Topic: Fictional Worlds

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: dispatches from a diehard fan

The Harry Potter theme park in Orlando, Fla., more than lived up to its hype for this fan.

Damsels in Distress: movie review

'Damsels in Distress,' from 'Barcelona' director Whit Stillman, has a lovely loopiness about it.

Pottermore gives users a sneak peek (+ video)

A new video offers Harry Potter fans a glimpse of the books and activities – the chance to be "Sorted" into a house or to duel with other users – that will be enjoyed on official Harry Potter website "Pottemore."

10 sequels based on a classic book

10 authors who wrote a novel based in another author's literary world.

Harry Potter comes to Los Angeles

A new version of the Harry Potter theme park currently open in Orlando will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood.

Harry Potter is just like ... what? Five leading templates for comparison.

Harry Potter fans just know they love the record-breaking series of books. But everyone from academics to mythologists, classicists to historians, and literary critics to, well, geeks have a special “template” they perceive at the heart of the tale.

From positing Albus Dumbledore as the infamous Richard III to taking us aloft the scaly back of St. George’s dragon, here are five of our top takes on what’s going on behind the scenes in the Harry Potter narratives.

'Harry Potter' over the years

A retrospective look at the success of 'Harry Potter' over the last 14 years.

Countdown to "Harry Potter": How well do you know "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?"

How well do you know "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?"

Countdown to "Harry Potter": How well do you know "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"?

How much do you really know about "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?"

"Harry Potter" countdown: Test your knowledge of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"

How much do you really know about "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire?"

Countdown to "Harry Potter": Take our quiz on "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"

How much do you really know about "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?"

Countdown to "Harry Potter": Take our quiz on "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

How well do you know "Harry Potter" book No. 2?

"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" quiz: How well do you know the first "Harry Potter" book?

How much do you really know about "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"?

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" quiz: How well do you know the seventh "Harry Potter" book?

How much do you really know about "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"?

'Harry Potter' real-world appeal: quidditch leagues and rock cake recipes

The parallel universe of the Harry Potter books has launched real-life offshoots: A quidditch league is among the most visible, but the books' values are inspiring many others.

Australian attraction to offer tours in Klingon language

The Jenolan Caves in Australia's Blue Mountains will soon offer the world's first audio tour entirely in Klingon, the fictional language used by the lumpy-headed, militaristic aliens in the Star Trek universe.

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" preview shown at Comic-Con

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" preview was shared with 6,000 attendees at Comic-Con. Many camped out overnight to see the clip of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"

Star Trek website now features streaming HD video, Star Trek online store

Star Trek fans have a new website. The relaunch of the Star Trek website offers a 'one-stop destination' for every Trekker's needs.

Classic review: Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Garcia Marquez chronicles the murder of Santiago Nasar in a small unnamed South American village.

Harry Potter video game 'Lego Harry Potter' is worth the money

Harry Potter has a video game? Yes, and 'Lego Harry Potter' is a blast to play.

Butterbeer, magic wands, and dragons all part of Harry Potter theme park

Butterbeer, Gryffindor scarves, and magic wands are all inside 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter' - a new Harry Potter theme park.

Harry Potter theme park "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" opens today

Harry Potter theme park? The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens to the public Friday.

After some controversy, the Harry Potter theme park has its grand opening

No more questions about the date – the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is now officially open.