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Universal Orlando Releases New Info, Pics of Diagon Alley

Jan 23, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

Article by Margaux Herrera with on-site reporting by Melissa AnelliReading The Leaky Cauldron inside the Leaky Cauldron? They day is coming!Universal Orlando is about to begin a Web cast that will reveal a lot of details about the upcoming Diagon Alley expansion at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando Florida (where LeakyCon makes its …read more!

New Images of “Diagon Alley” in Orlando

Jan 18, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

News

The UORBuzz twitter has posted new photos of Orlando’s “Diagon Alley” expansion of the Harry Potter theme park. The photos, with the scaffolding taken down to allow a clearer view, are of Diagon Alley’s water front. This will be the entryway into the park. The outside of the entryway looks like several London buildings connected …read more!

CW to air “Labyrinth”

Jan 17, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

News

CW has picked up the Labyrinth mini series. Labyrinth stars John Hurt (Ollivander), as well as Tom Felton. The mini series is based off of Kate Mosse’s New York Times best selling novel, and will consist of only four hours of footage. Labyrinth has aired in Europe and Canada, and this will mark its US …read more!

Universals New Trailer for “Diagon Alley” Park

Jan 17, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

News

Universal Orland has posted a new trailer for the Diagon Alley expansion of their Wizarding World theme park on their YouTube page. The teaser shows some of the most notable attractions in the books and films, such as the Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes, Gringotts, as well as Knockturn Alley, Hogsmeade station to emphasize the Hogwarts Express …read more!

The Cripple of Inishmaan, Starring Dan Radcliffe, Coming to Broadway in April

Jan 16, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

The Cripple of Inishmaan, which was performed last summer in London, will be coming to Broadway for a limited time starting in April and ending in July. Dan Radcliffe will resume his role as Billy Claven, the title character: In a last-minute arrival that will qualify for this year’s Tony Awards, Daniel Radcliffe will return …read more!

Roger Lloyd-Pack Dies Aged 69

Jan 16, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Lloyd Pack

We regret to report that Roger Lloyd-Pack, who portrayed Barty Crouch Senior in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, died yesterday due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Mr. Lloyd-Pack is survived by his wife, Jehane, and his four children, and our thoughts and prayers go out to them.

Pottermore: More “Goblet of Fire”

Jan 16, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

News

Pottermore has released a tweet, and posted, that the next installment of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is now available to explore! Head over to Pottermore and enjoy what these next chapters have in store!

Happy Belated Birthday Severus Snape

Jan 12, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

News

Yesterday celebrated the 54th birthday of Professor Severus Snape. As complicated as a character he can be, we do consider him beloved. Join us in wishing this special Hogwarts professor a very happy birthday! Many apologies for the delay, Professor, we know we aught to have received a walloping on the back of the head.

A Magical Year in Review

Jan 03, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

News

As we wave our wands in farewell to 2013 and welcome 2014, we look back at the magic of this past year. Despite being two years post-production of the last Harry Potter film, this past year was not a quiet one. We saw many of our favorite Potter actors star in many new films, our …read more!

J.K. Rowling Confirms Potter Play: Harry to Fly Onto Floorboards

Dec 20, 2013

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

J.K. Rowling

Today on her Facebook page, J.K. Rowling confirmed a story that appeared in the Daily Mail claiming that a play based on Harry Potter’s years as an orphan in Surrey would be winging its way to a UK stage. It will be based on Harry’s “early years as an orphan an outcast…featuring some of our …read more!



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