Harry Potter News

Harry in Hangul

Dec 06, 2003

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From TLC reader Glenn: Seoul’s Kyobo Bookstore (the biggest and nicest one in Seoul) now has Order of the Phoenix in Hangul (the written language for Korean). The HP books in Korea (and some other Asian countries) are broken into multiple volumes, presumably to make the cost seem less. (it doesn’t if you read the …read more!

HP On Access Hollywood

Dec 06, 2003

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The show finally aired, and HPANA.com has a transcript from a quick-typing fan. If you run across video clips, let us know!

Harry in Hungarian

Dec 05, 2003

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The Hungarian translation of Order of the Phoenix has been released – click here for photos of at least one bookstore’s midnight event. Thanks to Laci for the link!

First Lady a Harry Potter Fan

Dec 05, 2003

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Laura Bush has included Harry Potter in her Christmas decorating at the White House: Good Morning America: MRS. BUSH: The theme this year is a Season of Stories. Of course, as an old librarian and a lifelong reader, it was really fun to choose my favorite books. On the mantels we have Harry Potter. On …read more!

Emma Watson Interview

Dec 04, 2003

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The December issue of the French magazine ONE has an interview with Emma Watson, which Winky from PotterWorldOnline has kindly translated for us. Our thanks to her! Scan One Scan Two [TLC NOTE: Winky asked us to clean up any of her translation mistakes. We think she did a wonderful job, but do keep in …read more!

Grammy Nominations

Dec 04, 2003

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Harry has earned two – Best Score Soundtrack Album For A Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media (Award to Composer(s) for an original score created specifically for, or as a companion to, a current legitimate motion picture, television show or series or other visual media.) Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets John Williams, …read more!

Magician Works on PoA

Dec 04, 2003

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Illusionist Paul Kieve reports on his website that he was a consultant for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: He has taught Magic to several members of the cast including Daniel Radcliffe & Emma Watson (Hermione and Harry), as well as holding the first ever on-set Magic class! Thanks to Bart for the link!

Stephen Fry Interview

Dec 03, 2003

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MuggleNet has posted scans of the Herald Sun’s interview with Harry Potter audio book narrator Stephen Fry. Scan 1 Scan 2

Forbes’ Most Powerful Women in Hollywood List

Dec 03, 2003

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J.K. Rowling is #55 on Forbes’ latest list. How do they determine this – do they make them all arm wrestle? Thanks to Sue & Charlie for the link!

Emma Thompson on HBO

Dec 03, 2003

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Thanks to the many readers who wrote to let us know about Prisoner of Azkaban actress Emma Thompson’s new movie, Angels in America, which will play on HBO (see link for dates and times). In particular, thanks to Patrick for pointing us to three different photos from the movie of the lovely Ms. Thompson



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