Harry Potter News

Reading is Magic: Support the Accio Books campaign during National Library Week

Apr 12, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Charity, Contests, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, News

It’s National Library Week in the U.S. — April 8-14.  If you are bookish like Hermione, you probably spend a lot of time in libraries year round.  Even if you are a more casual reader, you might make use of your local library occasionally, not only for books but for myriad other resources like DVDs, CDs, computers, …read more!

Friend and Fowl? It’s National Pet Day!

Apr 11, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Books, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Movies, News

“Dogs are a man’s best friend.” Or so the aphorism goes. But devoted pet lovers well know their most beloved of companions come in all shapes and sizes–and from a variety of species. Dogs, cats, fish, bunnies, snakes, hissing cockroaches, pigs, hamsters, ferrets–whether furry, fluffy, slimy or scaly, there is a pet to be found …read more!

Cursed Child Makes Broadway Box Office History

Apr 10, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

BigNews, Broadway, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Sales, Theater

Two weeks before Cursed Child makes its official debut on the Great White Way, the New York production of the award-winning stage depiction of Harry Potter 19 years later has become the highest grossing play in Broadway history. No, you didn’t need extendable ears to that correctly; they’re surely prepping a new vault at Gringotts …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ 20th Anniversary Scholastic Covers by Brian Selznick Revealed

Apr 10, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, News, Paperbacks, Scholastic

Back in January, we reported that Scholastic had commissioned artist Brian Selznick to create brand new cover art, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcrer’s Stone – the U.S. debut of J.K. Rowling’s first book in the series! In a press release today, Scholastic revealed the cover art for all seven paperback 20th anniversary editions by Selznick, and …read more!

Wizarding World Site on the Way from LEGO

Apr 10, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fantastic Beasts, Fun, Movies, News, Products, Sales, Toys, Trailers

It appears that LEGO will soon be ready to reveal a new Wizarding World themed area of their website. Just weeks after news of the first new sets since 2011, the image below can be found at LEGO.com welcoming fans to what looks to be a new era in magical brick building: Earlier this year …read more!

First Look: ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’ Cover and Illustrations Revealed!

Apr 09, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, J.K. Rowling, News

Harry Potter Books from Bloomsbury announced in October of last year that a new illustrated companion book would be coming to book store shelves, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a compilation of classic wizarding children’s stories, was selected for the honor. Leaky reported that award-winning artist Chris Riddell was chosen to illustrate the special …read more!

Theater Round-Up: Olivier Wins for Shirley Henderson and Sonia Friedman’s ‘The Ferryman!’

Apr 09, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Anthony Boyle, BigNews, Broadway, Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Henderson, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, Jack Thorne, Movies, News, Producers, Round-Up, Sam Clemmett, Sonia Friedman, Staunton, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

Last week in theater, we covered a wealth of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child news, including interviews from Anthony Boyle (Scorpious Malfoy) and Sam Clemmett (Albus Potter) and current figures confirming the success of the Broadway opening. New Harry Potter-themed merchandise was released at The Palace Theatre in London, and we reported that Cherrelle …read more!

Weekly Actors Round-Up: Dan Fogler Talks Fantastic Beasts with Collider, Eddie Redmayne at Stephen Hawking’s Funeral, Potter Alum at Comic Cons and More!

Apr 07, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Anthony Boyle, Branagh, Events, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Fogler, Harry Potter Round-Up, Herdman, Lewis, Miller, News, Redmayne, Round-Up, Shaw, Television Programmes, Tennant

As always, it’s been a busy week in the world of Potter. Leaky covered interviews with Anthony Boyle and Sam Clemmett as they near the Broadway premiere for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, rumors began circulating of an expansion of Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter and a release date was announced for …read more!

REVIEW: “Enchanting Essentials” Loot Crate

Apr 07, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Leaky, MinaLima, Movie Art, News, Products, Review

It’s that time again! March’s Enchanting Essentials Loot Crate brought another box of magical pick-me-ups, with goodies ranging from the wearable to the readable. Without further ado, let’s take a look inside this month’s Loot: Regrettably, a subscription box committed to creating colorful and intricate box designs – as Loot Crate is – can’t use Hogwarts on …read more!

Dame Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon & More Join ‘Hogwarts Mystery’ & Release Date Announced!

Apr 05, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Davis, Fan Events, Fun, Fun - Games, Gambon, HP Cast, Interviews, News, Products, Smith, Smith Interviews, Video Games, Warner Bros.

As if Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery wasn’t exciting enough, one of our questions from A Celebration of Harry Potter was finally answered – multiple actors from the Harry Potter films will provide voiceovers for the free-to-play game! Taking place years before Harry’s arrival at Hogwarts (in the 1980s, so you’ll be joined by Tonks and Charlie Weasley …read more!



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