Archive for April, 2017

Jude Law Shares His Excitement on Playing Dumbledore

Apr 26, 2017

Posted by: Zack DiGirolamo

Actor Interviews, Law, Movies, News

Almost two weeks after the announcement that Jude Law is our new Dumbledore in Fantastic Beasts 2, we finally have his reaction to being cast! BBC London caught up with Jude Law during promotion for his play, Obsession, and here’s what he had to say when asked about his reaction to landing the role and about Dumbledore …read more!

Evanna Lynch Takes to the Stage in ‘Disco Pigs’ Revival

Apr 26, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Lynch, News, Rankin

Harry Potter’s Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) will be starring in the 20th anniversary revival of Enda Walsh’s Disco Pigs at London’s Trafalgar Studios this summer! She shared with us that she’d be headed back to the stage in an interview back in February, and we can’t wait to see her in such a vibrant, exciting …read more!

Watch ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Composer James Newton Howard at Work!

Apr 25, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Composers, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Awards, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling, Movies, Music, News

Earlier today, the Harry Potter Film Twitter directed us to the Fantastic Beasts Youtube channel to  watch the ‘fantastic’ composer of Fantastic Beasts throw out a few bars from the soundtrack of the film. He will perform with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra at Karlovy Film Festival on 30th June 2017. He will be honoured with a well deserved …read more!

Jack Thorne Gives Writing Advice and ‘His Dark Materials’ Updates–and Other Theater News!

Apr 24, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, Jack Thorne, News, Phelps, Television Programmes, Theater

We’ve got a broad range of theater news this week, from Jack Thorne’s writing tips and updates on the His Dark Materials series to James Phelps joining the newly-established Adam Morley “Sponsor a Playwright” Bursary panel to support burgeoning writing talent. Coming off his award-winning success penning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for the stage and National …read more!

Tom Felton Proposes Future ‘Flash’ Story Arcs at Silicon Valley Comic Con

Apr 24, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Felton, Films, HP Cast, Interviews, Movies, News, Sudol, Television Programmes

Tom Felton appeared alongside The Flash co-star Grant Gustin at the second Silicon Valley Comic Con, Sunday. Felton, known to fans as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, took on the role of Julian Albert in season three of the superhero television series and is acquiring new fans left and right who are loving what he brings …read more!

BBC to Host John Williams 85th Birthday Tribute Concert!

Apr 23, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Birthdays, Composers, Crew Birthdays, Films, Music, News, Williams

A celebration of legendary, five time Academy Award winning composer John Williams is set to occur this July as part of BBC Proms, to celebrate Williams’s 85th birthday. Unfortunately, Williams himself will not be in attendance due to no longer being able to fly long-haul. His scores for Star Wars, Schindler’s List, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, …read more!

Callum Turner In Talks to Play Theseus Scamander in ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’

Apr 22, 2017

Posted by: Zack DiGirolamo

Casting, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies

Variety and Pottermore are reporting that Theseus Scamander, the war hero and older brother of Newt, is being cast! English actor Callum Turner is reportedly in talks to play the character in Fantastic Beasts 2, which begins filming this summer. Newt’s brother Theseus Scamander will appear in the next Fantastic Beasts movie: https://t.co/lxd02WK50f pic.twitter.com/JU85PrUyyY — Pottermore (@pottermore) April 21, 2017 This …read more!

Weekly Roundup: John Hurt’s Last Film, Matthew Lewis on Playing Snooker With Rupert Grint

Apr 21, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Branagh, Depp, Events, Grint, Henderson, HP Cast, Hurt, Lewis, Movies, News, Pattinson, Spall, Staunton, Sudol, Theme Park, Universal Studios Japan, Waterston

The past week has seen the launch of the Wizarding World in Japan’s Expecto Patronum night show, news on the Potter trio’s latest projects, curious updates from James and Oliver Phelps, Warwick Davis at the Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, an interview with Fantastic Beasts‘ Alison Sudol on art and nature and clips from Katherine Waterston’s Alien: …read more!

Terrifying Transmissions and Posters Released for Katherine Waterston’s ‘Alien: Covenant’

Apr 20, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, Movies, News, Trailers, Waterston

Katherine Waterston, known to Potter fans as Tina Goldstein in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, stars in the upcoming entry into the Alien sci-fi thriller franchise, Alien: Covenant. Promotional clips and posters for the film, directed by Ridley Scott, are rolling out as it nears its May 19th release, whipping fans into a frenzy. Over …read more!

Future ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Specials Could Be Even More Special for Potter Fans

Apr 20, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Bradley, Fans, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Television Programmes, Tennant

New information regarding the popular Doctor Who Christmas specials could mean big things for those who love both Harry Potter and Doctor Who. From David Bradley guest starring as the First Doctor in this year’s upcoming special to a Harry Potter–Doctor Who mash-up that never came to pass, we’re really hoping these are more than just rumors. An anonymous source leaked …read more!



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