Archive for December, 2015

A Christmas Gift from Pottermore?

Dec 24, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore

Pottermore is counting down the days until Christmas (it’s tomorrow!) and this has left fans wondering…does Pottermore just have a lot of Christmas spirit or are they planning on doing something special for fans? When specifically asked, on Twitter, if there will be a surprise for fans, Pottermore said that there maybe and we’ll just …read more!

Oliver Phelps Becomes a Waiter for Fundraiser

Dec 24, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Charity, News, Phelps

Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) served food as a waiter, to contribute to Street restaurant’s fundraiser to find a cure for leukemia. The restaurant in Earlsdon, Coventry hosted many famous faces, who came to provide entertainment for dinner guests. Oliver Phelps was one of the many celebrities serving food, while other’s provided live entertainment–music and comedy. …read more!

“Cursed Child” Casting Teens for Trio’s Children

Dec 24, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Pottermore

Late last night, SnitchSeeker confirmed a Facebook blurb they found a month ago, advertising an open casting call for teenagers for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The call out was for teen girls to audition for the roles of Lily Potter and Rose Weasley. The Facebook blurb, and the site hosting the application process, have …read more!

Sotheby’s Auction of Signed Illustrated “Philosopher’s Stone” Exceeds Expectations

Dec 23, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Books, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, News, Sales

Last month, we reported that a signed Deluxe Edition of Jim Kay’s illustrated Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was to be auctioned for charity. Sotheby’s auctioned a Deluxe Edition of Philosopher’s Stone, signed by both J.K. Rowling and Jim Kay, to benefit Lumos. The book was expected to be sold for 2,000-3,000 GBP. Not surprisingly, Harry …read more!

“Philosopher’s Stone” Wins Audible Award

Dec 23, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

Audio Books, Book Awards, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, News

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has won Audible UK‘s Member’s Choice Audiobook of the Year Award for 2015! Earlier this month, we reported that Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was one of several Harry Potter audiobooks to top Audible‘s best seller lists.  Its obvious popularity earned it a place on the list of …read more!

Happy Birthday, Ralph Fiennes!

Dec 23, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

Actor Birthdays, Fiennes, Fiennes Interviews, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Ralph Fiennes, the actor who played Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 53rd birthday! In honor of his special day, here’s an AMC promotional video from 2011, where Fiennes describes the final battle between Harry and Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II, and talks about his inspiration …read more!

UPDATE: J.K. Rowling, Matthew Lewis and Evanna Lynch support casting of Hermione in ‘Cursed Child’

Dec 21, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

J.K. Rowling herself has spoken about the casting announcements made yesterday. Noma Dumezweni – a woman of colour – will be playing Hermione Granger! For the most part, the Potter fandom have been the loyal, welcoming and imaginative people they always have been. Some merely argue that this actress wasn’t their personal view of Hermione – and, of course, …read more!

Trio cast for ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’!

Dec 20, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Cursed Child will be hitting London’s Palace Theare next summer, and Daily Mail reporter Baz Bamigboye (@BazBam) just tweeted the names and photos of the actors cast as Harry, Ron, and Hermione! Paul Thornley will be portraying Ron Weasley: Noma Dumezweni as Hermione Granger: And, finally – Jamie Parker as Harry! Here they are together: How exciting! Let …read more!

Eddie Redmayne talks “Fantastic Beasts” with Parade Magazine

Dec 20, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News, Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne has been receiving a lot of attention for his role in The Danish Girl, for which he recently received SAG and Golden Globe nominations. Parade Magazine got the chance to sit down with the soon-to-be Fantastic Beasts star, to talk about his acting career. Of course, Fantastic Beasts came up! Though do to the statute of …read more!

Colin Farrell and Daniel Radcliffe Read Mean Tweets

Dec 20, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News, Radcliffe

Celebrity Mean Tweets has become a fan-favorite segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live. A-list actors and many other famous persons are given mean tweets written about themselves, and must read them in front of a camera to gage their reactions. In the newest segment, the 9th edition of Celebrity Mean Tweets, Harry Potter actor, Daniel Radcliffe, …read more!



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