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Cast portraits for third iteration of West End ‘Cursed Child’
Cast portraits for third iteration of West End ‘Cursed Child’ See the first costume photos of the third group of actors ready to bring ‘Cursed Child’ to life.
Scholastic to publish ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’ illustrated edition
Scholastic to publish ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’ illustrated edition Lisbeth Zwerger will illustrate Scholastic’s version of the ‘Beedle the Bard’ illustrated edition.
Bloosmbury reveals cover for new illustrated edition of ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’
Bloosmbury reveals cover for new illustrated edition of ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’ Chris Riddell will bring ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard’ to life with a full-colour illustrated edition.
‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery’ released today
‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery’ released today The new ‘Harry Potter’ mobile game is officially available from today.
Scholastic to publish new versions of ‘Harry Potter’ books with cover artwork by Brian Selznick
Scholastic to publish new versions of ‘Harry Potter’ books with cover artwork by Brian Selznick Artist Brian Selznick reimagines all seven ‘Potter’ book covers for the US 20th anniversary.
First poster for ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ revealed
First poster for ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ revealed Both Newt and Dumbledore feature in the first ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ poster.
First ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ trailer released
First ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ trailer released The first ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ trailer is here!
David Yates on Dumbledore’s sexuality in ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’
David Yates on Dumbledore’s sexuality in ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ Director David Yates says Dumbledore’s sexuality ‘not explicitly’ referenced in ‘Beasts’ sequel.
Matthew Lewis visits the ‘Harry Potter’ theme park
Matthew Lewis visits the ‘Harry Potter’ theme park The Neville Longbottom actor enjoyed a Butterbeer at the ‘Harry Potter’ theme park in Hollywood.
Devon Murray visits the ‘Harry Potter’ theme park
Devon Murray visits the ‘Harry Potter’ theme park The Seamus Finnigan actor had a magical celebration at the ‘Harry Potter’ theme park.
First photos from ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’
First photos from ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Get a first look at Newt Scamander in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ sequel.
Second ‘Fantastic Beasts’ film titled ‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’, cast photo revealed
Second ‘Fantastic Beasts’ film titled ‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’, cast photo revealed The second ‘Beasts’ film is titled ‘The Crimes of Grindelwald’ and will be set just months after the first film.
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ coming to Australia
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ coming to Australia Melbourne’s Princess Theatre will play host to the ‘Harry Potter’ play from 2019.
New images from the ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ illustrated edition
New images from the ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ illustrated edition A first look at Professors Lupin and Trelawney and Buckbeak the Hippogriff.
‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ companion books to be published
‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ companion books to be published Bloomsbury will publish two books to accompany the upcoming 20th anniversary exhibition.
Bloomsbury to commemorate 20th anniversary of ‘Philosopher’s Stone’ with house editions
Bloomsbury to commemorate 20th anniversary of ‘Philosopher’s Stone’ with house editions The 20th anniversary of the first ‘Potter’ novel will be marked with new coloured house edition books.
Jude Law will play young Albus Dumbledore in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ sequels
Jude Law will play young Albus Dumbledore in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ sequels Jude Law will portray the transfiguration teacher turned Hogwarts headmaster.
‘Potter’ stars help launch Forbidden Forest studio tour expansion
‘Potter’ stars help launch Forbidden Forest studio tour expansion Jason Isaacs, Evanna Lynch and the Phelps twins helped launch the Forbidden Forest expansion at Leavesden Studios.
First images from the ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ illustrated edition
First images from the ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ illustrated edition Our first look at Jim Kay’s artistic take on Azkaban prison is here.
Cover artwork, release date, revealed for ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ illustrated edition
Cover artwork, release date, revealed for ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ illustrated edition The purple triple-decker Knight Bus features on the cover of the ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ illustrated edition.

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