The cast of the new Harry Potter play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has been making a lot of news recently. No doubt, being adopted into the Harry Potter franchise will rocket a lot of these wonderful stage actors into stardom–it’s already beginning to show. Certainly, being cast in the next installment of Harry Potter …read more!

Earlier today, Emma Watson revealed the cover of Esquire Magazine’s newest issue. The magazine, which features 26 pages focusing on the dialogue between men, women, and feminism, chose Tom Hanks and Emma Watson as their dynamic cover duo. So excited to reveal the cover of @esquireuk‘s Women & Men issue! Featuring @tomhanks and me! pic.twitter.com/XdA3lCvXMI …read more!

The first of March celebrates one of the most beloved characters in the Harry Potter series, Ron Weasley! Today, Ron turns 36 within the Harry Potter cannon. Ron, despite his faults and weaknesses (everybody has those!), is one of the most lovable characters in the entire series. Though he and Harry have a similar work …read more!

Noma Dumezweni was given the opportunity and responsibility of portraying one of the greatest literary role models on stage, playing Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Noma is a well-gifted actor very equipped to do the job, though she has already faced some adversity because of her casting. With the support of …read more!

Harry Melling, the actor who portrayed Dudley Dursley in The “Harry Potter” films, has been busily promoting his new show “Hand to God,” The Daily Mail reports. The play, which is being staged at The Vaudeville theatre in London’s West End, will run until June 11. Melling appeared on British talk show “Lorraine” on Wednesday to promote …read more!

From the Twitter feeds of Pottermore and the Harry Potter Play, we were told that rehearsals for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have begun! This means casting has been completed, which leaves the audience with many questions of who are the actors playing other main characters (Ginny, the kids, etc.). Even though the only …read more!

After completing My Life on the Road, the first book in her feminist bookclub “Our Shared Shelf,” Emma Watson met with author Gloria Steinem in London on Wednesday, to discuss her role as Hermione, her choice to take a break from acting to focus on activism, and more broad ideas on Feminism. Huffington Post published details …read more!

Pottermore met with costume designer Colleen Atwood, to discuss the inspiration for the costumes of the Goldstein sisters (Tina and Queenie) in Fantastic Beasts. First, Tina Goldstein’s “sensible, storm-coloured outfit”. Tina is portrayed by Katherine Waterston, in an adorable earthy green hat. Atwood describes the thought process surrounding the types of colours and fabrics she used …read more!

Maggie Smith (Professor Minerva McGonagall) was recently interviewed on NPR, during their Fresh Air segments. Smith has been promoting her newest movie, The Lady in the Van. The interview largely focused on Maggie Smith’s comedic roll as homeless woman named Mary Shepherd, living in a van parked in writer Alan Bennett’s driveway for 15 years. While …read more!

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Universal Hollywood has been undergoing technical trials, allowing groups of lucky people test out the park before its grand opening April 7th. Theme parks typically under go technical trials, to ensure all is in working order when hoards of people flow into the park to experience …read more!