Dec 15, 2016
If the states of Ohio and Wisconsin were not already on your bucket list, get ready to alter your travel plans! Both states will soon be offering screenings of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone accompanied by live orchestration of John William’s iconic score. The first concert event will take place March 25 and 26 at the …read more!
Nov 26, 2016
Pottermore have debuted the jazz song Blind Pig just before the film’s release. The track comes from a scene set in the seedy 1920s wizard speakeasy, and Pottermore have just released an interview with singer, Emmi! The voice of the goblin singer in the film is sultry and strong, singing lyrics written by J.K. Rowling and …read more!
Nov 23, 2016
The global Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone In Concert -tour is going to arrive to the UK next year! Pottermore chatted with Justin Freer, the founder of CineConcerts, about what the audiences can expect from this Potter-related experience. CineConcerts was launched in 2013 with Gladiator Live, and after working with projects like Breakfast at Tiffany’s in Concert and DreamWorks Animation in …read more!
Oct 07, 2016
Pottermore have debuted the Fantastic Beasts soundtrack, by releasing the movie’s theme song! It’s absolutely beautiful – just a warning: the nostalgia might make you more than a little emotional! We are thrilled to debut the very first track from the #FantasticBeasts soundtrack, composed by James Newton Howard: https://t.co/FqYdWp1fTO pic.twitter.com/Hr4b3YrNjE — Pottermore (@pottermore) October 7, 2016 Listen to the …read more!
Mar 22, 2016
This morning, Pottermore released the list of special guests that will be attending the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Hollywood. Among those in attendance are Harry Potter stars, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Evanna Lynch, James Phelps and Oliver Phelps for the red carpet Grand Opening on April 5. For …read more!
Oct 12, 2015
John Williams – composer of the first three Harry Potter film soundtracks – is set to receive the 44th AFI Life Achievement award at a gala tribute on June 9th 2016, marking the first time a composer has been honoured by the American Film Institute. “John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives,” said …read more!
Aug 21, 2012
John Williams, the famed composer behind Hedwig’s Theme, will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at this year’s Classic Brit Awards in October. Williams composed the soundtrack for the first two “Harry Potter” films, but is also well known for composing the soundtracks to “Star Wars,” “Schindler’s List,” “Jurassic Park” and “ET.” Dickon Stainer, …read more!
Oct 30, 2011
This weekend the World Soundtrack Awards were held at Ghent International Film Festival and Alexandre Desplat, composer of the scores for “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” and “Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” was named composer of the year. The other winners at the festival can be found here.
Jul 06, 2011
Thanks to Warner Bros. we have a transcript of a new, lengthy interview with Alexandre Desplat where he discusses what went into making the soundtrack for “Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” what theme is his favorite, and how he utilized John Williams’s famous “Hedwig’s Theme.” We also have a video of Desplat conducting his orchestra here …read more!
Sep 14, 2010
Our friends at Potterish have gotten confirmation from Warner Bros. Brazil that composer John Williams, who wrote the music for the first three Harry Potter films, will return to score the final movie, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” will be scored by Alexandre Desplat.Update: While this is indeed …read more!