Harry Potter News

“Casual Vacancy” to Be Made into BBC Miniseries

Dec 03, 2012

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

J.K. Rowling

The Casual Vacancy, J.K. Rowling’s latest novel, will be made into a miniseries for the BBC, it’s been reported today. BBC One and BBC Drama have entered an exclusive adaptation deal; it wil be produced by an independent production company produced by J.K. Rowling’s agent, Neil Blair (on behalf of his agency, The Blair Partnership) …read more!

December Contest: Wizarding Holiday Story

Dec 02, 2012

Posted by: Mel

LeakyLounge

This month our contest is challenging you to share your favorite Wizarding Holiday story. To enter the contest write a 750 word (or less) story that answers this question: what holiday stories and beloved characters do wizard children grow up loving and asking to hear over and over again? Because of the holiday season the …read more!

Wizarding Holiday Story Contest

Dec 02, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Fun - Contests

« Back to Contests Wizarding Holiday Story Contest Note: This contest has been extended through January. Submissions are now due by 11:59 pm ET on the 31st of January. In the muggle world kids everywhere are familiar with the names Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and Tiny Tim, and each year muggle …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe’s New Official Site

Dec 02, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

Daniel Radcliffe has joined Google+, and created a new official web page that keeps track of all official Daniel Radcliffe doings! The page can be seen here. Radcliffe’s cover photo (similar to that of Facebook) of his Google+ page is a photograph of a message that reads: Hello Everyone. So this is my first foray …read more!

J. K. Rowling Discusses David Cameron’s Reaction to the Leveson Inquiry

Nov 30, 2012

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

The Guardian has posted an essay by J. K. Rowling regarding UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s decision to reject the Leveson proposal to regulate the news media. Rowling and other victims of the press participated in the Leveson Inquiry in 2011 to assess the ethics of the British press, following a phone hacking scandal. You …read more!

Wonderbook: Book of Spells Wiki Page

Nov 30, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

A new Wikipedia page has been made for Sony and J.K. Rowling’s Wonderbook: Book of Spells Playstation video game! The new page can be viewed here.

Daniel Radcliffe talks Fame and (Not) Fortune, and Life after Potter

Nov 28, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

In a new (extensive) interview with The Telegraph, Daniel Radcliffe had a long chat about being a grown-up child super-star. There are many draw backs and perks of course, but Radcliffe talks about keeping life relatively normal as he moves on from Harry Potter. Radcliffe also answered questions about his life on the set of …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe talks Fame and (Not) Fortune, and Life after Potter

Nov 28, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

In a new (extensive) interview Calgary Herald, Daniel Radcliffe had a long chat about being a grown-up child super-star. There are many draw backs and perks of course, but Radcliffe talks about keeping life relatively normal as he moves on from Harry Potter. Radcliffe also answered questions about his life on the set of Harry …read more!

Cyber Monday Special: Sale on “Finding Hogwarts” DVD/Blu-ray

Nov 26, 2012

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Fans

A quick note today for those looking for extra Cyber Monday sales today: Fan documentary “Finding Hogwarts” is offering their DVD and Blu-rays for 30% off this Cyber Monday at FindingHogwarts.com. The film ships worldwide and is encoded for all regions. “Finding Hogwarts” is a documentary to explore what makes Harry Potter and his fandom …read more!

Charlie Redmayne (CEO of Pottermore) Interview

Nov 26, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

Charlie Redmayne, the CEO of J.K. Rowling’s Pottermore, sat down for an interview with Bookseller. Mr. Redmayne is going to be a keynote speaker for The FutureBook Conference. Charlie Redmayne talks about all the work that has gone into Pottermore this past year, the Wonderbook: Book of Spells, and more. FurtureBook.net reports: “I don’t think …read more!



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