Archive for May, 2007

Bill Nighy Talks a Possible Harry Potter Role

May 24, 2007

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Actor Bill Nighy (Love Actually) has been promoting his new film “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,” where he gave a new interview to the Washington Post and he spoke about wanting a possible role in a future Harry Potter film. The actor talked about his friend “Order of the Phoenix” director David Yates, …read more!

Bloomsbury Updates with New “Deathly Hallows” Screensavers

May 24, 2007

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Bloomsbury has updated their Harry Potter website with screensavers now featuring the covers to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The Children’s edition screen saver features that mysterious symbol found on the spine of the jacket, then the castle and grounds from the back cover. The Adult cover screen saver starts out with the slogan …read more!

Amazon.com Launches Kid Correspondent Quest

May 24, 2007

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As part of the buildup to the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Amazon.com has now launched a new contest for young Harry Potter fans under the age of 18 to submit videos reflecting on their love of the Harry Potter series. According to their press release, “ten entrants will be selected as …read more!

Katie O’Brien Memorial Scholarships Deadline Soon

May 24, 2007

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Several years ago we told you about a young Harry Potter fan by the name of Katie O’Brien who lost her battle against leukemia. Her longtime friends at Fiction Alley set up a memorial scholarship fund in her honor and applications for the 2007-2008 Katie O’Brien Scholarships for Writing, Art and Community Service are due …read more!

New Trailers for “Order of the Phoenix” Video Game

May 24, 2007

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There are several new trailers online now for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix video game from Electronic Arts. A few days ago we showed you the one for the Wii; we now one for the Playstation 3 that is similar yet has new footage including Umbridge and the Centaurs, the …read more!

“Empire” Magazine Feature on OotP

May 24, 2007

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The July issue of Empire Magazine has a new feature on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. While there are no new photos, there are new quotes from some of the cast including Dan Radcliffe Imelda Staunton and Evanna Lynch, as well as insights from director David Yates and producer David Heyman, who …read more!

Contest Information to Hear JKR Read from “Deathly Hallows” Plus New HP Site from Bloomsbury

May 23, 2007

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As a follow up to the big news that author J.K. Rowling will be reading from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at the release of the novel midnight July 21 at the Natural History Museum in London, England, UK publishers Bloomsbury US publishers Scholastic, and UPDATE Canadian publishers Raincoast have now released more information …read more!

J.K. Rowling to Sign Copies of “Deathly Hallows” in London July 21

May 23, 2007

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J.K. Rowling has updated her website with news regarding a book signing for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on July 21. Our favorite author has announced a new contest for fans to attend this moonlight signing of copies of the last Harry Potter book the night of the release where she will also read …read more!

Phoenix Rising Conference Showcased in New Article

May 23, 2007

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MTV.com has an article online covering Phoenix Rising, the Harry Potter conference that took place this past weekend in New Orleans. Fans came from around the country to experience the panels, Masquerade Ball, wizard rock and even live Quidditch games that took place beside the Mississippi River. An excellent video of this Quidditch game in …read more!

Second Set Report Preview Now Online

May 22, 2007

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In the second preview of our full OOTP set report, John, Andrew and I visit the Atrium, Room of Requirement, Great Hall and court room sets at Leavesden Studios! Listen in as we give you guys the inside scoop…everything from the architecture of the Room of Requirement to what’s etched onto the tables in the …read more!



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