Filming of J.K. Rowling‘s Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is well underway, and the adaptation looks to be taking on a life of its own. Photos from the St. George’s Hall set in Liverpool have just been unveiled, showcasing 1920’s period costumes and props. Take a look at how the muggle setting has been injected with the magic we all know and love. Though the film takes place in New York, the crew chose to shoot all of the action in the UK—on location in Liverpool, and at WB’s studio in Hertfordshire. Liverpool’s historic St. George’s Hall …
Ever wanted to express your love for all things Middle Earth with fellow Tolkien fans offline? A group of dedicated fans are working to make a massive annual arts and music festival based around the franchise happen. They’ve launched an ambitious Indiegogo campaign to do so, and are asking for quite a lot of farthings. The Shire America hopes to bring an authentic LotR experience to fans who can’t make the pilgrimage to New Zealand and visit the real thing. The stage will be set in Middle Tennessee, on the outskirts of the Great Smoky Mountains. A crack team of contractors, landscapers, and …
Celebrities love to share their stories with the world. Some of the most popular nonfiction books are memoirs and autobiographies from famous actors, singers, journalists, and comedians. They also have some of the funniest, most distinctive titles on bookshelves. So, we’re challenging you: Can you name these ten celebrity autobiographies? Featured image courtesy of https://bit.ly/1Lq1UkL
Everyone has a children’s book that is special to them. Take our word: every day is a good day to celebrate your most treasured bedtime story. The Eric Carle Foundation knows this to be true, and has started a trend on social media to promote art and early literacy: #GetBehindPictureBooks. The trend is something anyone can participate in, as it simply involves taking a picture of yourself reading your favorite picture book. Some of the most beloved children’s book authors have kickstarted the trend, including Judy Blume, Norton Juster, and Eric Carle himself. Book lovers from around the world—from the U.S. to Thailand—have …
The much-loved children’s horror series Goosebumps has been scaring the pants off of readers since 1992. Just in time for Halloween, the franchise has hit the silver screen, starring Jack Black as eccentric author R.L. Stine. While not based on one particular book, the film is filled with monsters and references from all across the Goosebumps series. If you need a refresher course, here are 10 of the series’ most iconic spooky novels. Night of the Living Dummy Image courtesy of https://bit.ly/1W3vNzy Let’s start this list off with easily the most iconic Goosebumps book — the work singlehandedly responsible for making generations of …
