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The Ace of Cakes Takes on The Hogwarts Express

Sat Oct 24 16:26:00 -0400 2009

It's all aboard the Hogwarts Express this week as the Ace of Cakes returns with a new program on their special cake created for the New York premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Readers will recall that back in July, master baker Duff and his crew at Charm City Cakes created another fantastic cake for the premiere, this in the shape of the Hogwarts Express. This week, fans will b...

Stephen King Comments on JK Rowling and Stephenie Meyer

Tue Feb 03 19:52:00 -0500 2009

Scores of readers let us know about a new interview with acclaimed author Stephen King, who has made some new comments regarding Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and Stephenie Meyer. Speaking with USA Weekend, Mr. King compared the two authors and had some blunt things to say about the Twilight author Meyer. Quotage as follows:

Both Rowling and Meyer, they’re speaking directly to young people. ....

Author Cornelia Funke Comments on the work by J.K. Rowling

Thu Jan 15 11:53:00 -0500 2009

At the screening of the film of her novel Inkheart, author Cornelia Funke gave some new comments regarding the work of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. Speaking to Snitchseeker, Cornelia Funke apparently said "that she admires fellow author J.K. Rowling's ability to use visual imagery rather than realistic descriptions to help readers of all ages understand difficult topics." Quotage:

She clou...

Celebs Weigh In As Harry Potter Fans

Wed Sep 24 12:22:00 -0400 2008

MTV is continuing their week long series of articles on the world of Harry Potter, and now has a piece where famous personalities weigh in with their thoughts on the beloved books by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter cast members Ralph Fiennes, Robert Pattinson, and Verne Troyer give their thoughts, as do a variety of others such as Keira Knightley, and Marcia Gay Harden. Highlights below; more found

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Children's Laureate Comments on J.K. Rowling

Sun May 18 18:46:00 -0400 2008

UK Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen has made some comments regarding Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling while on tour in Scotland to help promote literacy among students. The Times reports that author Michael Rosen said Harry Potter “deserved credit for encouraging a generation of children to read,[but] he feared their success might prevent youngsters from discovering other authors.” The paper q

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"Twilight" Author Stephenie Meyer Talks J. K. Rowling

Thu Apr 10 20:27:00 -0400 2008

In a new interview on MTV.com Stephenie Meyer, the author of the popular “Twilight” novels, discusses Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling along with the similarities she finds between the “Twilight” and “Harry Potter” series. While Mrs. Meyer notes she has not yet had the opportunity to meet her fellow author, she does say she “would love to sit down and talk with her.” She continues, noting th

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Helen McCrory Filming This Week as Narcissa Malfoy for "Half-Blood Prince"

Tue Mar 04 16:48:00 -0500 2008

Actress Helen McCrory is filming her scenes this week in her role as Narcissa Malfoy in the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince". Actor Damian Lewis, the husband of Helen McCrory, appeared on ITV's This Morning television program, and said his wife was "extremely excited" about playing the part, and has "been on all the blogs, looking at how much more excited everyone else is" abo

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The Ace of Cakes Meets PotterCast

Sun Jan 20 04:53:00 -0500 2008

Many readers have owled regarding the season premiere of the Ace of Cakes program on the Food Network that will feature a very special cake, and brief interviews with some of the actors from the Harry Potter movies including Dan Radcliffe. Created by Duff, aka The Ace of Cakes, this special Hogwarts Castle cake was featured at the party held after the premiere of Harry Potter and the Order of t...

Del Toro Talks Again on Possibly Directing "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"

Thu Jan 03 15:59:00 -0500 2008

As Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is currently in production with David Yates at the helm of the film, rumors continue to swirl over who will direct the final Harry Potter film that is set to be released sometime in 2010. One of the directors mentioned more of late is Guillermo Del Toro, who talks again about the possibility of directing films such as “The Hobbit,” and notably “Harry Po...

J.K. Rowling Named Barbara Walters' "Most Fascinating Person of 2007" (Updated)

Fri Dec 07 02:26:00 -0500 2007

Every year, noted television personality and news reporter Barbara Walters hosts her special “10 Most Fascinating People” of the year program. The program, which is due to air here in the States at 10pm tonight, was broadcast earlier in Canada, with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling named as the Most Fascinating person for 2007. TLC reader Samantha reports that while it was exciting to see thi

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Gandalf vs Dumbledore: Ian McKellen Talks Wizards

Sat Nov 24 20:43:00 -0500 2007

Sir Ian McKellen is the subject of a new profile in The Guardian, where the actor talks two famous wizards; Gandalf and Albus Dumbledore. In this candid interview, the actor who was nominated for an Oscar for his turn as Gandalf in the widely successful Lord of the Rings film trilogy, is asked if he ever gives any pointers or discusses the finer

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Actor Says Educators who Praise Children for Reading Harry Potter are "Idiots"

Tue Sep 25 13:23:00 -0400 2007

In a recent interview, a character actor from Scotland who portrays the popular Inspector Rebus has launched an odd attack of sorts on those in the education field who favor children reading the Harry Potter novels. The Scotsman reports that actor Ken Stott (who also appeared in “The Girl in the Cafe” directed by David Yates) said the following during an interview with Radio Times:

“If we’re go

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Stephen King on the Importance of J.K.Rowling

Fri Aug 10 13:15:00 -0400 2007

In a new and lengthy piece, author Stephen King has written a column for Entertainment Weekly, reflecting on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and in particular what J.K. Rowling has brought to children and reading. This article, which does contain spoilers for the final Harry Potter novel, first starts with a discussion of the spoilers and the early reviews which caused such a fury, with M

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Official List of "Order of the Phoenix" LA Premiere Attendees

Sat Jul 07 01:05:00 -0400 2007

The US premiere for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is set to take place this upcoming Sunday, July 8 in Los Angeles, California at famed Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and Warner Bros. has sent over the official list of guests scheduled to attend the event. Here is a list of confirmed cast and crew slated to appear:

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Imelda Staunton, director Da

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Author Stephen King Says 'Goodbye' to Harry Potter

Fri Jul 06 16:00:00 -0400 2007

Saying goodbye to the Harry Potter novels is difficult for everyone, author Stephen King, one of the most widely read, popular and prolific writers of our time, is no exception. In a column he wrote for Entertainment Weekly detailing his thoughts on the looming end of the Harry Potter novels, Mr. King eloquently relates the feelings of many Potter fans around the world with the final book by J

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