Lots and lots of news

Lots and lots of news that’s been sitting in my inbox from Rhiannon (who will be posting herself soon):

‘Potter’s’ take may be overhyped; Box-office figures need to be viewed in context – cheeriness from the San Francisco Gate

Through magic of translation, Harrius! – from Bergen.com

”Harry Potter” beats ”Titanic” in weekend grosses – from the Boston Globe

“A Potter Mad Weekend!” – news from Oz

Potter mania may become an edifying experience

When Harry met Sulley? Do the sequel math for hits – from Star News

Small town postmaster prepared for continued ‘Potter’ craze

Don’t even think about getting an owl as a pet – a very responsible article from the Seattle Times 🙂

Mom names baby after Harry Potter’s friend – from the Record Eagle

Harry Potter still tops U.S. box office – from Yahoo

Pure magic as Harry pulls in over $4m in two days – news from Aussie

Box office records blown away, Potter aims for franchise status – courtesy ABC news

Can Harry Potter’s Magic Revive a Dead Language? – about the Latin translation, from ABC

Harry Potter film breaks Aust’s box office record – More from Down Unda

Records fall as Japan goes potty about Harry – and now from Japan (court. CNN Europe).

Harry Potter Artwork Under the Hammer in London – Yahoo

`Harry Potter’ Still No. 1 – from Yahoo (thought I’d end on a cheery note).