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Weekly Round-Up: Emma Thompson Narrates Jane Austen, Eddie Redmayne on LGBT Homelessness & More

Sep 02, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Biggerstaff, Branagh, Broadbent, Contests, Davis, Films, Games, Gleeson, Harry Potter Round-Up, HP Cast, Interactive, Interviews, Isaacs, Leung, Lynch, Movies, Murray, News, Pattinson Interviews, Rankin, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews, Round-Up, Shaw, Tena, Thompson, Watson

It’s been a Grawp-sized week in the world of J.K. Rowling; The Strike TV Series premiered on BBC One with the first two episodes of The Cuckoo’s Calling, fans commemorated “19 Years Later”, September 1, the day the epilogue of Deathly Hallows takes place and Cursed Child begins, and Leaky is providing extensive coverage of all …read more!

Conjure Your Own Magical ‘Harry Potter’ Party!

Jun 10, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Games, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

Most ardent members of the Potter fandom know someone who would dearly love a full-fledged Harry Potter-themed party, anytime, anywhere. Let’s face it, you’d probably like one thrown for you! You’ve seen articles and Instagram posts floating around social media of spectacular themed weddings and other events but, honestly, who has a vault full of …read more!

Escape Rooms Styled After the Magic of ‘Harry Potter’ Becoming the Latest Trend

May 27, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Fans, Fun, Fun - Games, Games, Misc, News

With the latest announcement of yet another upcoming loosely Harry Potter themed escape room we’re starting to notice a new trend developing, and let’s just say we’re not complaining. Although these rooms are not directly tied to Warner Bros. or J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, they are definitely a fun experience for fans to pretend they’re wizards …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Tops DVD Sales and Rumors Could Mean Big Things for Potter Fans

Apr 06, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Games, Home Video / DVD, Media, Movies, Theme Park, Warner Bros., WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

This week is full of big news for Potter fans. Not only did Fantastic Beasts have a successful first week after it’s  DVD/Blu-ray release, but we’ve also heard some new rumors that could mean a new Harry Potter game as well as some upgrades for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Even though it was only released on Wednesday …read more!

Bloomsbury Hosting ‘Professors of Hogwarts’ Harry Potter Book Night!

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Bloomsbury, Contests, Events, Games, Publishers

Bloomsbury UK is throwing their annual Harry Potter Book Night on February 2nd, 2017. Every Potter fan knows how important the professors at Hogwarts are, and how much of an influence they have in Harry’s life, so why not celebrate them? “They say that the influence of a good teacher can never be erased so …read more!

USAopoly’s “HARRY POTTER: HOGWARTS BATTLE” Game Review!

Oct 17, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Exclusives, Fans, Fun, Games, Products, Toys, Warner Bros., WB Shop

Need something fun to do while you bide your time until Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them lands in theaters? USAopoly has partnered with Forrest-Pruzan Creative, with licensing from Warner Brothers, to bring fans an exciting, new Harry Potter cooperative deck-building game, HARRY POTTER: HOGWARTS BATTLE.   My interest was peaked just by the title …read more!

Fantastic Beasts Merch is Here!

Sep 27, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Games, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Posters, Redmayne, Toys, Warner Bros., WB Shop

The official Harry Potter shop has revealed Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them merchandise! Though the items are now all available for preorder, the items may not be shipped out for sometime–probably after the release of the film on November 18. However, Harry Potter fans, get your wallets out and experience the feeling of …read more!

LEGO Harry Potter Coming to PS4 This October!

Sep 11, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Games, News, Products, Video Games, Warner Bros.

Those of you who have a PS4 and haven’t got round to playing the LEGO Harry Potter games yet due to console loyalty will be pleased to know that the full collection will be available this October, as a single disc remastered version on PS4! The press release from Warner Bros. Interactive and TT Games read: …read more!

Harry Potter, Voldemort, and Newt Scamander Join Lego Dimensions

Jun 09, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

Fantastic Beasts, Fun, Fun - Video Games, Games, Pottermore, Products, Video Games

Harry Potter is no stranger to the Lego treatment. The Harry Potter Series was transformed a few years ago into a Lego world in  two separate video games. Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and Lego Harry Potter: Years: 5-7 were popular games where you could play as a variety of the HP Series characters as well as exploring …read more!

Manager of ‘Harry Potter’ video games to head digital skills academy

Sep 22, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Games, News

Harvey Wheaton – former chief of the ‘Harry Potter‘ video games – is now CEO of a new digital skills academy in Scotland, Codeclan. He managed Electronic Arts’ Harry Potter games, has coached software development teams worldwide, and also helped launch SuperMassive Games. Holyrood reports on Wheaton’s enthusiasm for CodeClan and the values it stands for: “CodeClan embodies everything that I care …read more!



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