Harry Potter News

Emma Thompson Breaking Laws and Baking Cakes for Greenpeace

Apr 28, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, News, Thompson

Oscar Award-winning actress and Harry Potter alum, Emma Thompson has become known for her activism work for Greenpeace. A few years ago, Emma Thompson made headlines when speaking out about saving the Arctic. This time around, she and her sister, Sophie, had a bake off to oppose fracking for natural gas. Sophie and Emma (once …read more!

Emma Watson Interviews Geena Davis on Feminism

Apr 28, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Watson, Watson Interviews

Emma Watson teamed up with Interview Magazine to interview Thelma & Louise, The Fly and Beetlejuice star Geena Davis, on her fantastic work to confront sexism in Hollywood. The interview starts with a great introduction on Davis, showing just how active she is in the movement: “Twenty-five years after Thelma and Louise roared off in their 1966 Ford Thunderbird, the …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Production Designer Gives a Peak Inside MACUSA

Apr 27, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, Films, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Pottermore, SetReports

Remember our introduction to The Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA) in the Fantastic Beasts trailer? Well, Pottermore have granted us an exclusive look inside the remarkable building in an interview with production designer Stuart Craig. He describes exactly what it looks like to walk into the immaculate lobby, paying particular attention to the sculptures …read more!

UPDATE: ‘Cursed Child’ Big Reveal Set for London’s Palace Theatre!

Apr 27, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

What’s this on the front of the Palace Theatre? Yesterday, @HPPlayLDN showed the Palace Theatre decked in scaffolding, preparing for the Cursed Child opening. @SFP_London went one step further, and gave us a sneak peek at a new addition: a huge snitch mirroring the posters, by the looks of it: Wonder what’s about to be revealed Front of House?#HarryPotterPlay #CursedChild pic.twitter.com/63RkwZl35A …read more!

UPDATE: Pre-order ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Screenplay to be Published!

Apr 26, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore, Publishers, Scholastic

EXCITING NEWS! Not only is the Cursed Child script book being published in July following preview performances, but Pottermore have just announced that J.K. Rowling will also be releasing the Fantastic Beasts screenplay in book form! The screenplay will be published on November 19th – a day after the movie’s release date of November 18th, and details on pre-ordering are coming soon, so …read more!

Dan Radcliffe Speaks Out Against Inequality In the Movie Industry

Apr 26, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, News, Radcliffe Interviews, Watson

The Daily Telegraph’s RendezView published a great interview with Daniel Radcliffe yesterday, on gender inequality in Hollywood. He opens by being frank with us: “I’m incredibly glad it (gender equality) has come up because I had just f****** naively thought this was not an issue any more because how can this still be happening? “It’s crazy. It is definitely …read more!

London’s Palace Theatre Prepares Itself For ‘Cursed Child’!

Apr 26, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

The updates for Cursed Child just keep coming! Yesterday we posted an update from Set Designer Christine Jones, and today Twitter user @rafdoeswestend spotted the outside of Palace Theatre in London being prepped for Cursed Child‘s opening: Spotted: Palace Theatre is becoming the home of @HPPlayLDN on the outside! #excited#harrypotter@jk_rowlingpic.twitter.com/OlwUcwxDfl — Raf (@rafdoeswestend) April 26, 2016 @HPPlayLDN also …read more!

Cute Pop! Funko Harry Potter Mystery Minis with One Epic Fail

Apr 25, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News, Toys

Funko will be adding Harry Potter characters to their Mystery Mini line of vinyl figures. Designed quite differently than the Pop! Funko original figures (all of which can be seen here), these Harry Potter figurines are still very adorable, especially when accompanied by their pets.   They all seem too cute and too perfect for words–Ron …read more!

Look Who’s Dining with J.K. Rowling

Apr 25, 2016

Posted by: Katie Eller

J.K. Rowling, News, Theme Park

We all know that good food is integral to the Harry Potter books and films. While Bonnie Wright and others have confirmed that the delicacies on set were often fake or disgusting, the food at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme parks is both real and tasty. Before the opening of the parks, J.K. …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Expansions on the Horizon for Wizarding World Parks?

Apr 25, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, News, Theme Park, Warner Bros.

SnitchSeeker recently released an exclusive interview with Universal Parks and Resort’s SVP of Creative, Thierry Coup, from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Hollywood. SnitchSeeker discussed the possibility of a Wizarding World  in the U.K., potential Fantastic Beasts expansions to the parks, and ideas for new attractions. On a Wizarding World in the U.K: “It’s not …read more!



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