Harry Potter News

Stephen Fry Talks J.K. Rowling, Comedy & Mental Health at Cambridge Union

May 04, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Audio Books, Books, Fry, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News

Last week, UK Harry Potter audiobook reader Stephen Fry spoke at Cambridge Union as one of their Easter term guests on his experience with bipolar disorder, comedy, and even speaks about his friendship with J.K. Rowling. Fry said that his favourite of the Potter books was The Goblet of Fire, and told of how he couldn’t say ‘Harry pocketed it’ …read more!

Jason Isaacs Makes His Mark on Planet Comicon Kansas City

May 02, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Columbus, Conventions, Exclusives, Fan Events, Felton, Harris, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Isaacs, Movies, News, Radcliffe, Rickman, Television Programmes

When Harry Potter fans conjure an image of Lucius Malfoy, undoubtedly the Dark Mark comes to mind, but Jason Isaacs’ appearance last weekend at Planet Comicon was anything but dark. The talented British actor, known for decades of film, television, stage and voiceover work, brought his wit, charm and magically famous stories to Kansas City’s …read more!

Growing Up With Potter – Remembering the Battle of Hogwarts

May 02, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Fans, Misc, Opinion

  It comes around every year – the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts. It’s the final battle at the end of the series where the entire school battles against Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters. It’s the ultimate good vs. evil battle. But that’s not all it is. J.K. Rowling has marked the occasion with the usual …read more!

Emma’s interview with Jessica Chastain, Potter Reunion and Beauty and the Beast Sequel

May 01, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Actor Interviews, News, Watson, Watson Interviews

As the queen of feminist activism, books, and ambition, Emma Watson is becoming a force to be reckoned with. Even though most of us know her as the brainy witch Hermione Granger, she’s taking strides in breaking from that and becoming a fully rounded actress in the cinemas this year. First as Belle in Beauty and …read more!

From Stage to Screen–and Back Again

May 01, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Interviews, Law, Melling, News, Producers, Radcliffe, Sonia Friedman, Staunton, Television Programmes, Tennant, Theater

One of the benefits of having a stellar cast attached to Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and Cursed Child is that the actors are consistently working and honing their craft, so that when we gain a favorite (and we all have them), we can continue to support them outside the wizarding world and revel in the magic they create …read more!

Paul Thornley on Leaving ‘Cursed Child’ After Successful First Run

Apr 30, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Broadway, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, Jack Thorne, News

Paul Thornley, currently portraying Ron Weasley in the West End production of Cursed Child,  shares details of his latest project and talks of leaving Cursed Child after a very successful first run! The show is currently leading the way on stage, and the script is also breaking records – with 1.5 million copies being sold in the U.K. last …read more!

Law Curious to See How Dumbledore’s Sexuality Influences His Role

Apr 29, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Actor Interviews, Casting, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Law, Media, News

As J.K. Rowling revealed long ago, she always envisioned Albus Dumbledore to be gay. Now that we’re getting a more in depth glimpse into his younger years in Fantastic Beasts, fans are curious as to how this will affect his character. Since Jude Law was recently announced to be cast as Young Dumbledore in the …read more!

First Look at David Thewlis in ‘Wonder Woman’

Apr 29, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Casting, Films, Media, Movies, News, Thewlis

For those who have been anxiously awaiting a preview of David Thewlis, Harry Potter‘s Remus Lupin, ever since finding out he would be cast in the new Wonder Woman movie, we’ve got not just one but three new TV spots for you featuring our first glimpse of Thewlis as villain Ares! The first, titled “Together,” …read more!

A Musical Collaboration for Cursed Child Playwright Jack Thorne and La La Land Director

Apr 29, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Broadway, Coltrane, Directors, Exclusives, Film Awards, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Jack Thorne, Movies, News, Spall, Television Programmes, Theater, Walters, West End

It doesn’t look like playwright Jack Thorne has any intention of slowing down since Broadway-bound Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s, record-breaking achievements at the Olivier Awards earlier this month. Thorne’s got an excellent collaboration coming up with one academy award-winning director, and we can’t wait to see the outcome! In addition to the best play …read more!

Happy Birthday, Professor Slughorn!

Apr 28, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Birthdays, Character Birthdays, News

Today we wish a very happy birthday to the humble Professor Horace Slughorn, Potions Master and Head of Slytherin House at Hogwarts. During the Battle of Hogwarts, Slughorn fought valiantly against Voldemort, with the bravery that pushed him (along with some Liquid Luck on Harry’s part) to share his memories of Tom Riddle, ultimately leading …read more!



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