Harry Potter News

New Year’s Promo for Jason Isaac’s ‘A Cure for Wellness’ Released

Jan 03, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Isaacs, News

New Year’s resolutions are typically hopeful, with bright aspirations for the months ahead. But the new promo for A Cure for Wellness, starring Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), may reinvent the notion. After all, not all resolutions end well – and not all change is for the better. The following teaser surfaced online New Year’s Day: …read more!

Golden Globes Round-Up!

Jan 03, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Bradley, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fiennes, Film Awards, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Movies, News, Redmayne, Tena

The 74th Golden Globe Awards Nominations are approaching fast, and along with many of our favorite actors from both the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films being nominated for awards, we were also thrilled to see that Jimmy Fallon will be hosting this year. Fantastic Beasts’ Eddie Redmayne is listed as one of the presenters, among Viola Davis, Diego Luna, …read more!

New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Footage Released!

Jan 02, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, HP Cast, Movies, Music, News, Trailers, Watson

Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson as Belle, doesn’t open in theaters until March 17, 2017, but Disney knows how to keep fans anticipating the release of the live-action remake of their beloved animated classic. They unveiled two new TV spots yesterday, to the excitement of viewers everywhere. Slash Film reported that most of the footage has …read more!

Nighttime Show at Universal’s Wizarding World Set for Summer 2017!

Jan 02, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Rumor, Theme Park

2017 will see the introduction of a new nighttime show at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando, according to the Orlando Informer! Rumours were spread around Christmas of the show by Screamscape, and the Orlando Informer just recently confirmed that they have received word that the show is definitely in development by Universal. So …read more!

PotterCast #265 – Interview with J.K. Rowling

Jan 01, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Audio, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, JKRowling.com, Movies, PotterCast

For their latest episode, PotterCast invites you to revisit their complete interview with author J.K. Rowling, following the hysteria of the final Harry Potter book’s release. The original episode may have been recorded just after Deathly Hallows way back in 2007, but it’s well worth another listen given the links to Fantastic Beasts, some of which …read more!

Dan Fogler on ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Addition to Warner Bros. Hollywood Studio Tour

Jan 01, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Movies, News, Props-Sets, Warner Bros.

Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski) joined Harry Potter’s Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) December 9, 2016 to open the Fantastic Beasts addition to the Warner Bros. Hollywood Studio Tour. As reported by Leaky, the exhibit’s debut was an exclusive 1920s-themed event introducing props, concept art, costumes, and graphic art from the film. Fogler recently spoke with Forbes about what makes the …read more!

Kate Winslet Shares a Touching Tribute to the Beloved Alan Rickman

Jan 01, 2017

Posted by: Storie Chastain

News, Rickman

In the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly can be found a short anecdote written by Kate Winslet about her former co-star, Alan Rickman. As many may already know, Alan Rickman passed away January 14, 2016. With the anniversary of his death quickly approaching, Kate Winslet’s story reminds us all of the wonderful man Alan was. “He …read more!

PotterCast #264 – Fantastic Theories

Dec 31, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Audio, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, News, PotterCast

It’s round two for PotterCast and Fantastic Beasts! The show picks up where it left off and dives back in with your submitted questions and theories to guide them. If you hadn’t noticed, Harry Potter has come back big time in 2016 with Fantastic Beasts and Cursed Child. We’ve been gifted with new stories to get excited about, …read more!

2016: A Magical Year for ‘Potter’ Fans

Dec 31, 2016

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Broadway, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, JKRowling.com, Media, Movies, News, Potter News, Pottermore, Release Parties, Rickman, Theme Park, Warner Bros.

For the entire Harry Potter fandom, which refuses to ever lose hope and fizzle out, 2016 has been an incredibly fulfilling year. When Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two opened in theaters five and a half years ago, it was a bittersweet moment for all of us. To see a series most of us grew up with, whose …read more!

Could Lumos Have Made a Difference for Tom Riddle? Discussing Voldemort on His 90th Birthday

Dec 31, 2016

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Character Birthdays, Fans, FAQs, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling, Lumos, News, Pottermore, Science

As Harry Potter aficionados know, the sixth installment in the series is “riddled” with details of Voldemort’s family history. A few weeks ago J.K. Rowling and creator of the blockbuster musical Hamilton, Lin Manuel Miranda, exchanged tweets about their respective fondness for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: HBP is my favorite PRECISELY because …read more!



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