The Daily Snitch: Saturday 26 December
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Harry Potter - Actors and Movies:
• Castium Revelio: Save the Stage - Support a Theater
• Dame Emma Thompson Appeals for ActionAid, Discusses Women Who Give Her Hope
• Dame Emma Thompson Discusses “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” Double Standards in On-Screen Relationships
• Tom Felton Teases Holiday Home Party, Plays “Heads Up!” with Jason Isaacs
Resources:
•
TheHPAlliance linked to
glaad's 'The GLAAD Wrap: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' released on Netflix; 'Drag Race UK' Season 2 premiere date; 'Dickinson' Season 2 trailer; 'The Prom' virtual event; and more!'
Essay/Meta:
• 'Who Did J.K. Rowling Become? Deciphering the most beloved, most reviled children’s-book author in history.'
Discussions:
•
NelllyRose tweeted: "So the BBC prevented its staff from attending trans pride events because it would be deemed “political” and controversial, but have given JK Rowling an award commemorating the “bravery” of her hate speech. Our state broadcaster is institutionally transphobic."
Communities:
•
blkgirlscreate tweeted: "Only 10 more days [31 December] until submissions close for the first ever BGC Anthology! We are looking for stories of magic & community from Black writers across all identities and experiences. Submit your stories", and also tweeted about the Anthology: "We’re looking for fantasy fiction and poetry from Black creators. Plus, we pay." They also tweeted: "Black Girls Create is a collaborative space, committed to highlighting the work and commentary of Black women creators and nerds. Interested in contributing to our site? Find out more here", shared a new newsletter, reminded fans can support them through donations or by becoming a Patron, and linked to merch.
•
TheHPAlliance tweeted: "Double your impact to the HPA! Some generous donors have offered to donate $20 for each new monthly donor we receive between now & Dec 31st! That means if we get 100 new monthly donors, we'll get an additional $2,000 to kick off 2021! Help make it happen". They also shared a new newsletter, tweeted that they're looking for a Donor Management team member, linked to merch, including their final December sale that ends 27 December, and reminded the Yule Ball is 27 December.
•
pitchandprose tweeted that the deadline to buy Yule Ball tickets is 27 December at noon ET.
•
hankgreen tweeted: "DFTBA is hiring an administrative assistant!"
•
hatp contributed a song, 'The Fallen', to Songs of Solidarity, a fundraiser for UNITE HERE Local 26 hospitality workers, and linked to merch.
•
HouseOfBlackPod shared a moving wish list fans can contribute to.
• Creator Profiles: Supporting Independent Creators
•
wizrocklopedia shared 'The 2020 Wizard Rock Six Month Report: July-December, Part 1!', the latest Wrock Wreview, featuring Even Deatheaters Need Love by Bella and the Deatheaters, the latest Creevey Tuesday, featuring The Whomping Willows, and posted 'Wrock The Reread - The Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 9: The Midnight Duel'.
•
PotterlessPod Won a Celeb Mix Award 2020.
•
ludobagwrock dropped 'A Very Merry Bagmas Vol. 3' and tweeted: "On the third day of bagmas- Ludo gave to thee- an upload of the entire discography(on YouTube over the next couple of days)".
•
snowflake_challenge announced the 2021 challenge and is seeking volunteers.
• hoggywartyxmas is now posting.
• hd-prophet posted new editions 19 December, 20 December, 22 December, 23 December, 24 December, and 25 December.
• The Rec Center shared a new newsletter.
Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hd_owlpost posted WEEKLY ROUNDUP No. 3.
• snape_potter posted Anonymous Master List.
Fandom Recs:
•
lannamichaels recced 1 fic with Harry Potter & Slytherin Students, Hermione Granger & Harry Potter & Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy & Harry Potter, Sirius Black & Harry Potter, Minor or Background Relationship(s).
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 1 Severus/Charlie fic.
• melodyssister recced 1 SS/HG fic.
Archive News:
• U.S. Copyright News, OTW Legal, and You
Podcasts
•
blkgirlscreate posted ep 259 of #WizardTeam and the Time Room, 'What if Hermione never founded SPEW?' with
porsheuh.
•
PotterlessPod posted ep 156, 'Puffs (Part 4)'.
•
SwishFlickCast linked to a throwback Swishmas ep and posted ep 174, 'Teenage Bear'.
•
ohwitchplease linked to a throwback holiday ep.
•
BeyondTheVeilMN posted ep 64, 'Chapter 16 - Myspace, Jelly Beans, and Voldemort’s Heist'.
General Fandom News:
• Exclusive Interview: Anna Meriano Shares the Inspiration Behind Her New Book “This Is How We Fly”
• Warner Bros., Fan Creators, and Infringement Claims: The Legal Side
• Help “Protect the Puffs” with the Protego Foundation’s New Campaign Against Badger Culling
Nifty:
• “Harry Potter” Fan Makes Marauder’s Map Come to Life with Mobile Augmented Reality Technology
• Potter DIY: House-Themed Scrunchies
• Five Similarities Between “Home Alone” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
• Border Collie Wins 2020 AKC Trick Dog Competition with “Harry Potter” Routine
• “Potter”-Loving BASE Jumpers Unable to Leave 2020 Alone, Elect to Jump Off Cliff Instead
Searches:
•
Tarantallegra79 is looking for Spanish wrock.
• Dad Appeals for Late Wife’s “Harry Potter” Books That Were Accidentally Donated to a Charity Shop
Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.
