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JKR Agency: Rowling Not Slated to Attend Peace Conference

Dec 06, 2004

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Representatives from J.K. Rowling’s literary agency, Christopher Little, have just informed us that there is no truth in the recent report that J.K. Rowling is a possible attendee at a Spain peace conference.

John Williams Receives Kennedy Center Honor

Dec 05, 2004

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Tonight film composer John Williams was one of six who received this year’s Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC. These awards are presented here in the US as a national recognition of excellence in the arts. John Williams, the prolific composer of many film scores including those of the first three Harry Potter films, was …read more!

Happy Birthday Hagrid!

Dec 05, 2004

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Blimey! J.K.Rowling has updated her site to say that today(Dec 6th already in the UK) is Hagrid’s Birthday! Happy Birthday to a giant of fellow! Cheers!

Waylett: Yule Ball Set Best Set in All Four Films

Dec 05, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Jamie Waylett (a.k.a Vincent Crabbe) has updated his blog today with a tidbit of info on the upcoming filming of the Yule Ball, which will start soon: The set for the ball is fantastic, probably the best set in all the four films, even if I was allowed to tell you what it looked like, …read more!

Harry Potter Novels Make Australian Top Book List

Dec 05, 2004

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Australians recently had a chance to vote in a “My Favourite Book” competition of all time favourite books. According to The Daily Telegraph , all five of the Harry Potter novels made the final list of 100 best-loved books. In the top ten group, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was ranked at …read more!

Launch Party Report 2: Matt Lewis and Alfie Enoch Chat It Up

Dec 04, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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(Click each pic for larger version) Every once in a while an interview comes along where little to no real interviewing happens. Sometimes the interview subjects launch into such natural, relaxed conversation that the best thing any reporter can do is sit back, press “record” and have fun. At the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD launch, …read more!

GIVE A GALLEON: Get a Clue 3!

Dec 03, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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It’s that time again! TLC’s Third Annual Get a Clue drive is here! Last year, we sold more than 800 T-Shirts, and through your generosity we were able to donate more than $6,000 to Book Aid International on behalf of Potter fans worldwide. This year, we hope you have your Galleons ready. Our very-limited edition …read more!

J.K. Rowling Possible Visit to Spain Peace Conference

Dec 02, 2004

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A Spanish newspaper today reported that J.K. Rowling may possibly attend a world peace conference next year in Spain. This is to be an international forum with a focus on solidarity and peace. Several world leaders and famous individuals have been invited to attend this conference tenatively scheduled for early summer 2005 in Galicia, Spain. …read more!

Snowflakes for Charity

Dec 02, 2004

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Mary GrandPre, illustrator of the US edition of the Harry Potter novels, is contributing her work to charity. As part of a fundraising effort raise money for cancer research, Mary GrandPre has donated an original painted wood snowflake for auction. This is part of the “Robert’s Snow” auction on Ebay, with the proceeds to benefit …read more!

The People’s Choice: “Prisoner of Azkaban”

Dec 02, 2004

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban has received two nominations for this year’s “The People’s Choice Awards“. These are awards where we fans can go vote for our favorite film, actor and so forth. Prisoner of Azkaban is nominated in the category of “Favorite Sequel.” Actor Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) has been nominated as …read more!



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