Archive for January, 2018

Happy Birthday, Imelda Staunton!

Jan 09, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Actor Birthdays, Birthdays, Staunton

Few of us would want to wish Dolores Umbridge a Happy Birthday (26 August, in case you’re one of the few) but that sentiment should not carry over to the talented British actress who brought the witch we love to hate to life.  Imelda Staunton, whose full name is akin to Dumbledore’s lengthy moniker: Imelda Mary …read more!

75th Annual Golden Globes Awards–Gary Oldman Wins for Best Performance in ‘Darkest Hour!’

Jan 08, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, BigNews, Crew Interviews, Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Kravitz, Law, McCrory, Movies, Music, News, Oldman, Sudol, Television Programmes, Thewlis, Watson

The Golden Globes is a magical event for the television and film industries, but this year there was magic in the air for more reasons than prospective awards. As stars began to arrive, it was clear the night would embrace the momentum of many recent social movements, powerfully emphasizing activism in much the same way …read more!

Activism & Animal Rights in The Wizarding World: The ChickPeeps Set To Host ‘Harry Potter’ Special Episode!

Jan 07, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Charity, Fandom, HP Cast, Lumos, Lynch, News

One of the most important (and difficult) parts of being an activist is opening the minds of those who wouldn’t have otherwise thought twice about the issue you’re trying to raise awareness of, and involving as many people as possible in finding solutions to huge problems in the world. It’s not hard to find activist …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Potter Actors Tackle Hollywood Harassment Scandal, Debut Roles in ‘Girlfriends’ & More!

Jan 06, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Bonham Carter, Fiennes, HP Cast, Interviews, Lewis, News, Richardson, Tennant, Thompson, Watson

Amongst an exciting announcement regarding tickets for the History of Magic exhibition opening in New York this year, we’ve been keeping up with the latest Harry Potter cast updates, including news from Matthew Lewis, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Warwick Davis and more! Girlfriends Debuts, Featuring Matthew Lewis, Zoe Wanamaker, Miranda Richardson and Adrian Rawlins This week, several Potter alumni debuted …read more!

Happy Birthday, Eddie Redmayne!

Jan 06, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Birthdays, Birthdays, Broadway, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Honors/Awards, Movies, News, Redmayne, Television Programmes, Theater, West End

Though Eddie Redmayne looks like he may have struck a deal with Nicholas Flamel while in Paris last year, he actually celebrates his 36th birthday today! The ever-youthful actor has been involved in the dramatic arts since childhood and won his first professional theatrical role at the age of 20. Since that time he has …read more!

Tickets Available Soon for Harry Potter: A History of Magic in NYC

Jan 05, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Events, News, Pottermore

We already posted that the Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibit that is currently on display in the British Library in London will be coming to the New York Historical Society from 5 October through 27 January 2019. Pottermore has just posted that tickets will be available starting 14 February to New York Historical Society members, and …read more!

Theater Round-Up: John Tiffany Awarded Queen’s Honor, ‘Cursed Child’ Cast Heads to New York, and More!

Jan 01, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Anthony Boyle, Broadway, Directors, Fandom, Fans, Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Interviews, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, News, Noma Dumezweni, Round-Up, Sam Clemmett, Television Programmes, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

In an exciting week for theater news, Cursed Child director John Tiffany is among the Queen’s honorees for 2017, and original cast members head for Broadway while the second run continues to dazzle in London. As always, the actors and crew stay busy year-round–sound designer Gareth Fry will host a workshop in February, and Jack …read more!



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