Harry Potter News

Reminder: Voting for MTV Movie Awards Ends Tomorrow

May 18, 2006

Posted by: SueTLC

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A quick reminder that voting for the MTV Movie Awards ends tomorrow. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was nominated in three categories, including “Best Villian” (Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort), “Best Hero” (Dan Radcliffe as Harry), and “Best On-Screen Team” (Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson). To vote online, click here. You can …read more!

Netscape Names Potter Actors as Best of British

May 18, 2006

Posted by: SueTLC

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Netscape has drawn up their list of “The Best of the British” and included some actors from the Harry Potter films. Of number eight, Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) they say “He’s what we like to call the George Clooney of England, except with more talent and less girlfriends. Hey, it all evens out! ” At …read more!

Special Auction for Tickets to JKR New York Reading

May 18, 2006

Posted by: SueTLC

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Last week when we told you that Jo was coming to New York City to take part in a charity reading, it was announced that there was going to be an special auction for tickets to this event.

Happy Birthday, Miriam Margolyes

May 18, 2006

Posted by: SueTLC

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It is fitting that May, the month for flowers, sees the birthday of our favorite Herbology professor Miriam Margoyles (Professor Sprout)! Today Miriam is celebrating her 65th birthday. Cheers! (and gooo Hufflepuff!)

Rumor of Filming for Phoenix Near Tower Bridge

May 18, 2006

Posted by: SueTLC

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We’ve received a report that some filming for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has been taking place in London near Tower Bridge. They say that they have been shooting for the last four days in the Butlers Wharf area along the Thames. Readers will remember that last year in an interview, Phoenix …read more!

Jo to Read From HBP at Queen’s Birthday Party; Contest to Win Tickets to Party

May 18, 2006

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W.O.M.B.A.T. Review: The LeakyLounge’s Study Course

May 17, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Nervous about your next W.O.M.B.A.T. test? Do standardized wizarding exams make your palms sweat? The idea of the looming Grade 2 W.O.M.B.A.T. sending you into hysterics? Never fear; the LeakyLounge, with the Chamber of Chat and the Corner Booth, have joined together to form a W.O.M.B.A.T. review course, where students can study for their next …read more!

Tony Noms for Potter People

May 16, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Tony Award nominations were announced today, and once more, Harry Potter cast members have received nods. Here they are: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play: Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort), for Faith Healer Richard Griffiths (Vernon Dursley) for The History Boys Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play: Frances de la …read more!

Press Conference with JKR in New York August 1

May 16, 2006

Posted by: SueTLC

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As part of the “Evening with Harry, Carrie, and Garp” event, author J.K.Rowling, along with Stephen King and John Irving, will hold a press conference Tuesday, August 1 at 10am at Radio City Music Hall. Later that night, the authors will hold their special charity reading. TLC will provide complete coverage of Jo’s visit to …read more!

More Theater Honors for Potter Cast Members

May 15, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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It is Broadway Awards season, folks, and Harry Potter cast members are raking them in. We have already reported Drama League Nominations and Drama Desk Nominations. Today, the 55th Annual Outer Critics’ Circle Awards were announced, and Richard Griffiths (Vernon Dursley) and Frances de la Tour (Madame Maxime) were honored as Outstanding Featured Actor in …read more!



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