Warwick Davis will star in a brand new TV series, which will be shown on British channel ITV, called Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis. Will you be tuning in to see the show? Let us know your thoughts and whether you’re looking forward to seeing the new series!
In this week’s Caption Contest image, Arthur and Harry stand outside the TARDIS. This is a special Maniacal Month caption image! Read all of the winning captions for this week’s contest now!
The Weinstein Company has acquired rights to Rupert Grint’s Argentine animated film Foosball, which has been renamed Underdogs for release in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and France. We previously reported that the film is set for release in the UK under the name The Unbeatables. Rupert stars as the reluctant hero whose foosball table players magically come to life and help him in an underdog match to save the town from his long-time rival.
A New York Times profile piece on Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara reveals new details on the upcoming Fantastic Beasts adaptation being penned by J.K. Rowling.
The article gives an in-depth account of the new CEO’s work at the helm of Warner Bros., including persuading Rowling to expand the Potter universe by bringing Newt Scamander and Fantastic Beasts into a feature film.
Things over at the brand new Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood are moving along swiftly, with some buildings and structures beginning to become clear. We previously posted a map of the park when construction began, and now some new pictures show how the building work is coming along.
Set your reminder, folks, because Dan Radcliffe is all set to appear on talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon early this April. Playbill.com announced the news earlier today, revealing that Radcliffe will join the program’s host, along with Cedric the Entertainer and Travie McCoy.
Disney released a sneak peak this week at CinemaCon of its upcoming live action remake of Cinderella. The film is directed by Harry Potter alumnus Sir Kenneth Branagh and stars fellow alumna Helena Bonham Carter as the Fairy Godmother. The star-studded cast also includes Cate Blanchett as the Evil Stepmother, Richard Madden (Game of Thrones) as Prince Charming, and Lily James (Downton Abbey) as Cinderella.
The original cover artwork for the UK editions of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, both by artist Cliff Wright, are up for auction at the Nate D. Sanders auction house. These iconic covers have become a permanent staple on the shelves of millions of readers, and now one lucky collector will have the chance to own them!
On her press tour for the upcoming Noah film, Emma Watson has said that she would “definitely be up for a cameo” in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts film, which is to be based on the life of Newt Scamander. Nothing has been announced, yet, however, and it is hard to know where Emma would fit into the film.
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