Portus, Terminus, Accio 2008 Updates and More
While we still have several months to go in 2007, many of you are planning your Harry Potter travels for 2008. As such, we have a few updates regarding the various Harry Potter conferences set for next year.
First, Portus 2008, the Harry Potter symposium set for Dallas Texas July 10-13 2008 has now announcedContinued...
Sue Upton, Head of House
The team at Terminus 2008, the Harry Potter conference happening next August in Chicago, have announced today that our own Sue Upton will serve as Head of Pampero House, one of the four houses the conference has created inside its fictional Aeolian University. Pampero is the house of mischief makers, its colors HufflepuffContinued...
Leaky Mug from Prophecy 2007 Now Online!
Our live Leaky Mug podcast (a joint show produced between MuggleCast and PotterCast) from Prophecy 2007 is now available! Join us for over an hour of Deathly Hallows discussion, pajama contests, and much more!
To download, subscribe to the Leaky Mug feed available right here in iTunes. If you can’tContinued...
Reminder: Registration for Prophecy 2007 Closes Tomorrow
A reminder for those who have not yet registered for the upcoming A Harry Potter Symposium, Prophecy 2007, that registration for this event will close tomorrow July 28, 2007 at 11:59 Eastern. Prophecy 2007: From Hero to Legend will be held next week in Toronto, Ontario, Canada running AugustContinued...
Borders' 'Harry Potter TV' Channel
Borders, who have recently covered a number of events from last May’s Phoenix Rising conference, now have a new feature on their website, ‘Harry Potter TV’, or simply, HPTV. This channel currently features four new videos, from conference of last May, where we get to experience some fantastic wizardContinued...
"Snape: Friend or Foe?" Panel Discussion Video Now Online
In addition to the ‘Harry Potter Book Club” discussion panel that took place during the Phoenix Rising conference last May in New Orleans, Borders has now released video of the much talked about “Great Snape Debate” panel that also took place during the conference. TheContinued...
Salon.com Features New Report on Phoenix Rising
Online publication Salon.com has a new report online, chronicling the Harry Potter conference that took place in New Orleans last month. "Potterpalooza" gives us an in depth look inside the event with interviews and insights from many who attended Phoenix Rising. Among the many things theContinued...
PotterCast 90 is Live from New Orleans!
Right on time! :cough: Our special live-from-Phoenix-Rising edition of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now available for download! To listen, just hit the "Play" button on the right side of the page (--->), or use iTunes, or direct download. What's in store?
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Fans Gather at Phoenix Rising for "Harry's Last Dance"
The St. Petersburg Times has an extensive piece about Phoenix Rising, the Harry Potter conference that took place last week in New Orleans. They are reporting that the event "drew about 1,000 participants to New Orleans" and throughout the weekend, people dressed in wizard attire tookContinued...
Phoenix Rising Conference Showcased in New Article
MTV.com has an article online covering Phoenix Rising, the Harry Potter conference that took place this past weekend in New Orleans. Fans came from around the country to experience the panels, Masquerade Ball, wizard rock and even live Quidditch games that took place beside the Mississippi River.Continued...
Harry Potter Conventions Updates
We have a few updates to tell you about regarding a few of the many Harry Potter conferences and conventions due to take place in the next few years.
First, Portus 2008, the Harry Potter Symposium set for Dallas, Texas next year has now launched their website. Brought to you by the same group that sponsored LumosContinued...
Sonorus 2007, Potter Conference in June
The list of upcoming Harry Potter conferences grows with the announcement of Sonorus 2007, a one night only event happening Saturday, June 9th in Lancaster, California (North of Los Angeles). The event will feature a British styled, traditional dinner followed by two presentations about the Potter phenomenon.Continued...
Rockin' the Big Easy
New Orleans....are you ready for some Wizard Rock? Things will be hopping at Phoenix Rising this spring as the Harry Potter conference has announced several wizard rock groups will be playing as part of the gathering in May. Popular groups The Remus Lupins, Draco and the Malfoys, The Whomping Willows and The Parselmouths willContinued...
Sectus Gets a New Setting
Due to high demand, Sectus 2007, the Harry Potter conference taking place this summer in England, will now be held at a new location in London. The site of the convention will now be the University of Westminster's Cavendish Campus. As the new location means more space for an Art show, vendors, presentations and panels,Continued...
HPEF Announces 2008 and 2009 Conferences
HP Education Fanon, Inc. has announced two new conferences for Harry Potter fans to enjoy. Produced by the same group who brought us Lumos and is sponsoring Prophecy 2007: From Hero to Legend next year in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, they are announcing the following:
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