Harry Potter News

Updated: Family of Injured Stuntman on Potter Films Issues Statement

Jan 30, 2009

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Update: Through representatives, Daniel Radcliffe has asked that everyone note that his comments will style=”font-size: 10pt;”>remain private between himself and the stunt man. The family of the stuntman who was seriously injured recently on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has now issued a statement. UK Channel 4 reports that the family …read more!

Live PotterCast with Vlogbrothers at 7:30 pm

Jan 29, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Listeners are already gathering in our UStream Channel to listen to tonight’s live recording of PotterCast 183: Accio Nerdfighters, which will features Vlogbrothers John and Hank Green. Join us! And beware the Nargles. The show will officially start at 7:30 pm, though there will be activity in the room from 7. You MUST be a …read more!

Presenting…MyLeaky. Your Harry Potter.

Jan 28, 2009

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Tonight, Leaky has been radically reshaped forever. Presenting…MyLeaky. Your Harry Potter. MyLeaky is now the largest Harry Potter social network on the Web. We have been talking about doing it for years and working on it for many long months and can hardly believe it’s finally here. Leaky has now become your central place for …read more!

Report: Stuntman for Dan Radcliffe Injured on Set of “Deathly Hallows”

Jan 28, 2009

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UK tabloid The Mirror is reporting tonight that a stuntman “who doubles for Harry star Daniel Radcliffe,” was injured as part of prep work for filming on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The paper says that the accident with the stuntman happened while “rehearsing a flying sequence using a harness when he was sent …read more!

Updates on Rupert Grint’s “Cherrybomb”

Jan 28, 2009

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A few updates today, regarding Cherrybomb, the new film starring actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley). First, thanks to our Order partner RupertGrint.net we know the film will be screening at the Jameson Dublin Film Festival in Ireland on February 20. While no confirmation yet if Rupert is among the cast scheduled to attend (filming is …read more!

PotterCast 182: MoshiMoshi New Trailer!

Jan 27, 2009

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The newest episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online with fresh discussion of the latest Harry Potter trailer (which can be viewed right here) to appear online. The show starts out with Sue’s News, which contains the information behind one of the working titles of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, more …read more!

Cafe and Restaurant where JK Rowling Wrote Harry Potter Novels Now for Sale

Jan 27, 2009

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A cafe and restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland where J.K. Rowling famously wrote portions of the Harry Potter novels is up for sale again. The Scotsman reports the former Nicolson’s Cafe, which was sold several years ago and is now the site of the Buffet King Chinese restaurant, is now for sale by owner Eddie Ng. …read more!

Promo Photos of Professor Slughorn Online

Jan 27, 2009

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Thanks to Oclumencia for letting us know about two new promo photos of actor Jim Broadbent in his role as Professor Slughorn in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. You can see these photos, here and here. Thanks Thio!

Accio Nerdfighters: Live Recording of PotterCast 183 Thursday with the VlogBrothers!

Jan 26, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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(Episode 182 will be out soon! Meanwhile…) Nearly three days of warning this time! You may have already heard on YouTube, but: this Thursday’s LIVE recording of PotterCast will be a very special one, featuring Hank and John Green, otherwise known as the Vlogbrothers! The show will be live at PotterCast’s UStream.tv channel. Who are …read more!

Dan Radcliffe Talks Theater, Politics, Potter, and More in New Interview

Jan 26, 2009

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There is a new interview online today from The Daily Beast with actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), which features the actor speaking at great length about a number of subjects related to his craft, his experience in America, the political and social climate of today, growing up in the spotlight, and much more. (Note: Caution …read more!



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