June 16, 2021, 3:37 PM · Eleven years ago this evening, I arrived in Orlando for the celebrity opening ceremony for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint joined Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, Matthew Lewis, Warrick Davis, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, and Bonnie Wright on […]
Space Jam 2 and 9 new movies you can now watch on Netflix, HBO, and Amazon
This weekend sees the release of Space Jam: A New Legacy, the long-awaited sequel to the 1996’s original, starring LeBron James and Don Cheadle. There’s a ton of new releases besides the Looney Tunes return to the basketball court though in the form of Fear Street Part Three: 1666, Netflix’s assassin action thriller Gunpowder Milkshake, […]
Hamilton boss hires Barty’s ‘mental coach’ to get cast through lockdown
Cassel called upon Ben Crowe, the man who helped Barty and her fellow Wimbledon champion Dylan Alcott prepare mentally before their Grand Slam triumphs, to assist in framing the mindset of his performers to get them through the lockdown. “I’ve been seeing Ben for a while now and frankly, without him, I’m not sure how […]
Rupert Grint Says Filming ‘Harry Potter’ Wasn’t Always So Magical
“There was definitely a time where it felt quite suffocating because, I mean, it was heavy going. It was kind of every day for, I think, 10 years in the end,” Grint said.
‘Sensitive, intelligent and generous’: Helen Mirren mourns ‘Chernobyl,’ ‘Harry Potter’ actor Paul Ritter, dead at 54
Tony-nominated actor in theater, film and TV who appeared in the 2019 “Chernobyl” miniseries and 2009’s “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” has died, his representative confirmed. He was 54. The actor died Monday evening at home after suffering from a brain tumor, surrounded by his wife and sons, representative Isabella Riggs confirmed to USA TODAY. “Paul was […]
Wands at the Ready! Two VR Experiences Come to Harry Potter New York
Fans of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter will be excited to visit the newly opened Harry Potter New York flagship store starting on July 15, 2021 for two amazing virtual reality (VR) experiences. Exclusive to the New York location (not even duplicated at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida), the […]
Rare Harry Potter books including one signed by cast members up for auction in Surrey
Two Harry Potter rarities with direct links to the publishing and film franchise are expected to take thousands of pounds at an upcoming online auction in Surrey. The first is one of around 200 uncorrected proof copies of the first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, produced in original white and yellow wrappers. […]
How to Watch All the ‘Harry Potter’ Movies
Where to Stream: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Powered by Reelgood Thinking about catching up with The Boy Who Lived? You’re in luck — every film in the Harry Potter series is available to stream. Get ready to watch (or rewatch) Harry, Ron, Hermione, and the rest of the wizards battle He Who Must […]
PSA sees Harry Potter and The Joker ask US citizens to mask up
You may not be anywhere near the office water cooler right now, but we still want to spotlight the most talked about creative from the brands that should be on your radar. Today, we take a look at a star-studded campaign featuring famous faces from Harry Potter to the Joker encouraging Americans to wear face […]
J.K. Rowling remembers Scholastic CEO Richard Robinson as ‘early champion of Harry Potter’ following his death
J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” novels and Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games” series along with a wide range of educational materials, reading clubs and book fairs, has died. He was 84. The children’s publishing giant announced that Robinson died Saturday, but did not immediately provide a cause. The publisher said he had been in excellent health. […]