Archive for March, 2016

UPDATE: Publishing Partners Release Press Statements on ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Merchandise

Mar 31, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, News, Products, Publishers, Scholastic

Following last week’s announcement of the publishing partners assisting with the creation and distribution of Fantastic Beasts merchandise and companion books, press releases from the publishers are circulating, giving us little hints at what to expect. The CEO of Insight Editions, Raoul Goff, said of the announcement: “Insight is thrilled to continue working with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, extending …read more!

‘Harry Potter: Magical Places & Characters’ Colouring Book Out Now!

Mar 31, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Movie Art, News, Scholastic

We all loved the Harry Potter and Harry Potter: Magical Creatures colouring books by Scholastic. The exciting news is, Harry Potter: Magical Places and Characters is available now! According to Mugglenet, the pattern designs seem simpler in this instalment, however, the scenes themselves are extremely detailed. Check out photos of inside the book over at Mugglenet here, and get the book now on Amazon here – we …read more!

Evanna Lynch on ‘Fantastic Beasts’, Animal Welfare and being Luna!

Mar 31, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Lynch, Lynch Interviews, News, Redmayne

Evanna Lynch spoke to People about potential appearances in Fantastic Beasts, excitement about Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, and fan theories about the film, and also spoke to Buzzfeed about her role as Luna, her love for animals and her dedication to social justice. “I am so excited. Those are my two favorite things: animals and Harry Potter.” People …read more!

‘Half-Giant Hagrid’ Feature at Warner Bros. Studio Tour!

Mar 31, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Coltrane, Events, News

This April, you’ll be able to learn more about how our beloved Hagrid was brought to life on screen at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. From March 27th –  April 17th 2016, the feature will reveal the great efforts gone to by producers, costume designers and the special effects teams to turn Robbie Coltrane into the loveable Half-Giant magical …read more!

David Yates talks to EW about his “Legend of Tarzan”

Mar 30, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Movies, News, Yates

This week, as a part of Entertainment Weekly’s 20 scoops on summer movies in 20 days, David Yates sat down with the magazine for an interview about his new film, The Legend of Tarzan. The Harry Potter director talks of why he chose his leading lady, Margot Robbie. Margot Robbie’s Jane is not going to …read more!

UPDATED: Pottermore, BuzzFeed Reveals Cover Art fro Illustrated Chamber of Secrets!

Mar 30, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Art, Bloomsbury, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Jim Kay, News, Scholastic

BuzzFeed exclusively revealed a first look at Jim Kay’s new work on the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of  Secrets. The pop-culture news site revealed the cover art, as well as one beautiful diagrammed image of a Phoenix. Please take a look at the new images below. Visit the original BuzzFeed article here.   …read more!

New Trailer for Alan Rickman in “Alice in Wonderland”

Mar 29, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, Movies, News, Rickman

We have heard his voice repeat his warning to Alice in several trailers for Disney’s new film, Alice Through the Looking Glass. Though he repeats the same warning, this time, in the newest trailer for the film, we briefly see Alan Rickman’s animated character of the Blue Butterfly (who has morphed from his role as …read more!

Watch Alan Rickman’s Final Appearance in ‘Eye in the Sky’

Mar 29, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Rickman

Eye in the Sky was released on March 11th, and reviews have been coming in as positive so far, with 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 7.7 out of 10 on IMDB (see below). The war drama stars Alan Rickman as Frank Benson, the superior who gives the go-ahead for a missile assault by a U.S. military drone on Al-Shabaab …read more!

‘Regression’ Set For Blu-ray Release in May

Mar 29, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Thewlis, Watson

Regression, starring Emma Watson and David Thewlis, is set to be released on Blu-Ray on May 10th. High Def Digest reports: “Minnesota, 1990. Detective Bruce Kenner (Ethan Hawke) investigates the case of young Angela (Emma Watson), who accuses her father, John Gray (David Dencik), of an unspeakable crime. When John unexpectedly and without recollection admits …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe’s Throwback Photo With Matthew Lewis

Mar 29, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Grint, HP Cast, Lewis, News, Radcliffe

Last Friday, Dan Radcliffe posted an adorable photo to Google+ of the day David Heyman took him, Matthew Lewis and Rupert Grint to a WWF match, two days before Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone started filming. The photo only included Matt and Dan, but Dan left a lovely message supporting his fellow actor’s role …read more!



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