“Potterversity”: “A Harry Potter History Holiday”
On this episode of “Potterversity,” sponsored by History Bites, learn about UK locations that inspired “Harry Potter” and how to see them this summer.
Tagged: UK
Dame Julie Walters Continues to Advocate for Domestic Abuse Survivors
Dame Julie Walters continues to advocate for domestic abuse survivors. Her latest action calls for an amendment to the Domestic Abuse Act in the UK.
Wizovision 2021: Grand Final Results
It’s time for the Wizovision Grand Final! Read all about the live performances and which country is taking home the title.
Wizovision 2021: UK’s “What Makes You Magical”
Boy band B-W!tchers bring the fun – and a message – to Wizovision from the UK with their song “What Makes You Magical.”
Stephen Fry Awarded Medal of Grand Commander of the Order of the Phoenix
Stephen Fry, the narrator of the “Harry Potter” audiobooks in the UK, has been awarded the medal of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Phoenix.
English Bookshop Unites Hardback and Paperback “Philosopher’s Stone” First Editions
A UK antiquarian bookstore has two extremely rare first-print copies of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” worth a combined £107,500.
Rupert Grint to Take Ice Cream Van on Tour of UK
The Ron Weasley actor has announced he will be driving the van he famously bought with his “Harry Potter” earnings around the country, and he could be coming to a town near you!
We Didn’t Need the Americanized Versions of the “Harry Potter” Books
Americanizing books is still a common practice long after “Harry Potter” was released. But if, as readers, we’re able to take the whole wizarding world in our stride without ever having visited it, we should also be able to figure out that pudding is more than just a gelatinous treat and trainers are the same as runners.
Giveaway: Win a Pair of Tickets to “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” in Concert from CineConcerts!
We have a pair of tickets from CineConcerts to give away for “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” in concert. Enter to win a chance to experience the magic of the film with a live orchestra!
