Archive for May, 2016

Tickets on Sale for ‘Privacy’ Starring Daniel Radcliffe

May 26, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

HP Cast, News, Radcliffe

Tickets are now available for purchase for the off-Broadway production of Privacy, starring Daniel Radcliffe. As announced last month, Radcliffe is set to take on the role of “The Writer” in the play, which is inspired by the revelations of Edward Snowden and explores the concept of privacy in the digital age.   This unusual play …read more!

Helena Bonham Carter Gives Insight on the Red Queen

May 25, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Bonham Carter, Bonham Carter Interviews, Movies, News, Rickman

Helena Bonham Carter has always been one to take on more anomalous roles in her acting career. The Red Queen definitely does not differ from this pattern. With her abnormally large head and a tendency to order beheadings onto others, the role is one that Helena enjoys quite a bit. She gave a interview with …read more!

Rare Prisoner of Azkaban Poster to be Auctioned in Watford

May 25, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Films, Movies, Oldman, Posters, Props-Sets, Sales

Excalibur Auctions will be selling off a Sirius Black ‘wanted’ style poster from the promotion of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban film in just a few days time. The promotional poster is one of less than ten of this kind known to be produced for the film, leading Excalibur Auctions to call this ‘one of the rarest posters …read more!

Funko Pop! Announce Hogwarts Express and Harry Potter Mystery Minis

May 25, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Products, Toys

Funko Pop! Rides will soon be releasing their newest addition: The Hogwarts Express! The train comes in three separate sets: the front engine (which comes with a Harry Potter figure) and two carriages, which come with Ron and Hermione. The complete train measures 45cm in length. Get your hands on the Funko Pop! Hogwarts Express this June!     Harry …read more!

Our First Look at Emma Watson in “Beauty and the Beast”

May 23, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, Movies, News, Watson

This morning, the first trailer for Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast debuted on ABC’s Good Morning America (ABC is owned by Disney, and is a considered a Disney company). Many fans waited with anticipation since yesterday’s announcement. Fans were hoping for a first look at Emma Watson as Belle–in her classic blue dress and white …read more!

Stars Sign Letter To Keep Britain in the EU

May 22, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Bonham Carter, HP Cast, News

Actors, authors, artists, and musicians alike are taking stand to urge voters against Britain leaving the EU. Stars, including our own Helena Bonham Carter and Sir John Hurt and Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, argue that taking such a step would hurt the creative industries in Britain. Over 250 celebrities signed the letter, published by the …read more!

Christian Coulson Discusses Tom Riddle

May 22, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Coulson, Coulson Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews

Bustle recently sat down with Christian Coulson, to discuss his portrayal of young Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Coulson revealed that he could empathise with his character relatively easily (minus the genocidal, racist tendencies, of course). Raised in Wool’s Orphanage in London, Tom Riddle was a troubled, isolated, child – Coulson says …read more!

First Look at ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Tomorrow!

May 22, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Films, Thompson, Watson

Emma Watson will star as Belle in the live-action remake of the Disney classic, Beauty and the Beast in March 2017. Harry Potter‘s Emma Thompson is also set to feature in the film (as Mrs Potts). Paige O’Hara (who voiced Belle in the original animated Disney film) recently gave her verdict on Emma Watson as the leading lady, which …read more!

Here’s Your Chance for ‘Cursed Child’ Tickets: Introducing “The Friday Forty”

May 21, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

If you missed your chance to snag tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I and II when they went on sale, you’re in luck: Pottermore reports that starting June 3, the Cursed Child website will be releasing tickets for some of the best seats in the house as part of a special ticketing event called …read more!

Warick Davis Goes One-on-One with Lumos CEO

May 21, 2016

Posted by: James

Charity, Extras Interviews, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News

It seems sort of symbolic that JK Rowling, who made her fortunes writing a story about the good and bad outcomes of being an orphan, would then take that immense wealth and create one of the most impactful organizations on the planet. Lumos was started to eliminate orphanages on a global scale. One of our …read more!



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