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20 Years of Harry Potter: Could You Do It All Again?

June 26, 2017December 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum5

If you could read the Harry Potter series again, without any prior knowledge or memory, at the same age as the main characters… What Would You Do?

The Forbidden Forest, Image: Sophie Brown

“Follow the Spiders”: GeekMom Enters the Forbidden Forest

March 31, 2017February 13, 2019Sophie Brown

Today, The Forbidden Forest officially opens its gates to the public. Last week we were able to take an early peak at the new section.

Last-Minute Downloadable Cards to Save Your Valentines Day

February 13, 2017December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

Forgotten Valentine’s Day? We have rounded up a selection of awesomely geeky Valentine’s Day cards that are all available to instantly download & print.

Fantastic New York City Sites and Where to Find Them

January 30, 2017December 11, 2017Natalie Zaman

Natalie shares some secrets to where you can still catch glimpses of 1920s New York City, as seen in ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.’

Sir John Hurt No More

January 30, 2017December 11, 2017Evil Genius Mum

No, this is not a repeat of 2016. This one just hurts more, because Sir John Hurt didn’t need a ‘revival.’ He was still inspiring me; from childhood to present.

Visit the Forbidden Forest at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

January 27, 2017December 11, 2017Sophie Brown

From March 31st, guests will be able to step into the Forbidden Forest on their trip to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of ‘Harry Potter.’

‘Fantastic Beasts’: a Geek Wish List

January 10, 2017December 11, 2017Nivi Engineer

Wherein GeekDad Chris Wickersham and GeekMom Corrina Lawson discuss what they’d like to see happen in the next four ‘Fantastic Beasts’ movies.

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Predictions

January 6, 2017December 11, 2017Nivi Engineer

Note: This post definitely contains some spoilers from the first ‘Fantastic Beasts’ movie and, potentially, some spoilers from the remaining films.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Padawan Goals

January 5, 2017December 15, 2017Shiri Sondheimer2

General Organa; Misty Knight; Luke Cage; the Dora Milaje; and Padfoot, Prongs, and Moony provide inspiration for these geeky goals.

Fantastic Beasts Come to ‘LEGO Dimensions’

December 10, 2016December 9, 2017Ruth Suehle

You can now play through ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ in ‘LEGO Dimensions.’ Check out the trailer here.

Barnes & Noble Is Making Your Yule Ball Dreams Come True

December 4, 2016December 9, 2017Kelly Knox

Barnes & Noble stores are adding even more magic to the most magical time of the year by hosting Yule Ball events nationwide!

GeekMom Visits Hogwarts in the Snow

December 3, 2016February 13, 2019Sophie Brown

Hogwarts in the Snow is a Christmas/winter overlay applied each year to the Studio Tour. Last week, I was invited to take a look at this year’s event along with my husband and father-in-law.

Beauty and the Beast Trailer

November 14, 2016December 15, 2017Nivi Engineer

As an HP fan, I love the casting of Emma Watson as Belle in the new live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ movie. And the trailer? Well, it’s just launched, but you’ve got to see it for yourself.

Harry Potter Moleskines Exist, And We Want Them

October 28, 2016December 9, 2017Jackie Reeve1

Moleskine and Warner Bros. are teaming up to bring us Harry Potter-themed notebooks. We want.

Fantastic Beasts and Why to Find Them

October 16, 2016December 9, 2017Anika Dane

Anika has seen the first 10 minutes of ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ and is now plotting (another) midnight release.

GeekMom DIY: Sorting Hat

October 4, 2016December 9, 2017Sophie Brown

Harry Potter makes a perfect, not-so-spooky Halloween theme for home decorating, and what would make a better centerpiece than your very own Sorting Hat?

EB Games Expo 2016 Highlights

October 1, 2016December 9, 2017Evil Genius Mum2

Right now, this very weekend, there is a gathering of all the computer games in a tiny little place you haven’t heard of: Sydney, Australia.

50 Days Until ‘Fantastic Beasts’

September 28, 2016December 8, 2017Nivi Engineer

Fifty Days. That’s how long we have to wait until ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them’ hits theaters. Are you ready?

EB Games Expo 2016: Preview

September 23, 2016December 8, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Next week Sydney (Australia) hosts the EB Games Expo, and EG Mum is making her list of all the previews and playtime on offer from the computer game industry.

Between the Bookends: Dreaming Androids, Bared Blades, & Invisible Cats

August 15, 2016December 8, 2017Sophie Brown

It’s summertime & the reading is.. difficult thanks to all those pesky children running around our homes! We’re sure you’ll find something new to love here.