After being shrouded in mystery for so long, concrete details about Hogwarts Legacy are finally starting to surface. First we got a lengthy gameplay presentation back in March, and earlier this week we got a brand new trailer focusing on the Dark Arts.  

The open-world RPG set in the Harry Potter universe is due to release on February 10, 2023 and is set to launch on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One and PC. A Nintendo Switch version is also coming at a yet unspecified later date. Now that the hotly-anticipated game has a firm release date, Hogwarts Legacy pre-orders details have also been conjured up. 

The game is set to launch in multiple physical editions including a swanky Deluxe and Collector’s Edition. Those who prefer buying their games digitally will also have a choice between two editions as well. Plus, PlayStation players will get access to exclusive content, including an additional quest and in-game Felix Felicis potion. Plus, make sure to link your Wizarding World account for extra in-game unlocks.  

As of Friday, September 2 the Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition and Hogwarts Legacy Collector’s Edition are now available to pre-order at retailers including GameStop, Best Buy and Amazon. All the buying link you need are down below, so jump on your broomstick and get your pre-order locked in right now.  

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Hogwarts Legacy Collector’s Edition: $300 @ GameStop (opens in new tab)
The Hogwarts Legacy Collector’s Edition includes all the Deluxe Edition content as well as a physical life-size floating magic wand with a book base that will look pretty epic on display. It’ll also include a collectible steelbook case, and in-game Kelpie Robe to outfit your character. You need to be a GameStop PowerUp Reward Pro member to buy as of right now. 

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The Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition includes the full game and a host of extra digital goodies. Firstly, you get 72-hours early access, so you can play from February 7. Plus, the Dark Arts Pack (Which includes an exclusive outfit), a flying Thestral mount and access to the Dark Arts Battle Arena. it’s available on PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PC, with a Nintendo Switch version coming at a later date. 

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Step into the Wizarding World in Hogwarts Legacy, a brand new open-world RPG set within the Harry Potter universe. Create your own witch or wizard and attend classes at the iconic magical school while befriending your classmates and discovering a dark conspiracy that could threaten the entire world. 

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It’s good news for gamers in the U.K. as retailer ShopTo is offering Hogwarts Legacy on PS5/Xbox Series X for just £49. This is the cheapest pre order price we’ve seen so far. If you lock in your order now, you’re guaranteed to pay this price at launch even if it later increases.  

What’s in the Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition?

The Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition (opens in new tab) will be released across platforms and costs $80/£75 on PS5 and Xbox Series X, $70/£75 on PS4 and Xbox One and $70/£60 on PC and Nintendo Switch. 

This premium version of Hogwarts Legacy includes 72 hours early access to the game, letting you start playing on February 7, 2023. Plus, you also get a range of in-game goodies such as the Dark Arts Pack. This DLC pack boasts an exclusive Dark Arts cosmetic set, a flying Thestral mount and access to the Dark Arts Battle Arena where you can test your mastery of the sinister side of magic against waves of challenging foes. 

There will also be a Hogwarts Legacy Digital Deluxe Edition costing $80/£75 across platforms. It includes all the same extras as its physical counterpart, alongside the Dark Arts Garrison Hat and a cross-gen digital upgrade on PlayStation and Xbox. If you plan to plan Hogwarts Legacy across console generations this is the version for you because, as previously revealed, the standard edition doesn’t come with a free upgrade. 

What’s in the Hogwarts Legacy Collector’s Edition?

Wannabe wizards might want to splurge on the pricey Hogwarts Legacy Collector’s Edition. This ultra-premium version of the game will cost $289/£269 on PC and PS4/Xbox One, and an eye watering $300/£279 on PS5 and Xbox Series X. 

The Collector’s Edition includes all the Deluxe Edition content mentioned above, as well as a physical life-size floating magic wand with a book base that will look pretty epic on display. It’ll also include a collectible steelbook case, and in-game Kelpie Robe to outfit your character. We expect this edition to be in relatively short supply, so you’ll want to get your pre-order in quickly once they go live tomorrow. 

The West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child welcomes several new cast members beginning October 13 at London’s Palace Theatre.

Sam Crane is the new Harry Potter with Frances Grey as Ginny Potter and Thomas Grant as their son Albus Potter; Thomas Aldridge and Michelle Gayle continue as Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and Grace Wylde plays their daughter Rose Granger-Weasley; James Howard continues as Draco Malfoy, and Adam Wadsworth plays his son Scorpius Malfoy.

The ensemble includes Gabriel Akamo, Troy Alexander, Harry Ames, David Annen, Sue Appleby, Sabina Cameron, Phil Cheadle, Robert Curtis, Tim Dewberry, Iskandar Eaton, Lewis Edgar, Jack Gardner, Jemma Gould, Kelton Hoyland, April Hughes, Max Hutchinson, Emma Louise Jones, Tom Mackean, David Mara, Henry Maynard, Kathryn Meisle, Gigi Noel-King, Melaina Pecorini, Niamh Perry, Ruchi Rai, Ian Redford, Rosalind Steele, Tom Storey, Joshua Talbot, Susan Vidler, and Wreh-asha Walton. 

