Harry Potter News

Chris Rankin to Attend PoA DVD Launch

Nov 16, 2004

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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

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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

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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

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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!

DVD Town Review of Prisoner of Azkaban

Nov 14, 2004

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DVD Town has posted their review of the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD. In a longer piece, the reviewer has much to say not only about the new look of the 3rd film, but the story as well. “I enjoyed the first two “Potters,” mind you, but I thought they were mostly …read more!

King: Potter is for Grown-Ups, You Dweebs

Nov 14, 2004

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The November 19 edition of Entertainment Weekly contains another bit of HP-championing by one of the series’ most famous fans, thriller mastermind Stephen King. King has been very vocal about his love for Potter, and very eloquent about it – and this time is no different: “I’m thankful that ‘Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell’, by …read more!

CBBC Newsround: New Daytime QWC Campsite Photos

Nov 14, 2004

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CBBC Newsround has added some very clear daytime photos of the Quidditch World Cup Campsite set for the upcoming Goblet of Fire film. There are 5 photos which you can see here. Also, CBBC Newsround has redesigned their Harry Potter page which you can check out here.

Weasley Family Invades Ministry of Mayhem

Nov 13, 2004

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Members of the Weasley family are due to appearing on the UK television program “Ministry of Mayhem” . TLC reader Emmy wrote to tell us that the cast members from the Harry Potter films are due to appear on the show which airs in the UK on Saturday, November 20th. The listing for the program …read more!

Rolling Stone: JKRowling Interview on PoA DVD is Best Surprise

Nov 13, 2004

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TLC Reader Christophers let us know that Rolling Stone Magazine has posted their list of the year’s best DVDs and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is ranked #9. In the Nov. 25th issue of the magazine, Peter Travers says that the “the interview with author J.K. Rowling is the no-bull surprise.” 9. Harry …read more!

Emma Watson Lights Up Christmas in England

Nov 12, 2004

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Actress Emma Watson ( Hermione Granger) will take part in the lighting of the Oxford Street Christmas Lights on Monday, November 15th. Miss Watson will be one of the celebrities to take part in the switch- on of the famous light display in London, England. Sponsored by the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban …read more!



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