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'Harry Potter' Actor Richard Griffiths Dies at 65

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:41:16 +0000

Some sad news to report this morning: Richard Griffiths, who co-starred in the ‘Harry Potter’ films as Vernon Dursley, has died following heart surgery in London. He was 65. Griffiths was an actor known for movies, television and the stage, winning a Tony – among other awards – for his performance as “Hector” in ‘The [...]

'Harry Potter's Rupert Grint to Become CBS' 'Super Clyde'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:05:38 +0000

Redheaded 'Harry Potter' franchise star Rupert Grint might have grown up playing one of modern literature's greatest sidekicks, but that isn't stopping the former Ron Weasley from breaking out as a leading man, and a superhero in his own right. Following the close of the billion-dollar film franchise, Rupert Grint's next major project will take him to CBS as the leading man of upcoming single-camera comedy pilot 'Super Clyde,' but will he prove up to the task? Get the scoop on 'Super Clyde' inside!

10 Adorably Magical 'Harry Potter' Babies

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:15:27 +0000

We’d like to take a moment to give sweet, sweet thanks to our girl J.K. Rowling for introducing us to the coolest wizard of all time– Harry Potter. Why? Because he rules. Remember how Harry fought off Lord Voldemort and had an awesome pet owl? It’s impressive stuff. There’s also one more important reason we think the [...]

Duke University Creates 'Harry Potter' Style Invisibility Cloak

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:22:11 +0000

If you’re a fan of J.K. Rowling’s hit ‘Harry Potter‘ series, you must have longed for your own invisibility cloak so that you could go off on your own magical adventures just like Harry himself. But invisibility cloaks are merely fictional, right? Wrong! A team of researchers at Duke University have created the first invisibility [...]

The 10 Coolest Fictional Pets

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:17:36 +0000

You might think you have the greatest pet in the world, but that's probably because you don't watch much TV. Instead of a cat that secretly hates you, fictional pets can be dragons or loyal household animals who stick by your side as you step out into the great unknown, rather than eating the contents of your bathroom trashcan the second you're out the door.

Quidditch Beer Pong Is the Nerdiest Drinking Game Ever

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:58:33 +0000

Ever since the whole 'Harry Potter' franchise came into existence, our lives have become infinitely better. For starters, our cats now have adorable costumes to wear and we've learned tons of awesome spells. But there's one thing 'Harry Potter' has given us that undoubtedly reigns supreme in our books: Quidditch.

JK Rowling to Write More 'Potter' Books, Fans Completely Lose It

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 18:07:23 +0000

If you're missing 'Harry Potter' and are desperately in need of a good Potter fix, then J.K. Rowling has some good news for you. In a recent interview with BBC News, she admitted that she'd written many of the 'Potter' novels on the run and is sorely tempted to expand upon the universe by writing a "director's cut." While that's not a direct "yes, I am writing a new Potter book," it's still a good sign for the legions of her devoted fans who miss Harry and his adventures at Hogwarts.

'Twilight' vs. 'Harry Potter' — Which Is Better?

TheFW Staff — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:49:18 +0000

In one corner, we have ‘Twilight,‘ the mega-popular vampire romance that launched the careers of Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner.

In the other, we have ‘Harry Potter,’ the fantasy book series that gave us eight hit movies and made Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson household names.

So which is better? It’s time for you to decide by voting in our poll below.

Learn How to Make Your Own 'Harry Potter' Butterbeer [VIDEO]

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:31:05 +0000

Until now, “butterbeer” was just a figment of J.K. Rowling’s million dollar imagination. As you’ll see in this instructional video, the tasty drink beloved by the ‘Harry Potter’ gang is now a reality. And you can make it at home. The cooks behind the YouTube show ‘Feast of Fiction‘ cracked the secret recipe of Harry’s [...]

'Fast Five' and 'Harry Potter' Are Among the Most Pirated Movies of 2011

Bob Sassone — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:43:00 +0000

This is probably nothing our readers would ever think of doing, but a lot of people love ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2′ so much that they watch it illegally online. It’s true! TorrentFreak proved this fact by putting together a list of the 10 most-downloaded movies on BitTorrent, the file-sharing service, for the past year.

Warner Bros. Will Make the 'Harry Potter' Films Disappear December 29

Jeff Giles — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:33:07 +0000

Beware, ‘Harry Potter’ fans: if you’ve been waiting to purchase the saga on DVD or Blu-ray, you’d better do it quickly, because a force more powerful than Voldemort is about to make them disappear.

On December 29, Warner Bros. has announced it will stop shipping all eight ‘Harry Potter’ films, as well as the upcoming ‘Complete 8-Film Collection,’ which debuts November 11.

Behind-the-Scenes Footage of Ron and Hermione's First 'Harry Potter' Kiss Released [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:59:25 +0000

Because he has a sibling-like relationship with his costar in real-life, Rupert Grint was so traumatized by having to romantically kiss Emma Watson in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ that the actor has since repressed the experience. “I find it hard to recall anything about it,” Grint told reporters. “I think it has been erased from my mind.”

Of course their kiss exists on film for everybody else to see, and in this behind-the-scenes look at ‘Deathly Hallows’ you can watch the pair brace themselves for the big moment, and learn about Watson’s strategy to keep the number of takes at a minimum.

Harry Potter Comes To An End: Deathly Hallows Part 2 [VIDEO]

Shay Hill — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:49:56 +0000

I have only seen part of one of the Harry Potter movies and I’ve never read the books. Just not my cup of tea. However, I realize I might be in the minority. The end is coming July 15th when the last of the movies is released into theaters. So Harry Potter is all grown [...]