Archive for November, 2001

More from the incomparable Rhi:

Nov 30, 2001

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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More from the incomparable Rhi: Tourist chiefs under fire for Potter ‘gaffe’ -from the BBC Potter mania helps kids find magic of reading Potter hotter than euro – The Sun Harry Potter breaks box office records in Australia – from Ananova Harry’s a force for good. Why ban him? Slight size can’t slow ‘Harry Potter’ …read more!

More from Rhiannon: Seen, heard,

Nov 30, 2001

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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More from Rhiannon: Seen, heard, said – from the Seattle Times Overseas audiences plant $44 million on Harry Potter – from The Boston Globe Budding wizards can visit world of Harry Potter in 4 new games – from AZCentral ‘Harry Potter’ Fans Jam Tokyo Exhibit – from Yahooo. Child prodigy penning Harry Potter symphony – …read more!

Rupert Grint and Emma Watson

Nov 30, 2001

Posted by: John Admin

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Rupert Grint and Emma Watson don’t like the HP action figures that are modeled after them. “Oh, they’re scary. They are scary. To think that people are going to be playing with you,” said Rupert and Emma added: “I feel like a voodoo doll. It’s grim. It’s gross.” Watson said, the dolls don’t even resemble …read more!

Harry Potter TV rights sold:

Nov 30, 2001

Posted by: John Admin

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Harry Potter TV rights sold: ABC and its sister networks ABC Family and the Disney Channel have purchased the network rights to Warner Bros.’ “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and its first sequel, “The Chamber of Secrets,” for a 10-year license term. The parties declined to discuss prices, but it’s bound to be the …read more!

The Bangkok Post opens with

Nov 30, 2001

Posted by: John Admin

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The Bangkok Post opens with the headline “Potter magic fails to cast spell on Thais” today. “Thai movie-goers seem less taken with the Harry Potter phenomenon than their Western counterparts, at least according to ticket bookings.”

Hong Kong and Macau vendors

Nov 30, 2001

Posted by: John Admin

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Hong Kong and Macau vendors have conjured up a brisk trade in illegal copies of the Harry Potter movie, weeks before the film is due to open in these Chinese enclaves, Reuters reports. The pirated VCDs were in English with Chinese subtitles. Trade in illegal CDs, VCDs and DVDs remains rampant in the former British …read more!

The Nando Times calls “Harry

Nov 30, 2001

Posted by: John Admin

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The Nando Times calls “Harry Potter” a certain best-picture nominee when the annual Academy Awards nominations are announced (Feb. 12). “In terms of acting, however, “Harry Potter” doesn’t stand a chance.”

CoS Casting News Thank you

Nov 29, 2001

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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CoS Casting News Thank you Colin, for sending us this from TV Gold: Back in the 60s’ actor Alfred Burke played private inquiry agent Frank Marker in the ITV series Public Eye. Now 83, Alfred has just landed a role in the new Harry Potter movie. Filming begins in two weeks on the second movie, …read more!

We’ve received word from a

Nov 27, 2001

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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We’ve received word from a reader that the MTVUK thing has aired already…repeatedly…but it’s still worth watching. Gives question to what networks call the “premiere,” though…

A little info on the

Nov 27, 2001

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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A little info on the MTV UK thing: Step inside the world of the hugely anticipated film adaptation of JK Rowling’s first Harry Potter book. Meet the cast & director for the full story on the literary sensation & cinematic sensation.



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