Archive for December, 2017

REVIEW: “Yearbook” Makes Magic Fun for Muggles

Dec 04, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Book Reviews, Books, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fun, Games, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, J.K. Rowling, Movie Art, Review, Scholastic

The latest edition to the Wizarding World library, A Magical Yearbook: A Cinematic Journey: Imagine, Draw, Create has arrived just in time for the holiday season. After a year of a few celebrated companion books and new editions from J.K. Rowling, such as the illustrated versions Prisoner of Azkaban and Fantastic Beasts and Where to …read more!

New ‘Harry Potter’ Handbag Collection From Danielle Nicole!

Dec 04, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Products

Danielle Nicole, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, recently created a new Harry Potter collection of spellbinding handbags and accessories! The collection includes eleven styles inspired by the wizarding world, including clutches, backpacks and pouches for all ages. Danielle Nicole founder and designer Danielle DiFerdinando said on the release: “This line represents the Wizarding World we can all enjoy …read more!

PotterCast #274: Frankie’s Offensive Irish Sounds

Dec 03, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Audio, News, PotterCast

Live from LeakyCon 2017 in Dublin, PotterCast recorded their 274th episode in front of a live audience, recounting the weekend in Dublin and discussing the future of LeakyCon! Discussing the many wonderful attractions Ireland has to offer, John speaks of his upcoming trip to Galway, and Frankie (after sharing his impression of the Irish accent, hence the title …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Gary Oldman Wins Distinguished Artisan Award, Bonnie Wright Joins Lumos at the UN and More

Dec 03, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Farrell, Films, Gleeson, Harry Potter Round-Up, Heyman, Honors/Awards, Isaacs, Lumos, Lynch, News, Oldman, Producers, Radcliffe, Round-Up, Tennant, Thompson, Wright

As always, it’s been a busy week in the Wizarding World. The past seven days saw a new campaign and Fantastic Beasts contest for J.K. Rowling’s children’s charity Lumos, news and some controversy from Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grindelwald, a brand-new audiocast and Youtube channel for the Phelps brothers, just out Harry Potter prop …read more!

Matthew Lewis Brings Some Magic to the Midwest for Planet Comicon Kansas City

Dec 02, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Celebration of Harry Potter, Conventions, Davis, Events, Fandom, Fans, Felton, Isaacs, Lewis, News, Television Programmes

Matthew Lewis, best known to Potter fans as the actor who played Neville Longbottom in the films, is set to join a full schedule of special guests from all walks of popular culture at Planet Comicon Kansas City. There’s no doubt that Lewis’s role as Neville, the clumsy little Gryffindor who grew into a valiant yet …read more!

Happy Birthday, Alfred Enoch!

Dec 02, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Birthdays, Birthdays, Enoch, Fandom, Fans, Films, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, LeakyCon, Movies, News, Television Programmes, Theater, West End

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Harry Potter alum Alfred Enoch, known to fans as Gryffindor Dean Thomas. He’ll always hold a special place in our hearts for so gracefully portraying one of Harry’s chums, Ginny’s first date, a fellow member of Dumbledore’s Army, and a brave participant in the Battle of Hogwarts. After completing …read more!

REVIEW: Chocolate Frog Molds By CineReplicas!

Dec 01, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, Fun, News, Products, Review, Warner Bros.

The holiday season just got started, and we were lucky enough to try out new chocolate frog molds by Cinereplias, which have proven to be a perfect holiday treat! Even the least Potter-savvy of my friends and family appreciate the magic of a chocolate frog when they see one, so I’d say this family-friendly creation was …read more!



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