Harry Potter News

PotterCast #32 Now Available

Mar 28, 2006

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PotterCast #32 is ready for downloading! . In this show: -Melissa podcasts from Las Vegas, with a Lumos 2006 update -Start sending in your RSVPs for the live podcast to [email protected]: make sure to include how many people are in your group and whether or not you’re registered for Lumos. Like NY, this doesn’t guarantee …read more!

Robert Pattinson Film “Dark Kingdom” Debuts on Sci-Fi Channel

Mar 28, 2006

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Actor Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory) is in the cast of the movie Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King, which made its television debut last night on the Sci-Fi Channel. Part One will re-air tonight at 7pm (ET) followed by the new Part Two of this film at 9pm (ET). Robert is playing the role of Giselher, …read more!

Happy Birthday, Mike Newell

Mar 28, 2006

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Goblet of Fire film director Mike Newell is celebrating his 64th birthday today. Happy Birthday Mike!

Cauldron Shop Update: Hermione’s Earrings and More

Mar 27, 2006

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We’ve got a great update for you from The Cauldron Shop, your spot for official HP merchandise: New in the shop: Hermione’s Yule Ball earrings from the Noble Collection The Hufflepuff pin, joining its fellows in our new pin category Mudblood Juniors T-Shirt The TriWizard Tournament Watch The Hermione at Hogwarts Doll The HP Bookmark …read more!

GoF is UK’s All Time Fastest-Selling DVD

Mar 27, 2006

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Newsround reports today that the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire DVD is the fastest-selling DVD in the UK, ever. Quotage: “Just under three copies flew off the shelves every second during the first six days of its release. And on the very first day it hit the shops, Monday 20 March, six copies …read more!

Photos of Rupert Grint, Phelps Twins in Rome for Potter Movie Marathon

Mar 26, 2006

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Last week we told you that actors Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred & George) would be attending a Harry Potter movie marathon in Rome being held in conjunction with the release of the Goblet of Fire DVD in Italy. That event was held tonight, and RupertGrint.net has now posted some …read more!

Three New Hagrid’s Hut Set Photos from Phoenix Filming

Mar 26, 2006

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Three more photos of Hagrid’s Hut from the filming of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix have now emerged online. Expectro-Patronum.com let us know that in these new set photos, you can see the blue screen they have set up in the background of the Hut. There is also a closeup photo of …read more!

Two More Award Noms for Goblet of Fire

Mar 26, 2006

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has received two more award nominations. First, Canada’s Spacey Viewer Coice Awards have listed the film in the “Favourite Movie” category. Vote here. The Spacey Award winners will be announced May 27. The Hugo Awards, to be presented at L.A.Con IV Science Fiction Festival on August 26, list …read more!

New Interview with Actor Jason Isaacs in Xpose Magazine

Mar 25, 2006

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The March issue of Xpose magazine contains a new interview with actor Jason Isaacs, who discusses his role as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies. In this good four page interview which is titled “A Perfect Villain”, Jason talks about his enjoyment of the role and possible future appearances in the Harry Potter movies. …read more!

Possible J.K. Rowling Appearance at Book Awards; Confirmed Interview Airing on Channel 4 in Summer

Mar 24, 2006

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UPDATE: CBBC Newsround has now confirmed that Jo will in fact be interviewed on the Richard & Judy program; broadcast date is still undecided but probably in either June or July. Last month we told you that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince had been nominated for the WHSmith Book of the Year at the …read more!



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