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REVIEW: “Yearbook” Makes Magic Fun for Muggles

Dec 04, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Book Reviews, Books, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fun, Games, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, J.K. Rowling, Movie Art, Review, Scholastic

The latest edition to the Wizarding World library, A Magical Yearbook: A Cinematic Journey: Imagine, Draw, Create has arrived just in time for the holiday season. After a year of a few celebrated companion books and new editions from J.K. Rowling, such as the illustrated versions Prisoner of Azkaban and Fantastic Beasts and Where to …read more!

New ‘Harry Potter’ Prop Concept Art Prints From MinaLima & Unreleased Cover Art From Olly Moss

Nov 29, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Cover Art, Cover Artists, MinaLima, Movie Art, News

Some exciting news from movie artists MinaLima and book artist Olly Moss this week! In a first for the duo, MinaLima announced TEN brand new Harry Potter concept art prints (which are now available on their website here), showcasing designs for iconic props used in the films. The prints include the Time Turner, the Goblet of …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Alison Sudol Announces New Music, Emma Watson Joins #MexicoRises Campaign & More!

Nov 24, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bonham Carter, Branagh, Broadbent, Charity, HP Cast, MinaLima, News, Spall, Studio Tour, Sudol, Tennant, Thompson, Warner Bros., Watson

  This week saw new additions to the chocolate frog collection in the Wizarding World, as well as Bonnie Wright being added to the guest list for A Celebration of Harry Potter, coming to Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World in January. WB Studio Tour London also launched Hogwarts in the Snow, which this year features the Yule Ball in …read more!

Bonnie Wright Joins A Celebration of Harry Potter 2018

Nov 20, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

BigNews, Celebration of Harry Potter, MinaLima, News, Phelps, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando, Wright

Breaking news from Universal Orlando on the upcoming 2018 Celebration of Harry Potter; it looks like a Weasley reunion is in store for Harry Potter fans this year! Bonnie Wright, the actress and filmmaker who played Ginny Weasley Potter, will be joining the previously announced lineup of special guests including two of her “older brothers”, …read more!

9 New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ MinaLima Prints Revealed!

Nov 17, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, MinaLima, Movie Art, News

Nine previously unseen Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them prints by MinaLima will be released today (17th November), in celebration of the one-year anniversary of the film. True to MinaLima’s style, the prints aren’t just beautiful to look at – the genius is in the finer details of each piece. We know the Mira and Eduardo undertake huge amounts of historical research …read more!

Accio Art! The Pottermore Art Collection Now Ships to the U.S.!

Oct 31, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Galleries (Site), Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore

Be on the lookout for a heavy upswing in owl activity, Potter fans. The owl post will now run intercontinental! Pottermore announced yesterday that it will now deliver pieces from its exclusive Art Collection to the U.S.–and just in time for the holidays. There are forty works of art to choose from, including a broad …read more!

A Nod to Crookshanks on National Cat Day

Oct 29, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Art, Companion Books, Fun, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Holidays, Misc, News, Pottermore

Who among us is actually reading their new copy of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and not just ogling each of the exquisite illustrations, drawn so masterfully by artist Jim Kay? Each page brings the third book to life in a way different than the original and the film before it.  If you …read more!

From London to Broadway: ‘Cursed Child’ News, Tickets, Stars–and More!

Oct 23, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bloomsbury, Box Office, Broadway, Casting, Companion Books, Directors, Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, Jim Kay, Movies, News, Noma Dumezweni, Round-Up, Theater, Theater Round-Up, Trailers, West End

Cursed Child actors and associated talent are popping up all over the world–from London to Broadway to Malawi!–taking the stage, screen, and other events by storm. Tickets for the Cursed Child Broadway production disappeared within hours, while the actors appeared elsewhere. Jamie Parker attended a magical exhibition opening (you know the one), Noma Dumezweni and …read more!

‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ Opens at The British Library!

Oct 19, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, Education, Events, Exclusives, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, JKR Interviews, Media, Movies, News, Pottermore, Publishers, Scholastic

Harry Potter: A History of Magic opens TOMORROW at The British Library in London! Keep reading for details on a new documentary coming to BBC Two (featuring J.K. Rowling herself), companion books, featured items, planned expansions and more: In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, The British Library in London (in …read more!

“Harry Potter: A History of Magic” opens in one week!

Oct 13, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Art, Events, Jim Kay

Pottermore has released a very short teaser trailer for the Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition which opens at the British Library on the 20th of October—that’s one week from today, Friday the 13th. The exhibit will run through February and then it will all be shoved into a magic suitcase and move to …read more!



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