Harry Potter News

“Herald Hunt”-ers can get free GoF preview tickets

Nov 04, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Miami Herald has an ad today offering complimentary passes to an advance screening of GoF, scheduled for Sunday, November 13. Passes can be picked up this Sunday, November 6, at noon at Coral Gables City Hall, in tandem with Dave Barry’s Herald Hunt. I learned yesterday that it’s likely that I will be at …read more!

Scholastic Responds on Sales Issue

Nov 04, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Book Standard reported yesterday on Scholastic’s response to a claim in The Independent last week that sales of HBP in the US were not as high as expected. Kyle Good, vice president of corporate communications and media relations for Scholastic, responded to the The Independent article in a statement Monday evening. “I wish to …read more!

High Sales Mark Book Six Release in Denmark

Nov 04, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Linda let us know that azkaban.dk reported that 125,000 copies of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince have already sold in Denmark in the three weeks since its release. Gyldendal, the HP publisher in Denmark, say that they printed 120,000 copies befor the release of the book, then had to print another 5000 copies. As …read more!

Update from WB: Live London Goblet Premiere Footage

Nov 03, 2005

Posted by: SueTLC

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We have an update for you from WB about the coverage of the London Goblet of Fire premiere. Warner Brothers will be carrying live streaming footage for us at this link of all the festivities at the Leicester Square Odeon on Sunday, November 6th starting at 17.00 GMT (12pm ET). Long time readers will remember …read more!

New Clip on “Ellen” Monday November 7th

Nov 03, 2005

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Readers Jessica, Ben and Oma let us know that today on the “Ellen“show, it was announced that yet another brand new exclusive clip from Goblet of Fire will be aired on Monday, November 7th. The show is syndicated so please check your local listings. Thanks guys!

The Dark Lord Casts His Mark on WB

Nov 03, 2005

Posted by: SueTLC

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The Dark Lord has cast his mark on the WB; on the WB Harry Potter site that is! We showed you the sneak look at the site last week. The site is now up and running– check it out…if you dare 😉

Dinner in the Great Hall Contests

Nov 03, 2005

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As mentioned in the AOL UK Contest post below, there are now multiple contests for a trip to London and have dinner on the Hogwarts Great Hall film set at Leavesden Studios. Singapore Channel 5 is also now promoting this contest for residents of Singapore to enter to win the trip to London in early …read more!

UK Goblet of Fire Premiere and Contest News

Nov 03, 2005

Posted by: SueTLC

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Live in the UK and want to attend this weekend’s Goblet of Fire premiere in London? Well, perhaps you can if you are lucky enough to win two tickest in a contest sponsored by Classic FM. The contest is just about over, but if you listen to the station and when they play parts of …read more!

TLC Hosts Goblet of Fire IMAX Showings in Select Cities

Nov 03, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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We’re happy to announce that TLC will once again play host to IMAX events to coincide with the release of the newest HarryPotter film. We’ll be presenting events in select cities, featuring hosts from TLC as well as some of your favorite sites, including Fiction Alley, DanRadcliffe.com, and HPANA. Many of you remember how much …read more!

Filius Flitwick Rides the Wave

Nov 02, 2005

Posted by: SueTLC

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Hogwarts! Are you ready for some rockin’ good fun? Then check out this great new footage we have tonight of the festivities at the Yule Ball. Previously, we told you about an interview broadcast on BBC4 with musician Jarvis Cocker that contained a clip of the band playing at the Yule Ball. TLC reader Richard …read more!



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