The Daily Snitch: Saturday 20 February
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Harry Potter - Actors and Movies:
• 'Harry Potter' actress Evanna Lynch to release first book, a memoir, this September
• “Harry Potter” Actors Pam Ferris and Toby Jones Cast in New Audio Play “Angela”
• Freddie Stroma Talks “The Crew,” Self-Care, and the Last Thing He Bought Online
• Bill Nighy to Narrate Upcoming Series “Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty”
• Winners Announced: Tom Felton Hosts BIFA 2020
• Second Part of Evanna Lynch’s “Normal Not Normal” Interview Released
• Dame Maggie Smith to Appear in Conversation for Streaming Event
• M. Night Shyamalan Interviews Rupert Grint on “Servant”
• Evanna Lynch to Speak at SHINE Festival to Empower Young Irish Women
• Jim Broadbent to Lead the Cast of “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,” Based on Best-Selling Novel
Resources:
•
TheHPAlliance tweeted a thread beginning: "Hey all, J’Neia of House of Black Pod is stuck in the Texas storm without clean water and adequate food. Her cashapp is $JNeiaS. If you love her pod, or you’re just looking to help people in TX, your support will make a huge difference!" This thread includes the following quote: "Direct giving cannot fix disasters at the level we’re seeing, so we must continue to push lawmakers at every level to enact policies that protect people and the environment. But also immediate aid is needed right now. Share some Texas mutual aid funds and/or direct asks here :Downwards arrow:" and links to mutual aid resources. See their TL for further mutual aid links, including
MaryBadThings's thread and
ElenaHung202's retweet of
disasterstrat's tweet: "Attention! People with disabilities in disaster impacted areas -If you need help, please reach out to our Disability & Disaster Hotline: 800-626-4959 or info@disasterstrategies.org #DisabLedDisasterRelief". They also shared
dcbigjohn's retweet of
sravits's "thread with a few ways people can help the growing homeless population in New Orleans" and shared their Black Panther toolkit.
•
HouseOfBlackPod retweeted
_taylorquinn's tweet: "Do you have clean snow? Put it in the tub. Use it for toilets once it melts and boil it before using it for cooking or cleaning. Do leave faucets dripping. Say warm. Keep cracks and natural openings in doors and windows covered with towels."
•
podtrificus retweeted
CherryGryffon's thread of emergency tips for those without power and heating.
•
jackisnotabird retweeted
hey_melly's TX Mutual Aid Directory.
•
hpsacredtext retweeted
AMReese07's link to "a working document of mutual aid efforts in major metro areas in Texas. also links to orgs to support but check with them first. some aren't taking donations."
•
grace_kendall retweeted
Communica1st's link to their "self-funded short by and with real nonspeaking autistic people", 'LISTEN'. They also retweeted
diversebooks's link to 'How to Make Anti-Racism More Than a Performance' and
enbymag's tweet: "PAID OPP: ENBY Magazine is OPEN for pitches and submissions for our double issue, themed Mind & Body, as well as rolling submissions for our digital platform. Read our guide first (link below) :Winking face: and we'll see your work in our new inbox - submissions@enbymag.ca #nonbinary".
•
usquidditch tweeted a thread about anti-trans bills in Utah including a statement and a template for Utah residents "to contact your state senator as well as the governor’s office to voice your opposition."
•
whompingwillows retweeted
UMAW_'s tweet: "Join us March 15th for our worldwide Justice at Spotify Day of Action. We will be holding demonstrations at Spotify offices across the world to deliver our demands. Please register so we can connect you with the action closest to you! http://bit.ly/SpotifyAction".
