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Reception at the Premiere “Surreal”, According to Emma

May 31, 2004

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The Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph and other British papers report on the UK premiere with comments from the actors and J.K. Rowling, who said, “It’s the best so far. I don’t mind them shortening the stories – there are things in the book that don’t work on screen.” ‘It’s all completely surreal. It’s just …read more!

Time Magazine features HP in June 7 Issue

May 31, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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When Harry Met Sirius is a featured article in the new issue of Time Magazine. The article praises the stars, and says: …they are comfortable with the camera now, and have grown into their roles as into their maturing bodies. That is appropriate, for this episode is a parable of puberty – of boys bursting …read more!

Dan On Japanese TV

May 31, 2004

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NHK in Japan has a video interview of Daniel on its site. Click here, and you’ll be able to view it if you have RealPlayer. The narration is in Japanese, though.

WB takes piracy precautions

May 31, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Warner Brothers has a high-tech plan to foil piracy of Prisoner of Azkaban, the Guardian reports. Military-style night-sights have been sent to every outlet in the country showing the new Harry Potter film, The Prisoner of Azkaban. Staff have been instructed to spend all two hours and 22 minutes of the film scanning the dark …read more!

TodayTonight has Interviews with Stars

May 31, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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TodayTonight is hosting a set of interviews with the cast at the London premiere.

TV Week in Australia has Interviews

May 31, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Australia’s TV Week Magazine has a set of interviews with the trio, and again Daniel mentioned the appearance of Towel Girl during his first interview on Mtv’s Total Request Live as his most amazing fan-experience. Melissa’s article from that TRL day is off the web, but we’ve recovered the text below. The small group of …read more!

London Premiere Times

May 29, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Hey all – in answer to some of your questions, stars will begin arriving at the London premiere around 4 p.m. GMT, a bit later than the NY one started. In attendance will be, J.K. Rowling, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Gary Oldman, David Thewlis, Timothy Spall, Michael Gambon, Alan …read more!

Cast and Crew Screening, Leicester Square

May 29, 2004

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Today, editor Kristin and I had the extreme honor of attending the cast and crew screening of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban with Jamie Waylett, Devon Murray and their friends, in Leicester Square, where preparations for tomorrow’s premiere are already underway. This screening gives the entire cast and crew a chance to see …read more!

VARIETY, Guardian Reviews Published

May 28, 2004

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Carley and Donald both let us know that VARIETY’s review of PoA is now on their site, although the full review is only available to subscribers (they do have a trial subscription, though). This editor doubts that the critic has read any of the Harry Potter books, because of comments like, “Notably lacking is the …read more!

“Craveworthy” Screening Passes Arrive Around the US

May 28, 2004

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People in Philadelphia, Miami and Boston have all reported to TLC that passes to a June 2 screening that they entered to win via Mtv’s Craveworthy page have started arriving. Please note that they come in envelopes with TEEN PEOPLE return addresses – so if you get something like that, don’t throw it out! Open …read more!



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