Archive for March, 2005

Weeeeeeeeeee!

Mar 31, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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*cackle* There woz this ere dingy ol’ Leaky Wot really was looking quite peaky So Peeves came along And sang a wee song And din’ even haff to be sneaky!

Goblet of Fire Raffle Postponed

Mar 31, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The raffle for the signed Goblet of Fire has been temporarily postponed because details are taking a little longer to work out than is preferable, and the organization wants to be sure it’s done right. Tickets were due to go on sale today; check here for more details in the future.

Happy Birthday Gred & Forge!

Mar 31, 2005

Posted by: SueTLC

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April First on JKRowling.com brings Happy Birthday wishes to Fred and George Weasley, as she’s previously announced on her site. Cheers! The countdown calendar on Bloomsbury.com wishes the twins a Happy Birthday as well. There is also a new Wizard of the Month on JKRowling.com that you can see for now on the text only …read more!

Barty Crouch Jr. or Lupin Tapped for Who?

Mar 31, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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According to BBC News, David Tennant, who plays Barty Crouch Jr. in GoF, is rumoured to be the most likely candidate to play the Doctor after Christopher Eccleston announced he is leaving the show. Also

Bloomsbury: Facts and Figures

Mar 30, 2005

Posted by: SueTLC

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Two bits of news tonight relating to Bloomsbury, the UK publishers of the Harry Potter books. First, on the Harry Potter section of Bloomsbury.com, some fun and interesting facts and figures about the Potter books have now been posted. If all Harry Potter books ever sold were placed end to end, they would go around …read more!

ON TLC: New GrandPre Artwork on HBP Standup

Mar 30, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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We’ve got the hi-res HBP new artwork for you, which should take the guess-work out of just what or who (or maybe what AND who?) is in the new portion. And that’s all we’re saying about that until you see it for yourself! Again, if we are to keep these images unwatermarked we ask that …read more!

Scholastic “100 Days Until Harry” Campaign to Begin April 7

Mar 30, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Scholastic has sent TLC a press release describing its HBP campaign, set to kick off on April 7, when there are 100 Days Until Harry. The multitiered campaign will include a national advertising campaign; a first-time ever Harry Potter crossword puzzle in The New York Times; online activities and downloadables; promotional giveaways; and midnight parties …read more!

Happy Birthday Robbie Coltrane

Mar 30, 2005

Posted by: SueTLC

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TLC would like to wish actor Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) a Happy 55th Birthday today! Cheers!

HBP to Have All-Time High Initial Print Run – 10.8M Books

Mar 30, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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USA Today announces today that the Scholastic (US) edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will have an all-time high initial print run of 10.8 million books, shattering the last record of 8.5 million – set by OotP in 2003. The article also mentions Leaky, and they fixed the link in the online version.

The Witching Hour: Fanfic and Sirens and Quidditch, Oh My

Mar 29, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Witching Hour, the HP convention from HPEF that will take place on Oct. 6-10 in Salem, MA, (otherwise known as the Witch City, has a couple of important announcements: Dr. Marleen Barr, author of Oy Pioneer, will speak at the conference about feminism and science fiction, as part of the panel, “Sirens, Furies and …read more!



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