Archive for October, 2006

Albus Dumbledore, Top Movie Magician

Oct 23, 2006

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As a sidebar to their review of the new film The Prestige, “Entertainment Weekly” has a short blurb in their October 27 issue with a list of their Top Five Movie Magicians. Hogwart’s own Albus Dumbledore is ranked at number three, with the magazine saying “Don’t let the school administrator guise fool you-he’s the wizard …read more!

Dial 62442 for First Look at Arthur Weasley in Order of the Phoenix

Oct 22, 2006

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RealMovieNews.com has the first look at Arthur Weasley (Mark Williams) with new photos taken at the filming for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Filming took place earlier today at a phone box near Scotland Yard in London for the scene when Harry (Dan Radcliffe) and Arthur Weasley go to town for the …read more!

Order of the Phoenix Filming Today at Tube Station in London

Oct 22, 2006

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Filming continues for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, as MSN reports a station for the London underground rail system was used today for the movie. The report indicates that the Westminster Tube station “was closed on Sunday to allow shooting for a yet-to-be-released instalment of the young wizard’s big screen adventures.” Readers …read more!

Newsweek Interviews Dan Radcliffe on “Phoenix,” Fame and More

Oct 22, 2006

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Newsweek magazine has a brand new interview with actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) where, in two different articles, they discuss a variety of topics including fame, dating (yes to dating, but no one at the moment), and working on the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Addressing the question of his future …read more!

The Goblet of Fire Reading Group Sorting has Called Your Name

Oct 21, 2006

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The Goblet of Fire is back in action…well, sort of! Our newest round of book reading groups sorting starts today for discussions on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. If you think you are champion enough to join in the fourth round of the Harry Potter book discussions, then head over to the Leaky …read more!

Order of the Phoenix Teaser Trailer Not Online Until Nov. 20 at the Earliest

Oct 20, 2006

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Contrary to the rumors floating online, TLC can now confirm to you that the new teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will debut in US theaters before the film Happy Feet on November 17, and will NOT be released on the internet that same day. Official sources tell us that …read more!

Leaky Gets Halloweeny

Oct 20, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Check out the digs, guys: It’s Harry Potter Halloween time around here. If you don’t see anything different, you might have to refresh your browser/empty your cache/restart your computer/reload Leaky/sacrifice a small pumpkin to the Internet deities, but it should work eventually. These spooky doo-dads were designed for us by our fabulous friend, Frak, who …read more!

Followup: A Working Invisibility Cloak?

Oct 19, 2006

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Here is a followup for you now, on a story that we told you about last May on the plans to create a working invisibility cloak. Newscientisttech.com is reporting that the earlier blueprints for this cloak have now been put into action, and scientists have created an “invisibility cloak that works in the microwave region …read more!

Happy Birthday, Michael Gambon!

Oct 19, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Today is the 66th birthday of Michael Gambon (Dumbledore). Many happy returns of the day!

Jim Dale Fêted by Broadway Stars

Oct 18, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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JIm Dale, voice of the U.S. Harry Potter books, will be honored on Monday, October 30 as part of a Friar’s Club Musical Tribute. Broadway stars including Bebe Neuwirth and Tovah Feldshuh will be among the presenters teasing and toasting Mr. Dale at the event. The Friar’s Club was founded in 1904 by a group …read more!



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