Jun 10, 2015
As reported previously, last February, Emma Watson is starring in thriller, Regression. The film follows Angela Gray (Emma Watson) as she accuses her father of “unspeakable” crimes, which he has no recollection of committing. Detectives follow the case, uncovering secrets, while a psychologist (played by David Thewlis, Remus Lupin) works with Angela and her father. The movie, …read more!
Jun 09, 2015
Pottermore has been undergoing a major site update, and making changes to enhance the Pottermore experience. They began the upgrade this last April, when they addressed FAQs on their future JK Rowling-approved plans for the site. These can be read here. Today Pottermore tweeted about their first major addition to the site. Reading new writings from JK …read more!
Jun 07, 2015
Other than Hogwarts, which is the school of magic that serves only Britain and Ireland, not many other wizarding schools were mentioned in the Harry Potter series. The Beauxbaton Academy of Magic in France, and Durmstrang Institute in Bulgaria, were the only other European schools mentioned, nothing outside the continent. It has long been believed …read more!
Jun 06, 2015
USAopoly and Hasbro have developed a World of Harry Potter version of the classic Trivial Pursuit game. For fans of Trivial Pursuit and fans of Harry Potter, there is fun in store for players of all ages and with all levels of Harry Potter knowledge. This Harry Potter version of Trivial Pursuit is a perfect …read more!
Jun 06, 2015
J.K. Rowling is known for her generosity to charities, political parties, the reconstruction of a community parish, and practically anything else she believes in and supports. Ms. Rowling donated one million pounds to the Labour party back in 2008, but this marks her first donation to an individual candidate. The lucky MP is Tom Watson. …read more!
Jun 06, 2015
In an interview with The London Evening Standard, Eddie Redmayne expressed his excitement for his new role as Newt Scamander in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Admitting that he could not say much else beyond how he felt about the movie project, reminded us of how little we know of the “Fantastic Beast” …read more!
Jun 06, 2015
PR Newswire shared an announcement from Warner Bros. on their Twitter, saying that “Fantastic Beast” consumer products may be previewed at a Licensing Expo in Las Vegas. The Licensing Expo, which will take place June 9-11, “has connected the world’s most influential entertainment, character, fashion, art and corporate brand owners and agents with consumer goods …read more!
Jun 05, 2015
Disney composer, Alan Menken, revealed more details of Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson. In an “Artist to Artist” series interview at the Lincoln Center in New York, Menken announced that two new songs were being created for the film. These songs will debut alongside the original songs featured in the classic Disney …read more!
Jun 05, 2015
Thursday, Emma Watson visited kids in Great Ormond Street Hospital in support of its children’s charity. She took a break from preparing for Beauty and the Beast to pop in and give well wishes a few lucky young fans. Snitchseeker posted a few Instagram and Twitter photos that relatives took of Emma and the recovering patients. These …read more!
Jun 05, 2015
Last week, Hypable posted speculative reports from Variety and The Wrap about other characters that would surround the protagonist, Newt Scamander, in the “Fantastic Beast” films–Queenie, Tina, and Jacob. With little to nothing known about this movie series, speculations are tense, and Eddie Redmayne being confirmed as Newt was the first confirmation from those acutally …read more!