Archive for April, 2008

Emma Watson Not Officially Confirmed for “Napoleon and Betsy” Movie

Apr 30, 2008

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Earlier this month, we told you of reports of a possible new role for Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) in a new film called “Napoleon and Betsy.” At the time we were unable to confirm this news, and today, the official Emma Watson website has been updated to say that in fact, this is not yet …read more!

“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” to Debut on HBO in June

Apr 30, 2008

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will debut on cable channel HBO on June 22 at 9pm (ET). In the days preceding the debut of the fifth Harry Potter film on the cable network, the channel will also be re-broadcasting the special making of feature, and that will be shown starting on Thursday, …read more!

Harry Potter Theme Park Construction Continues with Hogsmeade and More

Apr 30, 2008

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Construction continues on building the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction in Orlando, Florida. Courtesy of Screamscape and Orlando Rocks, we can see a host of new photos, including work being done building the snowy covered villages found in Hogsmeade. You can see these photos here and here.As readers will recall, the …read more!

Cho Chang “Yule Ball” Doll from Tonner Now Available

Apr 29, 2008

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Earlier this year we told you there were to be new Cho Chang dolls from Tonner, makers of high end collectible dolls. FAO Schwarz has now updated their website to indicate the limited edition Cho Chang “Yule Ball” doll is now available for $175.00 (USD). Based on actress Katie Leung who portrays Cho Chang in …read more!

“Deathly Hallows” Receives Andre Norton Award at 2008 Nebula Awards

Apr 29, 2008

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A follow up today as the seventh book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” won the 2008 Andre Norton Award at the Annual Nebula Awards Ceremony which took place in Austin, Texas this past weekend. As we first told you previously, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America’s Nebula Awards had nominated the seventh …read more!

Updated Adult Edition Covers for Russian Translations of Harry Potter Series

Apr 29, 2008

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Rosman Publishing, the company that prints the translated editions of the Harry Potter novels in Russia, have released updated covers for the adult editions of the seven novels. These hard-cover editions each sport a sleek, black background along with a single image on the cover. You can view all seven of the covers right here. …read more!

New Mention of “Half-Blood Prince” in Film Review Magazine

Apr 27, 2008

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Thanks to our Order partner DanRadcliffe.com, we can see this new article from the June 2008 issue of Film Review, where actor Dan Radcliffe briefly discusses both the “Deathly Hallows” and “Half-Blood Prince” films. Of the upcoming sixth Harry Potter film, Dan notes: “Harry is unhappy for a lot of this film, mainly because people …read more!

Carrow Sister Cast for “Half-Blood Prince”

Apr 27, 2008

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According to United Agents, a literary and talent agency in the UK, actress Suzanne Toase has been cast in the part of Alecto Carrow for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The website indicates she is currently filming her scenes as one of the Carrows, the brother and sister Death Eaters who take …read more!

Harry Potter and the A-Levels

Apr 27, 2008

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The Daily Mail is reporting tonight that Harry Potter is now required reading for A-level students in the UK. The paper says that Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s (Sorcerer’s) Stone is one of the books students will be tested on in exams given by the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA), the largest exam board in …read more!

Reminder: “Goblet of Fire” Airs on ABC Tonight

Apr 26, 2008

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A quick reminder that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will be broadcast tonight here in the US on ABC and ABC HD starting at 8pm (ET). As many of you have emailed and asked, we do not believe they will be debuting any new “Half-Blood Prince” footage during tonight’s telecast.



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