Harry Potter News

First Look: ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’ Cover and Illustrations Revealed!

Apr 09, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, J.K. Rowling, News

Harry Potter Books from Bloomsbury announced in October of last year that a new illustrated companion book would be coming to book store shelves, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a compilation of classic wizarding children’s stories, was selected for the honor. Leaky reported that award-winning artist Chris Riddell was chosen to illustrate the special …read more!

Theater Round-Up: Olivier Wins for Shirley Henderson and Sonia Friedman’s ‘The Ferryman!’

Apr 09, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Anthony Boyle, BigNews, Broadway, Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Henderson, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, Jack Thorne, Movies, News, Producers, Round-Up, Sam Clemmett, Sonia Friedman, Staunton, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

Last week in theater, we covered a wealth of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child news, including interviews from Anthony Boyle (Scorpious Malfoy) and Sam Clemmett (Albus Potter) and current figures confirming the success of the Broadway opening. New Harry Potter-themed merchandise was released at The Palace Theatre in London, and we reported that Cherrelle …read more!

Weekly Actors Round-Up: Dan Fogler Talks Fantastic Beasts with Collider, Eddie Redmayne at Stephen Hawking’s Funeral, Potter Alum at Comic Cons and More!

Apr 07, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Anthony Boyle, Branagh, Events, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Fogler, Harry Potter Round-Up, Herdman, Lewis, Miller, News, Redmayne, Round-Up, Shaw, Television Programmes, Tennant

As always, it’s been a busy week in the world of Potter. Leaky covered interviews with Anthony Boyle and Sam Clemmett as they near the Broadway premiere for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, rumors began circulating of an expansion of Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter and a release date was announced for …read more!

REVIEW: “Enchanting Essentials” Loot Crate

Apr 07, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Leaky, MinaLima, Movie Art, News, Products, Review

It’s that time again! March’s Enchanting Essentials Loot Crate brought another box of magical pick-me-ups, with goodies ranging from the wearable to the readable. Without further ado, let’s take a look inside this month’s Loot: Regrettably, a subscription box committed to creating colorful and intricate box designs – as Loot Crate is – can’t use Hogwarts on …read more!

Dame Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon & More Join ‘Hogwarts Mystery’ & Release Date Announced!

Apr 05, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Davis, Fan Events, Fun, Fun - Games, Gambon, HP Cast, Interviews, News, Products, Smith, Smith Interviews, Video Games, Warner Bros.

As if Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery wasn’t exciting enough, one of our questions from A Celebration of Harry Potter was finally answered – multiple actors from the Harry Potter films will provide voiceovers for the free-to-play game! Taking place years before Harry’s arrival at Hogwarts (in the 1980s, so you’ll be joined by Tonks and Charlie Weasley …read more!

Theater Round-Up: Interviews with ‘Cursed Child’s’ Anthony Boyle and Sam Clemmett–and More!

Apr 04, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Anthony Boyle, Broadway, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, News, Round-Up, Sam Clemmett, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

Though Harry Potter alums continue to stage incredible theater performances in the West End and in New York, the bulk of this week’s news centres on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. With the new production only weeks into its opening run and a round of promotional images from the renowned Annie Leibovitz recently released …read more!

Who’s Your Favorite Weasley? (Giveaway Winner Announcement!)

Apr 04, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fans, Fun, Leaky, News, Opinion, Products

If you had to choose your favorite Weasley character, who would it be? Recently we asked readers to do just that as part of our Weasley giveaway with Fun.com, and were not disappointed with the results! We had the absolute pleasure of reading hundreds of entries to win our Weasley haul, and seeing as we could …read more!

RUMOR: Universal Studios Plans Fourth Orlando Park and Wizarding World Expansion!

Apr 03, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Books, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fun, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Rumor, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Rumors began circulating yesterday that Universal Studios is cementing plans to build a fourth theme park using land acquired in 2015 and 2017, which would almost certainly include an expansion of the lucrative and popular Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Any unconfirmed report must be treated with a healthy dose of skepticism until official sources …read more!

Happy Birthday, Fred and George Weasley!

Apr 01, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Birthdays, Books, Character Birthdays, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Humor, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

J.K. Rowling knew what she was doing–has there ever been any doubt?–when she chose April 1 as the unforgettable day Fred and George Weasley were welcomed into the world. It may be known as April Fool’s Day, but Fred and George were no fools. They loved a good laugh, and the more the better. But …read more!

Weekly Round-up: Get a Message From Percy Weasley, More ‘Harry Potter’ & ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Actors Join ‘Doctor Dolittle’ & More!

Mar 31, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Bonham Carter, Broadbent, de la Tour, Enoch, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fiennes, Gambon, Isaacs, Leung, News, Oldman, Staunton, Tennant, Thompson, Warner Bros., Wright, Wright Interviews

This week in Potter we’ve seen new pop-ups from MinaLima in Japan, the opening of a new Goblet of Fire feature at Warner Bros Studio Tour London, and the announcement of ticket release dates for the Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition in New York. Amongst these new additions, we’ve got some actor updates to keep you up-to-date with the casts …read more!



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