Archive for the ‘Television Programmes’ Category

David Tennant Takes a Bow With ‘Broadchurch,’ Talks ‘Doctor Who,’ Returns to ‘Jessica Jones,’ and Stars in ‘Good Omens!’

Aug 18, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, HP Cast, Interviews, News, Television Programmes, Tennant

The final season of David Tennant’s hit British crime procedural, Broadchurch, ended in April, but the last episode didn’t air in the U.S. until Wednesday of this week, so he’s been making the rounds to promote BBC America’s release of the show–and his other upcoming projects! He spoke to Yahoo TV about the fate of his character, DI …read more!

A First Look at the Strike TV Series

Aug 15, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Burke, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Cuckoo's Calling, Grainger, J.K. Rowling, News, Television Programmes

Last week the long-awaited unveiling of the BBC One Cormoran Strike television series took place at a media preview event at the British Film Institute as covered here by Leaky. The detective series is based on the Cormoran Strike novels by J.K. Rowling penned under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith with the first installment of the …read more!

Happy Birthday to LeakyCon 2017 Special Guest Katie Leung

Aug 08, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Birthdays, Actor Interviews, Birthdays, Celebration of Harry Potter, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, LeakyCon, Leung, Leung Interviews, News, OotP Film, Television Programmes, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Katie Leung, the Scottish film and stage actress best known to Potter fans as Harry’s first love interest Cho Chang, celebrates her 30th birthday today. As reported here by Leaky, Leung will also be a special guest at this year’s LeakyCon in Dublin, Ireland Aug 31-September 3 along with fellow Potter alumni Evanna Lynch who …read more!

Jason Isaacs Sparks Debate Among ‘Star Trek’ Fans

Aug 04, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Conventions, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, HP Cast, Interviews, Isaacs, Isaacs Interviews, News, Producers, Props-Sets, SetReports, Television Programmes

Entertainment Weekly released a teaser for it’s new Star Trek-centric issue out last week, and it was not without some controversy! The report included a preview from their on-set visit in which Jason Isaacs, known to Potter fans as Lucius Malfoy, was introduced to Star Trek: Discovery’s interpretation of Gene Roddenberry’s science-based utopia after some improvisation gone awry. The scene unfolded as …read more!

Wrapping Up San Diego Comic Con 2017

Jul 24, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Broadway, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Gleeson, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Producers, Television Programmes, Theater, Trailers

San Diego Comic Con 2017 has come to a close, and all five days passed in a flurry of excitement and activity! Potter fans were able to follow many of their favorite Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts alums throughout the convention as they participated in panels to promote upcoming projects. David Tennant attended for Duck Tales …read more!

News from San Diego Comic Con’s Saturday Panels!

Jul 23, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Bradley, Conventions, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Felton, Films, Galleries (Site), HP Cast, Interviews, Isaacs, Miller, Movies, News, Props-Sets, Television Programmes, Trailers, Warner Bros.

It was another busy day at San Diego Comic Con Saturday–and especially so for Potter alums and their fans, who had the exciting opportunity to hear big news first and view exclusive footage at panels for Justice League, Star Trek: Discovery, and The Flash. Ezra Miller–Justice League The Justice League panel wasn’t held until Saturday afternoon, but that …read more!

Updates from San Diego Comic-Con!

Jul 22, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Conventions, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, HP Cast, Interviews, Isaacs, Miller, Movies, Music, News, Props-Sets, Television Programmes, Tennant

Potter fans may not have a Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts panel to look forward to this year, but that doesn’t mean they won’t have the chance to celebrate the best fandom of them all (if we do say so ourselves). According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Hilton Bayfront Starbucks has been transfigured into a complete …read more!

Theater Round-Up: Tickets and First Look for Imelda Staunton’s ‘Follies,’ Jack Thorne Adapts ‘The Children’s Monologues’ and More!

Jul 17, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Broadway, Charity, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Interviews, Jack Thorne, News, Staunton, Staunton Interviews, Steven Hoggett, Television Programmes, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

This week’s theater round-up covers more exciting news for both Imelda Staunton and Jack Thorne, as well as the upcoming preview performance of movement director Steven Hoggett’s latest production! Leaky already reported that the National Theatre plans to broadcast Imelda Staunton’s Follies throughout international theaters Nov. 16. This was wonderful news for disappointed fans unable to …read more!

Emma Watson Interviews Latest “Shared Shelf” Author Margaret Atwood

Jul 17, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Emma Watson's Our Shared Shelf, Fans, Interviews, News, Television Programmes, Watson, Watson Interviews

Emma Watson’s “Our Shared Shelf” book club has achieved worldwide recognition since its inception in 2016. Most recently Watson announced the “Essential Feminist Bookshelf” which includes the 1984 dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale, by renowned Canadian author Margaret Atwood as reported here by Leaky. Watson had the opportunity to interview this literary treasure and discuss …read more!

Theater Round-Up: ‘Cursed Child’ Wins Theatre Award, New Anthony Boyle and Jack Thorne Projects, and More!

Jul 11, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Charity, Crew Interviews, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Interviews, Jack Thorne, News, Producers, Sonia Friedman, Staunton, Television Programmes, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

This week’s theater round-up kicks off the with exciting–but not surprising!–news that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has won yet another award. The production has already racked up honors at The Stage Awards, the Critics’ Circle Awards, the WhatsOnStage Awards, and recording-breaking achievements at the Oliver Awards. And now Cursed Child has been announced …read more!



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