PotterSpotter: a blog about news in the Wizarding World.
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Harry Potter Birthday Month: New Merch and Discounts
Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday this month with new merchandise and discounts on all things Hogwarts! The beginning of it all, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was first released on June 26th, 1997, followed by Harry’s birthday on July 31st, 1980. Many companies are joining the celebration, so be on the lookout for new…
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Harry Potter Birthday Month: Game Edition
Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday month with these magical deals! Video Games: Steam is holding its summer sale now through July 10th. The sale features all available Potter games on the platform, with discounts of up to 80%. Grab copies of the LEGO Harry Potter Collection at 60% off for $15.99, or buy the…
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New Harry Potter Loungefly Backpacks and Card Holders
Loungefly has expanded its Harry Potter selection with eight new items. Four of the additions are Velvet Mini Backpacks, each representing one of the four Hogwarts houses. Pair your house-themed backpack with one of the new Velvet Card Holders, also representing each Hogwarts house. Card Holders are priced at $25, and Mini Backpacks cost…
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Halloween Horror Nights Orlando Houses 3 through 6 Announced!
Four new houses have been announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2025 in Orlando! “El Artista: A Spanish Haunting,” “Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters,” “Dolls: Let’s Play Dead,” and “Grave of Flesh” are the latest additions to this year’s event. Unlike “Fallout” and “Jason Universe,” these houses are not based on existing IPs and…
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J.K. Rowling reacts to the Harry Potter Series
Creator of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, has commented on the Harry Potter series coming to HBO. In a post on X, Rowling confirmed reading the first two episodes and described the scripts as “SO, SO, SO, GOOD.” The series is currently in pre-production and is set to begin filming this…
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New Harry Potter Shops in Japan
A new Harry Potter shop is set to open this August in Harajuku, Japan. The flagship location spans 900 sq m² and is themed to the Forbidden Forest. While we do not have a specific opening date yet, you can visit the other Harry Potter shop that is opening this year. That’s right, the…
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Jason Universe Announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2025!
The third IP has been officially announced for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event. Jason Universe was unveiled today by the Halloween Horror Nights YouTube channel, perfect for Friday the 13th. The house has been updated on both the Universal Orlando and Universal Hollywood pages. Fallout and Five Nights at Freddy’s are also confirmed for…
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The Making of Harry Potter: An Audience with the Filmmakers
Join the filmmakers of Harry Potter this August at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London! “An Audience with the Filmmakers” is a Q&A panel hosted by Hagrid’s body double, Martin Bayfield, along with a filmmaker from the movies. Each week will feature a different filmmaker, so plan now to have your lingering questions about the…
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New Harry Potter HBO Series Casting
Shortly after the announcement of Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge, Deadline reports casting for eight more characters in the series! The casting includes Draco and Lucius Malfoy, Petunia and Vernon Dursley, Molly Weasley, and additional Hogwarts students. Harry’s aunt and uncle, Petunia and Vernon Dursley will be portrayed by Bel Powley and Daniel Rigby, respectively.…
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HBO Harry Potter Series Casts Cornelius Fudge
Deadline has reported another official casting choice for the HBO Harry Potter series, which is set to air sometime between 2026 and 2027. Bertie Carvel will join the cast as Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge. Carvel is the tenth actor announced in the series. As production is set to begin soon, we hope to…
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