Harry Potter News

Terry Gilliam: I was the perfect guy to do Harry Potter

Aug 28, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Terry Gilliam is interviewed in the September 2, 2005 issue of Entertainment Weekly, and mentions projects that have passed, and those that he’s developed and worked on. Interviewer Gillian Flynn noted that JK Rowling wanted Gilliam for the Harry Potter films, and Gilliam replied: I was reading the script as I was flying to Los …read more!

Matthew Lewis Chat Transcript

Aug 27, 2005

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MuggleNet recently held an online chat with actor Matthew Lewis, who plays Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films. The chat transcript has now been posted, and you can read it here. Matthew talks about the making of Goblet of Fire, and confirms he will be back filming Order of the Phoenix in February of …read more!

Marilyn Manson Takes Swipe at Potter

Aug 27, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Marilyn Manson took a shot at Harry Potter when he accepted a “Kerrang!” award, the Sun reports. He said: “I get blamed for being bad but this kid is practicing witchcraft from a very early age which is totally unacceptable.” Thanks MN! Note: Mature content (ads) at the link

le NouvelObs on HP Fanfic

Aug 27, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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French magazine le NouvelObs has published an article about HP fanfic that quotes from TLC editor Heidi Tandy: “Heidi Tandy explains this popularity by the ease with which people can participate: “More than an litterary ambition, Harry’s adventures drive its readers to write. They are so fascinating, that it is impossible to just read them—you …read more!

WB: Goblet London Premiere Nov. 6; US Premiere Nov. 12 in NYC

Aug 26, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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WB has just confirmed that the London premiere of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will be Nov. 6, while the US one will be Nov. 12 in New York City.

Word of the Day

Aug 26, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Today’s Miami Herald notes that rhapdophobia is an unreasonable fear of magic wands. Guess that explains the Dursleys?

Special PotterCast/MuggleCast Edition!

Aug 26, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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There’s a new, surprise edition of Leaky’s PotterCast and MuggleNet’s MuggleCast available tonight. After the latest kerfuffle (the iTunes outCast episode!), we decided to join forcesfor a special tell-all in which we reveal some big secrets: what really happened with iTunes and what we – gasp – really think of each other. We hope you …read more!

Felton Says He’ll Work on Potter As Long as Possible

Aug 25, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Tom Felton, who plays Draco Malfoy, took part in a carp fishing tournament this weekend (video interview here at the site of the World Junior Carp Tournamnet, pictures here), in which he said he’ll do the HP films as long as they let him: “I’ll keep doing it as long as they want me to. …read more!

Direct Download Links to International Trailer Available

Aug 25, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Laurent has sent us download links for the international trailer at the official WB site: SuperHi Quality (.mov) High Quality (.mov) Medium Quality (.mov) Low Quality (.mov)

Joss Whedon on Directing Harry Potter

Aug 25, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Joss Whedon (Buffy, Angel, Firefly and Serenity mastermind who many Potter fans have said they’d love to see direct a Potter film) – recently took part in a chat with Empire Online in which he addresses the question (transcript on the Australian Serenity site): Iaamond: Joss, what can a Browncoat do to get you directing …read more!



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