Harry Potter News

An Early Holiday Gift from the BBC

Nov 27, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

Actor Interviews

Newsround just emailed us to let us know that tomorrow, Thursday, 28 Nov November, they’re going to have a webchat lined up with Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright, Shirley Henderson and Christian Coulson. Its at 5:35 pm UK time, and there’s more information to be found here. Newsround will post it to their archives afterwards.

More Free Dobby – go to the rally!

Nov 26, 2002

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Ok. This is short notice and I apologize because today was INSANE in real life – but here you go, straight from the horse’s mouth: SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE FREE DOBBY! MOVEMENT Holiday Season Signals A Time For Gift Giving Fans of the blockbuster-hit film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets will recognize …read more!

Free Dobby

Nov 26, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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The official HP site in the US and the Warner Bros. Canadian website have more information on the Free Dobby movement!

“Porri Gatter and the Stone Philosopher”

Nov 26, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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First came “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.” Then, as if by magic, appeared a Russian version, “Tanya Grotter and Her Magic Double Bass.” Now, joining Tanya and Harry is another Russian version, “Porri Gatter and the Stone Philosopher”, a parody of the bestselling J.K. Rowling books that will hit bookstores at the end of …read more!

Policeman Fined over Harry Potter Fraud

Nov 26, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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The BBC News reports that a police officer who fooled a book dealer in an internet scam over a first edition Harry Potter book has been fined £750.

Daniel’s Stage Debut

Nov 26, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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One of our UK-based readers sent us the following report on her parents’ visit to “That Play That I Wrote” this past weekend. For those outside the UK, the play is based on a 60s Morecambe & Wise show. Morecambe and Wise were comedians and hit TV shows. On the TV shows they always had …read more!

Interview with Jason Isaacs

Nov 26, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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Russell Baillie of the New Zealand Herald talks to the actor about his role as Lucius Malfoy, upcoming projects, and if it was hard to act under “all that hair”.

Film Jerk: Harry Potter and the Mystery of Shaving

Nov 26, 2002

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Thanks FilmJerk, for this link to an article about the growth of the HP kids. My favorite part: [Warner Brothers] shouldn’t aim to alter the principals all that much and stick close to J.K. Rawlings [sic] and the film’s depiction of the characters-[Ron Weasley] should remain a redhead and Hermione can’t magically turn into a …read more!

More on Free Dobby

Nov 26, 2002

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Sweeping the nation, I tell ya – theaters are getting involved – donate clothes and free house elves around the world! A source sent us this bit about the movement: It seems the blockbuster hit film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets has inspired a grassroots movement! Fans of the film have found the …read more!

Potter Popularity

Nov 26, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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The BBC reports that CoS has become the fastest grossing UK film – beating its predecessor to set a new British record. The Chamber of Secrets is the only British film to have taken more than £30 million by its second weekend on release. It has taken about £1 million more than the first Potter …read more!



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