Harry Potter News

Radcliffe, Rickman, Spall in New Wright Exhibit

Apr 12, 2006

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Daniel Radcliffe has been featured at the Britain National Portrait Gallery, and will become the youngest person other than members of the British royal family to have an individual portrait there, when Stuart Pearson Wright’s new exhibition opens at the famous London gallery. Stuart Pearson Wright has drawn Jo Rowling several times, most notably in …read more!

Leaky Nominated for Webby Award; People’s Choice Open Now

Apr 11, 2006

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Today, Leaky is greatly, greatly honored to say that we’ve been nominated for a Webby Award, the most prestigious Web accolade, in the Best Celebrity/Fan Site category. To say we’re excited is a … well it’s a bit of an understatement. And this time, THIS time, we’ve remembered to post about it on the VERY …read more!

PotterCast #34 Available for Download

Apr 11, 2006

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PotterCast #34, the first part of our call-in show from this weekend, is now available for download! First, a reminder: Our impersonations contest is still going on, and at stake is $30 at The Cauldron Shop. For more, click here. In this show: -It’s our second PotterCast Call-In Show – one of our next two …read more!

West Ham Football Manager Cites Harry Potter as Influence

Apr 10, 2006

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Alan Pardew, manager of the West Ham United Football Club says that the Harry Potter series, especially Prisoner of Azkaban has been a strong influence on him and on his team’s success this season. “‘I surround myself with strong characters, winners and people who I like to think have good, sensible morals. ‘I include all …read more!

Another Book Seven Release Date Rumor

Apr 10, 2006

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Today the Guardian newspaper featured a piece on UK Harry Potter book publishers Bloomsbury, and there was a mention of Book Seven “probably” being released next year. The article highlighted again the future plans of the company after the last book comes out. Quotage: The fact that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the latest …read more!

Clip From Rupert Grint Film “Driving Lessons”

Apr 10, 2006

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A clip from “Driving Lessons” a new film starring Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Julie Walters (Molly Weasley) is now online. As we told you previously, this film is to screen in a few weeks at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, and tickets are now available. To watch this lovely scene from the …read more!

Michael Gambon Performs in Dublin, Without Speaking a Word

Apr 09, 2006

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Michael Gambon is currently performing the title role in Samuel Beckett’s Eh Joe at Dublin’s Gate Theatre. The play is the stage premiere of a work originally written by Beckett for television in 1965, in which a middle aged man listens intently to the voice of an unseen woman, reacting powerfully to her words but …read more!

“Faith Healer” Starring Ralph Fiennes Previews on Broadway April 18

Apr 09, 2006

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Previously we told you that actor Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) will be starring in the play “Faith Healer.” Finishing a run in Ireland, this play will preview on Broadway this month, starting on April 18. Tickets to this show are now available, and you can order via this link. Ralph also recently filmed a new …read more!

New TV Series Starring Jason Isaacs on the Way

Apr 09, 2006

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Actor Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) will be starring in a new television series for Showtime called “Brotherhood”, which is set to debut on July 9 . The website for this adult program is now live, and you can see a video preview of Jason in this series, here. Jason also is set to star in …read more!

New Profile of Actor Timothy Spall

Apr 09, 2006

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The Financial Times has a good profile of actor Timothy Spall, who portrays Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter films. While Mr. Spall does not discuss his role in the Potter films, this article gives an in-depth look at his career and his battle against Leukaemia. Mr. Spall will also be seen in an upcoming …read more!



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