Sep 22, 2017
The new illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is currently available for pre-order from Bloomsbury UK. As a lead up to the official release date of the book, Bloomsbury suprised us with a sneak peek! Across social media, Bloomsbury revealed the Marauder’s Map as drawn by Jim Kay for this edition. This …read more!
Sep 10, 2017
The BBC is gearing up for the release of its first Harry Potter documentary since 2001, when it released an interview with J.K. Rowling in which several pages of her early notes were unveiled. (Missed that one? Read a transcript of the 2001 interview, or watch the television special!) The new documentary will not only include a new interview …read more!
Sep 09, 2017
As TLC reported previously, the British Library is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with a special exhibit called Harry Potter: A History of Magic. The exhibit opens on the 20th of October and runs through the end of February 2018. But what about fans who can’t …read more!
Sep 05, 2017
Following the success of the illustrated hardcovers of the first three books in the Potter series, Pottermore announced earlier this summer the ‘Kindle in Motion’ version of the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as covered here by Leaky. This magical moving version of book one of our favorite story went on sale today! Pottermore says that …read more!
Sep 05, 2017
The Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition does not open at the British Library until Oct. 20. But, in anticipation of the event, hints have been released along the way to tease eager fans–from the official poster featuring the work of illustrator Jim Kay to descriptions and cover art of the two incredible companion books. …read more!
Jul 28, 2017
This week in the world of Potter and Fantastic Beasts, we’ve announced Tom Felton’s involvement in narrating Roald Dahl audiobooks, updates on alumni theater contributions, a new thrill ride set for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, and three (1/2/3) articles summarising the action at San Diego Comic-Con. Pottermore also announced the release of an animated …read more!
Jul 22, 2017
Ron can stop prodding Dean Thomas’s photo of West Ham now because Muggle books now feature moving pictures. Well, eBooks, anyway. According to Pottermore, Jim Kay’s 2015 illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be released on Amazon Kindle on September 5—with a twist: Some of the illustrations will be animated so they …read more!
Jul 21, 2017
This week we’ve seen Warner Bros announce plans to bring the Wizarding World to major shopping centres, an interview with costume designer Jany Temime, Potter actors Bradley and Broadbent in Game of Thrones, more previews of Jim Kay’s illustrated Prisoner of Azkaban, updates on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Mary Poppins Returns, Dunkirk and more from Imelda Staunton, Jack Thorne, and others in …read more!
Jul 20, 2017
Bloomsbury released the cover art for the two companion books that will be released in conjunction with the British Library’s Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition today! According to the Bloomsbury website, Harry Potter: A History of Magic–The Book of the Exhibition will be available in hardback format and feature cover art adapted from …read more!
Jun 22, 2017
The British Library released a poster for its upcoming Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition today. It features Jim Kay’s memorable take on the mythical phoenix as included in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Illustrated Edition. UPDATE AT BOTTOM OF ARTICLE (07/19/17): New Information about History of Magic companion books The beautiful …read more!