The Daily Snitch: Sunday 10 January
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Harry Potter - Actors and Movies:
• Jude Law Talks About Getting Dark for Emotional Thriller “The Nest”
• Imelda Staunton Talks Challenges and Disclaimers as She Takes on New Role as Queen Elizabeth II
• Rupert Grint Talks New Fatherhood Perspective While Filming “Servant”
• Jack Thorne Talks “His Dark Materials” and Growing Up
• Gary Oldman Discusses Latest Role as a Notable Hollywood Screenwriter in “Mank”
• Dame Maggie Smith Recites a Holiday Classic with Prince Charles, and “Cursed Child” Cast Brings Holiday Spirit
Fantastic Beasts - Actors and Movies:
• Zoë Kravitz Talks About the Cities that Inspired Her New Lipstick Collection
Resources:
•
HouseOfBlackPod tweeted two threads about racist, white supremacist violence, double standards, and problematic "“this is not America” and “We’re better than this”" rhetoric: [1], [2]. Also see HouseOfBlackPod's feed and
UNspoiledShow's,
whompingwillows's,
grace_kendall's, and
tonksntheaurors's for many re/tweets and links addressing these issues.
•
TheHPAlliance retweeted
ColorOfChange's thread and
ACLU's tweet about the racist lack of justice for Jacob Blake, and retweeted
julie_vanderlee's link to a fundraiser for Jacob Blake and his family. They also retweeted
Ms_Solutionary's tweet: "Before we all go creating a ton of orgs in underfunded southern states. Or encouraging national orgs to parachute in, I would like to encourage you all to do some research and see what organizations in your state have already started mobilizing black and brown voters." They linked to their "Wizard Activist School's FREE classes on Effective Goal Setting and Finding Your Personal Values." And tweeted a thread on staying safe and politically active during crises.
•
blkgirlscreate linked to
brij_williams's YouTube channel with info about grad/post grad education.
•
hpsacredtext tweeted: "We’re ecstatic about Georgia!!! Now, join us in writing to your House Representative and Senators to support statehood for DC and Puerto Rico! Both deserve full democratic representation and Congress can make it happen." They then tweeted: "Some of our Puerto Rican listeners have reached out to educate us on PR and statehood---so, statehood for DC and *self determination* for PR!"
Communities:
•
blkgirlscreate closed submissions for the BGC Anthology and reminded fans can still preorder or sponsor a writer. They also shared a new newsletter, reminded fans can sign-up to receive the newsletter, thanked their newest Patrons and reminded fans can support them through Patreon, tweeted: "#HogwartsBSU is a fan fiction project that asks Black Potterheads to imagine what it’s like to be Black in the Wizarding World. Read Black stories of Hogwarts, businesses in the Potterverse, and Black Wizard History, and feel free to submit your own!", shared the 6 chapters of 'Foreign Exchange' by
IsaiahCaston2 and the series, 'A Journey Through the Diaspora', by
ConStar24, and linked to merch.
•
TheHPAlliance tweeted about their Apparating Library Book Club and reminded "Change is made by organizers. Thank them, follow them, be them!"
•
hptransfest opened prompting until 15 January.
•
fandomtrumpshate posted FTH 2021: the work continues.
•
thegaylyprophet retweeted
skrishna's tweet about a forthcoming, inclusive King Arthur anthology from
VintageAnchor.
•
wizrocklopedia shared 'The 2020 Wizard Rock Six Month Report: July-December, Part 3', 'Guide to Starting a Wrock Band' by Andri from Rubeus and the Hagrids, 'An Introduction to the Filk Community for Wrockers, Part 2' and 'Part 3' by Karl-Johan, and 'Wrock The Reread - The Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 10: Hallowe'en'.
•
PotterlessPod tweeted about what they've managed to donate thanks to Patreon supporters.
•
PediaCompClub tweeted: "Subscribers are getting the first album's theme next week so if you're curious I'd hurry over to sign up!"
•
TotallyKnuts announced 'Wizards Loving Wizards' is dropping 14 January.
•
wzrdsinspacemag revealed the cover of Issue 6, reminded fans can still pre-order, and that backers' copies will be mailed when ready.
•
BeyondTheVeilMN tweeted: "We are so excited to talk about this magical book [This Is How We Fly by Anna Meriano] with you! We have a poll up now to pick a #BookClub date that works best for you!" (With link to poll).
•
percy_prefects announced Online Wizard Rock Live will take place 26-27 March.
•
ExogeologyRocks tweeted about taking over the Random Wrock game and linked to Guidelines.
•
hpsacredtext reminded their Book 4 class begins 12 January and that they're offering both live and asynch options. They also shared the theme for their next ep: survival.
• FART Recommendations: Nine Recent Fiction Books for All Ages
• dracotops_harry announced this year's fest and posted the schedule.
•
snapebang is starting posting.
•
rsfiresidetales announced an update to the schedule.
• snape_potter posted 2021 Fest Schedule.
