Harry Potter News

Possible Filming for “Deathly Hallows” Due in Scottish Highlands

Nov 20, 2008

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Officials from the Harry Potter films have been reported to scouting for locations in the Highlands of Scotland to be used in filming the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows films. Lochaber News reports that: Film executives and location and special effects personnel have just completed an updating recce of the four picturesque glens which …read more!

Robert Pattinson, One Sexy Hufflepuff

Nov 19, 2008

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He’s a very sexy Hufflepuff, oh yes he is….or more accurately, says People magazine, who includes actor Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory) as one of the Sexiest Men Alive for 2008. Coming in at lucky number 13 on the list, the magazine writes: “Last year all I was trying to do was get a girlfriend,” says …read more!

New Contest for UK residents to Win a Trip to the Beedle the Bard Release Party with JK Rowling

Nov 19, 2008

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The Sun has now launched a new contest for readers in the UK to win a chance to attend the special The Tales of Beedle the Bard release party held by J.K. Rowling next month in Edinburgh, Scotland. According to the paper, children aged between 8 ’ 11 years must fill in a postcard with …read more!

New Video Interview with Arthur Levine

Nov 19, 2008

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Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter novels, have posted a new video online featuring a question and answer session with Arthur Levine. This is a short video, called “Meet Arthur,” where the US editor of the Harry Potter books describes his job at Scholastic, and what he looks for when seeking out new …read more!

Video Now Online from Dan Radcliffe, Richard Griffith Interview on “Charlie Rose” Show

Nov 19, 2008

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Last night actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon) were guests on the acclaimed Charlie Rose show which is broadcast on PBS. Video of this fascinating interview where they discuss their play Equus and more is now online here. Enjoy! Please note: The bulk of this interview focuses in depth on Equus, …read more!

WB Adds New Trailer to “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” Website

Nov 19, 2008

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Not quite a week since fansites had the exclusive first look at the new trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, but we have a quick update today to note that WB has now added the piece to the front of the HBP website. This trailer will be playing in front of Twilight, when …read more!

PotterCast Looking for Editors

Nov 19, 2008

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Hey everyone: PotterCast is looking for some editors! Here’s the rundown: You need to be able to edit audio with multiple tracks (there are many programs with which to do this, like Soundtrack Pro; Audacity may be used but it is less desirable). You should have some ability in noise reduction (or at least a …read more!

Winners of Halloween Harry Potter Costume Contest Announced

Nov 18, 2008

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The winners of our October Harry Potter Halloween Contest have been chosen from many amazing entries and are ready to be announced. Last month, we asked you to create a costume based on any character from the Harry Potter series. Our Contest Crew has divided up the winners into three categories based on the type …read more!

Emma Watson Lights Up Christmas 2008

Nov 18, 2008

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Emma Watson is lighting up Christmas again, this time in London, England. The Evening Leader reports the Hermione Granger actress turned on the Christmas tree lights today to mark the opening of the Somerset House Ice Rink. You can see early photos here via Wire Image, via Rex and here via WENN. The paper states …read more!

First Look: Mary GrandPre Exhibit, Including New Alternate Covers for “Deathly Hallows,” “Half-Blood Prince”

Nov 18, 2008

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As reported previously, an exhibition of works by artist Mary GrandPre has now opened at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art in Iowa, and contains highlights of her work done for the US editions of the Harry Potter book series. Today, thanks to TLC staffer Jeff, we can now show you a sample of the …read more!



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