Video: J.K. Rowling Reads From "Peter Pan" During Olympic Opening Ceremony
As previously reported, author J.K. Rowling played a special role during the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony. As part of a segment celebrating British children's literature, Ms. Rowling read a selection from J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan."
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Rupert Grint Runs in Olympic Torch Relay, JK Rowling in Opening Ceremony
It is hectic here in Olympic London, as well as all over the country. Rupert Grint took part in the Olympic Torch Relay, running the ever-lit torch from Middlesex University. He ran the torch down hill to Barnet, near London. The Examiner reports:
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Pottermore: "Chamber of Secrets" Progress
Another Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets update has been posted on Pottermore Insider. The site states:
Monday 09 July
Chamber of Secrets update:
This week, we are recording sounds for Chapter Sixteen, The Chamber of Secrets.
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Cover Art of "The Casual Vacancy" Revealed
Little, Brown Book Group has released the cover art for J.K. Rowling's adult novel, The Casual Vacancy. You can view the cover art below or here. The company also provided more detail of the "audio reader and confirmed page extent":
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Pottermore: Harry Potter eBooks in Japanese
Pottermore has announced the estimated release of Harry Potter eBooks in Japanese. The site stated:
The Harry Potter eBooks will be available in Japanese this summer - at the same time the Pottermore Shop will be launching in Japanese. Further announcements regarding the Shop opening date will be madeContinued...
Pottermore Poll: Quidditch Positions
Pottermore Insider has arranged a new poll for fans to vote for which Quidditch position they would play. The excerpt reads:
In Chapter Ten of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry learns about the Bludgers, the Quaffle, the Golden Snitch, and the various positions on a Quidditch team. We’ve seenContinued...
Pottermore: Chamber of Secrets Coming Soon!
Tuesday 03 July
Chamber of Secrets update:
This week, we're finalising artwork for Chapter Eight, The Deathday Party.
Pottermore Insider sent out a news alert with an update on the progress of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The post reads:
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J.K. Rowling Attends Wimbledon
J.K. Rowling made an appearance in the Royal Box during Tuesday's Wimbledon match between Andy Murray and Nikolay Davydenko.
Images of the author watching the tennis tournament can be found in the Leaky galleries.
Pottermore: Wonderbook Book of Spells Promo
Pottermore has officially launched Sony's Wonderbook: Book of Spells PS3 game. Pottermore Insider reports that players will be able to link their Pottermore accounts to the Book of Spell game. Pottermore Insider will be tracking the game's developement, and have uploaded the first promo trailerContinued...
Pottermore: Chamber of Secrets Update
As reported earlier, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is expected to come out this summer. Pottermore Insider has posted updates about the progress of the next book.
Monday 25 June
Chamber of Secrets update:
This week, we’re finalising artwork for Chapter Seven, Mudbloods and Murmurs, and Chapter Fifteen,Continued...
Bloomsbury: Counting on "Three-Book Set" Relating to Harry Potter This Year
Harry Potter book publisher Bloomsbury made mention in a recent Reuters report regarding its yearly profits, that "[I]t was counting on a new Rowling three-book box set tied into the Potter series, and a non-fiction account of spies in World War II to support sales in theContinued...
JKRowling.com Update: No Plans to Publish Harry Potter Encyclopedia
In an update on J. K. Rowling's website, the author makes quite clear that plans to publish a physical copy of a Harry Potter Encyclopaedia are not on the horizon. The entry, updated May 2012, reads:
What about the Harry Potter Encyclopaedia?
Updated May 2012
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Confirmed: Universal to Announce Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Japan (Updated)
The LA Times is reporting that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will make its way to Japan, with the announcement, set to be made official Thursday. The report reads, in part:
The Osaka destination -- expected to begin construction in the next few weeks with a plannedContinued...
J.K. Rowling Recieves Freedom of the City
UPDATE: Photos from the event are starting to come online and are now available here in our Image Galleries
J.K. Rowling received the Freedom of the City this morning at the Mansion House in the City.Rowling was recognized for her services to children's literature. The Harry Potter books have sold over 450Continued...
PotterCast 246: Casually Late Casual Debate
PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is back with PotterCast 246: Casually Late Casual Debate! This new episode features much discussion on J.K. Rowling's upcoming novel The Casual Vacancy, which will be released on the 27th September this year. Your PotterCast hosts debate their many predictions aboutContinued...