PotterSpotter: a blog about news in the Wizarding World.
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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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Tom Felton Reprises Role of Draco Malfoy
Tom Felton is returning to the Harry Potter franchise, reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in the Broadway performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. His return will last for 19 weeks, commencing on November 11th, 2025, and concluding on March 22nd, 2026. According to HarryPotter.com, there are three ways to obtain tickets.…
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How to Upgrade Hogwarts Legacy on the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is now available! Although we wish Hogwarts Legacy 2 had been released alongside the new Switch, several updates for Hogwarts Legacy came with the new device. These include new controls, smoother transitions, faster loading times, and enhanced visuals. Veterans of the game do not need to purchase a new version to…
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Halloween Horror Nights Tickets on Sale Now!
With the announcement of Halloween Horror Nights Orlando’s second house, tickets have gone on sale for the Universal Studios Florida park. Single-Night, Premium Scream, R.I.P., and Behind-the-Screams tickets are all available. Single-night tickets are available starting at $82.99 and are the most basic ticket for the event. Premium Scream is an early access ticket, only…
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Halloween Horror Nights 2025 First House Announcements!
Universal has announced the first houses for the upcoming 2025 Halloween Horror Nights Event! Five Nights at Freddy’s is the official first house for Halloween Horror Nights. Five Nights at Freddy’s (or FNF by fans) will be coming to both United States parks, Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood. The announcement came just…
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Universal Orlando Park Updates: Hagrid’s Express Pass and Rip Ride Rockit Closure Date
After nearly 6 years, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has finally been added to the Universal Express Pass. Excluding the brand-new Ministry of Magic, Hagrid’s has been the latest addition to the Wizarding World and averages approximately a 90-minute wait, according to Thrill Data. The attraction had replaced Dragon Challenge, a dueling roller coaster…
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Park-to-Park Epic Universe Tickets Coming in 2026
Epic Universe is finally here! With Orlando’s newest park opening, let’s review the package options to attend. Universal offers 14 different ticket options to attend Epic Universe, but none allow park hopping to Epic Universe. This will change starting January 1st, 2026, with Universal’s “Create Your Own Vacation Package with Universal Epic Universe”.…
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