Archive for the ‘Books’ Category

Entertainment News Interviews Eddie Redmayne on ‘The Danish Girl’

Jan 18, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts, News, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews

Entertainment News interviewed Fantastic Beasts Eddie Redmayne on the process of filming The Danish Girl, for which he has just been nominated for the Best Actor Oscar. Eddie spoke about how the long it took to make The Danish Girl a reality – saying the whilst filming Les Misérables (which came out in 2012),  he spoke to director Tom …read more!

Pottermore Interviews “Fantastic Beasts” Stunt Coordinator

Jan 17, 2016

Posted by: Katie Eller

Crew Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, News, Pottermore

Pottermore has released a new interview with a Fantastic Beasts crew member.  Acclaimed stunt coordinator, Eunice Huthart spoke with the Pottermore Correspondent about the fantastic stunts in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.  Unfortunately, the correspondent “can’t, in good conscience, tell you about them.” What the interview does tell us is that Huthart and …read more!

Second Harry Potter Colouring Book Out This Month

Jan 12, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, News

A second instalment to the hugely popular Harry Potter Colouring Book will be available from 28th January 2016! Studio Press’s follow-up book will be called The Official Harry Potter Magical Creatures Colouring Book, the Bookseller reports: “Filled with detailed illustrations inspired by the Harry Potter films, this second colouring book will feature the creatures of the Forbidden Forest, the Great Lake, and …read more!

Pottermore’s Talks Wands with Molly Sole: Harry Potter Wand Designer

Jan 10, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Props-Sets

Pottermore had the opportunity to sit and talk with Molly Sole, the woman who has designed all of the character wands for the Fantastic Beasts films. Ms. Sole talked of how the wand designs came to be, how they were made to reflect the character they belonged to (the wand chooses the wizard, remember), and …read more!

Long list of ‘Harry Potter’ actors to feature in ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’

Jan 08, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bonham Carter, Fry, HP Cast, News, Rickman, Spall

Alice Through the Looking Glass is set for release on May 27th this year, and will feature many of our favourite actors from Harry Potter! Alan Rickman is returning as the voice of the Blue Caterpillar, Helena Bonham Carter will once again make a fantastic Red Queen, and Stephen Fry – a fantastic reader of the Harry Potter audiobooks – is …read more!

Emma gives details about “Our Shared Shelf”

Jan 07, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, News, Watson

Earlier this week, Emma Watson asked fans to come up with a name for a feminist book club she’d like to start. This morning she chose “Our Shared Shelf” and promised more details to come. Details have arrived! About an hour ago, Emma posted, on her Facebook page, an explanation of her thoughts behind starting …read more!

UPDATE: “Our Shared Shelf,” Naming Emma Watson’s Book Club

Jan 06, 2016

Posted by: Katie Eller

Books, Education, Fun, Watson

UPDATE: Emma Watson has chosen the name for her new “feminist bookclub.” She scanned through fans’ suggestions and settled on “Our Shared Shelf.” She promised more details of what this mysterious book club entails will be coming soon!   I've decided to go with 'Our Shared Shelf'. @emilyfabb – I absolutely loved this. Thank you, …read more!

What Emma Watson Reads

Dec 29, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

Books, Fun, Misc, News, Watson

It’s no surprise to anyone that the highly educated Emma Watson loves a good book.   She has touted several favorites in interviews and on social media pages in the last few years. This month, Harper’s Bazaar published a list of Emma Watson’s recommendations.  It was originally compiled by Hello Giggles, with Harper’s Bazaar adding a …read more!

Harry Potter Marathon on ABC Family

Dec 26, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

Films, 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, News

This weekend, ABC Family is running a marathon of the Harry Potter films. The first four films ran earlier today, and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is on tonight.  Part of the marathon will rerun starting Sunday morning, beginning with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.  The rest of the films …read more!

Sotheby’s Auction of Signed Illustrated “Philosopher’s Stone” Exceeds Expectations

Dec 23, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Books, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, News, Sales

Last month, we reported that a signed Deluxe Edition of Jim Kay’s illustrated Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was to be auctioned for charity. Sotheby’s auctioned a Deluxe Edition of Philosopher’s Stone, signed by both J.K. Rowling and Jim Kay, to benefit Lumos. The book was expected to be sold for 2,000-3,000 GBP. Not surprisingly, Harry …read more!



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