Author: Jessica J.

Second annual “Harry Potter” conference at Chestnut Hill to be held October 18-20

Already a beautiful community boasting unique restaurants and shops, the town “converts” for one weekend in October into all things Harry-related. The Harry Potter Conference was first held in October 2012 as part of Chestnut Hill’s Harry Potter Weekend to provide an academic outlet for a serious – but always enjoyable – study of the themes in the Harry Potter series.

Films premiering at Toronto International Film Festival starring “Potter” alumni could be offered on Vimeo on Demand

Although there is no guarantee how many films will accept Vimeo’s offer, there is a high likelihood that fans of Harry Potter will end up happy. No fewer than eleven films involving Potter alums are screening at TIFF, including Tom Felton’s Therese and Belle, Bonnie Wright’s The Sea, and Daniel Radcliffe’s Horns and Kill Your Darlings, among others.

Alternate Kibuishi “Chamber of Secrets” cover revealed

Harry Potter fans gathered Wednesday evening to meet illustrator Kazu Kibuishi at the Grove Barnes & Noble in Los Angeles – and they were treated to a very special peek at an alternate version of the artist’s cover for Chamber of Secrets!