Archive for December, 2006

Royal Mail in UK Begins Planning Delivery of “Deathly Hallows”

Dec 28, 2006

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With no official release date yet announced, the Royal Mail is nonetheless beginning to plan their strategy for delivery of the final Harry Potter book to customers in the UK. The BBC reports today that “the postal service is to meet with online retailers next month. Demand is expected to be high as last year, …read more!

Door Closes on JKRowling.com

Dec 28, 2006

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Shhh! The “Do Not Disturb” sign is back on the door to Jo’s office on JKRowling.com, meaning our favorite author is back at work, finishing up what we now know is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

HPEF Announces 2008 and 2009 Conferences

Dec 27, 2006

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HP Education Fanon, Inc. has announced two new conferences for Harry Potter fans to enjoy. Produced by the same group who brought us Lumos and is sponsoring Prophecy 2007: From Hero to Legend next year in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, they are announcing the following: Portus 2008, to be held July 10-13 2008, in Dallas, Texas. …read more!

Video of Giant Squid

Dec 27, 2006

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Here is a fun bit of unusual news for you. Researchers in Japan caught the rare Giant Squid, and for the first time ever, there is video of this mysterious creature. The Gryffindor red sea creature was caught off the Ogasawara Islands south of Tokyo earlier this month, and unfortunately later died. CNN reports that …read more!

Fiona Shaw Returning to London Stage

Dec 27, 2006

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Fiona Shaw (Petunia Dursley) will return to the London stage early next year in Samuel Beckett’s “Happy Days,” at the National Theatre. The play’s director is Deborah Warner, whose past work with Ms. Shaw includes productions of “Richard II,” “Medea” and “Hedda Gabler.” “Happy Days” opens in previews on January 19 (press/opening night is January …read more!

“Deathly Hallows” On Way to Becoming Biggest-Selling HP Book

Dec 27, 2006

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Amazon.co.uk is reporting today that after the announcement of the title of Book Seven, pre-orders of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows surged to the top of their best seller list. A spokesman for the online retailing giant said today the astonishing response may be an indicator of future sales of the last Harry Potter …read more!

Happy Birthday, Melissa Anelli!

Dec 27, 2006

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And I am telling you We’re not going.. For there’s something you gotta know Yes, it’s Melissa Anelli’s Birthday So let’s celebrate this day! She’s our Queen o’ the Cauldron, our special PotterCast Poppet, a girl full of dreams who leads our site as we move toward the final Harry Potter book, and someone who …read more!

Jason Isaacs to Appear on Stage in London

Dec 27, 2006

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Actor Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) will make a return to the British stage in February of next year as he is set to appear in the production of The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter. Previewing February 2 at Trafalgar Studios in London, England, this version of the classic comedy is “a major new West End …read more!

Bookies Already Making Odds on Demise of Harry Potter in “Deathly Hallows”

Dec 26, 2006

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Not ones to let any sense of sentimental holiday spirit stand in the way, bookies are already making odds on the demise of Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The BBC reports one oddsmaker feels that “the general consensus seems to be that Harry is the final Horcrux and to ensure that …read more!

Alfonso Cuaron Interview Mentions Ties Between PoA Film and HBP; Expresses Interest in “Deathly Hallows”

Dec 26, 2006

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Prisoner of Azkaban director Alfonso Cuaron has given a new interview with SFGate.com where he mentions again his interest in possibly returning to helm a Harry Potter movie. Echoing previous reports, Mr. Cuaron says he recently spoke as well with JKR, saying “I could tell based on our conversation that she is just so excited …read more!



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