Archive for March, 2016

“Cursed Child” Producer Talks how the Harry Potter Play Came to be

Mar 28, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

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

Incredibly successful, Tony-award winning, Olivier-award winning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child producer, Sonia Friedman, sat down for an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Kirsty Lang. The two talked of how the Harry Potter sequel came to be–how an idea was developed into producing a play. Though J.K. Rowling has played a large part in …read more!

Matt Lewis Featured in New “Me Before You” Trailer

Mar 28, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, Lewis, Movies, News

Warner Bros. has released a new, extended trailer for Matt Lewis’s new film, Me Before You, for the global marketing promotional campaign. This trailer briefly features Matt Lewis in his role as athletic-trainer boyfriend of Louisa “Lou” Clark, the leading lady of the film. As seen in the trailer, there is certain facial hair missing …read more!

John Williams, Tom Felton, Phelps Twins, and More Coming to Wizarding World Hollywood Opening!

Mar 22, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fan Events, News, Pottermore, Theme Park, Williams

This morning, Pottermore released the list of special guests that will be attending the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Hollywood. Among those in attendance are Harry Potter stars, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Evanna Lynch, James Phelps and Oliver Phelps for the red carpet Grand Opening on April 5. For …read more!

Publishing Partners Announced for “Fantastic Beasts”

Mar 22, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

Get those 2016 Christmas wish-lists ready! Earlier this morning, Business Wire released the press announcement of publishing partners that will be assisting in the creation and distribution of Fantastic Beasts merchandise and companion books. We will see the familiar crew coming together–Scholastic, the major American publisher of Harry Potter, HarperCollins, publishers of Harry Potter film …read more!

J.K. Rowling One of Time’s 30 Most Influential People on the Internet 2016

Mar 21, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

J.K. Rowling, News

Every year, Time Magazine gathers a list of the most influential people on the internet. Not surprisingly, our favorite tweeting author has made the list. J.K. Rowling took the number 8 spot on the list of 30 most influential internet users in 2016. Time said of the Harry Potter author,   “More than any other …read more!

Happy Birthday Gary Oldman!

Mar 21, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Birthdays, HP Cast, News

Today, Harry Potter actor Gary Oldman celebrates his 58th birthday! Mr. Oldman–a very successful British actor–played Harry Potter’s godfather, Sirius Black, in the Harry Potter films. Please join us in wishing him a very Happy Birthday!  

New Trailer (#2) for David Yates’s “Tarzan”

Mar 20, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Directors, Movies, News, Trailers, Warner Bros., Yates Interviews

Last December, Warner Bros. released the first trailer for Harry Potter director David Yates’s new film, The Legend of Tarzan. Earlier this week, a second trailer was released for the film, showing more of Tarzan’s origins that have been typically associated with retellings the legend of Tarzan. However, David Yates’s has added in his own …read more!

Evanna Lynch on Acting and ‘My Name is Emily’

Mar 19, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

HP Cast, Lynch, Lynch Interviews, News

This week, My Name is Emily screened at the Victoria Texas Independent Film Festival, where starring actress Evanna Lynch answered questions from The Victoria Advocate and continued training for her upcoming half marathon! Evanna spoke to Victoria Advocate about acting, Irish culture and her recent film, discussing her future endeavours (which hope to include far more Irish movies), her experience …read more!

Evanna Lynch, Domnhall Gleeson and Collin Farrell Nominated for IFTA Awards

Mar 19, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Awards, Gleeson, Honors/Awards, Lynch, News

Nominations for the 2016 Irish Film and Television Academy awards were announced this week, and    the list features a few names from the Harry Potter series! Evanna Lynch is nominated for Best Actress in My Name is Emily, Domhnall Gleeson is up for Best Actor in Ex Machina and Best Supporting Actor for Brooklyn. Collin Farrell – who will star in Fantastic Beasts – is also nominated …read more!

J.K. Rowling’s ‘Political Fairytale’ Put on Hold

Mar 19, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, News

Back in 2007, J.K. Rowling told us about a very intriguing new project – a ‘political fairytale’ that has yet to see the light of day:   However, this morning a fan asked her about this project, and it appears that Jo may have given up on it – for now! We can imagine how …read more!



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