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Harry Potter Book Series Joining Amazon.com’s Kindle Owners’ Lending Library

May 10, 2012

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Books

All seven Harry Potter books by author J. K. Rowling will soon be available on Amazon.com’s Kindle Owners’ Lending Library, where owners of the eBook device can borrow select titles right to their Kindle device without actually purchasing the book. Set to be available June 19th, Amazon.com will be releasing the books in multiple languages, …read more!

“How to Succeed In Business” Closing

May 09, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

After fifteen months of performances, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying was handed it’s final notice. The show opened in February 2011 with Daniel Radcliffe as the lead. Radcliffe’s role packed the theater, and quickly recuperated the $9 million that was initially invested in the musical. Nick Jonas took over Radcliffe’s role after …read more!

New Look at Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection DVD Box Set

May 09, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Home Video / DVD

Warner Bros. has put up several new images of the Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection DVD Box Set up on Facebook. These images, which can be seen here in our galleries, show the individual covers for the first three Harry Potter films, as well as a look at one of the booklets that will come with …read more!

Confirmed: Universal to Announce Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Japan (Updated)

May 09, 2012

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Fans

The LA Times is reporting that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will make its way to Japan, with the announcement, set to be made official Thursday. The report reads, in part: The Osaka destination — expected to begin construction in the next few weeks with a planned opening in late 2014 and an expected …read more!

J.K. Rowling Recieves Freedom of the City

May 08, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

UPDATE: Photos from the event are starting to come online and are now available here in our Image Galleries J.K. Rowling received the Freedom of the City this morning at the Mansion House in the City.Rowling was recognized for her services to children’s literature. The Harry Potter books have sold over 450 million copies. Jo …read more!

Australia Joins the International Ranks of Quidditch

May 07, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

Fan Events

According to the Herald Sun the “Olympic” Australian Quidditch team has packed it’s bags, and is prepared to fly off to London. The Australian National Quidditch team is the newest team that will go up against the USA and UK in this summer’s 2012 UK Summer Games. The Aussies now officially join rank with the …read more!

Australia Joins the International Ranks of Quidditch

May 07, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

The “Olympic” Australia Quidditch team has packed it’s bags, are flying off to London

Potted Potter to Premiere in US on May 19th

May 06, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Fans

Potted Potter, a play which condenses all seven Harry Potter books into a single seventy minute production, will premiere in the US on May 19th. Potted Potter will be performed off-Broadway in New York City in the Little Shubert Theatre from May 19th to August 12th: Potted Potter has played to sold out houses in …read more!

Emma Watson’s Talks Natural Beauty and Hair Cut in UK Glamour Magazine

May 05, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

Watson Interviews

In the June 2012 edition of Glamour magazine, Emma Watson shares her views of natural beauty and informs readers why she cut her hair. Emma told Glamour cutting her Hermione locks “was all about getting rid of Harry Potter, and going dark was about mourning the end of Potter”. Watson addressed the importance of natural …read more!

Pottermore CEO Discusses Pottermore Stats and “Chamber of Secrets”

May 04, 2012

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

Pottermore CEO Charlie Redmayne has recently discussed the opening of “Chamber of Secrets” on Pottermore (it’s still “weeks away”) and other updates to the site: Redmayne added that the release of book two, The Chamber of Secrets, was still “weeks away”, but that the site would be adding new interactive elements and community tools over …read more!



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