For Melissa Richmond, her dorm room feels brightened by “Harry Potter” decor and a stack of the new illustrated editions on the standard-issue bureau, a colorful addition to the room. The Weinberg junior has been an avid Potterhead since she was in fourth grade, just before “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” came out. The […]
‘Hogwarts Legacy’, The Next ‘Harry Potter’ Video Game, Might Introduce Transgender Characters
Following J.K. Rowling’s controversial statements last year that were deemed transphobic, the development team of the next “Harry Potter” video game revealed that it would feature customization options allowing players to play as a transgender character. “Hogwarts Legacy” is an action role-playing video game that is set in the 1800’s wizarding world. It is being […]
Accio Harry Potter Toys! Spin Master Reveals Its Wizarding World Collection • The Toy Book
A look inside the Magical Minis Hogwarts Castle. | Source: Spin Master More Harry Potter toys, after all this time? Always. Spin Master is expanding its partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products as the new toy licensee for the Wizarding World franchise with a full line of toys based on the Harry Potter and Fantastic […]
Pokémon Go Creator Has a Plan to Be More Than a One-Hit Wonder
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Eddie Redmayne Says ‘Vitriol’ Faced By JK Rowling Is ‘Equally Disgusting’ As Abuse Faced By Trans People
Back in June, Rowling came under fire when she commented on an article titled Creating a More Equal Post-Covid-19 World for People Who Menstruate, pushing back against the headline for not referring to those who have periods as “women”. As many online reminded the author that transgender people, non-binary people and gender-nonconforming people can also […]
Consensus candidate may succeed Bhaiyyaji Joshi as RSS general secy
BENGALURU: RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat and Sarkaryavah Suresh Bhjaiyyaji Joshi offered floral tributes to the portrait of Bharat Mata, marking the inauguration of the RSS’ highest decision-making body, the Akhila Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha, at Channenahalli in Western Bengaluru on Friday. While the buzz is that a new Sarkaryavah will be elected, there is still no […]
Harry Potter New York To Bring Butterbeer To New York City For The First Time
NEW YORK, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Appearing throughout the stories and loved by Hogwarts students and teachers alike, Butterbeer is a much-requested fan-favorite soft drink. From June 3, fans visiting Harry Potter New York can choose from draft Butterbeer, Butterbeer ice cream and bottled Butterbeer to enjoy in New York’s only Butterbeer Bar. Harry […]
How J.K. Rowling’s endless updates to Harry Potter became a meme
When the last Harry Potter book came out, most passionate fans thought they’d spend years grappling with what to do with themselves without new Potter stories to look forward to. The opposite turned out to be true. Instead, Rowling wouldn’t stop adding to her universe, confronting some fans with a different challenge. On message boards […]
Can You Name The 15 Most Used Spells In The “Harry Potter” Books?
Spells used in this quiz are based on this super-awesome chart depicting the most used spells. Check it out! Also, image credit: Warner Bros.
Clinton and Patterson’s New Thriller, E L James and Edgar Allan Poe on Netflix
Hello, book lovers! The unexpected but thrilling partnership between Bill Clinton and bestselling author James Patterson has produced another exciting novel. Also returning to an old writing endeavor is E L James as she releases what could possibly be the last Fifty Shades romance. But if thrillers and steamy love stories aren’t your thing, perhaps […]