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Who’s Excited for Another ‘Harry Potter’ Cast Round-Up?!

Feb 25, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Charity, Conventions, Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, LeakyCon, Movies, News, Oldman, Rickman, Spall, Television Programmes, Tennant, Thompson, Watson, Watson Interviews

Harry Potter news abounds this week, including an update on the Love Actually reunion, coverage of the upcoming Leaky Con event, a look at the splendid Emma Watson’s premiere of Beauty and the Beast, an honor for Timothy Spall, more from David Tennant, and a potential new project for Gary Oldman. Leaky recently reported on the …read more!

A Birthday Tribute to Alan Rickman

Feb 21, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Birthdays, News, Rickman

It’s been over a year since the brilliantly talented Alan Rickman passed away, yet fans and stars alike continue to pay tribute to this amazing man and actor. His friend, actress Kate Winslet told a touching story to Entertainment Weekly shortly before the one-year anniversary of his death as reported by Leaky here. “He was …read more!

Remembering Alan Rickman One Year Later

Jan 14, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Rickman

A year ago today, beloved and renowned actor Alan Rickman sadly passed away at age 69. After the initial shock, sadness and despair, we’ve learned to honour Alan by remembering the legacy he leaves behind with his work, and the brilliance and humble, good-humoured nature he brought with his presence. The talent he portrayed in …read more!

A Commemorative Birthday Wish for Alan Rickman’s Snape

Jan 09, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Book Seven, Character Birthdays, Fandom, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Heyman Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News, Rickman, Rickman Interviews

Today is the birthday of Severus Snape, just five days before the first anniversary of the death of Alan Rickman, the actor who portrayed him with such incredible depth and accuracy. Since much of the fandom considered Rickman to be the embodiment of their favorite character they loved to hate, we look back at how …read more!

Kate Winslet Shares a Touching Tribute to the Beloved Alan Rickman

Jan 01, 2017

Posted by: Storie Chastain

News, Rickman

In the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly can be found a short anecdote written by Kate Winslet about her former co-star, Alan Rickman. As many may already know, Alan Rickman passed away January 14, 2016. With the anniversary of his death quickly approaching, Kate Winslet’s story reminds us all of the wonderful man Alan was. “He …read more!

2016: A Magical Year for ‘Potter’ Fans

Dec 31, 2016

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Broadway, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, JKRowling.com, Media, Movies, News, Potter News, Pottermore, Release Parties, Rickman, Theme Park, Warner Bros.

For the entire Harry Potter fandom, which refuses to ever lose hope and fizzle out, 2016 has been an incredibly fulfilling year. When Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two opened in theaters five and a half years ago, it was a bittersweet moment for all of us. To see a series most of us grew up with, whose …read more!

Harry Potter Stars Show Generosity This Holiday Season

Dec 14, 2016

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Charity, Holidays, News, Rickman, Thompson, Walters

The holidays are one of the most popular times of year for giving and a few of the Harry Potter actors have made the media lately for doing their part. Emma Thompson offered her support to the ActionAid UK campaign, Julie Walters became an ambassador for the Midlands Air Ambulance charity, and even Alan Rickman, …read more!

Bill Nighy ‘Proud’ to Take on Alan Rickman’s Role in ‘The Limehouse Golem’

Sep 11, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Films, News, Rickman

The late Alan Rickman was set to star in The Limehouse Golem – the film adaptation of Peter Ackroyd’s novel released this month – however, his death this January left a sad, empty space where his character should be. Thankfully they cast another Potter alumni in his place, and who better than Bill Nighy? Nighy – who played Rufus …read more!

Dan Radcliffe Says He Was ‘Genuinely Scared’ of Ralph Fiennes

Jul 03, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bonham Carter, Fiennes, Gambon, Grint, Harris, HP Cast, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews, Rickman, Smith, Watson

In the latest episode of The Jess Cagle Interview, Daniel Radcliffe talks about working with hugely successful actors such as Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith and Ralph Fiennes in his role as Harry Potter, and reveals a few stories about the late Richard Harris, and comments on being intimidated by Ralph Fiennes! Dan is told to …read more!

Helena Bonham Carter Gives Insight on the Red Queen

May 25, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Bonham Carter, Bonham Carter Interviews, Movies, News, Rickman

Helena Bonham Carter has always been one to take on more anomalous roles in her acting career. The Red Queen definitely does not differ from this pattern. With her abnormally large head and a tendency to order beheadings onto others, the role is one that Helena enjoys quite a bit. She gave a interview with …read more!



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