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Two New Photos from the "Half-Blood Prince" Film

Thu Oct 30 18:56:00 -0400 2008

Two new images from the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" film have surfaced online this evening. The first image shows Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley in a swampy marsh outside The Burrow, while the second shows Professor McGonagall, with wand pointing to the sky, surrounded by Hogwarts students and staff in the courtyard.

The sixth film, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," is set ...

Harry Potter, a Top USA Today Best Seller Over Last 15 Years

Thu Oct 30 17:16:00 -0400 2008

USA Today is marking 15 years of their Best Selling Books List, and the Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling hold seven of the top nine spots. With Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone coming in at number one, two other books (Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, and The Da Vinci Code) outsold the remaining novels in the series. The fourth spot on the USA Today list seen here is held by Harry Potte...

Happy Birthday, Molly Weasley!

Thu Oct 30 15:45:00 -0400 2008

The calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling's website has been updated to mark the October 30th birthday of Molly Weasley. Please join us in wishing this most wonderful mother an equally wonderful birthday. Here's to you, Molly! Cheers!

David Heyman on "Half-Blood Prince" Delay

Thu Oct 30 12:15:00 -0400 2008

Harry Potter film producer David Heyman is the subject of a new interview on ComingSoon.net in which he speaks more about the decision to delay the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" film. While doing press for his latest film, "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas," Mr. Heyman spoke in the interview to the reasons for the decision, his own feelings as a creative person, the process in which t

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"Half-Blood Prince" Named Most Anticipated Film from MovieTickets.com

Wed Oct 29 17:39:00 -0400 2008

A new poll from MoiveTickets.com asked fans to choose the film they are most anticipating in the coming year. Fans voted from August till October and picked the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" film as number one. The poll indicates that the sixth Harry Potter film is more anticipated by those polled than other future high-profile releases such as the sequels to "X-Men," "Tra...

Cedric Diggory Meets Salvador Dali

Wed Oct 29 16:46:00 -0400 2008

Much ado has been made of late regarding Robert Pattinson's (Cedric Diggory) new role in the upcoming Twilight Film, however fans will note the actor is also due to appear in another film called "Little Ashes." Empire Online has a photo here of Robert as a young Salvador Dali, as he appears in the film about the painter's early life with the avant garde scene in Madrid. You can also see more o...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Nominated for Independent Bookseller Award

Wed Oct 29 14:19:00 -0400 2008

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has been nominated for the Independent Bookseller Book Prize in the Children's book category. The Times reports the winner of this award, "given to the writer of the book most enjoyed by customers of specialist bookshops across the UK," will be announced on Friday.

Along with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling, other books nominated include...

New Photos of Fenrir Greyback, Narcissa Malfoy and More

Wed Oct 29 13:17:00 -0400 2008

Several new photos from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince have surfaced online. New are looks at Fenrir Greyback, Narcissa Malfoy, Teen Tom Riddle, Head table with Prof. Slughorn, as well as one of Ron with Lavender Brown, Young Professor Slughorn, Dumbledore and Harry at the train station, another of Professor Slughorn extracting a memory.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is set to ...

Video Interview: Robbie Coltrane Talks Flying Bike Scene for "Deathly Hallows"

Tue Oct 28 21:07:00 -0400 2008

Actor Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) has given a few new interviews while attending the London Film Festival for the screening of his latest movie, The Brothers Bloom. Empire Online has a brief video interview at this festival where he briefly mentions the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movies. In the interview (approx 2:42 in) reflects on completing the series, and also says he has so...

David Thewlis to Receive Special Honor from British Independent Film Awards

Tue Oct 28 10:47:00 -0400 2008

The British Independent Film Awards will recognize actor David Thewlis with a special honor next month. The BBC is reporting that David, who portrays Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter films, "will be recognised for his outstanding contribution to British film with an award named after the late Richard Harris." Richard Harris of course, memorably portrayed Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore in t...

New "Destination Hogwarts" Game Due for UK

Tue Oct 28 10:26:00 -0400 2008

A new game involving the world of Harry Potter is being released for those living in the UK. The Telegraph is reporting today that a board game called "Destination Hogwarts" is due to be launched later this week, created by a woman who was once a cabbie in London. The original version of the board game was created by Rachel Lowe and " involves collecting fares to famous places and avoiding tr...

Court Refuses to Hear Appeal on J.K. Rowling Photo Privacy Case

Tue Oct 28 10:14:00 -0400 2008

A court in the UK has refused to hear an appeal filed by Big Pictures LTD in regards to a case involving a photo of the young child of author J.K. Rowling. The Harry Potter author and her husband Dr. Neil Murray had won an appeal in May of the case they brought seeking to protect the privacy of their children, in specific photos of their young son that were published in a UK paper several years...

Happy Birthday, Devon Murray

Tue Oct 28 10:10:00 -0400 2008

Happy Birthday wishes go out to actor Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan) who is celebrating his 20th birthday today. Many happy returns, Devon. Cheers!

JKRowling.com Updated with News on "Beedle the Bard" Launch

Tue Oct 28 08:26:00 -0400 2008

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has updated her website this morning with a news entry on the launch of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Jo writes of the special tea party which will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland December 4, reminding us of the various contests being held to attend the event, as well as noting one of the original handwritten books she gave as gifts after the completion of "Death...

Tom Felton Talks Acting and More in New Interview

Tue Oct 28 00:04:00 -0400 2008

Readers may remember that last week, the first part of an interview with actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) appeared online via Feltbeats.com. The second part of that interview with the young actor is now online and features Tom discussing future acting opportunities, his most recent work in the film "The Disappeared," and more on his music. Tom talks at length about his most recent work in the ...