Archive for March, 2006

DVD Review Scans: Goblet of Fire Details

Mar 02, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Oliver from HPGraphics.com sent us scans (which you can now see in our gallery) of the latest DVD Review, which contains a long article about the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire DVD, containing info on the special effects, the spider, an interview with the trio and more.

The Harry Potter Collectibles Contest

Mar 02, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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We’re very proud to present our next sweepstakes, the Harry Potter Collectibles Contest! As you all know, the DVD of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” hits stores Tuesday in the U.S., and we’ve got a brand new contest associated with it – enter the Harry Potter Collectibles Contest and you can win a …read more!

J.K. Rowling: Greatest Living British Writer?

Mar 02, 2006

Posted by: SueTLC

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In conjunction with the launch of The Book Magazine, a new “quarterly national consumer magazine,” they are conducting a vote to ask the public who they believe is the greatest living British writer. Along with such writers listed as Ian Rankin, John LeCarre, Terry Pratchett, Helen Fielding, Salman Rushdie and AS Byatt, is Harry Potter …read more!

Goblet of Fire Gets Two Empire Awards Nominations

Mar 02, 2006

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The nominations for the annual Empire Awards have been announced, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has been recognized in two categories from the popular magazine this year. Goblet of Fire was nominated as “Best British Movie” and in the “Best Sci-fi/Fantasy” category as well. These awards will be presented on Monday, March …read more!

New Gentle Giant Harry Potter Collection Statues

Mar 02, 2006

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Gentle Giant is adding some new figures to their Harry Potter collection. These will include Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Dobby, Nearly Headless Nick, and a Death Eater. Figures.com recently attended the New York Toy Fair, and has some additional good photos of these new Potter figures. There is also a special edition statue of Jason …read more!

Two Harry Potter Actors Receive OBE Awards

Mar 02, 2006

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Previously it was announced that two actors from the Harry Potter films would be among those made Officers of the Order of the British Empire, a special award presented by the Queen of England. Today actor Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) and actress Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge in Phoenix) received their honors. The BBC reports that: Both …read more!

Scholastic Harry Potter “Wednesdays” Sweepstakes Now Open

Mar 01, 2006

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Scholastic has now opened their Harry Potter” Wednesdays” Sweepstakes, which offers you the chance to be a lucky winner of a special Harry Potter Ipod and all six of the Harry Potter audiobooks. For the next six Wednesdays ,if you go to to this link at Scholastic.com/Harry Potter and answer the opinion poll, you can …read more!

Harry Potter.com Updates with New Goblet of Fire DVD Clip

Mar 01, 2006

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HarryPotter.com has been updated with a new DVD section featuring a new clip from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire DVD. This lengthy clip (Clip 2) shows much more of the making of the First task, including a look at the animation for the Dragon. There is also a section for downloads …read more!

No Future Potter Films for Director Alfonso Cuaron?

Mar 01, 2006

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ComingSoon.net has posted a brief interview with Prisoner of Azkaban film director Alfonso Cuaron, where he discusses the possibility of a return trip to helm a new Harry Potter film. While he did not rule it out altogether, it does not look promising with Mr. Cuaron saying: “At this point today? No,” he told us …read more!

Leaky Presents the Harry Potter Quote Conjurer

Mar 01, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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We’ve got a great, fun, just-plain-cool-if-I-do-say-so-myself widget for you: The Harry Potter Quote Conjurer for Mac AND Windows. The conjurer is the latest from our Truly Awesome Widget Guy, Chris Chang, and today, its first day online, it has been named a featured widget by Apple.com! So what is it? The Harry Potter Quote Conjurer …read more!



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