Harry Potter News

Leaky’s “Fantastic Beasts” Set Report: Talking to Colin Farrell

Sep 12, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Exclusives, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, Leaky, Movies, News, SetReports, Warner Bros.

Colin Farrell plays “Graves,” a powerful auror, and right-hand man of American wizarding president, Seraphina Picquery. Some would say Graves is a “bad guy,” one of the “evil characters,” or corrupt. Say that in front of Colin Farrell and he will call you judgmental for not giving Graves a fair chance, or the benefit of the …read more!

Leaky’s “Fantastic Beasts” Set Report: Talking to Ezra Miller

Sep 12, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Exclusives, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, Leaky, Movies, News, SetReports, Warner Bros.

Ezra Miller, in his early to mid twenties, is the youngest of the main cast. His sarcastic, energetic personality filled the room. He knew how to make everyone laugh and refuse to answer interview questions at the same time. He was so thankful to be a part of the Harry Potter, he didn’t want to …read more!

Leaky’s “Fantastic Beasts” Set Report: Talking to Dan Fogler

Sep 12, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Exclusives, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Leaky, Movies, News, SetReports, Warner Bros.

Dan Fogler is the class clown–playing with his chopped up tie and making goofy faces as he giggles at us. Dan plays the role of Jacob Kowalski, a No-Maj who finds himself in a whirlwind of trouble after he and Newt accidentally switch cases with Newt Scamander, opens it, gets attacked by a Murtlap, and lets …read more!

LEGO Harry Potter Coming to PS4 This October!

Sep 11, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Games, News, Products, Video Games, Warner Bros.

Those of you who have a PS4 and haven’t got round to playing the LEGO Harry Potter games yet due to console loyalty will be pleased to know that the full collection will be available this October, as a single disc remastered version on PS4! The press release from Warner Bros. Interactive and TT Games read: …read more!

Bill Nighy ‘Proud’ to Take on Alan Rickman’s Role in ‘The Limehouse Golem’

Sep 11, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Films, News, Rickman

The late Alan Rickman was set to star in The Limehouse Golem – the film adaptation of Peter Ackroyd’s novel released this month – however, his death this January left a sad, empty space where his character should be. Thankfully they cast another Potter alumni in his place, and who better than Bill Nighy? Nighy – who played Rufus …read more!

Exclusive MinaLima ‘Pottermore Presents’ Art Prints + Pottermore’s First ‘Beast of the Week’

Sep 10, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, MinaLima, Movie Art, News, Pottermore

If (like the rest of us) you’ve been loving the fun cover art accompanying the new Pottermore Presents eBooks, you’re in for a treat: MinaLima, the designer duo behind the artwork (as well as many of our favorite props in the Harry Potter films) are releasing an exclusive “MinaLima for Pottermore” print collection, allowing fans to …read more!

Orlando Shooting Survivor and ‘Wizarding World’ Employee Shares His Story on ‘Ellen’

Sep 09, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Theme Park

Almost three months ago, 49 people – including Wizarding World of Harry Potter employee Luis Vielma – were killed in a brutal mass-shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Tony Marrero joined Luis Vielma at the club that night, was a fellow Wizarding World employee and was one of the 53 injured as a result of the attack. …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe to Star in ‘We Do Not Forget’ alongside Zachary Quinto

Sep 08, 2016

Posted by: Milka Väinämö

HP Cast, News, Radcliffe

Empire reports that Daniel Radcliffe is set to star in We Do Not Forget with Zachary Quinto. The film will be directed by Zach Helm, financed by First Look Media and produced by Antoine Fuqua of Fuqua Films. According to Empire We Do Not Forget “will spin a fictionalised account of a real battle between the hacker …read more!

J.K. Rowling Confirms Tom Burke as Strike

Sep 07, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

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

This past weekend, Leaky reported that it was possible that Alan Rickman’s godson, Tom Burke, had been cast in the lead role of BBC 4 and HBO’s tv mini series adaptation of J.K. Rowling/Robert Galbraith’s mystery series. Just last night, J.K. Rowling confirmed that “Strike 4” would be released next year, and that casting news for …read more!

Matthew Lewis: Phoenix Magazine’s ‘Man of the Month’

Sep 06, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Lewis, News

Matthew Lewis has had a busy schedule since the Potter movies ended, and Phoenix magazine is crediting him for his recent appearances and taking the chance to ask him more about his ventures by making him their Man of the Month! Get to know our #ManOfTheMonth… @Mattdavelewis and his new play #Unfaithful @found111ldn https://t.co/6gSb9tnPHg pic.twitter.com/EWyTEcheTW — PHOENIX magazine …read more!



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