Harry Potter News

Christmas Present Review: Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts LEGO Dimensions

Dec 26, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News, Toys, Video Games, WB Shop

Christmas came quite quickly, and if you are still in need of a last-minute or belated gift idea for a Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts fan, LEGO might come to your rescue! Rated E for Everyone, and recommended for players ages 10 and above, Harry Potter fun packs and team packs are a delightful addition to the …read more!

A Very Harry Christmas

Dec 24, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Holidays, J.K. Rowling

Christmas was always a lovely time of year for Harry. At a time when others might have felt abandoned in his position, he got to revel in spending the holiday with the friends who became his family, in the places that became home. And a welcome home, it was! Hogwarts was never a more delightful place to …read more!

J.K. Rowling Shares a Heartfelt Holiday Message

Dec 24, 2016

Posted by: Kim McChesney

J.K. Rowling, JKRowling.com, News

On this Christmas Eve, J.K. Rowling tweeted a beautiful heartfelt message to her followers about dealing with difficulties during the holiday season. The sentiment seemed to be initiated by the many thoughtful Christmas wishes she has received this year. She shares her gratitude, some empathetic words and a bit of her own history with adversity. Below …read more!

Imelda Staunton Stars in National Theatre’s ‘Follies’

Dec 24, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Broadway, HP Cast, News, Staunton, West End

Imelda Staunton bewilders as the twisted Professor Umbridge in the Harry Potter series, but in Fall 2017 she will bewitch the stage as Sally Plummer in the National Theatre’s production of the musical Follies. National Theatre Director, Rufus Norris, told Playbill.com: “We are thrilled Imelda Staunton and Janie Dee will return to the National in …read more!

This Christmas, Light Up 8 million Lives with Lumos!

Dec 23, 2016

Posted by: Rahul Basu

Charity, J.K. Rowling, JKRowling.com

J.K. Rowling’s striking propensity for being a constant source of happiness for countless children across generations is common knowledge – and she’s back on radar doing just that yet again, only choosing to do it in a much different way this time from what most of us are used to. Innumerable children across the world live …read more!

Happy Birthday, Alison Sudol!

Dec 23, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Birthdays, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, News

Alison Sudol celebrates another birthday December 23rd! We know and love her as Queenie Goldstein, sister of former-Auror Tina and one half of our favorite new couple. She is perfect as the bubbly, friendly New Yorker, who boldly insists any talk of Hogwarts being the best school of witchcraft and wizardry is “hogwash,” but also gently commiserates with Newt over his failed …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ 2 Disk Blu-Ray Release Date Announced

Dec 23, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Home Video / DVD, Movies, News

The release date for the 2-disk 4k Ultra HD and Blu-Ray edition of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has finally been announced on Blu-Ray.com. The combo 2 disc Blu-Ray edition of Fantastic Beasts will release on April 11th, 2017, and – as we reported in our coverage of Amazon Pre-Order details, will boast the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and …read more!

Cursed Child’s Artistic Director Leads Upcoming Sanctuary Project

Dec 23, 2016

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Broadway, Christine Jones, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Christine Jones, Tony Award-winning set designer and artistic director for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, is one of 18 leaders in the theater community that have created The Sanctuary Project. According to The Sanctuary Project website, the goal of the effort is to bring people together: “unite the theater community nationwide in solidarity. The project aims …read more!

Harry Potter Actors Charm the Stage This Winter

Dec 22, 2016

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Book Seven, Broadway, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, News, Radcliffe, Staunton, Tennant, West End

Amongst what looks to be an engaging winter lineup, a plethora of actors from the Harry Potter universe will be gracing stages of London’s West End in early 2017. As reported by Leaky in October, Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, will be returning to the UK stage as Rosencrantz in the 50th Anniversary Celebratory Production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern …read more!

First Look at Ezra Miller in “Justice League”

Dec 22, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fantastic Beasts, Films, Miller, Movies, News

Ezra Miller’s superpowers extend beyond the role of Credence Barebone and the wizarding world of Fantastic Beasts. He will also appear in the upcoming Justice League as the Flash. According to a previous Leaky Cauldron report, making both films work, however, was a feat worthy of Superman. While Superman may be the only one strong enough to move …read more!



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