• sshp-prophet posted a new edition 27 December-2 January.
•
hprarepairbingo posted a quick update.
• hd-prophet posted new issues 3 January and 4 January.
• hp-bunintheoven opened prompting.
•
regulusblackfest posted this year's fest sched.
•
hp-coffeehouse posted the January prompt.
•
hp-sweethearts sent out assignments.
•
wolfstar-bigbang posted posted the 2021 fest's timeline and FAQ.
•
snowflake_challenge posted Challenge #2, Challenge #3, Challenge #4, and Challenge #5.
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 262.
Prompt Challenges:
•
hpfemslash-minifest posted the January-February prompt.
Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
•
hpfemslash-minifest posted the December 2020 roundup.
• mini_fest posted the 2020 Masterlist & Reveals.
• hd_owlpost posted the Masterlist.
• rarepair_shorts posted Winter Exchange Masterlist and Festive Fun 2020 Masterlist.
• hoggywartyxmas posted Thank You and Reveals.
Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced 1 SS/HG fic.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art and another.
• themightyflynn recced 1 piece of Lucius & Severus art and 1 piece of Snape art.
• teryarel recced 1 Snarry fic.
Archive News:
• OTW Guest Post: Cynthia and Tina Mendenhall
• OTW Signal, January 2021
Discussions:
•
HPANA tweeted: "What do you think, #HarryPotter fans? Is it a coincidence that JK Rowling has lost many thousands of followers out of the blue, just as Twitter has cracked down on violations of their TOS, like targeted discrimination?"
Podcasts
•
blkgirlscreate posted ep 261 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Percy Never Disowned the Weasleys?' with
AlexLCombs.
•
PotterlessPod posted ep 157, 'An Interview with Matt Cox, Writer of Puffs' (
MatthewTheCox).
•
SwishFlickCast posted ep 176, 'Is Mrs. Norris a House Elf?' with
HHL337. They also posted ep 177, 'Every Turd Friday'.
•
ohwitchplease posted book 2, ep 3, 'The Gothic'.
Essay/Meta:
• The Meaning of Life According to “Harry Potter” and “Soul”
• The Secret Flaws of Severus Snape - Part 1
Have a Laugh:
• Book Releases and Banning Rupert Grint: BBC Reporter Lizo Mzimba Recalls the Early “Potter” Years
Nifty:
• All Aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman: Reopening in April for Visits to “Harry Potter” Filming Locations
• Sculptor Creates Hogwarts Castle Out of Sand
Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.
Harry Potter - Actors and Movies:
• Jude Law Talks About Getting Dark for Emotional Thriller “The Nest”
• Imelda Staunton Talks Challenges and Disclaimers as She Takes on New Role as Queen Elizabeth II
• Rupert Grint Talks New Fatherhood Perspective While Filming “Servant”
• Jack Thorne Talks “His Dark Materials” and Growing Up
• Gary Oldman Discusses Latest Role as a Notable Hollywood Screenwriter in “Mank”
• Dame Maggie Smith Recites a Holiday Classic with Prince Charles, and “Cursed Child” Cast Brings Holiday Spirit
Fantastic Beasts - Actors and Movies:
• Zoë Kravitz Talks About the Cities that Inspired Her New Lipstick Collection
Resources:
•
HouseOfBlackPod tweeted two threads about racist, white supremacist violence, double standards, and problematic "“this is not America” and “We’re better than this”" rhetoric: [1], [2]. Also see HouseOfBlackPod's feed and
UNspoiledShow's,
whompingwillows's,
grace_kendall's, and
tonksntheaurors's for many re/tweets and links addressing these issues.
•
TheHPAlliance retweeted
ColorOfChange's thread and
ACLU's tweet about the racist lack of justice for Jacob Blake, and retweeted
julie_vanderlee's link to a fundraiser for Jacob Blake and his family. They also retweeted
Ms_Solutionary's tweet: "Before we all go creating a ton of orgs in underfunded southern states. Or encouraging national orgs to parachute in, I would like to encourage you all to do some research and see what organizations in your state have already started mobilizing black and brown voters." They linked to their "Wizard Activist School's FREE classes on Effective Goal Setting and Finding Your Personal Values." And tweeted a thread on staying safe and politically active during crises.
•
blkgirlscreate linked to
brij_williams's YouTube channel with info about grad/post grad education.
•
hpsacredtext tweeted: "We’re ecstatic about Georgia!!! Now, join us in writing to your House Representative and Senators to support statehood for DC and Puerto Rico! Both deserve full democratic representation and Congress can make it happen." They then tweeted: "Some of our Puerto Rican listeners have reached out to educate us on PR and statehood---so, statehood for DC and *self determination* for PR!"
