Last week, Leaky reported that Harper Collins had released details and pre-order options for its Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Movie-Tie-In books and coloring book. This past weekend, Bloomsbury announced its publishing partnership with Warner Bros for Movie-Tie-In books as well. In a press release statement, the Harry Potter publishing company wrote, “Bloomsbury Children’s …read more!

Today, @HPPlayLDN tweeted a photo of Jim Broadbent – Professor Slughorn – with Cursed Child cast members Anthony Boyle (Scorpius – in costume), Sam Clement (Albus Severus) and Alex Price (Draco Malfoy). Always loyal to Slytherin house, and to the Potter family, this photo with Mr. Broadbent was only fitting: Jim Broadbent – Professor Slughorn himself! …read more!

On 26th June 2017, it will be the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, meaning that big celebrations are in the works!  Bloomsbury is the first to announce theirs: a year long campaign, special anniversary edition books and co-hosting an exhibition from The British Library! Special anniversary editions of The Philosopher’s …read more!

On Wednesday, Warner Bros. Studio officially confirmed that a sequel to the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them movie was already in the works. With David Yates remaining the director, the sequel is set for worldwide release November 16, 2018! It’ll be a two year wait from the release of the first film and it’s continuation. J.K. …read more!

Ever since Harry began his journey, we’ve been told that “The wand chooses the wizard.” But, on set of the Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them movie, the actors got to design their characters’ wands themselves. “I sort of assumed that I would have a wand sort of plopped in my hand,” Eddie Redmayne …read more!

While Jamie Parker had a varied and successful history in theatre prior to being cast in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, there’s no denying that the role of Harry Potter is the biggest role of his career so far. In a recent interview with Pottermore, Jamie talked about audience reactions and how Cursed Child differs from …read more!

Two generations of Ginny were present at the Palace Theatre when Bonnie Wright met Poppy Miller. The two are eerily similar, continuing the theme of excellent casting surrounding the Potter franchise: Cherrelle Skeete’s (Rose Weasley) robes are looking great in this shot: Helena Bonham Carter also met the cast in costume – Sam Clemmett as Scorpius definitely looks …read more!

It felt like old times. There were midnight release parties. People dressed in costumes lining up for a new Harry Potter story. Many of us stayed up until the early hours of July 31st reading every line of the eighth Harry Potter story. While we have been gifted this sequel it may be our last Harry …read more!

Since the creation Our Shared Shelf earlier this year, Emma Watson’s feminist book club has been a success. At the time of writing, the group has over 140k members and a lively discussion board where Emma herself posts updates and gathers input from its members. For the month of June, Emma chose Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi as the …read more!

Last weekend, hundreds of fans from a large variety of fandoms (from Starwars, Startrek, Supernatural, Disney, Once Upon a Time, to Gilmore Girls and Parks and Recreation, and many more). This year, GeekyCon took place over the July 31st weekend. An important date in the Harry Potter Universe, particularly this year, with the release of Harry …read more!