Since J.K. Rowling’s first Harry Potter book was published in 1997, the series has sold more than 500 million copies and its movie adaptations have earned more than $9 billion at the box office, making it one of the largest media franchises of all time — and from that success grew a massive, passionate fan […]

LONDON (AP) — Versatile British actor Paul Ritter, who appeared in the “Harry Potter” franchise and played a key figure behind nuclear disaster in “Chernobyl,” has died, his agent said Tuesday. He was 54 and had been suffering from a brain tumor. A familiar face to British television viewers and theatregoers, Ritter played Martin Goodman, […]

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Saying the magic words. Alan Cumming had a few choice syllables for “Harry Potter” producers when they offered him a role in the billion-dollar franchise. “The Good Wife” star, 56, was in the running to play Hogwarts professor Gilderoy Lockhart in “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” in 2002 alongside actors Rupert Everett and […]

Nearly 20 years ago, the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone movie adaptation premiered and brought the boy wizard to life in Blockbuster style. The series would go on to span eight films (not counting spinoffs), grossing more than $7 billion worldwide across the entire series. To commemorate the upcoming anniversary of the first film, you can now […]

Book Puppet Company is on a two-pronged mission to serve up both great stories and diverse points of view. According to co-owner Andy Laties, the independent bookstore offers a “deep selection of children’s literature and a quirky selection for adults.” Laties operates Book Puppet with his wife Rebecca Migdal, the co-owner of the store. Laties […]

In July, JK Rowling told Simon Armitage on his podcast, The Poet Laureate has gone to his shed, how she used to write in the now defunct Nicolson’s, which was co-owned by her brother-in-law, and the Elephant House.

CinemaBlend participates in affiliate programs with various companies. We may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via links. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has entertained audiences for decades, extending to the page, stage, and screen. The eight-film franchise made history, and has a special place in many moviegoers’ hearts. It […]

Attention all Harry Potter nerds! Hogwarts at Universal If you know the correct wand motions for each spell, can name off the ingredients for Felix Felicis, and know without a doubt which Hogwarts House you belong in (don’t worry, you’re in good company here), we’ve got something REALLY COOL to show you! LEGO recently posted […]

The main problem will be the ongoing restrictions under Victoria’s road map, he said, which continues to limit the number of patrons to 150 people, regardless of whether it’s a 1000 or a 155-seat room. He said, “cinemas will continue to struggle”, particularly larger venues such as the Astor Theatre which are required to operate […]