PotterSpotter: a blog about news in the Wizarding World.
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New Harry Potter Yoto Audiobooks and Discounts
Yoto has just released three new audiobooks to add to your Harry Potter Collection! Brush up on the Wizarding World’s history with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Each card is available through Yoto for $14.99. Interested in all three cards? Yoto…
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Paapa Essiedu Is Severus Snape
Paapa Essiedu will be Professor Snape! According to Deadline, Essiedu and HBO are closing their deal for the HBO Harry Potter Series, releasing in 2026/2027. The actor was previously speculated to have been offered the role, but negotiations were not confirmed. This news comes just over one week after John Lithgow confirmed his…
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Wizarding World: Second Generation Interactive Wands
Wizards and witches, listen here; Universal has released the newest generation of wands for the Orlando parks! The Second Generation Interactive Wands will include four new designs compatible with all three Wizarding World lands. That’s right, the new wands will work in Epic Universe. Source: Universal OrlandoEpic Universe Wand Interaction These new wands…
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Butterbeer Season in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
It’s the Butterbeer Season, Potterheads! Starting tomorrow, Butterbeer Season will begin at Universal Orlando Resort, where even muggles can get a taste of the delicious treats of the Wizarding World. Source: Discover UniversalHot Butterbeer What is Butterbeer? Butterbeer is essentially a butterscotch cream soda, which can be purchased in the cold, frozen, or…
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PUMA X HARRY POTTER Sales and New Merch
Sale Alert! PUMA x Harry Potter merchandise is currently on sale for 30% off. This includes all five collaborative clothing items available on the official PUMA website. This sale ends tonight, so grab your wizarding wares now. Source: PUMAPUMA X HARRY POTTER Sneakernews has also revealed that a new collaboration is being released…
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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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Epic Universe: What to Eat
Universal has released details regarding the dining locations of their newest park, Epic Universe. Grab a snack because this line-up is sure to make your mouth water. Beginning with our entryway for the park, Celestial Park will offer by far the most locations to grab grub with 11 locations! This monstrous line-up includes…
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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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