Harry’s Invisibility Cloaks

Sep 05, 2026

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Films, HBO Max series, Movies, Props-Sets

The first Harry Potter film gave us the initial manifestation of Harry’s invisibility cloak as both velvety and gossamer – an unusual combination – and covered in gorgeous Celtic knotwork. In the HBO Harry Potter series trailer released on 2 September, we glimpsed a new design for Harry’s invisibility cloak. This cloak seems lighter weight …read more!

Book scenes we hope are in the new HBO series

May 15, 2026

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Books, Films, HBO Max series

As we have lamented for years, so much from the Harry Potter book series was left out of the films – scenes, characters (PEEVES!), subplots, romances, etc. Other aspects of the books were altered in ways that did not align with the characters — and I don’t mean only “DID YOU PUT YOUR NAME IN …read more!

HBO Max invited Leaky to set of new Harry Potter series! Here’s what we learned (Part 1):

Diagon Alley reaction

Mar 23, 2026

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Exclusives, HBO Max series, Props-Sets, SetReports

Can you guess where I am?!? There’s not much that will inspire this stiff-upper-lip WASP to dissolve into hysterics of joy, but here I am sobbing, “It’s real!” Such a spontaneous expression of raw emotion had never previously happened in my life. But that was me stepping through the brick wall behind London’s Leaky Cauldron …read more!

HBO Harry Potter series cast update

Mar 10, 2026

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Casting, HBO Max series, HP Cast, News

HBO has announced the additional of 21 new cast members for the upcoming series, set to debut in 2027. Most of the newly cast characters are Hogwarts students. Sorting them by their houses, we have the following new cast members for Gryffindor: Eire Farrell as Katie Bell Asha Soetan as Angelina Johnson Ethan Smith as Lee Jordan Serrana …read more!

Toymaker Hasbro inks partnership for licensed toys & games for film & HBO Harry Potter series

Feb 14, 2026

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

HBO Max series, Movies, News, Products

Hasbro, a well-known toy and game company founded in 1923, just announced a new multi-year licensing partnership starting in 2027 with Warner Bros. that makes Hasbro the global primary toy licensee for the world of Harry Potter and the upcoming HBO Original HARRY POTTER series.  Hasbro’s innovative team will bring the Harry Potter universe to life …read more!

Back to Hogwarts Day casting news

Sep 01, 2025

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

News

HBO Max chose this most special of days for Potter fans to share exciting news about the upcoming Harry Potter series. Role reprisal Warwick Davis will reprise his role as Professor Flitwick. Davis is the first actor from the films confirmed to play a role in the HBO television series. In the films, Davis also …read more!

Apple Vision Pro adds Great Hall immersive environment for Back to Hogwarts celebration

Aug 21, 2025

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

HBO Max series, Movies, News, Products

HBO Max’s visionOS app on Apple Vision Pro will feature a new “Hogwarts Great Hall” Immersive Environment for subscribers starting today, August 21 (just in time for this year’s Back to Hogwarts celebration), inspired by the iconic Great Hall in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. While in the Environment, a subscriber’s viewing space will be transformed into the …read more!

The Burrow is Filling Up: New HBO Harry Potter Series Casts Fred, George, Percy, and Ginny Weasley

Aug 21, 2025

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Casting, HBO Max series, HP Cast, News

The highly anticipated Harry Potter HBO Max television series has officially cast four more members of the iconic Weasley family, bringing Fred, George, Percy, and Ginny to life again in a new on-screen adaptation. Today, production confirmed the actors for the red-headed clan, with Tristan Harland and Gabriel Harland set to play the mischievous twins, …read more!

20th anniversary preview images are magically nostalgic

Dec 29, 2021

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

19 Years Later, Actor Interviews, Alfonso Cuaron, Columbus, Directors, Events, Film Images, Filmmaker Interviews, Films, HP Cast, HPPS/SS Film, Info, Media, Movies, Newell, News, Props-Sets, Television Programmes, Trailers, Videos, Warner Bros., Yates

If you are awaiting the special program commemorating the 20th anniversary of the release of the first Harry Potter film that will air on HBO Max on 1 January 2022 as eagerly as we are, then you have probably already seen the preview images and clips floating around the ether. There have been so many …read more!

BREAKING: Harry Potter TV Show Development Claims Denied By Warner Bros.

Jan 26, 2021

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Audio, HP Cast, Movies, News, PotterCast, Rumor, Warner Bros.

BREAKING: The Hollywood Reporter claims to have heard from official sources that a Harry Potter TV series is in development for HBO Max, WarnerMedia’s streaming service. The Hollywood Reporter reported on January 25th: “A Harry Potter live-action TV series is in early development at HBO Max. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that executives at the WarnerMedia-backed streamer …read more!



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