On this week’s episode, join hosts Madison and Rebecca to learn why Hogwarts needs a supercomputer, hear about Ron’s emotional intelligence, and discover more on why Harry Potter is actually Detective Pikachu.
Thanks to our Magical Books for Muggle Teachers fundraiser, four educators were able to receive copies of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” to use with their students. We recently caught up with three of them to learn more about how they’re spreading a love of reading through the books!
The director of the first two “Harry Potter” films, Chris Columbus, discusses his initial anxiety about getting the wizarding world right, working with child actors under enormous pressure, and his iconic Christmas movies filled with breathtaking stunts.
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by Carolyn Sehgal, Dana Caterina, Gayle Schiller, Katie Harrison, Shannon Hinman · Published November 17, 2020 · Last modified November 18, 2020
From cast appearances to DracoTok to dog drop-ins, we’re hard-pressed to pick just five of our favorite moments from Tom Felton’s Home Party this weekend.
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by Carolyn Sehgal, Dana Caterina, Gayle Schiller, Katie Harrison, Shannon Hinman · Published November 17, 2020 · Last modified November 18, 2020
It’s been 19 years since the first “Harry Potter” film was released, and the cast reflects on their favorite memories and how thankful they are for being part of a franchise that has changed and affected so many lives.
by Ramya Jaishankar · Published November 12, 2020 · Last modified November 13, 2020
MinaLima has released an original illustrated version of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” with interactive elements and full-color graphics. You’ve never read the book like this before! From the moment you lay eyes on the gold-gilded cover, it’s truly something to marvel at.
by Fiona McTaggart, Karla Korson · Published October 23, 2020 · Last modified November 5, 2020
Ever wished you could try some of the delectable treats served at the Hogwarts Halloween feast? Well, we decided to give it a try! Check out how we made these sprinkle-covered wizard hats and maybe give it a try yourself.
Spoon, an Edinburgh café credited with being one of the birthplaces of early chapters of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”, has closed its doors due to the financial impact of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland.
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