Fletcher Bell, Alice Langton-Farrell, Max Forde, Lottie Grey, Rafferty Ison, Abbiegail Mills, and Harry Munson, who alternate two children’s roles, complete the 46-member company.

The original, two-part production previously announced that tickets are available through July 30, 2023.

The production received its world premiere in July 2016 at London’s Palace and went on to become the most awarded play in the history of the Olivier Awards, winning nine awards, including Best New Play. It resumed performances following the pandemic October 14, 2021.

Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Thorne, directed by Tiffany with movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, music and arrangements by Imogen Heap, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions and magic by Jamie Harrison, music supervision and arrangements by Martin Lowe, and casting by Julia Horan.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender, and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions.

The one-part Broadway production continues at the Lyric Theatre.

A towering figure, but a softie at heart, notes ‘Variety’, Hagrid had a sweet spot for ferocious beasts. He cared for some of the ‘Harry Potter’ world’s most ferocious, and iconic, creatures.

Under his care was Buckbeak the hippogriff, Fang the boarhound, Fluffy the three-headed dog, Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback dragon, Aragog the massive talking spider, and the eerily majestic Thestrals.

In a heart-warming tribute to ‘Hagrid’ Robby Coltrane, Daniel Radcliffe said: “Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set. I’ve especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on ‘Prisoner of Azkaban’ when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut.

“He was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up. I feel incredibly lucky that I got to meet and work with him and very sad that he’s passed. He was an incredible actor and a lovely man.”

Controversial ‘Harry Potter’ author J.K. Rowling separately honored ‘Hagrid’ Robby Coltrane with a post on Twitter.

“I’ve played gangsters and prostitutes, transvestites, murderers, everything you can imagine but it’s the first time I’ve played a man who was thoroughly good – and I played it for 10 years … a character that young people could totally trust in.”

Fitz, meanwhile, was an engaging mess of contradictions. Possessed of a brilliant, cold mind, he had frightening insight into the human psyche. Most episodes culminated with a glowering “Cracker” bullying a tear-stained, sick man into admitting his sexual frailties.

Fitz himself had no self-control. Emotionally sadistic, a misogynist, drinker and compulsive gambler, he created chaos in his personal life and treated his wife with contempt. Surprisingly, perhaps, women found this character attractive. Coltrane became a sex symbol.

Jimmy McGovern, writer of Cracker, had originally envisaged Fitz as a small, wiry man; when the first series of Cracker was made, Coltrane was a pallid-faced 20 stone, with a 56-inch waist. He had, in theory, little conventional star charisma, but proved perfect casting — a brooding presence with a compelling cynical edge and a liking for vicious monologues.

As we all know, J.K. Rowling is one of the most prolific authors of all time for her successful work on the fictitious Harry Potter series. Still, there has been controversy surrounding her real-life views. Nevertheless, J.K. Rowling has become the talk on Twitter this week for how she responded to a critic who asked how the Harry Potter creator “sleeps at night.”

Joanne Rowling, also known by her pen name J.K. Rowling is the author of the much-loved series of seven Harry Potter novels, originally published between 1997 and 2007. In addition to selling over 500 million copies, the series has been translated into at least 70 languages and spawned a global media franchise that includes films and video games.

Also Read: 5 Controversies Around JK Rowling That Will Shock You!

J.K. Rowling Doesn’t Care About Fans; Royalties Pay Her Off Enough

British Author J.K. Rowling sleeps peacefully and doesn’t mind losing ‘woke‘ fans since royalties continue flowing into her bank accounts. This week, on her Twitter account, where she has more than 14 million followers, the Harry Potter author answered a question posed by one of her fans: “How can you sleep at night knowing you are losing a huge audience?”

Despite being undiplomatic, Rowling responded aggressively to an online critic. Rowling responded in a tweet with more than 257K likes, “I read my most recent royalty checks and find the pain goes away pretty quickly.”

I read my most recent royalty cheques and find the pain goes away pretty quickly. pic.twitter.com/s4gl9rlqxl

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) October 13, 2022

Rowling’s net worth has been estimated to range from $US650 million to $US1.2 billion, according to Business Insider.

J.K. Rowling Created Controversy Toward Transgender People

Since a few years ago, J.K. Rowling has been embroiled in controversy over her statements about transgender people, which many have labeled “hate speech.”

Several conservatives have tweeted positive things about Rowling, including Larry O’Connor, who wrote, “England still has a queen,” and the tweet from Rowling about transgender people was retweeted over 25,000 times and liked over 234,000 times.

