Archive for June, 2018

J.K. Rowling Invited to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences!

Jun 26, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

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J.K. Rowling is among 928 distinguished actors, directors, writers, musicians and other collaborators to receive this year’s invitation into the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Though the letter probably did not arrive via owl, it’s no less exciting to find Rowling recognized by the writers’ branch of the Oscar-nominating body. Rowling is …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ 20th Anniversary U.S. Editions With Cover Art By Brian Selznick Released Today, on the Series’ 21st Birthday!

Jun 26, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, News, Publishers, Scholastic

New editions of the entire Harry Potter series released today in celebration of the 21st anniversary of the Potter series today (marking the anniversary of the release of Philosopher’s Stone in the U.K.) and the upcoming Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone anniversary (September 1st), with covers illustrated by the wonderful Brian Selznick! The cover art of all seven …read more!

REVIEW: Loot Crate’s ‘Hogwarts House Pride 2018’ Box

Jun 25, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, News, Products, Review

It’s time for another look inside the latest Loot Crate box, and this month’s loot brought with it various ways to show off Hogwarts house pride, because there are never too many ways to do this. Personally, I identify with Luna’s level of dedication in fashioning a lion hat just to support Gryffindor! I received a …read more!

LEGO Brings Back the King of Arachnids With ‘Aragog’s Lair’ Set!

Jun 25, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fantastic Beasts, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, News, Products, Sales

In conjunction with a some magical events coming up in the Wizarding World, a steady stream of new products from LEGO have been announced over the past few months, as part of their growing list of Wizarding World sets to be released this August. Last winter at the New York Toy Fair, an intricate Hogwarts …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Robert Pattinson on ‘The Tonight Show’, Teaser For Warwick Davis’ Adventure With Bear Grylls & More!

Jun 24, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Davis, Depp, Fiennes, Gleeson, Henderson, HP Cast, Isaacs, News, Oldman, Pattinson, Pattinson Interviews, Rankin, Tennant

From celebrating new records for Cursed Child and more LeakyCon special guest announcements, and announcing the release of a new MinaLima-designed Fantastic Beasts book and theorising about the construction of a new ride at Universal Studios Orlando, this week has seen news emerge from all areas of the wizarding world. In addition to franchise and fan news, Chris Rankin donned …read more!

Hold onto your wands: Moving wizard photos are now a thing!

Jun 23, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

BigNews, Fun, Interactive, News, Products, Tech

It’s true. We are not pulling a Weasley-esque prank on you, we promise. Recall that in the wizarding world photographs taken with an ordinary Muggle camera but developed in a special potion, rather than the usual Muggle photo processing chemicals, move like a short looping video. Colin Creevey learned this trick, to his delight, when he …read more!

Join Imelda Staunton At an Exclusive Fundraising Event in London

Jun 22, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News

Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge) will attend a special, intimate Q&A event at Streatham Space Project in London next week, to raise funds for the community-run performance space and charity. Four time Olivier award-winning Imelda will be joined by her husband, actor Jim Carter (Downton Abbey), who will host the event, along with West End Hamilton’s leading actor …read more!

Chris Rankin Wears House-Elf Ears to Support ‘Transfiguring Adoption’!

Jun 21, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Charity, Fandom, Fans, News, Rankin

Chris Rankin (Harry Potter‘s Percy Weasley) has previously opened up on his experience with being an adoptive child, and his personal thoughts on foster families and adoption via his personal blog (reported by Leaky here). Now, Chris is supporting Transfiguring Adoption’s mission to support foster-adoptive families worldwide – by unveiling their latest Elf Squad Kits! Beginning …read more!

UPDATED: Photos of Universal Orlando’s Hogsmeade Construction Give Clues to New Ride!

Jun 21, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, 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, Movies, News, Potter News, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

After the addition of Diagon Alley in recent years, hosting A Celebration of Harry Potter, and adding The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle show exclusive to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort continues to update its theme parks with all new Potter-themed attractions – and we couldn’t be more excited! *UPDATE 07-17-18 …read more!

New MinaLima-designed “Fantastic Beasts” book (with foreword by Jude Law) available for pre-order

Jun 19, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Art, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, MinaLima, Movie Art, News, Publishers

MinaLima, graphic designers for the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, have created a companion book for the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald film.  Titled The Archive of Magic: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, this striking volume is written by Signe Bergstrom and designed by MinaLima.  It …read more!



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