Communities:
•
blkgirlscreate shouted out
blackgirlgamers and highlighted February Black Women Creators
beingabookwyrm and
RavynnKaMia, hosts of
DreamingITDpod. They linked to the first episode of #ThingsWeImagine and also reminded fans can still pre-order 'These Bewitching Bonds' and enter their giveaway by 25 February @ 11:59PM PST and tweeted about the upcoming launch on 27 February @ 5:00PM PST. They reminded they're hosting a Flash Fic Day with the theme 'Magical Schools' on 21 February, linked to merch, and tweeted: "Enjoying #BlackWizardHistory? Consider becoming a Patronus, your support helps us to grow, put on events like this and create digital content and community. Any support helps!" They also shared a new newsletter and reminded fans can sign-up to receive their newsletter, and shared 'Fake Dating and Unbreakable Vows' by
stephsfrancis and 'Greenwood Academy Part 6' by
BinkRamos.
•
HouseOfBlackPod tweeted: "Hi family! Just letting you guys know that I have no power or hot water for almost a day now and that doesnt seem like itll be changing anytime soon so there will be no new episode this week. Please stay safe and warm!" with a subsequent update and another.
•
UNspoiledShow tweeted "Hey everyone just wanted to let you know about some issues that might come up with the posting of episodes this week due to the weather. :Purple heart::Purple heart:" (with a link to an Instagram post).
•
TheHPAlliance linked to merch and sign-up for their Fan to Hero certificate. They also tweeted "The HPA is looking someone passionate about social justice and fandom to join our ranks as a creator coordinator!" and retweeted
diversebooks's tweet: "Submit your questions for the #WalterAwards21 Symposium, which airs on March 12 @ 1pm ET! Here's your chance to ask our 2021 Walter Award honorees questions about craft, their books, and more."
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 268.
•
usquidditch tweeted: "Join us for a night of fun, trivia, and hanging out as we celebrate Black History Month. We encourage Black players/refs/snitches/etc. to join us, but all are welcome to attend." (With sign-up link). They also announced the schedule for QuidCon 2021 and that tickets are on sale and linked to "a book club style" interview with Anna Meriano about 'This is How We Fly'.
•
fandomtrumpshate announced FTH 2021 Browsing Week Is Now Open and posted about a tagging issue.
•
AccioPolitics tweeted about their new Facebook group, available to fans who pledge on Patreon at any level.
•
wizrocklopedia shared 'Everybody Needs Love!' by Avery, Archive Release, 'Be My Wrocking Valentine!'' by Sagan, and a new Wrock Wreview, 'Unicorn Blood' by TK Lawrence.
•
grace_kendall encouraged fans to support
WZRDRadioPod's Patreon: "It's one of the most innovative programs I've seen, covering podcast needs + using surplus funds to support #YesAllWitches grants + supporting community in cool ways. A brilliant use of $2/month."
•
WZRDRadioPod tweeted: "Lena Gabrielle is taking requests over on FB for the @
thegeekbeat radio show on the 28th. If you want to get yours in before the Slytherspouse and I use up all the request slots, better hurry over!"
•
PediaCompClub revealed another contributor to the comp:
TonksNtheAurors and tweeted that the deadline to sign-up for the 2021 comp club is 31 December 2021.
•
hpsacredtext linked to sign-up for their 10-week Order of the Phoenix class.
•
hinkypunx announced an upcoming live set on 28 February on
thegeekbeat.
•
hptriadfest closed claiming and posted that works are due 14 March.
•
lunalovegoodfest linked to the fest collection.
• hd-prophet posted the megalist and info.
•
rsfiresidetales is now posting.
• snape-potter opened sign-ups for Snarry-a-Thon21.
•
hpdaddyfest posted 2021 Submission Guidelines.
•
hpdarkarts opened the 2021 collection.
•
hpwlwbigbang posted 2021 fest rules and opened sign-ups for authors.
•
kimaracretak posted rules and FAQ for Bring Her Bleeding Heart to Me, a dark femslash commentfic meme for Femslash February.
Prompt Challenges:
•
hp-coffeehouse posted the February prompt.
Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
•
gameofdrarry posted Wizards Hearts Masterlist.
Fandom Recs:
•
the-starryknight shared a Try Something Tuesday Multi-Media Rec List.
