| 2010 World of Harry Potter calendars now available |
The 2010 World of Harry Potter calendars are now available from Andrews McMeel. The calendars are available as a Wall Calendar, Mini Wall Calendar, Desk Calendar and Day To Day Calendar. Photos and art from one of the first six Harry Potter films combine into a stunning visual collage on each monthly spread of the wall calendar. [more...]
Source: Wizard News Blog |
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| Matthew Lewis talks about playing an unlikely Harry Potter hero |
Matthew Lewis has played Neville throughout the Harry Potter film. At the opening of "Harry Potter: The Exhibition" at the Museum of Science in Boston, he spoke briefly about playing one of the series' most unlikely heroic figures. About the last film, he said, "I got the final script a few weeks ago. Neville has got a lot of stuff to do." [more...]
Source: Wicked Local, MA |
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| Hogwarts castle hires Disney boss to improve tourism |
Alnwick Castle, which doubled as Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter films has appointed a former Disney vice president to take over as chief executive. The medieval castle, seen by millions of Harry Potter fans in the films, is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. [more...]
Source: The Telegraph, UK |
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| Potter film screened at Gloucester Cathedral |
Young witches and wizards took to the corridors of Hogwarts for a rather spooky showing of the latest Harry Potter film. 460 fans crowded into Gloucester Cathedral for a showing of The Half Blood Prince. Flaming torches set the scene for the film shown on Thursday which features the building's ancient cloisters in the film's corridor scenes. [more...]
Source: This is Gloucester, UK |
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| Friday, October 30, 2009 |
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| Half-Blood Prince in HD for free from Sky+HD |
Harry Potter may be "the chosen one," but Beyond Hogwarts readers have been chosen as special by Sky+HD! Sky are giving their UK high definition customers a complimentary ticket to watch Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on Sky Box Office HD in their homes the same week that it is being released on DVD and Blu-ray in the UK. [more...]
Source: Wizard News Blog |
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| Wednesday, October 28, 2009 |
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| Quidditch comes to Quinnipiac |
On Sunday, the Student Programming Board brought the game of Quidditch to Quinnipiac for the first time. Vincent Bond, a sophomore and the chair of Special Events and Traditions for the Student Programming Board, worked to bring Quidditch to Quinnipiac after seeing the event held on other campuses. [more...]
Source: The Quinnipiac Chronicle, NJ |
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| Harry Potter fans commit to society's issues |
When it comes to making the world a better place, the reasons people try to improve their communities are as diverse as the approaches they take. The members of the Harry Potter Alliance try to change the world because it's what Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of the fictional Hogwarts Academy, would do. [more...]
Source: The Daily Beast |
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| World of Harry Potter examined in college lecture |
The Harry Potter book series was discussed as more than just a world of witches and witchcraft Monday night in a lecture at Cal State University Northridge, given by Sabina Magliocco, chair and professor of anthropology. The idea of the series ultimately being a life lesson for young adults was one of the main topics of the discussion. [more...]
Source: The Daily Sundial, CSUN |
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| Julie Walters proud to be on Birmingham's Walk of Stars |
Julie Walters, Molly Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has described her new place on the Broad Street Walk of Stars as a proud honor. The leading lady entertained a crowd of more than 200 fans as she received her star at Birmingham's Rep Theatre on Tuesday. She said, "I'm proud and honoured to accept a place on the Walk of Stars." [more...]
Source: Birmingham Post, UK |
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| Warner Bros. shuts down Harry Potter dinner party |
A woman in the UK was forced to cancel her Harry Potter-themed dinner party after receiving a warning from the Warner Bros. legal department. The event included an ambiance of talking paintings and a dinner of pumpkin soup, butterbeer and cauldron cakes. The party will continue under the name Generic Wizard Night. [more...]
Source: Gossip, Ireland |
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
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| Robbie Coltrane laments end of Harry Potter series |
Robbie Coltrane, the Scottish actor who plays Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, is worried about the looming end of the blockbuster film series. "I think the last few days are gonna be quite tough," he said. Coltrane has had a long and successful film career including roles in James Bond movies as well as blockbusters like 2004's Ocean's Twelve. [more...]
Source: Sky News |
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| Daniel Radcliffe to make musical debut |
Daniel Radcliffe is set to make his musical debut, it has emerged. The Harry Potter star will take part in a reading in New York of the show "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." And if it turns out to be a success it will be staged on Broadway. Dan said, "I need to make myself as viable a choice for any part as I possibly can." [more...]
Source: Britain News |
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| Rupert Grint's fans help find distributor for new film |
Rupert Grint's fans' Facebook campaign has given hope to his new film Cherrybomb, after it initially failed to attract distributors. Now, the producers of the film have said that with the help of a website petition and more than 10000 fans' support, the film has found a major distributor in Britain. They are also in negotiation with an American distributor. [more...]
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| Saturday, October 3, 2009 |
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| Robert Pattinson, Rupert Grint up for the part of Prince Harry |
Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson and actor Rupert Grint of Harry Potter fame are both reportedly in the running to star in a flim about Britain's Royal Prince Harry. The movie would be about the British monarch's colorful and occasionally tragic life [more...]
Source: The Improper |
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| Richard Griffiths replaces Michael Gambon on stage |
Sir Michael Gambon has been forced to pull out of a star role in Alan Bennett's new play after being advised to rest due to ill health. His break would have caused problems for rehearsals for The Habit of Art at London's National Theatre, which is due to open next month. Sir Michael's role as poet WH Auden will be taken by Richard Griffiths. [more...]
