Harry Potter News

“The Love Life of Ron Weasley” Video Unlocked on Harry Potter: The Quest

Oct 26, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Movies

Users of the website Harry Potter: The Quest recently unlocked a new video called “The Love Life of Ron Weasley.” The video includes interviews with Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Emma Watson (Hermione Grange), David Yates (director) and David Heyman (producer) along with some previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage of the Ron and …read more!

Harry Potter Pop-Up Shop Opens at Harrods

Oct 25, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Movies

A new Harry Potter pop-up store has opened on the third floor of the popular London department store, Harrods. Fans will have the opportunity to shop for Harry Potter products from the likes of the Noble Collection, LEGO, Hasbro and more. Original costumes and props from the films will also be on display, and visitors …read more!

Videos: Dan Radcliffe Reveals “The Woman in Black” Ghost Story Competition, and Reads from “The Woman in Black”

Oct 24, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

Dan Radcliffe has announced a ghost story competition on YouTube to celebrate the upcoming release of “The Woman in Black.” This contest is open to residents of the UK and Ireland only and submissions are open from October 31st to December 20th. The winner will receive a merchandise set from “The Woman in Black” and …read more!

Early Review: Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey

Oct 24, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Movies

Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey, which arrives in bookstores this Tuesday, is one of the most comprehensive Harry Potter film guides imaginable. Its 532 pages, three times as many as Harry Potter Film Wizardry, are filled with countless never-before-seen photos from the production of each of the eight films, along with …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” and Harry Potter Actors Nominee Selections for People’s Choice Awards

Oct 23, 2011

Posted by: Mel

HP Cast

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” and several actors from the Harry Potter series have been placed on the nominee selection lists for several categories in the 2012 People’s Choice Awards. You can vote here for “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” and the actors so that they can become the short list contenders for the People’s Choice Awards. …read more!

Andrew Slack Gives TEDx Talk in Rome

Oct 22, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Misc

Andrew Slack, creator of the Harry Potter Alliance, recently gave a TEDx talk in Rome. The TED company holds conferences about “ideas worth spreading.” Of the TEDx talk he gave, Andrew Slack had to say:

Pottermore Insider Update: Beta User Survey Now Online

Oct 21, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

J.K. Rowling

The Pottermore Insider blog has just been updated to share a link to a survey of Pottermore for its early beta users. The blog notes: It takes less than ten minutes to complete and your feedback will help us to improve Pottermore for everyone. You’ll be able to comment on the different areas of the …read more!

Last Call for Wrockstock Registration

Oct 21, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Fan Events

Wrockstock, the fan-run Wizard Rock event that takes place at the YMCA Trout Lodge in Potosi, Missouri has put out a final call for registration. The event takes place next week from October 28 – 31, 2011. To book a room for the event, contact Cat Dickey at the Trout Lodge at 1-573-438-2154 extension 115. …read more!

Rupert Grint in Ed Sheeran’s New Music Video

Oct 20, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Grint

Musician Ed Sheeran has featured Rupert Grint in his newest music video, “Lego House.” In the video Grint lip-synches the lyrics to “Lego House,” and appears to be a fan who is obsessed with Ed Sheeran. You can watch the video here or below.

Pottermore Behind the Scenes: Creating the Ravenclaw and Gryffindor Crests

Oct 20, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

J.K. Rowling

The Pottermore Insider is giving fans a special behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the Hogwarts house crests illustrations used on the site. In this first blog post, the step-by-step process for the Gryffindor and Ravenclaw crests are detailed showing preliminary sketches and the coloring process. In coming up with these crests, created by Atomhawk …read more!



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