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The Harry Potter universe is unmatched with its all encompassing world. From the lore, to world building, to the characters, to the musical score in the films, everything about Harry Potter is iconic. But for this article, let’s focus on the creatures in the world. The creatures in this world help suspend reality when watching […]

Thanks to Max, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series is getting a new lease on life as a series is being developed for the streaming service. With this update comes countless fans of the franchise wishing for the best people to get the right parts in the upcoming project. But apart from these potentially awesome casting […]

There’s no doubt Harry Potter is a staple in many people’s lives, ever since the release of the first novel and beyond. Spanning across different mediums such as video games and theme parks, the movies always seemed to have the most popularity. The enduring magic of the Harry Potter franchise lies in its enchanting characters […]

The Harry Potter franchise is a rare gem in the film industry, with all of its movies considered pretty good. Despite over a decade passing since the last film hit theaters and 15 years since the last book was released, the Harry Potter universe remains as strong as ever. From elaborate theme parks to video […]

Harry Potter fans have always enjoyed speculating about who the villains are in each book. With a different villain in each one, on top of the ever-present threat of Voldemort, it was always fun to guess who Harry’s immediate enemy was. One character who repeatedly aroused suspicion was Harry’s potions professor, Severus Snape. He is […]

When you hear the words “snacking” and “magic” in the same sentence these days, it’s usually from celebrities talking about their sketchy off-label use of the diabetes drug Ozempic to help them “miraculously” lose weight. But let’s take a moment to reflect back on simpler times, when the imagery struck by magic and snacks immediately […]

Did you know that you can visit the infamous prison known as Azkaban in Hogwarts Legacy? We teach you how in this Hogwarts Legacy guide. Hogwarts Legacy’s setting takes place before the film series, but since Azkaban is almost as ancient a place could be in the Wizarding World, it’s a place that definitely exists […]

One of the most important things for a hardcore Potterhead is their House assignment: it defines them and their allegiances, and they identify with the House’s traits and live by its rules. So, for a Potterhead to be able to choose their House in Hogwarts Legacy when usually it’s assigned to you based on a […]

Hogwarts Legacy is one of the hottest games coming out this Winter, and the game has just been magical for fans who had the opportunity to play the game during the early release period. But those who are still on the fence about buying the game might ask how well the game plays on the […]

After much speculation, HBO Max confirmed a new Harry Potter show is in the works. Fans can expect a faithful adaptation of the beloved book series, set to span over a decade with a new cast, IMDB confirms.  However, this means saying goodbye to the iconic actors who brought the Wizarding World to life on […]

It’s been a few years since we last saw Emma Watson in a new project — excluding the Harry Potter Reunion Special — but that will change soon thanks to new comments made in a recent interview. Speaking on the break from acting and the reason for it to The Financial Times, Watson said, “I […]

While the movies will always be the standard, Max’s new take Harry Potter series has the unique opportunity to exceed its predecessor and carve its own path to success. Based on the books by J.K. Rowling, a multi-season approach will definitely be a boon to its storytelling method and give more characters a chance to […]

With Max and J.K. Rowling joining forces to bring a new Harry Potter series to life, it’s only a matter of time before we see fresh faces playing the characters everyone loved in the films. Among these is Voldemort, portrayed masterfully by Ralph Fiennes. Since there’s little hope for the actor to reprise his role, […]

The news of a new Harry Potter series left fans with mixed emotions. While some are excited about a fresh spin-off, others are disappointed that the studio has chosen to adapt the original books once again. However, this time around, the series promises to stay true to the original films, Looper reports. The decision to […]

J.K. Rowling’s beloved seven-book Harry Potter series will now get a 10-year-long TV series set to launch on air in 2025/26 on HBO Max’s streaming service. “This new Max Original series will dive deep into each of the iconic books that fans have continued to enjoy for all of these years,” said Casey Bloys, Chairman […]

Daniel Radcliffe, successful actor best known for his starring role in the Harry Potter franchise, officially became a father. Radcliffe and his longtime partner, Erin Darke, recently welcomed their first baby into the world, per Page Six. The couple met on the Kill Your Darlings set eleven years ago and have been happily dating ever […]

After almost four months out of the spotlight, Emma Watson returned with a bang. On April 16th, Watson posted six elegant black and white photos to her Instagram celebrating her 33rd birthday. Emma Watson is an English actress, director, and activist who gained notoriety for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film […]

With a new name to signal new moves for its future, Max recently came out with the announcement that a new Harry Potter series is being given the green light for development. And while there has been a lot of criticism being thrown around, there’s an opportunity for the team behind this idea, including J.K. […]

David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, recently sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry with the announcement of a huge Harry Potter series on their streaming platform, Max. However, Zaslav’s tantalizing quote, “We’re free to do anything we want,” has left fans and industry insiders alike buzzing with speculation about what other properties might […]

The upcoming Harry Potter reboot series for Max has been a hot topic of discussion in recent days with J.K. Rowling’s involvement being at the top of that list. But in other news, it looks like the series will be expensive, and Warner Bros./Max executives better be ready to open those checkbooks. At Max’s announcement […]

As one of the most beloved and successful book series of all time, the Harry Potter books by JK Rowling have captivated readers of all ages with their magical world and compelling characters. With the announcement of a new Harry Potter series, fans around the globe were buzzing with anticipation and excitement. However, it was […]

