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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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!

Yesterday, LA Times published an interview with Dame Maggie Smith about the earliest roles in her acting career, and found that her experience of typecasting was very different to what they would have expected! Instead of appearing in a “Shakespearean tragedy, a George Bernard Shaw satire or a sophisticated Noel Coward comedy”, typical of early British actors, …read more!

Today, Bonnie Wright announced her latest project via Instagram. She will be directing an exciting new film adaptation of Man Booker Prize winner Medusa’s Ankles – a short story by A.S. Byatt. The short film will reportedly star Harry Potter‘s Jason Isaacs, as well as Kerry Fox and Chanel Cresswell, and will be produced by Andy Surry through BonBonLumiere, …read more!

The Hollywood Reporter has released of the Shorty Award Nominees. The Shorty Awards recognizes the best content within all social media–Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Vine, YouTube, and (for the first time) Periscope. Emma Watson and J.K. Rowling are both being recognized. J.K. Rowling is categorized in with other authors on social media, and is largely known …read more!

UPDATE: Yes, be on the look out for surprises… Universal Studios Orlando’s 3rd annual Celebration of Harry Potter is just around the corner. Much of the events and fun activities to expect have been revealed. However, Pottermore seems to be promising even more surprises. In the title of their new post, “Surprises in Store at a …read more!