Archive for March, 2021

EXCLUSIVE: Video Trailer for “Harry Potter: Exploring Diagon Alley” from Insight Editions

Mar 26, 2021

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

News

I found Harry Potter: Exploring Hogwarts to be one of the cutest and most fun to peruse of the delightful array of books that take us deeper into the magical world. The behind-the-scenes facts were interesting, such as how thread was used to get the Marauders’ Map to re-fold itself when tapped with a wand, …read more!

LGBTQ+ History Month Creator Profiles

Mar 21, 2021

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fan Creators, Fan Profiles, Fandom, News

Last month was LGBTQ+ History Month, and to mark the occasion, we interviewed three LGBTQ+ community members about their experience in the fandom: Gianfranco Lentini Gianfranco Lentini is a New York-based LGBTQ+ journalist and playwright. Journalistically, he’s written for Grindr, Time Out New York, LGBTQ Nation, Backstage, Broadway Spin, Samuel French, TheatreMania, NYTheatre, and The Leaky Cauldron – that’s right, he’s on the team! …read more!

Harry Potter Flagship Store in NYC Now Hiring

Mar 20, 2021

Posted by: Jacob Hoggan

News

Are you a Muggle living near or around NYC looking for a new and exciting job? Are you a Harry Potter fan?  Then this may be the job for you! Announced via the official @HarryPotterNY Twitter account, the flagship New York store opening (hopefully) this year is hiring to fill multiple positions!  The positions include:  …read more!

Harry Potter Film Props up for Auction

Mar 20, 2021

Posted by: Jacob Hoggan

News

Attention all muggles and magical folk!  If you ever wanted to own a piece of Potter History, now’s your chance.  Starting next month some items from the Harry Potter franchise will be up for the auction, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the first film. One such item is Harry Potter’s wand from Harry …read more!

Upcoming Hogwarts Legacy Game to Allow Players to Create Transgender Characters

Mar 19, 2021

Posted by: Jacob Hoggan

News, Products

The upcoming Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy, by Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. Games, will reportedly allow players create transgender characters.  What this actually means is that players will be able to choose to customize their voice, body types and gender placement in dormitories. The game is an immersive, open-world action RPG which takes place …read more!



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