The Leaky Cauldron - JKR Interviews

J.K. Rowling to Reflect on "The Royle Family"

Tue Oct 24 19:21:36 -0400 2006

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling will be among the celebrities who reflect and pay tribute to the BBC Comedy series "The Royle Family" in a new special to air on BBC One Sunday, October 29 at 10:15pm . Thanks Andy!
Update: The Independent has the comments from Jo now online, here.

Plaque Installed Outside Harry's "Birthplace" in Edinburgh

Tue Oct 10 09:01:23 -0400 2006

Here is a followup today regarding the story we told you about last December, where a plaque was to be placed outside the cafe where Jo wrote parts of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The Scotsman now has an article and photo of this plaque, which has been placed outside the old Nicholson's cafe in Edinburgh. The plaque reads:

<>"JK Rowling wrote some of the early chapters of Harry Potter...

J.K.Rowling Video Clip Features More on Hagrid and Robbie Coltrane

Mon Sep 25 10:43:47 -0400 2006

Yesterday, we first told you that there was to be a special on ITV featuring actor Robbie Coltrane who portrays Hagrid in the Harry Potter films. Author J.K. Rowling was interviewed for this special and the video clip of her segment is now online at the Snitch. In the clip, Jo speaks more on the character of Hagrid saying that he

<>"...was always supposed to be this um almost elemental force. He's...

J.K. Rowling Comments on Hagrid and Robbie Coltrane for ITV Special

Sun Sep 24 08:49:57 -0400 2006

<>Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is among those interviewed for a special to be broadcast tonight on ITV about actor Robbie Coltrane. Robbie will be the guest for a personal, indepth interview on the South Bank Show where the actor discusses depression, fame, working with actress Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney) and the impact she had on his career, as well as commenting on his role as Hagri...

Rumor: JKR Says Book Seven "up to about 750 pages"

Fri Sep 08 17:26:01 -0400 2006

<>Update: We've confirmed that Jo was there and that she did speak informally with reporters. Whether she actually said 750 pages...we'll see!
A UK tabloid is reporting a new quote from J.K. Rowling regarding the length so far of Book Seven. As seen in "The Ticket" column of The Mirror, the reporter says he attended a tea party for the release of Driving Lessons which was attended by actors Rupert...

JKR: "Lord Voldemort Requires My Constant Presence at the Moment"

Tue Sep 05 09:17:37 -0400 2006

<>Yesterday, we first told you that readers had voted Lord Voldemort as the top literary villain in the Big Bad Read poll, and the news reports included a portion of comments about this from author J.K. Rowling. Today, Bloomsbury has provided us with Jo's complete remarks, and she has a bit more to say about her work writing Book Seven as she notes, "...Lord Voldemort requires my constant presenc...

Lord Voldemort: Top Literary Villain

Mon Sep 04 14:25:42 -0400 2006

<>Lord Voldemort is Tops!... well, is the top Literary Villain that is, as the results of the Big Bad Read have now been revealed. Earlier this year we told you about a poll that Bloomsbury had where you could vote for your favorite literary villian. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, who faced stiff competition from others such as Sauron from The Lord of the Rings, and Count Olaf from the Lemony Snicket ...

Video of J.K. Rowling at Radio City Music Hall Press Conference

Wed Aug 30 00:40:48 -0400 2006

<>We now have video available of the press conference that J.K. Rowling did at Radio City Music Hall on August 1; sorry for the delay getting this to you. We have a transcript available here and you can download the file by right-clicking and "saving as" at the following links Update redownload; the first set of links were incorrect and the sound was off on them; these are right:
<>J.K. Rowling at R...

Two Fans Tell Story of Meeting with J.K.Rowling

Sun Aug 13 12:34:35 -0400 2006

<>There are new stories in the press about two lucky fans who got to ask author J.K. Rowling some questions while she was in New York for the "Harry, Carrie, and Garp" charity readings at Radio City Music Hall.
The first story involves young Kyle Searcy of Destin, Florida who spent almost a half-hour with JKR asking her questions. Kyle, who has cerebral palsy, met with Jo via the Dreams Come True ...

MSNBC Commentary on "Harry Potter Dead Pool"

Wed Jul 19 20:33:48 -0400 2006

There is a new article online continuing the media coverage on the possible deaths of characters in Book Seven; this one coming now from MSNBC. Along with a discussion on some precedents for writing off a main character such as Harry, this commentary also mentions the poll we featured here on TLC and notes:

<>"Nobody seems particularly perturbed at the idea of Voldemort getting the hook â€” after ...

More of JKR from University of Aberdeen Award Ceremony

Tue Jul 11 08:59:46 -0400 2006

Last week, author J.K. Rowling received her honorary Doctorate of Laws from The University of Aberdeen, and their press release on this includes a new photo, here. Also, Dissendium now has video up of Jo answering reporters questions after the ceremony. To watch, click here (and don't forget, right click, save as). Thanks Kimmy and to Dissendium!

JKR Writes New Article on Children in Cages; Launches Fundraising Website

Tue Jun 27 18:42:25 -0400 2006

<>Author J.K. Rowling has written an article highlighting new work facing the Children's High Level Group and the plight of children in Eastern European orphanages. Earlier this year, Jo became involved with the CHLG after being moved to action when reading about children kept locked in cages. In January she traveled to Romania as part of this group in order to effort changes for the better. In <>t...

Transcript of JKR Interview on Richard & Judy

Tue Jun 27 14:25:12 -0400 2006

TLC reader Roonwit has come through yet again, this time with a transcript for Part One of the interview with Jo on the Richard & Judy show, which you can read below. Enjoy! Thanks very much to Roonwit!

<>Richard: And Jo joins us now. And I love that clip because it epitomises for me what is really good about the later of your books. We just left this valley of pain and distress which is bringing ...

Newsround Video and Interview of JKR at Queen's Party

Tue Jun 27 12:55:59 -0400 2006

<>CBBC Newsround has now posted their video report from the Queen's birthday party that contains a very brief interview (one answer) with author J.K.Rowling, who read from Half-Blood Prince at this event. Along with video of all the festivities, you can also see a short glimpse of Rupert Grint (Ron), Emma Watson (Hermione), and Matt Lewis (Neville) in the crowd signing autographs. To watch, <>at th...

Audio from JKR Interview on the "Richard & Judy" Show

Mon Jun 26 14:04:26 -0400 2006

Thanks to TLC reader Roonwit, we now have the audio version for download of Jo's brand new interview on the Richard and Judy show. Jo does discuss Book Seven, character deaths and much more. There are two parts to this; video coming soon.
Part one (mp3)

Part two (mp3)

Thanks very much to Roonwit!

<>Given the news today from Jo about the two characters death and more, we now have a poll going for you...