Harry Potter News

Brand New Deluxe Version of Half-Blood Prince Cover Art

May 11, 2005

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Scholastic has just released a brand new photo of the cover art on the Deluxe Version of Harry Potter and the Half – Blood Prince. According to this press release: “In this spectacular artwork for the Deluxe Edition, layers of mystery unfold in a forested glen, where we find Harry Potter and Dumbledore peering through …read more!

New MSN Video Interview with Daniel Radcliffe

May 11, 2005

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Andy, from Harry Potter Fan Zone, let us know that on MSN Video they have three video clips posted with the behind the scenes footage from the upcoming Goblet of Fire film. Among the clips is an extended interview ,parts of which aired on ABC this past weekend, with actor Daniel Radcliffe who spoke more …read more!

Golden Prisoner of Azkaban?

May 11, 2005

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The film trailer for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban has received a nomination in the category of “Best Music” at the Golden Trailer Awards. The awards will be presented on Thursday, May 26th in Los Angeles, CA. Thanks Brice!

“Hour” Approaching: Deadline for Convention Presentation Submissions Nears

May 10, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The deadline for submitting presentations, panels, roundtables, workshop and the like to The Witching Hour, the HP convention to take place in Salem, Mass., in October, is fast approaching. By Sunday the opportunity will have vanished, so if you’re thinking about it, get on it. More at the site’s submissions page. (One of the presenters …read more!

Bloomsbury.com: Half-Blood Prince Screensavers, More

May 10, 2005

Posted by: SueTLC

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Bloomsbury.com has added some very cool features on their website, including Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince screensavers and countdown clock for download in their “Fans” section of their Harry Potter website . There is a choice between the UK Children’s book covers and the Adults book covers for the screensavers. Please note that these …read more!

New Goblet Video, Interviews on E News Live

May 09, 2005

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Jenna, from Dan Radcliffe.com has some new Goblet of Fire film footage and interviews that aired on tonight’s E News Live. There are clips of Harry celebrating after passing the first task(did he toss the golden egg?), new interviews with Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, and even an interview clip with Stanislav Ianevski who plays …read more!

Comma added to GOF Poster

May 09, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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First it was news about hyphens, then question marks. Now we’re proud to present the next in Harry Potter punctuation news: the comma, which has been inserted into the GoF teaser poster on GobletofFire.com. The tag line now reads, “Difficult times lie ahead, Harry,” as you all said it should. See it HERE. Leave it …read more!

Jim Dale talks HBP’s US Audio

May 09, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Casey let us know that HP US audiobook reader Jim Dale recorded a little message about the upcoming audio book on BN.com.

Chamber Premiere Gives ABC Second-Place Saturday

May 09, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Saturday’s network premiere of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, which featured a GoF preview and the first GoF teaser, gave ABC a second-place showing in the ratings, next to Fox’s NASCAR broadcast, Variety reports today. Preliminary figures say 7.9 million people tuned in. (Oops! Headline now corrected to read ‘Saturday.’ Thanks to Michael.)

HBP Audio Books Available for Pre-Order

May 09, 2005

Posted by: KristinTLC

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You can now pre-order the audio HBPs through Amazon by clicking over to the Cauldron Shop (Click for: US, UK,



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