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Emma Watson gives Magical Advice

Feb 16, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Actor Interviews, Charity, Interviews, Media, Misc, Videos, Watson, Watson Interviews

Harry Potter fans know her as the glorious Hermione Granger, but Emma Watson is also a feminist, an avid reader, and now she is a magical advice giver as well. Earlier this week in Grand Central Station, a sign was spotted being held by American writer Derek Blasberg that read: “Advice from Emma Watson, $2”; …read more!

Emma Thompson and Brendan Gleeson in ‘Alone in Berlin’

Feb 09, 2017

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Films, Gleeson, Media, Movies, News, Thompson

Released last month, Alone in Berlin showcased Emma Thompson and Brendan Gleeson doing their best to bring life two underwritten characters. The film proceeds very predictably, with no unexpected twists or turns. It depicts the story of a World War II tragedy with flavorless efficiency. For the first time since 2007, Vincent Perez directs this suspense-less book-to-movie …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe on Upcoming Play and Open to Returning as Harry

Feb 08, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Actor Interviews, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Media, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews, Videos, West End

Daniel Radcliffe appeared today on Good Morning Britain with co-star Joshua McGuire to discuss their roles in the upcoming 50th Anniversary production of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at the Old Vic in London. When Radcliffe was asked about returning as the Boy Who Lived, in a possible film version of Harry Potter and …read more!

Dame Maggie Smith and Others Added to BFI and Radio Times Television Festival Line-up

Feb 07, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Events, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Jack Thorne, Media, News, Smith, Smith Interviews, Walters, Walters Interviews

On Monday, Radiotimes.com announced additions to the guest list for the BFI & Radio Times Television Festival; an event that will take place from April 7th-9th at the BFI Southbank and BFI Imax theaters. Dame Maggie Smith, our revered Professor Minerva McGonagall, is scheduled to make a on-stage appearance to talk about her life and career. …read more!

Pottermore CEO Stands Down

Feb 03, 2017

Posted by: Sophia Cotraccia

J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Pottermore

After three and a half years heading up the London-based Pottermore.com, Susan Jurevics will step down at the end of February. Jurevics’ relationship with the Pottermore team began when she worked from New York as an SVP at Sony, and was in charge of the company’s global partnership with Pottermore. Having read the Harry Potter series …read more!

John Tiffany Talks Impact of ‘Cursed Child’ on Theater and Fans

Feb 02, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Broadway, Christine Jones, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, John Tiffany, Media, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews, Sonia Friedman

Though he’s been working in theater for over 20 years, it took an ambitious play about magic to lift John Tiffany’s name outside the insular walls of the theater community–and the fans and theater are better for it. In an interview with Whats On Stage, Tiffany talks about the impact of Harry Potter and the Cursed …read more!

David Tennant says it’s going to be all okay!

Jan 29, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Media, Television Programmes, Tennant, Videos

With the ever changing climate of our political world, it’s easy , and justifiable to be scared about what the future could hold. In times like these, an encouraging speech is always required. And we get one; from non-other than the Doctor himself! David Tennant, who played the Tenth Doctor, DI Hardy in Broadchurch,  and Barty …read more!

Warwick Davis Attends Two Theme Park Events For His Popular Films

Jan 27, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Actor Interviews, Celebration of Harry Potter, Davis, Davis Interviews, Events, Exclusives, Films, Fun, HP Cast, Interviews, Media, Movies, News, Pottermore, Theme Park, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood

Warwick Davis, who plays Professor Flitwick and Griphook in the Harry Potter films, has been a world traveler this week attending two big amusement park events in Paris and Orlando to show support for both the Harry Potter and Star Wars franchises. Davis visited Disneyland Paris for the opening of Season of the Force, a Star Wars tribute event. Other …read more!

Eddie Redmayne to Voice New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Audio Book

Jan 27, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Audio Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fun, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Pottermore, Redmayne

A new audio book version of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is coming this March and it will be narrated by Newt Scamander himself, in the form of Eddie Redmayne, who portrays him in the new film that is loosely based on the original book. Redmayne appeared on this morning’s NBC Today Show discussing the …read more!

Jason Isaacs in New ‘A Cure for Wellness’ Preview

Jan 25, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Films, Isaacs, Media, Movies, Videos

If you haven’t seen the trailers for A Cure for Wellness, they are legitimately spooky. Jason Isaacs, or Lucius Malfoy as we know him, stars as a doctor in the film, but it does not specify what kind of physician. IMDB has him credited, but without the characters name. Despite its looming premiere date, February …read more!



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