Quidditch Canada announces regional playoffs dates and locations
Quidditch Canada announces dates and locations of the Regional and National Championships for the 2014-2015 season.
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Symbols for Social Change in “Harry Potter”
Many fans of the “Harry Potter” series, and other works in the fantasy genre, have criticised J.K. Rowling’s use of magical creatures and the tension between magical races to act as a metaphor for real world racism and other inequalities. While critics justify their position by arguing that metaphor makes the messages easy to miss or intentionally ignore, I have to disagree. I think the initial ambiguity of the deeper meaning behind the tension between pure-bloods, werewolves, goblins, and trolls is actually a very powerful tool for educating readers about larger systems of discrimination, particularly for young readers.
UPDATED: Video: David Heyman talks “Fantastic Beasts” and film splits
Only earlier this week, producer David Heyman spoke about the upcoming “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” film, revealing that J.K. Rowling had finished the script. In a new video, David spoke some more about the upcoming film and when they will start casting.
Deleted scene from “What If” released – DVD out now!
A new “What If” deleted scene has surfaced! Check out this heartwarming scene that has us swooning for Daniel Radcliffe (as always)!
Ralph Fiennes talks personal experience and comedy in “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Ralph Fiennes in line for an Oscar nomination? The actor talks about “The Grand Budapest Hotel” in a new interview.
Rupert Grint to exit “It’s Only a Play”
We reported earlier this month that Rupert Grint’s debut Broadway show, “It’s Only a Play”, would be extending its run through the end of March. While it was initially reported that only Nathan Lane would be leaving the production after its extension, it has now been announced that Rupert Grint and co-star Megan Mullally will be exiting the show as well.
UPDATED: Lumos Launches Indiegogo Campaign, Includes “Potter”-Related Perks
Lumos, the charity founded by J.K. Rowling, recently released a video highlighting the life of many European children in orphanages and institutions. The feature, called “Behind the Walls,” was a chilling reminder of the way that thousands of children are forced to live. Now, Lumos has launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise money to help these children.
SPOILER ALERT: Alfie Enoch Talks “How to Get Away with Murder” in New Interview
SPOILER ALERT: Alfie Enoch (Dean Thomas) discusses his role in ABC’s “How to Get Away with Murder” with “Entertainment Weekly” in a new interview.
