Archive for September, 2013

First Installment of “Goblet of Fire” on Pottermore Available Now for Hufflepuffs

Sep 30, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Misc

As a reward for winning the last House Cup, members of Hufflepuff house can now access the first installment of “Goblet of Fire” on Pottermore: Please note this early access will only be available to members who were sorted into Hufflepuff house before the fourth Pottermore House Cup was awarded. Members of Gryffindor, Ravenclaw and …read more!

Happy Birthday, Tom Felton!

Sep 22, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Actor Birthdays

Please join Leaky in extending birthday wishes to Tom Felton, who turns 26 today. Many happy returns!

Rumor: Daniel Radcliffe offered role as Freddie Mercury

Sep 22, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

According to the Dailey Star, Daniel Radcliffe has been offered a chance to play Queen’s lead singer, Freddie Mercury, in a biopic. There is no official word yet on Radcliffe’s involvement in the project, or if he’ll even take the role. The role was previously given to Sacha Baren, who left the project over script …read more!

Wizarding World’s “Grimmauld Place” starting to take Shape

Sep 22, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s extension of Diagon Alley and London is quickly starting to become recognizable. The construction of this second half of the theme park, set to open this coming spring in 2014, is well underway. A few buildings, such as Number 12 Grimmauld Place, are starting to emerge from the scaffolding. …read more!

Happy Birthday, Hermione Granger!

Sep 19, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Character Birthdays

September 19th marks the birthday of Hermione Granger, the brightest witch of her age. Please join us in wishing Hermione a very happy birthday and in hoping she gets many new books as gifts!

J. K. Rowling Speaks About Her Years as a Single Mother for Gingerbread Organization

Sep 18, 2013

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

J. K. Rowling, writing as president of the Gingerbread organization for single parents, has written about her experiences and struggles as a single mother in support of single parents: Nearly twenty years ago (it’s a shock to me to write that, because it still seems quite a recent occurrence) I became a single parent. Like …read more!

Hufflepuff Wins Pottermore House Cup, Will Get Early Access to “Goblet of Fire”

Sep 17, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Misc

Last week, Hufflepuff won the fourth Pottermore House Cup, and as a reward they will receive 24 hour early access to the first installment of “Goblet of Fire” when it is released: It was a hard fought competition and during the past four months each one of the four houses held the lead at one …read more!

“Fantastic Beasts” Films to Have Video Game and Theme Park Tie-ins

Sep 13, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Movies

Following the news that J. K. Rowling will write a screenplay for a “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” film, Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara has said that in addition to a series of films he anticipates that the “Fantastic Beasts” series will include video games and an attraction at the Wizarding World of …read more!

J.K. Rowling to pen screenplay for Movie Spin off on “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”

Sep 12, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

Warner Brothers has announced that a movie series based off of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. J.K. Rowling will be writing the screenplay for this extension of the wizarding franchise, making this her screenwriting debut. The focus of the film series will be Newt Scamander, “author” of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find …read more!

Actor Round Up!

Sep 08, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

The cast of Harry Potter have been making a splash on the news front today. The trio is making much progress in their post-Potter endeavors. Daniel Radcliffe grew a pair of horns at the Toronto International Film Festival, premiering his new movie Horns. New stills of the movie were released, along with photos of Dan …read more!



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