Archive for February, 2009

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to Begin Filming in Two Weeks

Feb 06, 2009

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As a follow to the article below, the BBC is now reporting additional information on main filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. With the set now reopened following the accident with a stunt person, a spokesman for WB said of the upcoming Harry Potter filming: “We have not begun filming yet and will …read more!

Harry Potter Set at Leavesden Open Again After Stunt Accident

Feb 06, 2009

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The set where the Harry Potter films are made at Leavesden Studios in London, England has now reopened following an investigation into an accident involving a stuntman preparing for work on the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. As we reported previously, this accident took place January 28 when stuntman David Holmes fell while …read more!

Harry Potter Books Nominated at Kids’ Choice Awards

Feb 06, 2009

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It’s Harry vs Edward again as the nominations for the 22nd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards were made this morning. The Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling were nominated in the “Favorite Book” category yet again, along with the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do …read more!

“Hem Hem” – Why we need an Academic Bill of Rights

Feb 06, 2009

Posted by: Doris

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Delores Umbridge is one of the most hated characters in the Harry Potter novels. While this witch dressed all in pink is touted as revolutionizing how defense against the dark arts is taught, we all know that her main goal is to push her own personal beliefs on the students. This character uses her classroom …read more!

“Deathly Hallows” Most Borrowed Book from UK Libraries

Feb 05, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the most borrowed book in the UK, according to new figures released from the Public Lending Right Agency. The Bookseller reports that the Seventh Book in author J. K. Rowling’s series has been borrowed a total of 108,775 times from libraries in the UK. Deathly Hallows was also …read more!

Happy Birthday, Arthur Weasley

Feb 05, 2009

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The calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling’s website has been updated for February 6th to wish Arthur Weasley a Happy Birthday. Cheers to you, Arthur!

Hermione Needs Math and Science Education

Feb 05, 2009

Posted by: Doris

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I recently wrote a review of an educational book about boys in our classroom. Another book I’d like to suggest to all teachers and parents is Failing at Fairness, How our School Cheat Girls. This book looks at the cultural phenomenon that leaves girls feeling left behind in both science and math. I think back …read more!

Live PotterCast Recording at 7:30 EST

Feb 05, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Come and talk about the poster with us! (Short notice, we know, but last week’s was a little bit, oh, insane.) The show will start at 7:30 although you can expect activity at our UStream Channel earlier. You MUST be a member to chat. Sign up at UStream. We will be taking questions from the …read more!

First Poster for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Released?

Feb 05, 2009

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An Italian movie website is claiming to have the first look at a poster for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. You can see this poster, which shows Harry with Dumbledore reflected in his glasses, here courtesy of MyMovies.it. We are working to confirm the authenticity with WB and will update as soon as we …read more!

First Posters for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Released

Feb 05, 2009

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The first posters posters for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince have now been officially released. The first one (courtesy Yahoo) shows a closeup of Harry, with Dumbledore reflected in his glasses. A second one from MSN, seen here in our galleries, shows more of Harry, pointing his wand (and sporting a most curious shirt). …read more!



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