Archive for September, 2005

Canadian Band “Wyrd Sisters” Sues WB

Sep 30, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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ChartAttack reports that Canadian folk band Wyrd Sisters has sued Warner Brothers Entertainment Canada, Warner Brothers Records, Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker and Radiohead’s Phil Selway and Johnny Greenwood for trademark infringement in an Ontario court. Their attorney, Kimberly Townley Smith, complained: If you go on the ‘net now and put in Harry Potter and Wyrd Sisters …read more!

Goblet of Fire NYC premiere confirmed for Ziegfeld Theater

Sep 30, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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In case you didn’t catch it yesterday: The Leaky Cauldron and MuggleNet yesterday revealed that the location of the NYC premiere of Goblet of Fire will be at the Ziegfeld Theater, at 141 West 54th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues, not Radio City Music Hall like last time. If you’re around, come to our …read more!

New Photos of Barty Crouch, Harry in the Bath, Cho a Yule Ball, More

Sep 30, 2005

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Anne sent us some great photos from the Harry Potter Pocket Calendar from Germany, and Jenna of DanRadcliffe.com has kindly let us repost her scans as well, which include – yes – a more detailed pic of Harry in the tub. That’s your cue, fangirls. I’ve got my earmuffs on, go to it. Anne asked …read more!

Staunton to Play Umbridge, Says Daily Mail

Sep 30, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Daily Mail is reporting today that actress Imelda Staunton has been cast as evil Defense Against the Dark Arts professor Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It’s a rumor until confirmed by WB, of course – but if so, yeah! Excellent. Thanks Karen, for letting us know!

HBO First Look at Goblet of Fire Special Nov. 7th

Sep 30, 2005

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HBO will be broadcasting their “First Look” program featuring the making of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire airing first on Monday, November 7th at 9:45pm (ET). The running time is listed at 13 minutes in length, and the show will rerun multiple times throughout the month of November.

New Dan Radcliffe Interviews

Sep 30, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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DanRadcliffe.com and DanRadcliffe.co.uk have both posted new interviews with – guess who? – Dan Radcliffe! The one at DanRadcliffe.com is a teaser of one to come soon. Check ’em out.

Calling all Lunas! Casting Begins for OoTP

Sep 30, 2005

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Do you know your Crumple- Horned Snorkacks, or have an affinity for wearing Radish earrings and Butterbeer cap necklaces? Then do we have a job for you! CBBC Newsround is reporting that producers are in search of the perfect person to play the role of Luna Lovegood in the Order of the Phoenix film, which …read more!

A Special (Huge!) Announcement: Live NYC Podcast

Sep 29, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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We’ve got a surprise, short and very special PotterCast/MuggleCast for you to download! Don’t worry, it’s only 12 minutes and 7 megabytes! Nowhere NEAR a full PotterCast length! Why? We’re announcing…drumroll please…that we will be recording a LIVE podcast in New York City – and you’re invited! Meet the crew of Leaky and MuggleNet, along …read more!

Hi-Res Dutch HBP Cover

Sep 29, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Thank you to HPZwerkBal for sending us this gorgeous hi-res picture of this gorgeous Dutch HBP artwork – check-it-OUT – especially the art of Kreacher in the author line – right here!

MuggleNet Wins Movies.com Fan Site Award

Sep 28, 2005

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Our friends over at MuggleNet.com recently won the Movies.com award for best unofficial movie site for the second year in a row; congrats guys! And thanks to everyone who voted for Leaky; if nothing else changed from the last time I checked the voting, which was a few weeks ago, we came in second (but …read more!



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