As good as the Harry Potter movies are, I might be a bigger fan of the Harry Potter theme parks. The rides are great, the wand shop is fun, and as a lover (or at least regretful consumer) of all things movie tie-in food related, I’m a huge fan of butterbeer and the other unique Wizard … Read more
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban actor Gary Oldman says he thought his performance as Sirius Black was “mediocre.” Everyone’s their own worst critic. People can take you down as many pegs as they please, but it’s nothing compared to when you’re alone, chastising yourself for mistakes made or actions you regret. Gary Oldman … Read more
One of the most accomplished actors of the 20th century and a beloved member of the Harry Potter series has died. Michael Gambon, winner of numerous Olivier and BAFTA awards, and in later years Hogwarts’ headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, has passed away after a “bout of pneumonia” according to a statement from his … Read more
Will Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts director David Yates return for the upcoming TV series? “Never say never,” he says. David Yates probably knows as much about the Wizarding World as anyone, but will he be returning for the upcoming Harry Potter TV series? David Yates was asked that very question by Deadline, and his … Read more
Bonnie Wright says that Ginny Weasley’s lack of screen time in the Harry Potter franchise was disappointing. Ginny Weasley was a prominent supporting character in the Harry Potter novels, but the big screen adaptations didn’t exactly do justice to the character. While appearing on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast (via Entertainment Weekly), Bonnie Wright … Read more
In this episode of WTF Happened to this Movie, we dig into the pressure-cooker making of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. When a movie comes out and makes a billion dollars, you can rest assured it’s going to get a sequel. Such was the case with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (check … Read more
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” … Read more
Before long, however, he would leave Hollywood and come back again: First starring in “White Man’s Burden” opposite John Travolta before once again shedding his leading man looks in Robert Altman’s “Kansas City” (he previously cameoed in Altman’s “The Player” and “Ready-to-Wear”). In “Kansas City,” he portrays Seldom Seen, a gangster and numbers runner. As … Read more
Harry Belafonte was an actor, a musician, and a force for good in our world. Unfortunately, he died on April 24, 2023. The cause of death, according to his spokesman, was congestive heart failure. Harry Belafonte is perhaps known best for his track “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song).” That being said, Belafonte was a huge … Read more
Warner Bros. has struggled in recent years to find ways to continue the Harry Potter franchise beyond JK Rowling’s original seven books. Interest in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them movies has continued to dwindle, but fans continue to love the Wizarding Word and the universe of Hogwarts and Harry Potter. So how … Read more