Archive for the ‘Fun’ Category

Happy Birthday, Dobby!

Jun 28, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Birthdays, Books, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K. Rowling, News

Today we celebrate the birthday of Dobby the House Elf, one of the most beloved of J.K. Rowling’s magical characters. Over the course of the Harry Potter series, Dobby was an irresistible personality and proved himself to be quite a hero as well. In fact, he’s so popular among fans and holds such a significant …read more!

LEGO Brings Back the King of Arachnids With ‘Aragog’s Lair’ Set!

Jun 25, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fantastic Beasts, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, News, Products, Sales

In conjunction with a some magical events coming up in the Wizarding World, a steady stream of new products from LEGO have been announced over the past few months, as part of their growing list of Wizarding World sets to be released this August. Last winter at the New York Toy Fair, an intricate Hogwarts …read more!

Hold onto your wands: Moving wizard photos are now a thing!

Jun 23, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

BigNews, Fun, Interactive, News, Products, Tech

It’s true. We are not pulling a Weasley-esque prank on you, we promise. Recall that in the wizarding world photographs taken with an ordinary Muggle camera but developed in a special potion, rather than the usual Muggle photo processing chemicals, move like a short looping video. Colin Creevey learned this trick, to his delight, when he …read more!

Theater Round-Up: ‘Cursed Child’ Boasts Record Sales and New Cast Photos While ‘King Kong’ Waits in the Wings!

Jun 18, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, BigNews, Broadway, Burke, Casting, Christine Jones, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Katrina Lindsay, Music, Neil Austin, News, Potter News, Round-Up, Sonia Friedman, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End, Williams

This week in theater news the spotlight returns to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. According to Broadway World, Cursed Child continued its record-breaking streak, posting a banner week of ticket sales and making Broadway history with the best week ever! The play reported a gross of $2,277,446 for the week ending yesterday, $138, 587 …read more!

Fatherhood and Legacies in the ‘Harry Potter’ Series

Jun 17, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Fun, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

What better day than Father’s Day to discuss the complex world of legacy and fatherhood in the Harry Potter series? From James Potter to Xenophilius Lovegood, we take a look at fathers and Harry’s father figures in Harry Potter, and Harry’s own experience of fatherhood in Cursed Child. From the lovable Mr Weasley encouraging mischief in the Weasley …read more!

Magic in Seattle: J.K. Rowling in MoPOP Sci-Fi and Fantasy Hall of Fame and Diagon Alley Construction Moves to Camp Korey!

Jun 15, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Charity, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling, News, Potter News, Props-Sets

Washington is probably not the first place that comes to mind for fans planning a wizarding world excursion, but now the state boasts two magical destinations! Newsarama reported that J.K. Rowling is among the 2017 honorees inducted into the Museum of Pop Culture’s (MoPOP) Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. This means Rowling, alongside …read more!

REVIEW: ‘Harry Potter’ Temporary Tattoo Set By Cinereplicas

Jun 08, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, Fun, News, Products, Review

Remember going to fairs, theme parks and events as a kid, and temporary tattoos being a highlight? Cinereplicas are making sure Potter fans of all ages can enjoy the fun, with their new set of 35 Harry Potter themed temporary tattoos. I was lucky enough to receive a set to review, and honestly had to stop myself using the whole …read more!

UPDATED: New Lumos Campaign Offers Chance to Attend Global ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ Premieres!

Jun 08, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Charity, Contests, Events, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fun, J.K. Rowling, Lumos, Movies, News, Potter News, Warner Bros.

Today, J.K. Rowling’s international charity, Lumos, announced its biggest campaign and competition to date! Winning donors will attend the Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald premiere in New York, Paris or London–and meet the enchanting Warner Bros. cast. Would you like to attend a red carpet premiere of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald? Three …read more!

Bloomsbury Celebrates ‘Chamber of Secrets’ 20th Anniversary with House Champion Contest!

Jun 05, 2018

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Bloomsbury, Books, Contests, Fans, Fun, Fun - Contests, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Misc, Paperbacks, Publishers

Bloomsbury Publishing posted on their Instagram about their House Champion contest, calling fans to celebrate the greatness of their Hogwarts house to mark the 20th anniversary of the original release of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They are asking fans to post their favourite photo that shows why you should be dubbed the ‘ultimate House …read more!

Newt’s Case of Fantastic Bricks on the Way from LEGO

Jun 05, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fan Sites, Fantastic Beasts, Fun, Products, Sales, Toys

The news from LEGO for Wizarding World fans just keeps getting more magical! Over the past few months Leaky has reported on new Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts sets anticipated later this summer from the iconic toy company, as well as an entire new mini-site dedicated to Wizarding World themed brick-building. Last winter we learned …read more!



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