TLC, Other Sites Make NY Times

In today's Circuits section of the New York Times, there's an article profiling three Harry Potter sites that appeal to grownups (and teens as well), including TLC, FictionAlley's fanfic and message board sections, and Harry Potter for Grownups.
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Book Sells Early in Indiana

A few Indiana Osco drugstores have broken the embargo to sell copies of Book V early.

Health Food Store Owner Profiled

WABC did a brief segment on the man who sold a book to the New York Daily News.

Character Assassination

This morning's Guardian has a great little piece about "character assasination" throughout the literary ages. Scholl down this article to read.

Commentary: Respecting Rowling

I know Melissa has already spoke to this, but I felt I must chime in on Film Jerk's editorial. It's been quite a long, hectic and frankly emotionally draining week so here's the vent in the form of my response:

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New York Parties

Check out WNBC for a list of New York City parties! Also cross check with MUARI if you haven't yet found one!

Filmjerk's Editorial

T.K. Davs of Filmjerk has posted an editorial on the repercussions of taking action against spoilers.While I respect T.K. for his informative site, I must respectfully disagree on a key point.

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Radio Five Live

Hey guys - in two hours (around 8:30 ET), I'll be on Radio Five Live to talk about the spoiler situation. I know I ask this each time - but can anyone make an MP3 and sent it to us? Thanks muchly!

UPDATE: Here's an MP3 clip of it. Thanks so much Phil!

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NY Daily News Sued by Rowling

ITV has announced that J.K. Rowling's lawyers have filed suit against the New York Daily News alleging that because the spoilers were posted on the Internet, they could be seen in Britain and were thus breaking an injunction.

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If you're offered the book under "unusual circumstances"...

The Financial Times has provided a number for people in the UK to call if they are offered a copy of OoTP under "unusual circumstances" - they say to contact the police at 0151 777 6062.

Ulster Set to Go Potty Over Potter

The Belfast Telegraph reports that not only will bookstores be open for midnight revelers, at "various Eason's stores throughout Northern Ireland, representatives from the Brownies and Girl Guides will be holding a special Harry Potter theme night prior to the release."

Hartford Courant Article Republished

Yesterday's Hartford Courant article about fanfic and Nimbus - 2003 showed up today in papers in Toronto, Ontario and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Religious Opposition to HP on Hold

Thanks Britta, for sending us this link to Yahoo!'s story about religious opposition to HP muted as hype for the book increases.

WNBC's Potter Coverage

Check out WNBC's load of Potter-related stories and activities:
Harry Potter Interactive

A Wizardly 'Harry Potter' Quiz

WNBC's coverage of the New York embargo / Daily News saga

Today in New York

No, not TODAY - but TODAY IN NEW YORK. That's the show (still NBC) that I'll be on tomorrow morning if things stay on track - check out that link for a tease of the story. Looks like it'll be at 6:15am, and you can only catch it in New York City, but we'll post the clip after all is said and done.