Archive for October, 2009

Variety: Dan Radcliffe to Return to Broadway in a Musical

Oct 09, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Radcliffe

Some possible big news this morning as Variety is reporting that “Daniel Radcliffe: will head the cast of an upcoming New York reading of 1961 tuner “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” marking the first musical turn for the “Harry Potter” star. The industry magazine then says “While producers could not be reached …read more!

Join Leaky’s Drive During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 08, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Charity

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Harry Potter fans are no strangers to this terrible disease. Just this week Dame Maggie Smith, the actress who plays Minerva McGonagall, discussed how her life has been affected: “It takes the wind out of your sails,” she said, land noted her treatment had made her feel …read more!

PotterCast 206: Tweetity Tweet JK Rowling!

Oct 08, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

PotterCast

The very latest episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online for your listening pleasure. Sue’s News kicks off our 206th episode with a run down on all of the upcoming Harry Potter DVDs, as well as news regarding Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling’s official Twitter. The next installment of Princely Pieces …read more!

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Nominated as Hollywood Movie of the Year

Oct 08, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been nominated as a Movie of the Year for the Hollywood Movie of the Year Awards. Nominees were selected by those at the Hollywood Film Festival and fans can vote online for their favorite at this link, with the final awards to be presented at the Hollywood Movie …read more!

Bonnie Wright, Rupert Grint and Tom Felton to be Featured in Drama Magazine (Updated)

Oct 07, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Grint

Three actors from the Harry Potter films are due to be featured in a new magazine called “Drama” which will be released next week. Drama Magazine is unique fashion and performance magazine available to download as an application through the iPhone and iPod Touch. Thanks to our Order partner Rupert Grint.net who let us know …read more!

Image Galleries Updates Galore: Wizarding World Construction Photos, Cast Appearances, More

Oct 07, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HP Cast

Our ace Image galleries crew have been hard at work, and we have a major update for you today. First off, the ongoing construction at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction at Universal Orlando continues, with new photos of the towers of Hogwarts and the walls now available (notably this photo) from …read more!

Wizard Wrock Comes to Scotland

Oct 07, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Fans

Wizard Wrock is coming to Scotland. Yes, for the first time the wildly popular rock music played by Harry Potter fans will be performed in the shadow of Hogwarts as The Snow Ball will be taking place Friday, December 18th. A special Yule Ball, the event will feature a raffle to benefit charity and the …read more!

Third Annual Quidditch World Cup Event Due this Month at Middlebury College

Oct 06, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Fans

Calling all Quidditch fans. Great news today as the Third Annual Quidditch World Cup event is due to take place again on October 25th at Middlebury College in Vermont. According to the Facebook page for the event “26 teams from around the country and beyond will compete for the title in a field that includes …read more!

The Dark Lord Ascends: Ralph Fiennes Returns as Lord Voldemort for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Oct 06, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

DH Film

The Dark Lord ascends…There is some pretty cool news today delivered in the form of a Twitter update from actor Tom Felton: Ralph Fiennes is now back on set filming his memorable role as Lord Voldemort for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Tom wrote “had a great day at work! learning from the best, …read more!

J.K. Rowling to Receive First Hans Christian Andersen Award

Oct 06, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Book Awards

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has been selected to receive the very first Hans Christian Anderson Literature Prize next year in Odense, Denmark. Given in honor of the prolific author of classic fairy tales such as The Princess and the Pea, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Ugly Duckling and many more beloved stories, the Copenhagen …read more!



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