Archive for March, 2016

Matthew Lewis on ‘This Morning’

Mar 09, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Grint, Lewis, Lewis Interviews, News

Matthew Lewis appeared on U.K. show This Morning on Monday, to talk about his role as Sean Balmforth in ITV’s Happy Valley. Balmforth has a ‘murky back story’, currently putting him as suspect of a nasty crime, and with only two episodes to go, Lewis teases at answers to come: “We’ve got two episodes to go. We’re going to …read more!

Emma Watson Launches HeForShe Arts Week

Mar 09, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News, Watson

On International Women’s Day, Emma Watson was in New York, fulfilling her role as the Women’s Ambassador to the United Nations. Watson made a small speech to launch HeForShe Arts Week, as a part of her gender equality initiative. Watson gave a small speech, which can be seen below, talking of the importance of art, …read more!

The Women of Harry Potter

Mar 08, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, News, Watson

In the muggle world, Emma Watson has become a feminist figurehead as the United Nations Women’s Goodwill Ambassador. She has created gender equality campaigns, a feminist book club, and given many speeches and interviews about her views on women in society, her latest with Esquire magazine. It is International Women’s Day, and Emma is blowing …read more!

History of Magic in North America, Lesson Number 1: Native American Magic

Mar 08, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore

As we reported yesterday, J.K. Rowling will be releasing a series of stories throughout the week, starting today at 9:00 AM EST, 2:00 PM GMT. We’re delighted to reveal piece one of ‘History of Magic in North America’ by @jk_rowling: https://t.co/EEdMJDtIfA pic.twitter.com/TNtJQwIp1z — Pottermore (@pottermore) March 8, 2016 Part one of a History of Magic in …read more!

The History of Magic in North America

Mar 07, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

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

Earlier this morning, Pottermore, The Telegraph, and Entertainment Weekly released a video promoting new Wizarding World stories to come from Harry Potter author, J.K. Rowling. The one-minute video promotes the history of America as never heard or seen before, more magical and amazing than we know thus far. The video also links all of this …read more!

J.K. Rowling is full of the Best Kind of Surprises

Mar 06, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

J.K. Rowling, News

J.K. Rowling is a funny woman, and she loves springing the best kind of jokes and surprises on her Twitter. But what happens when she brings her spunk from the Twitterverse to the real world? Sheer wonderfulness. This week, J.K. Rowling paid a surprise visit to her favorite Scottish Library. It all began with a …read more!

Harry Potter and the 2016 Olivier Awards

Mar 06, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Branagh, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, News, Staunton

Harry Potter actors have been making a splash with the success of their new acting projects. Their stage work has been exceptional, as well as their silver screen work–Olivier exceptional. Both members of the old and new Harry Potter family have been honored with nominations. Among the nominees are Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge), Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy …read more!

Anthony Boyle to Play Scorpius Malfoy in “Cursed Child”

Mar 06, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, News

Over the weekend, it may or may not have been leaked that the young actor, Anthony Boyle, is playing Scorpius Malfoy in the stage production of the eighth Harry Potter story. The quick eyes at MuggleNet and SnitchSeeker spotted an update on the young actors resume…that has mysteriously been re-edited and the information has disappeared.   …read more!

Matt Lewis in “Happy Valley” and “Me Before You”

Mar 05, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, Lewis, Lewis Interviews, News

Matt Lewis has been keeping busy since his Potter days. He is currently working on several projects, including the BBC1 TV crime drama, Happy Valley, and the spring-break romantic comedy flick, Me Before You. The Mirror sat down with Matt and talked about his acting journey from playing the heroic Neville Longbottom to Happy Valley’s villainous …read more!

Evanna Lynch on Being Vegan

Mar 05, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Lynch, News

Last week, Evanna Lynch accepted a Burke Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Discourse Through the Arts in Dublin. At the ceremony, Evanna gave a speech on being vegan, catching the attention of many foodies around the world, even VegNews. Evanna talked of the reasons why she is vegan, siting facts on the environment and animal …read more!



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