Archive for March, 2018

Opening Night For ‘Cursed Child’ On Broadway!

Mar 17, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Broadway, Christine Jones, Fans, Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, News, Round-Up, Sonia Friedman, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

Last night the first Broadway preview of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child staged at the Lyric Theatre, accompanied by a few exciting announcements! Part Two will be staged at 8pm tonight (March 17th), so let us know if you’ll be there! Here’s your first look inside the newly renovated Lyric Theatre, the home of #CursedChildNYC! pic.twitter.com/xI5Pu2RIQb …read more!

MinaLima’s Tokyo Pop-up & Illustrated Edition of ‘The Little Mermaid & Other Fairy Tales’

Mar 16, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, MinaLima, News

Exciting news from graphic designers MinaLima this week, with a pop-up shop now open in Tokyo, and their latest illustrated edition of a fairytale classic set to publish next week! MinaLima have been busy working on the Fantastic Beasts film series (which they discussed at A Celebration of Harry Potter, and at their London Design Festival talk), …read more!

Bloomsbury to Release ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ Illustrated Edition in Paperback!

Mar 16, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, BigNews, Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, News, Paperbacks, Potter News, Publishers

Today, Bloomsburg Publishing announced its intention to release the popular Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone illustrated edition in paperback! The hardback edition, wonderfully brought to life through the art of illustrator Jim Kay, was an instant success when it first hit shelves in 2015–and now fans will have access to the same magic in a …read more!

New ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ Trailer Raises Questions of Beastly Proportions!

Mar 15, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling, Law, Movies, News, Opinion, Trailers

The first official trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald released yesterday and hit us like a powerful Stunning Charm, sending shockwaves throughout the wizarding fandom. It included long-awaited glimpses of our favorite characters returned to action; newly-cast characters taking their place in the story; old and new scenes of import, such as the …read more!

Lee Jordan’s Coming To LeakyCon 2018!

Mar 14, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Fan Events, Fans, LeakyCon, News

Everyone’s favorite Quidditch commentator (well, aside from Luna, maybe) Luke Youngblood (Lee Jordan) is the latest Harry Potter actor to join LeakyCon 2018’s special guest lineup, as well as another fan-favorite podcast! Lee is the third Gryffindor character being represented at the event – previous guest announcements include Ellie Darcey-Alden (Young Lily),Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley), and Stanislav Yanevski (Viktor …read more!

A New Cast and Upcoming Ticket Release for Cursed Child London

Mar 14, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Broadway, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, John Tiffany, News, Theater, West End

It’s a giant week on both sides of the pond for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. In anticipation of the New York opening, over 600 die hard fans braved the cold all day in line at the Lyric Theatre in order to be one of the first to see Cursed Child on Broadway for …read more!

First Look at LEGO for Crimes of Grindelwald

Mar 13, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fantastic Beasts, Films, Fun, News, Products, Sales, Toys

It’s been a pretty magical couple of days in the Wizarding World. Yesterday word came on the re-branding of the franchise and the #WandsReady social media campaign leading up to today’s release of a new Crimes of Grindelwald poster and the long awaited first trailer for the film. As if that wasn’t enough excitement, on …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald’ Trailer Released!

Mar 13, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, HP Cast, Movies, News, Redmayne, Sudol, Trailers, Warner Bros., Waterston

IT’S FINALLY HERE! The trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald released today, and we could not be more excited! It started with a brand new poster image of Newt and Dumbledore: #FantasticBeasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald arrives in theaters November 16. pic.twitter.com/F3OpkjD2fV — Fantastic Beasts (@FantasticBeasts) March 13, 2018 Then the trailer finally arrived – …read more!

REVIEW: ‘The Ties That Bind’ Wizarding World Loot Crate

Mar 13, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, MinaLima, News, Products, Review

The latest Loot Crate box had plenty of brilliant surprises for Harry Potter fans, bringing together a collection of items which explore ties to family in the wizarding world. The Ties That Bind box – true to its name – offered a glimpse into the world of tradition and family, through heirlooms, house pride, the Black family …read more!

Victoria Yeates Reveals More About ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Role!

Mar 12, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Potter News, Television Programmes, Trailers

Fantastic Beasts newcomer Victoria Yeates is most well known for playing the progressive nun Sister Winifred in BBC1s drama Call the Midwife, but when cast as Bunty in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, she suddenly inherited a hugely devoted fandom and an incredible story! Previously, little was known about the new character, though …read more!



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