Harry Potter News

‘Harry Potter’ Actors Celebrate Shakespeare

Apr 19, 2016

Posted by: Katie Eller

Branagh, Coltrane, Events, Gambon, HP Cast, News, Staunton, Tennant, Thompson

Beedle the Bard may be the king of storytelling in the Wizarding World, but it’s the Bard of Avon who reigns over the English-speaking Muggle one. Saturday, April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, and several of our favorite Harry Potter film actors will be celebrating his plays in the coming weeks. …read more!

Could We See Familiar Harry Potter Characters in Fantastic Beasts?

Apr 19, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News

Since the release of the newest, full-length Fantastic Beasts trailer, the Fantastic Beasts cast and Warner Bros have started their journey on the promotional trail for the film. Recently, WB attended CinemaCon in Las Vegas, accompanied by actors and actresses from the various films they presented and intend on releasing in the next year or …read more!

J.K. Rowling One of Britain’s Most Charitable, Galbraith up for Crime Award

Apr 19, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

J.K. Rowling, News

As we have come to know over the years, J.K. Rowling has a big heart. Since becoming the most financially successful author in history, J.K. Rowling has also become one of the most philanthropic celebrities–never forgetting the humbleness and humility to serve those in need. The Guardian reported on Britain’s most philanthropic celebrities in terms …read more!

‘Criminal’ Featuring Gary Oldman in Theaters Now

Apr 18, 2016

Posted by: Katie Eller

Films, Movies, News, Oldman

Gary Oldman (Harry Potter‘s Sirius Black) features in the new action film, Criminal, showing in theaters now. Criminal is a spy thriller about a mission gone wrong.  Oldman plays a CIA bureau chief named Quaker Wells.  When one of his agents dies trying to reach a young hacker (Michael Pitt), Wells finds a neurosurgeon (Tommy …read more!

J.K. Rowling Designs New Wands for Trio

Apr 18, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, News

This morning, J.K. Rowling tweeted from London. After being up all night with a “Robert-related brainwave” that made the insomnia worth it, our tired beloved author made her way to Cursed Child rehearsals. My view this morning. I love London. pic.twitter.com/aLgFT9BnNx — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 18, 2016 Here’s me, groggy after a night of …read more!

Harry Potter’s Miriam Margolyes Gives a Hilarious Interview on Growing Old

Apr 17, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, News

Miriam Margolyes is just as witty, if not more so, than her character of Professor Sprout in Harry Potter. Miriam recently sat down with the British news website, the Mirror, to discuss growing old, farting, and partying with Prince Charles. Three things that do not commonly get mentioned in the same sentence together. The Harry …read more!

More on ‘Fantastic Beasts’ at CinemaCon: Interviews with Eddie Redmayne, Dan Fogler and Colin Farrell!

Apr 17, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News, Pottermore, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews

The Warner Bros. presentation on April 12th at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas gave a ‘big picture’ on what to expect in Summer 2016, and of course the biggest thing attendees wanted to hear about was Fantastic Beasts. Therefore, it was only fitting that Eddie Redmayne, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol and Colin Farrell hit the stage to rile …read more!

Happy Birthday Emma^2!

Apr 15, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Birthdays, Movies, News, Thompson, Watson

It is impossible to celebrate too much, and the Harry Potter world is celebrating two of its most brilliant actresses today. Making headlines and trending on many social media, many recognize as Harry Potter’s brilliant real-life Hermione celebrates her 26th birthday! Emma Watson, who is quite an accomplished young woman, was born in Paris, France and …read more!

Katherine Waterston talks to Pottermore about her role as Tina in ‘Fantastic Beasts’!

Apr 14, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, News, Yates

The ever-mysterious Pottermore Correspondent managed to sneak in an interview with Katherine Waterston, on the set of Fantastic Beasts. She ‘perfectly inhabits’ the character of Tina Goldstein, according to Pottermore, and we can’t wait to see for ourselves the level of talent David Yates clearly saw in her: ‘We were standing in the pouring rain with David Yates and …read more!

Disney tease ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at CinemaCon

Apr 14, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Films, News, Watson

CinemaCon attendees waited with high hopes to see some Beauty and the Beast footage featuring Emma Watson, but it seems they’ll have to wait like the rest of us – Disney are doing very well at keeping it under wraps! However, they did say Emma Watson is ‘extraordinary’ as Belle in their current screen-tests (obviously), making us …read more!



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