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David Tennant’s ‘Mad to Be Normal’ to Feature in Glasgow Film Festival

Jan 05, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Events, Films, Gambon, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, HP Cast, Movies, News, Tennant

David Tennant, known to Harry Potter fans as the Death Eater Barty Crouch Jr., brings another radical to life in the film biopic Mad to Be Normal. The film will feature in the esteemed closing slot at the Glasgow Film Festival (GFF), which opens February 15th, and covers the unusual, envelope-pushing life of Scottish psychiatrist …read more!

Michael Gambon Among Star-Studded Cast of “Viceroy’s House”

Dec 15, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, Gambon, HP Cast, Movies, News, Trailers

Viceroy’s House, opening in UK theaters Mar. 3, 2017, depicts the true story of the last months of British rule in India. The release is timed to celebrate the 70th anniversary of India’s independence and the subsequent founding of Pakistan. The house is the literal central figure in the story, home to a long succession …read more!

Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts & Cursed Child news round-up

Nov 21, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Felton, Gambon, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Interviews, Lynch, Movies, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews, Wright

In our latest round-up article, we catch up with some of the Potter cast, as well as a throwback to Harry Potter via Dan Radcliffe, and Fantastic Beasts’ Katherine Waterston and Eddie Redmayne talking about who they’d most like to crossover into their side of the wizarding world from Potter. First up, Dan Radcliffe seems utterly bemused by Eddie’s choice in wand …read more!

Harry Potter Adult Cast Acting Round Up #1

Jul 05, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Broadbent, Gambon, Gleeson, HP Cast, McCrory, News, Spall, Staunton

Our adult Harry Potter alumni have been keeping busy lately with a multitude of projects, taking part in everything from new films to the theatre–and even one concert! Toby Jones (voice of Dobby) will join Art Parkinson (Game of Thrones) and Penelope Wilton (Downton Abbey) in the upcoming film Zoo, based on the true story …read more!

Dan Radcliffe Says He Was ‘Genuinely Scared’ of Ralph Fiennes

Jul 03, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bonham Carter, Fiennes, Gambon, Grint, Harris, HP Cast, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews, Rickman, Smith, Watson

In the latest episode of The Jess Cagle Interview, Daniel Radcliffe talks about working with hugely successful actors such as Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith and Ralph Fiennes in his role as Harry Potter, and reveals a few stories about the late Richard Harris, and comments on being intimidated by Ralph Fiennes! Dan is told to …read more!

Michael Gambon Responds To Those Upset About A Black Hermione

Jun 17, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Gambon, Gambon Interviews, News

Throughout the books, Hermione was described to have big, bushy hair, large front teeth, and brown eyes. Those seem to be the only specific descriptions of her physical looks that we see. Her skin color was never specified. So, for those who read the books, she appeared differently in every mind. For 10 years, Hermione …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ Actors Celebrate Shakespeare

Apr 19, 2016

Posted by: Katie Eller

Branagh, Coltrane, Events, Gambon, HP Cast, News, Staunton, Tennant, Thompson

Beedle the Bard may be the king of storytelling in the Wizarding World, but it’s the Bard of Avon who reigns over the English-speaking Muggle one. Saturday, April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, and several of our favorite Harry Potter film actors will be celebrating his plays in the coming weeks. …read more!

From Dumbledore to Churchill, Gambon in a New Leading Role

Feb 19, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Gambon, Movies, News

Michael Gambon (the second actor to portray Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series) will be adapting the character of Winston Churchill in a new 2-hour ITV television drama. Gambon’s portrayal of Dumbledore is probably a small step away from the Gambon’s portrayal of Churchill, as Gambon’s Dumbledore was a little more of an assertive …read more!

Michael Gambon says he’d like to be in ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Jan 30, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Gambon, Gambon Interviews, News

Earlier this week, Michael Gambon attended the premiere of his newest film appearance, Dad’s Army. He reportedly told the Express that he would love a role in the Fantastic Beasts film series, perhaps as a ‘young Dumbledore’: “I want to be in it, yes,” he confirmed.  “They’ve got a Dumbledore. They’ll have a young Dumbledore, won’t they? But I could be …read more!

‘The Casual Vacancy’ and ‘The Gamechangers’ up for Writer’s Guild Award

Dec 08, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Gambon, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Radcliffe

The BBC’s adaptation of The Casual Vacancy and BBC 2’s The Gamechangers – starring Daniel Radcliffe – have been nominated for ‘best short form drama’ by the Writer’s Guild. The series – directed by Johnny Cambell – features Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore), and is inspired by J.K. Rowling’s book of the same name. The awards – held 18th January …read more!



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