Archive for October, 2015

Tom Felton Cast in new Indie War Hero Movie

Oct 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Felton, Films, News

Tom Felton has signed on to a new movie project that we know very little about, and isn’t even titled yet. None the less, most of us don’t care because we’d go to see it just for Tom. Not because of its genre, writing or cinematography, no, just to see Tom.Many Harry Potter actors have …read more!

The PMC’s Exclusive with “Cursed Child” Creative Team

Oct 25, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

When the news of the eighth Harry Potter story finally being created (and being presented in the format of a play as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), we were surprised that the news didn’t come from Pottermore’s Correspondent. Instead it was released by The Daily Mail. Honestly, it was almost hard to believe The …read more!

On “Getting to See” Cursed Child

Oct 23, 2015

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

UPDATE: See below. Read Melissa. Then scroll down for the Pottermore response. All was well. Yeah, it was. But it isn’t now! Because in the 19-years-later universe of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Albus Severus is clearly about to have some troubles. In the same reeling, excited mania that follows any sort of Harry …read more!

Shocker (No, Really) “Cursed Child” is a Sequel

Oct 22, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Okay, that slim chance that what we were told in December 2013 was wrong. That, like the Harry Potter encyclopedia transforming into Pottermore, the play had transformed into something totally different than what it was originally intended to be? It happened. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a full blown sequel. The plot of …read more!

Official Artwork for “Cursed Child” Released: What it Tells Us

Oct 22, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, News

Earlier this afternoon, J.K. Rowling and Pottermore released the official artwork for the Harry Potter play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, via Twitter. Besides design and art for the sake of art, the new promotional artwork of the play (which will likely be used for play bills, posters, advertisements, etc.) reveals some details about …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe’s ‘Playboy’ Interview

Oct 21, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, HP Cast, Interviews, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews

Yesterday Playboy released a 20Q interview with Daniel Radcliffe, centred around his role as Harry Potter, his personal life and beliefs, Victor Frankenstein, Equus and the price of fame. Here’s some of the Potter highlights from the interview!: Q1 You were 12 years old when the first Harry Potter film came out. At what point did you realize the …read more!

The Happiest Birthday wishes to Veronica Clifford and George Harris!

Oct 20, 2015

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Actor Birthdays

  Both Veronica Clifford (Mrs. Mason) and George Harris (Kingsley Shacklebolt) celebrate their birthdays today! Please join us in sending birthday wishes to them both–as well as the hope that Veronica Clifford’s day didn’t end with a pudding disaster!

Happy Birthday Sir Michael Gambon

Oct 20, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Birthdays, Gambon, News

Yesterday, (we are so, so sorry your Knightliness) Sir Michael Gambon celebrated his 75 birthday! Sir Gambon played the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films (3-8), after Richard Harris passed away. He was also featured in J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy BBC mini series. Sir Gambon provided the Harry Potter set not only …read more!

J.K. Rowling to Give First On-Air Interview as Robert Galbraith

Oct 20, 2015

Posted by: Milka Väinämö

Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, J.K. Rowling

The Guardian reports that J.K. Rowling is set to give her first on-air interview as Robert Galbraith on BBC2’s radio. In the interview, which will be part of Simon Mayo’s Drivetime Show, Rowling will promote Career of Evil, the third Cormoran Strike novel Rowling has written using the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. The Guardian states that: Rowling …read more!

The Strike Files: Episode 1

Oct 19, 2015

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Audio, Books, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, The Strike Files

As promised, A Cormoran Strike Podcast of “The Strike Files,” the podcast about the Cormoran Strike books. This episode focuses on the first two chapters that have already been released, right in time for the book’s release tomorrow! Enjoy! You can subscribe on iTunes here!



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