Harry Potter News

‘Harry Potter’ Cast Mid-Week Round-Up: Michael Gambon, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall, and Ralph Fiennes News!

Feb 08, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Broadbent, Fiennes, Films, Gambon, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Movies, News, Spall

There’s a lot of news this week surrounding Harry Potter alums for doing what stellar, seasoned actors do–act. Michael Gambon and Jim Broadbent are in talks to commit to a new film, a current Ralph Fiennes’ project gets a release date, and Timothy Spall is honored to be a presenter at an awards ceremony recognizing actors following in his …read more!

Another West End Endeavor for ‘Cursed Child’ Producer Sonia Friedman

Feb 08, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Sonia Friedman, West End

Sonia Friedman, award-winning producer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has another seemingly successful production on its way to the London stage. In addition to her numerous  accolades reported recently by Leaky here, and her involvement in an upcoming musical here and the stage adaption of 1984 here, Sonia Friedman Productions is bringing The …read more!

Happy 85th Birthday, John Williams!

Feb 08, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Birthdays, Composers, Filmmaker Birthdays, Films, Movies, Music, News, Williams

Today we celebrate the 85th birthday of John Williams, composer of the iconic Hedwig’s Theme! John Williams has given us a lifetime of excellent movie scores, from Harry Potter to Star Wars and Jurassic Park, it’s no doubt that we’re all a fan of this world-class composer’s work. Warming up for his career with piano lessons throughout his childhood, John Williams began …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe on Upcoming Play and Open to Returning as Harry

Feb 08, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Actor Interviews, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Media, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews, Videos, West End

Daniel Radcliffe appeared today on Good Morning Britain with co-star Joshua McGuire to discuss their roles in the upcoming 50th Anniversary production of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at the Old Vic in London. When Radcliffe was asked about returning as the Boy Who Lived, in a possible film version of Harry Potter and …read more!

Warwick Davis Appears on ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’

Feb 07, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Davis, Films, HP Cast, Movies, News, Television Programmes

Warwick Davis, known to Harry Potter fans as the Hogwarts Charms instructor and choir director, Professor Flitwick, will feature on an upcoming episode of BBC One’s Who Do You Think You Are? The genealogy program will take Davis to Bury St. Edmunds’ historic Athenaeum, as he explores his own musical legacy. Davis’ search focused on his great-great-grandfather, Dennis …read more!

LeakyCon Tickets Available NOW!

Feb 07, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fan Events, Fans, Leaky, LeakyCon, News

LeakyCon 2017 tickets are now available to buy! Taking place from 31st August to 3rd September 2017, and priced between $53.74-$350 (with fees), LeakyCon is coming to the Citywest hotel in Dublin, Ireland: “Enjoy hours of panels, programs, performances, and exciting themed events as we journey back to Hogwarts “19 years later” for the start …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Nominated for Six Empire Awards, Voting Now Open!

Feb 07, 2017

Posted by: Zack DiGirolamo

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Awards, Honors/Awards, Movies, News, Redmayne

Congratulations are in order for the cast and crew of Fantastic Beasts! The Empire Awards have announced their nominations, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them nabbed a total of six nominations! For his role as Newt Scamander, Eddie Redmayne is nominated for Best Actor. The film itself is nominated for five other awards, including Best Costume Design, Best …read more!

Auditions for ‘Cursed Child’ Broadway Begin This Month

Feb 07, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Broadway, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, John Tiffany, News, West End

The Potterverse is abuzz on the Cursed Child front lately. According to Playbill.com and Broadwayworld.com, an Equity casting notice was posted this week indicating that auditions for the Broadway run of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child are scheduled for later this month. The notice states that rehearsals for the play, which is scheduled to …read more!

New Special Effects Clip Released for ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Feb 07, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Crew Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, Films, Movies, News

A new special effects video demonstrating the behind the scenes creation of many of the incredible beasts from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was recently released by Framestore on YouTube. Framestore, the special effects company that also worked on the Harry Potter films, breaks down the special effects they used to create the …read more!

Dame Maggie Smith and Others Added to BFI and Radio Times Television Festival Line-up

Feb 07, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Events, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Jack Thorne, Media, News, Smith, Smith Interviews, Walters, Walters Interviews

On Monday, Radiotimes.com announced additions to the guest list for the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival; an event that will take place from April 7th-9th at the BFI Southbank and BFI Imax theaters. Dame Maggie Smith, our revered Professor Minerva McGonagall, is scheduled to make a on-stage appearance to talk about her life and career. …read more!



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