Harry Potter News

OotP Clips Air on ABC Family: Video Includes New Scenes with Bellatrix, Weasley Christmas, Tonks, and More!

Dec 02, 2006

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ABC Family has now broadcast their behind the scenes look at Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and you can see all 13 clips here in our Harry Potter video gallery. These clips include brand new interviews with cast members, as well as new footage of: Bellatrix, the DA practicing in the Room …read more!

Happy Birthday, Alfie Enoch!

Dec 02, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Today is the 18th birthday of Alfie Enoch (Dean Thomas). Cheers, Alfie! (*sniff* They grow up so fast . . .)

Theatregoers’ Choice Award Nominees Include Gambon, Margolyes

Dec 02, 2006

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Nominees for the WhatsOnStage.com Theatregoers’ Choice Awards were announced at a gala luncheon in London’s West End yesterday, and include Harry Potter cast members Michael Gambon (Dumbledore) and Miriam Margolyes (Professor Sprout). Mr. Gambon was nominated for Best Solo Performance for the title role in “Eh Joe,” and Ms. Margolyes was nominated as Best Supporting …read more!

Censorship Debate Flares Again: Fahrenheit Author Defends Rowling from Potter Burners

Dec 01, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Forbes has just published a column about book burnings that mentions Rev. T.D. Turner from Michigan, whose Harry Potter torchings have fanned flames before. This time, however, Ray Bradbury, author of the iconic anti-censorship book Fahrenheit 451, has stepped up to defend Jo Rowling, stating that the pastor burning the novels, “sounds like a stupid …read more!

“Driving Lessons” to Air on ITV December 17

Dec 01, 2006

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RupertGrint.net is reporting that “Driving Lessons” which stars Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Julie Walters (Molly Weasley), will debut on UK television channel ITV Sunday, December 17 at 9pm. Thanks to RupertGrint.net.

Renewed Calls for Scottish Gaelic Edition of the Harry Potter Books

Dec 01, 2006

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This is North Scotland reports that despite renewed requests for a Scottish Gaelic edition of the Harry Potter books, Bloomsbury now says it does not have any plans to release this version any time soon. In an email, a spokesperson for the UK publishers of the series is quoted as saying “We still have no …read more!

Two Minute Australian Trailer for “Order of the Phoenix”

Nov 30, 2006

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The Australian Office of Film and Literature Classification has updated their website with a new ruling on a trailer for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The description of the trailer, which is possibly the international trailer we expect to come within the next month or so, indicates that it is two minutes …read more!

Giddy-Yap! New Wizard of the Month Rides onto JKRowling.com

Nov 30, 2006

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Giddy-yap!Giddy-yap! Giddy-yap…Lets go! No, not with sleighbells exactly, but horses feature on the December Wizard of the Month at JKRowling.com

OotP Preview to Air on ABC Family This Sunday, December 3

Nov 30, 2006

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As we told you previously, a sneak preview of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is due to air on cable channel ABC Family, during their Harry Potter weekend. We have learned that this preview will air during the channel premiere of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban on Sunday, December 3, …read more!

Alan Rickman to Appear on “The Hour” Program in Canada

Nov 30, 2006

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Actor Alan Rickman is due to appear on the Canadian talk show “The Hour” airing tonight on CBC at 11pm (EST). This appearance is most likely due in conjunction with the release of his new film “Perfume,” however it is possible he will also mention his role as Professor Severus Snape in the upcoming Order …read more!



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