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Incredible Custom-Built LEGO Hogwarts!

Jul 01, 2019

Posted by: Becki Osborne

Art, Fan Art, Fandom, Galleries (Site), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Misc, News, Products, Toys

Hyungmin Park has done it again! The LEGO mastermind who previously created evil Sorceress Maleficent’s (Sleeping Beauty) castle and famous London and Sydney landmarks has brought us an incredible custom rendition of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. After Hyungmin Park revealed the spellbinding creation on Flickr back in February, The Brothers Brick, a LEGO website …read more!

“Harry Potter: Wizards Unite” Tips, Tricks & First Real-World Fan Festival

Jun 28, 2019

Posted by: Gianfranco Lentini

Bloomsbury, Fans, Games, Harry Potter Wizards Unite, Interactive, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Potter News, Products, Scholastic, Tech

It’s been quite a busy week since the call to arms for the S.O.S. Task Force united witches and wizards around the globe over Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. Developed by Niantic (the creators of Pokémon Go) and Portkey Games, the mobile augmented reality game has us brushing up on our flipendos and stuffing our faces on …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ Book Bearing Daniel Radcliffe’s First Autograph Smashes Auction Estimate

Jun 28, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Books, Coltrane, Columbus, Fandom, Fans, Felton, Films, Grint, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Movies, News, Radcliffe, Rankin, Sales, Watson

The hardback copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone bearing Daniel Radcliffe’s first autograph sold at Vectis Auctions in Thornaby, Stockton on Wednesday, June 26. When the hammer finally fell, the high bid came in at £2,600. Like a bludger to an unsuspecting chaser, the price smashed the initial estimate, coming in at over …read more!

Watch ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ on Hulu This Summer!

Jun 25, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Potter News, Television Programmes

For fans who have not already added the second installment in J.K. Rowling’s new Fantastic Beasts series to their collection, it’s about to get a lot more convenient to watch the film at your leisure. Beginning July 13, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald will be available for Hulu subscribers with an HBO add-on. According …read more!

Theater Round-Up: Imogen Heap on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ Series, Productions Coming to West End, Broadway and Shanghai–and More!

Jun 24, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Audio Books, Broadway, Casting, Fandom, Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Henderson, HP Cast, Jack Thorne, Music, News, Potter News, Producers, Round-Up, Sonia Friedman, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

This week’s theater news spans the globe, as proves the case more and more often with our diverse cast of Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and Cursed Child stars, as well as the expanding nature of the industry, and the wizarding world, itself. Imogen Heap cast her spell over audiences with an appearance on NPR’s Tiny …read more!

Cast Your Vote for the 2019 Teen Choice Awards

Jun 21, 2019

Posted by: Lauren Osborne

Depp, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fiennes, Film Awards, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Law, Movies, News, Potter News, Radcliffe, Television Programmes, Waterston

Voting is open from now until June 25 amongst the 2019 Teen Choice Award nominees announced yesterday, and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is up for three awards! Alongside the film, Harry Potter film alumni Daniel Radcliffe, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin and Jude Law are all nominated for their respective projects as well. Fantastic Beasts itself …read more!

‘Philosopher’s Stone’ Hardback With Daniel Radcliffe’s First Autograph Up for Auction!

Jun 15, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Books, Coltrane, Columbus, Fandom, Fans, Felton, Films, Grint, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Movies, News, Potter News, Radcliffe, Sales, Watson

A hardback copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone boasting the signatures of the first film’s cast, including the first-ever autograph from a young Daniel Radcliffe, goes up for sale at Vectis Auctions in Thornaby, Stockton on June 26. The signed copy will be part of a Harry Potter lot expected to bring bids between £300-£500. …read more!

Watch ‘Philosophers Stone’ In Leicester Square for FREE This Father’s Day Weekend!

Jun 06, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, News

On Saturday 15th June, Cineworld Leicester Square will host a special screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone — and best of all, the screening’s FREE! The screening occurs after UK-wide survey by DiscoverLSQ – the UK’s “Home of Film” – voted the franchise the best to watch with the whole family, so what better time to …read more!

New non-fiction eBooks from Pottermore exploring the history of magic

May 24, 2019

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Art, Companion Books, Education, News, Pottermore

Remember the recent British Library exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic?  It was curated to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in the UK in 2017.  In 2018, it sailed across the pond to dock at the New York Historical Society to mark the 20th anniversary of …read more!

Bloomsbury Announces Deluxe Edition of Illustrated ‘Goblet of Fire’!

May 22, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Cover Art, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, News

Bloomsbury announced that a deluxe edition of Jim Kay’s long-awaited illustrated version of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will be released alongside the standard illustrated edition, and both are available for pre-order now! Both editions will also be available in stores Oct. 8. The special deluxe edition hardback will feature a gorgeous green …read more!



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