Tag: Harry Potter
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Legendary Actress Dame Maggie Smith Dies at 89
Legendary actress Dame Maggie Smith has passed away at the age of 89.
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore to Arrive in Theaters in April 2022
The next film in the Fantastic Beasts series now has a release date. Warner Bros. has announced that Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore will be arriving in theaters on April 15, 2022. The film will star Jude Law as Dumbledore and Eddie Redmayne will again portray as Newt Scamander. This time around, Mads Mikkelsen…
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Shop Wizards and the Magic Kingdom at Isle of Magic Marketplace February 2020
This Saturday will be the Isle of Magic Marketplace at the Boys and Girls Club in Stanton, CA. This pop-up boutique will be full of various vendors with anything from art to towels all featuring themes of Disney and Harry Potter (and anything related to those). Critterosity, who has helped us with CHOC Walk fundraisers,…
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Official Trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Returns to Hogwarts
The trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald has arrived and gives viewers a glimpse of what will be coming when this movie comes out later this year. It includes some familiar locations for Harry Potter fans and also goes to some new places! There are also some familiar characters returning from both the Fantastic…
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Sequel Casting Gives Insight to Upcoming Movie
Today casting details were revealed for the upcoming sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The casting details in themselves offer a pretty good glimpse at some plot points for the upcoming film. To read who was cast (and the ensuing spoilers) please proceed below the break. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Sequel…
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Christmas Comes to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood!
Christmas came early this year for Harry Potter fans this year. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood will be celebrating this most magical holiday. The Wizarding World will celebrate Christmas with new decorations, new festive foods, and a beautiful new projection show on Hogwarts castle. Watch this video to see details: Christmas Coming to…
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“The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood This Summer!
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood is going to get even more magical this summer! The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle will be casting new spells on guests starting June 23 with this immersive projection experience highlights the four houses of Hogwarts. Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin houses will each get their moments…
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Carrie Fisher, and Why Fans Mourn Stars Passing
This has been a rough year of loss friends, full of the unfortunate passing of many beloved stars. Just this morning, it was announced that Carrie Fisher was taken away, adding her name to the tragically long list of losses for 2016. Gene Wilder. David Bowie. Alan Rickman. And far too many more. As it…
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them a Five Film Franchise!
The wizarding world of Harry Potter just got a little bit bigger. Today J.K. Rowling announced that Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will be the first of a five film franchise! She made the announcement at a Warner Bros. fan event in London, England on Thursday. “We always knew that it was going…
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Dead Geeks Tell No Tales – Geeks Corner – Episode 601
Welcome to Geeks Corner! In fact, it’s the sixth anniversary of Geeks Corner so there are a few extras in this week’s show! It’s a full show with lots going on and this week we have Hayley the Hatter, Caitie Bear, Melanie, Cameron, and Murray joining Mr. DAPs on this very special show. There are a…
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A Salute To All Nations, But Mostly America – Geeks Corner – Episode 539
Welcome to another week of Geeks Corner! This week we are very excited to be able to geek out about the introduction of Ilvermorny from the world of Harry Potter. Geeks Corner is lucky to have one of the foremost experts on the subject on hand and Melanie explains everything there is to know about…
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Check out the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Trailer!
Harry Potter fans around the globe have been celebrating the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood. They now have another cause célèbre: the new trailer for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. This trailer gives fans the best look to date of magizoologist Newt Scamander, author of the book that would…
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The Force is Strong With Zootopia – Geeks Corner – Episode 525
Welcome to the episode that really should have a title that has something to do with Cameron’s pants… watch and find out why. This episode did not go anywhere expected but it did cover Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Festival, the Wall of Geek, Harry Potter days, and more! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!…
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Harry Potter is a Geek – Geeks Corner – Episode 522
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of Harry Potter being discussed. Before that though, there is news regarding the High School Musical franchise. The 4th movie in the franchise is in the works. Do you think this is a good idea? Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters also is on the way. Guests will soon…
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: A Sneak Peek
There’s magic in the air at Universal Studios Hollywood. Beginning April 7th, 2016, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open the gates of Hogsmeade and beyond to the Muggle population on the west coast. As they gear up to welcome the public at large, a select few non-magical folk had the opportunity to walk,…
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You’re a Mean One, Mr. Voldemort – Geeks Corner – Episode 510
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week it’s all about Christmas, Disneyland, Star Wars, and Harry Potter… err Voldemort! Yes, we named he who should not be named. Candlelight Procession was this last weekend at the Disneyland Resort. On Saturday night Geena Davis was the narrator and on Sunday Lana Parilla narrated. With Christmas now at…
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A Disneylander Goes To Islands of Adventure – Part Three
It’s the last of the series of posts of a journey around the Islands of Adventure park, and here’s the best! It’s time for Hogsmeade! And, keep reading at the end for some tips I picked up at my time in Islands of Adventure. Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade Hogsmeade is definitely the…
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A Disneylander Goes To Universal Studios Florida – Part Three
Here it is! Diagon Alley! It really needed its own post almost all its own. There was so much to see in it, so there’s much to share. After are some tips I noted while on my time there. Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley There was a lot to expect with this…
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J.K. Rowling Confirms American Equivalent of Hogwarts
J.K. Rowlings has confirmed the existence of an American equivalent of Hogwarts. In a conversation with fans on twitter, the Harry Potter author didn’t just stop with the confirmation. She also indicated that more will be revealed about this previously unknown school in the upcoming movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. When asked what the…
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Phoenix Comicon 2015 Recap
Greetings Geeks and Geekettes! It has been a week since Phoenix Comicon concluded and I really do feel it took me that long to process the event and recover. Having spoken to several people who attended Phoenix Comicon this year, the vibe definitely felt different. The layout was different, several attendee favorites were not present,…
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Day 12 of J.K. Rowling’s Twelve Days of Christmas Harry Potter Moments
The day has finally arrived. Day number 12 of J.K. Rowling’s Twelve Days of Christmas Harry Potter Moments. It has been a fun little distraction from the craziness of Christmas. When you consider that most of these events took place on the other half of the calendar, it is actually a little bit amusing. In…
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Day 11 of J.K. Rowling’s Twelve Days of Christmas Harry Potter Moments
Day 11 of 12 days of J.K. Rowling’s Christmas Harry Potter Moments has finally arrived. It is hard to believe how fast this whole thing has gone by and I, for one, am quite thankful for J.K. Rowling’s generosity with these little daily adventures. How about you? Today’s moment has a riddle regarding a certain…
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Day 10 of J.K. Rowling’s Twelve Days of Christmas Harry Potter Moments
On the tenth day of Christmas J.K. Rowling gave to ye… writing again! That’s right, the riddle today leads to some more literature from the world of Harry Potter. Here is the riddle: Once you have solved the riddle, head on over here to see the surprise courtesy of J.K. Rowling. Make it a GREAT…
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Day 9 of J.K. Rowling’s Twelve Days of Christmas Harry Potter Moments
Day 9 marks the arrival of Dumbledore’s Army. The riddle today leads to a place of discovery. Check out the riddle and see if you know the answer! So do you remember where/what this is? If so, head on over to Pottermore and fill in your answer for today’s Moment! Let us know what…