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‘Criminal’ Featuring Gary Oldman in Theaters Now

Apr 18, 2016

Posted by: Katie Eller

Films, Movies, News, Oldman

Gary Oldman (Harry Potter‘s Sirius Black) features in the new action film, Criminal, showing in theaters now. Criminal is a spy thriller about a mission gone wrong.  Oldman plays a CIA bureau chief named Quaker Wells.  When one of his agents dies trying to reach a young hacker (Michael Pitt), Wells finds a neurosurgeon (Tommy …read more!

J.K. Rowling Designs New Wands for Trio

Apr 18, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

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

This morning, J.K. Rowling tweeted from London. After being up all night with a “Robert-related brainwave” that made the insomnia worth it, our tired beloved author made her way to Cursed Child rehearsals. My view this morning. I love London. pic.twitter.com/aLgFT9BnNx — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 18, 2016 Here’s me, groggy after a night of …read more!

Harry Potter’s Miriam Margolyes Gives a Hilarious Interview on Growing Old

Apr 17, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, News

Miriam Margolyes is just as witty, if not more so, than her character of Professor Sprout in Harry Potter. Miriam recently sat down with the British news website, the Mirror, to discuss growing old, farting, and partying with Prince Charles. Three things that do not commonly get mentioned in the same sentence together. The Harry …read more!

More on ‘Fantastic Beasts’ at CinemaCon: Interviews with Eddie Redmayne, Dan Fogler and Colin Farrell!

Apr 17, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News, Pottermore, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews

The Warner Bros. presentation on April 12th at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas gave a ‘big picture’ on what to expect in Summer 2016, and of course the biggest thing attendees wanted to hear about was Fantastic Beasts. Therefore, it was only fitting that Eddie Redmayne, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol and Colin Farrell hit the stage to rile …read more!

Happy Birthday Emma^2!

Apr 15, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Birthdays, Movies, News, Thompson, Watson

It is impossible to celebrate too much, and the Harry Potter world is celebrating two of its most brilliant actresses today. Making headlines and trending on many social media, many recognize as Harry Potter’s brilliant real-life Hermione celebrates her 26th birthday! Emma Watson, who is quite an accomplished young woman, was born in Paris, France and …read more!

Katherine Waterston talks to Pottermore about her role as Tina in ‘Fantastic Beasts’!

Apr 14, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, News, Yates

The ever-mysterious Pottermore Correspondent managed to sneak in an interview with Katherine Waterston, on the set of Fantastic Beasts. She ‘perfectly inhabits’ the character of Tina Goldstein, according to Pottermore, and we can’t wait to see for ourselves the level of talent David Yates clearly saw in her: ‘We were standing in the pouring rain with David Yates and …read more!

Disney tease ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at CinemaCon

Apr 14, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Films, News, Watson

CinemaCon attendees waited with high hopes to see some Beauty and the Beast footage featuring Emma Watson, but it seems they’ll have to wait like the rest of us – Disney are doing very well at keeping it under wraps! However, they did say Emma Watson is ‘extraordinary’ as Belle in their current screen-tests (obviously), making us …read more!

New Photo of Rupert Grint in ‘Adolf the Artist’

Apr 14, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Grint, News

A new image of Rupert Grint in Adolf the Artist (previously The Artist) has emerged, also featuring Game of Thrones’ Iwan Rheon (below). Rupert Grint will be portraying August (Gustl) Kubizek, whilst Rheon will be playing Hitler. Ice Cream Man gives us a synopsis of the upcoming drama: “Adolf Hitler has been portrayed on screen many times – but never …read more!

Warner Bros. Give a Star-Studded CinemaCon Presentation

Apr 14, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, News, Redmayne, Warner Bros., Yates

Warner Bros. showcased their huge list of talented actors and crew members involved in making their highly anticipated films at this year’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas, including clips from Fantastic Beasts and Yates’ Legend of Tarzan. According to Business Wire, Warner Bros. focussed their presentation on trailers and  some never-before-seen footage from the films, illustrating a statement by CEO Tsujihara about the …read more!

Helen Mirren: Alan Rickman “Would Be Proud” of Last Movie

Apr 13, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, Movies, News, Rickman

Earlier this week, Alan Rickman’s last film, Eye in the Sky, had its UK red carpet premiere. While attending the event, Dame Helen Mirren talked about her beloved co-star, who unexpectedly past away earlier this year from a short battle with late stages of pancreatic cancer. Dame Mirren said that Alan Rickman would be proud …read more!



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