Harry Potter News

Admin: Now you’ve done it –

Jul 29, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Look at that, you’ve broken our site again. 🙂 The comments feature was overloading the server, so we’ve switched back toYahooGroup posting until we can get switched over to a new server, which will be soon. All our Terms of Service rules still apply, you don’t have to join the group to post – be …read more!

Remembering Harry Isn’t Real

Jul 29, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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An editorial in The Beacon Journal examines the controversy surronding Harry Potter…a fictional character. But the parent must still be the parent. If a book is responsible for a child’s moral development, there is void that needs to be filled. Thanks for the tip, John!

Oldman Wins Custody of Children

Jul 29, 2003

Posted by: KristinTLC

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Harry Potter III actor Gary Oldman won custody of us his young sons after his ex-wife accused him of keeping one boy drugged – the judge instead found Oldman to be the better parent.

ALL the Newsweek Pics

Jul 28, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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We’ve got ’em, and we’ve got them scanned, and it includes our first real glimpse at an in-character Sirius. Much better. And Gambon as Dumbledore – check out the rings. This’ll tide us over nicely while we wait for some hi-res! 🙂 Alfonso Cuaron and Emma Watson Alfonso, Rupert and Dan in what appears to …read more!

HP Art Linkage

Jul 28, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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In my Nimbus 2003 in Pictures post, I forgot to give credit to the two excellent pieces of art (Sirius and Remus and Ron getting his badge) I photographed. The one of Ron was done by the wonderfully talented and terrifically sweet Alicey; for more of her work, check out Floo.nu; the one of Sirius …read more!

Eminem Is a Potter Fan

Jul 28, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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A variety of news sources, including Sky News have reported that the real Slim Shady is a really big fan of Harry Potter. Thanks to everyone who emailed us regarding this! Editor’s Note: The story is near the bottom of the page.

Potter Casting Opens in January

Jul 28, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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This new Newsround story says you can apply to be an extra in GoF as early as this January!

Michael Gambon As Dumbledore

Jul 27, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Thanks to Adam for finding this “hidden” picture on Newsweek’s site of Michael Gambon as Dumbledore.

Harry Helps Reading’s Reputation

Jul 27, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Boston Globe looks at Harry’s effect on the popularity of reading. Thanks for the tip, John!

HP Entertains Troops

Jul 27, 2003

Posted by: KristinTLC

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A brief interview with a mom who sent Harry overseas with her twenty-two year old son: “He thought they were so great; he got the other guys reading them,” Singleton said. “I don’t know if it’s because it takes him into a different world or what. That’s more reading than he’s done in a long …read more!



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