Jun 08, 2005
ITV has now launched their version of the Ultimate Harry Potter Fan contest. Children between the ages of 8 and 16 are allowed to enter for this chance to not only attend the midnight launch party in Edinburgh of Half-Blood Prince, but also to interview author J.K. Rowling on television. Initial’s series producer for the …read more!
Jun 07, 2005
Our post with all the contest info got old, so we made a special page for HBP “Cub Reporter” contests as well as other HBP-related contests, right here, so you can keep track. It’s also listed on our new text sidebar. If you look over this list and see a contest we haven’t listed, please …read more!
Jun 07, 2005
The Mirror reports that HBPs are flying off shelves and e-shelves, looking “set to beat the 2003 Goblet of Fire’s [sic; we suspect they meant Order of the Phoenix] record-breaking five million copies sold worldwide in 24 hours, when it is finally released on July 16.” At Tesco.com, the article says, one is ordered every …read more!
Jun 07, 2005
The Evening News, of Scotland, has opened its contest to choose a reporter to be part of the 70-children contingent that will meet JKR on July 15 and interview her on July 17. Entrants must “prove their knowledge of all things Harry Potter by answering five questions which will appear in the paper over the …read more!
Jun 06, 2005
As most of you are aware, on July 16, Emerson of MuggleNet and I will be in Scotland, interviewing Jo Rowling to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. With less than 40 days to go, it’s time we get down to business! We know you’re all dying to get a question …read more!
Jun 06, 2005
The Harry Potter version of Scene It?, the popular DVD movie game, is now available for pre-order. It will ship on August 15, 2005, so says Amazon. Using that link, or pre-ordering through our Video Games section of the Cauldron Shop, supports Leaky and all the Floo sites. Thanks to the readers who found this …read more!
Jun 06, 2005
A number of our readers have let us know that they’ve seen the GoF trailer in front of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants; we want to remind you that it’s still best to call your theater to make sure, before spending money to see the trailer on a big screen.
Jun 06, 2005
MuggleNet, HPANA and Wizarding World Press have announced Spellbound, their official July 15 midnight event, to take place in the Randhurst Mall in the northwestern Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect. Visit the site – and its entry on PotterParties.com – for more information about activities, games, and more. Also, TLC will have information about where …read more!
Jun 06, 2005
Thanks to reader Michael, for bringing us pics of the Half-Blood Prince exhibit at this weekend’s Book Expo America. “Who is the Half-Blood Prince?” – featuring a mock up of what the finished book will look like “42 days left” We remind to link here instead of reuploading, yadda yadda. Enjoy!
Jun 05, 2005
Reuters is reporting tonight an interview with Barbara Marcus of Scholastic where she says that 10.8 million copies of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince have now been printed. She says the books are safe, and are ready to go for the July 16th release. In an interview at the Book Expo America trade fair …read more!