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Warner Bros. Approves Unofficial Fan-Made Film ‘Origins of The Heir’

Jun 02, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fans, Films, Legal, Movies, News, Potter News, Trailers, Warner Bros.

A recently released trailer for an unofficial fan-made ‘prequel’ to the Potter stories has spread like wildfire across social media, gaining millions of views over the past week. The makers of Origins of The Heir – which will tell the story of Tom Marvolo Riddle (AKA Lord Voldemort) – have been in talks with Warner Bros to ensure …read more!

The Wizarding World Expands!

Mar 30, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Davis, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Lynch, Movies, News, Phelps, Potter News, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Theme Park, Warner Bros., Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood

The wizarding world created by JK Rowling is so expansive, and has such a rich backstory, there are endless possibilities for new park and tour experiences for fans, a fact Warner Bros. and Universal Studios seem committed to exploring. Plans are already rolling to bring a new nighttime show to the Universal Studios Orlando and Japan skies using projection …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ Alums Score Broadcasting Press Guild Awards and Other News!

Mar 17, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Broadbent, Coltrane, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, News, Potter News, Television Programmes, Walters

The Broadcasting Press Guild named this year’s award winners, including Robbie Coltrane for Best Actor and Toby Jones’ Witness for the Prosecution for Best Single Drama! Jones, known for voicing the house elf, Dobby, in the Harry Potter series, played solicitor John Mayhew in the made-for-television adaption of an Agatha Christie short story classic, which aired December …read more!

Magical Nighttime Show Announced for Universal Studios Japan

Mar 17, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

News, Potter News, Theme Park, Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan announced the addition of an exciting new nighttime specter–and spectacle–to its Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. So for those of you planning a visit, add a good supply of chocolate to your packing list, or be sure to pick up some chocolate frogs and wands, because you’ll need it. Brace yourselves. InsidetheMagic reports that from the show’s …read more!

New Souvenirs Announced for A Celebration of Harry Potter

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Celebration of Harry Potter, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, MinaLima, News, Potter News, Products

New exclusive souvenirs are making an appearance at this year’s A Celebration of Harry Potter, and we’ve got a first look at some of them for you. Guests attending this weekend’s celebration will be able to purchase a variety of souvenirs that will only be available at this year’s event. The items will be available …read more!

Warwick Davis Hosts Fantastic Beasts Documentary

Jan 24, 2017

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Books, Crew Interviews, Davis, Davis Interviews, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, Media, Movies, News, Potter News

Warwick Davis had several roles in the Harry Potter film adaptations. He appeared in all eight of the films, whether portraying Professor Filius Flitwick, or Griphook, the bank teller. He has also participated in Harry Potter video games as well as amusement park rides. His constant involvement in J.K. Rowlings Wizarding World made him the perfect candidate …read more!

#FollowTheSpiders… What Could It Mean?

Jan 23, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Celebration of Harry Potter, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, News, Potter News, Pottermore, Studio Tour

Several Harry Potter related social media accounts began telling fans to “Follow the Spiders,” this past weekend. The initial tweets came from the Warner Brothers Studio Tour London and Pottermore, and with them came many fan theories as to the meaning behind this secret message. On January 19th, about a week before the Celebration of Harry …read more!

Rupert Grint to Star in ‘Urban Myths’

Jan 12, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Casting, Fun, Grint, Humor, Media, News, Potter News, Television Programmes

Sky Arts is releasing a new television series comprised of eight, unrelated stories and Rupert Grint, who provided clever comic relief as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, is starring in one of the episodes. The series will consist of two seasons of four, thirty minute, comedy shows with each episode featuring a myth or urban legend about a historical figure. Some of the legends are widely …read more!

Orlando Informer to Host Event at Wizarding World

Jan 08, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Events, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fun, News, Potter News, Theme Park

Orlando Informer is hosting an exclusive ticketed event at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando on Friday, March 10th. The after-hours event is open only to those who purchase tickets and promises little to no lines or crowds, access to most of the main attractions, and unlimited Butterbeer and ice cream. Both the Universal Studios and Islands …read more!

2016: A Magical Year for ‘Potter’ Fans

Dec 31, 2016

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Broadway, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, JKRowling.com, Media, Movies, News, Potter News, Pottermore, Release Parties, Rickman, Theme Park, Warner Bros.

For the entire Harry Potter fandom, which refuses to ever lose hope and fizzle out, 2016 has been an incredibly fulfilling year. When Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two opened in theaters five and a half years ago, it was a bittersweet moment for all of us. To see a series most of us grew up with, whose …read more!



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