Harry Potter News

Excerpt from Size Matters Not, Warwick Davis Autobiography

Apr 23, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Davis

As readers will recall, actor Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick & Griphook) has published his autobiography, Size Matters Not, which is on sale in the UK now. Today, TLC has the first of a few special treats from the actor, who has furnished us with a selection from his autobiography. Chronicling Mr. Davis’ life and thirty …read more!

WB Plans for Permanent UK Studio at Leavesden; Public Harry Potter Sets Attraction Approved

Apr 22, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Movies

As readers will recall, potential plans for a permeant UK film base and Harry Potter visitor attraction at Leavesden Studios, the home-base for the production of the Harry Potter films, has been in the news as proposals passed through city council boards. News has come today courtesy of the Wadford Observer that plans for the …read more!

Rupert Grint: “Cherrybomb” Roundup

Apr 22, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Grint

Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) appeared on British breakfast programme GMTV earlier today. Our Order Partner RupertGrint.net have captured the interview, which you can now watch here on YouTube. In this brief interview the actor discussed how he was feeling about approaching the end of Harry Potter filming as well as his work on”Cherrybomb,” which will …read more!

Yes, You Can!

Apr 22, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Bloggers - tlccraftywitches

If you can copy, you can be creative! “I’m not crafty!” “Wow! That’s awesome! I could never be crafty like that!” If someone had given me a dollar each time I’ve heard either of these sentences, I’d well be on my way to becoming a millionaire by now! However, my answers are always the same¦ …read more!

Oxford University Common Room Changes Its Name to Gryffindor

Apr 21, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Misc

The Telegraph reports that the Magdalen College Junior Common Room at Oxford University has been renamed “Gryffindor,” in honor of the Harry Potter series. Students voted to make this change because they believe their school represents some of the classic qualities of Gryffindor House, such as “courage, daring, nerve and chivalry.” This is the first …read more!

Oxford University Common Room Changes Its Name to Gryffindor

Apr 21, 2010

Posted by: Mel

News

The Telegraph reports that the Magdalen College Junior Common Room at Oxford University has been renamed “Gryffindor,” in honor of the Harry Potter series. Students voted to make this change because they believe their school represents some of the classic qualities of Gryffindor House, such as “courage, daring, nerve and chivalry.” This is the first …read more!

Harry Potter Railway Shortlisted for World’s Greatest Journey

Apr 20, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Misc

The Telegraph reports that the 164-mile Scottish railway line from Glasgow to Mallaig has been placed on Lonely Planet’s shortlist for the world’s greatest journey. The railway line features heavily in the Harry Potter films, notably when the Hogwarts Express passes through the 21-arch Glenfinnan viaduct. The chief executive of VisitScotland, Philip Riddle, is quoted …read more!

Contents of Collector’s Edition LEGO Harry Potter: Year 1 – 4 Game Revealed

Apr 20, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Video Games

GameStop have today released a number of details about the contents of the Collector’s Edition LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 – 4 video game. The website states that the 2-Sleeve Digi-pack will include the following: Game disc Behind The Scenes of LEGO Harry Potter Fun on the Set of Harry Potter Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at …read more!

Matt Lewis Enters “The Sweet Shop”

Apr 20, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Lewis

Actor Matt Lewis (Neville Longbottom) revealed today, via his official Twitter page, plans for a new film project the young actor is set to begin work on this year entitled “The Sweet Shop.” An official website for the film has been launched, and gives details about the upcoming production, its cast, setting, and plot. According …read more!

Grint, Radcliffe, Watson and “Half-Blood Prince” Nominated for National Movie Awards

Apr 20, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Film Awards

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and the Harry, Ron and Hermione actors are among those nominated in the National Movie Awards 2010. The sixth film in the Harry Potter series has received a nod in the Family category and will face “A Christmas Carol,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks II,” Emma Thompson’s recent project “Nanny …read more!



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