Harry Potter News

NECA Updates Site with CoS Harry, Fawkes, and Dumbledore Figures

Jun 21, 2008

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The NECA website has been updated with new photos from their upcoming line of 2008 Harry Potter collectible toys and action figures we first brought you back in February. Set for release in July, this new set will feature a number of new pieces along with a special Second Year edition containing new figures of …read more!

Entertainment Weekly Celebrates 1,000th Issue with Dan Radcliffe on Cover

Jun 20, 2008

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Entertainment Weekly is celebrating their 1,000th issue, Harry Potter style. The new issue of the magazine features this photo of actor Dan Radcliffe as Harry Potter in “Goblet of Fire” along with several other icons such as Bono from U2, Johnny Depp as Edward Sissorhands and more, as EW is showcasing 1,000 of the New …read more!

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with the Dursleys!

Jun 20, 2008

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Ahh sweet Summer! Depending on where you live, summer begins later today here in the US (or tomorrow for others), and the Summer Solstice means one thing to us here in the Harry Potter world: a summer spent with the Dursleys! While there is no new Harry Potter due out this weekend alas (five years …read more!

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Included on Play.com’s List of Greatest Books

Jun 19, 2008

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The Telegraph is reporting today that the third Harry Potter novel, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” has been voted one of the Greatest Novels of All Time according to a new survey carried out by Play.com. The UK retailer polled 2000 readers, which ranked J. K. Rowling’s third Potter novel number 9 on …read more!

Harry Potter Prequel Receives Over 70,000 Visitors During First 20 Hours Online

Jun 19, 2008

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As readers will remember, Waterstones.com released the 800-word Harry Potter prequel written by J. K. Rowling online after the work was sold at a charity auction for £25,000 ($48,855) early last week. Utalkmarketing.com is now reporting that over 70,000 people visited the website during the first 20 hours the prequel featuring James Potter and Sirius …read more!

Wizard Rock the Vote

Jun 19, 2008

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The HP Alliance, in coordination with the wizard rock community, has just unveiled its newest effort, “Wizard Rock the Vote,” a nationwide (that is, United States-wide) event to get as many Potter fans registered to vote in this November’s election as possible. To remember why it matters look only to J.K. Rowling’s Harvard commencement address: …read more!

Wrocking for the HPA

Jun 19, 2008

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The AP has a story today about the wizard rock phenomenon, or more specifically, Wrockstock 2008, the wizard rock festival that took place in Potosi, MO, over Memorial Day Weekend. The article discusses the movement in general as well as the fundraising efforts the event undertook for The HP Alliance: ”’Literature has in recent decades …read more!

WB Denies New JKR/Trio Movie for Harry Potter Theme Park

Jun 18, 2008

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As readers are aware, there have been many reports flying on the net regarding a possible new mini-Harry Potter movie starring the Trio, and supposedly written by J.K. Rowling for the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. Thanks to Warner Brothers, who let us know this rumor is completely FALSE, as they sent …read more!

Actor Daniel Craig Buys Uncorrected Harry Potter Proof at British Movie Auction

Jun 18, 2008

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Previously we told you of the Great British Movie auction that was to include several rare props from the Harry Potter films as well as a uncorrected proof of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. That event was held in London, with James Bond actor Daniel Craig the new owner of this …read more!

Submission Guidelines

Jun 18, 2008

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Submitting articles to the Quibbler We are accepting news articles, letters to the editor, Dear Luna letters, LolKneazles and reader-made cartoons for possible inclusion in the Quibbler. All you need to do is email your submissions to: [email protected] Submission guidelines: All submissions must be within the guidelines for PG13. Only your own work will be …read more!



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