Harry Potter News

“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” In Concert to Play the Hollywood Bowl!

Jun 29, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Celebration of Harry Potter, Composers, Doyle, Events, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Movies, Music, News

The beloved Harry Potter Film Concert Series will come to Los Angeles next week for a special performance of The Goblet of Fire at the Hollywood Bowl! Conductor Justin Freer will bring the film to life with the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra giving a live performance of Patrick Doyle’s unique soundtrack, as a 40-foot screen plays the Harry …read more!

Butterbeer Ice Cream Now Available at Universal Hollywood

Jun 29, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fun, Jarvis, Lynch, Misc, News, Products, Sales, Theme Park, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood

Your favorite magical beverage, inspired by the world of Harry Potter, is now being served as ice cream at Universal Studios Hollywood! Just in time for those steamy summer days at the park, visitors can grab a scoop of Butterbeer ice cream when they cool off at the Wizarding World’s finest confectionery, Florean Fortescue’s Ice …read more!

Questions for Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston? Tell Buzzfeed!

Jun 29, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, FAQs, Films, Fun, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews, Waterston

We’ve poured over every revelation about the upcoming Fantastic Beasts sequel, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, from a frame-by-frame analysis of the first trailer to discussing plot theories at length. We’ve even reviewed the clues that might be hidden in the screenplay cover design! But we can’t wait for Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston …read more!

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Coming to San Francisco, California, in 2019!

Jun 28, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Exciting news for Potter fans on the West Coast! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be coming to San Francisco, California, next Fall! The play will arrive at the Curran in Fall 2019, and more details are expected to be released in the coming months. For now find out more at the play’s official website here, …read more!

MinaLima to Release ‘The Secret Garden’ Deluxe Illustrated Edition Next Week!

Jun 28, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News

Next in Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts graphic design duo MinaLima’s deluxe illustrated classics series is The Secret Garden, which will publish July 1st! This enchanting classic originated in 1911, and remains a popular children’s novel – did you know Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts producer Davd Heyman, and Cursed Child playwright Jack Thorne are currently working on an adaptation, starring Harry Potter‘s Dame Julie Walters (Molly …read more!

Happy Birthday, Dobby!

Jun 28, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Birthdays, Books, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K. Rowling, News

Today we celebrate the birthday of Dobby the House Elf, one of the most beloved of J.K. Rowling’s magical characters. Over the course of the Harry Potter series, Dobby was an irresistible personality and proved himself to be quite a hero as well. In fact, he’s so popular among fans and holds such a significant …read more!

Theater News: Ticket Details for ‘Cursed Child’ Australia and Dan Radcliffe’s ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’!

Jun 27, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Broadway, Charity, Enoch, Fandom, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, News, Noma Dumezweni, Radcliffe, Round-Up, Sonia Friedman, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

This week’s theater news brings Potter fans ticket information for two big upcoming productions–the highly-anticipated Harry Potter and the Cursed Child transfer to Melbourne, Australia and Daniel Radcliffe’s Broadway return The Lifespan of a Fact. We also cover Noma Dumezweni and Alfred Enoch’s short film, in collaboration with other notable actors and Sudanese and Syrian …read more!

Owl, Cat, Toad or Rat? ‘Hogwarts Mystery’ Mobile Game Adds Pets, Plus More Updates on Year 4!

Jun 27, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Products, Video Games

After recent updates and Jam City’s release of some surprising statistics about new Harry Potter free-to-play mobile game, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, another great addition has been made to the game. As of today, Hogwarts Mystery players will now be able to select their choice of animal companion to accompany them in exploring Hogwarts! Players will be able …read more!

J.K. Rowling Invited to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences!

Jun 26, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Books, Books - Release Dates, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Henderson, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling, Lethal White, Movies, News, Yates

J.K. Rowling is among 928 distinguished actors, directors, writers, musicians and other collaborators to receive this year’s invitation into the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Though the letter probably did not arrive via owl, it’s no less exciting to find Rowling recognized by the writers’ branch of the Oscar-nominating body. Rowling is …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ 20th Anniversary U.S. Editions With Cover Art By Brian Selznick Released Today, on the Series’ 21st Birthday!

Jun 26, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, News, Publishers, Scholastic

New editions of the entire Harry Potter series released today in celebration of the 21st anniversary of the Potter series today (marking the anniversary of the release of Philosopher’s Stone in the U.K.) and the upcoming Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone anniversary (September 1st), with covers illustrated by the wonderful Brian Selznick! The cover art of all seven …read more!



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