Archive for June, 2002

From The Times Record; thanks

Jun 30, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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From The Times Record; thanks to TWW for the link: Harry Potter will be behind closed doors next year, and at least one Cedarville [Arkansas] parent says that’s fine with her. Angie Haney, who has two children attending Cedarville schools, said earlier this week she is pleased the Cedarville School District has agreed to make …read more!

Check it out – I

Jun 29, 2002

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Check it out – I stuck all the CoS pictures currently available (or the links to them) onto one page. Have fun!

More on Harry Potter’s fifth

Jun 27, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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More on Harry Potter’s fifth anniversary, from The Scotsman. (Thanks to Maria for the link.) Bloomburg.co.uk reports that Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, the U.K. publisher of Harry Potter books, said it expects to meet its own full-year profit forecast as the release of a movie based on the character boosts sales in the second half. … …read more!

From CBBC Newsround: “Harry Potter

Jun 26, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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From CBBC Newsround: “Harry Potter is five today! The wannabe wizard first hit bookshelves five years ago, and ever since has taken the world by storm.”

Attn Harry Potter Fan Site

Jun 25, 2002

Posted by: bkdelongTLC

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Attn Harry Potter Fan Site folks: We’ve created a YahooGroups list for people who run HP-related Web sites to discuss technical issues such as hosting and to let each other know when sites are down…as well as letting each other know when we’ve gotten a scoop. If you want to join, please read this note …read more!

The rest of the Owl

Jun 25, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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The rest of the Owl Prowl winners have been announced. (Thanks to Deo for the link.) MSN’s Market Report is carrying the following: Scholastic Corp (SCHL) 38.38 -0.89: Stock is down 20% over the past month on concerns over the Q3 bad debt issue, its implications for Q4, and the eventual timing for Harry Potter …read more!

When he talks about the

Jun 24, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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When he talks about the movies, John Williams still can’t help grinning. In his 70th-birthday season and with more than 90 film scores behind him, he still enjoys composing music, and when he talks about his work, he’s as happy as a kid at the popcorn stand. This summer, Williams has contributed to two giant …read more!

Bloomsbury has updated their webpage

Jun 22, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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Bloomsbury has updated their webpage yet again. In late May, the Harry Potter FAQ General Queries page read: When will the fifth book be published? JK Rowling is happily writing Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and we anticipate that we will be publishing later this year. The page now reads: JK Rowling …read more!

Another article (from Independent On

Jun 21, 2002

Posted by: John Admin

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Another article (from Independent On Line) on the possible signing of Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron to direct Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (Thanks to Potter Watch for the link.) J.K. Rowling was ranked at No. 34 on Forbes’ “Celebrity 100” list. (Thanks to Mona for the head’s-up.)

Has Alfonso Cuaron signed on

Jun 21, 2002

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Has Alfonso Cuaron signed on for HP3? Reports are saying he has. (Personally…I think the choice is inspired…): Monterrey, Mexico. – Alfonso Cuarón accepted to direct to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third part of the series of films based on the books of J. K. Rowling. Still it is not official, …read more!



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