Harry Potter News

“Fantastic Beasts” Clothing and Merchandise!

Nov 07, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Events, Exclusives, Fantastic Beasts, Movies, News

Earlier today, while waiting for round table and one-on-one interviews to commence, we had the opportunity to take a look at the Fantastic Beasts merchandise and costumes that will be made available through various outlets (Hot Topic, Noble Collection, Barnes and Nobel, etc.). On our way up, we stopped by the wanted posters of the …read more!

The Guardian Interviews Eddie Redmayne on ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and the Challenges of Acting

Nov 07, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, News, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews

Yesterday, The Guardian released an interview with Eddie Redmayne, on the pressures and rewards associated with an acting career, and his experience of being a part of Fantastic Beasts. The Guardian asked Eddie about his Oscar, won in 2015 in the category of Best Actor for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything: “I had let …read more!

“Fantastic Beasts” Noble’s Collection Released!

Nov 06, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, News

Less than two weeks ahead of the film, Nobel’s Collection has released it’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them wand collection! Just in time to go see the film, fans can order Newt’s, Queenie’s, Tina’s, Grave’s and/or President Picquery’s wand to take with them to the midnight showing of Fantastic Beasts next Friday.   …read more!

“Welcome to New York, Mr. Scamander” Leaky at NYC Fantastic Beasts Premiere

Nov 06, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

Leaky couldn’t be more honored or excited. We packed a “Muggle Worthy” bag, flew to New York (sorry, Newt, boats are out of style these days) to join the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them cast and crew for the film’s press junket and world premiere! Follow us through the week as we bring …read more!

J.K. Rowling Twitter Round-Up: ‘Cormoran Strike’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Nov 05, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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

J.K. Rowling’s Twitter has been busy the past few months, with so many Fantastic Beasts announcements to make, Cursed Child well underway, and the Cormoran Strike novels being translated into a TV show. Her bio says simply ‘Author’, but we know her as even more than that. Producer, founder of a brilliant charity, she oversaw …read more!

60,000 More ‘Cursed Child’ Tickets Released This Month!

Nov 04, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

The official website of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child just announced a further 60,000 tickets to be released on 22nd November, meaning if you didn’t get a ticket the first time, you could be in luck! This ticket release will be followed by regular releases throughout the year, and the announcement comes with the …read more!

Step Inside ‘The Blind Pig’ A 1920’s New York Speakeasy Found In Fantastic Beasts!

Nov 03, 2016

Posted by: Georgia Gates

Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, Movies, Pottermore

Delving in to Fantastic Beasts, 1920’s New York had recently become accustomed to the prohibition era, and so finding somewhere to let your hair down and have a drink was far from easy. Introducing ‘Speakeasies’  the cleverly located, secretive underground establishments where wizards and witches could socialise away from the No-Maj community above ground. (Or …read more!

Pottermore Interviews: Costume Designer Colleen Atwood discusses her work on Fantastic Beasts!

Nov 03, 2016

Posted by: Georgia Gates

Fantastic Beasts, Interviews, News, Pottermore, Warner Bros.

Pottermore discussed all things Fantastic Beasts recently with the legendary costume designer Colleen Atwood, who designed the film’s beautiful 1920’s themed wardrobe. If you aren’t familiar with the name, you’ll certainly recognise her recent work in ‘Alice Through The Looking Glass’  & ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’  to name a few! The Correspondent begins with: ‘Spend …read more!

Ezra Miller’s 60 Second Breakdown of Wizarding History, Plus New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Clips!

Nov 02, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News, Redmayne, Videos, Warner Bros.

Entertainment Weekly’s PopFest was headlined by Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston, who debuted four new clips of Fantastic Beasts: “The first saw Redmayne’s magizoologist Newt Scamander arriving to New York; the second introduced one of Newt’s many beasts to the screen; the third offered a look inside his mysterious case; and the fourth had Ezra …read more!

Emma Watson hiding free books on the London tube!

Nov 02, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, News, Watson

Yesterday, Emma Watson started hiding copies of Maya Angelou’s Mom & Me & Mom around the London tube. The autobiography is the book of choice for November, as part of Emma’s feminist book club, Our Shared Shelf. According to Yahoo, she collaborated with the community project, Books on the Underground, that makes a regular event of leaving free …read more!



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