Harry Potter News

Warner Brothers Harry Potter “Screen Mate” Desktop Program

Nov 10, 2004

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In conjunction with the Time Turner Sweepstakes and the impending Prisoner of Azkaban DVD release, Warner Brothers has released a desktop program that lets you select from different screensavers, allows you to access pages of the official Potter website directly, drops the shrunken head down from the top of the screen to shout things at …read more!

“I Wanna Be A Wizard ” Sweepstakes for Walk-on Role in Goblet of Fire Film

Nov 10, 2004

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As we told you previously, The Kids’ WB and Warner Home Video are holding a contest with a chance to win a walk-on role in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film. The “I Wanna Be A Wizard” sweepstakes starts Monday, November 22nd running through Friday, November 26th. In order to win, …read more!

Harry Potter Magical Trading Cards Game

Nov 10, 2004

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Warner Brothers has launched the Harry Potter Magical Trading Cards online game. The cards are characters, backgrounds or objects from movie scenes. Players collect cards by answering movie questions and trading with other players. Need tips or want to trade? Discuss the game in their online forum. Have fun!

Mexican Fans – Win a Trip to London!

Nov 10, 2004

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Mexican fans age five to fifteen who have American visa and passport have a chance to win a trip to London for the PoA DVD Launch Party on November 18. The contest, sponsored by EsMas.com and Canal 5, involves simply answering ten questions. Winners will be announced on November 11th. See the link above for …read more!

Brief Harry Mentions in Psychology Today Magazine

Nov 10, 2004

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Harry Potter was referenced twice in the October 2004 issue of Psychology Today: 1. “Taking Liberties” A wheelchair-bound soccer referee. A blind woman who can teach home economics. A disabled woman who can’t dial the phone, but can read Harry Potter in Dutch. The arresting new film Freedom Machines explores how technology, such as the …read more!

Floo Network Page Update

Nov 09, 2004

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The Floo Network Home Page has been updated and revised for this month. There are a few new features including new weather feeds from the Dragon Reserve in Romania, and Beauxbatons Academy in France, as well as a feed from the Ministry of Magic (which changes quite dramatically sometimes, depending on the mood of Magical …read more!

Happy Birthday Brendan Gleeson

Nov 09, 2004

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Today actor Brendan Gleeson( Mad-Eye Moody, GoF) turns 49. Happy Birthday Brendan! Also, Mr. Gleeson will be seen in the upcoming Kingdom of Heaven film with David Thewlis (Lupin) and Orlando Bloom.

Warner Brothers “Time Turner Sweepstakes” for Chance to Interview JKR and the Trio

Nov 08, 2004

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Warners Brothers is launching today their “Time Turner Sweepstakes” in which the Grand Pize winner will get the chance to interview author J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. The winner will be flown to London, England to conduct the interview which will appear on the Harry Potter and …read more!

Happy Birthday Chris Rankin

Nov 08, 2004

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Today actor Chris Rankin(Percy Weasley) turns 21. Happy Birthday Chris! Cheers!

Author Terry Pratchett Talks About J.K.Rowling

Nov 07, 2004

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In a recent interview with The Age, best-selling fantasy author Terry Pratchett talks about fellow writer J.K. Rowling. The article discusses his fantasy books,then moves to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings of which Terry Pratchett says: “I probably still venerate Tolkien but I don’t consider him to be the greatest author that has ever …read more!



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