Harry Potter News

Keeping Harry Alive

Nov 10, 2008

Posted by: John Admin

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Hey guys. Sorry I haven’t written in a long time. I started college at the end of September, and it’s been a bit of a juggling act, with trying to find my way around campus, making new friends, and starting classes. But, with all that, I’ve got a topic for today’s blog! Keeping Harry alive. …read more!

Borders in London to Hold Midnight Release Party for “Beedle the Bard,” Waterstone’s Planning Day Release Events

Nov 10, 2008

Posted by: SueTLC

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TLC has received word of what we believe is the first midnight release parties being planned for The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Thanks to TLC reader David we now know of two parties being held at book stores in the UK. Borders at Charing Cross Road (near and dear to us here at TLC …read more!

Video of Dan Radcliffe Today Show Interview Now Online

Nov 10, 2008

Posted by: SueTLC

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As we reported previously actor Dan Radcliffe was to be a guest on NBC’s The Today Show this morning, and the video of this new interview (Update) is now available here in our video galleries. In the short interview (runs approx 4:21) Dan discusses working on the play Equus, where he notes he does not …read more!

Scholastic to Publish 3.5 Million Copies of “Beedle,” Ads Planned for NYT, USA Today and More

Nov 10, 2008

Posted by: SueTLC

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Publisher’s Weekly has a lengthy new piece online regarding the upcoming The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling where it notes that as this is the first new Harry Potter novel due out at the height of the holiday season, retailers are hoping for good sales. The article states the book “will have …read more!

Original Bonnie Wright Artwork Sells at Charitable Auction for 600 Pounds

Nov 09, 2008

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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As readers will remember, actress Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) contributed original artwork to a charitable auction benefiting the Prince’s Trust Charity in the UK. We have a follow up for you, as our Order partner Bonnie Wright Online is now reporting that Miss Wright’s original CD cover artwork went for £600 ($938) at the auction, …read more!

New Image of The Burrow from “Half-Blood Prince” Sticker Books

Nov 09, 2008

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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There is a new image online this evening giving us a glimpse at The Burrow surrounded by flames from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film. This image, scans of which can be viewed right here, shows the Weasley home in the background with the characters of Arthur Weasley (Mark Williams) and Remus …read more!

New Sketches from Beedle the Bard and more in Mary GrandPre Iowa Exhibition

Nov 09, 2008

Posted by: SueTLC

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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 for magazine covers, posters, and notably pieces done for the US editions of the Harry Potter book series. A report has surfaced online saying this exhibit surprisingly contains new …read more!

Noble Collection 2008 Harry Potter Catalog Scans

Nov 08, 2008

Posted by: SueTLC

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A few weeks ago we first told you about the new Half-Blood Prince products due this holiday season from the Noble Collection. Today, this editor received her new catalog from the Noble Collection which contained 9 pages of their Harry Potter products. While we have seen all of these products now, for those interested in …read more!

Dan Radcliffe to Guest on NBC’s Today Show Monday, November 10

Nov 08, 2008

Posted by: SueTLC

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Actor Dan Radcliffe will be a guest on NBC’s The Today Show this Monday, November 10. According to Playbill the Harry Potter actor, who is currently starring on Broadway in the production of Equus, “will sit down for a chat with host Ann Curry. The live interview is scheduled to air between 9-10 AM ET.” …read more!

Happy Birthday, Chris Rankin

Nov 08, 2008

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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Everyone please join us at TLC in wishing a very happy birthday to actor Chris Rankin. Mr. Rankin, who portrays the character of Percy Weasley in the Harry Potter films, celebrates his 25th birthday today. Cheers, Chris!



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