Archive for December, 2016

Production Designer Stuart Craig Talks “Fantastic Beasts”

Dec 15, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Crew Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, Movies, News

Production design is a nuanced craft in the film industry. If done well, the sets blend so seamlessly into the director’s telling of the story that it belies the amount of work poured into their preparation. It’s a perfect marriage of information and intuitiveness, where research mingles with and is enhanced by creativity. Deadline talked with Oscar-contending production designers …read more!

First Look: David Tennent and Olivia Coleman in final series of Broadchurch

Dec 15, 2016

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

HP Cast, Tennant

Radiotimes.com reported on Wednesday that the popular ITV drama, Broadchurch (staring David Tennant, who played Barty Crouch Jr. in Goblet of Fire) is suspenseful and exciting and the third and final series is coming soon and the first picture reveals a new third character, played by Julie Hesmondhalgh from Netflix’s Happy Valley. There’s no details about Hesmondhalgh’s character quite …read more!

Experience the Harry Potter Score in a Film and Symphony Combined Event

Dec 15, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, Films - Soundtracks, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Movies, Music, News, Williams

If the states of Ohio and Wisconsin were not already on your bucket list, get ready to alter your travel plans! Both states will soon be offering screenings of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone accompanied by live orchestration of John William’s iconic score. The first concert event will take place March 25 and 26 at the …read more!

Obliviated

Dec 15, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Opinion

Warning: This article contains Fantastic Beasts SPOILERS. To obliviate: to erase memories from the mind. In the wizarding world, obliviation has the innocuous distinction of being classified as a memory charm. That sounds harmless enough. And it usually is. Employed by skilled ministry officials known as Obliviators, it can easily and painlessly wipe incriminating sights …read more!

Fantastic Beasts Sequel Plot Summary Revealed!

Dec 15, 2016

Posted by: Patrick Byrne

Book Reviews, Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, Films, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, MinaLima, Movies, News, Posters, Props-Sets, Publishers, Redmayne, Videos, Warner Bros.

It seems that Newt Scamander isn’t the only one letting things loose lately. Thanks to a slip up from IMDB (who have now corrected the premature error), Potterheads have finally been given a brief plot summary of the wizarding sequel. According to the film website, Newt Scamander, having been back home in Britain for two years …read more!

Handwritten Beedle the Bard Manuscript Sells for $468,000

Dec 15, 2016

Posted by: Sophia Cotraccia

Companion Books, Fans, Info, J.K. Rowling, Misc, News, Products, Tales of Beedle the Bard

A beautifully bound copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard handwritten and illustrated by JK Rowling was auctioned on December 13th by Sotheby’s. Bound in leather and inset with semi-precious stones and a silver skull, the storybook was sold to an anonymous telephone bidder for £ 368,750 (468,383 USD). Sotheby’s stated in its review of the “English Literature, …read more!

Rowling Reveals Houses of Fantastic Beasts Favorites: Tina, Queenie, and Jacob!

Dec 14, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

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

J.K. Rowling took to Twitter today looking fantastic and festive for the holidays. (She changed her profile picture and cover photo!) As usual, fans hung on her every tweet, awaiting new and exciting reveals. This new series did not disappoint! Rowling confirmed the houses of our favorite Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them characters. …read more!

Robbie Coltrane Drama “National Treasure” Coming to Hulu

Dec 14, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Coltrane, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, News, Trailers, Walters

The hit British drama National Treasure will premiere in the U.S. on Hulu March 1, 2017. The series, from award-winning writer Jack Thorne, held consistently-high ratings and garnered critical praise during its original run. Robbie Coltrane, beloved in the role of Rubeus Hagrid, stars as Paul Finchley. Broadway World reports: “National Treasure is a compelling and …read more!

Timothy Spall Wins for “Stanley–A Man of Variety”

Dec 14, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, Honors/Awards, Interviews, Movies, News, Spall, Spall Interviews, Staunton

Timothy Spall – Peter Pettigrew to Potter fans – won the Edgeware Outstanding Achievement Award at the UK Film Festival in London. The Festival, held November 22-26, recognized his role in the movie Stanley–A Man of Variety. Film-News describes the movie in this brief synopsis: “[It] tells the story of Stanley, a passionate admirer of …read more!

Harry Potter Stars Show Generosity This Holiday Season

Dec 14, 2016

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Charity, Holidays, News, Rickman, Thompson, Walters

The holidays are one of the most popular times of year for giving and a few of the Harry Potter actors have made the media lately for doing their part. Emma Thompson offered her support to the ActionAid UK campaign, Julie Walters became an ambassador for the Midlands Air Ambulance charity, and even Alan Rickman, …read more!



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