•
teacup-tai recced 1 Hermione/Millicent fic.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape and Hagrid art and 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 2 works from hpvalensmut.
•
gameofdrarry shared a rec list of soulmates HD fics and rec list of rivals HD fics.
• melodyssister recced 1 Severus & Harry fic.
Archive News:
• The OTW is Recruiting for AO3 Documentation Staff, Graphic Designers, Policy & Abuse Staff, Strategic Planning Staff, and Translation Volunteers
Podcasts
•
blkgirlscreate posted ep 267 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Dobby wasn’t killed by Bellatrix Lestrange?' with
lzcrowder.
•
AccioPolitics posted ep 523, 'Even Dementors like Cancun'.
•
GobletOfWinePod posted 'Umbridge's Femininity' with Robyn and Bayana from
blkgirlscreate.
•
WZRDRadioPod posted a new ep featuring
thelovegoodz as well as music by
TheOGLuna and
RotfangBand.
•
podtrificus posted ep 3.3, 'The Knight Bus'.
•
RetroFanfic posted ep 107: Harry Potter, 'Lily Potter and the Worst Holiday' with
fanaticalfics.
•
FanaticalFics linked to 'Story Time: The Unexpected Job Haunt/Of Tea Leaves and Love Tales'.
•
Spectrumpeople posted a new ep, 'Half-Blood Prince: Chapters 11-20'.
•
PuffCastPod posted ep 25, 'Puffs the Play: Act One'.
•
SwishFlickCast posted ep 182, 'Grimmwald'.
•
ohwitchplease posted Book 2, Ep 6, 'Print Culture'.
•
realweirdsister posted 'Crookshanks: Character Study'.
General Fandom News:
• Bradley Walsh and Barney Walsh Play Quidditch in Slovenia
Nifty:
• School in the UK Creates Diagon Alley from “Harry Potter”
• Five Times the Hogwarts Library Helped Hermione Save the Day
Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.
Harry Potter - Actors and Movies:
• 'Harry Potter' actress Evanna Lynch to release first book, a memoir, this September
• “Harry Potter” Actors Pam Ferris and Toby Jones Cast in New Audio Play “Angela”
• Freddie Stroma Talks “The Crew,” Self-Care, and the Last Thing He Bought Online
• Bill Nighy to Narrate Upcoming Series “Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty”
• Winners Announced: Tom Felton Hosts BIFA 2020
• Second Part of Evanna Lynch’s “Normal Not Normal” Interview Released
• Dame Maggie Smith to Appear in Conversation for Streaming Event
• M. Night Shyamalan Interviews Rupert Grint on “Servant”
• Evanna Lynch to Speak at SHINE Festival to Empower Young Irish Women
• Jim Broadbent to Lead the Cast of “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,” Based on Best-Selling Novel
Resources:
•
TheHPAlliance tweeted a thread beginning: "Hey all, J’Neia of House of Black Pod is stuck in the Texas storm without clean water and adequate food. Her cashapp is $JNeiaS. If you love her pod, or you’re just looking to help people in TX, your support will make a huge difference!" This thread includes the following quote: "Direct giving cannot fix disasters at the level we’re seeing, so we must continue to push lawmakers at every level to enact policies that protect people and the environment. But also immediate aid is needed right now. Share some Texas mutual aid funds and/or direct asks here :Downwards arrow:" and links to mutual aid resources. See their TL for further mutual aid links, including
MaryBadThings's thread and
ElenaHung202's retweet of
disasterstrat's tweet: "Attention! People with disabilities in disaster impacted areas -If you need help, please reach out to our Disability & Disaster Hotline: 800-626-4959 or info@disasterstrategies.org #DisabLedDisasterRelief". They also shared
dcbigjohn's retweet of
sravits's "thread with a few ways people can help the growing homeless population in New Orleans" and shared their Black Panther toolkit.
•
HouseOfBlackPod retweeted
_taylorquinn's tweet: "Do you have clean snow? Put it in the tub. Use it for toilets once it melts and boil it before using it for cooking or cleaning. Do leave faucets dripping. Say warm. Keep cracks and natural openings in doors and windows covered with towels."
