Archive for January, 2017

Cursed Child: Leaky’s Spoiler-Free Review & Cast Interviews

Jan 08, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Christine Jones, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Sonia Friedman

This week, we finally got to experience the awe-inspiring Harry Potter play, Cursed Child. We’ve heard your praises, felt your concerns, and we’d like to offer our take on the play currently at the West End, without ruining the magic for those who are still to see the play, or are uncertain as to whether they’re …read more!

Orlando Informer to Host Event at Wizarding World

Jan 08, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Events, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fun, News, Potter News, Theme Park

Orlando Informer is hosting an exclusive ticketed event at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando on Friday, March 10th. The after-hours event is open only to those who purchase tickets and promises little to no lines or crowds, access to most of the main attractions, and unlimited Butterbeer and ice cream. Both the Universal Studios and Islands …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Set Designer A Leader of Expanding Theater Initiative

Jan 08, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Broadway, Christine Jones, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Christine Jones, Tony Award-winning set designer for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, is among three dozen leaders in the theater community that have created The Ghostlight Project, previously announced as The Sanctuary Project. On January 19, 2017 at 5:30 pm in each time zone across the country, participating members of the theater community – …read more!

Cinesite Reveal VFX Breakdown for ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Jan 07, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Movies, News

After the release of special behind-the-scenes videos revealed the true magic behind the special effects of Deathly Hallows, visual effects studio Cinesite has released similar content for Fantastic Beasts! Cinesite’s contribution to the visual effects shots for both the Harry Potter series and Fantastic Beasts has not gone unnoticed – the CGI work in Fantastic Beasts in particular was …read more!

New Trailer for Gary Oldman’s ‘The Space Between Us’

Jan 07, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Oldman

Gary Oldman (Sirius Black from the Harry Potter series) is set to start in teen sic-fi romance The Space Between Us released next month, starring Asa Butterfield and Britt Robertson. Set to be released December 2016, the movie has now been pushed back to February 3rd, and has released a new trailer! The film tells the story of …read more!

New Videos Break Down ‘Deathly Hallows’ Special Effects

Jan 07, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Film Awards, Films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Honors/Awards, Interviews, Movies, News

It’s been over five years since fans were entranced by the movie magic of the final chapters in the Harry Potter series. But the lure of the wizarding world remains powerful, continuing to mesmerize and intrigue viewers with their outstanding special effects. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I opened in 2010, followed a year later by the …read more!

Looking Back on the Casting of ‘Harry Potter’

Jan 07, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Books, Columbus, Crew Interviews, Filmmaker Interviews, Films, Grint, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Heyman, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Radcliffe, Watson

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone book – and, if you’re like me, it makes you feel older than Nicholas Flamel. To reminisce, we’re using our pensieves to look back to when the film was first released in 2001. There was a lot of time invested in …read more!

Mark Williams Returns as Father Brown

Jan 07, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

HP Cast, News, Williams

Mark Williams, best known in the Harry Potter fandom for his portrayal of Arthur Weasley, the muggle-loving father of Ron, returned to television this week as a different sort of father. He once again assumes the mantle of the title character, a Catholic priest with a penchant for solving crimes, in Father Brown. The series introduced Britons …read more!

Ralph Fiennes Joins the Cast of ‘Holmes and Watson’

Jan 07, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fans, Fiennes, Films, Movies, News

Ralph Fiennes, who Potter fans love to loath as Lord Voldemort, has joined the cast of Sony’s upcoming Sherlock Holmes comedy, Holmes and Watson which stars Will Ferrell as Holmes and John C. Reilly as Watson. Although filming has begun in London, writer and director Etan Coen, has yet to reveal the part He Who …read more!

Emma Watson Narrates Video for Disney Campaign

Jan 06, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Books, Charity, News, Watson

Emma Watson, who we all know and love for her role as the “brightest witch of her age,” Hermione Granger, teamed up with Disney to promote this year’s “Magic of Storytelling” campaign. Emma narrates Disney’s beautifully crafted campaign video, which promotes their cause and encourages viewers to donate. Along with her two most popular film roles being bibliophiles, Hermione …read more!



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