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‘Career of Evil’ Paperback Release Coming 21st April

Apr 05, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, J.K. Rowling, News

All those who have been waiting for the paperback release of Robert Galbraith’s Career of Evil will be pleased to know that the date is set for just over 2 weeks time, on the 21st April. Last week, an announcement was made via the Robert Galbraith Facebook page, where we’re invited to ‘Strike down to publication’ with them. …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Writer Jack Thorne to Pen ‘His Dark Materials’ TV Series

Apr 05, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Fans of Phillip Pullman’s book series His Dark Materials may remember the the 2007 movie adaptation of the first book, called The Golden Compass, and look back with vague disappointment at what we were given, yet a sombre sadness that the movie series was left unfinished. Now, Phillip Pullman is teaming up with none other than Cursed Child writer Jack Thorne to …read more!

“You know, I sometimes think we Sort too Soon”

Apr 04, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Interviews, News, Tennant

It looks like David Tennant agrees with Albus Dumbledore. The Radio Times caught Tennant and his Doctor Who co-star Billie Piper’s comments on J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World at an event earlier this week. Both Doctor Who stars are Harry Potter fans, as expected. Both of them sorted themselves into Slytherin–coming from Barty Crouch Jr., who is …read more!

Maggie Smith Received Critics’ Circle Award

Apr 04, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Honors/Awards, News, Smith

Late last week, Dame Maggie Smith was awarded the Critics’ Circle Award for Services to the Arts. Dame Maggie Smith now joins other legendary actors and actresses such as Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen. What’s On Stage reported on the private ceremony and event, posting pictures and a video. The website reported:   Accepting …read more!

Two-Year Project Manager Position Needed at Lumos

Apr 04, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Charity, J.K. Rowling, News

This morning, J.K. Rowling’s children’s charity, Lumos, released a statement that they are now hiring. Lumos, which is “committed to protecting and empowering the world’s most vulnerable children,” is looking for a project manager at their office in London. The job description is posted on their site, wearelumos.org. Some of the details are below:   …read more!

Tom Felton Gives Fans a Tour of Wizarding World with USA Today

Apr 04, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Felton, News, Theme Park

As the USA Today reported through their Twitter and SnapChat, they toured the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Hollywood with Harry Potter’s Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy). Yesterday, after the wave of social media updates, USA Today put together a full article of the pre-opening tour of the park that Tom also …read more!

Imelda Staunton Wins ‘Best Actress in a Musical’ Olivier Award!

Apr 03, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Staunton, Staunton Interviews

The 40th Olivier Awards took place tonight, and after a very exciting nomination for her performance in the West-End production of Broadway’s Gypsy, Imelda Staunton has been named 2016’s Best Actress in a Musical! Staunton has previously won Olivier Awards for her Baker’s Wife in the London debut of Into the Woods, and as Mrs. Lovett opposite, Michael Ball, in …read more!

The Wizarding World park in Universal Hollywood Opening this Week

Apr 02, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Felton, Lynch, News, Theme Park

On April 7, this coming week, Universal Studios Hollywood will be laying down the red carpet for the grand opening of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. It is a highly anticipated event with many special guests. A few Harry Potter alumni have already made their way to the park to enjoy …read more!

Happy Birthday Fred and George Weasley!

Apr 01, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Character Birthdays, News

We hope that you have had a wonderful April Fool’s Day! We know for certain that a pair of Weasley’s would have taken full advantage of the day. Fred and George Weasley were two of the greatest pranksters of all time in the Wizarding World. Whether it was sneaking around Hogwarts with the Marauder’s Map, …read more!

BoxLunch Store’s Butterbeer Kit & Give Away!

Apr 01, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fun, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Humor, Interactive, News, Products

There is another Harry Potter publishing and merchandising partner coming to brick and mortar stores across the country! BoxLunch is here to “get some” and “give some”. With only a handful of stores around California and Texas (though, more are coming soon!), the new store caters to a slightly different audience than other Harry Potter merchandise …read more!



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