Theater Review: “Waiting for Godot”, Starring Jeff Rawle
Jeff Rawle (Amos Diggory) makes his return to the stage in a revival of Samuel Beckett’s most famous play, “Waiting for Godot”, at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
Byline: Callum Lloyd Thomas
Patronus Charm Voted Favorite Spell from “Harry Potter”
As part of the celebrations for Harry Potter Book Night: A Night of Spells, Bloomsbury Children’s Books launched the first official global search to find the world’s favorite spell from the “Harry Potter” books. With over 2,700 votes, the Patronus Charm emerged in first place, followed closely by the Summoning Charm in second place with the Levitation Charm finishing in third.
Jamie Parker, Katie Leung Talk “Cursed Child” Casting Debate
Actor Jamie Parker, who will be taking on the role of an older Harry in the upcoming stage production “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”, and former “Potter” alumna Katie Leung (Cho Chang) have spoken out about the casting of actress Noma Dumezweni in the role of Hermione.
Emma Watson’s “Regression” Gets US Release Date
Emma Watson’s latest film, “Regression”, has received a new US release date! The film, which also co-stars another former “Potter” alumnus, David Thewlis (Remus Lupin), is set to be released stateside in limited theaters on Friday, February 5.
Bill Nighy, Toby Jones Doodle to Raise Money for Epilepsy Charity
Bill Nighy (Rufus Scrimgeour), Toby Jones (Dobby), and other “Harry Potter” cast members are doodling sketches to support an epilepsy charity called Epilepsy Action this year. Read more here!
Daniel Radcliffe Talks Oscars Diversity, Alan Rickman at Sundance
Daniel Radcliffe is currently busy promoting his latest project, “Swiss Army Man”, at the Sundance Film Festival. Yesterday, new stills were released for the film, and we received the official film synopsis. At the film’s premiere, Radcliffe discussed the controversy surrounding the lack of diversity in the 2016 Academy Award nominations and the subsequent boycott of the ceremony by stars such as Will Smith and Spike Lee.
First Look at Daniel Radcliffe in “Swiss Army Man”!
New stills from Daniel Radcliffe’s “Swiss Army Man” have been revealed as the film debuts at Sundance Film Festival this month! Also revealed, a plot twist we never saw coming. Find out more here!
Join HP Fantrips for Magic in the Mountains with Viktor Krum
Have you always wanted to experience the magical wizarding world of “Harry Potter” but weren’t able to travel all the way to the UK? Now you don’t have to! HP Fan Trips is holding its first ever “Potter” event in the Colorado Rockies! Join them in Colorado Springs for a magical evening on March 19, 2016, for exclusive access to the beautiful Glen Eyrie castle and a Hogwarts-themed banquet.
Studio Tour Marks 15th Anniversary of “Sorcerer’s Stone”
Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London will be marking the 15th anniversary of the release of the first “Potter” film, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”, by hosting a series of special events across the year.
