As we reported yesterday, J.K. Rowling will be releasing a series of stories throughout the week, starting today at 9:00 AM EST, 2:00 PM GMT. We’re delighted to reveal piece one of ‘History of Magic in North America’ by @jk_rowling: https://t.co/EEdMJDtIfA pic.twitter.com/TNtJQwIp1z — Pottermore (@pottermore) March 8, 2016 Part one of a History of Magic in …read more!

Earlier this morning, Pottermore, The Telegraph, and Entertainment Weekly released a video promoting new Wizarding World stories to come from Harry Potter author, J.K. Rowling. The one-minute video promotes the history of America as never heard or seen before, more magical and amazing than we know thus far. The video also links all of this …read more!

J.K. Rowling is a funny woman, and she loves springing the best kind of jokes and surprises on her Twitter. But what happens when she brings her spunk from the Twitterverse to the real world? Sheer wonderfulness. This week, J.K. Rowling paid a surprise visit to her favorite Scottish Library. It all began with a …read more!

Harry Potter actors have been making a splash with the success of their new acting projects. Their stage work has been exceptional, as well as their silver screen work–Olivier exceptional. Both members of the old and new Harry Potter family have been honored with nominations. Among the nominees are Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge), Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy …read more!

Over the weekend, it may or may not have been leaked that the young actor, Anthony Boyle, is playing Scorpius Malfoy in the stage production of the eighth Harry Potter story. The quick eyes at MuggleNet and SnitchSeeker spotted an update on the young actors resume…that has mysteriously been re-edited and the information has disappeared.   …read more!

Matt Lewis has been keeping busy since his Potter days. He is currently working on several projects, including the BBC1 TV crime drama, Happy Valley, and the spring-break romantic comedy flick, Me Before You. The Mirror sat down with Matt and talked about his acting journey from playing the heroic Neville Longbottom to Happy Valley’s villainous …read more!

Last week, Evanna Lynch accepted a Burke Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Discourse Through the Arts in Dublin. At the ceremony, Evanna gave a speech on being vegan, catching the attention of many foodies around the world, even VegNews. Evanna talked of the reasons why she is vegan, siting facts on the environment and animal …read more!

The wonderfully worn down and hand-decorated chair J.K. Rowling sat in to write the first two Harry Potter books will be auctioned in New York next month. Rowling originally donated the chair in a 2002 auction called ‘Chair-ish a Child’. The money for which went to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, raising £15,000 ($23,475), …read more!

Rumours are flying about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando hosting a Yule Ball, amongst other exciting potential holiday additions. The Orlando Informer started the hype, with reports of a research survey revealing plans to add to or modify holiday offerings at the park, specifically around the Christmas period (a Yule Ball, therefore, would be perfect!): …read more!

Universal Hollywood’s The Wizarding World of Harry Potter have just announced a very exciting competition, called The Hogsmeade Hunt! Scour participating websites for wizarding items, and for each item found, you’ll be automatically entered to win a VIP trip for 4 to Universal Studios Hollywood (where you can see the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter), and daily instant …read more!