Archive for the ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Category

Critics Say ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ is “Charmed”

Jul 27, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

The first official reviews for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child are in, and it’s clear that audiences have been bewitched by the latest installment in the Potter story.   The reviews for #CursedChild are in!https://t.co/0IYj4dnwNm — Harry Potter Play (@HPPlayLDN) July 26, 2016 Five-star reviews have been flooding twitter all day–many accompanied by brand …read more!

Today Show Hosts Harry Potter Costume Contest for ‘Cursed Child’ Book Release

Jul 25, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Contests, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Time to dust off those wizard robes! In celebration of the release of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Parts One & Two book, the Today Show is holding a Harry Potter costume contest! To enter, visit the Today Show plaza in New York on Thursday, July 28 dressed as your favorite Potter character. …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Trio: “Being a Wizard is the Best Job Ever”

Jul 22, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News

Jamie Parker, Paul Thornley and Noma Dumezweni are currently portraying Harry, Ron and Hermione on stage in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which opens for official performances on July 30th. The outside of Palace Theatre has been slowly growing into a masterpiece, adding more Potter-themed decorations in preparation for preview performances coming to an end. The new trio spoke to …read more!

Anthony Boyle on Playing Scorpius Malfoy in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’

Jul 21, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, News

Harry Potter’s enduring feud with classmate Draco Malfoy has left many fans curious about the relationships between the rivals’ children at Hogwarts. Anthony Boyle–Draco’s son Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child–opens up about Scorpius’ childhood and a surprising friendship in a new interview.  “He’s grown up in isolation in the Malfoy Manor and …read more!

Evanna Lynch Attends Giffoni Film Festival 2016

Jul 20, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Events, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Lynch, Lynch Interviews, News

Yesterday, Evanna Lynch attended the Giffoni Film Festival held in Salerno (Italy), after starring in My Name is Emily, which featured in the Generator +16 competition at the event. Of course, many Potter fans attended the festival to ask questions, but Evanna also had some wisdom of her own to share. Evanna was part of the Potter community long before she …read more!

Win a Signed Copy of ‘Cursed Child’ from Waterstones!

Jul 20, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Contests, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Like most Potter fans, we’re counting down the days until the release of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child  book so we can all experience the latest installment in Harry’s story for ourselves.  The only thing that could possibly be better than an eighth Harry Potter book? A signed eighth Harry Potter book. Waterstones has just announced–in what …read more!

A Cursed Child Movie? Probably Not.

Jul 15, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Rumor

There has been quite a lot of speculation in regards to J.K. Rowling’s new play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child becoming a film. This new flurry of rumors is because Warner Brothers has recently filed for a copyright regarding the play. However, according to The Telegraph the copyright is for much more than a film. …read more!

Paul Thornley Talks ‘Cursed Child’: New Characters, Keeping the Secrets, and Being Married to Hermione

Jul 13, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, News

More than simply being one of Harry Potter’s best friends, Ron Weasley is an iconic character in his own right. In a recent interview with the Pottermore correspondent, Paul Thornley–Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child–took the time to share a little about what it’s like.  “It’s massive. It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever …read more!

Take a Closer Look at the Set of Cursed Child!

Jul 09, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Pottermore, Props-Sets, SetReports

Pottermore are going behind the scenes of Harry Potter in the Cursed Child in the coming weeks, to learn more about how the unique set design of the play was constructed. Tony Award-winning set designer Christine Jones (Close to You, Spring Awakening and Let the Right One In)  introduces the Pottermore series by talking about bringing the set together …read more!

Hermione Meets Hermione: Emma Watson Talks ‘Cursed Child’ and Meeting Noma Dumezweni

Jul 08, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, News, Watson

On Wednesday, two Hermiones were in the same place at the same time and not a single Time-Turner was involved. Emma Watson attended a performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and her reaction has us feeling a little emotional. Emma shared her thoughts on the play–and her thoughts on meeting her “older self”, …read more!



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