Harry Potter News

For Real This Time: EW Reveals Emma Watson as Belle

Nov 02, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, Movies, News, Watson

The rumor mills have been turning since Emma Watson was named as Disney’s Belle. There have been faux pictures of Emma in Belle’s gown and other outfits. The real deal is finally here! Entertainment Weekly’s next magazine features a full spread on Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast. We finally get our first look at …read more!

‘Puffs’ Reviews Play to Harry Potter Fans

Nov 02, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fans, News

Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, which focuses on Hufflepuffs – the Hogwarts underdog – is now playing at the Elektra Theatre in midtown NYC. It has been praised as “a hilarious new off-Broadway Play!” (Mashable), and performances are continuing through January 1, 2017. Entertainment Weekly says the show is “packed …read more!

Holliday Grainger to play Robin in Cormoran Strike Series

Nov 01, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cuckoo's Calling, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, News, The Silkworm

The casting news is piling up! Two months ago, J.K. Rowling confirmed that Alan Rickman’s godson, Tom Burke, would be playing lead detective, Cormoran Strike, in the up coming HBO/BBC series. Earlier this evening, Variety reported that Strike’s partner, Robin Elliot, will be played by actress Holliday Grainger.   Variety writes: The series comprises “The Cuckoo’s …read more!

Johnny Depp to Star in “Fantastic Beasts” 2!

Nov 01, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, HP Cast, News

The Hollywood Reporter has released an article that announce Johnny Depp’s involvement in J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them series. With the announcement, THR reported that Depp will make a cameo in the upcoming first movie (due out Nov. 18), and take a more prominent role in the next–raising speculation that this well …read more!

New Harry Potter Plush Collection!

Nov 01, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Misc, News, Toys, Warner Bros.

Japan’s T-Arts Company, Ltd. and Warner Bros teamed up to bring Harry Potter fans in the USA and Canada Japan’s popular Harry Potter CHIBI PLUSH. Just in time for the Holiday Season, Harry Potter plushes will be available online, as well as chain stores such as Barnes and Nobel, GameStop, Books-A-Million, Hot Topic and Toys …read more!

Google Launches “Fantastic Beasts” Google Street View, Interactive “Okay Google”

Nov 01, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News

Google announced its participation in Fantastic Beasts coverage and celebration for the new Harry Potter-based film series of five Fantastic Beasts films. Google has designed a Fantastic Beasts landing page, which includes interactive features for Android phones. Google created a Fantastic Beasts landing page (click picture to enlarge), that offers a Daydream demo, downloadable sticker …read more!

Eddie Redmayne Does a Magic Trick on ‘The Graham Norton Show’!

Oct 31, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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

Eddie Redmayne was assisted by Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr Strange, Sherlock) and Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) in showing the audience an amazing magic trick on Friday night’s Graham Norton Show – he even used Newt Scamander’s wand! Graham gave him a ‘totally ordinary’ (magic) children’s colouring book, and explained that the inspiration for his tricks came …read more!

Hot Topic’s Line of “Fantastic Beasts” Fashion–Nov 8!

Oct 31, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Exclusives, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fun, News, WB Shop

Seen the trailers for Fantastic Beasts and admired Newt’s coat, the dresses, and more? Hot Topic is giving Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts fans the opportunity to own replicas of icon pieces from the Fantastic Beasts films. The 1920’s inspired line of fashion includes pieces like Newt’s coat (YUS!), Tina’s coat, flapper dresses and more!   The …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ at MCM London Comic Con 2016!

Oct 30, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Fan Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interactive, Movies, News, Tech, Warner Bros.

London’s MCM Comic Con took place at the Excel this weekend, and the Fantastic Beasts panel was – as expected – hugely popular! Stop by the wizarding world stand at @MCMComicCon this weekend to celebrate #FantasticBeasts #IWantToBeAWizard #Breaktherules #Daydream pic.twitter.com/CfaivXrWvO — Fantastic Beasts (@BeastsMovieUK) 28 October 2016 We got to play wizard 2day with #FantasticBeasts #GoogleDaydream …read more!

Happy Birthday, Molly Weasley!

Oct 30, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Birthdays, Character Birthdays, News

Today (30th October) we celebrate the birthday of one of the strongest and most giving, loving women in the Potter series: Molly Weasley! Not only is Mrs Weasley a great mother, but a talented multi-tasker, clearly has a knack for crafts (I bet she could help me to knit my own Ravenclaw scarf!), a fighter – as …read more!



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