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WBD unveils plans for Harry Potter’s 25 Years of Magic celebration

Warner Bros Discovery has announced plans to commemorate 25 since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – the first movie adaptation of the celebrated book series – debuted in cinemas. Fans worldwide can look forward to fan-focused experiences, special screenings, exclusive products, and more. When Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (known as Harry Potter […]

January 21, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Hans Zimmer, Bleedling Fingers to compose new score for HBO’s Harry Potter

HBO has announced that legendary composer Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers – a collective of composers that create film and television scores – will compose new score for the HBO Original Harry Potter series. The series will debut in 2027 on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max where it’s available, including recent launch markets […]

January 15, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Full-Cast Audio Editionon debuts on Audible

Audible has released Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Full-Cast Audio Edition, part of the new Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions – a cinematic reimagining of the beloved series, available now. Featuring hundreds of voices, immersive Dolby Atmos sound design, and a brand-new musical score, this production brings Hogwarts vividly to life – […]

December 16, 2025

Bill Nighy, David Holmes, Saoirse-Monica Jackson join Harry Potter audio cast

Pottermore Publishing, the global digital Harry Potter publisher, and Audible, a creator and provider of audio storytelling, has announced additional casting in the powerhouse ensemble of more than 200 actors in Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Editions. The newly announced casting includes: Bill Nighy as Professor Slughorn (Nighy played Rufus Scrimgeour in the films) David Holmes as […]

October 22, 2025

How entertainment culture builds soft power between the UK and the world

Today, diplomacy is no longer confined to political negotiations or formal agreements. Instead, soft power, the ability to influence and attract through culture, values, and ideas, has become an essential tool in shaping international relations. A compelling example of this is the UK’s global cultural footprint. Through entertainment, the UK builds bridges that foster mutual […]

October 6, 2025

Dash Pictures hires Oliver as Head of Development and Executive Producer

UK indie Dash Pictures has hired Jack Oliver as Head of Development and Executive Producer across all unscripted and scripted content. Jack, an experienced broadcast producer and executive, recently left European pay-TV giant Sky from his role as Head of Co-Productions after a decade at the company where he started as an Acquisitions Manager working […]

September 30, 2025

Simon Pegg, Keira Knightley, Kit Harington, James McAvoy join Harry Potter audio cast

Pottermore Publishing, the global digital Harry Potter publisher, and Audible, a creator and provider of audio storytelling, have announced additional casting in the powerhouse ensemble of more than 200 actors in Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Editions. The newly announced casting of iconic roles includes Kit Harington as Professor Lockhart; Keira Knightley as Professor […]

September 10, 2025

Warwick Davis returning to Hogwarts in HBO Harry Potter series

The HBO Original Harry Potter television series announced the return of Warwick Davis as Professor Filius Flitwick, marking his homecoming to the wizarding world in a role he originated for the film series. The series has also cast the following new roles:  Hogwarts students – Elijah Oshin as Dean Thomas, Finn Stephens as Vincent Crabbe, and […]

September 1, 2025

Further casting revealed for Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions

Pottermore Publishing, the global digital Harry Potter publisher, and Audible, a creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, has revealed further casting of fan favourite roles in Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions. Today’s announcement includes: Mark Addy (Game of Thrones) as Rubeus Hagrid Daniel Mays (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Line of Duty) as Dobby Alex Hassell (The Boys, Rivals) as Lucius Malfoy Sara […]

September 1, 2025

HBO’s Harry Potter series announces additional Weasley family casting

The HBO Original Harry Potter television series has announced the casting of the following Weasley family roles:  Tristan Harland as Fred Weasley Gabriel Harland as George Weasley Ruari Spooner as Percy Weasley and Gracie Cochrane as Ginny Weasley The series, an evolution of the movies, will debut in 2027 on HBO and HBO Max where […]

August 19, 2025By Nik Roseveare