Archive for April, 2016

Katherine Waterston talks to Pottermore about her role as Tina in ‘Fantastic Beasts’!

Apr 14, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, News, Yates

The ever-mysterious Pottermore Correspondent managed to sneak in an interview with Katherine Waterston, on the set of Fantastic Beasts. She ‘perfectly inhabits’ the character of Tina Goldstein, according to Pottermore, and we can’t wait to see for ourselves the level of talent David Yates clearly saw in her: ‘We were standing in the pouring rain with David Yates and …read more!

Disney tease ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at CinemaCon

Apr 14, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Films, News, Watson

CinemaCon attendees waited with high hopes to see some Beauty and the Beast footage featuring Emma Watson, but it seems they’ll have to wait like the rest of us – Disney are doing very well at keeping it under wraps! However, they did say Emma Watson is ‘extraordinary’ as Belle in their current screen-tests (obviously), making us …read more!

New Photo of Rupert Grint in ‘Adolf the Artist’

Apr 14, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Grint, News

A new image of Rupert Grint in Adolf the Artist (previously The Artist) has emerged, also featuring Game of Thrones’ Iwan Rheon (below). Rupert Grint will be portraying August (Gustl) Kubizek, whilst Rheon will be playing Hitler. Ice Cream Man gives us a synopsis of the upcoming drama: “Adolf Hitler has been portrayed on screen many times – but never …read more!

Warner Bros. Give a Star-Studded CinemaCon Presentation

Apr 14, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, News, Redmayne, Warner Bros., Yates

Warner Bros. showcased their huge list of talented actors and crew members involved in making their highly anticipated films at this year’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas, including clips from Fantastic Beasts and Yates’ Legend of Tarzan. According to Business Wire, Warner Bros. focussed their presentation on trailers and  some never-before-seen footage from the films, illustrating a statement by CEO Tsujihara about the …read more!

Helen Mirren: Alan Rickman “Would Be Proud” of Last Movie

Apr 13, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, Movies, News, Rickman

Earlier this week, Alan Rickman’s last film, Eye in the Sky, had its UK red carpet premiere. While attending the event, Dame Helen Mirren talked about her beloved co-star, who unexpectedly past away earlier this year from a short battle with late stages of pancreatic cancer. Dame Mirren said that Alan Rickman would be proud …read more!

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Opens its doors to Privet Drive!

Apr 13, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, News, Pottermore, Warner Bros.

In celebration of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’s 15th Anniversary, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London will be opening the doors to Privet Drive, from Friday 27 May to Monday 6 June! Walk around the living room, and delight in Vernon and Petunia’s choice of decoration, fondly remembering the times that the wizarding world intruded on that …read more!

Evanna Lynch Appears at IFTA Awards

Apr 13, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

HP Cast, Lynch, Lynch Interviews, Murray, Murray Interviews, News

Evanna Lynch attended the IFTA Awards 2016 at The Westbury Hotel and Mansion House in Dublin on Saturday night (April 9th). She looked absolutely stunning, as did Robbie Jarvis (who played young James Potter in Order of the Phoenix, and is currently in a relationship with Evanna) announcing on Instagram after the event: “After an especially …read more!

New Attractions Opened at WWOHP Japan

Apr 13, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, News, Theme Park

Yesterday, an opening ceremony took place for the newest attractions at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Japan: Wand Studies and Wand Magic. Information on the new attractions are below (thanks to Mugglenet for the heads up!): Wand Magic                        A special Interactive Wand …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe in ‘Privacy’ at the Public

Apr 12, 2016

Posted by: Katie Eller

News, Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe, who has been in the spotlight since before Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone debuted, is set to star in the Public Theater‘s production of the play Privacy, Variety announced this morning. Is the irony of such a popular entertainment icon featuring in a play called “privacy” in the “public” theater intentional?  Perhaps.  The …read more!

British Secret Intelligence Agency Helped Protect Harry Potter

Apr 12, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, J.K. Rowling, News

Back before 2007, when Harry Potter books had yet to be published, the need to protect the unread Harry Potter plot skyrocketed. There have been many reports in the past that describe the security measures taken to keep unpublished Harry Potter books a secret. Little did we know, that security even stretched to GCHQ, a …read more!



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