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A Celebration of Harry Potter: Day 1

Jan 27, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Celebration of Harry Potter, Davis, Events, Fan Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Felton, HP Cast, Isaacs, MinaLima, News, Pottermore, Publishers, Scholastic, Theme Park, Warner Bros.

It’s been an eventful day at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando, showcasing an array of props, talent and events – the weekend has only just started! The livestream of the event from Universal, Warner Bros and J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World was streamed in 360: Check out the live stream schedule for …read more!

Eddie Redmayne to Voice New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Audio Book

Jan 27, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Audio Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fun, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Pottermore, Redmayne

A new audio book version of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is coming this March and it will be narrated by Newt Scamander himself, in the form of Eddie Redmayne, who portrays him in the new film that is loosely based on the original book. Redmayne appeared on this morning’s NBC Today Show discussing the …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!

Ezra Miller’s Stand-Alone ‘Flash’ Gets a New Script

Jan 27, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Miller, Movies, News, Warner Bros.

Ezra Miller’s The Flash is going through a rocky pre-production phase, almost certainly ensuring we will have to wait longer than anticipated for his starring turn. The film is still without a director, since both Seth Grahame-Smith and Rick Famuyiwa exited the project. As a result, Variety broke the news Wednesday that Warner Bros. hired a …read more!

Bloomsbury Hosting ‘Professors of Hogwarts’ Harry Potter Book Night!

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Bloomsbury, Contests, Events, Games, Publishers

Bloomsbury UK is throwing their annual Harry Potter Book Night on February 2nd, 2017. Every Potter fan knows how important the professors at Hogwarts are, and how much of an influence they have in Harry’s life, so why not celebrate them? “They say that the influence of a good teacher can never be erased so …read more!

New Fantastic “Beast” is Potter Namesake

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Contests, Education, Fantastic Beasts, News, Science

Recently Leaky reported on a new species of spider discovered in India that bore a striking resemblance to the Hogwarts Sorting Hat and was appropriately named “Eriovixia gryffindor”. Now researchers at the University of Singapore have found a tiny crab they have dubbed “Harryplax severus”. Yes, both the newly identified genus and species of this …read more!

Warwick Davis Hosts Fantastic Beasts Documentary

Jan 24, 2017

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Books, Crew Interviews, Davis, Davis Interviews, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, Media, Movies, News, Potter News

Warwick Davis had several roles in the Harry Potter film adaptations. He appeared in all eight of the films, whether portraying Professor Filius Flitwick, or Griphook, the bank teller. He has also participated in Harry Potter video games as well as amusement park rides. His constant involvement in J.K. Rowlings Wizarding World made him the perfect candidate …read more!

Two Oscar Nominations for ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Jan 24, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Colleen Atwood, Fantastic Beasts, Honors/Awards, Movies, News, Stuart Craig

Nominations for the 89th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Among this year’s star-studded accolades is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them with nominations for Best Production Design and Best Costumes. British production designer and longtime Harry Potter collaborator, Stuart Craig received the nomination for Best Production …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!



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