Harry Potter - Actors and Movies:
• Castium Revelio: Save the Stage - Support a Theater
• Dame Emma Thompson Appeals for ActionAid, Discusses Women Who Give Her Hope
• Dame Emma Thompson Discusses “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande,” Double Standards in On-Screen Relationships
• Tom Felton Teases Holiday Home Party, Plays “Heads Up!” with Jason Isaacs
Resources:
•
TheHPAlliance linked to
glaad's 'The GLAAD Wrap: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' released on Netflix; 'Drag Race UK' Season 2 premiere date; 'Dickinson' Season 2 trailer; 'The Prom' virtual event; and more!'
Essay/Meta:
• 'Who Did J.K. Rowling Become? Deciphering the most beloved, most reviled children’s-book author in history.'
Discussions:
•
NelllyRose tweeted: "So the BBC prevented its staff from attending trans pride events because it would be deemed “political” and controversial, but have given JK Rowling an award commemorating the “bravery” of her hate speech. Our state broadcaster is institutionally transphobic."
Communities:
•
blkgirlscreate tweeted: "Only 10 more days [31 December] until submissions close for the first ever BGC Anthology! We are looking for stories of magic & community from Black writers across all identities and experiences. Submit your stories", and also tweeted about the Anthology: "We’re looking for fantasy fiction and poetry from Black creators. Plus, we pay." They also tweeted: "Black Girls Create is a collaborative space, committed to highlighting the work and commentary of Black women creators and nerds. Interested in contributing to our site? Find out more here", shared a new newsletter, reminded fans can support them through donations or by becoming a Patron, and linked to merch.
•
TheHPAlliance tweeted: "Double your impact to the HPA! Some generous donors have offered to donate $20 for each new monthly donor we receive between now & Dec 31st! That means if we get 100 new monthly donors, we'll get an additional $2,000 to kick off 2021! Help make it happen". They also shared a new newsletter, tweeted that they're looking for a Donor Management team member, linked to merch, including their final December sale that ends 27 December, and reminded the Yule Ball is 27 December.
•
pitchandprose tweeted that the deadline to buy Yule Ball tickets is 27 December at noon ET.
•
hankgreen tweeted: "DFTBA is hiring an administrative assistant!"
•
hatp contributed a song, 'The Fallen', to Songs of Solidarity, a fundraiser for UNITE HERE Local 26 hospitality workers, and linked to merch.
•
HouseOfBlackPod shared a moving wish list fans can contribute to.
• Creator Profiles: Supporting Independent Creators
•
wizrocklopedia shared 'The 2020 Wizard Rock Six Month Report: July-December, Part 1!', the latest Wrock Wreview, featuring Even Deatheaters Need Love by Bella and the Deatheaters, the latest Creevey Tuesday, featuring The Whomping Willows, and posted 'Wrock The Reread - The Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 9: The Midnight Duel'.
•
PotterlessPod Won a Celeb Mix Award 2020.
•
ludobagwrock dropped 'A Very Merry Bagmas Vol. 3' and tweeted: "On the third day of bagmas- Ludo gave to thee- an upload of the entire discography(on YouTube over the next couple of days)".
•
snowflake_challenge announced the 2021 challenge and is seeking volunteers.
• hoggywartyxmas is now posting.
• hd-prophet posted new editions 19 December, 20 December, 22 December, 23 December, 24 December, and 25 December.
• The Rec Center shared a new newsletter.
Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
• hd_owlpost posted WEEKLY ROUNDUP No. 3.
• snape_potter posted Anonymous Master List.
Fandom Recs:
•
lannamichaels recced 1 fic with Harry Potter & Slytherin Students, Hermione Granger & Harry Potter & Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy & Harry Potter, Sirius Black & Harry Potter, Minor or Background Relationship(s).
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 1 Severus/Charlie fic.
• melodyssister recced 1 SS/HG fic.
Archive News:
• U.S. Copyright News, OTW Legal, and You
Podcasts
•
blkgirlscreate posted ep 259 of #WizardTeam and the Time Room, 'What if Hermione never founded SPEW?' with
porsheuh.
•
PotterlessPod posted ep 156, 'Puffs (Part 4)'.
•
SwishFlickCast linked to a throwback Swishmas ep and posted ep 174, 'Teenage Bear'.
•
ohwitchplease linked to a throwback holiday ep.
•
BeyondTheVeilMN posted ep 64, 'Chapter 16 - Myspace, Jelly Beans, and Voldemort’s Heist'.
General Fandom News:
• Exclusive Interview: Anna Meriano Shares the Inspiration Behind Her New Book “This Is How We Fly”
• Warner Bros., Fan Creators, and Infringement Claims: The Legal Side
• Help “Protect the Puffs” with the Protego Foundation’s New Campaign Against Badger Culling
Nifty:
• “Harry Potter” Fan Makes Marauder’s Map Come to Life with Mobile Augmented Reality Technology
• Potter DIY: House-Themed Scrunchies
• Five Similarities Between “Home Alone” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
• Border Collie Wins 2020 AKC Trick Dog Competition with “Harry Potter” Routine
• “Potter”-Loving BASE Jumpers Unable to Leave 2020 Alone, Elect to Jump Off Cliff Instead
Searches:
•
Tarantallegra79 is looking for Spanish wrock.
• Dad Appeals for Late Wife’s “Harry Potter” Books That Were Accidentally Donated to a Charity Shop
Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.