Potter Appreciation Week falls at the end of July every year, as three very special Potter people celebrate their birthdays together. Our beloved Jo Rowling shares her name day with Harry Potter himself, truly creating a pact between her and the Boy Who Lived that can never be interrupted. As Professor Dumbledore points out, though, the prophecy Lord Voldemort had followed when he planned to murder … Continue reading Potter Appreciation Week
Are you ready to feel old? The fourth installment in the world of JK Rowling’s magical world, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, was released on July 8, 2000. Yup, 15 years ago today. The Goblet of Fire showed us Harry’s transition from young wizard to budding hero, as he faced unexpected trials, witnessed the death of a friend, and was reintroduced to the … Continue reading This Goblet’s on Fire
Have a seat, enjoy a pint of butterbeer, a glass of pumpkin juice, or even a shot of Ogden’s Old Firewhisky, and tell us where you’d most like to share a meal in the universe of Harry Potter. If you have any other scrumptious ideas, let us know in the comments! Continue reading “I’m so hungry I could eat a Hippogriff…
When I was 14 years old, my absolute dream job was to work as a foley artist for motion pictures. That’s all I wanted, and honestly I’d take that job in a heartbeat still to this day. But life happens, and you more often than not end up somewhere completely unexpected. So we fantasize about what life would be like in a different setting, with … Continue reading Dream Jobs in Fandom
It’s time to hit the books! Continue reading So Many Schools, So Little Time
Queen Joanne and her team of filmmaking wizards have officially declared Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamandar in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. We know that the film will take place in New York, 70 years before the happenings in the Harry Potter series, and that the story will follow everyone’s favorite magiczooligist on his adventures. Jo Rowling is penning … Continue reading Rowling Tweets: Eddie Redmayne Officially Newt Scamander
What a weekend! Another Comicpalooza has come and gone, leaving your humble writers at Fanspeak Files with unforgettable memories and hearts longing for next year. Bekah and I have been attending the convention for several years now, and it is always such a pleasure seeing the positive growth and expansion of the event. Speaking of expansion, construction was in full swing at the George R. … Continue reading Comicpalooza Reviewza
Proof that the Potter cast truly is like a big, happy family. Attitude magazine debuted their June cover Thursday, featuring a stunningly handsome Matthew Lewis in mid-shirt removal. Nothing too scandalous, but within the pages of the magazine are photos a tad more risque, to the delight of many. But Mama Jo took issue with seeing one of her ducklings in such a mature image. … Continue reading Potter Cast Family Fun
Everyone has to start somewhere, right? In the days before social media truly kicked off, there were really only three forms of online communication. Email, AIM, and topic specific forums. Sports, science, culture, and plentiful other forums popped up left and right across the net. As young, aspiring fanatics Kaitlin and I knew there had to be others like us out there, somewhere. Stemming from … Continue reading BadFic: Fanfiction Gone Bad
Fellow fans, May is here and the city of Houston is buzzing with anticipation as we’re only a week out from Comicpalooza! Here at Fanspeak Files, Bekah and I mark our calendars months in advance and await the weekend with bated breath. Giant lego statues? Check! Cool cosplay? Check! Fantastic celebrity guests, informative panels, and inspiring artists? Triple check! We expect nothing less for 2015, … Continue reading And Bingo is Our Game-O
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