Archive for the ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ Category

Harry’s Hogwarts Letter Up for Auction

Sep 07, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Columbus, Events, Fans, Griffiths, Grint, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Misc, Movies, News, Props-Sets, Radcliffe, Warner Bros.

Are you a Harry Potter aficionado interested in owning a prop from one of the films? London-based Prop Store, one of the world’s largest collectors of movie memorabilia, is hosting a live auction on September 26th, from 12:00pm at the London ODEON BFI IMAX. Along with over 600 original props and costumes from 200 films …read more!

Robes and Wands Ready for Halloween at Hogwarts

Sep 06, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Events, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, News, Studio Tour, Warner Bros.

Warner Bros Studio Tour London has announced the spooky details for a Halloween bash that sounds like every Harry Potter fan’s dream, or nightmare, on this particular occasion. Imagine entering the Great Hall, with tables stretched end to end, set with a spellbinding feast, and dozens of pumpkins floating overhead, exactly how you’ve seen them …read more!

Happy Birthday to Mark Williams

Aug 22, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Birthdays, Actor Interviews, Birthdays, Grint, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, McCrory, News, Phelps, Redmayne, Television Programmes, Walters, Williams

Mark Williams, the English actor who played Harry Potter’s favorite father figure, celebrates his 58th birthday today. Who among us disagrees that Muggle-loving wizard Arthur Weasley wasn’t the most functional nurturing adult male in Harry’s life? He may have been a bit eccentric and his post at the Ministry of Magic definitely encouraged his interesting …read more!

UPDATE: The British Library Previews ‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ Exhibition

Jun 22, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bloomsbury, Companion Books, Events, Fan Events, Fans, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, News, Pottermore, Publishers

The British Library released a poster for its upcoming Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition today. It features Jim Kay’s memorable take on the mythical phoenix as included in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Illustrated Edition. UPDATE AT BOTTOM OF ARTICLE (07/19/17): New Information about History of Magic companion books The beautiful …read more!

Jason Isaacs Makes His Mark on Planet Comicon Kansas City

May 02, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Columbus, Conventions, Exclusives, Fan Events, Felton, Harris, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Isaacs, Movies, News, Radcliffe, Rickman, Television Programmes

When Harry Potter fans conjure an image of Lucius Malfoy, undoubtedly the Dark Mark comes to mind, but Jason Isaacs’ appearance last weekend at Planet Comicon was anything but dark. The talented British actor, known for decades of film, television, stage and voiceover work, brought his wit, charm and magically famous stories to Kansas City’s …read more!

You Can’t Take the Hogwarts Out of Tom Felton!

Apr 09, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Columbus, Fan Events, Fans, Felton, Films, Films - Soundtracks, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, HP Cast, Movies, Music, News

Tom Felton may have sorted into Gryffindor upon finally taking the Pottermore plunge two years ago, but he has no shortage of affection for the house he grew up in as Draco Malfoy, the villain we all loved to hate, showing off his Slytherin pride over the weekend. Just Jared reported that Felton posted a picture of himself …read more!

Happy Birthday, Fred and George Weasley!

Apr 01, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Character Birthdays, Films, 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

It’s no joke, Potter fans, today we celebrate the birthdays of two of Rowling’s most unforgettable characters, our favorite twins, Fred and George Weasley! Rather than take a risk with skiving snackboxes, puking pastilles, or any of the other questionable and possibly explosive treats offered by Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes, we’re opting for a trip down …read more!

The Wizarding World Expands!

Mar 30, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Davis, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Lynch, Movies, News, Phelps, Potter News, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Theme Park, Warner Bros., Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood

The wizarding world created by JK Rowling is so expansive, and has such a rich backstory, there are endless possibilities for new park and tour experiences for fans, a fact Warner Bros. and Universal Studios seem committed to exploring. Plans are already rolling to bring a new nighttime show to the Universal Studios Orlando and Japan skies using projection …read more!

Happy Birthday, Sean Biggerstaff!

Mar 15, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Birthdays, Biggerstaff, Films, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, HP Cast, Movies, News, Rickman, Television Programmes, Thompson, Trailers

Today we celebrate the birthday of Sean Biggerstaff, best known to fans as Oliver Wood. But before he won us over as captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team, Biggerstaff already had envious Harry Potter connections. And since it’s his day (and you can never know too much about the Harry Potter world), let’s do a little fly-by of the career, past and …read more!

Kenneth Branagh to Receive Special Olivier Award

Mar 05, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Branagh, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Honors/Awards, News, Theater, West End

Award-winning actor Kenneth Branagh, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Professor Gilderoy Lockhart, will be the recipient of the Special Award at the 2017 Olivier Awards ceremony scheduled for Sunday, April 9 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The Laurence Olivier Awards, or Olivier Awards are recognized nationally as the highest honor in British theater. …read more!



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