Harry Potter News

New Trailer for Gary Oldman’s ‘The Space Between Us’

Jan 07, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Oldman

Gary Oldman (Sirius Black from the Harry Potter series) is set to start in teen sic-fi romance The Space Between Us released next month, starring Asa Butterfield and Britt Robertson. Set to be released December 2016, the movie has now been pushed back to February 3rd, and has released a new trailer! The film tells the story of …read more!

New Videos Break Down ‘Deathly Hallows’ Special Effects

Jan 07, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Film Awards, Films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Honors/Awards, Interviews, Movies, News

It’s been over five years since fans were entranced by the movie magic of the final chapters in the Harry Potter series. But the lure of the wizarding world remains powerful, continuing to mesmerize and intrigue viewers with their outstanding special effects. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I opened in 2010, followed a year later by the …read more!

Looking Back on the Casting of ‘Harry Potter’

Jan 07, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Books, Columbus, Crew Interviews, Filmmaker Interviews, Films, Grint, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Heyman, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Radcliffe, Watson

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone book – and, if you’re like me, it makes you feel older than Nicholas Flamel. To reminisce, we’re using our pensieves to look back to when the film was first released in 2001. There was a lot of time invested in …read more!

Mark Williams Returns as Father Brown

Jan 07, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

HP Cast, News, Williams

Mark Williams, best known in the Harry Potter fandom for his portrayal of Arthur Weasley, the muggle-loving father of Ron, returned to television this week as a different sort of father. He once again assumes the mantle of the title character, a Catholic priest with a penchant for solving crimes, in Father Brown. The series introduced Britons …read more!

Ralph Fiennes Joins the Cast of ‘Holmes and Watson’

Jan 07, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fans, Fiennes, Films, Movies, News

Ralph Fiennes, who Potter fans love to loath as Lord Voldemort, has joined the cast of Sony’s upcoming Sherlock Holmes comedy, Holmes and Watson which stars Will Ferrell as Holmes and John C. Reilly as Watson. Although filming has begun in London, writer and director Etan Coen, has yet to reveal the part He Who …read more!

Emma Watson Narrates Video for Disney Campaign

Jan 06, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Books, Charity, News, Watson

Emma Watson, who we all know and love for her role as the “brightest witch of her age,” Hermione Granger, teamed up with Disney to promote this year’s “Magic of Storytelling” campaign. Emma narrates Disney’s beautifully crafted campaign video, which promotes their cause and encourages viewers to donate. Along with her two most popular film roles being bibliophiles, Hermione …read more!

Happiest of Birthdays to Eddie Redmayne!

Jan 06, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Actor Birthdays, Birthdays, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne, who starred as Newt Scamander, the magizoologist, in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a.k.a one of our favorite gingers, (other than the Weasleys of course), celebrates his 35th birthday today, January 6th. Despite not being in the Potter-verse for very long, Eddie has become a quick fan favorite. Who could resist him when …read more!

Another New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ TV Spot Airs!

Jan 06, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, HP Cast, News, Thompson, Trailers, Watson

Disney released yet another new TV spot for Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) as the classic beauty, Belle. This teaser features Belle, always gorgeous and articulate, but gives new glimpses of the Beast’s attempts to be charming and woo her over. Coming Soon gives a brilliant plot synopsis of the familiar tale: …read more!

J.K. Rowling Tweets Clue to Upcoming Work!

Jan 06, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Books, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore

J.K. Rowling took to twitter again yesterday, teasing fans with a delightfully-cryptic reference. She suggested that a 17th Century painting closely describes her work at present. The painting, Harmen Steenwyck’s 1640 piece “Still Life: An Allegory Of The Vanities Of Human Life,” features, among other things, a skull, book, sea shell, and what appears to be …read more!

Warwick Davis Shares Memories of Carrie Fisher

Jan 06, 2017

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Davis, Davis Interviews, News

2016 claimed the lives of many beloved actors and musicians throughout the year. Two of the last notable deaths happened to be two very well-known actresses, daughter and then mother: Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. Whilst a private memorial service was held for all the close friends and family of the two cherished actresses, Harry Potter’s …read more!



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