Harry Potter News

Natalia Tena on ‘Harry Potter’, ‘Game of Thrones’ and Molotov Jukebox

Dec 01, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Tena Interviews

Yesterday, Herald Scotland released an interview with Natalia Tena, discussing Tena’s role as front woman of the band Molotov Jukebox, and her role as Tonks in Harry Potter and Osha in Game of Thrones. In the run-up to the release of their second album (‘Tropical Gypsy’), Tena’s band (for which she sings and plays accordion) are playing a series of exclusive UK shows, and Tena talks …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe’s NME Cover Interview

Dec 01, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Radcliffe Interviews

NME recently released their cover interview with Daniel Radcliffe – which is hilarious as usual – and definitely worth a read. Here are a few extracts: ‘Bouncing into a huge wood-panelled conference room above the photography studio where he’s just been shot for NME’s cover, Daniel Radcliffe is presented with a cup and reaches for the sweeteners. “How many …read more!

J.K. Rowling to Pay Tribute to Peter Kay

Dec 01, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

J.K. Rowling, News

Radio Times is reporting that J.K. Rowling is to her good friend, Peter Kay. Kay is known as one of the best stand-up comedians in the world. Celebrating his “20 years of Funny,” Kay is obviously very good at making people laugh, holding a 2012 Guinness Book of World Records certificate for biggest stand-up show, …read more!

Universal: Big “Wizarding World” Announcement Coming Dec. 8

Dec 01, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News, Theme Park

Universal Studios Hollywood as posted a tantalizing tweet on their Twitter. The picture in the tweet teases fans about a “big update” about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter park opening in Univeral Studios SoCal location this spring. A big update is on the way for #WizardingWorldHollywood on 12/8! Look for the spellbinding announcement… pic.twitter.com/NA1GGrcmtl …read more!

J.K. Rowling’s Lumos: Help Kids with Disabilities

Dec 01, 2015

Posted by: Milka Väinämö

Charity, Education, J.K. Rowling, News

Last year, J.K. Rowling’s Lumos raised $30,000 on Indiegogo to build a first-of-its kind Special Education Unit in Moldova with a goal to ensure that children with disabilities no longer need to be needlessly separated from their families in order to gain access to education. This year, Lumos is asking people to join them in …read more!

Pottermore at the MinaLima Exhibit

Nov 30, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Movie Art, Movies, News, Props-Sets

As we reported previously, MinaLima has a special exhibition currently in London. The Pottermore Correspondent took a trip to the exhibition (and hinted that a Harry Potter actor or two may show up to see the exhibition themselves sometime). The PMC was also able to conduct an exclusive interview with Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima. Pottermore …read more!

Happy Birthday, Bill Weasley!

Nov 29, 2015

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Birthdays, Character Birthdays

Today marks William Arthur “Bill” Weasley’s 45th birthday. Bill is the eldest of Molly and Arthur Weasley’s children, husband to Fleur Delacour, and father to Victoire, Dominique, and Louis Weasley. Described by Harry as “cool,” Bill is a known for being brave and having a penchant for adventure. After graduating from Hogwarts, Bill went to …read more!

Happy Birthday, Alfonso Cuarón!

Nov 28, 2015

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Alfonso Cuaron, Birthdays, Filmmaker Birthdays, News

Please join us in wishing Alfonso Cuarón, director of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, a very Happy Birthday!

J.K. Rowling Featured in the Guardian Weekend Conversation Special

Nov 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

J.K. Rowling, News

UPDATE: The very lengthy, but very interesting conversation between J.K. Rowling and Lauren Laverne can be read here! The Guardian announced today, through Twitter, that J.K. Rowling would be one of the many names taking part in their “Conversations Special” of their weekend edition. The tweet released a promotional picture featuring J.K. Rowling and Lauren …read more!

The Great Snape Debate

Nov 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

Ever since J.K. Rowling became more active on Twitter than posting twice a year, it has become almost impossible to report her Twitter activity as news–she’s on so often it’s difficult to keep up. It has also become a commonality in our lives: we sit, settle down with a mug of steaming hot tea, coffee, …read more!



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