Beyond Hogwarts News Blog - Harry Potter news, info and rumors http://www.beyondhogwarts.com/harry-potter/blog/ en-us Beyond Hogwarts (rss@beyondhogwarts.com) Copyright © 2001-2010 David Haber. All rights reserved. 2010-01-21T22:42:29-08:00 http://www.beyondhogwarts.com/harry-potter/blog/201001211937/halfblood-prince-nominated-for-bafta-awards.html Nominations for The Baftas, which take place two weeks before the Academy Awards and are often seen a prediction of possible Oscar winners, were announced today in London. The sixth Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, has been nominated for Baftas in two categories, for Production Design and Best Visual Effects. Wizard News Blog 2010-01-21T19:37:00-08:00 http://www.beyondhogwarts.com/harry-potter/blog/201001190942/swish-and-click.html Wizards use many tools, from charms to potions. But even Lord Voldemort knew, if you want to be a really good wizard, you have to have a really good wand. Wizards in England all know Ollivander's is the place to go for the best wand, but what if you can't get to Diagon Alley? Well, now you can get a real, working, magical wand on the Internet! Wizard News Blog 2010-01-19T09:42:00-08:00 http://www.beyondhogwarts.com/harry-potter/blog/201001151547/two-harry-potter-actors-nominated-at-irish-film-and-tv-awards.html The 2010 Irish Film and Television Award Nominees were announced in Dublin, Ireland, earlier this week. In supporting roles in films, the nominees include Michael Gambon for "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince". In addition, in the television acting category, Brendan Gleeson has been nominated for "Churchill: Into the Storm". Wizard News Blog 2010-01-15T15:47:00-08:00 http://www.beyondhogwarts.com/harry-potter/blog/201001141023/harry-potter-the-musical-is-one-of-the-best-viral-videos-of-2009.html EW.com has named its best viral videos of 2009. Among its top 10, Entertainment Weekly has listed "Harry Potter: The Musical," a.k.a. "A Very Potter Musical," created by University of MIchigan students. It's not the Weird Sisters, but it's fun nonetheless. If you missed the video in 2009, you can see it here. Wizard News Blog 2010-01-14T10:23:00-08:00 http://www.beyondhogwarts.com/harry-potter/blog/200910311837/2010-world-of-harry-potter-calendars-now-available.html 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. Wizard News Blog 2009-10-31T18:37:00-08:00 http://www.beyondhogwarts.com/harry-potter/blog/200910300800/halfblood-prince-in-hd-for-free-from-skyhd.html 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. Wizard News Blog 2009-10-30T08:00:00-08:00 http://www.beyondhogwarts.com/harry-potter/blog/200909141213/new-book-explores-christian-symbolism-in-harry-potter.html A new book, The Lord of the Hallows, by Denise Roper, examines the Christian themes in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter, and compares Rowling's series with The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. It also gives a fascinating explanation of the sources of Harry Potter's subtle religious symbolism. Wizard News Blog 2009-09-14T12:13:00-08:00 http://www.beyondhogwarts.com/harry-potter/blog/200909011622/wrockstock-the-third-announces-performers-lineup.html The planning team for Wrockstock, the annual Wizard Rock festival at the YMCA Trout Lodge in Potosi, Missouri, has just announced their full performance schedule. This year's festival will take place between November 6 and November 9, 2009. Tickets are available now. Wizard News Blog 2009-09-01T16:22:00-08:00 http://www.beyondhogwarts.com/harry-potter/blog/200908131526/new-exhibition-explores-harry-potters-renaissance-roots.html Since 1997, millions of readers have followed Harry Potter to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where he discovers his heritage, encounters new plants and animals, and perfects his magical abilities. Although a fantasy story, the magic in the Harry Potter books is partially based on Renaissance traditions. Wizard News Blog 2009-08-13T15:26:00-08:00 http://www.beyondhogwarts.com/harry-potter/blog/200908111928/warning-links-in-twitter-to-download-potter-movie-are-dangerous.html According to an article on TechCrunch.com, Harry Potter fans on Twitter have been tempted to click on links from celebrities that promise free Harry Potter movie downloads. Once you click, it turns out to be yet another phishing scam. There isn't a movie to watch, and you possibly could pick up a dangerous computer virus. Wizard News Blog 2009-08-11T19:28:00-08:00