•
podtrificus retweeted
CherryGryffon's thread of emergency tips for those without power and heating.
•
jackisnotabird retweeted
hey_melly's TX Mutual Aid Directory.
•
hpsacredtext retweeted
AMReese07's link to "a working document of mutual aid efforts in major metro areas in Texas. also links to orgs to support but check with them first. some aren't taking donations."
•
grace_kendall retweeted
Communica1st's link to their "self-funded short by and with real nonspeaking autistic people", 'LISTEN'. They also retweeted
diversebooks's link to 'How to Make Anti-Racism More Than a Performance' and
enbymag's tweet: "PAID OPP: ENBY Magazine is OPEN for pitches and submissions for our double issue, themed Mind & Body, as well as rolling submissions for our digital platform. Read our guide first (link below) :Winking face: and we'll see your work in our new inbox - submissions@enbymag.ca #nonbinary".
•
usquidditch tweeted a thread about anti-trans bills in Utah including a statement and a template for Utah residents "to contact your state senator as well as the governor’s office to voice your opposition."
•
whompingwillows retweeted
UMAW_'s tweet: "Join us March 15th for our worldwide Justice at Spotify Day of Action. We will be holding demonstrations at Spotify offices across the world to deliver our demands. Please register so we can connect you with the action closest to you! http://bit.ly/SpotifyAction".
Communities:
•
blkgirlscreate shouted out
blackgirlgamers and highlighted February Black Women Creators
beingabookwyrm and
RavynnKaMia, hosts of
DreamingITDpod. They linked to the first episode of #ThingsWeImagine and also reminded fans can still pre-order 'These Bewitching Bonds' and enter their giveaway by 25 February @ 11:59PM PST and tweeted about the upcoming launch on 27 February @ 5:00PM PST. They reminded they're hosting a Flash Fic Day with the theme 'Magical Schools' on 21 February, linked to merch, and tweeted: "Enjoying #BlackWizardHistory? Consider becoming a Patronus, your support helps us to grow, put on events like this and create digital content and community. Any support helps!" They also shared a new newsletter and reminded fans can sign-up to receive their newsletter, and shared 'Fake Dating and Unbreakable Vows' by
stephsfrancis and 'Greenwood Academy Part 6' by
BinkRamos.
•
HouseOfBlackPod tweeted: "Hi family! Just letting you guys know that I have no power or hot water for almost a day now and that doesnt seem like itll be changing anytime soon so there will be no new episode this week. Please stay safe and warm!" with a subsequent update and another.
•
UNspoiledShow tweeted "Hey everyone just wanted to let you know about some issues that might come up with the posting of episodes this week due to the weather. :Purple heart::Purple heart:" (with a link to an Instagram post).
•
TheHPAlliance linked to merch and sign-up for their Fan to Hero certificate. They also tweeted "The HPA is looking someone passionate about social justice and fandom to join our ranks as a creator coordinator!" and retweeted
diversebooks's tweet: "Submit your questions for the #WalterAwards21 Symposium, which airs on March 12 @ 1pm ET! Here's your chance to ask our 2021 Walter Award honorees questions about craft, their books, and more."
• The Rec Center shared newsletter 268.
•
usquidditch tweeted: "Join us for a night of fun, trivia, and hanging out as we celebrate Black History Month. We encourage Black players/refs/snitches/etc. to join us, but all are welcome to attend." (With sign-up link). They also announced the schedule for QuidCon 2021 and that tickets are on sale and linked to "a book club style" interview with Anna Meriano about 'This is How We Fly'.
•
fandomtrumpshate announced FTH 2021 Browsing Week Is Now Open and posted about a tagging issue.
•
AccioPolitics tweeted about their new Facebook group, available to fans who pledge on Patreon at any level.
