Harry Potter News

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

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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!

Scotland on Sunday: “War of the Wizards II – The Rematch”

Nov 04, 2002

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Reviewer Dani Garavelli likens the upcoming releases of Chamber of Secrets and The Two Towers to a “battle of cosmic proportions played out against a backdrop of magic spells, secret potions and Gothic grandeur.”

Christopher Lee Still Denying Rumors

Nov 04, 2002

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Christopher Lee’s official site is still debunking the Dumbledore myth, with some words from Lee himself. Mr Lee speaking from Vienna said that he is upset at being linked with the role so soon after Harris death. He says people are congratulating him in the street for getting the role as Professor Albus Dumbledore. But …read more!

Pics at ICN Liverpool

Nov 04, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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Julie also told us that there are more premiere pics up on ICNLiverpool. Enjoy!

Salon Article

Nov 04, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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Salon has the Associated Press article about the premiere on its front page.

Pics from Rex Features

Nov 04, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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Rex Features has a set of premiere pictures, including some interesting typos (Rupert Grinch?), some fun combinations of people (Tom Felton with Julie Walters), and yes, another picture of Sean Biggerstaff in his kilt, which we only mention because we’d love to know which clan the tartans is from. Any answers?



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