Leaky News Archives for March 2006
Rumor: Possible Release Date for Order of the Phoenix Film
Many readers have let us know that Box Office Mojo has posted an update with a new release date for the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film as July 13, 2007. While this date is a possibility, just last week we saw a new interview with Phoenix producer David Heyman whereContinued...
Video of Rupert Grint, Phelps Brothers in Rome
A few days ago we told you that actors Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred & George) were in Rome for the release of the Goblet of Fire DVD in Italy. Reader Meg let us know about this video from that event, where the actors are shown answering questions and meeting theContinued...
Happy Birthday, Robbie Coltrane
Thanks to everyone who let us know that today actor Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) is celebrating his 56th birthday. Cheers Robbie!
Newsround Video Interview with J.K. Rowling
Lizo, from CBBC Newsround was at the British Book Awards last night, and he was able to get an quick interview with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. He asked Jo about the progress on Book Seven, where she said "I've done a bit. But there's nothing more I can tell you. Everything's aContinued...
New Video Interview of Trio, Katie Leung on Australian "Sunrise" Show
Andy, from HarryPotterFanZone, let us know he was able to get the video of the new interview with the Trio and Katie Leung as was shown on "Sunrise" , a morning show airing in Australia. In this new interview filmed on the set of Order of the Phoenix, Daniel RadcliffeContinued...
Half-Blood Prince Named British Book of the Year
Update: See pics now in our gallery, with hi-res on the way.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been named "Book of the Year" at the British Book Awards held tonight in London. Jo is quoted by the BBC as saying "I'm delighted that Harry Potter continues to give soContinued...
Goblet of Fire Cast on Australian "Sunrise" Show
Page from DanRadcliffe.co.uk let us know that Australian morning show "Sunrise" will feature cast members from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on Thursday. According to their website, the show tomorrow will feature a piece where viewers will "Meet the entire cast and crew,Continued...
Happy Birthday, Brendan Gleeson
Irish eyes (and our own) are smiling indeed, for today actor Brendan Gleeson (Mad-Eye Moody) is celebrating his 51st birthday. Cheers Brendan!
PotterCast #32 Now Available
PotterCast #32 is ready for downloading! .
In this show:
-Melissa podcasts from Las Vegas, with a Lumos 2006 update
-Start sending in your RSVPs for the live podcast to hplive@gmail.com: make sure to include how many people are in your group and whether or not you're registered for Lumos. Like NY, this doesn'tContinued...
Robert Pattinson Film "Dark Kingdom" Debuts on Sci-Fi Channel
Actor Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory) is in the cast of the movie Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King, which made its television debut last night on the Sci-Fi Channel. Part One will re-air tonight at 7pm (ET) followed by the new Part Two of this film at 9pm (ET). Robert is playing the roleContinued...
Happy Birthday, Mike Newell
Goblet of Fire film director Mike Newell is celebrating his 64th birthday today. Happy Birthday Mike!
Cauldron Shop Update: Hermione's Earrings and More
We've got a great update for you from The Cauldron Shop, your spot for official HP merchandise:
New in the shop:
- Hermione's Yule Ball earrings from the Noble Collection
- The Hufflepuff pin, joining its fellows in our new pin category
- Mudblood Juniors T-Shirt
- The TriWizard Tournament Watch
- TheContinued...
GoF is UK's All Time Fastest-Selling DVD
Newsround reports today that the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire DVD is the fastest-selling DVD in the UK, ever. Quotage:
"Just under three copies flew off the shelves every second during the first six days of its release.
And on the very first day it hit the shops, Monday 20 March, six copiesContinued...
Photos of Rupert Grint, Phelps Twins in Rome for Potter Movie Marathon
Last week we told you that actors Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred & George) would be attending a Harry Potter movie marathon in Rome being held in conjunction with the release of the Goblet of Fire DVD in Italy. That event was held tonight, andContinued...
Three New Hagrid's Hut Set Photos from Phoenix Filming
Three more photos of Hagrid's Hut from the filming of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix have now emerged online. Expectro-Patronum.com let us know that in these new set photos, you can see the blue screen they have set up in the background of the Hut. There is also a closeupContinued...