Archive for the ‘SetReports’ Category

Take a Closer Look at the Set of Cursed Child!

Jul 09, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Pottermore, Props-Sets, SetReports

Pottermore are going behind the scenes of Harry Potter in the Cursed Child in the coming weeks, to learn more about how the unique set design of the play was constructed. Tony Award-winning set designer Christine Jones (Close to You, Spring Awakening and Let the Right One In)  introduces the Pottermore series by talking about bringing the set together …read more!

Pottermore’s Guide to Movie-Making: Shadowing David Yates

May 31, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Movies, News, Pottermore, SetReports, Yates

This week, Pottermore gave us a look inside what David Yates actually does as Director of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Apparently it’s not all yelling ‘Cut!’ and ‘Action!’ – at least not for David Yates. A team of Assistant Directors ensures filming runs as smoothly as possible, and according to Pottermore, most of …read more!

MinaLima Discuss ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and 1920s Graphic Design

May 07, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, Movies, News, Pottermore, Props-Sets, SetReports

Ever wondered what it’s like to be inside the studio of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts head graphic designers, Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima? Pottermore gives us a sneak peak – describing the room as absolutely covered in ‘1920s maps, food labels, magazine covers, posters and sketches’. It’s clear that they’ve found a new favourite era of design: ‘The 1920s! What …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Production Designer Gives a Peak Inside MACUSA

Apr 27, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, Films, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Pottermore, SetReports

Remember our introduction to The Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA) in the Fantastic Beasts trailer? Well, Pottermore have granted us an exclusive look inside the remarkable building in an interview with production designer Stuart Craig. He describes exactly what it looks like to walk into the immaculate lobby, paying particular attention to the sculptures …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ now filming at Cardington Sheds

Nov 23, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, SetReports, Warner Bros.

Warner Brothers vans showed up at the former RAF station used to build airships in Bedfordshire, UK last month to shoot Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The spaces are huge, and have been renovated, named ‘Cardington Studios’ and used to film the new Star Wars film (The Force Awakens) and Christopher Nolan’s Inception and The Dark Knight series. Cardington is ever …read more!

First Look at Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander!

Nov 04, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, SetReports

Pottermore have just shared Entertainment Weekly’s release of their newest issue, featuring our first look at Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander in ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’! They released 8 photos of Redmayne and others filming in action. The issue is available to buy online, or at newsstands this Friday. It features information from the set …read more!

Preview of Leaky’s “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Set Report

May 04, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

SetReports

In March of 2010, Leaky was invited along with a number of other fan sites to Leavesden Studios just outside London, England to spend a day on the set of the final two “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” films. During out time on set, we were able to get a first look at what …read more!

Preview of Leaky’s “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” Set Report; Full Report October 5th

Sep 15, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

SetReports

Earlier this year, Leaky was among a number of fan sties to visit the set of the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” film at Leavesden Studios just outside London, England. Our full set report will be online on October 5, but today we have a sneak peek at what we uncovered on …read more!



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