England still has a Queen. 👑 https://t.co/enGsoSs2OY

— Larry O’Connor (@LarryOConnor) October 14, 2022

Rowling, however, has been strongly criticized by the left, believing that her statements have a detrimental effect on thousands of transgender children.

Journalist Walker Bragman also replied against Rowling in her recent Twitter response regarding the dismayed Harry Potter Fandom.

You singled out and vilified an extremely vulnerable minority group.

I can’t help but think about kids who are struggling with their identity and just want acceptance.

You, with your massive platform, have made it harder for them. And that sucks.

— Walker Bragman (@WalkerBragman) October 14, 2022

So much wrong with the world — an existential climate crisis, a devastating pandemic, Gilded Age levels of inequality, crippling humanitarian disasters fueled by imperialism…and you chose trans people.

Just awful.

— Walker Bragman (@WalkerBragman) October 14, 2022

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Billionaire writer opposes policies related to transgender people. Recently, she highlighted a blog post written by the parents of a girl with learning disabilities who attends a special needs school. According to reports, the school implemented “cross-gender intimate care” instead of “same-sex intimate care.”

“I’m so fucking angry my hands are shaking,” the author said.

“I am the daughter of a disabled mother and have campaigned for the rights of vulnerable children for many years, but I remain constantly shocked at the cruelty and indifference shown to those who cannot advocate for themselves.”

She added,

“I urge anyone who feels as I do when reading this article to contact their MP, as I will be contacting mine and anyone else I know who can stand up to this horror show.”

J.K. Rowling Pays Homage To Harry Potter’s Robbie Coltrane

In addition to Harry Potter fame, Robbie Coltrane is no longer with us. As Rubeus Hagrid in the popular franchise, the actor played a much-loved and memorable role. Unfortunately, a 72-year-old Coltrane died yesterday, according to reports. The social media world has begun condolences for the late actor. Besides the millions of fans, Daniel Radcliffe and J.K. Rowling also penned heartfelt condolences for Robbie Coltrane as they remembered their time together.

JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, took to Twitter and shared a sweet photo with the late actor; she also wrote a few lines in memory of him. It read,

“I’ll never know anyone remotely like Robbie again. He was an incredible talent, a complete one-off, and I was beyond fortunate to know him, work with him and laugh my head off with him. I send my love and deepest condolences to his family, above all, his children.”

I’ll never know anyone remotely like Robbie again. He was an incredible talent, a complete one off, and I was beyond fortunate to know him, work with him and laugh my head off with him. I send my love and deepest condolences to his family, above all his children. pic.twitter.com/tzpln8hD9z

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) October 14, 2022

Besides Harry Potter, he was known for his roles in Cracker, James Bond, GoldenEye, and The World Is Not Enough.

Our deepest condolences are extended to the family and loved ones of Robbie Coltrane at this challenging time.

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The smallest set in the summer 2022 Harry Potter wave is 76400 Hogwarts Carriage and Thestrals. The set name really sums it up here – other than the minifigures and a very small bit of scenery, a carriage and some thestrals is all you get! Is it a good pocket money pickup? Let’s take a quick look at this set, featuring 2 minifigures and 121 pieces, which will be available starting June 19th for US $19.99 | CAN $24.99 | UK £17.99.

This set is based on a license The LEGO Group has with the Warner Brothers films, not J.K. Rowling directly. The transphobic views expressed by Rowling do not reflect the values of The Brothers Brick or, indeed, those of The LEGO Group. The magical world Rowling created, in which many who felt a bit different could see themselves, meant a great deal to so many people, including those that Rowling now demeans. TBB affirms each individual LEGO fan’s choice to claim a piece of the world for themselves, or to reject it entirely.

The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.

Contents and build

Inside the box are the instructions, a single unnumbered bag, and a loose adult Thestral. The bit of scenery adds some green to brighten up the mix. Let’s not dissemble, though – you’re here for the baby Thestral:

It’s cute! I’m sure it’s going to be popular. But it’s much more a miniaturized adult Thestral, or maybe an adolescent, than the spindly-legged baby with a too-big head wobbling on a tiny neck that we see Luna offer an apple. Those are tough proportions to pull off in a single mold, but the head could have been bigger at least. It’s also not a goat, though of course that’s completely unfair to the element designer. It is a very similar size, though. A paranoid LEGO fan might think we were being taunted a little.

The rest of the set is unremarkable. The carriage is serviceable, able to seat both minifigures, and there are a few greebles. The scenery is also quite basic, offering an impression of a tree. There’s nothing wrong with either of these builds in a low-end set, but neither is a reason to make the purchase.

