Archive for July, 2016

“Fantastic Beasts” Coloring Book and Other Page-to-Screen Books

Jul 31, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News

Harper Collins, one of the core publishing partners for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, launched its Fantastic Beasts website earlier this week! The website gives fans their fist look at official Movie-Tie in books, including a Fantastic Beasts coloring book! The coloring book is one of two books on the site that features a finalized cover, …read more!

J.K. Rowling: “Harry is done now”…?

Jul 31, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

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

Remember back when J.K. Rowling said that there were always seven books planned, and only seven books, and Harry Potter novels were 100% done…BUT “never say never” on returning to Harry’s story? Then we got a play of the 8th story nine years later. Welcome back the land of ambiguity of whether or not Harry …read more!

Happy Birthday to the Late Richard Griffiths

Jul 31, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Birthdays, Birthdays, Griffiths, Griffiths Interviews, News

July 31st also marks the birthday of the late Richard Griffiths, who starred as Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter films. He gave an excellent performance throughout the series, bringing to life the iconic line: He also gave fantastic performances in Hugo, Pirates of the caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Bleak House, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and …read more!

Happy 51st Birthday, J.K. Rowling. Happy 36th, Harry Potter!

Jul 31, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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

Not only are we celebrating the release of the eighth story, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, but today also marks two very special birthdays in the muggle and wizarding worlds: It’s J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter’s birthdays, of course! Cursed Child celebrations went on through the night, just like old times. Pottermore covered the midnight celebrations from …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Gala Performance and Book Release Round-Up

Jul 30, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

With today marking one of (if not the most) important days for Potter fans since the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, the world is abuzz with excitement surrounding the impending release of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Parts 1 & 2 script book, as well as …read more!

Fantastic Beasts: Ezra Miller is a Bigger Fan than We Thought

Jul 30, 2016

Posted by: Lucy Thomas

Fantastic Beasts Movie, HP Cast, Movies, News

Ezra Miller has put more thought into being sorted into a house than many fans have realized. “It means too much to me…I respect the sorting process…I know the Sorting [Ceremony] was written by J.K. Rowling, but I still can’t risk it. What if I get Slytherin? I couldn’t live with myself. I need to …read more!

Pottermore Twitter Hosts Harry Potter Quiz Today!

Jul 30, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

News, Pottermore

At 8PM BST, the Pottermore twitter account will be hosting a Harry Potter quiz for fans to brush up on their Potter knowledge before the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. To participate and to see other fans’ answers, simply tune in to the Pottermore account and use the #PottermoreQuiz hashtag to share …read more!

J.K. Rowling Talks ‘Cursed Child’ on Red Carpet at Gala Performance

Jul 30, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

At today’s gala performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling took a moment to discuss with an interviewer the creation of the play and its unexpected, overwhelming success. When asked about her request to fans to “Keep the Secrets”, she said: “They’ve done me so proud. They’ve done me so proud. And …read more!

Happy Birthday Neville!

Jul 30, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Birthdays, Character Birthdays

Today is not only an exciting day in the muggle world, what with the book release and premiere of Cursed Child, but it is also Neville Longbottom’s 36th birthday! An auspicious day for the official opening of #CursedChild! https://t.co/fxWzGpLYEo — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 30, 2016 His determination to help his friends is seen throughout the …read more!

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Release TODAY!

Jul 30, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

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

Today is the day. This is not a drill. Today is the first time in nine years that Harry Potter fans get a full Harry Potter story (in the form of a play) about the Trio and the rest of the gang as adults, 19 years later. WHO ISN’T EXCITED? All the excitement, all the …read more!



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