Universal Studios Japan to Build New Parks in Asia
Universal Studios Japan has revealed plans to build new theme parks in Japan and elsewhere in Asia.
Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling Regrets Pairing Hermione with Ron Instead of Harry Potter
Ron/Hermione shippers, brace yourself: J.K. Rowling thinks the famous pairing was a mistake. The “Harry Potter” author took part in an interview, conducted by Hermione actress Emma Watson, for…
Universal Hopes to Conjure More Orlando Magic with ‘Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ Expansion
Like any producer of a successful franchise, Universal Studios is ready to give its guests more of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.” The theme park operator revealed new details of the expansion…
‘Harry Potter’ Wooed to Stage By Two Transatlantic Industry Veterans
It doesn’t take a genius to peg the uber-successful Harry Potter franchise as ripe for a stage incarnation, and author J.K. Rowling has said she’s been besieged over the years by hopeful producers…
Julie Walters to be Feted at British Independent Film Awards
LONDON — Julie Walters will receive the Richard Harris Award at the Moet British Independent Film Awards on Dec. 8 in London. The award recognizes outstanding contribution to British film by an…
Box Office: Top 10 Opening Weekends of All-Time
With Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” set to dominate the weekend box office, here are the top 10 opening weekend box office performers of all-time (domestic). No surprise, all are big…
Clemence Poesy: International Star You Should Know
Hot French export Clemence Poesy is best known for her roles as Fleur Delacour in the "Harry Potter" saga and Joan of Arc in French drama "The Silence of Joan," as well as turns in English-lingo…
Will ‘Harry Potter’ Stamps Succeed Where ‘The Simpsons’ Failed?
The United States Postal Service took a major financial hit when it released a series of commemorative postage stamps celebrating the 20th anniversary of “The Simpsons” four years ago. But the USPS…
J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Spin-Off Gives Warner Bros. Franchise Fever
Warner Bros. studio topper Kevin Tsujihara sounded a thoroughly bullish tone over prospects for J.K. Rowling's Hogwarts textbook "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."
How Much Harry Potter Will be in J.K. Rowling’s New Movie?
The Harry Potter books may have infinite horcruxes, as it seems to be the franchise that never dies. Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling sent fans into a frenzy Thursday with the announcement that…
