Archive for October, 2016

Could The Cursed Child Be Heading to Broadway Next Year?

Oct 10, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

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

Could the JK Rowling inspired story about Harry Potter’s youngest son be crossing the pond next year? Hypable.com is reporting that the eighth story in the Potter series could be hitting Broadway as early as next year. The New York Post reports that The Cursed Child may move into New York’s Al Hirschfeld Theater “next season,” meaning …read more!

Eddie Redmayne Discovers His Patronus

Oct 08, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Pottermore, Redmayne

Pottermore plunged Eddie Redmayne even farther into the Wizarding World by having him discover his patronus. With the Fantastic Beasts movie only a little over a month away, they thought it only fitting that their star participate in the phenomenon that the Patronus test has become. After the test was revealed, everyone and their mothers took it. …read more!

Pottermore Debuts the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Theme Song and Soundtrack!

Oct 07, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Composers, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, Music, News, Pottermore

Pottermore have debuted the Fantastic Beasts soundtrack, by releasing the movie’s theme song! It’s absolutely beautiful – just a warning: the nostalgia might make you more than a little emotional! We are thrilled to debut the very first track from the #FantasticBeasts soundtrack, composed by James Newton Howard: https://t.co/FqYdWp1fTO pic.twitter.com/Hr4b3YrNjE — Pottermore (@pottermore) October 7, 2016 Listen to the …read more!

“Fantastic Beasts” Fan Event Oct. 13, Win Tickets

Oct 06, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

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

As Leaky reported last week, Warner Bros. will be hosing a Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them fan event next week, on October 13. A live Q&A event with the cast of Fantastic Beasts will be held at a central location in in London, and live streamed to 10 IMAX theaters around the world–including …read more!

UK Competition to Feature in a ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Advert Closes TOMORROW!

Oct 06, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Contests, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Warner Bros.

Live in the UK and want to feature in a Fantastic Beasts advert on Channel 4? Here’s your chance! Channel 4 is running a competition which ends at 12pm tomorrow (7th October). You have to be over 16 years old and available on the 17th October to go to central London, so check your diaries! There are …read more!

J.K. Rowling Introduces MACUSA: Magic In North America #3

Oct 06, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Pottermore, Warner Bros.

MACUSA – The Magical Congress of the United States of America – will feature heavily in Fantastic Beasts. Created in 1693, it’s an important part of North American wizarding history, and illustrates the importance of the Salem Witch Trials in creating the heavily guarded community of wizards we see in 1920’s America. J.K. Rowling has written an extensive article on Pottermore, …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe to Return to the West End in ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’

Oct 06, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

HP Cast, News, Radcliffe

In what will be his first UK production since The Cripple of Inishmaan in 2013, Daniel Radcliffe is set to return to the West End in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. Dan will play the titular character Rosencrantz opposite Joshua McGuire as Guildenstern in the 50th anniversary celebratory production of the absurdist classic. In the past, Dan has expressed …read more!

J.K. Rowling Most Powerful Author 2016

Oct 05, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

J.K. Rowling, News

J.K. Rowling is truly a great person. She continually gives back to the community through charitable donations and events. Not only this but she remains one of the most powerful authors. In fact the Hollywood Reporter has named her the most powerful author of 2016. In their article they state, “Even without the Harry Potter series and …read more!

Noma Dumezweni, Miriam Margolyes, and Toby Jones Take Part in ‘Letters Live’ Charity Event

Oct 05, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

News

Noma Dumezweni (Hermione in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts 1 & 2) joins Miriam Margolyes (Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films), Toby Jones (the voice of Dobby in the Harry Potter films), and a number of other famous faces in the Letters Live charity event at Freemasons’ Hall in Covent Garden. The event–which helps raise …read more!

Harry Potter Returning to Theatres In IMAX – Beginning OCT. 13

Oct 05, 2016

Posted by: Milka Väinämö

BigNews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News

Harry Potter movies are returning to theatres! For the first time ever, you can experience the magic of the eight movies in IMAX. According to IMAX, starting Thursday, October 13, the Harry Potter films will make their comeback to the big screen. In addition to seeing the magic of the already familiar wizarding world, the …read more!



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