Archive for the ‘Lumos’ Category

Real-World Support from the Wizarding World

Mar 05, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Charity, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Isaacs, J.K. Rowling, Lumos, News, Thompson

Most followers of the Potterverse are aware of J.K. Rowlings’ dedication to bettering the lives of orphans through her charity Lumos, as well as many other individuals and causes she brings attention to, as evidence of her Twitter posts: We can all play a part in reuniting kids in institutions with their families. Find out …read more!

A Magical Mid-Week Round-Up!

Mar 01, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bonham Carter, Charity, Davis, Events, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fiennes, Films, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Kravitz, Lumos, Movies, News, Trailers, Waterston, Watson

There never seems to be a shortage of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts news, and this week is no exception. So here’s a mid-week update on exciting developments in the wizarding world, including a new Alien: Covenant trailer featuring Katherine Waterston, a new Beauty and the Beast featurette with Emma Watson, news of magical contributions to Lego …read more!

JK Rowling Tweets ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sneak Peek!

Feb 28, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Charity, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, Kravitz, Lumos, News, Warner Bros.

JK Rowling is known for being a prolific poster on twitter. She offers generous support to deserving causes, including her charity foundation, Lumos, and others. Sometimes she’ll dive into the choppy sea of political debate. At other times she engages with delighted fans and answers their burning questions about favorite characters and plot points from …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Cast Round-Up and More!

Feb 23, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Charity, Conventions, Davis, Directors, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Leung, Lumos, Movies, News, Posters, Redmayne, Wright, Yates

We’ve got an extensive round-up for you this Thursday, Potter fans. Considering Harry Potter cast and crew are among the most prolific and generous in the business, it’s no surprise they fill the media outlets with news. So let’s get on with it! The St. Helens Star reports that director David Yates was added to the Citizen …read more!

Expecto Patronum: Lumos Making a Difference for Children in Moldova

Feb 17, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Davis, Davis Interviews, Lumos, News

What do you need when the Dementors are getting you down and you can’t coax more than a few sparks out of your wand? You need a witch or wizard to come and conjure a patronus to repel the Dementors and save you from a terrible fate. Lumos, the international children’s charity founded by J.K. Rowling, …read more!

Happy Birthday to Bonnie Wright!

Feb 17, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Birthdays, Films, HPEF Conventions, Isaacs, Lumos, Lynch, News, Pottermore, Wright

Happy 26th birthday to Bonnie Wright, best known to Harry Potter fans as their favorite ginger sister Ginny Weasley Potter. Leaky has kept close tabs on the busy Ms. Wright in the past few months. As reported here in January, fans will be able to catch up with her in person at the Salt Lake …read more!

Coordinating Vintage-Style Covers for Beedle, Quidditch, and Beasts

Jan 19, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Bloomsbury, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Fantastic Beasts, Lumos, News, Publishers, Quidditch Through the Ages, Scholastic, Tales of Beedle the Bard

Complementing the new cover for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them are coordinating covers for both  The Tales of Beedle the Bard and Quidditch Through the Ages. Sporting a charming (no pun intended) vintage look, these three volumes comprise the Hogwarts Library Box Set, which will be released in both hardback and ebook formats on …read more!

Bonnie Wright Will Appear at Salt Lake City Comic Con 2017

Jan 16, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Conventions, Events, Fandom, Fantastic Beasts, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Lumos, News, Wright

Bonnie Wright, better known to Harry Potter fans as, their favorite Mrs. Potter, Ginny Weasley, will be a guest at the FanX event at Salt Lake Comic Con, March 17th and 18th.   Wright has stayed extremely busy since she was seen in the final frames of the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly …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!

Could Lumos Have Made a Difference for Tom Riddle? Discussing Voldemort on His 90th Birthday

Dec 31, 2016

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Character Birthdays, Fans, FAQs, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling, Lumos, News, Pottermore, Science

As Harry Potter aficionados know, the sixth installment in the series is “riddled” with details of Voldemort’s family history. A few weeks ago J.K. Rowling and creator of the blockbuster musical Hamilton, Lin Manuel Miranda, exchanged tweets about their respective fondness for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: HBP is my favorite PRECISELY because …read more!



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