Harry Potter News

New Writings from J.K. Rowling on Pottermore

Mar 20, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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In celebration of the Hogwarts Express expansion at Leavesden Studios, J.K. Rowling has posted new material about the Hogwarts Express on Pottermore. Once has to journey back to the Philosopher’s Stone (Sorcerer’s Stone), to the Hogwarts Express scene to unlock the new reading. J.K. Rowling writes of how students of Hogwart’s distant past, used to …read more!

A little more Insight on “Fantastic Beasts” Films

Mar 19, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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Recently, at a luncheon that celebrated the launching of the Hogwarts Express expansion to Leavesden studios, CEO Kevin Tsujihara and other Warner Bros. executives talked a little of the upcoming “Fantastic Beast” movie trilogy. The context of the conversation was discussing a comparison between the Star Wars franchise and the Harry Potter franchise, discussing how …read more!

Rupert Grint’s “Moonwalkers” picked up by Alchemy

Mar 17, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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Rupert Grint’s new movie, Moonwalkers, made its debut at the SXSW film festival, and was picked up by Alchemy. Alchemy bought all the North American rights to the movie upon seeing it’s world premiere. Variety reports: Ron Perlman, Rupert Grint and Robert Sheehan star in “Moonwalkers,” based on the premise that Stanley Kubrick secretly shot the famous …read more!

Emma Thompson Officially “Mrs. Potts,” “Beauty and the Beast” Casting Update

Mar 17, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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Recently, Emma Watson’s Beauty and the Beast was given an official release date–it will hit theaters in 3D on March 17, 2017. The cast list has also been updated. Emma Thompson was rumored to be in the talks of playing the role of Mrs. Potts; now it appears that the Harry Potter alum has been officially added …read more!

Rupert Grint at SXSW Film Fest to Premiere “Moonwalkers”

Mar 16, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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As previously reported, Rupert Grint was to make an appearance today at the SXSW Film Fest, where his new movie, Moonwalkers was set to premiere. Rupert was met by large crowds and flocks of girls. Pictures of his even can be seen here. The Ice Cream Man reports: Rupert Grint joined his fellow Moonwalkers co-stars Robert Sheehan and Ron Perlman for the North …read more!

“Beauty and the Beast” to be released March 2017, Le Fou Casted

Mar 16, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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Emma Watson’s Beauty and the Beast has been signed a release date. Disney’s new live-action princess movie is intended to hit theaters March 17, 2017. The Hollywood Reporter stated: On the heels of the big opening of Disney’s Cinderella this past weekend, Disney has dated its live-action fairy-tale retelling Beauty and the Beast for March 17, 2017. Emma Watson is starring …read more!

Radio Times Reviews Leavesdens’ Hogwarts Express Expansion

Mar 14, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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A few lucky contest winners were able to take a sneak peak at Leavesden Studio’s rather large and steamy addition. One of the lucky ones was a writer for Radio Times, who was happy to share her experience. She writes: The Hogwarts Express has finally pulled into Platform 9 3/4, and some very lucky competition winners …read more!

Rupert Grint in “Moonwalkers”

Mar 14, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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A number of video clips have been released of Rupert Grints new film project, Moonwalkers. The new movie makes it’s debut and premier in Austin, Texas at the SXSW festival. In the film, Rupert plays a character named Jonny. Neither Wikipedia nor IMDB offer a plot description from the movie, but it is safe to deduce …read more!

Emma Watson in “Vicar of Dibley” Red Nose Sketch for Comic Releif

Mar 14, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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Last night, Emma Watson made an appearance on a “Vicar of Dibley” sketch for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day 2015. Red Nose Day also hosted other comical skits, including the band “No Direction” based off the British boy band, One Direction. Red Nose Day raised over 78,000,000 pounds for the Comic Relief charity. Red Nose …read more!

J.K. Rowling Tweets almost done with 3rd Cormoran Strike Novel

Mar 14, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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J.k. Rowling took a writing break to tweet at fans about otters and Robert Galbraith’s new novel. She told fans to “bide their time” for a relationship between Robin and Strike. After all, they have only known each other for one year, and Robin is still engaged to Matthew. She did give fans hope that …read more!



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