Archive for March, 2006

Happy Birthday, Fred and George Weasley!

Mar 31, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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J.K. Rowling’s website has been updated to reflect the oh-so-appropriate April 1 birthday of our favorite pranksters, Gred and Forge — no, that’s FRED and GEORGE Weasley. Cheers to the brilliant entrepeneurs, and stay away from the U-No-Poo!

Do Not Disturb Sign Gone from J.K. Rowling’s Office

Mar 31, 2006

Posted by: SueTLC

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It looks like the door to Jo’s office is OPEN, as the usual Do Not Disturb sign is missing on JKRowling.com. Goodies await to those who can figure out how to get in there 🙂 Click “CONTINUED” and scroll down to get instructions on how to get in, if you don’t want to puzzle it …read more!

Alan Rickman Play Opens in London’s West End

Mar 31, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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My Name is Rachel Corrie, the award-winning play co-written and directed by Alan Rickman (Professor Snape), had its first “commercial” opening in London’s West End yesterday. The controversial play’s opening night was attended by fellow Potter castmates Miriam Margolyes (Professor Sprout) and Miranda Richardson (Rita Skeeter). Photos of the after-party may be seen here.

Followup: JKR Painted Egg Raises &£2600 for Charity

Mar 31, 2006

Posted by: SueTLC

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Last week we told you that Harry Potter author J.K.Rowling had donated a special ceramic egg that she painted as part of a fundraising effort for the Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland. This egg was sold for £2600 ($4,518) at a special charity auction and dinner. The Edinburgh Evening News reports that total of the event …read more!

Stephen Fry to Co-Write, Co-Direct Film About Indian Math Genius

Mar 31, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Stephen Fry, reader of the UK Harry Potter audiobooks, and Indian filmmaker Dev Benegal are collaborating on a film about Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan and his friendship with Cambridge mathematician G.H. Hardy. Ramanujan was a clerk from a poor family whose passion for numbers led him to correspond with Mr. Hardy, who was so impressed …read more!

Rumor: Possible Release Date for Order of the Phoenix Film

Mar 30, 2006

Posted by: SueTLC

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Many readers have let us know that Box Office Mojo has posted an update with a new release date for the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film as July 13, 2007. While this date is a possibility, just last week we saw a new interview with Phoenix producer David Heyman where he …read more!

Video of Rupert Grint, Phelps Brothers in Rome

Mar 30, 2006

Posted by: SueTLC

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A few days ago we told you that actors Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred & George) were in Rome for the release of the Goblet of Fire DVD in Italy. Reader Meg let us know about this video from that event, where the actors are shown answering questions and meeting …read more!

Happy Birthday, Robbie Coltrane

Mar 30, 2006

Posted by: SueTLC

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Thanks to everyone who let us know that today actor Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) is celebrating his 56th birthday. Cheers Robbie!

Newsround Video Interview with J.K. Rowling

Mar 30, 2006

Posted by: SueTLC

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Lizo, from CBBC Newsround was at the British Book Awards last night, and he was able to get an quick interview with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. He asked Jo about the progress on Book Seven, where she said “I’ve done a bit. But there’s nothing more I can tell you. Everything’s a giveaway now.” …read more!

New Video Interview of Trio, Katie Leung on Australian “Sunrise” Show

Mar 30, 2006

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Andy, from HarryPotterFanZone, let us know he was able to get the video of the new interview with the Trio and Katie Leung as was shown on “Sunrise” , a morning show airing in Australia. In this new interview filmed on the set of Order of the Phoenix, Daniel Radcliffe (Harry) says if he ever …read more!



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