Archive for July, 2016

Fantastic Beasts Sequel to Take Series in A Different Direction

Jul 15, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

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

We still have several months of waiting until the Fantastic Beasts comes to theaters but J.K. Rowling and David Yates have already started talking about the sequel. Jo has already finished the script for the second Fantastic Beasts movie and passed it on to Yates to read. In this Entertainment Weekly article, Yates talks about …read more!

A Cursed Child Movie? Probably Not.

Jul 15, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Rumor

There has been quite a lot of speculation in regards to J.K. Rowling’s new play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child becoming a film. This new flurry of rumors is because Warner Brothers has recently filed for a copyright regarding the play. However, according to The Telegraph the copyright is for much more than a film. …read more!

Bloomsbury Announces Theme for HP Book Night 2017

Jul 14, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Bloomsbury, Books, J.K. Rowling, News, Publishers, Scholastic

The ever-growing and popular Harry Potter Book Night, a night celebrating the publication of the Harry Potter books, is coming back in 2017! Bloomsbury recently announced the theme for the 2017 Harry Potter Book Night, taking place Thursday 2nd February. Many of our favorite characters are Hogwarts professors. Many of the Harry Potter series most …read more!

Paul Thornley Talks ‘Cursed Child’: New Characters, Keeping the Secrets, and Being Married to Hermione

Jul 13, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, News

More than simply being one of Harry Potter’s best friends, Ron Weasley is an iconic character in his own right. In a recent interview with the Pottermore correspondent, Paul Thornley–Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child–took the time to share a little about what it’s like.  “It’s massive. It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever …read more!

Carmen Ejogo’s Magical Reasons for Making Her ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Character Left-Handed

Jul 12, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Pottermore

According to Pottermore, Carmen Ejogo’s interest in history led to her insisting that her character, Seraphina Picquery, was left-handed. Of course, Carmen herself is left-handed, but that doesn’t stop her having a creative, thoughtful reason for adding to her character’s personality: ‘It’s been a lot of fun to come up with a look and a personality that has …read more!

Ralph Fiennes Had to Be Persuaded to Play Voldemort!

Jul 11, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fiennes, Fiennes Interviews, News, Radcliffe

After Dan Radcliffe admitted to actually being intimidated by Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort, Ralph told Metro that he almost didn’t take the role that he played so convincingly! Digital Spy reports: “I took ages to be persuaded to do Harry Potter and I have no regrets at all. I didn’t know the books. I had seen the first Harry Potter film and …read more!

PotterCast #258 – PukWhatgie?

Jul 10, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News

Get excited Leaky followers–everyone’s favorite Harry Potter podcast is back with another new episode! The Harry Potter world is very much a live, with new content being added faster than fans can react and become excited. With all this hot news, PotterCast is back, and attempting to tackle the Potter Universe with lively discussion–may take …read more!

“Spread the Light” Fundraiser for J.K. Rowling’s Birthday

Jul 09, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Charity, Contests, Fans, News

It is that time of year again! J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter’s birthday is just around the corner and more than 20 Harry Potter fansites are coming together in support of a cause to honor our beloved philanthropic author and her boy wizard that changed lives. This year, Spread the Light is hosting a fundraiser–with …read more!

Emma Watson Unveils “Beauty and the Beast” Poster!

Jul 09, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, Movies, Watson

Earlier this week, Emma Watson had the privilege of revealing the first movie poster for her much-anticipated film, Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast. The poster features the film’s iconic red rose in it’s frosted protective glass. The beautiful flower is alive and healthy, without a single petal dropped. The surrounding castle is dark, cold, …read more!

Take a Closer Look at the Set of Cursed Child!

Jul 09, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Pottermore, Props-Sets, SetReports

Pottermore are going behind the scenes of Harry Potter in the Cursed Child in the coming weeks, to learn more about how the unique set design of the play was constructed. Tony Award-winning set designer Christine Jones (Close to You, Spring Awakening and Let the Right One In)  introduces the Pottermore series by talking about bringing the set together …read more!



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