Harry Potter News

The Protego Foundation Launches New Campaign With Support of Vegan ‘Harry Potter’ Actors Evanna Lynch & Robbie Jarvis

Jun 04, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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Animal rights charity The Protego Foundation launched a new campaign today with the support of Potter actors, aiming to improve the accessibility of Butterbeer to fans and ensure the drink is animal-friendly. Their new petition calls on Universal Studios’ Wizarding World of Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World franchise, along with Warner Bros, to make …read more!

USAopoly Announces Two New Wizarding World Board Games!

Jun 04, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Books, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Films, Fun, Games, 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, J.K. Rowling, Misc, Movies, News, Potter News, Products

Most Potter fans are up for a little friendly competition now and then, especially where our knowledge of the wizarding world and the Harry Potter series is concerned and, for those who love board games, there are more options available than ever before. In fact, USAopoly announced two new products are coming soon, and they …read more!

Theater Round-Up: Drama Desk Award Wins, ‘Cursed Child’ Interviews and More!

Jun 04, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Anthony Boyle, BigNews, Broadway, Christine Jones, Crew Interviews, Directors, Events, Fandom, Fans, Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Katrina Lindsay, Music, Neil Austin, News, Noma Dumezweni, Producers, Props-Sets, Round-Up, Sam Clemmett, Sonia Friedman, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

The Cursed Child production takes center stage in this week’s theater round-up yet again as we congratulate the Drama Desk Award winners and cover interviews with cast and crew, including Noma Dumezweni (Hermione Granger), Jamie Parker (Harry Potter), Anthony Boyle (Scorpius Malfoy), Sam Clemmett (Albus Potter), costume designer Katrina Lindsay and set designer Christine Jones. …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: New Trailers, Interviews, Upcoming Projects and More!

Jun 03, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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From the cover reveal of the official Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald screenplay to J.K. Rowling’s new Q&A posted on her website, it’s been an exciting week! House of MinaLima announced their second birthday celebration plans, Warner Bros Studio Tour announced Harry Potter Quiz Nights coming this July, C.B. Strike aired in the U.S., and details of Alan …read more!

It’s Golden Week! House of MinaLima’s Second Birthday Celebrations

Jun 02, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News

This week House of MinaLima will host very special golden celebrations to mark the gallery’s second birthday, and you’re invited! Golden Week begins today, June 2nd, and runs until June 10th. Every weekday, graphic design duo on the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, Mira and Eduardo, will answer questions and share “Golden Nuggets” – little secrets behind …read more!

Over 225 Million Spells Cast By ‘Hogwarts Mystery’ Players, Plus New Updates!

Jun 02, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Video Games

How’s your Hogwarts story going so far? This week, Hogwarts Mystery developers Jam City released some surprising statistics on milestones reached since the official launch of the game on April 25th, and also added a few new updates, giving players the opportunity to customise their Hogwarts experience even more. As explained during  our exclusive interview at A Celebration of Harry …read more!

Tom Burke on ‘CB Strike’ as it Comes to the US

Jun 02, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

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US fans of the Cormoran Strike series were finally able to see J.K. Rowling’s detective novels brought to life on the small screen last night (June 1) on Cinemax. The seven episode TV adaptation of the three book series Rowling penned under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, stars British actor Tom Burke as the series protagonist private detective …read more!

J.K. Rowling Shares ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ Progress & More in Website Q&A

Jun 01, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Heyman, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Lethal White, Movies, News, Producers, Sonia Friedman, Yates

Not only will we be getting Lethal White and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald this year, but J.K. Rowling revealed in a new ‘Answers to Questions’ page on her website that she’s currently writing the third Fantastic Beasts film, as well as planning another story for children! Answering questions about writing, collaboration and producing films, Rowling gave insights into how her work has …read more!

Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald original screenplay cover revealed

May 30, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

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We recently announced that the original screenplay of Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald will be released on November 16, to coincide with the release of the film.  It’s available for pre-order now, but we’re all going to have to try to be patient for 5 ½ more months—no easy task! Just because we don’t have any …read more!

Test Your Magical IQ at Warner Bros Harry Potter Quiz Night

May 29, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Events, Fans, Fun, Games, News, Studio Tour

If you’re a wizard with Harry Potter trivia, and have been waiting for the perfect time to tap into your magical memory, Warner Bros Studio Tour London has a night for you! This summer you’ll be able to test your knowledge of the Wizarding World at Harry Potter Quiz Night in Hogwarts Great Hall. After …read more!



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