Harry Potter News

‘Cursed Child’ Producer Brings “Unusual” Musical to the West End

Jan 26, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

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

Sonia Friedman, the acclaimed producer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, is bringing, what she refers to, as an “unusual” musical to the West End this spring. Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour follows six Catholic schoolgirls from their imaginary convent in the Scottish town of Oban to a choral competition in Edinburgh. In their …read more!

Happy Birthday to Mina and Lockhart and a Big Announcement from MinaLima!

Jan 26, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Birthdays, Celebration of Harry Potter, Character Birthdays, Crew Birthdays, Fans, MinaLima, Movie Art, News

Today we celebrate two very happy birthdays in the Potterverse! The first is the talented Miraphora Mina from MinaLima and the second is the not quite so talented Gilderoy Lockhart (Don’t tell him we said so!). MinaLima also announced some big news today along with it being Mira’s birthday. Mina is a graphic designer who …read more!

Jason Isaacs in New ‘A Cure for Wellness’ Preview

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Films, Isaacs, Media, Movies, Videos

If you haven’t seen the trailers for A Cure for Wellness, they are legitimately spooky. Jason Isaacs, or Lucius Malfoy as we know him, stars as a doctor in the film, but it does not specify what kind of physician. IMDB has him credited, but without the characters name. Despite its looming premiere date, February …read more!

New Souvenirs Announced for A Celebration of Harry Potter

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Celebration of Harry Potter, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, MinaLima, News, Potter News, Products

New exclusive souvenirs are making an appearance at this year’s A Celebration of Harry Potter, and we’ve got a first look at some of them for you. Guests attending this weekend’s celebration will be able to purchase a variety of souvenirs that will only be available at this year’s event. The items will be available …read more!

Gary Oldman Discusses ‘The Space Between Us’ in Cast Interview

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

News, Oldman, Oldman Interviews

Gary Oldman stars in the upcoming science fiction romance, The Space Between Us, as NASA Director Nathaniel Shepherd. Shepherd is a bit of a recluse, who’s lost the will to fight for much of anything. Known for playing Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films, Oldman is no stranger to portraying characters who have struggled with isolation …read more!

Vote For ‘Cursed Child’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Cast in UK Theatre Awards!

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Branagh, Christine Jones, Fiennes, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, John Tiffany, McCrory, News, West End

The UK’s leading theatre website, WhatsOnStage, announced their shortlist for their 17th annual awards last month, and Cursed Child made the list 11 times! Various Potter actors also feature on the list of nominees, and it’s up to the public to vote for the winners in each category. Cursed Child‘s Jamie Parker (who plays Harry Potter) is …read more!

Timothy Spall Gives Red Carpet Interview at ‘Denial’ Screening

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Events, Films, HP Cast, Interviews, Movies, News, Spall, Spall Interviews

Denial featured at a gala screening hosted by the Ham Yard Hotel in Soho, January 23rd. Though the film opened in the U.S. October 21, 2016, the UK release is set for Friday, January 27th. Considering the supremely-talented cast–including Timothy Spall!–and crew involved, it’s sure to be a well-received and worthwhile viewing. HEYGUYS describes Director Mick Jackson’s take on the courtroom …read more!

Bloomsbury Hosting ‘Professors of Hogwarts’ Harry Potter Book Night!

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Bloomsbury, Contests, Events, Games, Publishers

Bloomsbury UK is throwing their annual Harry Potter Book Night on February 2nd, 2017. Every Potter fan knows how important the professors at Hogwarts are, and how much of an influence they have in Harry’s life, so why not celebrate them? “They say that the influence of a good teacher can never be erased so …read more!

New Fantastic “Beast” is Potter Namesake

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Contests, Education, Fantastic Beasts, News, Science

Recently Leaky reported on a new species of spider discovered in India that bore a striking resemblance to the Hogwarts Sorting Hat and was appropriately named “Eriovixia gryffindor”. Now researchers at the University of Singapore have found a tiny crab they have dubbed “Harryplax severus”. Yes, both the newly identified genus and species of this …read more!

Warwick Davis Hosts Fantastic Beasts Documentary

Jan 24, 2017

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Books, Crew Interviews, Davis, Davis Interviews, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, Media, Movies, News, Potter News

Warwick Davis had several roles in the Harry Potter film adaptations. He appeared in all eight of the films, whether portraying Professor Filius Flitwick, or Griphook, the bank teller. He has also participated in Harry Potter video games as well as amusement park rides. His constant involvement in J.K. Rowlings Wizarding World made him the perfect candidate …read more!



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