Treat for Harry Potter’s fans, you can get books signed by JK Rowling at Sharjah International Book Fair 2023 Sharjah: A rare first edition of a Harry Potter book signed by author JK Rowling is turning heads for its novelty factor and a five-figure sticker price at the ongoing 12-day Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) […]
The UK publisher Bloomsbury, known for publishing the Harry Potter books, revealed on Wednesday that sales were up 15% year over year to February 28 and profits were up 16%. The business seems to credit TikTok and the current macroeconomic hellscape as its two odd companions for its success. Nigel Newton, CEO of Bloomsbury, claims […]
Dubai: From February 10, 2023, Harry Potter™ fans in Dubai and beyond will have a magical opportunity to experience The Wizarding World Shop by Fandom at the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai! Activities for Wizarding World fans of all ages will be offered during the opening event, including the chance to win prizes, take part in contests, […]
This day in history we feature Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The fourth movie of J.K. Rowling’s novel series, was premiered in Leicester Square, London, UK on this day in 2005. Trivia – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a 2005 fantasy film directed […]
This day in history we feature Michael Gambon. He is an Irish-English actor born on this day in 1940. Trivia – Michael Gambon Michael Gambon is regarded as one of Ireland and Britain’s most distinguished actors, he is known for his work on stage and screen. Gambon started his professional acting career training under Laurence […]
Helena Bonham Carter is an English actress born on this day in 1966. Some of her famous roles include Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter series, and the Red Queen in Alice in Wonderland. Did you know that: • “Dracula” by Irish author Bram Stoker was published in London on this day in 1897• Born […]
A rare snowy owl from the Arctic is touring monuments across Washington DC, with several birdwatchers flocking to catch a glimpse of the creature. The owl is quite far from its summer breeding grounds in Canada and was first seen during a winter storm that dumped eight inches of snow across the city. Since then, […]
Accio, reunion. The cast of “Harry Potter” is coming together for a new special, set to premiere on HBO Max on 1 January 2022. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and many more are expected to take part in “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts,” a special that will “celebrate the unparalleled legacy of […]
Thomas (Tom) Andrew Felton is an English actor and musician born on this day in 1987. He is best known for his role as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series based on the fantasy novels by J. K. Rowling. Did you know that: • Michael Faraday, a British physicist and chemist best known for […]
Born on this day in 1989, Daniel Radcliffe is an English actor, best known for playing Harry Potter in the Harry Potter film series. Did you know that: • William Austin Burt patented America’s first “typographer” on this day in 1829• Jonathan Hoyt patented an improved lamp on this day in 1872• Elijah McCoy was […]
Apollo 11 was launched, carrying 1the first men to land on Moon on this day in 1969. Did you know that: • D.R. Averill of Ohio patented ready-mixed paint on this day in 1867• Joseph Monier patented reinforced concrete on this day in 1867• Thaddeus Hyatt was granted a patent for reinforced concrete on this […]
