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Emma’s interview with Jessica Chastain, Potter Reunion and Beauty and the Beast Sequel

May 01, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Actor Interviews, News, Watson, Watson Interviews

As the queen of feminist activism, books, and ambition, Emma Watson is becoming a force to be reckoned with. Even though most of us know her as the brainy witch Hermione Granger, she’s taking strides in breaking from that and becoming a fully rounded actress in the cinemas this year. First as Belle in Beauty and …read more!

From Stage to Screen–and Back Again

May 01, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Interviews, Law, Melling, News, Producers, Radcliffe, Sonia Friedman, Staunton, Television Programmes, Tennant, Theater

One of the benefits of having a stellar cast attached to Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and Cursed Child is that the actors are consistently working and honing their craft, so that when we gain a favorite (and we all have them), we can continue to support them outside the wizarding world and revel in the magic they create …read more!

Paul Thornley on Leaving ‘Cursed Child’ After Successful First Run

Apr 30, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Broadway, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, Jack Thorne, News

Paul Thornley, currently portraying Ron Weasley in the West End production of Cursed Child,  shares details of his latest project and talks of leaving Cursed Child after a very successful first run! The show is currently leading the way on stage, and the script is also breaking records – with 1.5 million copies being sold in the U.K. last …read more!

Law Curious to See How Dumbledore’s Sexuality Influences His Role

Apr 29, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Actor Interviews, Casting, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Law, Media, News

As J.K. Rowling revealed long ago, she always envisioned Albus Dumbledore to be gay. Now that we’re getting a more in depth glimpse into his younger years in Fantastic Beasts, fans are curious as to how this will affect his character. Since Jude Law was recently announced to be cast as Young Dumbledore in the …read more!

First Look at David Thewlis in ‘Wonder Woman’

Apr 29, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Casting, Films, Media, Movies, News, Thewlis

For those who have been anxiously awaiting a preview of David Thewlis, Harry Potter‘s Remus Lupin, ever since finding out he would be cast in the new Wonder Woman movie, we’ve got not just one but three new TV spots for you featuring our first glimpse of Thewlis as villain Ares! The first, titled “Together,” …read more!

A Musical Collaboration for Cursed Child Playwright Jack Thorne and La La Land Director

Apr 29, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Broadway, Coltrane, Directors, Exclusives, Film Awards, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Jack Thorne, Movies, News, Spall, Television Programmes, Theater, Walters, West End

It doesn’t look like playwright Jack Thorne has any intention of slowing down since Broadway-bound Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s, record-breaking achievements at the Olivier Awards earlier this month. Thorne’s got an excellent collaboration coming up with one academy award-winning director, and we can’t wait to see the outcome! In addition to the best play …read more!

Happy Birthday, Professor Slughorn!

Apr 28, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Birthdays, Character Birthdays, News

Today we wish a very happy birthday to the humble Professor Horace Slughorn, Potions Master and Head of Slytherin House at Hogwarts. During the Battle of Hogwarts, Slughorn fought valiantly against Voldemort, with the bravery that pushed him (along with some Liquid Luck on Harry’s part) to share his memories of Tom Riddle, ultimately leading …read more!

Weekly Roundup: Moving on From Ginny, Campaigning for Mental Health & More

Apr 28, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Bradley, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Felton, Film Awards, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, Lynch, Margoyles, News, Pattinson, Pattinson Interviews, Spall Interviews, Tennant, Thewlis, Waterston, Wright

This week has seen the potential casting of Newt’s brother (Theseus Scamander) in Fantastic Beasts, Evanna Lynch returning to the stage in a Disco Pigs revival this summer, Jude Law speaking on his excitement to play Dumbledore and other projects, announcements of an 85th birthday tribute concert for John Williams, Tom Felton with The Flash at Silicon Valley Comic Con, awards …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!

New ‘Prologue’ Trailer, Photos, and Alien Day Q&A for Katherine Waterston’s ‘Alien: Covenant’

Apr 27, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Films, Interviews, Movies, News, Trailers, Waterston

Twentieth Century Fox continues to roll out promotions for its latest installment in the Alien franchise, Alien: Covenant. Katherine Waterston joined co-stars at Fox Studies Los Angeles to take part in a live Q&A in honor of Alien Day, yesterday. The studio also released a new trailer titled “Prologue: The Crossing” and new still shots from the …read more!



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