Harry Potter News

UPDATED: Videos From Sundance, New Promo Photo of Daniel Radcliffe in ‘Swiss Army Man’

Jan 23, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Radcliffe

Yesterday afternoon, Indi-Dramedy and reported ‘musical’ Swiss Army Man made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival. Daniel Radcliffe appears in the film as a dead body washed ashore a desert island with only one inhabitant: Paul Dano (portraying ‘Hank’). As summary from Indie Wire is as follows: Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has …read more!

Emma Watson and HeForShe at Devon 2016

Jan 23, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Watson

Yesterday, followers of Emma Watson’s Twitter would have received many phone notifications as Watson faithfully updated her Twitter with news from HeForShe IMPACT 10x10x10’s first gender parity report, which was released at Devon 2016. A full report of yesterdays events at Devon have been uploaded to the new HeForShe website. The Devon launch was for …read more!

Kenneth Branagh Receives the Dilys Powell Award

Jan 23, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Branagh, Honors/Awards, News

Back in November, The Leaky Cauldron reported that Kenneth Branagh would be receiving the Dilys Powell Award from The London Film Critics’ Circle. Branagh was recognized for his 34-year career of fantastic work in front of, as well as behind, the camera. The London Film Critics’ Circle awards ceremony took place in London last weekend. …read more!

David Heyman talks “Fantastic Beasts” with THR

Jan 23, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Heyman, Heyman Interviews, News

David Heyman, who will be receiving the Producers Guild Awards’ David O. Selznick Achievement Award later this month (reported first on TLC by Katie), sat down for an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Two of the biggest movie projects Heyman has produced is the Harry Potter series and the forthcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find …read more!

Congratulations, Producer David Heyman!

Jan 22, 2016

Posted by: Katie Eller

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Heyman Interviews, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling

This weekend, David Heyman, producer of the Harry Potter films and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, will be honored with the Producers Guild Awards’ David O. Selznick Achievement Award for his work on the eight Harry Potter films, Gravity, Testament of Youth, and Paddington, among others.  In anticipation, Heyman has been interviewed by …read more!

Kenneth Branagh Speaks About Alan Rickman in Interview

Jan 21, 2016

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Branagh, Branagh Interviews, News, Rickman

In an interview that was posted to Youtube by Red Carpet News TV, Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart in the HP films) speaks a little bit about acting and his thoughts on Alan Rickman. The video was filmed at London Critics’ Circle Film Awards 2016. “My memories are of his generosity–particularly towards younger actors,” Branagh recalls, explaining …read more!

Matthew Lewis Speaks About Alan Rickman, Visits Set of “Fantastic Beasts”

Jan 21, 2016

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Lewis, Lewis Interviews, News, Rickman

Matthew Lewis had a segment on the British radio show Radio X on January 17th, during which he spoke about Alan Rickman and the impact Rickman made on him. Watch the short clip below:       He also tweeted that he visited the set of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, reassuring eager fans that …read more!

Rupert Grint Clears Up Rumor From “Harry Potter” Set, Talks About New Film “Moonwalkers”

Jan 21, 2016

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Grint, Grint Interviews, News

In an interview with The Huffington Post Australia, Rupert Grint revealed some quite “Ron-ish” qualities about himself when he was asked about a rumor that originated from the set of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. As the story goes, director Alfonso Cuarón had asked Daniel, Emma, and Rupert to write essays about their respective characters–Harry, Hermione, …read more!

Emma Watson Makes Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List

Jan 21, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News, Watson

Forbes has introduced a new list of influential people, the inaugural 30 Under 30 Europe List. The list includes 300 people under the age of 30, divided into ten categories of 30, that are “leaders, creative inventors, and brash entrepreneurs.” Emma Watson made the list of 30 entertainers. The category picked it’s 30 Under 30 …read more!

Universal Offering a Grand Wizarding World Sweepstakes

Jan 21, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News, Theme Park

Trip Advisor and Universal are hosting a Wizarding World Sweepstakes called “The Ultimate Harry Potter™ Trip Around The World.” One grand prize winner will have the chance to visit all of the Wizarding World theme parks (starting at the grand opening of the Hollywood location, then unto Orlando and Japan) and end their adventure at …read more!



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