Archive for August, 2011

Sony and Pottermore to Launch Special eReader with “Harry Potter” Book Extra

Aug 31, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

J.K. Rowling

In a report released by PCWorld today, Sony’s updated eReader lineup will feature a special model eReader which includes a “free download voucher for the first Harry Potter ebook title, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” The article, available to read here, goes through the latest line up of Sony eReaders which will include the …read more!

J. K. Rowling Pens Foreword for US Publication of “Dear Me” Letter Collection

Aug 31, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

J.K. Rowling

USA Today is reporting that Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has written the foreword for the US version of “Dear Me: Letters to My Sixteen-Year-Old Self,” set for publication in the States on October 25. The report notes: More than 70 writers, actors, celebrities and musicians including Kathleen Turner, Suze Ormond, James Franco and …read more!

August 30th Edition of The Quibbler Now Available

Aug 31, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Leaky

The August 30th edition of The Quibbler, Leaky’s monthly publication “for all the news you won’t find anywhere else,” is now available for you to read! This month’s Quibbler includes some back to school advice for all Hogwarts students. More significantly, Quibbler investigative reporters have discovered a major conspiracy to seize control of the commercial …read more!

Tom Felton and Rupert Grint Photoshoot for Band of Outsiders

Aug 31, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Felton

Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) recently did an interesting photo shoot together for Band of Outsiders clothing. The photos feature Felton and Grint at the Magic Castle in Los Angeles. You can view the images here in our galleries. Enjoy!

New Look at Harry Potter Eight Film Box Set from Amazon

Aug 30, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Home Video / DVD

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Harry Potter: Page to Screen Book to be Released in October

Aug 30, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Misc

On October 25th, Harpercollins will be releasing Harry Potter: Page to Screen, a new in-depth look at the making of the Harry Potter films: Harry Potter: Page to Screen…is packed with spellbinding details and hundred of never-before-seen photographs and illustrations that provide an insightful, in-depth look at the inner workings of the world of Harry …read more!

Severus Snape Chosen as Favorite Harry Potter Character via Bloomsbury Poll

Aug 30, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Books

As readers will recall, Bloomsbury, the UK publishers of the Harry Potter novels, asked fans of the series to vote for their favorite character from author J. K. Rowling’s series. Voting concluded late last week and the results are in: Severus Snape was voted as the favorite character form the Harry Potter novels. Hermione Granger …read more!

J. K. Rowling Listed on Forbes World’s Most Powerful Women List for 2011

Aug 27, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

J.K. Rowling

Forbes.com has released their annual ranking of most powerful women in the world and, once again, Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has made the list. The author is among such government officials, corporate executives and media figures as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, PepsiCo’s chief Indra Nooyi, and Oprah Winfrey. Ms Rowling ranks at …read more!

Pottermore Insider Answers Questions About Beta Testing and Welcome E-Mails

Aug 25, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

J.K. Rowling

A new blog post has gone up on the Pottermore Insider following the latest batch of welcome e-mails which were sent out today. Several frequently asked questions about the beta process are covered in this latest update as well as the timeline for receiving welcome e-mails. The Insider also denies the rumor that welcome letters …read more!

Latest Batch of Pottermore Early Access E-mails Sent Out

Aug 25, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

J.K. Rowling

The Pottemore Insider has been updated to say that a new batch of Welcome e-mails for Pottermore beta access were sent out today, August 25th, from 2:45pm BST (9:45am EST). Welcome e-mails were also sent out yesterday to a lucky few. You can read Leaky’s first thoughts on Pottermore at this link. If you already …read more!



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