Harry Potter News

John Williams’ Grammy Nominations

Jan 07, 2003

Posted by: John Admin

News

Composer John Williams has been nominated for two Grammy Awards for his work on the soundtrack of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: “Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media” and “Best Instrumental Composition (Hedwig’s Theme).”

Jim Dale Appearing in “Comedians”

Jan 07, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Jim Dale, Tony Award winner and one of the two talented actors to voice Harry Potter books on tape, is currently appearing in a revival of Trevor Griffiths’ play Comedians, directed by Scott Elliott, at the Samuel Beckett Theater (410 42nd St., New York City). A 1970s comedy about the rigors of making it in …read more!

Rupert Grint Bought Large Xmas Present for His Family

Jan 06, 2003

Posted by: John Admin

News

The Sun (yes, we know!) reports that Rupert Grint bought a new house for his almost-Weasley-sized family in Hertford.

Rupert Grint Bought Large Xmas Present for His Family

Jan 06, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

The Sun (yes, we know!) reports that Rupert Grint bought a new house for his almost-Weasley-sized family in Hertford.

“Harry Potter” Box Office News

Jan 06, 2003

Posted by: John Admin

News

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was the top-selling movie in the UK for 2002, according to Yahoo news. In addition, an article from Screen Daily reports that the film passed the $500m mark at the box office over the weekend.

“Harry Potter” Box Office News

Jan 06, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was the top-selling movie in the UK for 2002, according to Yahoo news. In addition, an article from Screen Daily reports that the film passed the $500m mark at the box office over the weekend.

AICN about PoA and GoF

Jan 06, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

GoFFilm

Thanks Craig, for pointing out these Aint It Cool News rumblings from Moriarty. Sounds good, so here’s hoping there’s truth here: HARRY POTTER & THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2004) Directed by Alphonso Cuaron. Written by Steve Kloves. Early word coming in here at the Moriarty Labs is that Cuaron is shaking up this franchise, and …read more!

Sean Biggerstaff Article in Ignite Magazine

Jan 06, 2003

Posted by: John Admin

News

Our friends over at SeanBiggerstaff.com have uploaded a scan of an article from Ignite Magazine in two parts, here and here. The size of the scans is pretty large, though, so if you have a dial-up it might take a while to pull it down.

Harry Potter and LOTR Fertile Ground for Pet Names in UK

Jan 06, 2003

Posted by: John Admin

News

Or maybe not. SlowFox let us know about an article in today’s Daily Telegraph which states that UK vets report a dramatic rise last year in dogs and cats being named after characters from Tolkien and the Harry Potter films. Films, not books. The top ten list posted in the paper for cats and dogs …read more!

Internet Movie Database (IMDB)

Jan 05, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

Alright everyone: I love the IMDB, you love the IMDB, we all love the IMDB, but their posting Ian McKellen as the new Dumbledore does not mean it’s fact. The IMDB has a notoriously high tolerance for rumours, and notoriously high record of posting information Joe Blow off the street sends in. It’s a wonderful …read more!



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