Harry Potter News

Tom Lenk and Amber Benson to be Attending LeakyCon

May 08, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

LeakyCon has announced that Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Amber Benson (Tara MaClay) and Tom Lenk (Andrew Wells) will be in attendance at LeakyCon 2013 Portland! Amber Benson made an appearance last year, but she is planing to attend LeakyCon 2013 for longer–sharing her knowledge on vampires, witches, and “other supernatural geekery”. Leakynews reports: Amber will …read more!

Universal Orlando Announces Diagon Alley Expansion for 2014

May 08, 2013

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Fans

Evanna Lynch to star in “Houdini”

May 05, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

Evanna Lynch has been cast as the wife of famous stage magician, Harry Houdini, in the new stage production Houdini. The role of the protagonist has yet to be cast, but BAFTA award winner Stuart Brennan will be playing Harry’s brother Theo. Houdini will tour to stages throughout the United Kingdom. Tickets go on sale …read more!

Dan Radcliffe to Star in “Tokyo Vice”

May 01, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

Dan Radcliffe will be starring in the upcoming film, “Tokyo Vice,” where he will play an American journalist who goes up against a Japanese crime boss: Radcliffe will play American reporter Jake Adelstein who, while working at the Yomiuri Shinbun newspaper in Tokyo, covered the crime beat and locked horns with yakuza boss Tadamasa Goto, …read more!

LeakyCon Announces Guests for London and Portland

Apr 30, 2013

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

LeakyCon

LeakyCon is coming to Portland and London this year, and there are a bunch of announcements afoot: today, with 100 days to London, several guests were confirmed for the first ever Leaky in Europe, including: Alfie Enoch (Dean)Chris Rankin (Percy)Author Elizabeth Wein (Code Name Verity) MinaLima (Graphic artists for the Potter films)Ryan Turner (Young Hugo)Ellie …read more!

Royal Family Visits Warner Bros. Studio Tour

Apr 26, 2013

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry visited the Warner Bros. Studio Tour today. J. K. Rowling was also there to greet them. While they were at the studio Prince William made a speech praising Harry Potter and Rowling: He said: “The journey today began most obviously after the legendary story by inspiring …read more!

Slytherin Wins Third Pottermore House Cup

Apr 25, 2013

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

Ambitious Slytherin has won the third Pottermore House Cup with 26,990,924 points. Ravenclaw came in second with 26,916,194 points, Gryffindor came in third with 26,740,444 points, and Hufflepuff came in fourth with 26,715,401 points.This is Slytherin’s second time winning the House Cup. Congrats to Slytherin House!

L.A. Wizarding World Plans Approved

Apr 25, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

Plans to build a Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Studios Hollywood in California have been approved! The theme park is part of a large–$1.6 billion–upgrade project for Universal Studios Hollywood. This expansion and upgrade was officially approved by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. As apart of the project, the Wizarding …read more!

New “Bling Ring” Trailer

Apr 24, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

An official trailer revealing more of the plot line of The Bling Ring has been released! The trailer gives a brief summary of the story line that is based on true events. Don’t worry, the trailer doesn’t reveal any spoilers by showing the teenagers’ incarceration. In real life, the thieves rose to fame through the …read more!

Third Pottermore House Cup Winner to be Revealed on Thursday

Apr 22, 2013

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

The Pottermore Insider has announced via Twitter that tomorrow the House Points will be concealed on Pottermore, and the new House Cup winner will be announced on Thursday, April 25th.Currently, Slytherin is in the lead with 26,471,263 points, with Ravenclaw following in second place, Gryffindor in third, and Hufflepuff in fourth.Good luck to every House!



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