Communities:
•
blkgirlscreate closed submissions for the BGC Anthology and reminded fans can still preorder or sponsor a writer. They also shared a new newsletter, reminded fans can sign-up to receive the newsletter, thanked their newest Patrons and reminded fans can support them through Patreon, tweeted: "#HogwartsBSU is a fan fiction project that asks Black Potterheads to imagine what it’s like to be Black in the Wizarding World. Read Black stories of Hogwarts, businesses in the Potterverse, and Black Wizard History, and feel free to submit your own!", shared the 6 chapters of 'Foreign Exchange' by
IsaiahCaston2 and the series, 'A Journey Through the Diaspora', by
ConStar24, and linked to merch.
•
TheHPAlliance tweeted about their Apparating Library Book Club and reminded "Change is made by organizers. Thank them, follow them, be them!"
•
hptransfest opened prompting until 15 January.
•
fandomtrumpshate posted FTH 2021: the work continues.
•
thegaylyprophet retweeted
skrishna's tweet about a forthcoming, inclusive King Arthur anthology from
VintageAnchor.
•
wizrocklopedia shared 'The 2020 Wizard Rock Six Month Report: July-December, Part 3', 'Guide to Starting a Wrock Band' by Andri from Rubeus and the Hagrids, 'An Introduction to the Filk Community for Wrockers, Part 2' and 'Part 3' by Karl-Johan, and 'Wrock The Reread - The Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 10: Hallowe'en'.
•
PotterlessPod tweeted about what they've managed to donate thanks to Patreon supporters.
•
PediaCompClub tweeted: "Subscribers are getting the first album's theme next week so if you're curious I'd hurry over to sign up!"
•
TotallyKnuts announced 'Wizards Loving Wizards' is dropping 14 January.
•
wzrdsinspacemag revealed the cover of Issue 6, reminded fans can still pre-order, and that backers' copies will be mailed when ready.
•
BeyondTheVeilMN tweeted: "We are so excited to talk about this magical book [This Is How We Fly by Anna Meriano] with you! We have a poll up now to pick a #BookClub date that works best for you!" (With link to poll).
•
percy_prefects announced Online Wizard Rock Live will take place 26-27 March.
•
ExogeologyRocks tweeted about taking over the Random Wrock game and linked to Guidelines.
•
hpsacredtext reminded their Book 4 class begins 12 January and that they're offering both live and asynch options. They also shared the theme for their next ep: survival.
• FART Recommendations: Nine Recent Fiction Books for All Ages
• dracotops_harry announced this year's fest and posted the schedule.
•
snapebang is starting posting.
•
rsfiresidetales announced an update to the schedule.
• snape_potter posted 2021 Fest Schedule.
• sshp-prophet posted a new edition 27 December-2 January.
•
hprarepairbingo posted a quick update.
• hd-prophet posted new issues 3 January and 4 January.
• hp-bunintheoven opened prompting.
•
regulusblackfest posted this year's fest sched.
•
hp-coffeehouse posted the January prompt.
•
hp-sweethearts sent out assignments.
•
wolfstar-bigbang posted posted the 2021 fest's timeline and FAQ.
•
snowflake_challenge posted Challenge #2, Challenge #3, Challenge #4, and Challenge #5.
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 262.
Prompt Challenges:
•
hpfemslash-minifest posted the January-February prompt.
Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
•
hpfemslash-minifest posted the December 2020 roundup.
• mini_fest posted the 2020 Masterlist & Reveals.
• hd_owlpost posted the Masterlist.
• rarepair_shorts posted Winter Exchange Masterlist and Festive Fun 2020 Masterlist.
• hoggywartyxmas posted Thank You and Reveals.
Fandom Recs:
• melodyssister recced 1 SS/HG fic.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape art and another.
• themightyflynn recced 1 piece of Lucius & Severus art and 1 piece of Snape art.
• teryarel recced 1 Snarry fic.
Archive News:
• OTW Guest Post: Cynthia and Tina Mendenhall
• OTW Signal, January 2021
Discussions:
•
HPANA tweeted: "What do you think, #HarryPotter fans? Is it a coincidence that JK Rowling has lost many thousands of followers out of the blue, just as Twitter has cracked down on violations of their TOS, like targeted discrimination?"
Podcasts
•
blkgirlscreate posted ep 261 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Percy Never Disowned the Weasleys?' with
AlexLCombs.
•
PotterlessPod posted ep 157, 'An Interview with Matt Cox, Writer of Puffs' (
MatthewTheCox).
•
SwishFlickCast posted ep 176, 'Is Mrs. Norris a House Elf?' with
HHL337. They also posted ep 177, 'Every Turd Friday'.
•
ohwitchplease posted book 2, ep 3, 'The Gothic'.
Essay/Meta:
• The Meaning of Life According to “Harry Potter” and “Soul”
• The Secret Flaws of Severus Snape - Part 1
Have a Laugh:
• Book Releases and Banning Rupert Grint: BBC Reporter Lizo Mzimba Recalls the Early “Potter” Years
Nifty:
• All Aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman: Reopening in April for Visits to “Harry Potter” Filming Locations
• Sculptor Creates Hogwarts Castle Out of Sand
Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.