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As previously reported, the actor Richard Griffiths passed away last week after complications following surgery. Since the tragic news broke, fans and colleagues alike have paid tribute the “supersized man with a supersized talent.”
A recent press release from the people at Pottermore announced that the online companion to the Harry Potter books would soon be coming to platform gaming – specifically, PlayStation Home. MuggleNet has previewed the experience, gone inside the world of Harry Potter and explored, in-depth, the environments of Diagon Alley and the Hogwarts Express that will be available to Playstation Home users in April.
To celebrate their one year anniversary, every week between now and April 18, the hosts of Alohomora! are going to share one of their favorite moments with you. You might be surprised as to which moments some of them pick…or not surprised at all.
In this week’s Caption Contest image, Remus Lupin questions Harry and they talk of betrayal in the Burrow’s sitting room. Read all of the winning captions for this week’s contest now!
Sean Clark – art-maker, comic illustrator, and eagle scout according to his Tumblr page – has created a variety of Potterized cereal boxes for your viewing pleasure.
Richard Griffiths OBE, “one of the most loved, recognisable and greatest British actors,” has died after complications following heart surgery. Best known for his brilliant portrayal of Uncle Vernon in the Potter series, Griffths had enjoyed an enormously successful and wide ranging career in film, theater and television.
Read our review of the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” Blu-ray Combo Pack.
Some Harry Potter fans have not liked what the HPA has to say about marriage equality. But I believe that those in the LGBTQ community will be granted that right. One day conservative governors from Southern states will look at those against marriage equality with the same disdain that the Louisiana conservative governor looked at those who opposed interracial marriage in 2009.
There are “Potter” fans behind the scenes of “LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5–7,” which pulls things from the books for fans of the series to appreciate.