Harry Potter News

David Thewlis Talks ‘Fargo’ Character

Jan 13, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, HP Cast, Interviews, News, Producers, Thewlis, Thewlis Interviews

David Thewlis attended the Television Critics Association press tour, fielding questions about his participation in season three of the popular television series Fargo along with other cast and members of the production team. Production began only recently, with some cast members having but one or two scenes under their belts to date, but they were still able to comment …read more!

David Tennant Narrates Wildlife Series for BBC

Jan 13, 2017

Posted by: Storie Chastain

News

Starting this Thursday at 8pm on BBC One comes a new, five-part wildlife series entitled “Spy in the Wild.” With the heartwarming voice of David Tennant narrating the scene, this show will use life-like robots to give a first-person view of animal behaviour in the wild. The robots blend in to give us a glimpse of …read more!

Phelps Twins Will Join ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ in The Netherlands

Jan 12, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Fan Events, Harry Potter:The Exhbition, Interactive, News, Phelps

James and Oliver Phelps, Fred and George Weasley, will be at Harry Potter: The Exhibition when it opens in The Netherlands next month. The exhibition, which has been touring since 2009, has been a hit in multiple cities around the world including Chicago, Boston, Toronto, Seattle, New York City, Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo, Paris, and Shanghai. It has already …read more!

New Poster and Clip of ‘Viceroy’s House’ Released

Jan 12, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, Gambon, HP Cast, Movies, News, Trailers

The promotion of Viceroy’s House picks up in advance of its premiere at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival next month, which will be followed by the theatrical release March 3rd. The film stars Michael Gambon, known as the wizened and respected head of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Albus Dumbledore, in the Harry Potter series. …read more!

Rupert Grint to Star in ‘Urban Myths’

Jan 12, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Casting, Fun, Grint, Humor, Media, News, Potter News, Television Programmes

Sky Arts is releasing a new television series comprised of eight, unrelated stories and Rupert Grint, who provided clever comic relief as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, is starring in one of the episodes. The series will consist of two seasons of four, thirty minute, comedy shows with each episode featuring a myth or urban legend about a historical figure. Some of the legends are widely …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Nominated for Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards

Jan 12, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Honors/Awards, Movies, News

The nominations keep coming for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them this award season. The film received three nods from the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Wednesday, giving it the opportunity to pick up an award in spite of failing to garner notice from the academy in this category. Fantastic Beasts is nominated for Best Period …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Receives Five BAFTA Nominations

Jan 11, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Awards, Films, Media, Movies, News

The British Academy of Film and Arts announced the nominees for their 2017 Awards and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was nominated in five categories. The incredible film is up against some tough competition for Outstanding British Film. The other nominees are American Honey, Denial, I, Daniel Blake, Notes on Blindness, and Under the Shadow. Fantastic Beasts was …read more!

Production Designer Stuart Craig Up For Art Directors Guild Award

Jan 11, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Honors/Awards, Interviews, Movies, News, Props-Sets

Stuart Craig is nominated for his amazing contributions to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by the Art Directors Guild, which sponsors the 21st annual Excellence in Production Design Awards. His recognition comes as no surprise, though, considering his history with the wizarding franchise and the award-winning quality of his work. Craig, who has been nominated for 10 …read more!

Additional Cast Announced for “Cormoran Strike Series”

Jan 10, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Casting, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cuckoo's Calling, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, The Strike Files

Additional actors for the highly anticipated television adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s “Cormoran Strike Series” were finally announced on IMDB. We reported previously on the casting of the two main characters, Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacot, played by Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger, respectively. IMDB now also has several smaller roles listed for characters in The Cuckoo’s …read more!

Kenneth Branagh Directs and Stars in ‘Murder on the Orient Express’

Jan 10, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Branagh, Casting, Directors, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, HP Cast, Movies, News

Kenneth Branagh is an accomplished member of the cinematic community, honing his craft over decades of work in film as a director and actor. In Murder on the Orient Express, he brings both extraordinary talents to bear yet again. Branagh, who played the inept and self-involved Gilderoy Lockhart in the Harry Potter series, directs and stars in the …read more!



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