Archive for December, 2016

Rowling Contributes “Harry Potter” Quote to Comic Book Tribute

Dec 19, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Charity, Harry and the Potters, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, News

After the horrific mass shooting at an Orlando nightclub June 12 of this year, comic book author and screenwriter Marc Andreyko felt moved to help. He decided to create a comic book, eventually titled “Love is Love,” that would benefit the victims. Andreyko wanted well-known, recognizable contributors–names that would draw fans and attention to his project, reaching the …read more!

Miriam Margolyes Performs Dickens’ Women

Dec 18, 2016

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Margoyles, Media, News

Miriam Margolyes, Harry Potter’s Professor Sprout, performed her one-woman show, Dickens’ Women, at the Christmas Dickensian Festival this past week in Malton. Dickens’ Women was also co-written by Margolyes herself, with help from Sonia Fraser, and was first debuted in 1989 for the Edinburgh Festival. It has since gone on two very popular world tours …read more!

Lumos Posts Christmas Message from J.K. Rowling

Dec 18, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Charity, Davis, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, Leaky, Lynch, News

Many of you are already familiar with Rowling’s charity, Lumos, committed to deinstitutionalizing orphanages and bringing those children into much-needed and desired homes. She posted a special message on the site calling for the continued partnership of supporters and fans. She says: “Lumos is working to change the lives of these children every single day. …read more!

Dan Fogler’s Favorite Fantastic Beast

Dec 18, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

News

There were so many amazing, beautiful, and interesting beasts that we had the pleasure of being introduced to in the Fantastic Beasts movie. Some may think it near impossible to pick a favorite, there are too many to choose from! But Dan Fogler, who portrayed our beloved Jacob Kowalski, has finally decided which beast he loves best. …read more!

‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’ Coming to the Stage

Dec 18, 2016

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Potter News, Tales of Beedle the Bard

The Quarry Theatre in Bedford will be bringing J.K. Rowling’s ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’ to life in a stage adaptation. Three of the five tales from the book are to be recreated for the performance. The only story definitively announced to be included is ‘The Fountain of Fair Fortune,’ but hints were given …read more!

Timothy Spall is charismatic in “Denial”

Dec 17, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, Movies, News, Review, Spall

Denial, starring Timothy Spall (Peter Pettigrew), tells the true story of writer and historian Deborah Lipstadt’s defense of the Holocaust in a courtroom confrontation with denier David Irving (Spall). First reviews of the film focus largely on Spall’s portrayal of Irving, and give mixed views on the value of his charismatic portrayal of the character. …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ in the line up for Visual Effects Academy Award Nomination!

Dec 17, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Awards, Films, Honors/Awards, Movies, News

The Oscars are fast approaching, and it’s about time we had another Potter-related film in the running at the awards! The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says the visual effects of Fantastic Beasts are most definitely enough to get the film in the top ten eligible for an nomination at the Oscars. Entertainment Weekly reports: “This …read more!

David Tennant cast as voice of Scrooge McDuck in Disney’s ‘DuckTales’

Dec 17, 2016

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Media, News, Tennant

David Tennant, who played Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, as well as one of the many Doctors on Dr. Who, has been cast to voice one of the main characters, Uncle Scrooge McDuck in Disney’s revival of  their classic animated series ‘DuckTales.’ The series, for those who never watched …read more!

Mark Williams to voice Dad in ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’

Dec 17, 2016

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Actor Interviews, Media, News, Williams, Williams Interviews

  Mark Williams, the actor who played the lovable Arthur Weasley, will be the voice of Dad in ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,’ a Channel 4, Lupus Films and Walker Productions’ animated adaptation of the best-selling children’s book. The book, by the same name, was written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. It is, …read more!

Harry Hits the Road? A Look at the Future of Global Theater

Dec 17, 2016

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Broadway, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Many Harry Potter fans around the world were excited for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child–seeing the eighth story, and in a new medium, on stage! But fans who didn’t live near London found the idea bittersweet. For most London was simply too far away, too expensive, and just reading the script isn’t satisfying enough (believe …read more!



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