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Harry Potter Cast Round Up, Part 2: Ocean’s Eight, King Arthur, and a Graphic Novel!

Oct 11, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Bonham Carter, Coltrane, Isaacs, News, Spall, Tennant

Continuing our last Harry Potter cast news round-up, today we have even more exciting projects from some of our favorite Potter alumni to share!   The talented John Hurt (Ollivander) will appear in the upcoming film Jackie—starring Natalie Portman–which centers around the life of Jackie Kennedy in the aftermath of the assassination of her husband, President John …read more!

The ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Interviews: David Yates

Oct 11, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, News, Pottermore, Yates

Pottermore have been conducting a series of interviews with the cast and crew of Fantastic Beasts in the run up to the movie’s release next month. The next in line is David Yates, Director of not only the story of Newt Scamander’s ventures in 1920’s New York, but of the last four Harry Potter films. This …read more!

Harry Potter Cast Round Up: Ripper Street, Swiss Army Man, and More!

Oct 10, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Felton, Lewis, News, Radcliffe, Thewlis, Watson, Wright

As usual, our latest Potter alumni round-up covers a myriad of projects, ranging from movies to comedy shows and even a self-defense class! As we recently reported, Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during her trip to Canada for One Young World–and took time out to train with one of the …read more!

Could The Cursed Child Be Heading to Broadway Next Year?

Oct 10, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling

Could the JK Rowling inspired story about Harry Potter’s youngest son be crossing the pond next year? Hypable.com is reporting that the eighth story in the Potter series could be hitting Broadway as early as next year. The New York Post reports that The Cursed Child may move into New York’s Al Hirschfeld Theater “next season,” meaning …read more!

Eddie Redmayne Discovers His Patronus

Oct 08, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Pottermore, Redmayne

Pottermore plunged Eddie Redmayne even farther into the Wizarding World by having him discover his patronus. With the Fantastic Beasts movie only a little over a month away, they thought it only fitting that their star participate in the phenomenon that the Patronus test has become. After the test was revealed, everyone and their mothers took it. …read more!

Pottermore Debuts the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Theme Song and Soundtrack!

Oct 07, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Composers, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, Music, News, Pottermore

Pottermore have debuted the Fantastic Beasts soundtrack, by releasing the movie’s theme song! It’s absolutely beautiful – just a warning: the nostalgia might make you more than a little emotional! We are thrilled to debut the very first track from the #FantasticBeasts soundtrack, composed by James Newton Howard: https://t.co/FqYdWp1fTO pic.twitter.com/Hr4b3YrNjE — Pottermore (@pottermore) October 7, 2016 Listen to the …read more!

“Fantastic Beasts” Fan Event Oct. 13, Win Tickets

Oct 06, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, HP Cast, Movies, News, Redmayne

As Leaky reported last week, Warner Bros. will be hosing a Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them fan event next week, on October 13. A live Q&A event with the cast of Fantastic Beasts will be held at a central location in in London, and live streamed to 10 IMAX theaters around the world–including …read more!

UK Competition to Feature in a ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Advert Closes TOMORROW!

Oct 06, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Contests, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Warner Bros.

Live in the UK and want to feature in a Fantastic Beasts advert on Channel 4? Here’s your chance! Channel 4 is running a competition which ends at 12pm tomorrow (7th October). You have to be over 16 years old and available on the 17th October to go to central London, so check your diaries! There are …read more!

J.K. Rowling Introduces MACUSA: Magic In North America #3

Oct 06, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Pottermore, Warner Bros.

MACUSA – The Magical Congress of the United States of America – will feature heavily in Fantastic Beasts. Created in 1693, it’s an important part of North American wizarding history, and illustrates the importance of the Salem Witch Trials in creating the heavily guarded community of wizards we see in 1920’s America. J.K. Rowling has written an extensive article on Pottermore, …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe to Return to the West End in ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’

Oct 06, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

HP Cast, News, Radcliffe

In what will be his first UK production since The Cripple of Inishmaan in 2013, Daniel Radcliffe is set to return to the West End in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. Dan will play the titular character Rosencrantz opposite Joshua McGuire as Guildenstern in the 50th anniversary celebratory production of the absurdist classic. In the past, Dan has expressed …read more!



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