2017 will mark 20 years since the release of the first Harry Potter novel. But what if the Harry, Ron and Hermione’s story had started life as a ’90s sitcom? Well, now we know what that would have looked like! For no fathomable reason, other than that it’s brilliant, the folks at Comedy Central UK have re-imagined young Daniel Radcliffe … >
Tom Burke has been cast as Cormoran Strike in BBC One’s major new series based on J.K. Rowling’s crime novels. The Cuckoo’s Calling, The Silkworm and Career Of Evil, which were written under Rowling’s pseudonym, Robert Galbraith, will be produced as three separate event dramas. The seven episodes – one 3-part story and two 2-part stories – will begin filming in London … >
Warner Bros. has announced the release date for a sequel to upcoming Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The first movie is due in cinemas later this year and began filming last summer in Leavesden, England. Directed by David Yates, who helmed the final four Harry Potter movies, the all-new adventure … >
Harry Potter star Rupert Grint will lead the cast of a new comedy from David Walliams and Miranda Hart’s producion company. The cast of Sick Note also includes Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead) and Don Johnson (Miami Vice). The series is created and written by Nat Saunders and James Serafinowicz. The official synopsis reads: “Sick Note is the story … >
Though legend has it J. K. Rowling penned her world-famous and series while sitting in an Edinburgh café, the majority of the action is set in and around London. As such, the UK capital provides an excellent opportunity for fans of the Harry Potter franchise to explore the places which inspired the books and films … >
Here we take a look at some of the British actors who’ve appeared in both Harry Potter and Doctor Who… Michael Gambon as Dumbledore and Kazran Sardick in ‘A Christmas Carol’ Zoe Wanamaker as Madam Hooch and Lady Cassandra in ‘The End of the World’ and ‘New Earth’ Toby Jones as Dobby … >
Most schoolyards are fairly generic: children using the climbing equipment, playing football, trading Pokémon cards, and even some showing off cool and colourful backpacks like this to their friends. That said, even the wildest playground isn’t likely to be anywhere near the level of craziness that goes on in some fictional schools. Here are some … >
BBC One has announced new adaptations of Robert Galbraith’s best-selling novels The Cuckoo’s Calling and The Silkworm. From the makers of The Casual Vacancy, the series is set in modern London and will bring “one of the most memorable detective duos of modern times” to television. The Cormoran Strike Mysteries will be executive produced by … >
Harry Potter: The Character Vault by Jody Revenson is a fantastic treat for any Potter fan. You could be a new fan, or a casual one – someone who simply enjoys the books and/or the films for what they are, without delving deeper into the somewhat intense world of the Potter fandom. Alternatively, you could … >
The final movie in the Hunger Games series arrives in UK cinemas next month! With Katniss and friends returning for one last adventure, the folks at CartridgeDiscount.co.uk have compiled this brilliant infographic looking at some of the biggest and best literary adaptations of recent years in film and TV. From Twilight to Game of Thrones … >