Weston McKennie waved an imaginary wand and American compatriot Tim Weah joined him in celebration.

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A rugby player called Harry Potter is set to make his debut for Australia on Sunday.

Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.

In nearly six months – Epic Universe – the largest park Universal has created, will open.

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Universal Orlando is preparing for the new academic year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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Set in wizarding Paris from Warner Bros. Pictures “Fantastic Beasts” films and the British Ministry of Magic from the “Harry Potter” film series, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe is slated to open in 2025.

MinaLima founders hosting meet-and-greet with fans on Saturday

A little bit more magic is heading to Orlando soon.

Fans of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort can now immerse themselves in a unique Harry Potter pop-up shop at Universal CityWalk.

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Universal Orlando announces a vegan version of its popular Butterbeer.

Universal Orlando is paying tribute to Robbie Coltrane, the actor who played the gentle half-giant Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” movies.

Just a few pages into “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” Minerva McGonagall said that every child in the wizarding world would know Harry Potter’s name.

LeakyCon, the event that celebrates all things Harry Potter, is being held at the Orange County Convention Center from July 29-31.

Sanford’s Theatre West End is set to premiere its student-led showing of “Puffs,” based on the Harry Potter series of children’s books.

“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” got off to a less than magical start in its first weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters.

You won’t need to grab your broomsticks or Floo powder to travel into the magical world of Harry Potter.

MEGACON will take place May 19-22 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

The actor playing Harry Potter has been fired from the Broadway production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” following a complaint by a co-star about his conduct.

Grab your wand, cloak and a Nimbus 2000, because we’re taking off on a broomstick ride to Hogwarts.

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Hot Butterbear will now be available year around at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died.

Versatile British actor Paul Ritter, whose roles ranged from a hapless suburban patriarch in sitcom “Friday Night Dinner” to a Soviet engineer who helps cause a nuclear disaster in “Chernobyl,” has died at 54.

Harry Potter fans can now add a little Hogwarts to their homes with a new collection of Lego sets. [TRENDING: Video shows officer slamming student | Man shoots at ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend 94 times | These men are paying $55M to go to space station]Harry Potter-themed Lego sets. (Image: LEGO) (WKMG)Lego is also offering an immersive soundtrack for Harry Potter fans to get lost in as they relax and recharge while building. Make some room for Mickey and Minnie because once you finish building these sets, you’re going to want them on display. Mickey Mouse-themed Lego set.

Early development efforts are underway at HBO Max for a Harry Potter live-action series, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The publication cited sources who said executives have had multiple conversations with possible writers to explore ideas. They have considered broad ideas as part of early exploratory meetings. They don’t yet have a writer or any talent attached to the project. HBO Max, Warner Brothers, and creator J.K. Rowling control rights to Harry Potter, but the franchise has complex rights issues that could be a factor.

A blind girl had the most magical Christmas after receiving a special set of books. A fan of the Harry Potter books, 7-year-old Emrie was delighted to receive the full series in braille for Christmas. Emrie started reading the Harry Potter books with her dad at night but recently stopped because she wanted to read them for herself, according to News.com.au. “They have recently stopped reading them because Emrie wants to read them herself, she wants to put her finger to the paper and fly through Hogwarts too. Emrie’s aunt decided to raise money from followers on Instagram to be able to purchase her a set of books.

Now fans of Harry Potter can enjoy an incredible new LEGO Harry Potter set that brings the Wizarding World’s Diagon Alley to your home. Harry Potter Diagon Alley LEGO set (LEGO)The more than 5,000 piece set features the iconic hidden wizard street with stores like Ollivander’s wand shop, Flourish & Blotts bookstore and the colorful Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes joke shop. Diagon Alley is the biggest set I’ve designed to-date and I am really proud of how it has come together" said Marcos Bessa, LEGO Harry Potter design lead. Marcos Bessa, LEGO Harry Potter design lead (LEGO)“On the inside of the model there is so much to discover. True Harry Potter fans can also check out the Hogwarts Castle, astronomy tower, or Hedwig owl sets.

I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter himself, was the first star to make a statement on the matter. His thoughts were long, but to many “Harry Potter” fans, his words were very comforting. And in my opinion, nobody can touch that.”Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger, tweeted out in support of the trans community. Trans women are women, trans men are men and non-binary identities are valid.

