Archive for January, 2018

Capture Bloomsbury’s ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ in Paperback Next Week!

Jan 21, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Cover Art, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, J.K. Rowling, News, Potter News, Tales of Beedle the Bard

Newt Scamander’s oft-referenced textbook Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is essential reading for all young witches and wizards, including the muggles among us who aspire to dabble in the magical world and, like Jacob Kowalski, someday interact with the creatures described therein. Bloomsbury announced an updated edition of Scamander’s seminal work last year, …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Rupert Grint Lands ‘Snatch’ Season 2, National Film Award Nominations, Alison Sudol Named Antarctic Ambassador & More!

Jan 20, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bradley, Branagh, Cleese, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Davis, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Fogler, Gleeson, Grint, Harry Potter Round-Up, HP Cast, Law, News, Oldman, Radcliffe, Redmayne, Round-Up, Spall, Spall Interviews, Staunton, Sudol, Tennant, Walters, Watson

It’s been another busy week in the wizarding world! Rehearsals have started for Cursed Child on Broadway,  Scholastic announced 20th anniversary covers for Sorcerer’s Stone, HBO announced their Hogwarts House Challenges to celebrate all 8 Harry Potter films and Fantastic Beasts coming to the network, Universal Studios Japan revealed plans to update the Forbidden Journey ride, Waterstones Piccadilly shared …read more!

Need A Cauldron For Brew A Potion Day? We’ve Got You Covered!

Jan 19, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Books, Films, Fun, 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, Misc, Movies, News

Take a look at the cyber calendar these days and you’ll see some pretty interesting holidays pop up; just about one for every day of the year. A cauldron full of these special occasions seem like they were bewitched by some pretty internet-savvy wizards, or at least one or two Potter-obsessed muggles looking to schedule …read more!

Revelio! A Sneak Peek at the New Harry Potter Mobile Roleplay Game

Jan 18, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Celebration of Harry Potter, Events, Fans, Fun, Games, Interactive, News, Products, Theme Park, Trailers

Late last year, word of a Harry Potter role-playing game arrived under the new Wizarding World label Portkey Games, and fans were clamoring for details. Today a trailer for the mobile experience has been revealed by the creators at Jam City, a Los Angeles based mobile games studio in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. You won’t need …read more!

Voila! EW Reveals Details About the Wizarding World in France

Jan 18, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Directors, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Media, Movies, News, Pottermore, Yates, Yates Interviews

For the second time this week Entertainment Weekly released details hinting at what fans can expect from upcoming films in the Fantastic Beasts series–and it only leaves us wanting more! Yesterday Leaky covered the news that the next three films will be set in different cities. Though it’s always possible Newt, Dumbledore, and the cast …read more!

Enhanced Effects Coming to ‘Forbidden Journey’ Ride at Universal Studios Japan

Jan 18, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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Whilst Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is already a state-of-the-art immersive ride, Universal Studios Japan has plans to update the ride with brand new technology by March 16th, 2018! The newly improved ride will immerse guests even further into the story by introducing more powerful special effects. When faced with a dragon, riders will see the …read more!

Theater Round-Up: News of New Beginnings!

Jan 18, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Henderson, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, Melling, Movies, News, Television Programmes, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

This week’s theater round-up brings news of new beginnings–a popular production transfers to reach a new audience, a classic returns to a new stage, a television program comes to a new network, and a cast gains new insight into their story and the wealth of history behind it! Girl From the North Country Opens in …read more!

Scholastic Commissions New Cover Illustrations for the 20th Anniversary of ‘Sorcerer’s Stone’!

Jan 17, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, BigNews, Books, Books - Release Dates, Cover Art, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, GrandPre, 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, J.K. Rowling, News, Potter News, Publishers, Scholastic

While the UK celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997) last year and has now moved on to commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998), fans in America have patiently waited to mark the occasion of Harry Potter’s introduction to the United States in …read more!

Will Credence’s True Identity Be Revealed in ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’?

Jan 17, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Yates

Recently, Twitter account Fantastic Beasts Fan noticed a new addition to the IMDB cast of Crimes of Grindelwald, Linda Santiago, in the role of Credence’s aunt: Linda Santiago is listed on IMDB in the role of Credence's aunt in #CrimesOfGrindelwald Will we find out more about who Credence really is in #FBCOG? Does Credence himself already know?Tell us …read more!

‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’ Exclusive Merchandise Announced, Including New Chocolate Frog Card!

Jan 14, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Celebration of Harry Potter, Events, Fan Events, Fans, News, Products, Theme Park, Toys, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

A Celebration of Harry Potter 2018 is less than two weeks away, and more exciting details have been revealed! After confirming special guests James and Oliver Phelps (the Weasley twins),  Stanislav Yanevski (Viktor Krum), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) and Natalia Tena (Nymphadora Tonks), Universal Orlando announced a few fan favourites would be returning to the event, …read more!



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