Harry Potter News

Dan Radcliffe Joins Scream Awards Harry Potter Farewell Event in NYC This Friday

Oct 11, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Radcliffe

Actor Dan Radcliffe has been revealed the special guest scheduled to appear as part of Spike TV’s Scream Awards Harry Potter Farewell event in New York City this Friday, October 14th. As readers will recall, fans were asked to take part by dressing up like Harry Potter characters for the Harry Potter Farewell event. Thanks …read more!

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Video Web Chat with Harry Potter Cast Members on October 13

Oct 11, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

HP Cast

Harry Potter fans will be treated to an exclusive video web chat with cast members from the Harry Potter film on October 13th at 10am EST (3pm BST) to mark the opening of ticket sales for the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. Actors scheduled to take part in the …read more!

Emma Watson Talks “Perks of Being a Wallflower”

Oct 10, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Watson

In a new article, Emma Watson discusses the challenges that went into acting in “Perks of Being a Wallflower,” particularly nailing the Americanisms in the film: “I was very nervous before we started shooting. I was very nervous about the American accent,” she told a handful of reporters outside Peters Township High School. It doubles …read more!

Read “Prisoner of Azkaban” with the HP Reading Club, and “The Woman in Black” with Jo’s Book Nook

Oct 10, 2011

Posted by: Mel

LeakyLounge

Feeling the need to read? Then join a book discussion at one (or both) of Leaky’s book clubs. The Harry Potter Book Club will be rereading an old favorite, Prisoner of Azkaban, while Jo’s Book Nook will be reading The Woman in Black by Susan Hill. As you probably know, The Woman in Black is …read more!

Winners for the Room of Requirement Contest Announced

Oct 10, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Contests

The winners for last month’s Room of Requirement Contest have been announced! First Place: agarwalsonika7 For me, the Room of Requirement will work like Google. It’ll provide information, moving images, maps and answer all my questions. I’ll see videos in the form of a memory of the person in the video. With my ‘Come and …read more!

Pottermore Names Charlie Redmayne as CEO

Oct 10, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

J.K. Rowling

The Bookseller is reporting that Charlie Redmayne, HarperCollins’ Executive Vice-President and Chief Digital Officer, is set to become Pottermore’s CEO on November 7th. The report quotes Neil Blair, Ms. Rowling’s longtime agent and Chairman of Pottermore, as saying Redmayne is “a formidable talent in both the digital and publishing spheres,” and has an “‘entrepreneurial spirit’, …read more!

Warner Bros. Studio Tour — The Making of Harry Potter Fan Priority Tickets Now Available

Oct 10, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Fans

Fan Priority Tickets for the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London — The Making of Harry Potter are now available before they go on sale to the general public. To snap up some tickets use the exclusive URL and password which you can find on the official website at this link and here on the official …read more!

Rupert Grint to Appear at Harry Potter Home Entertainment Celebration; Wins at BBC Radio 1’s Teen Awards

Oct 09, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Grint

We have two bits of Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) news to share with you this evening. First, Mr. Grint has been added to the list of Harry Potter cast members scheduled to appear at WB’s Harry Potter Home Entertainment Celebration, formally titled the “Wizarding World of Harry Potter November Celebration,” at Universal Orlando Resort. As …read more!

A Statistical Analysis of Quidditch

Oct 09, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Misc

For a little fun to wrap up your weekend, a sports blog has posted an interesting, statistically oriented look at the game of Quidditch: Gryffindor is always considered the best team, but why do they always lose to Hufflepuff? After Harry’s nigh immediate Snitch catch in his first year during the Snape-refereed match against Hufflepuff, …read more!

Trailer for LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 Released

Oct 09, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Video Games

The first trailer for the upcoming video game LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is now available to view here or below! The trailer features various action scenes from “Order of the Phoenix,” “Half-Blood Prince,” and “Deathly Hallows.” Many thanks to everyone who emailed!



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