Archive for July, 2015

Director John Tiffany Talks about New Harry Potter Play

Jul 01, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

Directors, Interviews, News

In an exclusive interview with Scotland Now, director John Tiffany talks about his early acquaintance with J.K. Rowling and his decision to work on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.  Tiffany is the former assistant director of the National Theatre of Scotland and has worked on several productions. I first met Jo years ago when …read more!

J.K. Rowling Tweets Updates on Gold Dagger Award

Jul 01, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Books, J.K. Rowling, News

J.K. Rowling has announced (via Twitter) that Robert Galbraith’s The Silkworm has been shortlisted for the The Crime Writers’ Association Gold Dagger Award. J.K. Rowling also previously tweeted that the second Cormoran Strike novel had been nominated for the Gold Dagger Award, just a couple weeks ago. It appears that poor Robert has mislaid his twitter password. …read more!

Bottoms Up to Daniel Radcliffe!

Jul 01, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

News, Radcliffe

This week has been an important one for Harry Potter star, Daniel Radcliffe.  Within days of his invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Radcliffe has signed on to a new film project and received another unique honor. Swiss Army Man, also set to star Paul Dano and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, …read more!

Review: Alan Rickman’s “A Little Chaos”

Jul 01, 2015

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

News, Rickman

Alan Rickman has had a prolific career thus far, so it should come as no surprise that his new film “A Little Chaos” highlights him as a Renaissance man of sorts. Rickman directed, co-wrote, and performed the role of King Louis XIV in the film. While the review on ithacajournal.com questions some of Rickman’s artistic choices …read more!



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