Archive for January, 2015

Magic Underway at Universal Studios

Jan 31, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

The Harry Potter Celebration at the WIzarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando is well underway! Inside the Magic has uploaded many pictures from the events thus far, and conducted a small interview with Michael Gambon, James and Oliver Phelps, and Evanna Lynch. The pictures of the opening events can be seen here; Inside the …read more!

Robbie Coltrane Hospitalized for flu–Missing the Harry Potter Celebration

Jan 31, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

According to Time Magazine. Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) was hospitalized with flu symptoms in Florida. He was rushed to a Floridian hospital as soon as his transAtlantic flight from England touched ground. Robbie Coltrane’s rep says that he will be back up and about in no time, though it is almost certain that he will be unable …read more!

Oyster in Partnership with Pottermore to bring Harry Potter to ebook Readers

Jan 29, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

The Oyster subscription “ebook library” has formed a partnership with Pottermore, and now includes all seven Harry Potter books and the three Hogwarts Library books (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Throughout the Ages, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard) among its available titles. In celebration of their partnership with Pottermore, Oyster is …read more!

Universal’s Harry Potter Celebration Kicks of Tomorrow

Jan 29, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

Tomorrow Orlando Universal Studios kicks off its Harry Potter Celebration January 30-February 1. According to Pottermore’s twitter, Pottermore reps have begun their transAtlantic travels to join the celebration. Many news stories are breaking of stars that are planned to be in attendance for Dueling Lessons–Evanna Lynch, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, and the Phelps twins (according …read more!

Evanna Lynch in “Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale”

Jan 29, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

Evanna Lynch has become involved in a new film project, titled Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale. The Dynamite movie campaign is promoting it’s indie movie, based on a true story of Max Bornstein. Evanna Lynch will play the role of his wife, Theresa. According to Dynamite spokespersons, the movie can be described as such: Based on a true story, …read more!

Emma Watson to star as Belle in Disney’s Live-Action “Beauty and the Beast”

Jan 28, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

Rumors have been flying around for the past couple of years–is Emma going to play a princess on screen, or is she not? The question has been up in the air for quite a while. Yesterday, the question was answered. Emma Watson tweeted a couple of lyrics from from the opening song to Disney’s Beauty …read more!

Pottermore’s Proud House Contest

Jan 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Fan Sites

In celebration with Harry Potter week in Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Pottermore announced a contest to earn 1 million house points for “the house that celebrates its pride the most vociferously” last week. Today Pottermore outlined the rules of the contest that will be this Friday. The rules, as can be seen on Pottermore …read more!

Happy (Belated) Birthday Gilderoy Lockhart

Jan 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

Yesterday, Gilderoy Lockhart celebrated his 51st birthday. Whether you are a fan of his books, his glittering smile, his employment at Hogwarts as Harry’s second year Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, or his particular gift for memory charms, please help us wish this once-famous wizard a very Happy Birthday! Please direct your comments, well …read more!

Original Hogwarts Express Pulling Into Leavesden Studio Tour

Jan 26, 2015

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London announced today that it will be bringing the original Hogawarts Express to its space this spring, allowing users to board the actual train used for filming one of the most iconic scenes in the Harry Potter films. This will come as part of a 20,000 square foot expansion as well …read more!

Court ruling in JK Rowling Libel Case Challenged

Jan 23, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

Associated Newspapers has appealed against the ruling made in 2013 in a libel case brought forth by J.K. Rowling. Ms. Rowling brought forth the suit after the Daily Mail published an article with the title “How JK Rowling’s sob story about her past as a single mother has left the churchgoers who cared for her upset …read more!



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