The announcement of a Harry Potter reboot series was always going to cause controversy. Adding in that J.K. Rowling would serve as an executive producer only adds fuel to the fire, and Warner Bros. Discovery had to face that head-on today at their post-presentation Q&A (and to think renaming their HBO Max and Discovery+ service […]

Warner Bros. Discovery has finally merged together HBO Max and Discvery+. And with that announcement has come an onslaught of news so we’ll catch you up on all that you need to know about the new streaming service. About Max For starters, Max is the combination of HBO Max and Discovery+ meaning you can catch […]

Warner Bros. officially confirmed that we’ll be getting the first-ever Harry Potter television series for its newly-jointed streaming service, Max. It’s almost surreal that a new series that will once again adapt the iconic Harry Potter books. This new series will be a decade-long series produced with “the same epic craft, love, and care this […]

Despite the immense popularity of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter franchise, it seems that not all members of the original cast are keen to return for a ninth installment. Rumors have it that Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the series, is particularly hesitant to reprise her role for the rumored adaptation of the stage […]

Harry Potter might be apparating back into the lives of fans, as a rumor recently emerged that Warner Bros’ is close to a deal for a new HBO TV series based on the best-selling books, two sources close to the matter told Lucas Shaw of Bloomberg.com. Warner Bros’ general plan is to base each season […]

Following its lead in Twitch viewership and sales, Hogwarts Legacy climbs up the ranks in both Steam sales and concurrent players, days after its official release. Last week, Hogwarts Legacy became the most-viewed category on Twitch, garnering 1.25 million concurrent viewers. Not only that, but they also became the top Warner Bros game in terms […]

As if the witch hunt wasn’t enough, people are now posting Hogwarts Legacy spoilers on social media sites like Twitter, as well as on the Twitch and YouTube streams of those currently playing the game. Perhaps the most anticipated and most controversial of early 2023, Hogwarts Legacy has been the hottest topic in social media […]

Despite calls to boycott the controversial game, Hogwarts Legacy became the most viewed game on Twitch and had the highest number of concurrent players on Steam for any Warner Bros game at launch. Hogwarts Legacy is one of the most anticipated games of 2023, as well as one of its most controversial. Various people only […]

The website used for tracking down content creators who play Hogwarts Legacy on Twitch has now been taken down. The website, aptly called “Have they streamed THAT wizard game?”, has now been taken down. Players who try to access the site are instead met with the message “This service has been suspended by its owner.” […]

The 72-hour early access to Hogwarts Legacy has led to a literal witch hunt, with various people hunting down content creators who are streaming or even thinking of playing the game. This incident comes right at the heels of Twitter’s reactions to Hogwarts Legacy’s gameplay. In that article, I mentioned that I would only be […]

The Hogwarts Legacy cosmetics Silver Dragon-Eyed Spectacles, Urchin Hat, Carmine Lightning Bolt Scarf, and Lilac Ensemble can be earned via Twitch Drops. Hogwarts Legacy Twitch Drops Currently, the ongoing drops are for the following cosmetics: Silver Dragon-Eyed Spectacles (Facewear Cosmetic) Urchin Hat (Headwear Cosmetic) Carmine Lightning Bolt Scarf (Neckwear Cosmetic) Lilac Ensemble (Outfit Cosmetic) Merlin’s […]

Magic and spells are useful in all sorts of ways, but we all know that the most exciting use of magic in Hogwarts Legacy is going to be in combat, which is exactly what we see in the Hogwarts Legacy gameplay launch trailer. Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay Launch Trailer Shows Wizard Duels and Wand Fighting Hogwarts […]

Apart from confirming his return to The Boys, there’s another issue surrounding Simon Pegg these days. And while his involvement with the fan-favorite series is a reason to celebrate, the Star Trek actor’s inclusion in the upcoming Harry Potter-related game Hogwarts Legacy is causing a good portion of the internet to riot. Please welcome @simonpegg […]

Portkey Games released a new Hogwarts Legacy 4K trailer that gives fans a literal bird’s eye view of the Hogwarts Castle, just as Warner Bros. Games announces the return of the Wizarding Wednesdays, opening new opportunities for fans to win exclusive Wizarding World prizes. WATCH: Hogwarts Legacy “The Invitation” 4K Cinematic Trailer Watch and see […]

Robbie Coltrane, the Scottish actor who played Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series, has passed away at 72 years old, according to Deadline. Coltrane died at a hospital near his home in Scotland after battling illness in recent years. Coltrane also played other memorable roles, including in the television drama Cracker, for which […]

According to Portkey’s FAQs page for Hogwarts Legacy, Quidditch will not be a playable feature in Hogwarts Legacy. In true Hogwarts fashion, players will be able to ride their broomsticks and take off to the sky in Hogwarts Legacy. However, players will not be able to follow their athletic dreams as Portkey Games indicated that […]

Back to Hogwarts Day offered a couple of cool stuff for Hogwarts Legacy players to earn this early long before the game’s release. September 1 is Back to Hogwarts Day, and Harry Potter fans would remember that there’s a whole new world of Harry Potter content outside of the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy game. However, fans […]

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter single-player adventure RPG Hogwarts Legacy just got its release date delayed to 2023. Hold your broomsticks, enrollment to Hogwarts isn’t pushing through later this year. The magical game we’re all expecting to play this Holiday isn’t coming out this year after all, as Warner Bros. pushes Hogwarts Legacy’s release […]