Archive for June, 2016

New House Banners of “Cursed Child”

Jun 08, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Art, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, Pottermore

As Leaky stated on all of its social media, we will be honoring J.K. Rowling and the cast and crew of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s wishes to “Keep the Secrets.” We will not be reporting on any content of Cursed Child, but we will share any small details that Pottermore–J.K. Rowling’s website–deems acceptable …read more!

Writers, Cast, and Crew Discuss ‘Cursed Child’ Journey to the Stage

Jun 08, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, News

Last week, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany–both co-writers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child alongside J.K. Rowling–sat down with producers, actors, and other major forces in the play’s production for a roundtable discussion. The participants talked about the story’s conception, the decision to tell the story in play format, and–naturally–the difficulty of avoiding spoilers.   …read more!

Dan Radcliffe Talks about the Strange Roles He has Played

Jun 08, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, Movies, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews

In a recent interview with GQ earlier this week, Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) talked about his journey from playing our favorite boy wizard, to playing the role of a farting corpse in his new film, Swiss Army Man. Radcliffe has played a diverse set of roles, and Now You See Me Two has him playing a …read more!

UPDATED: More Information on Ordering Copies of ‘Cursed Child’ Internationally

Jun 08, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Pottermore

UPDATED: We have recently heard back from Little, Brown who will be publishing Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts. On international publishing Little, Brown clarified, saying: “We are not the ebook publishers so it’s best to check with Pottermore (who are) but if useful, [Little, Brown]  [would suggest] links for Apple, Amazon & Google for Australia …read more!

Matt Lewis talks “Post-Potter” in New Interview

Jun 07, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Interviews, HP Cast, Interviews, Lewis, Lewis Interviews, Movies

Harry Potter alum, Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) recently sat down for a photoshoot with Interview Magazine. In this photo shoot, Matt kept all of his clothes on. He also discussed his life in the five years since the wrap up of the Harry Potter films.   Matt Lewis has covered a number of roles since …read more!

First Public Preview of ‘Cursed Child’ — It Starts Today!

Jun 07, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Several hours ago, Part 1 of the first public preview of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child began at the Palace Theatre in London.     The first public preview of #HarryPotterPlay #CursedChild has just started. Welcome to Hogwarts! #KeepTheSecrets pic.twitter.com/cnDYxkUC7m — Harry Potter Play (@HPPlayLDN) June 7, 2016   The photo above–tweeted by the official Cursed …read more!

Please, No Spoilers!

Jun 06, 2016

Posted by: James

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

J.K. Rowling has a message for the fans of Harry Potter, which she posted to her twitter this morning. In that video she asks that all of Harry’s fans stay spoiler free after seeing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts 1 and 2, so that as many people as possible will be able to enjoy …read more!

J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne on ‘Cursed Child’ Opening TOMORROW!

Jun 06, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Casting, Directors, Exclusives, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, News, Producers, Release Parties

Cursed Child is set to start preview performances tomorrow, and in the midst of J.K. Rowling, director John Tiffany and writer Jack Thorne preparing for their opening day, The Guardian spoke to them about their two years of collaboration on the project. Commenting on the ‘warmth and ease’ of the relationship between the three creators, writer Sarah Crompton says that …read more!

Evanna Lynch is… a Gryffindor!

Jun 04, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Lynch, Lynch Interviews, News, Pottermore

Pottermore recently interviewed Matthew Lewis, Rupert Grint and Bonnie Wright, following up each interview with a sorting. So far, the only actor to be sorted into their character’s Hogwarts house was Bonnie Wright, who matched Ginny Weasley’s Gryffindor traits. Evanna Lynch was also invited to speak to Pottermore about what the series means to her, and as …read more!

Dan Radcliffe on Seeing ‘Cursed Child’ and Starring in ‘Now You See Me 2’

Jun 04, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Movies, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews

Inquirer.net recently sat down to talk to Daniel Radcliffe about Cursed Child, magic and his acting career thus far. Dan recently starred in Swiss Army Man and Victor Frankenstein, and will soon be appearing as Walter Mabry in Now You See Me 2. Mabry is a wealthy, magical entrepreneur who has captured the Horsemen (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave …read more!



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