The Leaky Cauldron - JKR Interviews

J.K. Rowling Talks Hogwarts Encyclopedia and More

Mon Oct 15 22:37:00 -0400 2007

More wire reports from the first of the J.K. Rowling Open Book Tour stops are now online, the latest from the L.A. Times, which has some bad news for anxious Harry Potter fans eager to learn more about that magical world. JKR has not yet started on the promised Hogwarts Encyclopedia. When asked about this highly anticipated possible book,<>Rowling simply laughed. “It’s not coming along,” she said...

Even More New "Deathly Hallows" Info from J.K. Rowling and "Today Show" Interview

Mon Jul 30 22:02:00 -0400 2007

If you thought there was enough new information today given the J.K. Rowling online chat, oho not so as there is even more online as MSNBC has now posted yet another article containing more new facts about the final Harry Potter book from our favorite author. In this article, which contains question submitted by viewers of the “Today Show,” Jo gives new answers concerning Draco, Snape, the epil...

J.K. Rowling "Today Show" Interview Transcript, Web Only Video Extras

Mon Jul 30 02:09:00 -0400 2007

As mentioned below, “Dateline NBC” broadcast a lengthy new interview with author J.K. Rowling. Segments of this interview were broadcast earlier this week; now online is the transcript from the entire interview. Please note this interview contains many many spoilers for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, however if you wish to read this fascinating new interview, click here. <>Also on the Dat...

J.K. Rowling Talks Details on Deaths in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"

Mon Jul 30 01:46:00 -0400 2007

With further new excerpts from her “Today Show” interview, there is a new and very SPOILER filled article now online where J.K. Rowling goes into detail about the deaths of certain characters in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. While this is a fascinating piece where our favorite author gives new insight and her reasoning why she chose the fates of certain characters, please be advised thi...

Audio of J.K. Rowling USA Today Interview Now Online

Fri Jul 27 22:11:00 -0400 2007

Yesterday, we told you that the USA Today newspaper had a lengthy new interview with author J.K. Rowling. You can now listen to audio excerpts (no spoilers) of this interview, and hear Jo speaking about things such as her favorite character, the normalcy of her everyday life, and her next writing projects, which include two books, one for children, and one “not for children.” To listen, <>click h...

JKR Gives Original Last Line Containing the Word "Scar" and More In Part Two of "Today Show" Interview

Fri Jul 27 14:53:00 -0400 2007

<>The second part of a new interview with author J.K. Rowling was broadcast this morning on NBC’s the “Today Show.” In this installment, Jo is reflective on how her life has changed with the success of the novels, answering what she would see if she looked in the Mirror of Erised, how she feels about the films, and her excitement over the new theme park. Jo also reveals some fascinating new detai...

In New Interview JKR Says She is "sort of writing two things at the moment"

Thu Jul 26 04:10:00 -0400 2007

In a lengthy new interview with the USA Today newspaper, author J.K. Rowling reflects back on life with Harry, the outcome of the final Harry Potter novel, and also about the early leaks of the book that occurred in the days preceding the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. You can also see a lovely new photo of Jo, here in our galleries. <>In regards to the leaks of the final book b...

Spoiler Alert: JKR Reveals Names of Two Characters She Had Intended to Let Live in "Deathly Hallows" and More

Thu Jul 26 03:42:00 -0400 2007

In a new (and very SPOILER filled) interview seen in the USA Today, author J.K. Rowling speaks more about writing and plot elements found in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. As Jo had stated previously two characters would die in the final installment of the series, and now Jo has revealed their names. Jo also gives more insight about her decision not to revisit or continue on with the Har...

Clip of "Today Show" Interview with J.K. Rowling

Tue Jul 24 14:20:00 -0400 2007

<>Previously we told you that author J.K. Rowling would be the subject of an exclusive interview on NBC’s “The Today Show,” which will air later this week. A preview clip was broadcast this morning on the program, and you can now watch a clip from this new upcoming interview with Jo, here. In this clip, Jo speaks about her emotions...

J.K. Rowling on Future Writing Plans: "Lightning Does Not Strike in the Same Place Twice"

Fri Jul 20 05:45:00 -0400 2007

The Associated Press is running a new interview with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling conducted earlier this week, where Jo reflects on the end of the series and looks forward to a writing life beyond Harry. She remarks on the pressures and emotions she experienced while writing the series, and the pressures she faced all along noting: <>"I was very lonely with it," she says. "It's not like bein...

JKR Filmed During "Deathly Hallows" Writing for ITV Documentary

Fri Jul 13 15:10:00 -0400 2007

<>As we first reported to you earlier this month, author J. K. Rowling will be the subject of a TV documentary to air on UK network ITV this winter. Today, we now have more details of this documentary to bring you with the publication of a new article from the Scotsman. According to the article, excerpts from the documentary were shown as part of a STV launch yesterday where it was revealed tha...

Video from JKR's Appearance on Jonathan Ross Program Now Online

Sat Jul 07 05:55:00 -0400 2007

As we have been reporting, author J. K. Rowling was interviewed on the Jonathan Ross program earlier today. Thanks to Roonwit, we now have the complete interview available to view in our Video Galleries! <>During the interview Jo discusses the past seventeen years she has spent with the boy wizard, ten of which as a published author, whether any characters were based on people she knew in real l...

JKR:"Scar" No Longer Last Word of "Deathly Hallows," Was "Euphoric and Devasted" When Writing Final Chapter of Book

Fri Jul 06 03:39:00 -0400 2007

The Telegraph is reporting this evening that author J. K. Rowling described the completion of the final chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as “the most remarkable feeling” in the upcoming interview on BBC1’s Jonathan Ross program. During the taping, which took place on this Thursday, Jo went on to say this when asked about writing that momentous final chapter after almost 20 years...

Reminder: "Order of the Phoenix" TV Appearances This Week

Mon Jul 02 15:38:00 -0400 2007

With the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix less than ten days away, the blitz of publicity is just beginning. Here is a recap of this weeks appearances and programs we’ve been telling you about, along with a few new ones as well.

<>Tomorrow, July 3rd, marks the London premiere of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and as we previously reported, a live webcast of the eve...

Australian '60 Minutes' Interview with Harry Potter Trio

Sun Jul 01 13:09:00 -0400 2007

<>Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) appeared on Australia’s 60 Minutes program this past evening. Discussing the latest film, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and final book, the actors comment on many subjects including: having fame and fans, filming OotP and waiting to find out the ending of <>Harry Potter and the Deathly Hal...