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Harry Potter Shop: Chicago Details Released
It’s time to grab some floo powder and make your way to Chicago, where the newest Harry Potter Shop will open this Spring. We previously reported that this shop will be located on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. We now know that the newest addition to the Mile will open on April 10th…
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John Lithgow IS Albus Dumbledore
It’s official! John Lithgow is our new Dumbledore. After speculation a couple of weeks ago, Lithgow confirmed his casting in an interview with ScreenRant. The veteran actor is the first and only actor officially cast in the new Harry Potter series. As filming will begin this summer, we expect more announcements in the…
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The Making of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harrypotter.com has announced that for the first time the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter – will include the Backlot Stage of the fourth installment of the Harry Potter movie series. The Triwizard Tournament – Making of Champions will open this Summer, from May 15th through September 8th! Source:…
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Harry Potter Series: Dumbledore Negotiations
Deadline has reported that actor John Lithgow is in negotiations to play Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO’s Harry Potter Series. If this is true, John Lithgow would be the fifth actor to play Dumbledore on screen. However, HBO has not confirmed the involvement of any actors at this time. Source: Harrypotter.comMichael Gambon as Albus…
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Universal Stella Nova Resort Opens!
Universal’s newest hotel, Stella Nova, is now open! Stella Nova is the first of three new Universal Resorts opening this year. Stella Nova’s sister hotel, Terra Luna, is planned to open on March 25th, and the Helios Grand Hotel will open on May 22nd along with Epic Universe. Source: Universal Orlando ResortUniversal Stella Nova…
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Universal Mardi Gras Overview
Universal Orlando Resort has announced details of their Mardi Gras celebration next month! The Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnival is a two-month event beginning on February 1st through March 30th. This event is not a separately ticketed event and is included in your prepurchase tickets. When visiting during this event you will…
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More HBO Harry Potter Updates and Rumors
With the new year quickly approaching, more rumors regarding the 2026/2027 Harry Potter Series have surfaced. Just a few weeks ago, we discussed Mark Rylance’s possibility of playing Headmaster Albus Dumbledore; now we have two more character candidates. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paapa Essiedu has been offered the role of Professor Severus Snape.…
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Universal Fan Fest Update
Universal Studios Hollywood is hosting its first Fan Fest Nights this Spring, featuring some of the most popular geeky franchises during the event. Jujutsu Kaisen, One Piece, and Super Nintendo World have been added to the previously announced lineup including Back to the Future, Dungeons & Dragons, Harry Potter, and Star Trek. Short descriptions…
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Universal Terra Luna Resort Delay
The Universal Terra Luna Resort has a new opening date one month after its original. Terra Luna was planned to open on February 25th, 2025, but is now slated to open on March 25th, 2025. Terra Luna’s sister hotel, Stella Nova, is still planned to open on January 21st, 2025. Thanks to Bioreconstruct, we…
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New Universal Hotels Coming 2025
With the grand opening of Epic Universe announced for May 22nd, 2025, it is time to review the three new hotels also opening next year. Source: Universal Orlando ResortUniversal Helios Grand Hotel The Universal Helios Grand Hotel, centered at the back of the park, will be a prominent feature of Epic Universe and…
