Harry Potter News

Tickets on sale April 3rd for British Library’s Harry Potter Exhibition

Mar 08, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

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As part of the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the UK release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the British Library will be mounting an exhibition titled Harry Potter: A History of Magic. Tickets will go on sale April 3rd and the exhibit will run from October 20th 2017 – February 28th 2018. …read more!

Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrating the Women of Potter

Mar 08, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Sonia Friedman

Happy International Women’s Day! For Hermione, Ginny, Molly, Luna, Cho, Minevra, Sybil, Angelina, Lily, Rowena, Helga, Tina, Queenie and the countless other strong females in the wizarding world’s present and past, and J.K. Rowling herself and all the brilliant, talented female cast and crew members, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating International Women’s Day. Whether …read more!

Emma Watson Responds to Reaction Over “Topless” Photo

Mar 07, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Actor Interviews, Interviews, Media, Watson, Watson Interviews

Recently we covered Emma Watson’s Vanity Fair interview regarding feminism, Potter and Beauty and the Beast – which premiers next week. What was unexpected was the amount of backlash that Emma received over this photo: Despite showing so little and poised with her usual grace, many people thought it undermined her feminist values and made her a hypocrite for letting …read more!

Photos of Daniel Radcliffe in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Mar 07, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews, Theater, West End

The 50th Anniversary production of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead starring Harry Potter’s own Daniel Radcliffe, opens tonight at the Old Vic Theatre in London’s West End. The absurdist comedy, which is set against the backdrop of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, stars Radcliffe as Rosencrantz and Joshua McGuire as Guildenstern, two minor characters from the …read more!

UPDATED: Jim Kay’s Illustrated ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ Cover Revealed!

Mar 07, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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The cover of Jim Kay’s Prisoner of Azkaban has been revealed by Bloomsbury, and it’s every bit as beautiful as the previous instalments! The third in Kay’s series of illustrated Potters, Prisoner of Azkaban features a glowing Knight Bus on its cover, and we can’t WAIT to get our hands on it. Take a closer look at …read more!

Sneak Peek at MinaLima’s Illustrated ‘Beauty and the Beast’!

Mar 06, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Books, MinaLima, News, Products, Watson

We were overjoyed when we heard that MinaLima would be publishing a reimagined, beautifully illustrated version of Beauty and the Beast as part of their classics collection, to coincide with Emma Watson’s starring role in the Disney remake of the movie. Published by Harper Collins, the deluxe gift edition features new artwork and nine interactive elements, and will be …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Nominated for a Record 11 Olivier Awards

Mar 06, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the stage depiction of the eighth installment of the Harry Potter saga, has been nominated for a record-breaking 11 Olivier Awards for its London West End production. The Laurence Olivier Awards, or Olivier Awards are recognized nationally as the highest honor in British theater. The acclaimed play, which also …read more!

PotterCast #268: Conjuring Conclumdrums

Mar 06, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Audio, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News, PotterCast

Episode 268 of PotterCast is here, and begins with a much-deserved, long overdue congratulations to the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts teams (and more specifically costume designer Colleen Atwood) for the wizarding word’s first Academy Award win! The winners of the NewtCase competition is announced, with some honourable mentions to some great answers to the question “What …read more!

Kenneth Branagh to Receive Special Olivier Award

Mar 05, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Branagh, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Honors/Awards, News, Theater, West End

Award-winning actor Kenneth Branagh, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Professor Gilderoy Lockhart, will be the recipient of the Special Award at the 2017 Olivier Awards ceremony scheduled for Sunday, April 9 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The Laurence Olivier Awards, or Olivier Awards are recognized nationally as the highest honor in British theater. …read more!

Real-World Support from the Wizarding World

Mar 05, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

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Most followers of the Potterverse are aware of J.K. Rowlings’ dedication to bettering the lives of orphans through her charity Lumos, as well as many other individuals and causes she brings attention to, as evidence of her Twitter posts: We can all play a part in reuniting kids in institutions with their families. Find out …read more!



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