Derby Film Festival to Commemorate the Late Sir John Hurt
The Derby Film Festival commemorates the late Sir John Hurt this Sunday, best known to us Potterheads as the beloved wandmaker Garrick Ollivander.
The Derby Film Festival commemorates the late Sir John Hurt this Sunday, best known to us Potterheads as the beloved wandmaker Garrick Ollivander.
Read on to learn more about David Tennant’s newest Disney endeavor, Sir Kenneth Branagh’s newest accomplishment, and Stephen Fry’s newest audiobook secret reveal! Oh, and you’ll also fall in love with Dame Maggie Smith all over again. All that and more in this week’s Role Call!
Alumni Social Media Roundup / News
by Sophie Reid · Published January 29, 2017 · Last modified October 21, 2022
This weekend’s annual Celebration of Harry Potter wouldn’t be a celebration without some very special guests and a roundup of those special moments.
In the wake of John Hurt’s passing, “Potter” alumni took to Twitter to express their grief at the loss.
We reflect on 11 of John Hurt’s most profound and memorable statements made throughout his career.
by Stephanie Bailey · Published January 28, 2017 · Last modified March 18, 2018
Another exceptional person, gone too soon.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Film / FB Awards / News
by Sophie Reid · Published January 24, 2017 · Last modified January 4, 2021
With the announcement of the Oscar nominations, we’re delighted to see “Fantastic Beasts” among the nominees!
This week’s Casting News sees a lot of our favorite “Harry Potter” alumni starring in some phenomenal roles, supporting some great causes, and signing on for some highly anticipated films. It is a jam-packed week with news from stars like Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Timothy Spall, David Tennant, and so many more! So strap in for this week’s Role Call!
This week’s news is short and sweet, but not lacking awesomeness. This week, we find out what a creepypasta is, see Emma Thompson’s artwork, and see many “Harry Potter” stars work alongside one another. All that and more in this Role Call!
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