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Overview of BBC Two’s ‘History of Magic’ Documentary

Oct 29, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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Last night, BBC Two’s Harry Potter: A History of Magic aired in the U.K., and gave us a deeper look into The British Library’s exhibition on the magic at the heart of J.K. Rowling’s beloved series. There’s still no news on when this documentary will be made available elsewhere, so for those who missed it, …read more!

‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ Opens at The British Library!

Oct 19, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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Harry Potter: A History of Magic opens TOMORROW at The British Library in London! Keep reading for details on a new documentary coming to BBC Two (featuring J.K. Rowling herself), companion books, featured items, planned expansions and more: In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, The British Library in London (in …read more!

J.K. Rowling and Cursed Child Creatives Talk Broadway with CBS Sunday Morning

Sep 24, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

19 Years Later, Broadway, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, JKR Interviews, John Tiffany, News, Theater

Broadway here they come! The nine-time Olivier award-winning  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is headed to the Great White Way and the play’s creative team appeared on CBS Sunday Morning to discuss nineteen years later and its trip across the pond. J.K. Rowling, acclaimed Cursed Child playwright Jack Thorne, and famed director of the …read more!

BBC Documentary to Feature J.K. Rowling Interview, British Library Exhibition

Sep 10, 2017

Posted by: Sophia Cotraccia

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The BBC is gearing up for the release of its first Harry Potter documentary since 2001, when it released an interview with J.K. Rowling in which several pages of her early notes were unveiled. (Missed that one? Read a transcript of the 2001 interview, or watch the television special!) The new documentary will not only include a new interview …read more!

‘The Silkworm’ Air Date Announced and J.K. Rowling Discusses Strike with the BBC

Aug 31, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

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The world of Cormoran Strike has been a busy place since the premiere of the first episode of The Cuckoo’s Calling last weekend. On the heels of episode two, comes the announcement of an air date for the next installment of the series, The Silkworm, and some interesting revelations from the mind behind these detective stories …read more!

Happy Birthday, J.K. Rowling!

Jul 31, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Birthdays, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, News

Today marks J.K. Rowling’s 52nd birthday! This year, 20 years after the publication of the very first Harry Potter book and 10 years after the publication of Deathly Hallows, what better time to thank her for all the memories, friendships, discussions, experiences and changes she’s created across the world. Though often regarded as intensely private, …read more!

J.K. Rowling’s Full Interview on CNN: Supporting Lumos & ‘Lost Manuscript’ Reveal!

Jul 10, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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CNN just aired J.K. Rowling’s exclusive interview with Christine Amanpour, on her children’s charity LUMOS, dedicated to ending the institutionalisation of children across the world. ***UPDATE: Watch the full interview at the end of this article!*** During this interview, Rowling revealed that she wrote the ‘political fairytale’ she teased years ago – on her 50th birthday party dress (the party …read more!

J.K. Rowling Wrote Her Long-Awaited Fairytale – on a Party Dress!

Jul 10, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, News

Fans will remember J.K. Rowling mentioning writing a ‘political fairytale’ a few years back. Whilst we’ve been spoiled with special additions to the story such as Fantastic Beasts and Cursed Child in the meantime, we weren’t expecting this announcement in an early release of the CNN interview transcript. J.K. Rowling revealed to Christiane Amanpour that she finished the fairytale, …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

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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!

Leaky’s Melissa Anelli Set to Charm MISTI-Con 2017

May 17, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry, A History, JKR Interviews, Leaky, LeakyCon, News, PotterCast

Back in 2001, not long after the birth of the Potterverse, a young woman enamoured with the Boy Who Lived quickly helped make The Leaky Cauldron a destination for wizarding entertainment and discussion. Four years into her leadership of The Leaky Cauldron, in addition to the creation of Pottercast, resident webmistress Anelli and Mugglenet founder Emerson Spartz were granted one …read more!



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