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Warner Bros. to green-light fewer ‘original’ movies to focus on DC, Harry Potter and LEGO

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There was a time when Warner Bros. was a power house at the box office, but a disappointing 2015 has brought out reports that the studio is looking to change their tactics for the next few years. Last year, the studio’s biggest movie was San Andreas starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson which made $155 million […]

LEGO Hogwarts Castle and Grounds releasing in September

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LEGO has revealed the impressive Hogwarts Castle and Grounds (76419) set, which allows Harry Potter fans to recreate some of their favourite scenes from across the Wizarding World film series. The set goes on sale on September 1st, priced at $169.99/£149.99; check it out here… Capture the magical atmosphere of the Hogwarts™ Castle and Grounds […]

New LEGO Harry Potter Wizarding World sets revealed for Summer 2023

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LEGO has revealed four new additions to the Harry Potter Wizarding World theme which includes a Dobby the House-Elf brick-built figure, the Quidditch Trunk, The Battle of Hogwarts, and the Hogwarts Express & Hogsmeade Station. The sets go on sale on June 1st; check out the promotional images here… Dobby the House-Elf (76421)   Delight […]

Harry Potter being rebooted as a decade-long TV series with J.K. Rowling executive producing

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Whispers had picked up pace in recent weeks, and now it is official: Warner Bros. Discovery will be rebooting the Harry Potter series alongside author and executive producer J.K. Rowling. The series will stream worldwide on the newly-rebraned Max streaming service and is described as a decade-long faithful take on the beloved book series featuring […]

Hogwarts Legacy cinematic trailer invites us to the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

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Warner Bros. Games and Avalanche Software have unveiled a new cinematic trailer for Hogwarts Legacy, the upcoming open-world action RPG which invites players to live out their dreams of attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The trailer follows an owl as it soars across the castle rooftops and over The Great Hall, giving fans […]

Simon Pegg to play Sirius Black’s Great-Great-Grandfather in Hogwarts Legacy

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Simon Pegg — star of the venerated Cornetto trilogy, the Kelvin timeline Star Trek movies, as well as every Mission: Impossible outing since 2006 — will soon be adding The Wizarding World franchise to his résumé of nerdy dream gigs. Today, it has been announced that the English actor, who is a known Potterhead, will […]

LEGO expands its Wizarding World with new Harry Potter 2023 sets

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LEGO has revealed six new Wizarding World sets which go on sale March 1st, the wave includes the Triwizard Tournament: The Black Lake from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Hogwarts: Room of Requirement from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, and House banner sets for Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin; […]

Star Ace Toys’ Harry Potter & Draco Malfoy Quidditch collectible figures available to pre-order now

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Sideshow has announced that pre-orders are now open on Star Ace Toys’ Harry Potter & Draco Malfoy Quidditch twin pack which are based on the likenesses of Daniel Radcliffe and Tom Felton in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The figure set is available to pre-order now, priced at $359.00; take a look at […]

Iron Studios’ Harry Potter and Voldemort Battle Diorama Statues unveiled

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Sideshow and Iron Studios have unveiled the 1:10 scale Battle Diorama Series Harry Potter and Voldemort statues which are based on the appearance of Daniel Radcliffe and Ralph Fiennes in the fourth instalment of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.  The collectibles are available to pre-order now, priced at $110.00; […]