Harry Potter News

Obliviated

Dec 15, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Opinion

Warning: This article contains Fantastic Beasts SPOILERS. To obliviate: to erase memories from the mind. In the wizarding world, obliviation has the innocuous distinction of being classified as a memory charm. That sounds harmless enough. And it usually is. Employed by skilled ministry officials known as Obliviators, it can easily and painlessly wipe incriminating sights …read more!

Fantastic Beasts Sequel Plot Summary Revealed!

Dec 15, 2016

Posted by: Patrick Byrne

Book Reviews, Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, Films, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, MinaLima, Movies, News, Posters, Props-Sets, Publishers, Redmayne, Videos, Warner Bros.

It seems that Newt Scamander isn’t the only one letting things loose lately. Thanks to a slip up from IMDB (who have now corrected the premature error), Potterheads have finally been given a brief plot summary of the wizarding sequel. According to the film website, Newt Scamander, having been back home in Britain for two years …read more!

Handwritten Beedle the Bard Manuscript Sells for $468,000

Dec 15, 2016

Posted by: Sophia Cotraccia

Companion Books, Fans, Info, J.K. Rowling, Misc, News, Products, Tales of Beedle the Bard

A beautifully bound copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard handwritten and illustrated by JK Rowling was auctioned on December 13th by Sotheby’s. Bound in leather and inset with semi-precious stones and a silver skull, the storybook was sold to an anonymous telephone bidder for £ 368,750 (468,383 USD). Sotheby’s stated in its review of the “English Literature, …read more!

Rowling Reveals Houses of Fantastic Beasts Favorites: Tina, Queenie, and Jacob!

Dec 14, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Exclusives, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore

J.K. Rowling took to Twitter today looking fantastic and festive for the holidays. (She changed her profile picture and cover photo!) As usual, fans hung on her every tweet, awaiting new and exciting reveals. This new series did not disappoint! Rowling confirmed the houses of our favorite Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them characters. …read more!

Robbie Coltrane Drama “National Treasure” Coming to Hulu

Dec 14, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Coltrane, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, News, Trailers, Walters

The hit British drama National Treasure will premiere in the U.S. on Hulu March 1, 2017. The series, from award-winning writer Jack Thorne, held consistently-high ratings and garnered critical praise during its original run. Robbie Coltrane, beloved in the role of Rubeus Hagrid, stars as Paul Finchley. Broadway World reports: “National Treasure is a compelling and …read more!

Timothy Spall Wins for “Stanley–A Man of Variety”

Dec 14, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, Honors/Awards, Interviews, Movies, News, Spall, Spall Interviews, Staunton

Timothy Spall – Peter Pettigrew to Potter fans – won the Edgeware Outstanding Achievement Award at the UK Film Festival in London. The Festival, held November 22-26, recognized his role in the movie Stanley–A Man of Variety. Film-News describes the movie in this brief synopsis: “[It] tells the story of Stanley, a passionate admirer of …read more!

Harry Potter Stars Show Generosity This Holiday Season

Dec 14, 2016

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Charity, Holidays, News, Rickman, Thompson, Walters

The holidays are one of the most popular times of year for giving and a few of the Harry Potter actors have made the media lately for doing their part. Emma Thompson offered her support to the ActionAid UK campaign, Julie Walters became an ambassador for the Midlands Air Ambulance charity, and even Alan Rickman, …read more!

Leta Lestrange and Severus Snape: A Slytherin Connection, a Slytherin Fate?

Dec 13, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Yates Interviews

Ever since audiences laid eyes on Newt Scamander’s photograph of a mysterious woman bearing the infamous name of Lestrange, speculation has been widespread. (And, no, she is not Bellatrix Lestrange’s mother, as suggested here. Bellatrix hails from the family of Black. She married into the Lestrange family.) But what is more interesting than what we …read more!

The Singing Goblin in ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Dec 13, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, Movies

Australian singer-songwriter, Emmi, was the voice of one of the most memorable background characters in the Fantastic Beasts film, the singing goblin in The Blind Pig. Emmi sat down with Mashable a few days ago for a live facebook interview to spill the details of her part in the Fantastic Beasts. A photo posted by Emmi (@emmi) …read more!

Magical Moments With Harry Potter Fans, An Interview With Pottermore’s Social Media Manager

Dec 13, 2016

Posted by: Lauren Osborne

Fandom, Fans, Interviews, News, Pottermore

The announcement and subsequent release of the Pottermore Patronus quiz quickly took over social media during September of this year, with die-hard fans and casual enjoyers alike sharing their results through various social media platforms. At the core of this enthusiasm? Amelia Florence Simmons, the social media manager for Pottermore. She, along with her team, …read more!



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