The trailer has debuted for six-part travel and magic show “Fantastic Friends,” which is hosted by James and Oliver Phelps, a.k.a. the mischievous Weasley twins of Harry Potter fame.
The show’s cast includes the twin’s Harry Potter co-stars Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) and Luke Youngblood (Lee Jordan), as well as “Game of Thrones’” Maisie Williams, “Outlander’s” Sophie Skelton and “The Sixth Sense’s” Haley Joel Osment.
“Fantastic Friends” is part adventure-travel series, part magic-infused challenge show and part a celebration of friendship. Produced and directed by Emmy Award-nominated filmmaker Daniel Sharp, each episode sees the Phelps twins travel to a destination to meet up with one of their famous friends, who then take on the role of tour guide.
The action moves from Iceland to Ireland, from St. Lucia to Dubai, as the twins expand their horizons and explore new worlds,...
The show’s cast includes the twin’s Harry Potter co-stars Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) and Luke Youngblood (Lee Jordan), as well as “Game of Thrones’” Maisie Williams, “Outlander’s” Sophie Skelton and “The Sixth Sense’s” Haley Joel Osment.
“Fantastic Friends” is part adventure-travel series, part magic-infused challenge show and part a celebration of friendship. Produced and directed by Emmy Award-nominated filmmaker Daniel Sharp, each episode sees the Phelps twins travel to a destination to meet up with one of their famous friends, who then take on the role of tour guide.
The action moves from Iceland to Ireland, from St. Lucia to Dubai, as the twins expand their horizons and explore new worlds,...
- 6/27/2022
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Geeky pop culture fans, prepare to feel all sorts of emotions, because we've made a very important discovery: two stars from Harry Potter and Game of Thrones are longtime BFFs. Nathalie Emmanuel, who stars as Daenerys Targaryen's right-hand woman, Missandei, on the popular HBO series, counts Luke Youngblood as one of her closest pals. You might remember Luke from his role as Lee Jordan, the Weasley twins' best friend and the most energetic Quidditch announcer at Hogwarts, throughout the Harry Potter films. So how did this heartwarming connection between Harry Potter and Game of Thrones come to be? Through Disney, naturally! (Seriously, this friendship is a fan's dream come true.) "I met this guy at 10 years old when we played Young Simba and Nala in The Lion King [musical] in London in 1999," Nathalie wrote in an Instagram post for Luke's birthday, adding: "We have been supporting and celebrating each other through this crazy game ever since!
- 8/16/2017
- by Brinton Parker
- Popsugar.com
When Lee Jordan met up with his high school girlfriend, Beth Schwein, at a Starbucks in Herndon, Va., after more than 20 years apart, he was nervous. He hadn't just lost some hair and gained a little weight - he was bald and he weighed 450 lbs. He could only imagine what her reaction would be when she saw how much he'd changed from the 165-lb. boy with a full head of hair she'd fallen in love with. "People look at you with sadness. Horror. Pity," Jordan, now 50, tells People. "And this was the love of my life. I couldn't stomach her looking at me that way.
- 2/22/2014
- by Nicole Weisensee Egan
- PEOPLE.com
Over the weekend, author J.K. Rowling admitted that she regrets pairing off Hermione and Ron in Harry Potter. No kidding, J.K. — many of us have regretted that choice for years. Ron's such a dope, and Hermione's so precise; Rowling even says that the two would need "relationship counseling." As long as she's airing regrets, there are a few more items for J.K. to reconsider. It's not too late!1. Luna and Hermione should have hooked up at least once.The combination of high-stress situations, a British boarding school, constant impending doom, and a feeling of deep allegiance would have led to a lot more shenanigans among the members of Dumbledore's Army. And if the opposites-attract argument works for Ron and Hermione, it works even better for Luna and Hermione. No shame in experimenting! 2. We should know what happened to Lee Jordan. I know, I know — he becomes Magnitude on Community.
- 2/3/2014
- by Margaret Lyons
- Vulture
It's just under two months until the final installment of Harry Potter is released in theaters, and Warner Bros is definitely ramping up for it. Monday, a new poster with Daniel Radcliffe as Harry was released. Tuesday was Emma Watson's turn. It's similar to the Harry release in that it is mostly a closeup of Hermione with just a glimpse of the background, but in this one we can see a bit more of the demolished Hogwarts and some students (maybe Lee Jordan and Cho Chang among them?) as well. The pic was released on the Harry Potter Facebook page, as well as on twitter. Hopefully there'll be a Ron Weasely poster today.
Also released this week was a new still featuring everyone's favorite Transfiguration teacher, Minerva McGonagall (Maggie Smith) in EW. She's looking determined as a whole passel of Weasleys and countless students back her up. And some...
Also released this week was a new still featuring everyone's favorite Transfiguration teacher, Minerva McGonagall (Maggie Smith) in EW. She's looking determined as a whole passel of Weasleys and countless students back her up. And some...
- 5/25/2011
- by Mandy McAdoo
- Reelzchannel.com
We're all about "Harry Potter" this week at MTV Movies Blog, and we figure there is no better way to celebrate the beginning of the end of the beloved franchise than by looking back at the six previous films.
So each day this week we've been providing recaps of the earlier "Harry Potter" movies. Consider them a kind of affectionate Cliff's Notes and a much-need refresher to prepare for the November 19 release of "Deathly Hallows: Part 1." We've already brought you up to speed on "Sorcerer's Stone," "Chamber of Secrets," "Prisoner of Azkaban" and "Goblet of Fire," so we suggest you catch up before diving into the fifth installment of the "Potter" saga, "Order of the Phoenix," also known as "Harry Potter Goes Through Puberty."
"Order of the Phoenix" is one of the darkest films (and novels) in the entire series, and part of that comes from the fact that it...
So each day this week we've been providing recaps of the earlier "Harry Potter" movies. Consider them a kind of affectionate Cliff's Notes and a much-need refresher to prepare for the November 19 release of "Deathly Hallows: Part 1." We've already brought you up to speed on "Sorcerer's Stone," "Chamber of Secrets," "Prisoner of Azkaban" and "Goblet of Fire," so we suggest you catch up before diving into the fifth installment of the "Potter" saga, "Order of the Phoenix," also known as "Harry Potter Goes Through Puberty."
"Order of the Phoenix" is one of the darkest films (and novels) in the entire series, and part of that comes from the fact that it...
- 11/18/2010
- by Terri Schwartz
- MTV Movies Blog
Much has been made over the last week or so of best leading actress Oscar nominee, Gabourey Sidibe – her weight, and the likelihood (or not) of her having a long and successful career ahead of her. However, what seems to have been overlooked is that, whether or not you think she has talent as an actress or not (I think she has), she’s already achieved more acclaim for her one film role than most black actors can hope to achieve in a lifetime… and a couple more film and TV roles, to boot! So she’s already ahead of the game. How long she stays there though is anyone’s guess, but the same could be said of most black thesps, especially if film is their chosen medium… and even more especially if they have their sights set on Hollywood.
So what about lesser known black actors who’ve graced our screens recently,...
So what about lesser known black actors who’ve graced our screens recently,...
- 3/16/2010
- by MsWOO
- ShadowAndAct
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