Harry Potter News

Cauldron Shop Update: New Chudley Cannons, Fizzing Whizzbees Shirts and More!

Oct 04, 2006

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Looking for some fun new fashions for fall? Then be sure to check out the latest in our Cauldron Shop, your one-stop for Harry Potter merchandise, which include these brand new shirts: Chudley Cannons Adult T-shirt Fizzing Whizzbee Ladies T-shirt Pumpkin Juice Adult T-shirt Harry Potter Jeweled Long Sleeve Tour Jersey by Bejeweled Harry Potter …read more!

Rumor: David Yates to Direct “Half-Blood Prince?”

Oct 04, 2006

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Here is another entry in the rumor for the new director for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince category: David Yates. Movies Online is reporting that the current Order of the Phoenix director has been offered the helm of the sixth Potter film. Quotage: “But I have some news on Harry Potter and The Half-Blood …read more!

Georgia Woman Continues Fight to Ban Potter Books

Oct 04, 2006

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A followup for you now on the case of the Gwinnett County, Georgia woman who is continuing her attempt to have the Harry Potter books removed from elementary school libraries. Having been denied by the local school board, Laura Mallory appealed her case before the State Board of Education. In her attempt to plead her …read more!

Quills Away! WOMBATS Finish as “Do Not Disturb” Sign is Back on J.K. Rowling.com

Oct 04, 2006

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Put those Quills down everyone! The second round of the WOMBATS test period has now finished as the “Do Not Disturb” sign is back on the door to Jo’s office on her website. The opportunity to take the second of those cool (yet tricky) special tests JKR had for us has now ended, as her …read more!

Happy Birthday, Minerva McGonagall

Oct 03, 2006

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The calendar on JKRowling.com for October 4 now reads “Happy Birthday, Minerva McGonagall.” Cheers Professor McGonagall!

Harry Potter Voted Favorite Banned Book

Oct 03, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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As we told you, September 23-30 was Banned Book Week, and J.K. Rowling noted on her website that she considers “annual inclusion on the list as a great honour. ” Now the American Library Association reports that the Harry Potter series was the top vote-getter in a poll of over 5,000 readers voting for their …read more!

“Goblet of Fire” to Premiere on HBO in November

Oct 03, 2006

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will premiere on cable channel HBO Sunday, November 19 at 7:00pm (EST). The station will also be showing the behind the scenes special “The Making of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” starting Tuesday, November 7. Both of these programs will air multiple times during the month …read more!

Live LeakyMug from California Now Available for Download; Potter Rules the Podcast Awards

Oct 02, 2006

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When we rain, we pour: In addition to PotterCast #57 being released (all info here), you can now listen to our live Leaky Mug podcast from last Thursday at the Borders in Westwood, California. Get it via iTunes, direct download it here. Visit our site at LeakyMug.com to read all the blogs and listen to …read more!

PotterCast 57 Now Live

Oct 02, 2006

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PotterCast 57, our is Broadway Filkcast is up! To listen, just hit the “Play” button on the right side of the page (—>), or use iTunes, or direct download.) More notes: -The trio talk all about the latest Jo updates, the Podcast Awards, California, England and more. -Our first PotterCast Blog Challenge winner, and the …read more!

Bid for J.K. Rowling’s Bag

Oct 02, 2006

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Back in August we first told you that author J.K. Rowling donated a purse to Handbag Heaven, a charity auction to be held this month. This black bag, which you can see in this photo of her at the London premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, is part of the event that is …read more!



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