Katie Leung interviewed on new mini-series “One Child”
Katie Leung (Cho Chang) stars in the upcoming SundanceTV mini-series “One Child”, airing December 5-6! Check out her emotional new role here!
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Jim Broadbent discusses career and an unexpected hobby
In a new interview, Jim Broadbent discusses his career in the film industry and his anti-establishmentarian attitude, as well as a most unexpected hobby.
Snag some great deals on “Harry Potter” merchandise this Black Friday!
Are you looking for great deals on “Harry Potter” merchandise this Black Friday? Look no further because MuggleNet has you covered!
Becoming Harry Potter: Parselmouth #MNBHP
Harry is labeled a Dark wizard because of an “inherited” skill. Ernie Macmillan is essentially saying the skill makes the person and not the other way around. Hopefully most of us know not to take Ernie seriously in forming our opinion of Harry’s character, but how many of us take Ernie-like judgment statements as fact rather than prejudice (pre judgment)? How many things do we believe about others just because someone says they are so without getting to know the person ourselves?…
WOULD YOU RATHER… Receive a Weasley Sweater or a Chocolate Frog for Christmas? #MNWYR
A warm, cozy sweater or a magical, chocolate treat?
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.
CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT: The 4th annual MuggleNet Advent calendar giveaway starts on Monday
CONTEST NEWS: Starting next week, the new 2014 MuggleNet Advent calendar giveaway will be launched for fans all over the world to win AMAZING prizes.
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.
