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Ralph Fiennes Joins the Cast of ‘Holmes and Watson’

Jan 07, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fans, Fiennes, Films, Movies, News

Ralph Fiennes, who Potter fans love to loath as Lord Voldemort, has joined the cast of Sony’s upcoming Sherlock Holmes comedy, Holmes and Watson which stars Will Ferrell as Holmes and John C. Reilly as Watson. Although filming has begun in London, writer and director Etan Coen, has yet to reveal the part He Who …read more!

Emma Watson Narrates Video for Disney Campaign

Jan 06, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Books, Charity, News, Watson

Emma Watson, who we all know and love for her role as the “brightest witch of her age,” Hermione Granger, teamed up with Disney to promote this year’s “Magic of Storytelling” campaign. Emma narrates Disney’s beautifully crafted campaign video, which promotes their cause and encourages viewers to donate. Along with her two most popular film roles being bibliophiles, Hermione …read more!

Happiest of Birthdays to Eddie Redmayne!

Jan 06, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Actor Birthdays, Birthdays, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne, who starred as Newt Scamander, the magizoologist, in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a.k.a one of our favorite gingers, (other than the Weasleys of course), celebrates his 35th birthday today, January 6th. Despite not being in the Potter-verse for very long, Eddie has become a quick fan favorite. Who could resist him when …read more!

Another New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ TV Spot Airs!

Jan 06, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, HP Cast, News, Thompson, Trailers, Watson

Disney released yet another new TV spot for Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) as the classic beauty, Belle. This teaser features Belle, always gorgeous and articulate, but gives new glimpses of the Beast’s attempts to be charming and woo her over. Coming Soon gives a brilliant plot synopsis of the familiar tale: …read more!

Warwick Davis Shares Memories of Carrie Fisher

Jan 06, 2017

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Davis, Davis Interviews, News

2016 claimed the lives of many beloved actors and musicians throughout the year. Two of the last notable deaths happened to be two very well-known actresses, daughter and then mother: Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. Whilst a private memorial service was held for all the close friends and family of the two cherished actresses, Harry Potter’s …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Producer Named #1 on Stage 100 List!

Jan 05, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Branagh, Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, News, Producers, Sonia Friedman, West End

The producer of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Sonia Friedman, has been named the most influential person in the London theater community for 2017 by The Stage magazine, a British publication devoted to the performing arts. Friedman is number one atop the magazine’s annual “Stage 100”, a list of the most prominent people in …read more!

David Tennant’s ‘Mad to Be Normal’ to Feature in Glasgow Film Festival

Jan 05, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Events, Films, Gambon, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, HP Cast, Movies, News, Tennant

David Tennant, known to Harry Potter fans as the Death Eater Barty Crouch Jr., brings another radical to life in the film biopic Mad to Be Normal. The film will feature in the esteemed closing slot at the Glasgow Film Festival (GFF), which opens February 15th, and covers the unusual, envelope-pushing life of Scottish psychiatrist …read more!

Gary Oldman Talks ‘Darkest Hour’ in “Off the Record”

Jan 05, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Films, HP Cast, Interviews, Movies, News, Oldman, Oldman Interviews

Gary Oldman’s acting career spans 30 years, but it’s possible no other role transformed and challenged him as much as portraying Winston Churchill in the upcoming Darkest Hour. The actor we know and love for his performance as Harry’s godfather, Sirius Black, spoke about the film with Paul Clayton in Off the Record, as part of a conversation series presented by …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Nominated for Casting Award!

Jan 04, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Casting, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Awards, Films, GoFFilm, HBP Film, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Media, Movies, News, OotP Film

The 32nd annual Artios Awards are fast approaching and the Casting Society of America has just announced the nominations for the feature film categories. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was awarded a nomination among other top contenders for its outstanding achievement in casting! Fantastic Beasts fell into the big-budget drama category and will be up against Arrival, Hidden Figures, …read more!

People’s Choice Nominees Round-Up!

Jan 03, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bradley, Broadbent, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Movies, News, Tena

The Awards season is in full swing with the People’s Choice Awards coming up January 18th, following close on the heels of the Golden Globes this Sunday. This will be a true celebration for the fans with an astounding 64 categories in play. Notable among the nominees are Johnny Depp (Gellert Grindelwald) and Game of …read more!



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