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

New Clip of Eddie Redmayne’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Audiobook

Mar 04, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

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A new clip of Eddie Redmayne’s narration of the highly anticipated Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them audiobook was just released by ET. Leaky first reported on the news of Redmayne narrating a Fantastic Beasts audiobook back in January. Along with the news came our first glimpse into the book with a Pottermore video featuring a few clips of Eddie recording some of his readings. …read more!

Robin Williams Award Goes to Chris Columbus

Feb 25, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

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Chris Columbus, director and executive producer of the first two Harry Potter films, is largely responsible for how the magic of the books were translated to the big silver screen. It is for this and his incredible work on many other films, that he was chosen to be the first recipient of the Robin Williams Award …read more!

A Celebration of Harry Potter 2017: Day 3!

Jan 29, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

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The second day of A Celebration of Harry Potter was an eventful one, with guests attending a Q&A panel, participating in numerous exciting giveaways and contests, and plenty of magical sights, and secrets, for the O.W.L and N.E.W.T.-level–witch or wizard to find! It ended with a fantastic program, covered by Leaky, featuring a message from the Cursed …read more!

UPDATE: ‘Harry Potter’ Gets Technology Upgrades!

Jan 27, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

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, Interactive, Movies, News, Warner Bros.

The Harry Potter series may be set in the medieval castle, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but its magic is for all ages and times. In fact, Harry Potter fans can soon experience the wizarding world in updated and highly-advanced ways! Warner Bros. announced yesterday that it will release all eight Harry Potter films …read more!

#FollowTheSpiders… What Could It Mean?

Jan 23, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Celebration of Harry Potter, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, News, Potter News, Pottermore, Studio Tour

Several Harry Potter related social media accounts began telling fans to “Follow the Spiders,” this past weekend. The initial tweets came from the Warner Brothers Studio Tour London and Pottermore, and with them came many fan theories as to the meaning behind this secret message. On January 19th, about a week before the Celebration of Harry …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ Producers Chris Columbus and David Heyman Attached to New Film Projects

Jan 23, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Columbus, Fantastic Beasts, 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, Heyman, Movies, News, Producers, Warner Bros.

 The Harry Potter film franchise boasts an impressive list of alums. Between the renowned, award-winning composers, directors, the best of Britain’s deep well of acting talent, and the incredibly committed and creative production team, the Harry Potter films are a testament to the brilliant movie magic you can create when everything comes together seamlessly, a feat due in no small …read more!

Jason Isaacs Talks Life and Career: Look Out for Others and Look Out for Good Material

Jan 15, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Charity, Fantastic Beasts, 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 Order of the Phoenix, HP Cast, Interviews, Isaacs, Isaacs Interviews, Lumos, Movies, News

Jason Isaacs is most well known in the Harry Potter fandom for his chilling portrayal of the pureblood patriarch, Lucius Malfoy. He played Malfoy over the course of five films, seeing the character through highs and lows, a power player and a pariah. In Chamber of Secrets, his disgust for muggles and muggle-friendly wizarding families, particularly the …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Passes $800 Million at the Box Office

Jan 13, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Box Office, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Media, Movies, News, PoA Film, Warner Bros.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them achieved a huge milestone today as it crossed the $800 million mark in the worldwide box office. This, along with numerous positive reviews, makes the film an overwhelming success. Warner Brothers’ production budget for the film was $180 million, which is very high as far as the average film goes, but with …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Producer Named #1 on Stage 100 List!

Jan 05, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

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The producer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Sonia Friedman, has been named the most influential person in the London theater community for 2017 by The Stage magazine, a British publication devoted to the performing arts. Friedman is number one atop the magazine’s annual “Stage 100”, a list of the most prominent people in …read more!

Dobby Pops into Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Jan 04, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, News, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Warner Bros.

Dobby remains a Harry Potter series favorite. Fans love the house elf’s unexpected appearances, quirky outbursts, and fierce loyalty to Harry. So many were understandably distraught when Dobby gave his life in one final act of service to his friends. Now Dobby returns with a hero’s welcome, however, popping into Warner Bros. Studio Tour London in a new exhibit …read more!



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