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Weekly Round-Up: John Williams on Composing ‘Star Wars’, Phelps Twins on Radio 2 & More!

Jan 12, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Conventions, Fan Events, Farrell, Gleeson, HP Cast, Interviews, McCrory, News, Phelps, Tena, Tena Interviews, Tennant, Walters, Wright

This week we’ve seen Harry Potter wins at the 75th annual Golden Globes and nominations for the upcoming BAFTA and NTA awards, the announcement of Bloomsbury’s 20th anniversary House editions of Chamber of Secrets, Universal Orlando’s nighttime show at The Wizarding World, and the release of a special Harry Potter episode of Evanna Lynch’s vegan podcast, The Chickpeeps. We’ve also spotted J.K. …read more!

J.K. Rowling Continues to Work Her Magic in 2017: The Year in Review

Dec 31, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

19 Years Later, Anthony Boyle, Bloomsbury, Book Awards, Broadway, Celebration of Harry Potter, Colleen Atwood, Companion Books, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Davis, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Felton, Film Awards, Games, Gareth Fry, Grint, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry, A History, Isaacs, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, JKR Interviews, John Tiffany, Law, LeakyCon, Lethal White, Lewis, Lumos, Lynch, MinaLima, Neil Austin, News, Noma Dumezweni, Oldman, Phelps, Pottermore, Products, Radcliffe, Sam Clemmett, Scholastic, Studio Tour, Television Programmes, Theater, Theme Park, Thewlis, Video Games, Warner Bros., Watson, West End, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando, Wright

Obvious to anyone who takes a look at 2017 in the rearview mirror is the fact that Harry Potter and his world continue to remain alive and well today, twenty years after J.K. Rowling first put his story down on paper. His devoted followers assumed they were parting company with the boy wizard when the …read more!

Natalia Tena Announced As Final Special Guest At “A Celebration of Harry Potter” 2018

Dec 14, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Celebration of Harry Potter, Events, Fan Events, Fans, News, Phelps, Tena, Wright

The final guest attending Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros annual event ‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’ has been announced today! Natalia Tena (a newcomer to the event!) will attend alongside Stanislav Yanevski (Viktor Krum), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley). Tena portrayed Nymphadora Tonks in the last …read more!

Warner Bros. Announces 2018 London Studio Tours Experiences

Dec 09, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

19 Years Later, BigNews, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Holidays, News, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Studio Tours London announced the new experiences on the docket for the 2018 year, and they sound truly magical. From an inside look at the Art Department behind the beloved film series to an exhibit delving deep into the Dark Arts, the line up of exhibits will offer something for every staunch fan …read more!

Bloomsbury Announces ‘Harry Potter Book Night 2018’!

Dec 07, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Bloomsbury, Books, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fun, Harry Potter Book Night, Interactive, J.K. Rowling, Media, Movies, News, Potter News, Publishers

It’s that time again! No, we’re not starting a countdown to Christmas. (A little late for that, by the way.) And, no, we’re not yet counting down to the release of the next film. (That we’ll admit to publically, anyway.) It’s time to mark your calendars for Bloomsbury’s Harry Potter Book Night 2018, which will …read more!

More LeakyCon 2018 Tickets Releasing Tomorrow!

Dec 05, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fans, LeakyCon, News

Remember when LeakyCon 2018 in Dallas sold out in less than 24 hours? If you were utterly heartbroken we’re rooting for you, as more tickets will be released TOMORROW! LeakyCon is moving to make room for more fans, just down the street from original venue Hyatt Regency Dallas (Texas) to the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention …read more!

Matthew Lewis Brings Some Magic to the Midwest for Planet Comicon Kansas City

Dec 02, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Celebration of Harry Potter, Conventions, Davis, Events, Fandom, Fans, Felton, Isaacs, Lewis, News, Television Programmes

Matthew Lewis, best known to Potter fans as the actor who played Neville Longbottom in the films, is set to join a full schedule of special guests from all walks of popular culture at Planet Comicon Kansas City. There’s no doubt that Lewis’s role as Neville, the clumsy little Gryffindor who grew into a valiant yet …read more!

Happy Birthday, Alfred Enoch!

Dec 02, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Birthdays, Birthdays, Enoch, Fandom, Fans, Films, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, LeakyCon, Movies, News, Television Programmes, Theater, West End

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Harry Potter alum Alfred Enoch, known to fans as Gryffindor Dean Thomas. He’ll always hold a special place in our hearts for so gracefully portraying one of Harry’s chums, Ginny’s first date, a fellow member of Dumbledore’s Army, and a brave participant in the Battle of Hogwarts. After completing …read more!

James and Oliver Phelps Christen New YouTube Channel With Audiocast From the Madrid ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ Opening!

Nov 30, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter:The Exhbition, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Phelps, Props-Sets, Warner Bros.

The Weasley twins have expanded their reach beyond Diagon Alley and are now hosting an audiocast on their new YouTube channel “Double Trouble”–aptly named. James and Oliver Phelps spoke to fans from Madrid, Spain, where they attended the latest opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Oliver Phelps announced the move on twitter, inviting fans to “enjoy!” …read more!

‘Christmas in the Wizarding World’ Comes to Utah

Nov 22, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fan Events, Fans, News, Products, Warner Bros.

Crowds of Potter fans welcomed the first ‘Christmas in the Wizarding World’ unique retail experience in Utah this month, where The Shops at South Town recreated a wintry Hogsmeade for visitors to enjoy, complete with wizarding pop-up shops! The experience is fully interactive, with animated shop windows and an interactive ‘Quaffle Toss’ game, surrounded by …read more!



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