Archive for January, 2009

Transchildren: Under the Sorting Hat

Jan 24, 2009

Posted by: abandonedboyjon

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size=”3″>”I sometimes think we sort too soon.” size=”3″>-Albus Dumbledore, “The Prince’s Tale’ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows size=”3″> size=”3″>Me, too, Dumbledore, me, too. size=”3″> size=”3″>The other day at work a customer called me “sir” then “ma’am” then, frustrated, threw his hands up in the air and said “I don’t know which.” I turned beet …read more!

The Next Doctor… for real

Jan 24, 2009

Posted by: twiddlethosedials

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Yeah, I know this was announced a few weeks ago. Admittedly, I’ve been in denial. It’s not that I have anything against Matt Smith becoming the 11th Doctor. He’s just so not what I expected that I really was speechless. The one thing I said they’d have to do was avoid bringing on a David …read more!

Live PotterCast Recording to Discuss Japanese Trailer

Jan 23, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Surprise! We’ve made a last-minute change to this week’s recording schedule (which wasn’t supposed to include a live show). It will start at 4:30 p.m. ET (9:30 p.m. GMT / 1:30 p.m. PT) – sorry for the short notice, and also that it’s during the day, but this is the only time we can all …read more!

New “Half-Blood Prince” Trailer from Japan Now Online

Jan 23, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

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Check it out! The new trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince which is being aired in Japan, is now online here via YouTube. Enjoy! UPDATE: Thanks to our hardworking crew, we now have the screencaps here in our image galleries! Please note: This video contains Japanese subtitles and announcer, but you can also …read more!

New Additions to San Francisco Music Box Harry Potter Collection including Half-Blood Prince and More

Jan 22, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

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The San Francisco Music Box company has introduced several new pieces to their Harry Potter collection for 2009. New are scenes from the various films including the following: The Final Battle from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (be sure to click for the closeups of the fight with Professor Quirrell) Harry Potter from Harry …read more!

Charity Auction for Complete Signed Set of Harry Potter Books to Benefit Carter Center Efforts

Jan 22, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

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A complete set of the UK Children’s editions of the Harry Potter novels, all signed by author J.K. Rowling are part of a charity auction to be held the weekend of February 7th. The AP reports that the set of books signed by the Harry Potter author, along with a baseball signed by five US …read more!

Google meme and the publishing industry

Jan 22, 2009

Posted by: John Admin

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A fun thing that I got off of Hank Green’s Vlogbrothers video today. All you have to do is copy and paste the quotes and replace my name with yours. Try it and paste the results in the comments! “Candace needs” a firm, consistent hand that will establish house rules. Does this mean I’m head …read more!

“Half-Blood Prince” Film Released in Italy on July 15, 2009

Jan 22, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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There is news today from WB Italy, who announced that the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film will be opening in Italy on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Paolo Ferrari, the President of Warner Bros. Pictures Italia, is quoted as saying in regards to the upcoming release: “It’s really important to support theater’s business …read more!

PotterCast 181: JoBama!

Jan 21, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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PotterCast episode 181 is now here for your listening pleasure. Join us this week on another edition PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, recorded live with an online audience for the latest news, discussion, and so much more. As with each episode, it starts with the latest news from our very own Sue, who tells us …read more!

Emma Watson: Test Shoots on “Deathly Hallows” To Take Place on Monday January 26

Jan 20, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

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As a followup to the post below, actress Emma Watson has now posted a new blog entry via her official website where she writes about the upcoming production of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Noting that she has has few costume fittings and a hair appointment to make her hair a bit more brown …read more!



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