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‘Chamber of Secrets’ TV series logo spotted at Warner Bros. event
‘Chamber of Secrets’ TV series logo spotted at Warner Bros. event A logo treatment for the second season of the TV series has been spotted at a Warner Bros. event.
First official HBO ‘Harry Potter’ merchandise revealed
First official HBO merchandise revealed Two t-shirts have been revealed on Amazon, marking the first merchandise for the new TV series era.
First look at the trio in Potions class from ‘Half-Blood Prince’ illustrated edition
First look at the trio in Potions class Levi Pinfold illustrates the ‘Half-Blood Prince’ illustrated edition, out 6 October.
‘Philosopher’s Stone’ TV series tie-in edition announced
‘Philosopher’s Stone’ TV series tie-in edition announced The TV series tie-in edition will be available from 3 November.
Bonnie Hill replaces Gracie Cochrane as Ginny Weasley in season 2 of the ‘Harry Potter’ TV series
Bonnie Hill to take over Ginny Weasley role Bonnie Hill replaces Gracie Cochrane as Ginny Weasley in the ‘Chamber of Secrets’ TV series season.
Funko reveal Marauder’s Map wave, including first James Potter Pop!
Funko reveal Marauder’s Map wave, including first James Potter Pop! Funko have unveiled a new wave of Harry Potter Pop! Vinyl figures based on the four Marauders.
Arthur Weasley, Moaning Myrtle, Tom Riddle and Dobby cast in TV series season 2
Arthur Weasley, Moaning Myrtle, Tom Riddle and Dobby cast Rafe Spall, Molly Hewitt-Richards, Billy Barratt and Lenny Rush join the ‘Chamber of Secrets’ cast.
Kit Harington to play Gilderoy Lockhart in season 2 of the ‘Harry Potter’ TV series
Kit Harington cast as Gilderoy Lockhart British actor and ‘Game of Thrones’ alumnus Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult.
Rupert Grint to play Ron Weasley in ‘Cursed Child’ play on Broadway
Rupert Grint to play Ron Weasley in ‘Cursed Child’ Grint will perform as an adult Ron Weasley in the stage show, beginning in February 2027.
⚡ Exclusive Exclusive look inside ‘The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac’, Levi Pinfold artwork
Exclusive look inside ‘The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac’, Levi Pinfold artwork Take an exclusive look at some of Levi Pinfold’s Patronus artwork from ‘The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac’.
On love and inclusion in the ‘Harry Potter’ fandom
On love and inclusion in the ‘Harry Potter’ fandom A message from Andy on love, inclusion and diversity in the ‘Harry Potter’ fandom.
Funko unveil mega 18″ ‘Harry Potter’ Pop! Vinyl figure
Funko unveil mega 18″ ‘Harry Potter’ Pop! Vinyl figure A (super) super sized Funko version of Harry and Hedwig is coming in July.
LEGO to release new ‘Harry Potter’ sets in June
LEGO to release new ‘Harry Potter’ sets in June LEGO will release new sets featuring scenes from ‘Order of the Phoenix’ and ‘Half-Blood Prince’ in June.
Japan celebrates 20th anniversary of ‘Harry Potter’ with new cover art
Japan celebrates 20th anniversary of ‘Harry Potter’ with new cover art The Japanese 20th anniversary ‘Harry Potter’ books feature new cover artwork by artist Miho Satake.
‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’ adds Knight Bus for virtual travel feature
‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’ adds Knight Bus for virtual travel feature Players of the ‘Harry Potter’ AR game can catch the Knight Bus to travel to a Hogwarts Fortress.
20th anniversary edition Thai ‘Harry Potter’ covers revealed
20th anniversary edition Thai ‘Harry Potter’ covers revealed Artist Apolar designed the gorgeous anniversary Thai editions of the seven ‘Potter’ books.
MinaLima unveil illustrations from new ‘Philosopher’s Stone’ edition
MinaLima unveil illustrations from new ‘Philosopher’s Stone’ edition The graphic design duo have unveiled a number of pieces of artwork from their illustrated ‘Harry Potter’ book.
COVID-19: how it will impact ‘Harry Potter’ in 2020
COVID-19: how it will impact ‘Harry Potter’ in 2020 A roundup of COVID-19 related closures and postponements in the Wizarding World. Stay safe friends!
Bloomsbury unveil ‘Order of the Phoenix’ house editions
Bloomsbury unveil ‘Order of the Phoenix’ house editions The four coloured ‘Order of the Phoenix’ ‘Harry Potter’ house editions will be released on 11 June.
Cover artwork unveiled for illustrated ‘Quidditch Through the Ages’
Cover artwork unveiled for illustrated ‘Quidditch Through the Ages’ Artist Emily Gravett will bring Kennilworthy Whisp’s fictional Hogwarts textbook to life.

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