Harry Potter News

Waylett Breaks Wrist

Feb 15, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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HP actor Jamie Waylett said on his online diary (which includes a pic of him in his sling) that he fell off his bike and fractured his wrist. He doesn’t seem to be ruling out conspiracies: John said nobody was near me when I fell….But I’m sure I was pushed…. And I bet it was …read more!

JKR Funded Film About Domestic Violence, Company Says

Feb 15, 2005

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British Newspaper Daily Express reported today that J.K. Rowling helped fund a film about domestic violence, Friday Night Shirt. Reader Mikey sent us links to the film’s production site and its background page, which says, “As well as attracting top industry professionals, the film’s important message caught the eye of Bestselling Author JK Rowling (‘Harry …read more!

Bloomsbury.com: Harry Hearts Who?

Feb 14, 2005

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Here’s a bit of Valentines fun news. TLC reader Jim wrote to let us know that Bloomsbury.com has added this countdown calendar for the release of Half-Blood Prince. While this calendar is nice, the thing that caught my eye was that if you put your mouse on today’s date, the 14th, and click, a special …read more!

HP Lexicon’s Lovey Makover

Feb 13, 2005

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Our Floo Network partner, the Harry Potter Lexicon, has had a bit of a Valentine’s makeover, thanks to the talented Laura Freeman. Laura did the artwork for the Lexicon’s winter theme as well, and is justifiably famous in the fandom for being the artist whose picture of the Marauders Jo Rowling once had on her …read more!

Accio, First British HP Convention, Details Schedule, Speakers

Feb 13, 2005

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The team of Accio, the first HP convention to take place in Britain, has announced its programming today. The details, including a timetable, are available at the convention’s site, Accio.org.uk. Accio will take place July 29 through July 31 at the University of Reading, UK. Presentations, panels, speehces, games, a feast and more are planned. …read more!

Grammy News: Lord of the Rings beats PoA

Feb 13, 2005

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Some disappointing news tonight for Potter fans. Previously we told you the soundtrack by composer John Williams for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was nominated for a Grammy award. In ceremonies before the broadcast of tonight’s awards show, some early awards were announced. Howard Shore’s score for Lord of the Rings: Return of …read more!

Xpose Magazine Feature on Harry Potter

Feb 13, 2005

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The new issue of magazine “Xpose”contains a big feature on the Harry Potter films this month. In an article about “13 magical moments from the Harry Potter series”, one highlight posted on their website takes a look at the owl post scene from the first film. This issue of the magazine features a cover photo …read more!

New Goblet of Fire Photo of Harry and Golden Egg

Feb 13, 2005

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MuggleNet has received a scan of a newpaper article that has new photo from the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film. Published in the Telegraph Magazine, it is a photo of Harry looking at the Golden Egg. The accompanying article talks about the special effects that will be used in the fourth Potter …read more!

New Lego Goblet of Fire Sets

Feb 12, 2005

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Some spoiler pictures of the brand new Lego sets for the Goblet of Fire film are now online. There are five sets which surfaced on lego specialty website Legacek.cz.Andy, from Harry Potter Fan Zone let us know about these cool sets which you can see below: * The Durmstrang Ship * Harry and the Hungarian …read more!

Goblet of Fire Film News: Info on Weird Sisters Group

Feb 12, 2005

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There is a new interview in the Melbourne Herald Sun where Harry Potter producer David Heyman reveals some details about the appearance of the Weird Sister band in the upcoming Goblet of Fire film. David Heyman describes the music of the band as “rock’n’roll with an 80’s feel and a little bit of weirdness.” Singer …read more!



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