Harry Potter News

Harry Potter Books Rank Fourth This World Book Day

Mar 01, 2007

Posted by: SueTLC

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Today is World Book Day, and to mark the occasion, a survey was conducted asking readers to nominate “The ten books you can’t live without.” The Harry Potter books came in fourth place, with 12 percent of the votes. The top spot went to Pride and Prejudice, the great classic novel by Jane Austen; others …read more!

Happy Birthday, Ron Weasley!

Feb 28, 2007

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Weasley is our King…especially for March 1st. As indicated on the calendar on JKRowling.com, it is time to celebrate Ron Weasley’s birthday! Cheers Ron!

New Fred and George Weasley, Neville, Draco Action Figures and More

Feb 28, 2007

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New Video Interviews with Dan Radcliffe Online

Feb 28, 2007

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In the wake of the official opening of the play Equus in London last night, new video interviews with actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) about his play are now starting to appear online today. The first is now up on the BBC website, and you may watch this interview, which also features quotes from some …read more!

J.K. Rowling Speaks Out on MS Treatments

Feb 28, 2007

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Author J.K.Rowling is speaking out again on an issue near and dear to her, Multiple Sclerosis, and the potential loss of access to a drug which helps fight in the battle against this disease. Jo, who is a patron of MS Society Scotland, is protesting a proposal by the Scottish Medicines Consortium which feels that …read more!

“Equus” Opens Officially in London; Radcliffe to Make UK TV Morning Show Appearances

Feb 27, 2007

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As we’ve been telling you, “Equus,” the play starring Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon) was to open officially wswtonight in London. By all reports, the play went well, and you can now see some new photos of the actors at a press call and after party tonight here via Getty. (Note: …read more!

Brazilian Translator Gets Ready for “Deathly Hallows”

Feb 27, 2007

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Following an article from the Guardian about the unique process of translating the Harry Potter series we told you about last month and a more recent story of the Hebrew translator of the books at a Jerusalem book fair, Reuters posted an interview today with Lia Wyler who is set to translate “Harry Potter and …read more!

New NECA Action Figure Packaging Revealed

Feb 27, 2007

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The NECA website revealed images of the new packaging for its Action Figures: Series 1 on their website recently. The figures of Harry Potter, Lord Voldemort, a Dementor and two Death Eaters will be available for sale everywhere next month and are just a sample of the many products we told you about earlier being …read more!

Happy Birthday, Timothy Spall

Feb 27, 2007

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Raise your glasses to actor Timothy Spall (Peter Pettigrew, a.k.a. Wormtail in the Harry Potter films) who celebrates his fiftieth birthday today! Happy Birthday Timothy!

Potter Actors Attend First Light Movies Awards

Feb 27, 2007

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Earlier this week we told you that several actors from the Harry Potter films would be attending the First Light Movies Awards today in London. We now have new photos of Matt Lewis (Neville Longbottom), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Katie Leung (Cho Chang), and Imelda Staunton (Professor Umbridge) at this event, which you can see …read more!



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