Feb 16, 2005
Italian magazine La Gazzetta de Maghi e delle Streghe (‘The Gazette of Mages and Witches,’ says my rusty Italian), carried a story in its February edition that said that there were to be a new James and Lily Potter in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, actors Romola Garai and Christien Anholt – WB …read more!
Feb 15, 2005
Click here to see a hires version of the recently scanned image of Harry with the golden egg in Goblet of Fire.
Feb 15, 2005
HP actor Jamie Waylett said on his online diary (which includes a pic of him in his sling) that he fell off his bike and fractured his wrist. He doesn’t seem to be ruling out conspiracies: John said nobody was near me when I fell….But I’m sure I was pushed…. And I bet it was …read more!
Feb 15, 2005
British Newspaper Daily Express reported today that J.K. Rowling helped fund a film about domestic violence, Friday Night Shirt. Reader Mikey sent us links to the film’s production site and its background page, which says, “As well as attracting top industry professionals, the film’s important message caught the eye of Bestselling Author JK Rowling (‘Harry …read more!
Feb 14, 2005
Here’s a bit of Valentines fun news. TLC reader Jim wrote to let us know that Bloomsbury.com has added this countdown calendar for the release of Half-Blood Prince. While this calendar is nice, the thing that caught my eye was that if you put your mouse on today’s date, the 14th, and click, a special …read more!
Feb 13, 2005
Our Floo Network partner, the Harry Potter Lexicon, has had a bit of a Valentine’s makeover, thanks to the talented Laura Freeman. Laura did the artwork for the Lexicon’s winter theme as well, and is justifiably famous in the fandom for being the artist whose picture of the Marauders Jo Rowling once had on her …read more!
Feb 13, 2005
The team of Accio, the first HP convention to take place in Britain, has announced its programming today. The details, including a timetable, are available at the convention’s site, Accio.org.uk. Accio will take place July 29 through July 31 at the University of Reading, UK. Presentations, panels, speehces, games, a feast and more are planned. …read more!
Feb 13, 2005
Some disappointing news tonight for Potter fans. Previously we told you the soundtrack by composer John Williams for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was nominated for a Grammy award. In ceremonies before the broadcast of tonight’s awards show, some early awards were announced. Howard Shore’s score for Lord of the Rings: Return of …read more!
Feb 13, 2005
The new issue of magazine “Xpose”contains a big feature on the Harry Potter films this month. In an article about “13 magical moments from the Harry Potter series”, one highlight posted on their website takes a look at the owl post scene from the first film. This issue of the magazine features a cover photo …read more!
Feb 13, 2005
MuggleNet has received a scan of a newpaper article that has new photo from the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film. Published in the Telegraph Magazine, it is a photo of Harry looking at the Golden Egg. The accompanying article talks about the special effects that will be used in the fourth Potter …read more!