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⚡ Exclusive Meet MinaLima: the graphic design of the ‘Harry Potter’ films
Meet MinaLima: the graphic design of the ‘Harry Potter’ films From textbooks to tapestries and posters to packaging, MinaLima are responsible for all of the graphic design in the ‘Harry Potter’ universe.
Bloomsbury to publish paperback ‘Chamber of Secrets’ illustrated edition
Bloomsbury to publish paperback ‘Chamber of Secrets’ illustrated edition A paperback version of the second illustrated ‘Harry Potter’ book will be published on 22 August.
Dan Fogler (Jacob) confirms ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ set in Brazil, production delay
Dan Fogler (Jacob) confirms ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ set in Brazil, production delay ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ will be set in Brazil and ‘bigger than the first two combined’.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London announces Gringotts Bank expansion
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London announces Gringotts Bank expansion Visitors to the ‘Harry Potter’ studio tour will be able to explore the Wizarding bank and Lestrange vault from April 6.
Bloomsbury reveal cover designs for 20th anniversary house editions of ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’
Bloomsbury reveal cover designs for 20th anniversary house editions of ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ The 20th anniversary house editions of ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ will be available in June.
Funko reveal new ‘Harry Potter’ products at London Toy Fair
Funko reveal new ‘Harry Potter’ products at London Toy Fair Funko debut a range of new ‘Harry Potter’ themed collectibles.
Cast portraits from the Australian production of ‘Cursed Child’ unveiled
Cast portraits from the Australian production of ‘Cursed Child’ unveiled See the first pictures of Melbourne’s ‘Cursed Child’ cast in full costume.
Funko’s first ‘Harry Potter’ Pop! Vinyl for 2019 is a 10″ Hedwig
Funko’s first ‘Harry Potter’ Pop! Vinyl for 2019 is a 10″ Hedwig The first ‘Harry Potter’ Pop! Vinyl release for 2019 will be a 10″ version of Hedwig the owl.
All eight ‘Potter’ films coming to Netflix in Australia from January 15
All eight ‘Potter’ films coming to Netflix in Australia from January 15 All eight ‘Harry Potter’ films will be available on the Australian/New Zealand version of the service from January 15.
All 10 of Mary GrandPré’s glorious ‘Harry Potter’ jackets
All 10 of Mary GrandPré’s glorious ‘Harry Potter’ jackets Explore Mary GrandPré’s beautiful cover artwork for every ‘Harry Potter’ book in glorious high-resolution.
Every chapter illustration from the ‘Harry Potter’ books
Every chapter illustration from the ‘Harry Potter’ books Mary GrandPré drew more than 200 chapter illustrations for the ‘Harry Potter’ books. See them all here.
Create any ‘Harry Potter’ logo using Adobe Photoshop
Create any ‘Harry Potter’ logo using Adobe Photoshop Create your own ‘Harry Potter’ inspired logos with this mega Adobe Photoshop tutorial.
10 rarest ‘Harry Potter’ Funko Pop! characters (and where to get them)
10 rarest ‘Harry Potter’ Funko Pop! characters (and where to get them) We review 10 of the rarest ‘Harry Potter’ Funko Pop! Vinyl figures and where you can get them!
10 best ‘Harry Potter’ book covers from around the world
10 best ‘Harry Potter’ book covers from around the world From the beautiful to the creepy to the downright bizarre. Explore some of the most iconic ‘Harry Potter’ book covers.
7 things we know about ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ (and here’s where to find them)
7 things we know about ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ (and here’s where to find them) Newt is off to Brazil? Will we see Ilvermorny? Plus the ‘true glory’ of Professor Lally Hicks is revealed.
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ screenplay available from today
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ screenplay available from today The second ‘Fantastic Beasts’ screenplay is now available to purchase.
Who is Aurelius Dumbledore?
Who is Aurelius Dumbledore? Who is Aurelius Dumbledore? The ending of ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ explained.
J.K. Rowling updates website with new ‘Fantastic Beasts’ information
J.K. Rowling updates website with new ‘Fantastic Beasts’ information J.K. Rowling answers questions about the future of the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ films.
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ receiving mixed critical reviews
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ receiving mixed critical reviews Critics give their early opinions on ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’.
Funko to release new collection of ‘Harry Potter’ Pop! Vinyl figures, pre-order now
Funko to release new collection of ‘Harry Potter’ Pop! Vinyl figures, pre-order now Eleven new Pop! Vinyl figures join the ‘Harry Potter’ family.

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