Source: Herald de Paris |
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| Emma Watson 'shaken' by Harvard harassment |
Emma Watson was left "quite shaken" after Harvard students stalked her recently. Emma was at a game between Brown and Harvard last Saturday, but security guards had to surround her to protect her from harassment, after Harvard's student magazine posted a blog stating supporters would try to draw as much attention to her as possible. [more...]
Source: IBTimes, UK |
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| Rupert Grint fans rally for Cherrybomb release |
Rupert Grint fans are determined to get his latest movie on the big screen. More than 10,000 have signed a petition to gain Cherrybomb a distributor. Despite heavy promotion after its premiere at the Berlin Film Festival last February, producers still haven't found backing for the film, in which 21 year old Rupert appears in a number of steamy bedroom sequences. [more...]
Source: The Express, UK |
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| J.K. Rowling denied top US honour |
Matt Latimer, former speech writer for President George W. Bush, said that some members of his administration believed J.K. Rowling's books promoted sorcery. As a result, she was never presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The claims appear in Latimer's new book called Speechless: Tales of a White House Survivor. [more...]
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| Saturday, September 26, 2009 |
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| Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling joins Twitter |
The real J.K. Rowling has come to Twitter. Wanting to counter numerous fake Rowlings on Twitter, the "Harry Potter" author has set up her own account. But she warned that she didn't plan many tweets. "I'm afraid you won't be hearing from me very often as pen and paper is my priority at the moment," she wrote in a Tweet dated Sept. 17. [more...]
Source: The Daily Mail, Charleston |
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| Daniel Radcliffe backs youth campaign |
Daniel Radcliffe is teaming up with a UK charity to raise awareness of vulnerable young people. The Harry Potter star is backing Get Connected's Best Friend campaign, which is launching a confidential phone helpline for teens in trouble. Radcliffe called the helpline "a vital and unique service." [more...]
Source: 3 News, NZ |
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| Evanna Lynch and Matthew Lewis spill details about Deathly Hallows filming |
Evanna Lynch and Matthew Lewis, who play Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom, have revealed some details from behind the scenes of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The final chapter of the Potter series, which will be split into two films, features an epic battle, though Irish actress Lynch says they have yet to shoot it. [more...]
Source: Irish Central |
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| Evanna Lynch inspires fans with her story |
Evanna Lynch has written an inspirational message to her fans telling them to ignore probability and telling them to believe "you deserve everything you dream about." In a thank you note to her supporters for birthday messages and gifts, Lynch spoke about the obstacles she faced while trying to nab the part of Luna Lovegood, and encouraged them to go for it in life. [more...]
Source: Irish Central |
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| Harry Potter to cast spell on Boston museum |
This fall, Harry Potter fans will get the chance to step inside the famous wizard's magical world through Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which opens at the Museum of Science, Boston on October 25. Visitors will view displays inspired by the Hogwarts film sets and see the amazing craftsmanship behind the authentic costumes and props. [more...]
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| Tuesday, September 22, 2009 |
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| Gotta Have One: Firebox to offer The Wand remote control |
Described as the world's first button-less, gesture-based remote control, Firebox is soon to offer "The Wand" infrared remote control. The Wand looks just it sounds. Controls are limited, The Wand can learn 13 commands, such as change channel or volume control, which can be carried out with a swish, whirl or flick. [more...]
Source: Pocket Lint |
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| Parents establish scholarship in honor of Rob Knox |
The parents of Harry Potter actor Robert Knox have set up a scholarship fund that will enable an aspiring young performer to undertake a three-year musical theatre course at a south London school. Knox attended part-time classes at the school as a child. He played the part of Marcus Belby in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. [more...]
Source: The Stage, UK |
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| David Bradley opens new season at York Theatre Royal |
Harry Potter star David Bradley opened the TakeOver09 festival at York Theatre Royal, aimed at opening up drama to the wider community. Mr. Bradley, who has starred as Jesus in the York Mystery Plays and as caretaker Argus Filch in the Harry Potter movies, formally launched the event on Saturday night. [more...]
Source: The Press, UK |
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| Bonnie Wright says fame is overrated |
Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright says she's sick of celebrities that are "famous for nothing". She says her idea of fame has changed since coming into the limelight. "Starting out so young, the idea of 'fame', to me, was for people who were much older - who had won Oscars or done amazing things. I always saw it as something of a much higher calibre." [more...]
Source: OK Magazine, UK |
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| Friday, September 18, 2009 |
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| Emma Watson casts a spell on teen fashion |
Harry Potter star Emma Watson has revealed she spent her gap year designing a "complete teenage summer wardrobe" for the fair trade fashion brand People Tree. The 19-year-old, who has just enrolled at Brown University in the US, acted as a creative advisor for the ethical fashion collection, which will reach shops in February. [more...]
Source: Sky News |
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| Harry Potter: Ultimate Editions announced for Blu-ray |
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Ultimate Edition and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Ultimate Edition available on Blu-ray on December 8. The Ultimate Editions will include a new one-hour featurette and five hours of special features. Both the theatrical and extended versions of the films will be included. [more...]
Source: High Def Digest |
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| Half-Blood Prince coming to DVD and Blu-ray in December |
Warner Home Video has announced a release date for the DVD and Blu-ray editions of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth film in the franchise based on the books by J.K. Rowling. Fans will be able to pick up the film in both bare bones and full-featured editions on Dec. 8, 2009, just in time for Christmas. [more...]
Source: IGN |
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