long and Prosper Captain

Jun 06, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Birthdays, Conventions, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Isaacs, News, Television Programmes

Jason Isaacs, who celebrates his 54th birthday today, has become a pop culture icon of late between his performance as NDE-obsessed scientist Dr. Hunter Hap in the Netflix sci-fi drama The OA, to his upcoming role as Captain Lorca in the first CBS All Access series Star Trek: Discovery and of course as Harry Potter …read more!



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