Harry Potter News

Snicket: HP a “nice young fictional man.”

Dec 16, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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In an interview with The Independent, Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler, who writes the A Series of Unfortunate Events books, the first movie of which is in theaters tomorrow) was asked what he thought of Harry Potter: Harry Potter seems like a very nice young fictional man. If I were in the habit of befriending fictional …read more!

The Sun: “Will it be a Harry Christmas?”

Dec 16, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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UK tabloid The Sun has picked up on yesterday’s article regarding the slight change to JKRowling.com and what it might mean for the publication of book six, even quoting TLC reader “Sky” in the piece. Thanks everyone who emailed!

Amazon.com Notification on Book Six: ‘Not in Forseeable Future’

Dec 15, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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A horde of you have e-mailed to tell us that Amazon.com has sent you this notice: “You previously signed up to be notified when Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) became available. Unfortunately, we’ve learned from our supplier that this item will not be available from our suppliers in the foreseeable future. Someone …read more!

Bravo Magazine Report on Goblet of Fire Filming

Dec 15, 2004

Posted by: SueTLC

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Jenna from DanRadcliffe.com let us know about a new report from the German magazine Bravo about the filming of the Goblet of Fire movie. Included are two small photos of the shoot, and film producer David Heyman is quoted as saying that 75 percent of the filming is completed. Click here to read the whole …read more!

Actors, PoA Nominated by BCFA

Dec 15, 2004

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The awards season is starting! Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson have just just scooped up Best Young Actor and Best Young Actress nods, respectively, from the Broadcast Film Critics Association for its 10th annual Critics’ Choice Awards, for their work in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. PoA was also nominated for Best Family …read more!

Jason Isaacs to Give Live Reading of Peter Pan

Dec 14, 2004

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Martyne let us know that Jason “Captain Hook” Isaacs will be participating in a live reading and performance of Peter Pan for the St. Ormands Steet Hospital – more information is available here. (Isaacs, who played Captain Hook in last year’s film Peter Pan, plays Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies.)

Tweak to JKRowling.com Welcome Page: Book Six On the Way?

Dec 14, 2004

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Extremely perceptive reader Potterfan has notified us that the “Welcome” note on JKRowling.com‘s front page has changed slightly in the past day from this: This is where I can tell you the truth about rumours or news stories, where I can share the extra information I haven’t put in the books, where I can give …read more!

Quirrell Speaks: An Interview with Actor Ian Hart

Dec 14, 2004

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The Daily Record has a new interview with actor Ian Hart, who played Professor Quirrell in the first Potter film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. He says that he had never read the books before auditioning for the role. When he went to buy the book, he was given the 2nd book, Chamber of …read more!

Double Trouble for Draco and Ginny

Dec 14, 2004

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The Cambridge News has a short interview with the two people who played the doubles for Draco and Ginny in the Prisoner of Azkaban film. Joe Parsison, who was the double in the scene where Draco gets his come-uppance, said “It was really cool. We got taken up there in a Mercedes each day and …read more!

Make- A-Wish Foundation and Harry Potter

Dec 14, 2004

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The Make-A-Wish Foundation is making one girl’s dream come true when she gets to meet the cast from the Harry Potter films. A young girl who suffers from the birth defect Spina Bifida is being flown to England to the set of the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film. Talking about the Harry …read more!



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