Archive for the ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ Category

Catching Up With Gary Oldman

Apr 05, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, Miller, Movies, News, Oldman, Oldman Interviews, Thewlis

Gary Oldman is best known to Harry Potter fans as the enigmatic Sirius Black, godfather of Harry Potter. He’s an interesting, conflicted character–clearly affected by his long stint in Azkaban and itching for the opportunity to openly rejoin the Order of the Phoenix. He operates a bit off the cuff and with an emotionally-frayed edge so that he …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, Brendan Gleeson!

Mar 29, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Birthdays, Birthdays, Films, Gleeson, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, HP Cast, Movies, News, Television Programmes, Thompson, Trailers

Sorry, Mr. Gleeson, we just can’t keep quiet knowing there’s cause for celebration! It’s a happy birthday, today, for the man who’s been in Leaky news quite often of late. So we wish Brendan Gleeson another wonderful year–and another year of enjoying him in film! To start off the revelries, we cannot fail to mention his contribution to the …read more!

Weasley is Our King! Ron Turns 37

Mar 01, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Character Birthdays, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, News

If you were to poll the fandom on their favorite Potter character, what percentage do you think would cast their votes for Ron Weasley? Happy Birthday to #RonWeasley, played by @paulfthornley in #CursedChild. pic.twitter.com/vrcSS63L9b — Harry Potter Play (@HPPlayLDN) March 1, 2017 Ron is the loyal best friend, the quintessential sidekick, the wingman extraordinaire, the …read more!

On-Set Photo from Gary Oldman’s ‘Darkest Hour’ Surfaces

Jan 28, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, HP Cast, Movies, News, Oldman, Props-Sets

Gary Oldman is best known to Harry Potter fans as Harry’s godfather, Sirius Black. Black was a bit of a renegade in his time, rejecting his family’s pureblood mania, joining the Order of the Phoenix and, though wrongly-convicted of murder, risking the danger of capture to come out of hiding and fight for Harry. Oldman now stars as Winston Churchill in the upcoming …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!

‘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!

Evanna Lynch Takes a Break From Conventions to Push Herself as an Artist

Jan 17, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Conventions, Films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, HP Cast, Lynch, Movies, News

Evanna Lynch took to Instagram yesterday to communicate directly with her supportive fans. She intends to take a break from attending conventions in order to leave room for other pursuits and move beyond her most famous role for awhile. She has been known almost exclusively as Luna Lovegood for the past decade, since appearing in Harry …read more!

Natalia Tena Shares Her Thoughts on Tonks’ Wardrobe

Jan 16, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Actor Interviews, Casting, Films, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Interviews, Media, Movies, News, OotP Film, Tena, Tena Interviews

Despite what she claims was a terrible audition, Natalia Tena landed the role of Nymphadora Tonks and embraced the unique traits of the quirky metamorphagus. Tena admits that she had never even read the Harry Potter books when she first tried out for the role of Tonks, so she had no clue what the hype …read more!



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