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You Can Now Buy Your Own Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak
The cloak works like a greenscreen and uses an app to show the wearer disappearing in photos and videos—no actual magic required.
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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Mobile Game is Now Available in the U.S. and UK
Warner Bros. announced its new mobile game back in 2018, but promised it would be out this summer. And it’s kept that vow.
Virginia’s University of Lynchburg Is Adding a Harry Potter Class to Its Fall Curriculum
This fall, Virginia's University of Lynchburg is adding a course called “Harry Potter and the Good Life," in which students will read J.K. Rowling's books as well as the works of philosophers.
Wizarding World Orlando’s New Roller Coaster Is Full of Harry Potter Easter Eggs
The new Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure ride at Universal Studio Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a must-see for Potterheads.
Harry Potter Fans Are Waiting 10 Hours or More to Ride Hagrid’s Roller Coaster
Universal Orlando just opened up their newest ride: Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. And diehard fans are willing to spend half their day waiting to ride it.
The Hidden Meaning Behind the Colors of Each of Harry Potter's Hogwarts Houses
The house colors of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff are connected to the four elements, according to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
How the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Movie Accidentally Spoiled Some Future Storylines
Call it foreshadowing: Director Alfonso Cuarón was so intuitive that he added scenes that author J.K. Rowling thought read as clues.
Potted Potter: New Las Vegas Show Reenacts All 7 Harry Potter Books in 70 Minutes
A new parody show in Las Vegas is reenacting all seven Harry Potter books in less time than it takes to even watch one of the films.
J.K. Rowling Had Planned for Hermione to Have a Sister in the Harry Potter Books
Fans likely missed a possible meaning behind Hermione’s words when she told Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, “Nobody in my family’s magic at all.”
Harry Potter Named the Most Inspirational Children’s Book Character
Harry Potter beat out Hermione Granger, Mary Poppins, and Matilda for the title of most inspirational character in children's literature.
The Three Simple Words Stephen Fry Couldn’t Say While Recording the Harry Potter Audiobooks
Stephen Fry, the man who narrated all 11 Harry Potter audiobooks, couldn't get past one simple phrase without stuttering.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Original Harry Potter Glasses Are Hitting the Auction Block
If you’re a diehard Potterhead, you can now buy one of the first pairs of glasses that Daniel Radcliffe himself wore on the set of the Harry Potter films.
Harry Potter Fans Can Now Spend the Night in a Cottage Modeled After Hagrid's Hut
The home of Hogwarts groundskeeper Rubeus Hagrid inspired the design of a vacation cottage in North Yorkshire, England.
LEGO Is Releasing Five New Harry Potter Sets
The newest additions to LEGO's Harry Potter collection include sets inspired by 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' and 'Harry and the Goblet of Fire.'
Vans Is Launching a Harry Potter-Themed Collection of Sneakers and Apparel
The collection is bound to be magical, but Vans is keeping pretty tight-lipped about the details. Here's what we know so far.
5 Fun Subscription Boxes for Pop Culture Fans
Subscription boxes come in all shapes and sizes. We've rounded up five that should satisfy any pop culture fan, from Potterheads to Marvel geeks.
Harry Potter Fans Can Hop Aboard the Hogwarts Express for a Tour of the Scottish Countryside
The real-life steam train used as the Hogwarts Express in 'Harry Potter' is open to passengers from April through October.
Ralph Fiennes Explains Voldemort's Weird Wand-Holding Ways in Harry Potter
Ralph Fiennes has finally revealed the truth about Voldemort's wand and the gentle way he (barely) holds it.
First Edition Copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Sells for $90,000
The rare, first edition copy of book one of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series was purchased for $90,000 by a private bidder on Wednesday.
Ralph Fiennes Doesn’t Want to See Anyone Else Play Voldemort
Though it took some convincing to get Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes to sign on to play Voldemort in the Harry Potter films, he's become quite possessive of the part.
A Series of Dyslexia-Friendly Harry Potter Companion Books Has Been Released in the UK
For readers with dyslexia, these user-friendly versions of 'Fantastic Beasts,' 'The Tales of Beedle the Bard,' and 'Quidditch Through the Ages' feature larger text and navigational aids.
Bring Some Magic Into Your Home With These Harry Potter Fine Art Photographs
The framed photos of everyone's favorite witches and wizards are limited editions, so they're only available in small quantities.
10 Surprising Facts About Alan Rickman
On January 14, 2016, the world lost one of its most enigmatic actors when Alan Rickman passed away following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. We’re looking back at 10 surprising facts about the beloved actor.
Tom Felton Auditioned for Harry Potter and Ron Weasley Before Landing Draco Malfoy Role
"I'm very grateful I am in the film at all, but even more grateful that I got the character of Draco," Felton said.