Archive for May, 2007

PotterCast 90 is Live from New Orleans!

May 28, 2007

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Right on time! :cough: Our special live-from-Phoenix-Rising edition of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now available for download! To listen, just hit the “Play” button on the right side of the page (—>), or use iTunes, or direct download. What’s in store? This show took place on opening night of the Harry Potter conference …read more!

More Scans from “Order of the Phoenix” Sticker Book

May 28, 2007

Posted by: SueTLC

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Additional scans from a Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix sticker book are now online, showing some new scenes from the movies. Among the new are a glimpse of Ron and Hermione in Grimmauld Place (perhaps while cleaning the rooms), a look at Harry hugging Sirius while standing in front of the Black …read more!

Fans Gather at Phoenix Rising for “Harry’s Last Dance”

May 27, 2007

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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The St. Petersburg Times has an extensive piece about Phoenix Rising, the Harry Potter conference that took place last week in New Orleans. They are reporting that the event “drew about 1,000 participants to New Orleans” and throughout the weekend, people dressed in wizard attire took part in Quidditch games, wizard rock concerts and “discussed …read more!

Early Ticket Sales for “Order of the Phoenix” (Updated)

May 27, 2007

Posted by: SueTLC

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Reports are beginning to come in regarding advance ticket sales for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Many of you owled to say that Odeon theatres in the UK are already selling advance tickets, and now AMC Theaters in the US are set to start their pre-sales of tickets on June …read more!

Reminder: “Sonorous ” Approaching Soon

May 27, 2007

Posted by: SueTLC

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A reminder tonight for those who may still be considering attending “Sonorous,” the one day Harry Potter gathering being held in Lancaster, California Saturday, June 9. As we told you previously, the event will include a special dinner and feature two speakers, Steve Vander Ark of our Floo partner, the HP-Lexicon, as well as author …read more!

Cape Wrath to Meet Voldemort’s Fury in “Half-Blood Prince” Movie?

May 26, 2007

Posted by: SueTLC

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Scotland on Sunday has a lengthy new article about possible locations in Scotland to be used for the filming of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In a rather delicious piece of irony, one of the leading contenders for the possible site of filming for the dramatic Cave chapter is at a place called Cape …read more!

Miami Herald “Deathly Hallows” Contest with Judge Dave Barry

May 26, 2007

Posted by: SueTLC

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Thanks to all the readers who mailed about the new contest the Miami Herald is holding asking fans to write their own final chapter to “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” In 300 words or less, submissions entered by June 21 from those 18 years and younger may be the winners of a free copy …read more!

New EA Video Featuring Music from “Order of the Phoenix” Video Game

May 26, 2007

Posted by: SueTLC

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The news keeps pouring in this weekend as we have word now that EA, the makers of the Harry Potter video game have posted a new video on Youtube featuring the gorgeous music heard in the new Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix game, scored by new series composer James Hannigan. You can …read more!

New Interview and Images of Dan Radcliffe from Japanese Magazine

May 26, 2007

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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The July issue of Japanese magazine Myojo features a few new pictures and an interview with Harry Potter actor Dan Radcliffe, who spoke more about his performance in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. DanRadcliffe.co.uk has scans from the magazine as well as a translation of part of the interview. In this bit …read more!

New OotP Contest from Cartoon Network Launched in the UK

May 26, 2007

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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Cartoon Network and Cartoon Network Too in the UK announced a new contest for Potter fans aged 6 to 16 from mainland Great Britain, to win the chance to walk down the red carpet at the UK premiere of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In order to enter, you must watch the …read more!



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