The Minifigures

The choice of Harry and Luna makes sense for the subject matter, as Luna explains to Harry why he is able to see the Thestrals after Sirius’ death, and they visit a baby Thestral with the apple later. Both minifigures are also unique, though Harry’s printing is a combination of his common dark blue sweater over a Hogwarts uniform with Gryffindor tie, both of which have appeared frequently. Luna’s appearance is quite different from her other minifigures, and is a decent representation of her on-screen outfit. Both have back printing and alternate expressions.

Finished Build and Recommendation

This set is all about the Thestrals. The adult appeared before in 75951 Grindelwald’s Escape, and is a nice mold, with the wings fading from black towards transparent. The baby is of course entirely new, and will undoubtedly receive a lot of interest. If you don’t have many Harry Potter sets, this isn’t a bad one to pick up on a whim. If you’ve been collecting Harry Potter sets, though, the Thestrals on their own come short of feeling like good value at $20, and we recommend passing, or at least waiting until a sale.

76400 Hogwarts Carriage and Thestrals contains 121 pieces and 2 minifigures. It will be available from the LEGO Shop and worldwide starting June 19th for US $19.99 | CAN $24.99 | UK £17.99 or from Amazon. It may also be available from third-party sellers on eBay.

The LEGO Group sent The Brothers Brick an early copy of this set for review. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews.

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Born Anthony Robert McMillan in Rutherglen, Scotland, Coltrane was in his early 20s when he began pursuing an acting career and renamed himself in honour of jazz musician John Coltrane.

He already had a notable screen career, with credits including Mona Lisa, Nuns on the Run and Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of Henry V when he broke through on his own as a hard-bitten detective in Cracker, the 1990s TV series for which he won best actor at the British Academy Television Awards three years running.

He went on to appear in all eight Harry Potter movies as the young wizard’s mentor and had a wide variety of other parts, including a Russian crime boss in the James Bond thrillers GoldenEye and The World is Not Enough and Pip’s guardian Jaggers in a 2012 adaptation of Dickens’ Great Expectations. More recently, he received rave reviews for playing a beloved TV star who may harbour a dark secret in the 2016 mini-series National Treasure.

In a statement, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, 33, called Coltrane “one of the funniest people I’ve met.”

“As well as being a wonderful actor, he was forensically intelligent…, brilliantly witty …, and after 40 years of being proud to be called his agent, I shall miss him,” she said in a statement.

Jude Law and Mads Mikkelsen face off as Albus Dumbledore and his evil nemesis Gellert Grindelwald in new posters for the latest instalment of the Fantastic Beasts prequel series.

A series of posters were released ahead of a new trailer tomorrow (Thursday) and show the rival wizarding factions of Dumbledore’s first army and the disciples of dark wizard Grindelwald.

Law will portray the future Hogwarts headmaster, with Mikkelsen playing his evil nemesis and Eddie Redmayne reprising his role of Newt Scamander, from the Fantastic Beasts films.

Mikkelsen took over the role of Grindelwald from Johnny Depp, who left the Harry Potter prequel series after losing a High Court battle against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

Other stars appearing in his team of baddies include Ezra Miller, Alison Sudol, Poppy Corby-Tuech, and Aleksandr Kuznetsov.

Law and Redmayne are joined in their battle against the dark forces by Dan Fogler, Jessica Williams, Callum Turner, Victoria Yeates, William Nadylam, and Richard Coyle.

The official Fantastic Beasts account also showed some of the “global wizards” portrayed by Oliver Masucci, Maria Fernanda Candido and Dave Wong.

“A new power is waiting to rise against Dumbledore and the wizarding world,” Fantastic Beasts tweeted.

The Secrets of Dumbledore arrives in cinemas on April 8 with the new trailer due to be released tomorrow (Thursday).

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If you’ve been hanging around long enough, then you know that we’re a bunch of Harry Potter nerds here at AllEars!

We’ve read the books and watched the movies multiple times, we’ve been to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter over and over again, and we own probably more than our fair share of merchandise. And if you’re like us, it’s still not enough! That’s why we absolutely HAD to share the shirts we spotted online this week.

Calling all Hogwarts Alumni and general fans, these Hogwarts Alumni Tees were MADE for you! There are six different designs that you can order in twelve different colors, and right now they’re on sale.

Normally, each of these shirts would cost $39.99, but right now, you can get them on sale for $19.99 each! The shirts themselves are Bella Canvas brand and there’s a sizing chart online so that you can pick the perfect fit.

And as an added bonus, there’s free shipping available for your order! You’ll want to hurry and get these while they’re cheap.

Click Here to Order the Tees!

If you’re interested in more Harry Potter merchandise and updates, stay tuned to AllEars! We’ve got all the tips on how to conquer the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando, whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth. 

And if you’re interested in more wizard-worthy merchandise, check out our list of Harry Potter-inspired eyeshadow palettes. With the makeup and the shirt, you’ll be repping your Hogwarts house in style!

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