Harry Potter News

Everything comes full circle

Nov 05, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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Not only does Sean Biggerstaff say on the Diary section of his site that his kilt is Ancient Hunting Robertson, he also links to John’s picture of him that we posted on Sunday here on The Leaky Cauldron.

Still more premiere pics over

Nov 05, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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Still more premiere pics over at Empire Online.

Here’s the full schedule for

Nov 05, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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Here’s the full schedule for the HBO First Look at Chamber of Secrets. If you missed it last night (and there are interviews we haven’t seen anywhere else yet) it will be on a few dozen more times this month.

Los Angeles Times: “Fantasy, Driven by Reality”

Nov 04, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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Thank you to Coming Soon for this link to an LA Times article on the upcoming Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings films. My favourite quote: “The first movie, I wanted more Alan Rickman,” [director Chris] Columbus said. “The second movie, I wanted more Alan Rickman. But we focused on the story, which follows …read more!

A Fortune for a First Edition

Nov 04, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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The Telegraph is carrying an article on how first editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone can command up to £16,000 (UK). Signed copies reach around £20,000.

Interview with David Proud of Electronic Arts

Nov 04, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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Website Gamer.tv speaks to David Proud, one of producers of the Chamber of Secrets game. Quotage: Gamer.tv: You’ve used original, non-published elements of Joanne Rowling’s Harry Potter fiction as well as some new EA-scripted events. Why did you deviate from the existing Chamber of Secrets story? Derek Proud: We have expanded on the story in …read more!

Pics from the Premiere Party

Nov 04, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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Thank you to Annie for this link to a premiere picture gallery from Chris Rankin’s website.

The Guardian has an interesting

Nov 04, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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The Guardian has an interesting article about Chamber of Secrets, which quotes a movie biz expert as saying, “There are so many sequels out and about that I wonder whether people are tiring of seeing the same thing again and again.” Those of us who’ve read all four HP books (to date) certainly aren’t likely …read more!

JKR: Order of the Phoenix 38 Chapters Long (one more than GoF)

Nov 04, 2002

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Click this link right now! The BBC has uploaded video of Lizo Mzimba’s coverage of the Potter premiere, with a great quote from JKR, after Lizo asked how many chapters are in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: JKR: At the moment it’s 38. I know, Lizo, I know. [From Melissa: GoF was …read more!

Upcoming TV Appearances

Nov 04, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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A search at TV Guide Online returned the following list of upcoming cast appearances and “Harry Potter”-related shows scheduled to be shown in the next few weeks. (Thanks also to reader Sidrah for sending some air dates.) Please check your local listings for more information. Note: Some programs may be available in the US only, …read more!



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