Archive for February, 2016

Noma Dumezweni on Playing Hermione in Cursed Child

Feb 28, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, News

Noma Dumezweni was given the opportunity and responsibility of portraying one of the greatest literary role models on stage, playing Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Noma is a well-gifted actor very equipped to do the job, though she has already faced some adversity because of her casting. With the support of …read more!

Harry Melling Promotes New West End Show, “Hand to God”

Feb 26, 2016

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Leung, Melling, News

Harry Melling, the actor who portrayed Dudley Dursley in The “Harry Potter” films, has been busily promoting his new show “Hand to God,” The Daily Mail reports. The play, which is being staged at The Vaudeville theatre in London’s West End, will run until June 11. Melling appeared on British talk show “Lorraine” on Wednesday to promote …read more!

Cursed Child Rehearsals have Begun!

Feb 26, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

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

From the Twitter feeds of Pottermore and the Harry Potter Play, we were told that rehearsals for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have begun! This means casting has been completed, which leaves the audience with many questions of who are the actors playing other main characters (Ginny, the kids, etc.). Even though the only …read more!

Emma Watson talks Feminism with Gloria Steinem

Feb 26, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, News, Watson Interviews

After completing My Life on the Road, the first book in her feminist bookclub “Our Shared Shelf,” Emma Watson met with author Gloria Steinem in London on Wednesday, to discuss her role as Hermione, her choice to take a break from acting to focus on activism, and more broad ideas on Feminism. Huffington Post published details …read more!

Pottermore gives a closer look at 1920s witch fashion!

Feb 26, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Crew Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Pottermore

Pottermore met with costume designer Colleen Atwood, to discuss the inspiration for the costumes of the Goldstein sisters (Tina and Queenie) in Fantastic Beasts. First, Tina Goldstein’s “sensible, storm-coloured outfit”. Tina is portrayed by Katherine Waterston, in an adorable earthy green hat. Atwood describes the thought process surrounding the types of colours and fabrics she used …read more!

Maggie Smith’s Remembrance of Alan Rickman in New NPR Interview

Feb 24, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, News, Smith Interviews

Maggie Smith (Professor Minerva McGonagall) was recently interviewed on NPR, during their Fresh Air segments. Smith has been promoting her newest movie, The Lady in the Van. The interview largely focused on Maggie Smith’s comedic roll as homeless woman named Mary Shepherd, living in a van parked in writer Alan Bennett’s driveway for 15 years. While …read more!

Sneak Peek of Hollywoods’ Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Feb 24, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News, Theme Park

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Universal Hollywood has been undergoing technical trials, allowing groups of lucky people test out the park before its grand opening April 7th. Theme parks typically under go technical trials, to ensure all is in working order when hoards of people flow into the park to experience …read more!

The Secrets Behind Half-Giant Hagrid to be Revealed at WB London Studio Tour

Feb 23, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fan Events, News, Warner Bros., WB Shop

In honor of the 15th Anniversary of the first Harry Potter film, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, The Making of Harry Potter, has been hosting a series of special events. Having just wrapped up their “Welcome to Hogwarts” special feature, yesterday, the studio is looking forward to new surprises. “The Secrets Behind Half-Giant Hagrid”  is …read more!

Harry Melling as the Next Doctor Who?

Feb 23, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, Melling, Melling Interviews, News

We raised the question a few weeks ago, of how the Doctor Who world would change with a woman Doctor, and how fans felt specifically about Emma Watson playing the part. What we didn’t discuss, was the age of the Doctor. Harry Melling, who played Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter series, has expressed interest …read more!

Rupert Grint sings on ‘Le Grand Journal’

Feb 22, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Grint, News

Last week, Rupert Grint made an appearance on French TV show Le Grand Journal, where singer Joyce Jonathan managed to convince him into an impromptu performance of Ed Sheeran’s “Lego House”.  Having starred in the music video in 2011, Grint gave it his best shot. Watch the clip below!



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