Few of us would want to wish Dolores Umbridge a Happy Birthday (26 August, in case you’re one of the few) but that sentiment should not carry over to the talented British actress who brought the witch we love to hate to life.  Imelda Staunton, whose full name is akin to Dumbledore’s lengthy moniker: Imelda Mary …read more!

The Golden Globes is a magical event for the television and film industries, but this year there was magic in the air for more reasons than prospective awards. As stars began to arrive, it was clear the night would embrace the momentum of many recent social movements, powerfully emphasizing activism in much the same way …read more!

One of the most important (and difficult) parts of being an activist is opening the minds of those who wouldn’t have otherwise thought twice about the issue you’re trying to raise awareness of, and involving as many people as possible in finding solutions to huge problems in the world. It’s not hard to find activist …read more!

Amongst an exciting announcement regarding tickets for the History of Magic exhibition opening in New York this year, we’ve been keeping up with the latest Harry Potter cast updates, including news from Matthew Lewis, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Warwick Davis and more! Girlfriends Debuts, Featuring Matthew Lewis, Zoe Wanamaker, Miranda Richardson and Adrian Rawlins This week, several Potter alumni debuted …read more!

Though Eddie Redmayne looks like he may have struck a deal with Nicholas Flamel while in Paris last year, he actually celebrates his 36th birthday today! The ever-youthful actor has been involved in the dramatic arts since childhood and won his first professional theatrical role at the age of 20. Since that time he has …read more!

We already posted that the Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibit that is currently on display in the British Library in London will be coming to the New York Historical Society from 5 October through 27 January 2019. Pottermore has just posted that tickets will be available starting 14 February to New York Historical Society members, and …read more!

In an exciting week for theater news, Cursed Child director John Tiffany is among the Queen’s honorees for 2017, and original cast members head for Broadway while the second run continues to dazzle in London. As always, the actors and crew stay busy year-round–sound designer Gareth Fry will host a workshop in February, and Jack …read more!

Obvious to anyone who takes a look at 2017 in the rearview mirror is the fact that Harry Potter and his world continue to remain alive and well today, twenty years after J.K. Rowling first put his story down on paper. His devoted followers assumed they were parting company with the boy wizard when the …read more!

The latest Lootcrate came with plenty of surprises for eager Potter fans, celebrating ‘mysteries small and large’ in the wizarding world with an especially magical loot: 1) I Am Lord Voldemort Magnet Set These magnets are inspired by the huge Chamber of Secrets reveal that Tom Marvolo Riddle actually had another, more sinister meaning. They make …read more!

It’s the last weekly round-up of 2017! This week we’ve seen a trailer for Daniel Radcliffe’s latest project, Circus Kid,  and even some new teaser photos from Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. We also celebrated the festive season with a look back at Harry’s visit to Godric’s Hollow, and a special Hogwarts rendition of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. …read more!