Archive for December, 2016

Handwritten Tales of Beedle the Bard up for Auction

Dec 12, 2016

Posted by: Sophia Cotraccia

Book Seven, Books, Companion Books, DH, Exclusives, J.K. Rowling, News, Publishers, Scholastic, Tales of Beedle the Bard

A copy of the companion book Tales of Beedle the Bard (featured in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and written by author J.K. Rowling) will be auctioned by Sotheby’s on December 13th. This is one of the six copies handwritten and illustrated by JKR to be gifted to those who helped Harry become a reality. This copy …read more!

Amazon Reveals Fantastic Beasts Pre-Order Deals!

Dec 12, 2016

Posted by: Patrick Byrne

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Media, Movies, News, Sales, Warner Bros., WB Shop

What a week to be a Potterhead. Although Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has only been roaring in cinemas for a few weeks, our resident Demiguises at Leaky HQ have called upon their precognitive sight to give us the latest on the DVD and Blu-ray release. According to reports from Amazon, Warner Bros. …read more!

J.K. Rowling and Julie Walters Make ‘Most Inspirational Over 50’ list

Dec 12, 2016

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Charity, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling, JKRowling.com, News

Co-op Funeralcare recently conducted a survey asking people around the United Kingdom to whom they believed were the most inspiring British public figures.  According to Herald Scotland, J.K. Rowling and Julie Walters made the top ten, along with Her Majesty the Queen, Helen Mirren, Rod Stewart, Joanna Lumley, Stephen Hawking, Mary Berry, Carol Vorderman and finally Sir David …read more!

Cursed Child, Fantastic Beasts Original Screenplay & Jim Kay’s Chamber of Secrets top Best-Seller lists!

Dec 12, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Book Awards, Books, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, News, Publishers, Sales

This year has seen the world of Potter make a comeback, and its success is showing in the charts! After its debut on the West End, Cursed Child sold over 2 million copies within two days, and has officially been deemed Amazon’s best-selling book of 2016. The post-Potter scriptbook, the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Original Screenplay and Jim …read more!

Hermione Granger Named No. 1 Best Female Character

Dec 11, 2016

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

News, Watson, Watson Interviews

The Hollywood Reporter  recently surveyed 1,800 people–from directors to actors and writers–and asked what fictional female characters were their favourites. Everyone, from Elle Woods from Legally Blonde to Liz Lemon from 30 Rock, was included and guess who ended up on top? Our favorite book reader and ‘the greatest witch of her age’: Hermione Granger. (fanpop.com)   Dana …read more!

Newly Discovered Spider Named After Hogwarts Founder

Dec 11, 2016

Posted by: Sophia Cotraccia

Books, Education, Fandom, Fans, Films, HP References, Info, J.K. Rowling, Media, Misc, Movies, News, Science

A new species of spider discovered in India was named  “Eriovixia gryffindori” after Godric Gryffindor, one of the four founders of Hogwarts, and original owner of the Sorting Hat. Researchers discovered the spider in forestlands of the central Western Ghats, Karnataka, India. The spider camouflages itself by mimicking dry-foliage, and (as an added bonus) resembles …read more!

Dan Fogler & Bonnie Wright Debut ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Exhibit at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

Dec 11, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, Movies, News, Studio Tour, Warner Bros., Wright, Wright Interviews

On Friday 9th December, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood officially opened its doors to a brand new Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them exhibit, after a preview event on December 7th with the help of the film’s very own Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski) and Harry Potter‘s Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley)! The exhibit lobby transformed into a …read more!

Coming Soon: Fantastic Beasts e-book!

Dec 11, 2016

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Audio Books, Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Charity, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Info, iTunes Downloads, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore, Publishers, Quidditch Through the Ages, Titles

Following the trend of Pottermore’s release of books such as Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard,  Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will finally be getting it’s own E-book release on the website. While the Fantastic Beasts Original Screenplay has it’s own e-book adaptation, we’re still patiently waiting for the original book version to be available. …read more!

Paul Thornley On Playing Ron Weasley

Dec 11, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Paul Thornley is nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a play, for his role as Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, by the 17th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards. While at the launch, he spoke to WhatsOnStage about portraying such a well-loved character in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. While it could have …read more!

Cursed Child Interview: Gareth Fry on The Magic of Sound

Dec 11, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Crew Interviews, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, News

You won’t need extendable ears to catch snippets of inside information on sound design in the theatrical hit Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. PSNEurope’s Dave Robinson scored an exclusive interview with veteran sound designer Gareth Fry. Fry, a long-time professional partner of director and co-author John Tiffany, couldn’t share spoilers, but he was enthusiastic …read more!



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