Harry Potter News

Dan to be on XM Kids

Nov 14, 2005

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On Friday, in XM Radio’s Kids channel (XM 116) at 11PM Eastern US time, Dan Radcliffe will be interviewed. While XM is only available over satellite radio in North America, if you don’t have it, you can sign up for a free three-day trial of the service here, and listen over your computer. If you …read more!

NYC Premiere Weekend

Nov 14, 2005

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Hey guys – we had an absolutely amazing time this weekend – not just because of the premiere and the hubbub, but because of the live PotterCast/MuggleCcast at the Union Square Barnes & Noble. It was incredible to meet so many of you and to see in person how much you love Emers- I mean, …read more!

Dan Radcliffe on Detroit Radio Tomorrow Morning

Nov 13, 2005

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Daniel Radcliffe will be appearing on “Mojo in the Morning” on WQKI/FM Radio in Detroit (95.5 on your radio dial) Monday morning, November 14. Dan will be interviewed LIVE, and the station will be giving away free passes to Goblet of Fire. The show airs from 6:00 – 10:00 a.m. The exact time of the …read more!

Cranky Old Men Review Goblet of Fire

Nov 13, 2005

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Statler and Waldorf of The Muppets have weighed in with their review of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on Movies.com. Click here to see how the film rates on the “Old Guy Hairdo Scale” and remember — these guys are notoriously hard to please! Note: GoF is the third film to be reviewed, …read more!

Harry Potter’s So-Called Life

Nov 13, 2005

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The Chicago Sun-Times is featuring a story about Harry and his peers entering the “murky marshes” of adolescence, and about the darker tone of Goblet. The piece includes interviews with Director Mike Newell, Producer David Heyman, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. Here’s a snippet about the PG13 rating: Newell is faithful to his darker vision. …read more!

Emma Watson – Growing Up Before the Camera

Nov 12, 2005

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The Sydney Morning Herald is running this feature about Emma Watson’s transformation from childhood to magazine cover girl. Emma states that the focus on her appearance for the Yule Ball scene made her uncomfortable: “Usually they’re trying to make me look as geeky as possible. But in that scene, Hermione is unrecognisable. So I had …read more!

Dan Radcliffe – “Flying But Grounded”

Nov 12, 2005

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Sunday’s San Francisco Chronicle has a terrific profile of Daniel Radcliffe, and his ability to remain down-to-earth amidst the Pottermania. The article discusses Dan’s parents’ role in keeping him grounded, and remarks that “[a]lthough he gives relatively few interviews, he does not flinch at potentially awkward questions. He is the kind of millionaire action-figure boy …read more!

WCBS Reports from the Red Carpet

Nov 12, 2005

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WCBS in New York City spoke to Mike Newell, Dan Radcliffe and a few fans who were waiting to catch a glimpse of the stars at tonights GoF premiere in New York. [A]s the popularity of the series continues to grow, so does the size of the premieres. “Normally you’d think the fans might dwindle …read more!

Sunday Mail Columnist: “Grown-Up Harry Fans Are Potty”

Nov 12, 2005

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Sunday Mail columnist Elaine Smith fires the newest salvo against adult Harry Potter fans, deeming them “potty” and claming that the books themselves “books are great for kids but asking me to read them for my own pleasure would be like inviting me to take up majorettes.”

GoF Review Round-up

Nov 12, 2005

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Lots more reviews are hitting newspapers, magazines and the internet this week, in advance of the release of Goblet of Fire. While our summary will be as spoiler-free as possible, please note that all of the reviews listed here will contain some degree of spoilers for the film. The Scotsman‘s review was generally positive. “Harry …read more!



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