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Available only in audio, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - Makers, Mysteries and Magic lifts the lid on the moviemaking secrets behind the latest installment in J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts series. Narrator Dan Fogler (who plays No-Maj Jacob Kowalski) will guide you through the process of creating the magical on-screen world and explore the story, themes, and characters of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.

Harry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time, and the philosophical nature of Harry, Hermione, and Ron's quest to rid the world of its ultimate evil is one of the many things that make this series special. The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy covers all seven titles in J.K. Rowling's groundbreaking series and takes fans back to Godric's Hollow to discuss life after death, to consider what moral reasoning drove Harry to choose death, and to debate whether Sirius Black is a man or a dog.

Harry Potter has provided a portal to the wizarding world for millions of listeners, but an examination of Harry, his friends, and his enemies will take us on yet another journey: through the psyche of the muggle (and wizard!) mind. In The Psychology of Harry Potter, leading psychologists delve into the ultimate Chamber of Secrets, analyzing human mind and motivation by examining the themes and characters that make the Harry Potter books the best-selling fantasy series of all time.  

Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis take a whimsical look at the psychology behind the Harry Potter series chapter by magical chapter.

It’s the English class you didn't know you missed and the meaningful conversations you didn't know you craved. Join Vanessa Zoltan and Matt Potts as they bring thought, reflection and laughter to Harry Potter; not just as novels, but as instructive and inspirational texts that will teach us about our own lives. Relive the magic of Harry Potter chapter by chapter as Matt and Vanessa explore themes such as commitment, revenge and forgiveness. This podcast creates time in your week to think about life’s big questions. Because reading fiction doesn’t just help us escape the world, it helps ...

Stories provide portals into other worlds, both real and imagined. The promise of escape draws people from all backgrounds to speculative fiction, but when people of color seek passageways into the fantastic, the doors are often barred. The Dark Fantastic is an engaging and provocative exploration of race in popular youth and young adult speculative fiction. Grounded in her experiences as YA novelist, fan-fiction writer, and scholar of education, Thomas considers four black girl protagonists from some of the most popular stories of the early 21st century.

Transforming Harry: The Adaptation of Harry Potter in the Transmedia Age is an edited volume of eight essays that look at how the cinematic versions of the seven Harry Potter novels represent an unprecedented cultural event in the history of cinematic adaptation.  

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of Harry Potter and explore the magic tricks that have captured the imaginations of fans around the world. From the secrets behind the Invisibility Cloak to the mystery of the Marauder's Map, our experts reveal the art of illusion and sleight of hand that brings the magic of Hogwarts to life. Tune in to discover how the filmmakers and special effects teams created iconic moments like the flying broomsticks and the moving staircases, and learn how these tricks continue to enchant audiences of all ages.

How does it feel to read Harry Potter after 2020? The words on the page don't change. But times change. We, the readers, change. And that changes the story. Join podcast hosts Lorrie Kim and JC on a re-read of the series, chapter by chapter. As we delve into the story, we'll remember what the books meant to us when they were first published and analyze what we see differently now. Find more episodes, transcripts, and more at hpafter2020.com.

"'Harry Potter' Films to Be Shown on Syfy and USA Network" is from the August 08, 2016, Business section of The New York Times. It was written by John Koblin and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Lumos, der Harry-Potter-Podcast des Hamburger Abendblatts, beleuchtet die Welt rund um den berühmten Zauberer.

Just a guy, talking about Harry Potter. I'm Michaeljohn, your host, and I share personal experiences while going through each chapter, adding an infusion of information from outside the books. Special guests also drop by!

"J.K. Rowling Just Can't Let Harry Potter Go" is from the June 1, 2016 Art section of The New York Times. It was written by Sarah Lyall and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Casting a Black Hermione Granger Underscores a Key Harry Potter Theme" is from the Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by James Poniewozik and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Alan Rickman, Actor Known for 'Harry Potter' and 'Die Hard,' Dies at 69" is from the Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Dave Itzkoff and Katie Rogers and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

Potterhead married Harry Potter Virgin. After finishing the series together in Seasons 1-7, they're now tackling the larger, broader, and more complicated discussions about the Wizarding World and how it intersects with our own. Weird impressions, terrible singing, and (still) many tangents abound.