Archive for January, 2001

New Harry Potter product news

Jan 27, 2001

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New Harry Potter product news from the UK Toy Fair! Action-Figure.com has posted pictures of several keychains called “Harry Potter Palm Talkers”. Apparently these figures both interact and speak with each other. From the pictures shown, they include Hagrid on Sirius Black’s Motorcycle, Professor Snape, Hermione Granger, another of Hagrid looking like he’s holding Norbert, …read more!

Governor Jim Hodges of South

Jan 27, 2001

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Governor Jim Hodges of South Carolina launches his Middle School Reading Challenge with the Harry Potter book series.

The London Telegraph looks at

Jan 27, 2001

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The London Telegraph looks at current UK politics like a Harry Potter story.

Ananova reports on original art

Jan 26, 2001

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Ananova reports on original art from the Harry Potter books being sold at auction.

The McCall Winter Festival in

Jan 26, 2001

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The McCall Winter Festival in Idaho will have an ice/snow sculpture of Hedwig, Harry Potter’s owl.

The BBC has received official

Jan 26, 2001

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The BBC has received official confirmation that the Harry Potter movie trailer WILL NOT be shown during the Super Bowl. “But production staff working on the Harry Potter movie confirmed to Newsround that a trailer is still weeks, if not months, off. And that one definitely won’t be shown this weekend at the Superbowl. The …read more!

Coming Attractions confirms that Warner

Jan 25, 2001

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Coming Attractions confirms that Warner Bros. will, in fact, be airing the Harry Potter teaser trailer during the Super Bowl: “January 23, 2001… Just a quick reminder, thanks to an Anonymous type. Warner Brothers has confirmed that Harry’s going to the Super Bowl. A thirty-second Potter commercial will air during the football gala, which happens …read more!

In more Harry Potter collectible

Jan 25, 2001

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In more Harry Potter collectible news, Department 56 has their 2001 Secret Boxes. These scenes include an animated scene in which Harry, Ron and Hermione are flying over Hogwarts, an upright box that shows Harry and Ron under the invisibility cloak with Mrs. Norris close by, the classic “potions class” box, and the rest (sans …read more!

Some more great Toy Fair

Jan 25, 2001

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Some more great Toy Fair 2001 News. According to Playthings Magazine, Mattel will be releasing Harry Potter Mini-Puzzles in Febuary and in March, “collector character dioramas (highly detailed 3D figures featuring scenes from Diagon Alley, Mirror of Erised, and Key Among All Keys – [which I’m guessing has to do with the Flying Key Challenge.])” …read more!

The LA Times prints a

Jan 24, 2001

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The LA Times prints a picture of Harry and Hedwig….from a different angle. (Thanks to MovieHeadlines.Net)



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