Archive for the ‘Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith’ Category

Weekly Round-up: Bonnie Wright Directs ‘Girl Powered’ Commercials, Warwick Davis in ‘Han Solo’ Movie & More

Aug 05, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Cuckoo's Calling, Davis, Gleeson, Harry Potter Round-Up, Kravitz, News, Radcliffe, Round-Up, Smith, Walters, Wright

This week has seen announcements of cast and ticket details for Cursed Child on Broadway, Jason Isaacs spoke on his role in Star Trek, sparking debate and Tom Felton shared moments of filming on his new movie, Whaling. We also raised our wands to the late Robert Hardy (Cornelius Fudge), who passed this week at 91 years of …read more!

BFI to Host Preview Event For ‘Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling’

Jul 09, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Burke, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Cuckoo's Calling, Events, Grainger, J.K. Rowling, News

Next month, the British Film Institute in London are set to host a TV preview event for Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling! The preview of the first episode of the TV adaptation of Robert Galbraith/J.K. Rowling’s crime-thriller will be followed by a discussion with lead actors Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger, director Michael Keillor, writer Ben Richards …read more!

Tune in to CNN Monday for an Interview With J.K. Rowling–and a Surprise for Fans!

Jul 07, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Broadway, Charity, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, Lumos, News, Pottermore, Television Programmes, Theater

CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour tweeted a promotional clip for an exciting new interview with J.K. Rowling which airs Monday! The thrust of the interview will touch on the magic of the Harry Potter series, as the Philosopher’s Stone recently reached its 20th anniversary, and discuss how Rowling’s ongoing success enables her to pursue another passion–bringing an end to …read more!

J.K. Rowling and Julie Walters Honoured By The Queen

Jun 19, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Cormoran Strike TV Series, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling, News, Walters

As part of The Queen’s Birthday Honours, both J.K. Rowling and Julie Walters were recognised for their contributions to public service and appointed honorary titles, with Rowling receiving one of the highest awards. J.K. Rowling was appointed a Companion of Honour, for major contributions to the arts. Nine new members were appointed to mark the centenary …read more!

Holliday Grainger on playing Robin in Cormoran Strike TV Series

Jun 10, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Actor Interviews, Burke, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Cuckoo's Calling, Grainger, Interviews, News

In an interview with Collider.com Holliday Grainger got to talk about playing opposite Tom Burke’s Cormoran Strike as Robin Ellacott. In the TV adaptation of Robert Galbraith’s novel The Cuckoo’s Calling, she plays Robin, the newly hired secretary to disabled detective Strike.  Collider asked her about the role and J.K Rowling’s involvement: “I just love Robin. One, it’s contemporary, …read more!

Weekly News Roundup: ‘The Sense of an Ending’ for Tennant’s ‘Broadchurch’

Apr 13, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Bradley, Broadbent, Coltrane, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Grint, HP Cast, Interviews, McCrory, Movies, News, Phelps, Tennant, Thompson, Walters, Walters Interviews

This has been an exciting week across the board for Potter. Cursed Child broke records at the Oliviers and announced the definitive edition‘s publication date, Matthew Lewis appeared on Drunk History, Michael Gambon received a Lifetime Achievement Award and Universal Orlando announced their plans for the festive season, hinting at developments in the Wizarding World yet to be revealed. Most exciting …read more!

J.K. Rowling Tweets Monday Motivation for Aspiring Authors

Apr 04, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, J.K. Rowling, News

Never shy about expressing her personal and political views on Twitter—and occasionally throwing a bone to us fans with a new Harry Potter revelation—J.K. Rowling has been Tweeting prolifically today in response to a Tweet from a writer urging anyone working on a creative endeavour to finish it even if they are not certain of attracting …read more!

J.K. Rowling Reveals Title of Fourth Cormoran Strike Novel

Mar 14, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

BigNews, Books, Burke, Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Cuckoo's Calling, Fans, Grainger, J.K. Rowling, Lethal White, News, Television Programmes, The Silkworm

The word is out… https://t.co/0GortYkD09 — Robert Galbraith (@RGalbraith) March 14, 2017 Lots of news about all things Cormoran Strike have been released lately, so here’s a quick round up! The new BBC Cormoran Strike series crew was seen in Hatfield, filming at the local Potters Bar in High Street at the end of February. …read more!

Sneak Peek From the Set of Cormoran Strike

Mar 08, 2017

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, J.K. Rowling, News

The official twitter for J.K. Rowling’s pseudonym, Robert Galbraith (under which she wrote the Cormoran Strike series), tweeted out pictures from the set of the Silkworm earlier today. Sneak peek from the set of the Silkworm… #TheStrikeSeriespic.twitter.com/Zms2qYSNsS — Robert Galbraith (@RGalbraith) March 8, 2017 The photos give us peaks at props that will be used …read more!

UPDATE: Filming for the ‘Cormoran Strike’ Series Continues

Jan 18, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Burke, Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Cuckoo's Calling, Grainger, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Television Programmes, The Silkworm

Film crews were spotted on Barrow Island today at the Crow’s Nest pub filming scenes for the upcoming BBC One TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s popular book series about detective Cormoran Strike. Holliday Grainger and Tom Burke, playing Robin Ellacot and Cormoran Strike respectively, as previously reported on by Leaky, were seen outside the Crow’s …read more!



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