Harry Potter News

J.K. Rowling Confirms Cormoran Strike Book 4 in 2017, and TV Series

Sep 06, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, J.K. Rowling, News

Last week, as reported on Leaky, J.K. Rowling confirmed that she was working on the fourth Cormoran Strike mystery novel. However, with all of her projects, we speculated that Strike might not make an appearance this year, unlike the last three consecutive years. Today on Twitter, J.K. Rowling confirmed that Strike will come back into …read more!

“Pottermore Presents” Hogwarts E-Books Out Now!

Sep 06, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore

“Pottermore Presents” released three collections of writings on e-book platforms today. As reported on Leaky previously, the ebooks are composed of writings from Pottermore. Two of the books contain new, unpublished material from J.K. Rowling. All of the books were designed by MinaLima. Having downloaded the books this morning, here is a quick look at …read more!

Ezra Miller on Juggling Two Major Roles at Once

Sep 06, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Miller, News, Pottermore

Ezra Miller knew full well, when he was offered the part of Credence Barebone, that there would be scheduling issues between Fantastic Beasts and The Flash, which he had already signed on to. But he didn’t let that stop him. He was too attached to both parts to give either of them up without a fight. Ezra, like …read more!

See Rupert Grint on Set of New Series, ‘Snatch’!

Sep 06, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Film Images, Grint, Movies, News

Rupert Grint is set to produce and star in a new 10 – part series based on Guy Ritchie’s film Snatch, and Grint’s #1 dedicated fan site Ice Cream Man have just released photos of him on set in Manchester!   Said to carry ‘the spirit’ of the original cult film, whilst creating ‘a new world’, Grint will play …read more!

Robbie Coltrane: National Treasure and the Issue of Historical Sex Abuse

Sep 05, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Coltrane, HP Cast, Movies, News

Robbie Coltrane portrays a famous comedian who is accused of historical sexual abuse in the upcoming TV mini-series, National Treasure, which begins later this month. His character is based on people, such as Jimmy Savile and Rolf Harris, who have been imprisoned for serial sex abuse. Coltrane has made his beliefs on the subject very clear, …read more!

Harry Potter Cast Round Up: The Flash, Game of Thrones, and More!

Sep 05, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Broadbent, Felton, News, Thompson, Walters

The young adult and adult alumni of the Harry Potter movies have all been keeping busy lately, taking part in everything from the small screen to charity training and everything in-between. As we reported back in June, Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) will be joining the cast of the third season of the television show The Flash, …read more!

Tom Burke Cast as Cormoran Strike TV Series?

Sep 03, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

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

It has been a while since we last heard anything about the TV series adaptation of J.K Rowling’s adult mystery series. The Cormoran Strike series–currently comprised of three novels (The Cuckoo’s Calling, The Silkworm, and Career of Evil) and counting–adaptation was first announced in 2014. It was speculated that the series was going begin filming …read more!

A New Look at Emma Watson in “Beauty and the Beast”

Sep 02, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Movies, News, Watson

Yesterday, Disney’s new live-action Beauty and the Beast, staring Harry Potter’s Emma Watson, released a new sneak peek of the film. The newest clip shows Emma Watson (playing Belle) and Dan Stevens (the Beast/Prince) reading their lines around a table of the cast and crew. Belle, very much the bookworm like Hermione, is asking the …read more!

Pottermore Releases ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Screenplay & Behind-the-Scenes Book Covers!

Sep 02, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Pottermore, Products, Publishers, Scholastic, Titles, Warner Bros.

Scholastic, Little, Brown Book Group and HarperCollins have recently released the front covers of the Original Screenplay and behind-the-scenes titles based on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them! Take a look at the covers (accompanied by synopses, links to publisher websites, and release dates) below: First up is the The Original Screenplay, on sale 18th November: (Top: …read more!

Celebrating: Back to Hogwarts!

Sep 01, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

J.K. Rowling, News

It is “Back to Hogwarts” Day! Today, muggles and No-Maj’s around the world celebrate the day students return to Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books. Pottermore announced that they would be celebrating across all media channels, and gave fans the opportunity to share pictures showing their Hogwarts pride. J.K. Rowling, Fantastic Beasts, Cursed Child, official …read more!



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