Archive for July, 2015

More from Daniel Radcliffe at Comic Con

Jul 14, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

Fandom, Fantastic Beasts, News, Radcliffe Interviews

Daniel Radcliffe has shown his good humor this week at San Diego Comic Con.  While officially there to promote Victor Frankenstein, he hasn’t shied away from media interviews and selfie shots. The photo of the Con so far has been Maisie William’s Instagram post of herself with Hannah Murray, Daniel Radcliffe, and Jenna Coleman.  Nothing …read more!

London Casting Call for Role in “Fantastic Beasts”! (FULL DETAILS)

Jul 13, 2015

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Casting, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News

Warner Bros. Pictures and the makers of the Harry Potter films have sent over the full details for the open casting call set to take place in London on July 18, 2015, for the role of “Modesty” in the new Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them film. Open casting calls have been successful before, …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe talks “Frankenstein” at Comic Con

Jul 12, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Movies, News, Radcliffe

As hoped, Daniel Radcliffe talked more of his BBC film, Frankenstein. He described the film with every type of adjective and genre in the filmmaking industry in a video posted by the Daily Mail. He promoted the film with formal photos taken at Comic Con, with his co-star James McAvoy. These photos can be seen in the …read more!

J.K. Rowling Attends Wimbledon, Supporting Serena Williams

Jul 12, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

J.K. Rowling, News

It is no secret that J.K. Rowling is a Wimbledon fan. She has attended the event many times before, since Harry Potter’s success. Having become a Twitter addict lately, J. K. Rowling shared her experiences at this year’s Wimbledon through her favorite social media. She supported Serena Williams throughout the games, and even stood up for …read more!

Tom Felton cast in upcoming action-thriller film “Stratton”

Jul 12, 2015

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Felton, News

Tom Felton, the actor who portrayed Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, has earned a part in the upcoming action-thriller film Stratton. According to screendaily.com, the film will star Dominic Cooper in the lead role, with an ensemble cast that includes Felton: In Stratton, Cooper will play the titular role – a SBS (Special …read more!

“Go Set a Watchman” gathers as many pre-orders as “Deathly Hallows”

Jul 10, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows set numerous records–fastest selling book, most anticipated novel, and most pre-ordered on Amazon. Harper Lee’s new novel, Go Set a Watchman, seems to be garnering almost as much attention as Deathly Hallows. Amazon didn’t specify the number of books preordered, but HarperCollins has 2 million set for the first run. BBC News …read more!

Jacob is a Muggle, and a Muggle actor has been cast as Jacob

Jul 10, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Movies, News

Just off a let down that “Kredan” is “no one,” and that it is uncertain whether or not Ezra Miller will be playing in Fantastic Beast, we have real official casting news. Ezra will not being playing the character of Jacob because Dan Fogler has been officially announced for the part. It was previously speculated …read more!

Who’s Kredan?

Jul 10, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

J.K. Rowling responded to that very question today on twitter: Who is Kredan? Her answer: no one. Apparently IMDB, Variety, even Harry Potter wiki, and the rumor mill not only got the name wrong, the actor cast in the role (Ezra Miller), but the role itself. Perhaps the character of Kredan is only misnamed…or maybe …read more!

The Queenie has been Cast, Ezra Miller to play “Kredan”

Jul 09, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Movies, News

Newt Scamander has been cast, his wife, Tina, has been cast, and now Tina’s younger sister, Queenie, has been cast. Alison Sudol has been set to play Queenie, who has been described as “a bombshell” of a character. Knowing very little of the character of Fantastic Beasts, and even less about the production of the movie, …read more!

Remembering the Fire– Marking 15 Years Since the “Goblet of Fire” Release

Jul 09, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, News, Release Parties

There had never been anything like it before, for a book.  The New York Times called it a “frenzy.” BBC said we’d gone “Potty for Potter.”  By the end of the weekend, The New York Times reported that stores had sold out and publishers were rushing additional printings. It was the release of the fourth …read more!



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