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Book Sells Early in Indiana

Jun 19, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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

Health Food Store Owner Profiled

Jun 19, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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

Character Assassination

Jun 19, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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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

Jun 19, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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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: While I appreciate where you are coming from, I’m afraid I wholeheartedly disagree with your …read more!

New York Parties

Jun 18, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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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

Jun 18, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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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. Reviews and other such materials contain plot details, yes. But if authors/writers/screenwriters etc did not want their material reviewed and publicized in this way, …read more!

Radio Five Live

Jun 18, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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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! UPDATE 2:Here’s …read more!

NY Daily News Sued by Rowling

Jun 18, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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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. Scholastic and Rowling filed the suit in the federal district court for southern New York.

If you’re offered the book under “unusual circumstances”…

Jun 18, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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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

Jun 18, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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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.”



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