Harry Potter News

But Chris Columbus called him a heart-throb!

Nov 28, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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Danny from TWW pointed us to this article in the Toronto Sun about Tom Felton who doesn’t mind that millions of kids the world over consider him one of the nastiest people on the planet. He also said: “I didn’t want to become too attached to things in the novels that might not end up …read more!

Newsround webchat time change

Nov 28, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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There’s been a time change for the Newsround webchat with Tom, Shirley, Christian and Bonnie – it’s now set for 5:35 pm UK time today. Use the Time Zone Converter to see what time that is for you.

WB Bans Use of “Harry”

Nov 27, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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From BBC News: Children hoping to celebrate a Harry Potter day in the Northumberland town of Alnwick have been told they cannot use the young wizard’s name for the event… The mayor of Alnwick, Councillor Key Gray, said: “I think it is sad because the children will be disappointed Paul Gee, council director of environment …read more!

Hail to EW

Nov 27, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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Entertainment Weekly, a brilliantly funny and delightful magazine, has just come out with another issue. In it there’s a funny little comparison of three films involving kids at boarding schools (Igby Goes Down, The Emperor’s Club and of course Harry), what’s funny is that they all have on red and gold scarves. It’s very cute …read more!

Leaky, Inc.

Nov 27, 2002

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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That’s right guys. You are now looking at Leaky, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation in New York State. What does this mean? It means we are moving ahead with the charity bidding plans. We can’t solicit yet as we are waiting for registration from the Attorney General’s office to come through. But GET READY, and we …read more!

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.



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