Pottermore Insider Answers Questions on Duelling, Potions, and Beta Feedback
As mentioned last week, the Pottermore Insider blog has now been updated to answer frequently asked questions that Pottermore beta users have been asking. Concerns dealing with the potions brewing, wizards duelling, and moderation for common room comments are all addressed.Continued...
Sony and Pottermore to Launch Special eReader with "Harry Potter" Book Extra
In a report released by PCWorld today, Sony's updated eReader lineup will feature a special model eReader which includes a "free download voucher for the first Harry Potter ebook title, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." The article, available to read here, goesContinued...
J. K. Rowling Pens Foreword for US Publication of "Dear Me" Letter Collection
USA Today is reporting that Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has written the foreword for the US version of "Dear Me: Letters to My Sixteen-Year-Old Self," set for publication in the States on October 25. The report notes:
More than 70 writers, actors, celebrities andContinued...
Severus Snape Chosen as Favorite Harry Potter Character via Bloomsbury Poll
As readers will recall, Bloomsbury, the UK publishers of the Harry Potter novels, asked fans of the series to vote for their favorite character from author J. K. Rowling's series. Voting concluded late last week and the results are in: Severus Snape was voted asContinued...
J. K. Rowling Listed on Forbes World's Most Powerful Women List for 2011
Forbes.com has released their annual ranking of most powerful women in the world and, once again, Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has made the list. The author is among such government officials, corporate executives and media figures as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, PepsiCo'sContinued...
Pottermore Insider Answers Questions About Beta Testing and Welcome E-Mails
A new blog post has gone up on the Pottermore Insider following the latest batch of welcome e-mails which were sent out today.
Several frequently asked questions about the beta process are covered in this latest update as well as the timeline for receiving welcome e-mails.Continued...
Latest Batch of Pottermore Early Access E-mails Sent Out
The Pottemore Insider has been updated to say that a new batch of Welcome e-mails for Pottermore beta access were sent out today, August 25th, from 2:45pm BST (9:45am EST).
Welcome e-mails were also sent out yesterday to a lucky few.
You can read Leaky's first thoughts on Pottermore at thisContinued...
Pottermore Insider Updated: Beta Access Continues, Staggered Entrance
The Pottermore Insider blog has been updated to mark the progress of the first few days of beta access to the Harry Potter online reading experience. The blog post reads, in part:
At the start of this week, we sent out Welcome emails to a small number of Beta users. TheseContinued...
Leaky's Pottermore First Impressions Live Blog and Review
This morning, Leaky was lucky enough to gain early beta access to Pottermore, J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter online reading experience. As I go through the process of exploring Pottermore, this post will live blog my latest reactions, experiences, and discoveries. Those who wishContinued...
Video of J. K. Rowling's Appearance on "Who Do You Think You Are?" Online
As readers will recall, "Who Do You Think You Are?," which searches through birth records and other historical data in order to discover a person's ancestry and family history, profiled Harry Potter author, J. K. Rowling on an episode which aired last night in theContinued...
TV Watch: J.K. Rowling on BBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?" Tomorrow, Aug. 17 at 9pm BST
J.K. Rowling's appearance on the BBC1 show "Who Do You Think You Are?" will air tomorrow, Wednesday, August 17th at 9pm BST in the U.K.
Always intrigued by her late mother's French ancestry, the Harry Potter author delves into her Gallic roots by visiting Edinburgh,Continued...
No Truth to PublishAmerica's J.K. Rowling Claim
J.K. Rowling's spokesman has denied claims made by the publishing company, PublishAmerica, which promised to bring attention to their client's books in a meeting with Ms. Rowling.
According to the AP, PublishAmerica asked writers to submit 50-100 word notes about their work and pay $49 so that a delegationContinued...
First Impressions of Pottermore Appear Online
A few hours ago, early beta access was opened to a select few registered members of Pottermore, J. K. Rowling's newest Harry Potter project. A few entertainment sites have posted early reviews and first impressions of the site. Be warned, spoilers Entertainment Weekly had this to say ofContinued...
Early Beta Testing Access for Pottermore Begins; October Registration to Open Soon
The Pottemore Insider Blog has just been updated to announce that early access to Pottermore has begun for those who found those Magical Quills and signed up for a chance at early access. The blog post, in part, reads:
We’re excited to announce that earlyContinued...
BBC Video Shows New Glimpses of Pottermore Privet Drive Moments, Wand Selection
A video has come online from the BBC showcasing a few new looks at some of the features and moments set to be a part of Pottermore, J. K. Rowling's new Harry Potter project. The video, which can be watched right here, gives us a glimpse at some of the sorting proceduresContinued...