Archive for January, 2017

Timothy Spall Gives Red Carpet Interview at ‘Denial’ Screening

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Events, Films, HP Cast, Interviews, Movies, News, Spall, Spall Interviews

Denial featured at a gala screening hosted by the Ham Yard Hotel in Soho, January 23rd. Though the film opened in the U.S. October 21, 2016, the UK release is set for Friday, January 27th. Considering the supremely-talented cast–including Timothy Spall!–and crew involved, it’s sure to be a well-received and worthwhile viewing. HEYGUYS describes Director Mick Jackson’s take on the courtroom …read more!

Bloomsbury Hosting ‘Professors of Hogwarts’ Harry Potter Book Night!

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Bloomsbury, Contests, Events, Games, Publishers

Bloomsbury UK is throwing their annual Harry Potter Book Night on February 2nd, 2017. Every Potter fan knows how important the professors at Hogwarts are, and how much of an influence they have in Harry’s life, so why not celebrate them? “They say that the influence of a good teacher can never be erased so …read more!

New Fantastic “Beast” is Potter Namesake

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Contests, Education, Fantastic Beasts, News, Science

Recently Leaky reported on a new species of spider discovered in India that bore a striking resemblance to the Hogwarts Sorting Hat and was appropriately named “Eriovixia gryffindor”. Now researchers at the University of Singapore have found a tiny crab they have dubbed “Harryplax severus”. Yes, both the newly identified genus and species of this …read more!

Warwick Davis Hosts Fantastic Beasts Documentary

Jan 24, 2017

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Books, Crew Interviews, Davis, Davis Interviews, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, Media, Movies, News, Potter News

Warwick Davis had several roles in the Harry Potter film adaptations. He appeared in all eight of the films, whether portraying Professor Filius Flitwick, or Griphook, the bank teller. He has also participated in Harry Potter video games as well as amusement park rides. His constant involvement in J.K. Rowlings Wizarding World made him the perfect candidate …read more!

Exciting News About LeakyCon 2017!

Jan 24, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fans, HP Cast, LeakyCon, News, PotterCast

LeakyCon 2016 was – as PotterCast put it – a wonderful homecoming for the Potter family, and if you couldn’t make it to the U.S., you may be in luck! LeakyCon 2017 will be held in the beautiful Dublin, Ireland. Today, an owl post (email) was released notifying hopeful attendees that three new exciting pieces …read more!

PotterCast #266: The New Year

Jan 24, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, News, PotterCast

In the first episode of the new year, PotterCast meet to look back at a unique year of magic and forward to what could be an even more exciting time for the Wizarding World and Harry Potter fandom! The release of J.K. Rowling’s new website caused quite a stir, and this episode begins by trying …read more!

Two Oscar Nominations for ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Jan 24, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Colleen Atwood, Fantastic Beasts, Honors/Awards, Movies, News, Stuart Craig

Nominations for the 89th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Among this year’s star-studded accolades is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them with nominations for Best Production Design and Best Costumes. British production designer and longtime Harry Potter collaborator, Stuart Craig received the nomination for Best Production …read more!

‘Flash’ Producer Talks Tom Felton’s Season 3 Future

Jan 23, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Celebration of Harry Potter, Felton, HP Cast, Interviews, News, Producers, Television Programmes

It’s a big week for Tom Felton! This weekend he joins former Harry Potter cast members Warwick Davis, Jason Isaacs, and Matthew Lewis at the Celebration of Harry Potter event at Universal Studios Orlando, with mysterious revelations keeping fans on the edge of their seats in anticipation. He also returns to the small screen Tuesday, January …read more!

Happy Belated Birthday, John Hurt!

Jan 23, 2017

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Birthdays, HP Cast, Hurt, News

Yesterday marks the 77th year that the wonderful John Hurt has graced this planet. With his phenomenal acting skills, John Hurt is truly a gift. Today we would like to invite you to join us in celebrating John Hurt’s (belated) Birthday. He portrayed the beloved Garrick Ollivander in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone as well …read more!

#FollowTheSpiders… What Could It Mean?

Jan 23, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Celebration of Harry Potter, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, News, Potter News, Pottermore, Studio Tour

Several Harry Potter related social media accounts began telling fans to “Follow the Spiders,” this past weekend. The initial tweets came from the Warner Brothers Studio Tour London and Pottermore, and with them came many fan theories as to the meaning behind this secret message. On January 19th, about a week before the Celebration of Harry …read more!



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