Harry Potter News

Rumour: Franz Ferdinand Band NOT in GoF?

Nov 18, 2004

Posted by: SueTLC

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Today , British tabloid The Mirror is saying that Scottish group Franz Ferdinand would not be appearing in the upcoming Goblet of Fire afterall. Previously the band had said that they were to appear as the Weird Sisters group for the Yule Ball scene in the next Potter film. However, the newspaper is quoting the …read more!

Coming Up on TLC: PoA DVD Launch Report

Nov 17, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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I’m happy to report that TLC will be reporting from the PoA DVD Launch, to be held tomorrow night in London. Check back here for lots of great pictures, interviews, and details.

Photo Stills from PoA

Nov 17, 2004

Posted by: KristinTLC

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HPANA has posted a collection of photo stills from deleted scenes that appear on the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD. At Hungarian Honeydukes, you’ll find screencaps from the bonus section of the DVD. Thanks to both sites for the links!

PoA DVD Transcripts of Interview with Trio, Oldman, and Thewlis

Nov 17, 2004

Posted by: SueTLC

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We have the transcript from Warner Brothers of an interview that is included on the soon to be released Prisoner of Azkaban DVD. There is an interview conducted with the trio of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson along with the shrunken head from the Knight Bus scene. This editor’s favourite bit: I think …read more!

Harry Potter Cast Members Support Big Book Auction

Nov 17, 2004

Posted by: SueTLC

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Actors from the Harry Potter films are once again lending their support to charity. Cast members have donated their signatures and a book for “The Big Book Auction” with proceeds going to LEPRA, a UK medical charity which helps fight leprosy and HIV/AIDS world wide. Contributing to this auction which starts today on Ebay are: …read more!

Goldenberg to Write Script for OotP

Nov 17, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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HP Executive Producer David Heyman told a group of reporters, incluing TLC and MuggleNet, a week ago that writer Michael Goldenberg (Peter Pan) will pen the script for Order of the Phoenix. Heyman says Steve Kloves, who adapted the first four films, made the decision to move on completely on his own, in order to …read more!

Chris Rankin to Attend PoA DVD Launch

Nov 16, 2004

Posted by: SueTLC

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Actor Chris Rankin(Percy Weasley) has posted on his website that he will be attending the launch of the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD on Thursday, November 18th. As we told you previously, the launch will be attended by many HP film cast members, and will be held at The Honourable Society of Middle Temple in London, …read more!

Corman, Potter Publicist, Dies at 65

Nov 15, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Associated Press reports that Judy Corman, head publicist for Harry Potter‘s US publishers, Scholsatic, has died at age 65 of cancer. She passed away in her home, a spokesperson for Scholastic said. “She was so strong and had such a strong spirit, I never thought she would lose a battle with anything,” Dick Robinson, …read more!

Emma Watson Flips the Switch on Christmas

Nov 15, 2004

Posted by: SueTLC

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Today, Harry Potter actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) took part in the official lighting of a Christmas light display in London, England. Flipping the switch on the Oxford Street Christmas Lights, Miss Watson was thrilled to take part in the festivities. She told CBBC Newsround : “I have wanted to do it ever since I …read more!

Clang! Door Shuts on JKRowling.com

Nov 15, 2004

Posted by: SueTLC

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Clang! The door to J.K.Rowling’s office on J.K.Rowling.com is closed once again, and the “Do Not Disturb!” sign is back. Thanks Di and Bel!



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