Archive for October, 2016

Eddie Redmayne Does a Magic Trick on ‘The Graham Norton Show’!

Oct 31, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, HP Cast, News, Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne was assisted by Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr Strange, Sherlock) and Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) in showing the audience an amazing magic trick on Friday night’s Graham Norton Show – he even used Newt Scamander’s wand! Graham gave him a ‘totally ordinary’ (magic) children’s colouring book, and explained that the inspiration for his tricks came …read more!

Hot Topic’s Line of “Fantastic Beasts” Fashion–Nov 8!

Oct 31, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Exclusives, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fun, News, WB Shop

Seen the trailers for Fantastic Beasts and admired Newt’s coat, the dresses, and more? Hot Topic is giving Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts fans the opportunity to own replicas of icon pieces from the Fantastic Beasts films. The 1920’s inspired line of fashion includes pieces like Newt’s coat (YUS!), Tina’s coat, flapper dresses and more!   The …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ at MCM London Comic Con 2016!

Oct 30, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Fan Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interactive, Movies, News, Tech, Warner Bros.

London’s MCM Comic Con took place at the Excel this weekend, and the Fantastic Beasts panel was – as expected – hugely popular! Stop by the wizarding world stand at @MCMComicCon this weekend to celebrate #FantasticBeasts #IWantToBeAWizard #Breaktherules #Daydream pic.twitter.com/CfaivXrWvO — Fantastic Beasts (@BeastsMovieUK) 28 October 2016 We got to play wizard 2day with #FantasticBeasts #GoogleDaydream …read more!

Happy Birthday, Molly Weasley!

Oct 30, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Birthdays, Character Birthdays, News

Today (30th October) we celebrate the birthday of one of the strongest and most giving, loving women in the Potter series: Molly Weasley! Not only is Mrs Weasley a great mother, but a talented multi-tasker, clearly has a knack for crafts (I bet she could help me to knit my own Ravenclaw scarf!), a fighter – as …read more!

Starlight Children’s Charity Hosting a Special Screening of Fantastic Beasts

Oct 29, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Charity, Fantastic Beasts, News

Calling all Dumbledore’s Army, Order of the Pheonix, and other loving, supportive Harry Potter fans. Starlight, a Children’s Charity in London, is hosting a special screening of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to raise funds in support of helping seriously ill children smile this Holiday Season. The screening will be a 3D showing …read more!

Moleskine Notebooks is Creating an AMAZING Harry Potter Line!

Oct 29, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Exclusives, Products, WB Shop

Moleskine, a company well-known for their professional planners and journals, celebrated the magic of story telling by unveiling it’s new Harry Potter notebooks earlier this week! One of the two notebooks features the Marauder’s Map titled “I Solemnly Swear that I am up to No Good” on it’s clothe cover. The second journal is titled …read more!

Pottercast Episode #262 – LeakyCon 2016!

Oct 29, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News

  Pottercast came together at LeakyCon 2016 to bring Potter fans a chance to be apart of a live recording of Leaky’s official podcast! LeakyCon just wrapped up another exciting, event-packed Harry Potter conference in Burbank (Lost Angeles), California.   This Pottercast hit iTunes feeds Wednesday, earlier this week. The description is as follows: “Witches, …read more!

First Look at Helena Bonham Carter in Ocean’s 8

Oct 27, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Bonham Carter, Films, Movies, News

Ocean’s 8, a continuation of the films starring George Clooney, has officially begun production. Some of the cast has been spotted in-costume during filming in New York City; including Sandra Bullock, who will be playing Danny Ocean’s sister, and our beloved Helena Bonham Carter. In the film, Bullock’s character will form a band of thieves …read more!

Pottermore Reveals – A magical insight in to Newt Scamander’s case!

Oct 26, 2016

Posted by: Georgia Gates

Fantastic Beasts, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore

As we already know, Newt Scamander’s worn and seemingly unsuspecting brown case gives away very little to the eyes of a No-Maj. Yet inside, hidden behind the ‘Muggle Worthy’ setting, lies the fantastic beasts he so desperately intends on protecting. This week, Pottermore have revealed their experience on set, stepping in to the magical world …read more!

In Memory of Richard Harris, 14 years later

Oct 26, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News

Yesterday was the 14th anniversary of the late Richard Harris’ passing at aged 72, and we’re so grateful we got to see him in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets – he was such a brilliant Dumbledore, some might say the best! He had a colourful acting career, both on camera and on stage. …read more!



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