Issue 67; Vol. 2; September 25, 2007

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David Yates Talks Army of the Dead for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Film

In a new interview recorded around the time of the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Voices from Krypton has a new audio interview with director David Yates who talks details and more about the upcoming sixth Harry Potter film. Noting that screenwriter Steven Kloves has turned in a "terrific and fun" draft that will lend to a very "character-driven" film, David Yates discusses things like character relationships as well as the final "wonderful" sequence at the end of the film. In particular, Mr. Yates specifically mentions the "epic" cave scene and the army of the dead sequence that will take place in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, as well as the relationship between mentor Albus Dumbledore and student Harry Potter.

In this riveting interview (runs approx 6:48) HBP director David Yates says the film will swing between drama and moments of horror to those of delicate character relationship moments. He also mentions the humor in the film, and the "unrequited feelings" between Harry and Ginny that will be incorporated, as well as the deeping and developing relationship between Ron and Hermione which he describes as "delightful and funny and tender and true." To listen to this audio interview, click here.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is currently in production and will be released in theaters November 21, 2008.

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Complete Cover Art for Ukrainian "Deathly Hallows" Book

At a formal press conference covered by the Ukrainian Independent Information Agency, the cover art for the Ukrainian edition of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” was released by publishers A-BA-BA-HA-LA-MA-HA. HPClub.com.ua let us know they now have this very dramatic (and very spoiler filled) cover art, including the back cover art, available for fans. You can see this stunning artwork here in our galleries, along with the previous Ukraine Harry Potter books cover art. The Ukrainian edition of the final Harry Potter novel is set for release at the end of this month.

More Big News...

The Man Who Will be Slughorn
Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson to Attend National Movie Awards
"Half-Blood Prince" Filming News: Threat of Strike to Affect Harry Potter Six?

What's HOT in the Leaky Lounge

In case you missed it, this past weekend our own Leaky Lounge hosted a celebration in honor of the birthday of the smartest witch of her age, Hermione Granger. The party may be closed as House Elves are sweeping up the remnants from the festivities, but you can still check out the games, discussions and activities in our Leaky Lounge Event Special Event Archives. This is the place to relive all of the Lounge's past parties. Be sure to check out this area of the Lounge and we'll see you at the Lounge's next blow out!

New from PotterCast

This week, PotterCast 118 is now online and full of the latest in Harry Potter. Join Phoenix Files this week as they go further into the latest Potter film, sit down with the Scribby5 for more indepth essay talk and listen as Steve joins the Trio once again for a Cannon Conclusions discussion on that other wizarding family, the Malfoys. The 118th episode is available to download right now!

A New Order!

Keeping up with all of the actors in the Harry Potter films can be difficult. That's why earlier this year we formed "The Order" of Harry Potter fan sites for easy access to the latest info on your favorite actors from the films. The Order includes DanRadcliffe.com, BonnieWrightOnline, RupertGrint.net, EvannaLynch.net and EmmaWatson.net, all which are packed with information on those stars. Be sure to check out all the Order network of websites today!

New and featured items

News came this week of brand new Harry Potter products being released from NECA, and the Floo Network's Cauldron Shop has the latest in greatest in stock for you to buy! Along with the many NECA items released earlier in the summer, all available for purchase in the Shop, we have recently added a few new items. Hogwarts Keeper of Keys and Grounds Hagrid comes to life with this new action figure, complete with sound and loyal hound Fang, baby dragon Norbert, dead ferrets, a lantern, and an umbrella. Just in time for Halloween, our Shop also now features three brand new Death Eater masks along with this Kids' Death Eater Deluxe Costume. Enjoy these products and more in our Cauldron Shop today!

 

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Reader E-mails

Dear Leaky Cauldron,

How many translations are there of the Harry Potter series?

A Devoted Reader



Dear Devoted Reader,

Lots - with more coming.

In addition to the original English (both British and American), there are a variety of other languages, including French, Italian, Spanish, and German. There's Urdu, Dutch, Irish Gaelic (Scots Gaelic is supposedly coming), Chinese, Vietnamese, Modern Greek, Ancient Greek, Latin, Czech, Albanian, Arabic, Danish, Finish, and-

And I'm going to stop right there. All in all, there are around 65 languages. Wikipedia has a good article on the translations; you can also find further info at the HP Lexicon.

Sort of makes you want to take up a new language, doesn't it?

-Kristin for TLC