Harry Potter News

Emma Watson’s “Our Shared Shelf” a Success so far!

Jan 12, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News, Watson

Emma Watson’s new feminist bookclub, Our Shared Shelf, is off to a very successful start. Since its inception last week, the bookclub currently boasts 82,102 members. Watson recently shared a Tweet of the bookclubs progress on Goodreads–not bad for having just started last week. Loving this ‘update your progress’ situation on ‘Our Shared Shelf’ #motivatedpic.twitter.com/gxiqy4GehA …read more!

Matt Lewis talks finding his “Ripper Street family”

Jan 12, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Lewis, Lewis Interviews, News

Matt Lewis, known in the Harry Potter family as hero Neville Longbottom, has found joy in some of his new post-Potter projects. We are delighted for him. Matt sat down with What’s on TV to talk about his role in the show, Ripper Street. He also described much of the environment on set and finding acceptance from …read more!

Second Harry Potter Colouring Book Out This Month

Jan 12, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, News

A second instalment to the hugely popular Harry Potter Colouring Book will be available from 28th January 2016! Studio Press’s follow-up book will be called The Official Harry Potter Magical Creatures Colouring Book, the Bookseller reports: “Filled with detailed illustrations inspired by the Harry Potter films, this second colouring book will feature the creatures of the Forbidden Forest, the Great Lake, and …read more!

Valentines Dinner in the Great Hall!

Jan 12, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, News, Warner Bros.

What better way to spend an evening with someone you love than a dinner for two in the Great Hall at the Warner Bros Studio Tour London? This Valentines Day (February 13th-14th 2016), you can do just that! Warner Bros. Studio Tour’s website states: ‘You are invited to attend a bewitching banquet this February for ‘Valentine’s Dinner in the Great Hall’. You’ll be greeted on …read more!

J.K. Rowling finished “Hallows” 9 years ago, Today

Jan 11, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

J.K. Rowling, News

2016 is turning out to be a big year for Harry Potter anniversaries. J.K. Rowling, who has a tweet pinned to her time line honoring the great, late David Bowie, also mentioned that she finished the final installment of the Harry Potter series 9 years ago today, in her Balmoral hotel room. Finished Hallows 9 …read more!

Selection Committee to Choose Members of U.S. National Quidditch Team

Jan 10, 2016

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Fun, News

A recently designated selection committee is in the process of choosing a U.S. Quidditch team, reports examiner.com.  The team will compete in the International Quidditch Association’s World Cup, to be held this summer. The selection committee was chosen by U.S. Quidditch staff “from a pool of applicants who were required to submit an essay about their …read more!

New Trailer for Emma Watson’s Upcoming Film “Colonia”

Jan 10, 2016

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

News, Watson

A new trailer has been released for the upcoming drama “Colonia,” starring Emma Watson alongside Daniel Bruhl. IndieWire reports: Directed by Florian Gallenberger, the ’70s  picture follows a German activist who travels to Chile and finds himself thrown into the notorious Colonia Dignidad, a torture camp run by an enigmatic cult, all due to his support …read more!

Pottermore’s Talks Wands with Molly Sole: Harry Potter Wand Designer

Jan 10, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Props-Sets

Pottermore had the opportunity to sit and talk with Molly Sole, the woman who has designed all of the character wands for the Fantastic Beasts films. Ms. Sole talked of how the wand designs came to be, how they were made to reflect the character they belonged to (the wand chooses the wizard, remember), and …read more!

Noma Dumezweni Talks of Playing Hermione in “Cursed Child”

Jan 10, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

It would be putting it very subtly to say that Noma Dumezweni’s casting as Hermione in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child received mixed reactions. However, there are many more important discussion points and interest to take with the Harry Potter sequel other than the color of an actor or actresses skin. How Noma is …read more!

WB Studio Tour Celebrating 15th Anniversary of “Philosopher’s Stone”

Jan 10, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Movies, News, Props-Sets, Warner Bros.

2016 marks the 15th anniversary of the release of the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone. As hard as it is to believe so many years have passed since we all rushed to the theaters, as youngin’s, to see how our new favorite book series was going to be adapted to …read more!



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