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Anniversaries of first two Harry Potter film release dates

Nov 15, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Films, Films - Film 1 Pages, Films - Film 2 Pages, HPPS/SS Film, Movies, Warner Bros.

Any excuse for a party, right?  Especially when the party has a Harry Potter theme.  With so many book and movie release date anniversaries to celebrate (and more releases on the horizon), you can have one practically every week. The first film adaptation, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone was released in the UK and …read more!

Your Portkey to the Wizarding World is Coming Soon: Harry Potter AR Game is a Go

Nov 08, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

BigNews, Fun, Games, Interactive, News, Pottermore, Products, Tech, Warner Bros.

It looks like the world of gaming is about to become a whole lot more magical. Pottermore made two giant-sized announcements today sure to excite fans who have been waiting for a Harry Potter AR game comparable to last year’s mammoth craze, Pokemon Go. After rumors of a “Harry Potter Go” equivalent surfaced last year, …read more!

Harry Potter-Themed Christmas Decorations for Sale at Wizarding World in Orlando

Oct 26, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Holidays, News, Products, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Theme Park, Warner Bros., WB Shop, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

I know, I know, it’s not even Halloween yet, so it’s a bit early to be posting about Christmas.  But we thought you’d want to know that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando is selling a variety of Potter-themed Christmas decorations this year.  So, you might be tempted to start your holiday shopping early. …read more!

From London to Broadway: ‘Cursed Child’ News, Tickets, Stars–and More!

Oct 23, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bloomsbury, Box Office, Broadway, Casting, Companion Books, Directors, Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, Jim Kay, Movies, News, Noma Dumezweni, Round-Up, Theater, Theater Round-Up, Trailers, West End

Cursed Child actors and associated talent are popping up all over the world–from London to Broadway to Malawi!–taking the stage, screen, and other events by storm. Tickets for the Cursed Child Broadway production disappeared within hours, while the actors appeared elsewhere. Jamie Parker attended a magical exhibition opening (you know the one), Noma Dumezweni and …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Rupert Grint Promotes Children In Need, Kenneth Branagh on ‘Murder On The Orient Express’ and more!

Oct 20, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Branagh, Broadbent, Davis, Depp, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Felton, Films, Fogler, Gleeson, Gleeson Interviews, Grint, Harry Potter Round-Up, Heyman, HP Cast, Interviews, News, Producers, Round-Up, Thewlis, Warner Bros.

The past week has seen the opening of The British Library’s A History of Magic exhibition, nominations for The Cuckoo’s Calling at The National Television Awards, the Yule Ball was announced for Warner Bros Studio Tour London’s annual ‘Hogwarts in the Snow’ event, Cursed Child Broadway tickets went on sale, we explored superstition in the wizarding world, and …read more!

The Hogwarts Express Saves the Day

Oct 17, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fun, Info, Misc, Movies, News, Warner Bros.

This may sound like a missing chapter from one of the Harry Potter books or perhaps a line of fan fiction, but it looks as though our favorite wizarding “school bus” recently made a real-world rescue. Jon and Helen Cluett and their four children, ages 6 to 12, were camping in the Scottish Highlands where …read more!

The Yule Ball Comes to ‘Hogwarts in the Snow’ at the WB Studio Tour London!

Oct 17, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, News, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Theme Park, Warner Bros., Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

The popular “Hogwarts in the Snow” exhibit returns to the WB Studio Tour London this holiday season. Sets from the Harry Potter films will be transfigured into a magical winter wonderland from Nov. 18 to Jan. 28–with one new twist! For the first time, the Great Hall stage will be prepped for the Yule Ball …read more!

8 Things We Learned From ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Star Dan Fogler at LeakyCon 2017

Oct 15, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fogler, Interviews, Leaky, LeakyCon, Lumos, News, Sudol, Warner Bros.

Last month, Dan Fogler took part in a Q&A panel at LeakyCon 2017 in Dublin to talk about Fantastic Beasts, and certainly did not disappoint! Between telling us that he’ll be rocking his moustache for the next few years (‘I’ve become a real moustache connoisseur’) and inviting Q&A host Josh Wittge to do a podcast with him, Dan …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ Soundtracks Soon to be Released in Vinyl!

Oct 12, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bloomsbury, Companion Books, Composers, Fandom, Fans, Films, Films - Soundtracks, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, J.K. Rowling, Movies, Music, News, Warner Bros., Williams

This is a magical time for the Harry Potter fandom–exciting announcements are being released almost daily as Warner Bros. partners with talented and innovative collaborators to bring new Potter-themed products to our muggle shelves! Most recently, Harry Potter Books from Bloomsbury declared its intention to illustrate the companion book The Tales of Beedle the Bard, …read more!

Warner Bros to Add Plush Toys to Their Wizarding World Collection

Oct 10, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fun, Misc, News, Products, Sales, Toys, Warner Bros., WB Shop

Good news for fans wanting to add some plush to their Potter collections. Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) is partnering with Maxx Marketing, a global licensing and merchandising solutions provider to create “plush and soft body dolls” for the studio’s portfolio of brands including J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. In addition to the Harry Potter franchise, Maxx, …read more!



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