Radcliffe, Shaw, Smith Win Theater Awards
Congratulations are in order tonight for several members of the Harry Potter films for their work on the British stage. The annual Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers’ Choice Award winners have now been announced, with actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) winning the “London Newcomer of the Year” forContinued...
Nine Nominations for "Order of the Phoenix" at Saturn Awards
The “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” film has received a number of nominations at the upcoming 34th Annual Saturn Awards. This awards ceremony recognizes the best in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror films each year and has given out a total of nine nominationsContinued...
Award Watch: Shaw, Lynch and Craig News and More
We have a few pieces of news regarding some of the people from the Harry Potter films and various award programs.
As we reported previously, acclaimed production designer Stuart Craig was to receive a special lifetime achievement award from the Art Directors Guild. That program took place last nightContinued...
Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger Named Among EW's Favorite Fictional Lovers
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Entertainment Weekly has released a list of Pop Culture’s Best Couples, a ranking of 26 of our favorite true (fictional) lovers. The fictional pairing of characters Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter series areContinued...
J.K. Rowling Receives James Joyce Award in Dublin
As we reported previously, author J.K. Rowling was to receive a special James Joyce award at University College in Dublin. That event was held last night, and Irish newspaper Independent reports on the event where JKR read from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, signed copies of the book, andContinued...
Emma Watson Nominated for 'Otto' and Glamour Magazine Awards
Further award nomination news comes today from Emma Watson's official site which has been updated noting Emma's recent nomination at the Glamor Magazine Awards for her role as Pauline in the previously released TV film, "Ballet Shoes." Miss Watson (Hermione Granger) was nominated in theContinued...
Jim Dale Wins Grammy Award for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" AudioBook
At ceremonies before tonight’s telecast, it was announced that Jim Dale won the Grammy Award in the category best “Spoken Word Album for Children” for his audio recording of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” written by J.K. Rowling.Continued...
Dan Radcliffe Attends BAFTAs in London
As we reported earlier, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has been nominated for two awards at the British Academy of Film and Television Awards, with recognition in the “Special Visual Effects,” and “Production Design” categories. Those awards were presented tonight in London,Continued...
Harry Potter Book Series Nominated at Kids' Choice Awards
The 2008 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards is scheduled to take place soon, and the nominees for their various awards have now been announced. The Harry Potter series has been nominated yet again in the category of Favorite Book along with such novels as ” Diary of a Wimpy Kid,”Continued...
Audie Award Nomination for Jim Dale and "Deathly Hallows"
Actor Jim Dale has been nominated for his audio recording of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at the 2008 Audie Awards. Recognized for his voice work in the category of “Solo Narration-Male,” Jim Dale is nominated along with Edward Herrmann, narrator ofContinued...
Six Nominations for "Order of the Phoenix" at Empire Awards
The BBC is reporting tonight the “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” film received a total of six nominations at the upcoming Empire Magazine Movie Awards. The fifth film in the series was nominated for Best Film while actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Emma WatsonContinued...
J.K. Rowling Named Overall Great Briton of 2007
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has been named the Morgan Stanley Overall Great Briton of 2007 as well as the winner of the Great Briton, Arts category. As we reported last month, Jo was nominated for these awards which recognize those who “contributed exceptional achievements to their fieldContinued...
New Audio, Video Interviews with J.K. Rowling at South Bank Show Awards
Yesterday we told you that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling had been honored at the South Bank Show Awards. We now have three videos containing new interviews with Jo, as well as footage from the award ceremony which will be broadcast on UK channel ITV February 3.
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J.K. Rowling Honored at South Bank Show Awards, Jokes About Replacing Gambon with Lord Attenborough
A follow up today on news we first told you about several weeks ago involving a special recognition for Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. The BBC reports the South Bank Show awards presented Jo with a special honor, giving her "an outstanding achievement prize for her success with the HarryContinued...
A Golden Tomato for "Order of the Phoenix"
More award news comes today from longtime TLC reader Christina who let us know “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” received the Golden Tomato award for the best reviewed science-fiction/fantasy film of the year from RottenTomatoes.com. Update: In a press release, David Yates said “OnContinued...