•
wizrocklopedia shared 'Everybody Needs Love!' by Avery, Archive Release, 'Be My Wrocking Valentine!'' by Sagan, and a new Wrock Wreview, 'Unicorn Blood' by TK Lawrence.
•
grace_kendall encouraged fans to support
WZRDRadioPod's Patreon: "It's one of the most innovative programs I've seen, covering podcast needs + using surplus funds to support #YesAllWitches grants + supporting community in cool ways. A brilliant use of $2/month."
•
WZRDRadioPod tweeted: "Lena Gabrielle is taking requests over on FB for the @
thegeekbeat radio show on the 28th. If you want to get yours in before the Slytherspouse and I use up all the request slots, better hurry over!"
•
PediaCompClub revealed another contributor to the comp:
TonksNtheAurors and tweeted that the deadline to sign-up for the 2021 comp club is 31 December 2021.
•
hpsacredtext linked to sign-up for their 10-week Order of the Phoenix class.
•
hinkypunx announced an upcoming live set on 28 February on
thegeekbeat.
•
hptriadfest closed claiming and posted that works are due 14 March.
•
lunalovegoodfest linked to the fest collection.
• hd-prophet posted the megalist and info.
•
rsfiresidetales is now posting.
• snape-potter opened sign-ups for Snarry-a-Thon21.
•
hpdaddyfest posted 2021 Submission Guidelines.
•
hpdarkarts opened the 2021 collection.
•
hpwlwbigbang posted 2021 fest rules and opened sign-ups for authors.
•
kimaracretak posted rules and FAQ for Bring Her Bleeding Heart to Me, a dark femslash commentfic meme for Femslash February.
Prompt Challenges:
•
hp-coffeehouse posted the February prompt.
Masterlists and Weekly Round-ups:
•
gameofdrarry posted Wizards Hearts Masterlist.
Fandom Recs:
•
the-starryknight shared a Try Something Tuesday Multi-Media Rec List.
•
teacup-tai recced 1 Hermione/Millicent fic.
• toblass recced 1 piece of Snape and Hagrid art and 1 piece of Snape art.
• themightyflynn recced 2 works from hpvalensmut.
•
gameofdrarry shared a rec list of soulmates HD fics and rec list of rivals HD fics.
• melodyssister recced 1 Severus & Harry fic.
Archive News:
• The OTW is Recruiting for AO3 Documentation Staff, Graphic Designers, Policy & Abuse Staff, Strategic Planning Staff, and Translation Volunteers
Podcasts
•
blkgirlscreate posted ep 267 of #WizardTeam and The Time Room, 'What if Dobby wasn’t killed by Bellatrix Lestrange?' with
lzcrowder.
•
AccioPolitics posted ep 523, 'Even Dementors like Cancun'.
•
GobletOfWinePod posted 'Umbridge's Femininity' with Robyn and Bayana from
blkgirlscreate.
•
WZRDRadioPod posted a new ep featuring
thelovegoodz as well as music by
TheOGLuna and
RotfangBand.
•
podtrificus posted ep 3.3, 'The Knight Bus'.
•
RetroFanfic posted ep 107: Harry Potter, 'Lily Potter and the Worst Holiday' with
fanaticalfics.
•
FanaticalFics linked to 'Story Time: The Unexpected Job Haunt/Of Tea Leaves and Love Tales'.
•
Spectrumpeople posted a new ep, 'Half-Blood Prince: Chapters 11-20'.
•
PuffCastPod posted ep 25, 'Puffs the Play: Act One'.
•
SwishFlickCast posted ep 182, 'Grimmwald'.
•
ohwitchplease posted Book 2, Ep 6, 'Print Culture'.
•
realweirdsister posted 'Crookshanks: Character Study'.
General Fandom News:
• Bradley Walsh and Barney Walsh Play Quidditch in Slovenia
Nifty:
• School in the UK Creates Diagon Alley from “Harry Potter”
• Five Times the Hogwarts Library Helped Hermione Save the Day
Please send your fandom news to the Daily Snitch.