Archive for September, 2006

Hop on the Hogwarts Express Today at the Leaky Lounge

Sep 16, 2006

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All Aboard! The Hogwarts Express is making a stop today at our Leaky Lounge. Yes, that’s right, not only is it back to school time, it’s time for our September forum event, happening today from 11am till 7pm (EST). The fabulous train is making a stop for Leaky’s own Witches and Wizards, and your ticket …read more!

Hogwarts Interactive Event Scheduled for Philadelphia in July 2007

Sep 15, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Bonding over Books today announced Enlightening 2007 (“E7”), the first-ever Harry Potter Camp for Families, to be held on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus on July 12-15, 2007. This immersive, interactive fantasy event for families who love Harry Potter, will coincide with the release of the film Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix. “E7 …read more!

Crank It Up: Wizard Rock Hits the Potter Fandom

Sep 14, 2006

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There is a new article online tonight about the newest form of Potter Fan participation that is really crankin’ these days… Wizard Rock. This new feature details the rise of the wizarding- themed rock bands, who are all inspired by and play music related to the Harry Potter books. In this article, some of the …read more!

More on Marketing for “Phoenix” Products

Sep 14, 2006

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Following what we have told you previously about upcoming movie tie-in merchandise, Warner Brothers Consumer Products said again at they will be targeting products tied in with the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix for an older market. KidScreen Magazine reports: “Character merchandise is moving outside of its traditional area of …read more!

New Artwork on “Quidditch Through the Ages” Box Set

Sep 14, 2006

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The box set which contains Harry’s Schoolbooks, or the special Harry Potter books “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them,” and “Quidditch Through the Ages” is sporting a new cover featuring some new artwork from illustrator Mary GrandePre. You can see this new artwork which shows Madam Hooch or a referee during a Quidditch Game …read more!

New Book Seven Placeholder Artwork at Amazon.com

Sep 14, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Some of you have probably already noted this image in our latest postings, but there is some new placeholder art on the Amazon.com Harry Potter 7 page. The image is also the icon on this post. This image has been up for awhile; before questions about whether iit means something for the book start springing …read more!

Report: READ Magazine Says Book Seven Next July

Sep 14, 2006

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On the heels of JKR’s most recent update where our favorite author says she is still writing Book Seven, comes word today that the newest issue of READ magazine (which is not an official Scholastic ‘zine) containing a blurb speculating about the release date of the last Harry Potter book. A teacher wrote us at …read more!

Introducing…the Leaky Video Gallery!

Sep 14, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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We are thrilled to unveil Leaky’s Harry Potter Video Gallery! This has been a TREMENDOUS undertaking by at least half of our staff over these past few months. This is your one-stop for browsing HP-related videos. You can watch each video right on your screen, or download them in WMV or iPod-friendly format for later. …read more!

J.K.R Updates Site with Book Seven News; Still Deciding Between Titles

Sep 13, 2006

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Book Seven News today everyone, from our favorite author. Jo updated her site with news that not only is she still busy writing, she is still deciding between two titles of the last Harry Potter book. Quotage: Now that I’m back from New York, the only real news is that I’m continuing to work hard …read more!

Fake Order of the Phoenix Poster Circulates the Web

Sep 12, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Some sites have started to report this fan-made poster (if that link no longer works, see here in our galleries) as the official one-sheet for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It is officially a fake, says WB – though most of the veteran HP fans could probably tell. We’ve officially met our …read more!



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