Archive for January, 2014

Seriously – no, really – it’s a PotterCast

Jan 29, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

PotterCast

Every time we think we’re out…she pulls us back in. And this time it’s to discuss Cuckoo’s Calling, the mystery novel J.K. Rowling dashed off secretly under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. We said that if J.K. Rowling did something big we’d be back, and here we are. Only six months late.But it’s going to be …read more!

J. K. Rowling Discusses Gilderoy Lockhart

Jan 25, 2014

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

For the Celebration of Harry Potter event in Orlando, Florida, Pottermore has released three audio clips where J. K. Rowling discusses Professor Gilderoy Lockhart. The clips will be added to Pottermore later in the week, but for now you can listen to them here at Entertainment Weekly.Pottermore also released House-themed wallpaper and a video showing …read more!

(Live Updates) Universal Webcast Reveals Even More Details About Upcoming Park Expansion

Jan 23, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

Are you watching the Web cast? We’ll be putting all the new details up in this post (and updating our previous one FULL of details about the park here) with all the new details! (Remember, LeakyCon 2014 is in Orlando this summer and will be having a special celebration in this park…) -Mark Woodbury has …read more!

Reminder: Universal Webcast at 10:30 Eastern!

Jan 23, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

Quick reminder: Universal Orlando is doing a webcast about the upcoming theme park expansion and we are on the ground in Orlando getting you all the details! Check back soon! And you can watch that webcast right here at Universal’s site.

Universal Orlando Releases New Info, Pics of Diagon Alley

Jan 23, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

Article by Margaux Herrera with on-site reporting by Melissa AnelliReading The Leaky Cauldron inside the Leaky Cauldron? They day is coming!Universal Orlando is about to begin a Web cast that will reveal a lot of details about the upcoming Diagon Alley expansion at the Universal Studios theme park in Orlando Florida (where LeakyCon makes its …read more!

New Images of “Diagon Alley” in Orlando

Jan 18, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

News

The UORBuzz twitter has posted new photos of Orlando’s “Diagon Alley” expansion of the Harry Potter theme park. The photos, with the scaffolding taken down to allow a clearer view, are of Diagon Alley’s water front. This will be the entryway into the park. The outside of the entryway looks like several London buildings connected …read more!

CW to air “Labyrinth”

Jan 17, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

News

CW has picked up the Labyrinth mini series. Labyrinth stars John Hurt (Ollivander), as well as Tom Felton. The mini series is based off of Kate Mosse’s New York Times best selling novel, and will consist of only four hours of footage. Labyrinth has aired in Europe and Canada, and this will mark its US …read more!

Universals New Trailer for “Diagon Alley” Park

Jan 17, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

News

Universal Orland has posted a new trailer for the Diagon Alley expansion of their Wizarding World theme park on their YouTube page. The teaser shows some of the most notable attractions in the books and films, such as the Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes, Gringotts, as well as Knockturn Alley, Hogsmeade station to emphasize the Hogwarts Express …read more!

The Cripple of Inishmaan, Starring Dan Radcliffe, Coming to Broadway in April

Jan 16, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

The Cripple of Inishmaan, which was performed last summer in London, will be coming to Broadway for a limited time starting in April and ending in July. Dan Radcliffe will resume his role as Billy Claven, the title character: In a last-minute arrival that will qualify for this year’s Tony Awards, Daniel Radcliffe will return …read more!

Roger Lloyd-Pack Dies Aged 69

Jan 16, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Lloyd Pack

We regret to report that Roger Lloyd-Pack, who portrayed Barty Crouch Senior in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, died yesterday due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Mr. Lloyd-Pack is survived by his wife, Jehane, and his four children, and our thoughts and prayers go out to them.



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