Statement from J.K. Rowling Regarding Resignation from MS Society Scotland
An update now regarding the story from earlier today, involving Harry Potter author J.K.Rowling and her resignation as Patron of MS Society Scotland, the charity she has long and very publicly supported on her website, in her many charitable contributions, and gala fund raisingContinued...
JK Rowling Steps Down from MS Society Scotland?
There is a new report tonight stating J.K. Rowling has resigned her role as Patron of MS Society Scotland, an organization she has long supported. The Press Association is reporting tonight that JKR is stepping aside from her involvement in the charity due to internal conflicts, and has this quote from theContinued...
Members of Harry Potter Cast to Appear on BBC Red Nose Day Event?
This week, the BBC will be airing their annual comedy special as part of the Red Nose Day charity event in the UK this Friday, and may possibly include cast members from the Harry Potter films. On the program listing for the event, a description reads as follows: "David Tennant andContinued...
EP Club 2009 Now Available!
Now in its third outstanding year, the Wizard Rock EP of the Month Club is here! In its first two subscriptions, the club has raised nearly $30,000 for charity by releasing 24 CDs. This year will bring another crop of awesome fundraising for great causes, and features EPs by:
Harry and the Potters
the Whomping Willows
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Harry Potter Books at Auction: First Edition Philosopher's Stone Selling at Record Prices
Several pieces of news today regarding Harry Potter books up for auction. First thanks to Heritage Auction for letting us know about a first edition Bloomsbury copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Sorcerer's Stone) they have for auction. HeritageContinued...
A Kiss from Bellatrix...and Lucius, and Professor Slughorn too!
Kiss Kiss, win a kiss from Bellatrix...well of sorts! Several actors from the Harry Potter films have donated their kisses for a charity auction. MediCinema is holding their Healed with a Kiss auction, which will be held in London sometime in April. The collection features lip printsContinued...
Trio Watch: Watson, Grint and Radcliffe Updates
A few updates today regarding work done outside the Harry Potter films by the trio of Emma Watson (Hermione), Rupert Grint (Ron) and Dan Radcliffe (Harry).
First as a follow to what we first told you last month: The dinner plate that Emma Watson designed for charity is now up for auction. Bidding isContinued...
Marked Up Book on the Block for FirstBook
LeaveAMarkAuctions is currently auctioning off a copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone that has been marked up in the margins, primarily by Paul DeGeorge of Harry and the Potters. Paul provides color commentary, sketches and other ... additional detail ... throughout the book. Joe DeGeorge chimes in and ourContinued...
Emma Watson Designs Dinner Plate for Charity Auction
Actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) has designed a dinner plate to be part of a special charity auction. Along with celebrities such as Hugh Dancy, Andy Serkis and Claire Danes, Emma created designer dinner plates that will be sold at auction to aid the Blue Peter Mission Nutrition campaign.Continued...
Rupert Grint and Tom Felton Attend Great Ormond Street Hospital Christmas Party
Two actors from the Harry Potter films brought a bit of holiday cheer to some ill children recently, as Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) were guests at the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Christmas Party. You can see photosContinued...
JK Rowling Comments on Success of "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" Sales for Charity
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has made some new comments in the wake of the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. The new book, which was released on December 4 with all proceeds to benefit the Children's High Level group charity, raced to the top of the bestContinued...
Jingle Spells 2 Now on iTunes and Amazon!
Jingle Spells 2 - which is ALMOST SOLD OUT in hard copies - is now on iTunes and on Amazon.com! Only the hard copies (which you can order here) will have Frak's artwork inside the booklet, but if you have been waiting for the digital version, you need wait no longer. It's here! Enjoy it on iTunes, or downloadContinued...
Video of Dan Radcliffe at Gypsy of the Year Broadway Charity Event Online
As TLC reported late last week, actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) was among the many Broadway actors to take part in the 20th Annual Gypsy of the Year Event, benefiting the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Charity. Video of from the event is now online and featuresContinued...
Beedle the Bard Becomes UK Fastest-Selling Book of Year
The Tales of Beedle the Bard have become the fastest-selling book of the year in UK. The Bookseller is reporting the new book by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling " shot straight to the top of the bestseller charts with sales of 368,000 copies in three days." The article noted that BeedleContinued...
Reminder: Beedle Party Tonight in NYC!
Quick reminder: We hope to see you tonight at our live PotterCast, in celebration of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. It is at:
Books of Wonder
18 W. 18th Street, NYC
6pm to 8pm
This will be our first live audience discussion of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Cheryl Klein, continuity editor of the Harry PotterContinued...