Archive for January, 2017

‘Cursed Child’ Producer Wins Major UK Theater Award

Jan 27, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Sonia Friedman, West End

Sonia Friedman, the producer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has been named Producer of the Year for the third year in a row by the UK theater industry’s publication “The Stage Awards”. The honor was presented at a lunchtime ceremony January 27 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London’s West End. As …read more!

Eddie Redmayne to Voice New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Audio Book

Jan 27, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Audio Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fun, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Pottermore, Redmayne

A new audio book version of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is coming this March and it will be narrated by Newt Scamander himself, in the form of Eddie Redmayne, who portrays him in the new film that is loosely based on the original book. Redmayne appeared on this morning’s NBC Today Show discussing the …read more!

UPDATE: ‘Harry Potter’ Gets Technology Upgrades!

Jan 27, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Interactive, Movies, News, Warner Bros.

The Harry Potter series may be set in the medieval castle, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but its magic is for all ages and times. In fact, Harry Potter fans can soon experience the wizarding world in updated and highly-advanced ways! Warner Bros. announced yesterday that it will release all eight Harry Potter films …read more!

Ezra Miller’s Stand-Alone ‘Flash’ Gets a New Script

Jan 27, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Miller, Movies, News, Warner Bros.

Ezra Miller’s The Flash is going through a rocky pre-production phase, almost certainly ensuring we will have to wait longer than anticipated for his starring turn. The film is still without a director, since both Seth Grahame-Smith and Rick Famuyiwa exited the project. As a result, Variety broke the news Wednesday that Warner Bros. hired a …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Producer Brings “Unusual” Musical to the West End

Jan 26, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Sonia Friedman, West End

Sonia Friedman, the acclaimed producer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, is bringing, what she refers to, as an “unusual” musical to the West End this spring. Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour follows six Catholic schoolgirls from their imaginary convent in the Scottish town of Oban to a choral competition in Edinburgh. In their …read more!

Happy Birthday to Mina and Lockhart and a Big Announcement from MinaLima!

Jan 26, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Birthdays, Celebration of Harry Potter, Character Birthdays, Crew Birthdays, Fans, MinaLima, Movie Art, News

Today we celebrate two very happy birthdays in the Potterverse! The first is the talented Miraphora Mina from MinaLima and the second is the not quite so talented Gilderoy Lockhart (Don’t tell him we said so!). MinaLima also announced some big news today along with it being Mira’s birthday. Mina is a graphic designer who …read more!

Jason Isaacs in New ‘A Cure for Wellness’ Preview

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Films, Isaacs, Media, Movies, Videos

If you haven’t seen the trailers for A Cure for Wellness, they are legitimately spooky. Jason Isaacs, or Lucius Malfoy as we know him, stars as a doctor in the film, but it does not specify what kind of physician. IMDB has him credited, but without the characters name. Despite its looming premiere date, February …read more!

New Souvenirs Announced for A Celebration of Harry Potter

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Celebration of Harry Potter, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, MinaLima, News, Potter News, Products

New exclusive souvenirs are making an appearance at this year’s A Celebration of Harry Potter, and we’ve got a first look at some of them for you. Guests attending this weekend’s celebration will be able to purchase a variety of souvenirs that will only be available at this year’s event. The items will be available …read more!

Gary Oldman Discusses ‘The Space Between Us’ in Cast Interview

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

News, Oldman, Oldman Interviews

Gary Oldman stars in the upcoming science fiction romance, The Space Between Us, as NASA Director Nathaniel Shepherd. Shepherd is a bit of a recluse, who’s lost the will to fight for much of anything. Known for playing Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films, Oldman is no stranger to portraying characters who have struggled with isolation …read more!

Vote For ‘Cursed Child’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Cast in UK Theatre Awards!

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Branagh, Christine Jones, Fiennes, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, John Tiffany, McCrory, News, West End

The UK’s leading theatre website, WhatsOnStage, announced their shortlist for their 17th annual awards last month, and Cursed Child made the list 11 times! Various Potter actors also feature on the list of nominees, and it’s up to the public to vote for the winners in each category. Cursed Child‘s Jamie Parker (who plays Harry Potter) is …read more!



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