See Harry Potter at Warwick Castle
There’s a chance to see the original Harry Potter movie live with orchestra in the grounds of Warwick Castle this summer. This concert will take place on Sunday 31st August, […]
RIP Michael Gambon
Sir Michael Gambon, star of The Singing Detective and the Harry Potter movies, has died aged 82. Gambon will probably best be remembered for his role as Dumbledore in the […]
Max confirms Harry Potter TV series (video)
The newly rechristened Max streamer – formerly known as HBO Max – will have a number of new genre projects for its launch, including a series based on the Harry […]
E.T. sells for $2.5million
Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies’ Icons and Idols: Hollywood auction, on December 17th and 18th, saw the E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Hero “#1” Mechatronic filming model “actor” sell for $2,560,000. Pre-dating modern CGI […]
RIP Leslie Phillips
British actor Leslie Phillips has died aged 98. In his long career, Phillips appeared in a number of genre productions – including as the voice of the Sorting Hat in […]
RIP Robbie Coltrane
Harry Potter and James Bond star Robbie Coltrane has died aged 72. Renowned for his work as forensic psychologist Cracker, Coltrane played Hagrid throughout the Harry Potter screen saga, and […]
Today’s Reviews: Fantastic Beasts losing their sheen?
The latest entry in the Fantastic Beasts franchise sees recasting and a lot of controversy… It’s an easy-to-watch, big budget fantasy movie with some humorous touches and decent set pieces. […]
Harry Potter cast reuniting for 20th anniversary special
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson join filmmaker Chris Columbus and other cast members across all eight Harry Potter films as they travel back to Hogwarts for the first […]
Harry Potter’s Forbidden Forest comes to the UK
There’s a chance for British-based Harry Potter fans (and those allowed to travel here) to immerse themselves in a new element of the Harry Potter experience. Arley Hall & Gardens […]
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child reworked for post-COVID opening
The version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child that audiences will see on its reopening in New York, San Francisco and Toronto will be a revised edition, in one […]
Potter Props for Prop Store
The upcoming Prop Store auction at the end of the month will be the first time ever that Harry Potter’s Wand and Eyeglasses made for Daniel Radcliffe during production on […]
RIP Helen McCrory
British actress Helen McCrory has died, aged 52. Her husband, Damian Lewis, announced that she died this morning after battling cancer. McCrory’s genre credits include Interview with the Vampire, Frankenstein, […]
RIP Paul Ritter
Paul Ritter, whose genre work included the Harry Potter and 007 series, has died aged 54 from a brain tumour. The English stage and screen actor was perhaps best known […]
Prototype Alien costume among genre pieces up coming to Julien’s Auctions
HR Giger’s prototype for the xenomorph in Alien is one of many genre props coming up for auction. This spring, Julien’s Auctions, will offer some of the most iconic pop […]
Harry Potter HBO series not even “embryonic”
Contrary to the rampant speculation over the last few weeks, there isn’t an imminent Harry Potter series coming from HBO or HBO Max. Chief content officer Casey Bloys told Deadline […]
Today’s Reviews: Potter Bricking It
There are so many Harry Potter LEGO figures and sets that you need a guide to be able to keep up – and luckily DK has produced one. For those […]
Sci-Fi Bulletin: Exploring the Universes of SF, Fantasy, Horror and Spy-fi! 