Archive for the ‘Fun’ Category

Friend and Fowl? It’s National Pet Day!

Apr 11, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Books, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Movies, News

“Dogs are a man’s best friend.” Or so the aphorism goes. But devoted pet lovers well know their most beloved of companions come in all shapes and sizes–and from a variety of species. Dogs, cats, fish, bunnies, snakes, hissing cockroaches, pigs, hamsters, ferrets–whether furry, fluffy, slimy or scaly, there is a pet to be found …read more!

Wizarding World Site on the Way from LEGO

Apr 10, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fantastic Beasts, Fun, Movies, News, Products, Sales, Toys, Trailers

It appears that LEGO will soon be ready to reveal a new Wizarding World themed area of their website. Just weeks after news of the first new sets since 2011, the image below can be found at LEGO.com welcoming fans to what looks to be a new era in magical brick building: Earlier this year …read more!

Theater Round-Up: Olivier Wins for Shirley Henderson and Sonia Friedman’s ‘The Ferryman!’

Apr 09, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Anthony Boyle, BigNews, Broadway, Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Henderson, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, Jack Thorne, Movies, News, Producers, Round-Up, Sam Clemmett, Sonia Friedman, Staunton, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

Last week in theater, we covered a wealth of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child news, including interviews from Anthony Boyle (Scorpious Malfoy) and Sam Clemmett (Albus Potter) and current figures confirming the success of the Broadway opening. New Harry Potter-themed merchandise was released at The Palace Theatre in London, and we reported that Cherrelle …read more!

Dame Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon & More Join ‘Hogwarts Mystery’ & Release Date Announced!

Apr 05, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Davis, Fan Events, Fun, Fun - Games, Gambon, HP Cast, Interviews, News, Products, Smith, Smith Interviews, Video Games, Warner Bros.

As if Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery wasn’t exciting enough, one of our questions from A Celebration of Harry Potter was finally answered – multiple actors from the Harry Potter films will provide voiceovers for the free-to-play game! Taking place years before Harry’s arrival at Hogwarts (in the 1980s, so you’ll be joined by Tonks and Charlie Weasley …read more!

Who’s Your Favorite Weasley? (Giveaway Winner Announcement!)

Apr 04, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fans, Fun, Leaky, News, Opinion, Products

If you had to choose your favorite Weasley character, who would it be? Recently we asked readers to do just that as part of our Weasley giveaway with Fun.com, and were not disappointed with the results! We had the absolute pleasure of reading hundreds of entries to win our Weasley haul, and seeing as we could …read more!

RUMOR: Universal Studios Plans Fourth Orlando Park and Wizarding World Expansion!

Apr 03, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Books, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fun, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Rumor, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Rumors began circulating yesterday that Universal Studios is cementing plans to build a fourth theme park using land acquired in 2015 and 2017, which would almost certainly include an expansion of the lucrative and popular Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Any unconfirmed report must be treated with a healthy dose of skepticism until official sources …read more!

Happy Birthday, Fred and George Weasley!

Apr 01, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Birthdays, Books, Character Birthdays, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 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, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Humor, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

J.K. Rowling knew what she was doing–has there ever been any doubt?–when she chose April 1 as the unforgettable day Fred and George Weasley were welcomed into the world. It may be known as April Fool’s Day, but Fred and George were no fools. They loved a good laugh, and the more the better. But …read more!

‘Goblet of Fire’ Exhibit Opens at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Tomorrow!

Mar 29, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Potter News, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Warner Bros.

The Goblet of Fire exhibit opens at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London tomorrow, and we are thrilled at the prospect of viewing many of the splendid props and costumes which made Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire a magical film experience. The book, and its companion film adaptation, was a turning point in the series …read more!

GIVEAWAY: Weasleys’ Wizard Wares

Mar 27, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Contests, Fans, Fun, Fun - Contests, Leaky, News, Products, Toys

Thanks to the kind folks at Fun.com, we’re bringing you an exciting giveaway with a Weasley theme. It is the month of Ron’s birthday, after all, and the week of Fred and George’s birthday! One lucky winner will be sent a haul of Weasley-themed goods, check out the grand prize below:   So, what’s included? First off, two …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Actors Joined #MarchForOurLives, Jessica Williams Addresses ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ Apparition Controversy and More!

Mar 25, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Branagh, Conventions, Davis, Depp, Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Films, Fun, Gambon, Harry Potter Round-Up, Heyman, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Isaacs, J.K. Rowling, Leung, Lynch, Miller, Movies, News, Noma Dumezweni, Oldman, Potter News, Producers, Round-Up, Sakurai, Sonia Friedman, Staunton, Sudol, Television Programmes, Tennant, Trailers, Walters, Watson

It’s been an incredibly busy week in the Harry Potter fandom–not that that’s unusual! We celebrated the birthdays of David Thewlis and Gary Oldman, and heard Dan Fogler talk Fantastic Beasts, Brooklyn Gladiator and LeakyCon in his podcast. Where books are concerned, J.K. Rowling’s Crimes of Grindelwald screenplay became available for pre-order, and the final …read more!



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