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New ‘Harry Potter’ Handbag Collection From Danielle Nicole!

Dec 04, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Products

Danielle Nicole, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, recently created a new Harry Potter collection of spellbinding handbags and accessories! The collection includes eleven styles inspired by the wizarding world, including clutches, backpacks and pouches for all ages. Danielle Nicole founder and designer Danielle DiFerdinando said on the release: “This line represents the Wizarding World we can all enjoy …read more!

PotterCast #274: Frankie’s Offensive Irish Sounds

Dec 03, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Audio, News, PotterCast

Live from LeakyCon 2017 in Dublin, PotterCast recorded their 274th episode in front of a live audience, recounting the weekend in Dublin and discussing the future of LeakyCon! Discussing the many wonderful attractions Ireland has to offer, John speaks of his upcoming trip to Galway, and Frankie (after sharing his impression of the Irish accent, hence the title …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Gary Oldman Wins Distinguished Artisan Award, Bonnie Wright Joins Lumos at the UN and More

Dec 03, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Farrell, Films, Gleeson, Harry Potter Round-Up, Heyman, Honors/Awards, Isaacs, Lumos, Lynch, News, Oldman, Producers, Radcliffe, Round-Up, Tennant, Thompson, Wright

As always, it’s been a busy week in the Wizarding World. The past seven days saw a new campaign and Fantastic Beasts contest for J.K. Rowling’s children’s charity Lumos, news and some controversy from Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grindelwald, a brand-new audiocast and Youtube channel for the Phelps brothers, just out Harry Potter prop …read more!

Matthew Lewis Brings Some Magic to the Midwest for Planet Comicon Kansas City

Dec 02, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Celebration of Harry Potter, Conventions, Davis, Events, Fandom, Fans, Felton, Isaacs, Lewis, News, Television Programmes

Matthew Lewis, best known to Potter fans as the actor who played Neville Longbottom in the films, is set to join a full schedule of special guests from all walks of popular culture at Planet Comicon Kansas City. There’s no doubt that Lewis’s role as Neville, the clumsy little Gryffindor who grew into a valiant yet …read more!

Happy Birthday, Alfred Enoch!

Dec 02, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Birthdays, Birthdays, Enoch, Fandom, Fans, Films, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, LeakyCon, Movies, News, Television Programmes, Theater, West End

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Harry Potter alum Alfred Enoch, known to fans as Gryffindor Dean Thomas. He’ll always hold a special place in our hearts for so gracefully portraying one of Harry’s chums, Ginny’s first date, a fellow member of Dumbledore’s Army, and a brave participant in the Battle of Hogwarts. After completing …read more!

REVIEW: Chocolate Frog Molds By CineReplicas!

Dec 01, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, Fun, News, Products, Review, Warner Bros.

The holiday season just got started, and we were lucky enough to try out new chocolate frog molds by Cinereplias, which have proven to be a perfect holiday treat! Even the least Potter-savvy of my friends and family appreciate the magic of a chocolate frog when they see one, so I’d say this family-friendly creation was …read more!

James and Oliver Phelps Christen New YouTube Channel With Audiocast From the Madrid ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ Opening!

Nov 30, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter:The Exhbition, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Phelps, Props-Sets, Warner Bros.

The Weasley twins have expanded their reach beyond Diagon Alley and are now hosting an audiocast on their new YouTube channel “Double Trouble”–aptly named. James and Oliver Phelps spoke to fans from Madrid, Spain, where they attended the latest opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Oliver Phelps announced the move on twitter, inviting fans to “enjoy!” …read more!

Beauty and the Beast Returns to Theaters in December

Nov 29, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Films, Holidays, Movies, News, Thompson, Watson

Emma Watson and company return to select theaters this week for a limited one-week engagement in Disney’s spring mega hit Beauty and the Beast. The live-action version of the Disney animated classic, which has become the most successful movie musical of all time, grossing over $1 billion worldwide, will play at the AMC Century City …read more!

New ‘Harry Potter’ Prop Concept Art Prints From MinaLima & Unreleased Cover Art From Olly Moss

Nov 29, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Cover Art, Cover Artists, MinaLima, Movie Art, News

Some exciting news from movie artists MinaLima and book artist Olly Moss this week! In a first for the duo, MinaLima announced TEN brand new Harry Potter concept art prints (which are now available on their website here), showcasing designs for iconic props used in the films. The prints include the Time Turner, the Goblet of …read more!

Happy Birthday, Bill Weasley!

Nov 29, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Birthdays, Books, Character Birthdays, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

Harry Potter may be the rock star of the fandom (and the wizarding world), but Bill Weasley is the official rock star of the book series. At least, J.K. Rowling describes him as such. Tall and handsome, long red hair pulled back into a ponytail (before the man bun became fashionable), a fang hanging from …read more!



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