Archive for December, 2016

Leta Lestrange and Severus Snape: A Slytherin Connection, a Slytherin Fate?

Dec 13, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Yates Interviews

Ever since audiences laid eyes on Newt Scamander’s photograph of a mysterious woman bearing the infamous name of Lestrange, speculation has been widespread. (And, no, she is not Bellatrix Lestrange’s mother, as suggested here. Bellatrix hails from the family of Black. She married into the Lestrange family.) But what is more interesting than what we …read more!

The Singing Goblin in ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Dec 13, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, Movies

Australian singer-songwriter, Emmi, was the voice of one of the most memorable background characters in the Fantastic Beasts film, the singing goblin in The Blind Pig. Emmi sat down with Mashable a few days ago for a live facebook interview to spill the details of her part in the Fantastic Beasts. A photo posted by Emmi (@emmi) …read more!

Magical Moments With Harry Potter Fans, An Interview With Pottermore’s Social Media Manager

Dec 13, 2016

Posted by: Lauren Osborne

Fandom, Fans, Interviews, News, Pottermore

The announcement and subsequent release of the Pottermore Patronus quiz quickly took over social media during September of this year, with die-hard fans and casual enjoyers alike sharing their results through various social media platforms. At the core of this enthusiasm? Amelia Florence Simmons, the social media manager for Pottermore. She, along with her team, …read more!

Warwick Davis Rogue One Details Revealed

Dec 13, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Davis, Exclusives, News

Warwick Davis is no newcomer to either Harry Potter or Star Wars fans. Before he was Professor Flitwick, and later Griphook, he made his film debut as the Ewok Wicket. When The Leaky Cauldron broke the news of Davis’ addition to the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise, Rogue One, the only uncertainty was …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe Cover Shoots & Commitment to Nude Scenes

Dec 12, 2016

Posted by: Sydney Dean

HP Cast, Media, Movies, News, Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe was many a Potter fan’s first crush. Regardless of gender or sexual orientation, how could you not fall for those baby blue eyes? Well breaking news folks, the kid’s still got it. He recently appeared on the cover of French fashion magazine for men, L’Officiel Hommes Netherlands, for their fall-winter 2016 issue: (Pictures courteous …read more!

Imelda Staunton, Timothy Spall Rom-Com Begins Filming

Dec 12, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Exclusives, Movies, News, Spall, Staunton

ScreenDaily reports that filming on the British comedy Finding Your Feet has begun in London and Rome. The film stars veteran actor Timothy Spall (Wormtail) and actress Imelda Staunton (Umbridge), both of Harry Potter renown. The announcement says: “The film follows Lady Sandra Abbott (Staunton) who, after discovering that her husband of forty years is having an …read more!

Trailer for Jason Isaacs New Series “The OA” Released

Dec 12, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Isaacs, News, Trailers

Netflix dropped the trailer for its anticipated, but secretive, new series “The OA” on Monday. The first episode premieres Friday, Dec. 16. Variety reports the show follows: “A missing blind woman who finally returns to her family after seven years with her sight restored…She refuses to talk about what happened to her during her time away from home, …read more!

Maggie Smith to be Featured at Tricycle Theatre Event

Dec 12, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Events, Interviews, News, Smith, Smith Interviews

The Tricycle Theatre in London will feature the incomparable Dame Maggie Smith and Dame Judi Dench in an installment of their  “In Conversation With” series on February 26. This exciting event will include an hour-long conversationand a Q&A session with the two actresses. Jim Carter, of Downton Abbey fame and husband of Harry Potter’s Imelda Staunton (Umbridge), will …read more!

Ralph Fiennes Makes a “Splash”

Dec 12, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Branagh, Fiennes, Film Awards, Films, Films - Trailers, Honors/Awards, Movies, News, Review

Ralph Fiennes is highly regarded for his many notable years in film. He is also famously, or infamously, known for playing some of the most well-known villains in cinema. We know him as the man who brought He Who Must Not Be Named into visual reality. Though, after that portrayal, he claimed he was done playing bad …read more!

How a Rwandan Refugee Found Family with Emma Thompson

Dec 12, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

News, Thompson

Harry Potter is not the only “Boy Who Lived” in Emma Thompson’s life. The two-time Oscar-winning actress, and our favorite divination professor, has also crossed paths with Tindyebwa Agaba, a Rwandan refugee and former child soldier. According to IBTimes UK, Agaba’s life was relatively normal until his father died from AIDS. After that, he and his sisters spent …read more!



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