Having Harry Potter himself read them to you, of course! J.K. Rowling is gathering up some of her famous muggle friends to bring fans the ultimate Harry Potter quarantine entertainment. The entire first book in Rowling’s wizarding series, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” will be available for fans to listen to, and each chapter will be read by a different celebrity once a week, starting off with Daniel Radcliffe, aka Harry Potter. The site is full of puzzles, quizzes and articles that focus on everything Harry Potter and Hogwarts. You can watch a video of Radcliffe reading chapter one of the book here, or listen to it on Spotify.

Luckily for us, there are tons of films that have gone on to become major movie franchises, with sequel after sequel bringing back some of the most beloved characters of all time. So, if you want to take a break from binging “The Office” for the 10th time and want to dig in to some classics, consider watching these movie franchises from front to back. ‘Star Wars’Writer and director George Lucas created a movie about a team of rebels fighting evil in a galaxy far, far away, and it’s gone on to become one of the most influential movie franchises of all time. ‘Toy Story’A lot of the movie franchises are for teens and adults, but the “Toy Story” movies are great because the entire family can enjoy them. ‘Marvel’Anyone who has gone to see a Marvel movie knows that there are a ton of them.

ORLANDO, Fla. – At least a dozen riders were rescued from the Harry Potter ride at Universal Studios, according to Orlando fire officials. Universal officials said a technical glitch "caused the ride to come to a safe stop." Fire officials said they were attempting to rescue 12-15 riders from the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts just before noon. Local 6 news helicopter Sky 6 flew over the park as fire trucks were parked outside of the 3D ride at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley. Universal officials said just before 1 p.m. guests on the last vehicle of the ride were removed from the ride.

ORLANDO, Fla. – As expected, Universal Orlando on Thursday announced that it will be hosting a second Harry Potter event for its fans. [MORE: Local 6 Theme World | Celebration details | PICS: Diagon Alley ]The park used Twitter to tease fans and make the announcement. According to Universal, beginning January 30, 2015, a three-day event will kick off, including "A Celebration of Harry Potter" Expo, Q&A sessions with Harry Potter film talent and more. The first celebration drew tens of thousands of people in January while Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley was still being built. Local 6 has heard Universal is now considering making the party an annual event.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Three weeks before the opening of Universal Orlando's brand new attraction, Diagon Alley to the public, the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts ride is still going through technical rehearsals. [LOCAL 6 THEME WORLD: Stars hit red carpet at Diagon Alley | 6 things may not know about Diagon Alley | Diagon details | READ: Ride revealed ]On Thursday, Local 6 saw the lap bars are being checked and the amazing animations being played out. Universal Studios Creative Director Thierry Coup says this is all normal every time they open a new ride with this type of technology. Harry Potter fans helped increase attendance by 50 percent at Universal Orlando Resort in the past few years. Now the question is whether a second Harry Potter park opening July 8 will keep numbers going up.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Despite video animation discovered on its website earlier Friday, Universal Orlando said the official opening date of Diagon Alley at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has not yet been announced. [LOCAL 6 THEME WORLD: Potter opening date mystery | Diagon details | READ: Ride revealed | WATCH: Hidden animation implies opening date]A hidden flash animation (see video above) spotted earlier in the day on the Universal Orlando website implied an apparent opening date of June 30 for the newest addition to the Harry Potter park at Universal's Islands of Adventure. "We have not yet announced the official grand opening date for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley," Universal spokesman Tom Schroder said in an email to Local 6. Universal Orlando won't answer questions about when the attraction will open or when the opening will be announced. Watch Local 6 News and stay with ClickOrlando.com for more on this story.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Even though there are no more new books and no more new movies, Harry Potter's legacy lives on. A new website for fans of the boy wizard will be ready to go in about a month. It's called Pottermore, and the creators of the site announced Thursday that it'll launch in April, about six months earlier than first planned. Right now, the site only features a short video from author J.K. Rowling, thanking fans for her support, and revealing some clues about Pottermore. Rowling says the site will feature an interactive reading experience, where you can go inside the Harry Potter novels like never before, including new characters and settings.