Harry Potter News

Matthew Lewis on Acting after Potter

Jun 16, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Actor Interviews, Interviews, Lewis, Lewis Interviews, News

Like many of the younger Potter cast, Matthew Lewis (who played Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films) has spoken about his struggles with staying passionate about acting after over a decade of acting as Longbottom. Lewis said that felt like playing Neville was a privilege, but that the role felt slightly stagnant towards the last couple of films. …read more!

Evanna Lynch on ‘Disco Pigs’, Acting & Gilderoy Lockhart!

Jun 15, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, HP Cast, Interviews, Lynch, Lynch Interviews, News

As recently reported by Leaky, Evanna Lynch will star in the 20th anniversary production of Enda Walsh’s Disco Pigs, telling the story of two teenagers in Cork (Ireland) who are so close they even created their own language together! Evanna spoke to HuffPost about the production, speaking about her projects since Harry Potter. Check out @Evy_Lynch’s interview …read more!

Spellbinding Souvenirs: Official Albus and Scorpius’ Wands Now Available

Jun 14, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fans, Fun, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Misc, News, Products, Theater, Toys, West End

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announced earlier today that fans lucky enough to attend the Harry Potter play can now take home a bit of the award-winning magic from the Palace Theatre. According to the Tweet below, the Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy’s official replica wands can now be purchased at the theater as …read more!

Costume Designer Jany Temime Talks ‘Harry Potter’ Films

Jun 14, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Crew Interviews, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Studio Tour, Warner Bros.

Costume designer Jany Temime started working on the Harry Potter films with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and continued dressing our favorite characters through Deathly Hallows Part II. With 10 years of experience bringing the wizarding world to life onscreen, she shared some insights to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone–the …read more!

Magic Continues With the New ‘Cursed Child’ Cast!

Jun 13, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, News, Review, Theater

For the many Potter fans who weren’t able to procure tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child during it’s tour-de-force run with the original Olivier-winning cast, waiting for reviews on the new talent felt like waiting for the Wizengamot to return a verdict. Leaky reported on the changeover, which took place May 24, and, though excitement remained high, …read more!

Wizarding World Cauldron Cakes Undergo Magical Transformation

Jun 12, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Fun, Misc, News, Theme Park, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Aside from the overall overwhelming excitement experienced from actually walking through the Hogsmeade village and seeing the Hogwarts castle standing proudly on the hill ahead of you, one of the main things that makes a trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter feel so magical and authentic is the detail that goes in to everything from the …read more!

Weekly Cast Round-Up: Election, Star Wars Leaks & More

Jun 11, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bonham Carter, Davis, Gleeson, HP Cast, Isaacs, Leung, McCrory, Melling, News, Pattinson, Phelps, Spall

This week in wizarding world news we’ve seen an open casting call for young actors to star in scenes of the next Fantastic Beasts, Christmas celebrations announced at the Wizarding World in Universal Studios Hollywood, Pottermore released some beautiful prints and artwork on their website for UK visitors, “Behind the Magic” special guests were announced at LeakyCon and we heard …read more!

Evanna Lynch Electrifying in ‘Disco Pigs’ Trailer

Jun 10, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

HP Cast, Lynch, Media, News, Theater, Videos

First staged 20 years ago, Enda Walsh’s Disco Pigs will make its debut on 12th July at London’s Trafalgar Studios, and Harry Potter‘s Evanna Lynch will star as Runt, alongside Colin Campbell as Pig! A summary of the play is as follows: “Born at the same time on the same day in the same hospital, Pig and Runt …read more!

Conjure Your Own Magical ‘Harry Potter’ Party!

Jun 10, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Games, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

Most ardent members of the Potter fandom know someone who would dearly love a full-fledged Harry Potter-themed party, anytime, anywhere. Let’s face it, you’d probably like one thrown for you! You’ve seen articles and Instagram posts floating around social media of spectacular themed weddings and other events but, honestly, who has a vault full of …read more!

Holliday Grainger on playing Robin in Cormoran Strike TV Series

Jun 10, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Actor Interviews, Burke, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Cuckoo's Calling, Grainger, Interviews, News

In an interview with Collider.com Holliday Grainger got to talk about playing opposite Tom Burke’s Cormoran Strike as Robin Ellacott. In the TV adaptation of Robert Galbraith’s novel The Cuckoo’s Calling, she plays Robin, the newly hired secretary to disabled detective Strike.  Collider asked her about the role and J.K Rowling’s involvement: “I just love Robin. One, it’s contemporary, …read more!



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