Feb 10, 2017
Walt Disney Studios announced that Mary Poppins Returns is now currently filming at Shepperton Studios in Surrey, England, boasting a star-studded cast which includes Julie Walters, beloved matriarch of the Harry Potter series first family, the Weasleys. Walters will play Ellen, housekeeper for the now-grown Michael Banks, who still resides on Cherry Tree Lane. No …read more!
Feb 07, 2017
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!
Dec 14, 2016
The hit British drama National Treasure will premiere in the U.S. on Hulu March 1, 2017. The series, from award-winning writer Jack Thorne, held consistently-high ratings and garnered critical praise during its original run. Robbie Coltrane, beloved in the role of Rubeus Hagrid, stars as Paul Finchley. Broadway World reports: “National Treasure is a compelling and …read more!
Dec 14, 2016
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!
Oct 23, 2016
Variety recently confirmed that a new new Willy Wonka film is in the works. The original movies are based on the Roald Dahl book series, and David Heyman will be producing the newest installment! Variety reports: “Sources tell Variety that Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to the “Willy Wonka” IP from the Roald Dahl Estate and is planning a …read more!
Sep 16, 2016
Sex abuse is a hard subject to discuss. For those who have not been through it and do not know anyone who has, the very idea is unfathomable, they can’t –and don’t want to– imagine it happening to anyone. For those who have been through it or have known someone who has, it’s a little …read more!
Sep 05, 2016
The young adult and adult alumni of the Harry Potter movies have all been keeping busy lately, taking part in everything from the small screen to charity training and everything in-between. As we reported back in June, Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) will be joining the cast of the third season of the television show The Flash, …read more!
Jul 05, 2016
All of the Harry Potter actors, or alums, have been keeping busy doing what they do best–acting! In a series of “round ups” we will be doing our best to summarize the acting projects of all the Harry Potter star alums, many movies, plays and other projects–many of which sound amazing and may peak different …read more!
Feb 15, 2016
The 2016 BAFTA Film awards took place in the U.K. last night, at London’s Royal Opera House. Stephen Fry hosted the event, and Eddie Redmayne, Dame Maggie Smith, Julie Walters were also in attendance, with nominations in the Leading Actor, Leading Actress and Supporting Actress categories respectively. Dame Maggie Smith also got caught on the kiss cam (see below), …read more!
Feb 09, 2016
Dame Maggie Smith won ‘Best Actress’ at the Evening Standard British Film Awards, for her role as Miss Shepherd in The Lady In The Van. Emma Thompson won the Comedy award, for her portrayal of Cemolina in The Legend of Barney Thomson. Other nominations in this category included Fantastic Beasts’ Colin Farrell (The Lobster). Thompson also gave a heartwarming dedication to …read more!