The Leaky Cauldron - J.K. Rowling

More on J.K. Rowling Depression Comments in Edinburgh Student Newspaper Interview

Mon Mar 24 01:15:00 -0400 2008

Several weeks ago TLC reported about a lengthy interview J.K. Rowling that appeared in the Edinburgh Student newspaper. In that interview, Jo spoke openly again about her struggles with depression while a single mother and the difficult period in her life before the publication of the Harry Potter novels. The author of the Edinburgh Student interview now has apparently released audio of the int

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Happy Birthday, Remus Lupin

Mon Mar 10 01:27:00 -0400 2008

The calendar on author J. K. Rowling’s website has been updated for March 10th to mark the birthday of Marauder and Order of the Phoenix member, Remus Lupin. Happy Birthday, Moony.

J. K. Rowling Included on 2008 Forbes Billionaire List

Thu Mar 06 00:52:00 -0500 2008

Forbes Magazine has released their annual list of the world’s billionaires and, once again, Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has been included as part of their 2008 ranking. Named among the Celebrity Billionaires, Ms. Rowling is the only author on their list. Forbes notes the following:

Once a single mother living on welfare in a cold-water flat in Edinburgh, Scotland, Rowling is now the only

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PotterCast 141: Oh Frak!

Tue Mar 04 06:59:00 -0500 2008

Tonight we bring you the 141st episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, with none other than Frak subbing for our academically involved John this episode. In the news this week, Melissa, Sue, and Frak talk about Dan Radcliffe’s win for his role in “Equus” at the WhatsOnStage Theatre Awards along with awards for his fellow cast members, Jo’s continued efforts with the Children’s Voice

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JK Rowling Writing New Children's Book in Cafes Again

Sun Mar 02 13:21:00 -0500 2008

As readers will recall, author J.K. Rowling has stated several times recently that she is at work on two new projects, one for adults and one for children. The Telegraph has more today on Jo’s efforts with the new book for children, with a brief interview where Jo says she is returning again to write in cafes, just as she did writing the Harry Potter series. Quotage:

“I will continue writing fo

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J.K. Rowling Updates Site, Says Not on Facebook, MySpace

Fri Feb 29 14:34:00 -0500 2008

Our favorite author has updated her website this morning, with a new entry in the Rumors category, dispelling any notion that she has a MySpace, Bebo, Facebook page or takes part in any of the popular social networking sites. Jo writes:

No, sorry, not even one of them, though they do seem to lead very exciting lives, these fake J K Rowlings. I like to imagine them partying with all my imaginar

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J.K. Rowling Continues Fight to Help Orphans in Eastern Europe (Updated)

Wed Feb 27 12:46:00 -0500 2008

Previously we have reported on efforts made by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling to help raise awareness and change regarding the plight of orphaned children in Eastern European countries. A founder of the Children’s High Level Group and active with the Children’s Voice campaign, Jo has written on her website in the past about the plight of disabled and mentally handicapped children locked in c

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Spanish Language Translation of "Deathly Hallows" Released

Thu Feb 21 21:26:00 -0500 2008

The Spanish language translations of the seventh novel in author J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series hit store shelves today in Spain, the United States, and throughout Latin America. As we told you previously, readers would today be able to get their hands on these editions of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” which were translated by Gemma Rovira and illustrated by Dolores Avendaño. Bo...

David Barron Confirms New Scene Added to "Half-Blood Prince" Movie

Thu Feb 21 12:53:00 -0500 2008

As some of you may know, there have been rumors floating around on the net for sometime now regarding a new scene added to the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film. In a new interview with Australia’s Herald Sun, producer David Barron confirmed that there will indeed be one new “pivotal” scene added for the sixth Harry Potter film “set at Ron Weasley’s family home (aka The Burro

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553 First Edition Harry Potter Books Up for Auction

Sun Feb 17 23:53:00 -0500 2008

While many Harry Potter fans have several copies of the beloved books in various forms and languages, one fan is selling his rather impressive collection: all 553 first edition copies in 63 languages to be exact. The Times reports tonight that a 33 year old Harry Potter fan who began collecting the first edition novels in a variety of languages back in 2002 will be auctioning off his entire col

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Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger Named Among EW's Favorite Fictional Lovers

Thu Feb 14 17:03:00 -0500 2008

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 are included on the list. Along side such iconic fictional couples as Superman and Lois Lane, from the Superman comics; Ricky and Lucy ...

J.K. Rowling Receives James Joyce Award in Dublin

Wed Feb 13 12:06:00 -0500 2008

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, and answered questions from fans. At the ceremony, Jo received the award for her services to the writ

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J. K. Rowling Set to Receive James Joyce Award

Mon Feb 11 21:14:00 -0500 2008

Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling is set to receive another honor in the form of the James Joyce Award from the Literary and Historical Society at the University College Dublin in Ireland. The event is set to take place Tuesday, February 12th and we hope to have more information on the presentation shortly. The Literary and Historical Society is the college’s oldest society which includes ove

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Lexicon Update; Schedule Moved, RDR Request for JK Rowling's Notes Denied (Updated)

Wed Feb 06 06:30:00 -0500 2008

An update containing JKR/WB’s response to RDR’s requests for information is at the second half of this post.

A few things of note today in the case by JKR/WB against RDR Books and those who wish to publish a print version of the Harry Potter Lexicon:

Firstly, the schedule has been moved again. RDR requested and received an extension to file their reply to the complaint. It was scheduled to be d

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J. K. Rowling Discusses Inspiration for Minister of Magic and More in New Interview

Mon Feb 04 17:24:00 -0500 2008

Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling is the subject of an interview which ran this past weekend in a number of Spanish language publications as part of the XLSemanal section. This interview first took place a number of months ago and features Jo speaking of her inspirations for events and characters which played heavily in the Harry Potter series, a little about her past, and candidly about her h

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