Harry Potter News

Screengrabs of Hogwarts Map from PoA DVD

Nov 20, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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We’ve uploaded some screen grabs of the JKR-drawn map of Hogwarts that appears on the PoA DVD. Enjoy! The whole map Closer up (this is working now 🙂

Phelps Twins to Appear on CBBC’s “Smile”

Nov 20, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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We’ve just had word from the Phelps that the twins will appear on Children BBC’s “Smile” tomorrow (Sunday) morning, presumably to promote the PoA DVD. “Smile” is on BBC2 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. GMT. The twins will most likely appear after 9 a.m.

Producer Heyman “Cautiously Optimistic” for Kids’ Return to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Nov 20, 2004

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At the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD launch, Producer David Heyman said to assembled reporters that he is optimistic about the return of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint for the film version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, to be adapted for the screen by Michael Goldenberg and rumored to be …read more!

Sunday Telegraph: Underwater Filming at Leavesden

Nov 20, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Sunday Telegraph quotes David Heyman from the DVD launch talking about some of the tremendous sets from Azkaban: “We have had to build a dedicated tank which was incredibly involved, but I think it will look spectacular,” he said. Filming has taken place in short bursts, with divers supplying oxygen to actors Daniel Radcliffe, …read more!

Reminder: Weasley Family on Ministry of Mayhem

Nov 20, 2004

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Quick reminder that the Weasley family is on iTV’s Ministry of Mayhem about…now!

Muggle Rides Knight Bus

Nov 19, 2004

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A muggle reporter for The Telegraph was able to hop a ride on The Knight Bus and has a fun story about his adventures. Standing in front, the headlights give the impression that they’re coming to get you. Its eyes, reminiscent of Herbie Goes Bananas, look cheekily uncooperative. The air is thick with magic and, …read more!

Guardian Interview with Dame Maggie Smith

Nov 19, 2004

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The Guardian newspaper has a new interview with actress Maggie Smith( Professor McGonagall) It is a good feature on Maggie Smith’s career, however the acclaimed actress only mentions very briefly her work on the upcoming Goblet of Fire film.

More photos from the BBC

Nov 19, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The BBC has uploaded more images from last night’s PoA DVD launch party – we’ve seen some before, but others are new. Enjoy!

WB: Director for OotP Not Yet Chosen

Nov 19, 2004

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Two separate WB spokespeople emphatically told TLC today that the info that David Yates has already been chosen as director for OotP is false. Many directors are in the mix and in talks with producers, they said, including Yates. David Heyman told people at last night’s DVD launch party that we’ll have an official director …read more!

TLC PoA DVD Launch Party Report Part I

Nov 19, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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By Melissa Anelli for TLC The invite said it well enough. An accordion Marauder’s Map, the first words inside read, “Daylight will throw more light on a night time encounter,” mysterious words that should have been clue enough that we should expect something thrilling. It started with the soft drinks, which came in potions-worthy beakers …read more!



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