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“Herald Hunt”-ers can get free GoF preview tickets

Nov 04, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Miami Herald has an ad today offering complimentary passes to an advance screening of GoF, scheduled for Sunday, November 13. Passes can be picked up this Sunday, November 6, at noon at Coral Gables City Hall, in tandem with Dave Barry’s Herald Hunt. I learned yesterday that it’s likely that I will be at …read more!

Scholastic Responds on Sales Issue

Nov 04, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Book Standard reported yesterday on Scholastic’s response to a claim in The Independent last week that sales of HBP in the US were not as high as expected. Kyle Good, vice president of corporate communications and media relations for Scholastic, responded to the The Independent article in a statement Monday evening. “I wish to …read more!

High Sales Mark Book Six Release in Denmark

Nov 04, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Linda let us know that azkaban.dk reported that 125,000 copies of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince have already sold in Denmark in the three weeks since its release. Gyldendal, the HP publisher in Denmark, say that they printed 120,000 copies befor the release of the book, then had to print another 5000 copies. As …read more!

TLC Hosts Goblet of Fire IMAX Showings in Select Cities

Nov 03, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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We’re happy to announce that TLC will once again play host to IMAX events to coincide with the release of the newest HarryPotter film. We’ll be presenting events in select cities, featuring hosts from TLC as well as some of your favorite sites, including Fiction Alley, DanRadcliffe.com, and HPANA. Many of you remember how much …read more!

National Geographic Kids Goes Behind the Scenes

Nov 02, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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National Geographic Kids magazine has a nice article that takes us behind the scenes of Goblet, profiles some of the young actors, and has a nice feature on the animal actors in the film. There are also some interesting tidbits about stunt work (Example: Robert Pattinson talks about being on the receiving end of the …read more!

Waylett, Lewis and Murray to Appear at Big Apple Con

Nov 02, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Jamie Waylett (Crabbe), Matthew Lewis (Neville) and Devon Murray (Seamus) are slated to appear at the Big Apple Con comic book, art and sci-fi expo at the Penn Plaza Pavilion in New York City, November 18, 19 and 20. Details available here. Thanks, Cathy!

Another Set Visit Contest

Nov 02, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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This one, called the “Hogwarts Great Hall Experience,” is open only to Canadians who have reached the age of majority in their provence of residence. The Grand Prize consists of one (1) trip for four (4) to London, England December 9-11, 2005, a visit to Leavesden Studios including a lavish feast in The Great Hall …read more!

Official Attendees for Goblet World Premiere in Leicester Square, London

Nov 02, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire World Premiere is this Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Leicester Square Odeon in London at 6:15 p.m., and WB has confirmed to TLC those involved who are scheduled to attend. The list is as follows (and people will start arriving at 5pm): J.K. Rowling Daniel Radcliffe Rupert …read more!

New at the Cauldron Shop: Dumbledore and Snape’s Wands, Quidditch Dice Game, and more

Nov 02, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Another update for you with what’s new at The Cauldron Shop, the site that helps fund the entire Floo Network of sites, including TLC, the HP Lexicon, Quick Quotes and the Galleries. Just added to the shop: Dumbledore’s Wand from the Noble Collection Snape’s Wand, also from the Noble Collection The Harry Potter Collectible Journal …read more!

Win a Trip to the Set of OotP!

Nov 02, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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UK MTV is holding a contest next week, the lucky winner of which will win a visit to the set of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! *Please note* as far as we can tell, the contest is open only to UK residents. Click here for contest details, and here to see a …read more!



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