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Emma Watson Wins First Ever Gender-Neutral Acting Award

May 09, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Film Awards, Films, Media, Movies, News, Watson

For this year’s MTV Awards, the gender specific acting awards were eliminated in favor of new gender-neutral Best Actor in a Movie and Best Actor in a TV Show awards. Emma Watson was honored to win the Best Actor in a Movie Award for her performance as Belle in Beauty and the Beast. For Watson, a …read more!

Law Curious to See How Dumbledore’s Sexuality Influences His Role

Apr 29, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Actor Interviews, Casting, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Law, Media, News

As J.K. Rowling revealed long ago, she always envisioned Albus Dumbledore to be gay. Now that we’re getting a more in depth glimpse into his younger years in Fantastic Beasts, fans are curious as to how this will affect his character. Since Jude Law was recently announced to be cast as Young Dumbledore in the …read more!

First Look at David Thewlis in ‘Wonder Woman’

Apr 29, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Casting, Films, Media, Movies, News, Thewlis

For those who have been anxiously awaiting a preview of David Thewlis, Harry Potter‘s Remus Lupin, ever since finding out he would be cast in the new Wonder Woman movie, we’ve got not just one but three new TV spots for you featuring our first glimpse of Thewlis as villain Ares! The first, titled “Together,” …read more!

Future ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Specials Could Be Even More Special for Potter Fans

Apr 20, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Bradley, Fans, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Television Programmes, Tennant

New information regarding the popular Doctor Who Christmas specials could mean big things for those who love both Harry Potter and Doctor Who. From David Bradley guest starring as the First Doctor in this year’s upcoming special to a Harry Potter–Doctor Who mash-up that never came to pass, we’re really hoping these are more than just rumors. An anonymous source leaked …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Tops DVD Sales and Rumors Could Mean Big Things for Potter Fans

Apr 06, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Games, Home Video / DVD, Media, Movies, Theme Park, Warner Bros., WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

This week is full of big news for Potter fans. Not only did Fantastic Beasts have a successful first week after it’s  DVD/Blu-ray release, but we’ve also heard some new rumors that could mean a new Harry Potter game as well as some upgrades for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Even though it was only released on Wednesday …read more!

Emma Watson Round Up!

Apr 01, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Media, Videos, Watson, Watson Interviews

Emma Watson is nearing the end of promotion for Beauty and the Beast, and has managed to continue to contribute to her feminist book club (Our Shared Shelf) whilst on the road – she’s certainly an inspiration! Catch up with her whereabouts below: The other day TeenVogue.com reported on the sustainability of Emma Watson’s costumes in Beauty and the Beast. Emma’s …read more!

Redmayne, Davis, and Waterston: What’re They Up To Now?

Mar 15, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Actor Interviews, Charity, Davis, Davis Interviews, Films, Media, Movies, News, Redmayne, Waterston

Some of our favorite Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts actors have been busy this week. Eddie Redmayne presented awards to young filmmakers, Warwick Davis prepares for Red Nose Day, and Katherine Waterston discusses her role in Alien: Covenant. Eddie Redmayne was one of the many stars present at the 2017 Into Film Awards presentation ceremony at London’s Leicester Square …read more!

Pottermore Introduces Six New Fantastic Beasts

Mar 15, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Audio Books, Companion Books, Fan Art, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fun, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Pottermore, Redmayne

Yesterday was a big day for Newt Scamander and his fantastic beasts, along with the release of a newly updated version of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them textbook also came a new audiobook version narrated by Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander himself. The updated version includes six new creatures as well as a foreword to …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Cast Discusses Working with ‘Harry Potter’ Crew

Mar 10, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Heyman, Media, Miller, Movies, News, Pottermore, Stuart Craig, Yates

The cast of Fantastic Beasts found comfort in working with some of the Harry Potter crew knowing that they had already been involved in the creation of such a successful movie franchise already. In a recent video, released by Pottermore, we hear thoughts directly from a few of the actors on what it was like to work with the Harry Potter …read more!

Another Harry Potter Cast Round-Up

Mar 08, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Actor Interviews, Broadbent, Fans, Felton, Films, Grint, Isaacs, Margoyles, Media, Movies, News, Rickman, Staunton, Tennant, Theater, Thompson, Watson, Watson Interviews, West End, Wright

The Harry Potter cast is keeping us on our toes as usual this week! If one thing remains true it’s that they are as active as ever, which is great news for fans as we love to see our favorite cast members on the stage and screen again. Today we’ve got information on Bill Nighy, …read more!



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