Harry Potter News

GoF Shown 220 Miles Above Earth

Nov 23, 2005

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Business Wire reports that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was screened for the crew of the International Space Station, thanks to a special arrangement with Warner Brothers. “International Space Station Commander William McArthur got a very special viewing of ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ this week. McArthur, a NASA Astronaut, is …read more!

First Official Voldemort Photo and Clip

Nov 23, 2005

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Straight from WB, see the first official hi-res photo of Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort right here – enjoy! And now, a clip from WB: QT (Low) QT (Med) QT (Hi) Real Player (Low) Real Player (Med) Real Player (Hi) Real Player (Super) WMV (Low) WMV (Med) WMV (Hi) WMV (Super)

Richard Griffiths Ejects Cell Phone User from Theatre

Nov 22, 2005

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Richard Griffiths, who portrays Uncle Vernon in the Harry Potter films, ordered a woman to leave Wyndham’s Theatre because her cell phone rang several times during a matinee performance of “Heroes.” It was during the penultimate scene that Griffiths, 58, addressed the woman directly from the stage. He said: “Could the person whose mobile phone …read more!

Gleeson, Fiennes Profiled in Premiere

Nov 22, 2005

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In the December 2005/January 2006 issue of Premiere magazine, GoF actors Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes are profiled. Brendan Gleeson is highlighted as a “Scene Stealer” on page 34. “When Brendan Gleeson was 34 years old, he came to a crossroads: He could continue teaching at a Dublin secondary school or pursue his lifelong dream …read more!

Goblet of Fire and the Oscar Awards

Nov 22, 2005

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While Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has just been released in movie theaters, the campaign to promote the film for possible nomination for an Oscar Award has already begun. Ads are now appearing on Ebay, taken from movie trade publications, promoting the new Harry Potter film for consideration for awards given by the …read more!

Happy Harry Hanukkah, Israel!

Nov 22, 2005

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The Jerusalem Post reports that the Hebrew translation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be in stores December 22 — just in time for Hanukkah. Israeli HP fans will also be delighted that the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire opens there on December 8. The full article can be read …read more!

Master the Magic of the Goblet of Fire Videogame

Nov 22, 2005

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We’ve told you previously about the very fun EA Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire video game website. If you have not been there lately, this editor is thrilled to report that the site has been updated. All the new spells are open as you play a mini-game on the site, and you can …read more!

GoF Sheet Music Available Online

Nov 22, 2005

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Musicnotes.com, which carries sheet music for all the Harry Potter films’ soundtracks, has just added the Goblet of Fire soundtrack to its collection. Sheet music can be ordered as traditional hardcopy or as digital files. You can also hear digital samples from each song if you download their (free) software. So, all you musicians out …read more!

Followup: Goblet of Fire Record Breaking Box Office Numbers

Nov 22, 2005

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We told you previously about the amazing early estimates of weekend box office totals for the release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Box Office Mojo.com has an updated number for us now; Goblet of Fire earned a whopping $102.3 million dollars in its opening weekend. Coming Soon. com is reporting that the …read more!

Pics of the Phelps Twins in Woodridge

Nov 22, 2005

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This weekend, James and Oliver Phelps made an appearance in Woodridge, IL, to do a signing and appear at a screening of Goblet of Fire; thanks to our readers, you can check pics out right here! Thanks guys.



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