Archive for May, 2005

Happy Birthday Milly!

May 28, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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We at TLC wish Milly, our Floo partner and Hogwarts Galleries guru, the happiest birthday today!

Goblet of Fire Web Site Adds E-Mail Subscription

May 28, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The HP Goblet of Fire film’s Web site has added a “subscribe” link, where you can add your address to get e-mail updates. Thanks to the readers who sent this in!

Super-fans – Are HP Devotees the Next Generation of Star Wars Fans?

May 27, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Associated Press today considered what may be the next zone of superfandom, and turns its eye on Harry Potter fans. If there’s hope for a new legion of obsessives, it could come from Harry Potter. Just as Star Wars fans attend midnight premieres (apparently the designated hour of the superfan), Potter fans lines blocks …read more!

Marauder Shirt Update: Ladies and Kids’ Sizes Now Available

May 27, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Once again the WB has listened to your requests, and is already making available for pre-order ladies’ fitted and kids’ sizes in the “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good” shirt that you helped create, which again for now is a Leaky exclusive. You can see it at the Cauldron Shop, or …read more!

First HBP Cub Reporter Chosen

May 27, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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One of the first HBP “cub reporters” to be at Edinburgh Castle at midnight on July 16 has been chosen, the Daily Record reported. Amy Rice, 12, from Dundee, is the lucky girl. Snitchseeker.com has a scan of the article.

WSJ: MP3 HBP Not Likely

May 27, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Wall Street Journal today published an article about book downloads, and the likelihood that HBP would be available in MP3 format, calling it not very probable: “…the novel that would undoubtedly be the biggest digital audiobook seller of all time, J.K. Rowling’s coming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, likely won’t be available for …read more!

Yates Talks Order of the Phoenix Film

May 27, 2005

Posted by: SueTLC

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In a column today in the Independent, there was a brief section where film director David Yates talks about a possible scene he would like to include in the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie. The scene would include Harry flying along the river Thames in London. Quotage: For all his magic …read more!

“I Solemnly Swear” Shirts Sell Out in First Day

May 26, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Heh. You all were so excited about the new “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good” T-Shirt from WB that you sold out their first run in less than 20 hours. You can still order them, but they will arrive in about a month, when the second (larger) batch of orders comes …read more!

Jamie Waylett Posts Fan Art Contest Results

May 26, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Jamie Waylett has posted the results of his fan art contest on JamieWaylett.com. He’s tied three entries for first, two for fourth, and a bunch for sixth; having helped judge the first round of the competition and helped on the second, I want to congratulate all who contributed – the standard was truly fantastic. First …read more!

JK Rowling: Keep that Pinch of Salt Handy!

May 26, 2005

Posted by: SueTLC

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J.K. Rowling has updated her site with a message regarding the recent spate of rumors about the possible death of a character in Half-Blood Prince. In no uncertain terms she writes: Well, here we go again! The gossip, the non-stories, the ever-wilder speculation… Please remember that allegations of ‘leaks’ concerning deaths in ‘Half-Blood Prince’ are …read more!



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