Archive for January, 2016

Noma Dumezweni Talks of Playing Hermione in “Cursed Child”

Jan 10, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

It would be putting it very subtly to say that Noma Dumezweni’s casting as Hermione in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child received mixed reactions. However, there are many more important discussion points and interest to take with the Harry Potter sequel other than the color of an actor or actresses skin. How Noma is …read more!

WB Studio Tour Celebrating 15th Anniversary of “Philosopher’s Stone”

Jan 10, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Movies, News, Props-Sets, Warner Bros.

2016 marks the 15th anniversary of the release of the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone. As hard as it is to believe so many years have passed since we all rushed to the theaters, as youngin’s, to see how our new favorite book series was going to be adapted to …read more!

Devon Murray and Paula DuPré Penmen to attend ‘Loveland Fire and Ice Festival’ next month

Jan 09, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Murray, News, Producers

The Loveland Fire and Ice Festival will be held in Colorado in just over a month, and in attendance are two guests from the Harry Potter series! Paula DuPré Pesmen – associate producer for the first three Harry Potter films –  will be attending the event, and also holding a meet-and-greet. Profits from the panel will go to There With …read more!

Eddie Redmayne, Dame Maggie Smith and Julie Walters nominated for Bafta Film Awards

Jan 09, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Film Awards, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, News, Redmayne, Smith, Walters

After winning both Best Actor Oscar and Bafta in 2015 for A Theory of Everything, Eddie Redmayne is nominated again in 2016 for A Danish Girl, putting him in the position of potentially receiving a Bafta double. He is up against Bryan Cranston (Trumbo), Matt Damon (The Martian), Leonardo DiCaprio (The Revenant) and Michael Fassbender (Steve Jobs). Dame Maggie Smith is …read more!

Happy Birthday Severus Snape

Jan 09, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Character Birthdays, News

Pottermore tweeted this morning, honoring Professor Severus Snape on his birthday by taking a look at his career. A neutral stance to take. J.K. Rowling wasn’t quite sure how to proceed, and posted this tweet: Been wondering how to mark Snape’s birthday without starting an argument. Here’s to him, the big hero/bully. He really was …read more!

‘A Celebration of Harry Potter 2016’ approaches, new exhibits to feature!

Jan 09, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Fan Events, News

A Celebration of Harry Potter 2016 is approaching fast! The event will be held at Universal Studios Orlando from January 29th – 31st 2016, and is not only set to feature an amazing guest line-up, but various familiar exhibits and features will also be there, including: Harry Potter: The Exhibition: An exhibit of props and pieces of worldwide Potter-mania MinaLima: Prints and reproductions …read more!

Voldemort Wore Stockings with Garters Under His Cloak, says Ralph Fiennes

Jan 08, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fiennes, Fiennes Interviews, HP Cast, Interviews, News

Ralph Fiennes appeared on the Graham Norton show (below), to speak about his previous role as Voldemort in the Harry Potter films, and as the new M in the James Bond franchise. Ralph said he’d avoided roles that required wearing prosthetics since playing Voldemort, and had some interesting costume insights for us regarding Voldemort’s wardrobe choices – some handmade stockings and  ‘fetching …read more!

Long list of ‘Harry Potter’ actors to feature in ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’

Jan 08, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bonham Carter, Fry, HP Cast, News, Rickman, Spall

Alice Through the Looking Glass is set for release on May 27th this year, and will feature many of our favourite actors from Harry Potter! Alan Rickman is returning as the voice of the Blue Caterpillar, Helena Bonham Carter will once again make a fantastic Red Queen, and Stephen Fry – a fantastic reader of the Harry Potter audiobooks – is …read more!

Emma gives details about “Our Shared Shelf”

Jan 07, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, News, Watson

Earlier this week, Emma Watson asked fans to come up with a name for a feminist book club she’d like to start. This morning she chose “Our Shared Shelf” and promised more details to come. Details have arrived! About an hour ago, Emma posted, on her Facebook page, an explanation of her thoughts behind starting …read more!

“Fantastic Beasts” Eddie Redmayne Covers UK’s GQ

Jan 07, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Interviews, News, Redmayne

The latest issue of Britain’s GQ magazine was released today, and features Fantastic Beasts leading man, Eddie Redmayne, on its covers. Eddie has been deemed the best dressed man in the world by the magazine. The full article discusses “privilege, Harry Potter and LA parties,” but offered a few sneak-peek snippets about Eddie that would make …read more!



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