Flickering Myth

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J.K. Rowling confirms Fantastic Beasts trilogy

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When the first rumblings of a Harry Potter prequel emerged, it was said that Warner Bros.’ adaptation of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them would take the form of a trilogy. Although the studio has so far only announced the first movie, set to arrive later this year, author J.K. Rowling has now taken to […]

Harry Potter and the Newfound Appreciation

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Tom Jolliffe picks up a Nimbus 2000 to take a trip back to Hogwarts for a newfound appreciation of the Harry Potter franchise… When Harry Potter first came out, it felt like a shallow breath of fresh air. I’d grown up as a fan of fantasy films. My childhood was defined by Labyrinth, Willow, Krull, […]

Warner Bros. Discovery boss wants more from the Harry Potter and Superman franchises

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It’s fair to say popular characters like Superman and Harry Potter haven’t had the most spotlight in recent years. Due to polarizing movies or controversial creators, we’ve seen two of pop culture’s most prominent heroes on the back burner. It’s time for that to change however, says Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. In the […]

Daniel Radcliffe is “never going to close the door” on Harry Potter return

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A couple of weeks back, a rumour surfaced claiming that Warner Bros. is planning to turn J.K. Rowling’s stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child into a movie trilogy, with the studio keen to have Daniel Radcliffe reprise his role as the (former) Boy Wizard. Although WB has since denied the claims, stating that […]

Three new Harry Potter ebooks from J.K. Rowling set to arrive in September

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Fresh from the release of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child script book, the official Pottermore website has revealed fans of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World will soon be able to get their hands on three ebooks under the Pottermore Presents banner. Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide dives into the nooks and crannies of the […]

Rumour: Warner Bros. wants Daniel Radcliffe return for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child trilogy

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As Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues to wow fans of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World on the stage, The New York Daily News is reported that Warner Bros. is keen to approach Daniel Radcliffe about reprising the role of Harry Potter for a trilogy of films based upon the two-part play. “Warners is secretly […]

LEGO unveils new 5,129-piece Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Collector’s Edition set

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LEGO has unveiled the new LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express – Collectors’ Edition. The 1:32 replica consists of over 5000 pieces and and comes with 20 minifigures allowing fans to recreate scenes from the Wizarding World. The set goes on sale on August 31st, priced at $499.99/£429.99; check out the promotional images here…   Capture […]

LEGO 2022 Advent Calendars for Star Wars, Harry Potter, LEGO City and LEGO Friends revealed

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The LEGO Group has released official promotional images for four of its 2022 advent calendars for the LEGO Star Wars, LEGO City, LEGO Harry Potter and LEGO Friends themes. The sets go on sale on September 1st, priced between $34.99-$44.99 each; check them out here… Fans will discover a surprise brick-built toy behind every door […]

Movie Review – Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)

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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, 2022. Directed by David Yates. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen, Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Callum Turner, Jessica Williams, Katherine Waterston, Oliver Masucci, Richard Coyle, William Nadylam, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Poppy Corby-Tuech, Victoria Yeates, Aleksandr Kuznetsov, Dave Wong, Hebe Beardsall, and Fiona Glascott. SYNOPSIS: In an […]

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release details revealed

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Warner. Bros has announced that the latest instalment in the Wizarding World franchise, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is set for a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release on June 28th; check out the cover artwork and details below… Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) is […]