JK Rowling Continues Support for MS and other Charities
Scores of readers have emailed regarding new charity efforts from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
First Jo is lending her support to a young man from Glasgow, Scotland who is trying to raise awareness of the importance of Vitamin D in the battle against Multiple Sclerosis. Scottish TV letContinued...
PotterCast 193: Mount Pellegrino!
The 193rd episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online for your audible enjoyment. This week, Sue starts off the show with a round up of the latest HP news including: Cherrybomb being screened as part of the Cannes Film Festival, Emma Watson on DH filming, new Half-Blood Prince photos, agingContinued...
Live HPA Alliance Meeting Tonight with Evanna Lynch and More
Attention members of Dumbledore's Army: The Harry Potter Alliance will be holding a live meeting on Ustream tonight at 8pm ET to celebrate the astonishing success of the recent Accio Book drive. Joining the call will be Winning Head of House, Ravenclaw's own Evanna Lynch (Luna LovegoodContinued...
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...