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A magical adventure awaits: Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience coming to Austin
Read full article: A magical adventure awaits: Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience coming to AustinWizarding enthusiasts can find a piece of the Forbidden Forest with fall creatures from the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” series in Austin.
Harry Potter Forbidden Forest experience coming to Texas this October
Read full article: Harry Potter Forbidden Forest experience coming to Texas this OctoberWizarding enthusiasts will find a piece of the Forbidden Forest in Texas this fall with creatures from the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” series.
Parkgoers at Universal Studios raise their wands to honor Hagrid actor, Robbie Coltrane
Read full article: Parkgoers at Universal Studios raise their wands to honor Hagrid actor, Robbie Coltrane“Harry Potter” fans bid a final farewell to a gentle giant that captured their hearts all throughout the film series at Universal Orlando Resort by raising their wands in salute.
Riddikulus: Texas neighbor responds to Harry Potter Halloween decor with Voldemort inflatable
Read full article: Riddikulus: Texas neighbor responds to Harry Potter Halloween decor with Voldemort inflatableA Texas woman got ready for Halloween with some Harry Potter decor, but her neighbor’s reaction triggered a now-viral TikTok.
Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' actor fired
Read full article: Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' actor firedThe actor playing Harry Potter has been fired from the Broadway production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” following a complaint by a co-star about his conduct.
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses quiz show coming to TV this month
Read full article: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses quiz show coming to TV this monthTwo decades after the Harry Potter film franchise debuted, a competition show will challenge competitors and test them on their wizarding world knowledge.
San Antonio has a Quidditch team and they’re competing for a major league title
Read full article: San Antonio has a Quidditch team and they’re competing for a major league titleIf you’re a Harry Potter fan then you already know what Quidditch is but what you might not know is that there’s actually a Major League Quidditch (MLQ) team in San Antonio called the San Antonio Soldados.
‘Harry Potter’ actors come out in support of trans community after J.K. Rowling’s comments
Read full article: ‘Harry Potter’ actors come out in support of trans community after J.K. Rowling’s commentsI know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter himself, was the first star to make a statement on the matter. His thoughts were long, but to many “Harry Potter” fans, his words were very comforting. And in my opinion, nobody can touch that.”Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger, tweeted out in support of the trans community. Trans women are women, trans men are men and non-binary identities are valid.
You can listen to Daniel Radcliffe read chapter one of ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’
Read full article: You can listen to Daniel Radcliffe read chapter one of ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’Having Harry Potter himself read them to you, of course! J.K. Rowling is gathering up some of her famous muggle friends to bring fans the ultimate Harry Potter quarantine entertainment. The entire first book in Rowling’s wizarding series, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” will be available for fans to listen to, and each chapter will be read by a different celebrity once a week, starting off with Daniel Radcliffe, aka Harry Potter. The site is full of puzzles, quizzes and articles that focus on everything Harry Potter and Hogwarts. You can watch a video of Radcliffe reading chapter one of the book here, or listen to it on Spotify.
Scientists discover a new snake and name it after Salazar Slytherin
Read full article: Scientists discover a new snake and name it after Salazar SlytherinA team of researchers from India, upon discovering a new species of green pit vipers, have decided to name the snake after the one, the only Salazar Slytherin. In a nutshell, Salazar Slytherin was one of the founders of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, along with his pals Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw and Helga Hufflepuff. Slytherin, partly known for his ability to talk to snakes, is linked to the animals -- the snake is, after all, the symbol of the Slytherin Hogwarts house. That's why the researchers chose the name Trimeresurus salazar. The pit vipers in the genus Trimeresurus are venomous, and found throughout East and Southeast Asia.
You should revisit these 11 movie franchises while quarantined
Read full article: You should revisit these 11 movie franchises while quarantinedLuckily for us, there are tons of films that have gone on to become major movie franchises, with sequel after sequel bringing back some of the most beloved characters of all time. So, if you want to take a break from binging “The Office” for the 10th time and want to dig in to some classics, consider watching these movie franchises from front to back. ‘Star Wars’Writer and director George Lucas created a movie about a team of rebels fighting evil in a galaxy far, far away, and it’s gone on to become one of the most influential movie franchises of all time. ‘Toy Story’A lot of the movie franchises are for teens and adults, but the “Toy Story” movies are great because the entire family can enjoy them. ‘Marvel’Anyone who has gone to see a Marvel movie knows that there are a ton of them.