Harry Potter News

Concept Art for the Harry Potter Films

Oct 11, 2006

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Dermot Power, who created the concept art for the last three Harry Potter films, has updated his website with some of the fantastic pieces he made for the recent movies. At this link, you can see some of his work for Goblet of Fire, Prisoner of Azkaban, and Chamber of Secrets. Some examples of his …read more!

New Interview with Helena Bonham Carter in “Easy Living”

Oct 11, 2006

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Actress Helena Bonham Carter is profiled in the new November issue of “Easy Living” magazine. While much of the interview focuses on her relationship with director Tim Burton, motherhood, turning 40 and more, Ms. Carter briefly mentions her role as Bellatrix Lestrange in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. You’re renowned …read more!

Rupert Grint Attends “Driving Lessons” Premiere in New York

Oct 11, 2006

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Actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) is currently here in the US, and attended the premiere of his new movie “Driving Lessons” last night in New York. We have several new photos of the actor at this event now up in our galleries, which you can see here.

Second New Cover for “Fantastic Beasts” Box Set

Oct 11, 2006

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Last month we told you that there was a new cover on the box set of Harry’s School Books, and now a second new piece of artwork for the set has emerged online. This artwork from Mary GrandPre, which you can see here in our galleries, shows a…troll 🙂 This special box set contains Harry’s …read more!

“Order of the Phoenix” Trailer Coming November 17

Oct 10, 2006

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Many readers are reporting some great news sent straight from WB tonight. The official Harry Potter Newsletter for this week has arrived and indicates the first teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is due on Friday, November 17. Quotage: NEW THEATRICAL TRAILER TO BE RELEASED! The Harry Potter and the …read more!

More on Rupert Grint in “Parade” and “Driving Lessons” Reminder

Oct 10, 2006

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As we first told you a few days ago, Rupert Grint was featured in “Parade” Magazine. That interview, which was due to be online today, has now been posted along with a new question and answer session from Rupert. Some sample questions: Do you have a favorite gadget? I really like my iPod Nano, which …read more!

Plaque Installed Outside Harry’s “Birthplace” in Edinburgh

Oct 10, 2006

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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 …read more!

Lemony Snicket Author Talks Harry Potter

Oct 10, 2006

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As the last and 13th installment of the popular A Series of Unfortunate Events books is due to be published on friday October 13, there are new interviews now online with the Lemony Snicket author Daniel Handler. In a recent interview, the comparison was made again to the Harry Potter books, and Mr. Handler remarked …read more!

Jessica Stevenson Confirms Role in “Order of the Phoenix”

Oct 09, 2006

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Actress Jessica Stevenson recently confirmed her involvement with the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, after earlier reports rumored her in the part of Mafalda Hopkirk. Appearing on the Charlotte Church program, Ms. Stevenson says that she is “the voice” of someone from the Ministry of Magic. You can see video of …read more!

Cast Watch: Fiennes, Gleeson Updates

Oct 09, 2006

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Here are a two pieces of news regarding some of the adult actors in the Harry Potter films. Several readers let us know Ralph Fiennes has been spotted about town recently in London, sporting a new look with a bald head, as he is apparently now filming his scenes as Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter …read more!



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