Archive for October, 2004

New Wizard of the Month at JKRowling.com

Oct 31, 2004

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Let’s play Quidditch! JKRowling.com has been updated with a new wizard of the month: Devlin Whitehorn (1945-present) Founder of the Nimbus racing broom company.

Halloween Special Treat: Door Opens on JKRowling.com

Oct 31, 2004

Posted by: SueTLC

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J.K.Rowling.com has a very special treat for us this Halloween. The door to her office is open, and contains..well..we dont want to ruin your surprise, but it is a good one. Hint! There is a trick to get the door open for that treat..Have fun! Ps. For those who cant wait, read below for more …read more!

Dream Chance to Interview JKR, Dan, Rupert and Emma

Oct 30, 2004

Posted by: SueTLC

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Ever dream of the opportunity to interview J.K.Rowling, Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson? Well now maybe you can. According to the official Japanese Harry Potter website, there is a new contest where three lucky fans, ones from Japan, the US, and Canada, may win a chance to interview the Harry Potter author and …read more!

Happy Birthday Molly Weasley!

Oct 29, 2004

Posted by: SueTLC

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JKRowling.com has been updated, and today(October 30th already in the UK) is Molly Weasley’s Birthday! Cheers Molly!

“The Directors” Documentary Feature on Chris Columbus

Oct 29, 2004

Posted by: SueTLC

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“The Directors”, a critically acclaimed documentary series, will feature Harry Potter director Chris Columbus. Airing November 6th on Encore, part of the Starz! cable film channel, this one hour show on the director will feature interviews and clips from the first two Harry Potter films, as well as information about his newest production “Rent.” A …read more!

More Jeunet Directing Rumours

Oct 29, 2004

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Yesterday we told you that in a newspaper French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet declined the offer to direct the film version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Today many readers have let us know about a chat that was conducted by a different French newspaper “Liberation“, where Mr. Jeunet had appeared to have …read more!

Coming Soon: Rankin Interview, Report, Pics

Oct 29, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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As mentioned in the article below, this week editor Heidi and I both had a lovely opportunity to meet up with Chris Rankin during his visit to America. Heidi met him in Orlando, and is responsible for the picture of Goofy on the left. (Oh, and there’s a costumed dog in the picture too – …read more!

Happy Birthday Robert Hardy!

Oct 29, 2004

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Today actor Robert Hardy (Cornelius Fudge, Minister of Magic) turns 79. Happy Birthday Robert!

Ex-HP Director to Bring Original Rent Cast Members to Silver Screen; Menzel, Rapp, Pascal, Martin Confirmed

Oct 28, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Some news from the Harry Potter alumni front, as we always follow the careers of those who have been heavily involved in the franchise: Ex-HP director and producer Chris Columbus is accomplishing a rare feat in musical-to-movie adaptations – he’s bringing key members of the original cast of Rent to the silver screen. Rumors have …read more!

Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet Declines Potter Film

Oct 28, 2004

Posted by: KristinTLC

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French newspaper Le Parisien reports that director Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Amelie) has decided not to take on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. When asked what future projects he had, he replied “Warner offered me Harry Potter five but I had to decide in two weeks. I’ve told them ‘No, thanks’.” We’ll confirm when …read more!



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