According to a new article by Pottermore News, the Chief Technical Officer of Pottermore, Julian Thomas, describes some of the technical difficulties the Pottermore team has experienced and mentions that the second book, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, will not be out until “sometime this Summer.”
Emma Watson and Logan Lerman will be seen in the soon-to-be-released film Perks of Being a Wallflower, which gets a limited released on September 14. Now, it is being reported that they will team up once again in a new film by Darren Aronofsky titled Noah, currently scheduled for release on March 28, 2014.
Warwick Davis has portrayed many iconic roles over the years including: Professor Filius Flitwick, Griphook (DH), and the Head Grigotts Bank Teller (PS/SS) for the Harry Potter film franchise; as well as key roles in Willow; the Leprechaun films; and of course Star Wars. But, Warwick is unhappy with the filmmakers for the recently released movie Snow White and the Huntsman.
Oxford, UK – Spectators coming to the public Olympic torch ceremony in Oxford this July 9 will be privy to a unique, historic event – the first International Summer Games between real-life national Quidditch teams.
This week’s MuggleNet Fan Fiction feature not only includes an award nominated story, but a major site update! First, this weeks featured story, Becoming Rita, was most recently nominated for a Quicksilver Quill Award for Best General story (read more about the awards, here)! It already has 20 very impressive reviews. The story, written by the accomplished hestiajones, chronicles the life of Rita Skeeter, and how she became the ruthless, albeit infamous, journalist she is today!
MuggleNet previously shared an exclusive look at the new fan-made video series called Auror’s Tale, and to no one’s surprise, the fandom absolutely loved what they saw!
Actress Evanna Lynch – who portrayed the role of Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter series – has been slated to join Garry Oldman – who portrayed Sirius Black – along with Dominic Monaghan and Joanne Whalley in an indie crime thriller titled, Monster Butler.
The Academy is an online, intensive, three-week literature and writing program designed for rising high-school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students in Academy courses will engage in live, interactive classes with college professors (such as Professor Amy H. Sturgis, Ph.D.), delving into the works of fantasy that they love and respect most.
In celebration of Draco Malfoy’s birthday, our friends at the WB Shop are featuring a fantastic sale on Draco and other Slytherin-related merchandise.