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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!

Gary Oldman Talks ‘Darkest Hour’ in “Off the Record”

Jan 05, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Films, HP Cast, Interviews, Movies, News, Oldman, Oldman Interviews

Gary Oldman’s acting career spans 30 years, but it’s possible no other role transformed and challenged him as much as portraying Winston Churchill in the upcoming Darkest Hour. The actor we know and love for his performance as Harry’s godfather, Sirius Black, spoke about the film with Paul Clayton in Off the Record, as part of a conversation series presented by …read more!

Frame Your Profile Pic With Your Hogwarts House!

Jan 04, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

News, Pottermore

Pottermore celebrated the season by creating Hogwarts house-themed frames for your Facebook and Twitter profile pictures as part of Pottermore’s 12 Days of Christmas, which began on December 25th. Staring on the 27th, a new frame was released every few days, and since the last one has finally been issued, Potter fans can now start 2017 by showing off their house pride to all their friends! The …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Nominated for Casting Award!

Jan 04, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Casting, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Awards, Films, GoFFilm, HBP Film, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Media, Movies, News, OotP Film

The 32nd annual Artios Awards are fast approaching and the Casting Society of America has just announced the nominations for the feature film categories. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was awarded a nomination among other top contenders for its outstanding achievement in casting! Fantastic Beasts fell into the big-budget drama category and will be up against Arrival, Hidden Figures, …read more!

Dobby Pops into Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Jan 04, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, News, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Warner Bros.

Dobby remains a Harry Potter series favorite. Fans love the house elf’s unexpected appearances, quirky outbursts, and fierce loyalty to Harry. So many were understandably distraught when Dobby gave his life in one final act of service to his friends. Now Dobby returns with a hero’s welcome, however, popping into Warner Bros. Studio Tour London in a new exhibit …read more!

Knight Bus added to Warner Bros. ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Mobile Game!

Jan 04, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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

Warner Bros. announced a Fantastic Beasts mobile game back in October, Fantastic Beasts: Cases From the Wizarding World, which we had the pleasure of previewing in November. The object-hunting game starts you off as a new Ministry of Magic official in the Beasts Division – which means plenty of Harry Potter crossovers, and plenty of investigations involving your favourite beasties. …read more!

People’s Choice Nominees Round-Up!

Jan 03, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bradley, Broadbent, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Movies, News, Tena

The Awards season is in full swing with the People’s Choice Awards coming up January 18th, following close on the heels of the Golden Globes this Sunday. This will be a true celebration for the fans with an astounding 64 categories in play. Notable among the nominees are Johnny Depp (Gellert Grindelwald) and Game of …read more!

New Year’s Promo for Jason Isaac’s ‘A Cure for Wellness’ Released

Jan 03, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Isaacs, News

New Year’s resolutions are typically hopeful, with bright aspirations for the months ahead. But the new promo for A Cure for Wellness, starring Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), may reinvent the notion. After all, not all resolutions end well – and not all change is for the better. The following teaser surfaced online New Year’s Day: …read more!

Golden Globes Round-Up!

Jan 03, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Bradley, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fiennes, Film Awards, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Movies, News, Redmayne, Tena

The 74th Golden Globe Awards Nominations are approaching fast, and along with many of our favorite actors from both the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films being nominated for awards, we were also thrilled to see that Jimmy Fallon will be hosting this year. Fantastic Beasts’ Eddie Redmayne is listed as one of the presenters, among Viola Davis, Diego Luna, …read more!

New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Footage Released!

Jan 02, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, HP Cast, Movies, Music, News, Trailers, Watson

Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson as Belle, doesn’t open in theaters until March 17, 2017, but Disney knows how to keep fans anticipating the release of the live-action remake of their beloved animated classic. They unveiled two new TV spots yesterday, to the excitement of viewers everywhere. Slash Film reported that most of the footage has …read more!



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