Harry Potter News

Lumos! Hogwarts Magic Lights the Night at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Jan 11, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Celebration of Harry Potter, Events, News, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Imagine seeing the Hogwarts House colors projected in spectacular fashion each night onto the iconic castle… Beginning January 31, The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts, a display of lights, and special effects, all underscored with the original music from the films, is coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. JUST ANNOUNCED: …read more!

Bloomsbury Announces Release of ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ House Editions!

Jan 10, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Fantastic Beasts, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Jim Kay, News, Paperbacks, Pottermore, Publishers, Tales of Beedle the Bard

Today Bloomsbury publishers announced it will release updated house editions of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets this summer to mark the 20th anniversary of its publication! The new books will be available June 28 in both hardback and softcover versions. The hardback option will come in your choice of Gryffindor red, Slytherin green, …read more!

The Wizarding World to Represent at BAFTA and NTA Awards

Jan 09, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Branagh, Broadbent, Fantastic Beasts, Films, Fry, Gambon, Gleeson, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Heyman, Honors/Awards, Isaacs, McCrory, Movies, News, Oldman, Staunton, Television Programmes, Tennant, Walters, Watson

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts or BAFTA announced their 2018 film award nominations today and the list is packed with cast and creative from the world of Harry Potter. It’s no surprise that almost every category includes familiar names or projects tied to Potter alum since that’s been the case throughout the …read more!

Theater Round-Up: Evanna Lynch’s ‘Disco Pigs’ Heads to NY, Jack Thorne Talks Upcoming Series, and Anthony Boyle Stars in ‘Derry Girls!’

Jan 09, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Anthony Boyle, Broadway, Fandom, Fans, HP Cast, Interviews, Jack Thorne, Lynch, Lynch Interviews, News, Round-Up, SetReports, Television Programmes, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

In theater news this week, Evanna Lynch’s Disco Pigs moves to New York City and opens off-Broadway, Jack Thorne comments on his new television series Kiri and considers his next dramatic subject, and Anthony Boyle goes back in time–sans time turner, thank goodness!–to join a new comedy about teens in Northern Ireland. Evanna Lynch’s Disco …read more!

Happy Birthday, Severus Snape!

Jan 09, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Birthdays, Books, Character Birthdays, Fandom, Fans, 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, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

Within the Harry Potter series, Slytherins are not typically revered by those outside their own house. For good reason, their shrewd, ambitious natures often prevent them from making friends or allies with those who do not share their values and priorities. Outright champions among them are few, and they are far more well known for …read more!

Happy Birthday, Imelda Staunton!

Jan 09, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Actor Birthdays, Birthdays, Staunton

Few of us would want to wish Dolores Umbridge a Happy Birthday (26 August, in case you’re one of the few) but that sentiment should not carry over to the talented British actress who brought the witch we love to hate to life.  Imelda Staunton, whose full name is akin to Dumbledore’s lengthy moniker: Imelda Mary …read more!

75th Annual Golden Globes Awards–Gary Oldman Wins for Best Performance in ‘Darkest Hour!’

Jan 08, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, BigNews, Crew Interviews, Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Kravitz, Law, McCrory, Movies, Music, News, Oldman, Sudol, Television Programmes, Thewlis, Watson

The Golden Globes is a magical event for the television and film industries, but this year there was magic in the air for more reasons than prospective awards. As stars began to arrive, it was clear the night would embrace the momentum of many recent social movements, powerfully emphasizing activism in much the same way …read more!

Activism & Animal Rights in The Wizarding World: The ChickPeeps Set To Host ‘Harry Potter’ Special Episode!

Jan 07, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Charity, Fandom, HP Cast, Lumos, Lynch, News

One of the most important (and difficult) parts of being an activist is opening the minds of those who wouldn’t have otherwise thought twice about the issue you’re trying to raise awareness of, and involving as many people as possible in finding solutions to huge problems in the world. It’s not hard to find activist …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Potter Actors Tackle Hollywood Harassment Scandal, Debut Roles in ‘Girlfriends’ & More!

Jan 06, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Bonham Carter, Fiennes, HP Cast, Interviews, Lewis, News, Richardson, Tennant, Thompson, Watson

Amongst an exciting announcement regarding tickets for the History of Magic exhibition opening in New York this year, we’ve been keeping up with the latest Harry Potter cast updates, including news from Matthew Lewis, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Warwick Davis and more! Girlfriends Debuts, Featuring Matthew Lewis, Zoe Wanamaker, Miranda Richardson and Adrian Rawlins This week, several Potter alumni debuted …read more!

Happy Birthday, Eddie Redmayne!

Jan 06, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Birthdays, Birthdays, Broadway, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Honors/Awards, Movies, News, Redmayne, Television Programmes, Theater, West End

Though Eddie Redmayne looks like he may have struck a deal with Nicholas Flamel while in Paris last year, he actually celebrates his 36th birthday today! The ever-youthful actor has been involved in the dramatic arts since childhood and won his first professional theatrical role at the age of 20. Since that time he has …read more!



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