Harry Potter News

James Phelps Talks “Deathly Hallows” and Wizarding World Opening in BBC Radio Interview

Feb 09, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Phelps Interviews

Harry Potter actor James Phelps (Fred Weasley) has been interviewed on the BBC Radio 5 660 Program, and spoke briefly about a number of subjects including returning to the set of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” shortly. The interview, which can be heard via the BBC iPlayer, begins at approximately 49:10 and starts with …read more!

Happy Birthday, John Williams

Feb 08, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Crew Birthdays

Today we ask you to join us in wishing John Williams a very happy birthday. The composer, who worked on the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 78th birthday. Many happy returns!

Actors in the News Weekly Roundup (Updated)

Feb 08, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

HP Cast

It’s been a quiet week in terms of news from the Harry Potter cast. Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) spoke to The Guardian newspaper’s Weekend supplement about her most recent projects, including her role in Tim Burton’s highly anticipated adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland.” In the interview, Bonham Carter speaks briefly about the Harry Potter …read more!

Helping Haiti Heal Finale Today at 2PM on LiveStream

Feb 07, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Charity

Join us for the grand finale for the the Helping Haiti Heal fundraising drive today at 2pm EST, when a final webcast featuring three wizard rock bands will give us a recap of the events of the past two weeks. In that very short time, over $112,000 has been raised for Partners In Health. That …read more!

Emma Watson Talks Epilogue Filming, Life as as University Student and More in New Interview

Feb 07, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Watson Interviews

Actress Emma Watson has given a new interview to the Daiy Express newspaper in the UK in which the Hermione Granger actress discusses her life as a university student, a desire for a normal life, her experience working on the Harry Potter films, and the Epilogue scenes. On the subject of the “Harry Potter and …read more!

New Aerial Shots of Wizarding World Theme Park Online

Feb 07, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Fans

Some remarkable new aerial photos of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park have made their way online via Orlando United, which show a birds-eye sneak peek at the sprawling attraction. The photos, over sixty in all, come courtesy of a recent helicopter tour over the Islands of Adventure which was able to capture …read more!

Happy Birthday, Arthur Weasley

Feb 06, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Character Birthdays

The calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling’s official website has been updated to mark the February 6th birthday of Arthur Weasley. Three cheers to you, Arthur!

A Note from J.K. Rowling on “Helping Haiti Heal”

Feb 06, 2010

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

J.K. Rowling

As of today, the Helping Haiti Heal effort has raised nearly $97,000. If we get to $105,000, Partners in Health will name the three full cargo planes (full of medical supplies and other desperately needed equipment) that we have funded after three wizards we know well: Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The trio will fly into …read more!

Harry Potter Trio on Top Hollywood Earners of 2009 List

Feb 05, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

HP Cast

Actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) are among the forty top earners in Hollywood in 2009, according to a new list published by Vanity Fair. Miss Watson, ranked in 14th place, is the top female earner on the list, as well as also the youngest person to …read more!

“Half-Blood Prince” Wins Movie of the Year at RAAM Awards

Feb 04, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Film Awards

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” was awarded “Movie of the Year” at the annual RAAM Awards, which took place at a gala ceremony in London today at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square. Also nominated for “Movie of the Year” were “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” and “Up.” RAAM Award-winners are determined by box …read more!



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