Archive for February, 2009

Robert Pattinson Attends Oscar Awards, Introduces Special Montage on Romance

Feb 22, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Pattinson

Actor Robert Pattinson is attending the Academy Awards tonight in Los Angeles. Earlier this week, rumors were rife Robert (Hufflepuff Great Cedric Diggory in GoF, Edward in Twilight) was due to present at the Oscars, and you can see early photos of Rob at the event, here via WireImage.Update: Robert introduced a feature on Romance …read more!

Broadbent, Staunton, Radcliffe, Coltrane, Biggerstaff and Wanamaker Doodle for Charity

Feb 22, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

HP Cast

A number of actors from the Harry Potter films have donated original doodles for National Doodle Day 2009, a charitable event that benefits Epilepsy Action and the Neurofibromatosis Association. This year, actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Imelda Staunton (Umbridge), Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Sean Biggerstaff (Oliver Wood), Zoe Wanamaker (Madam Hooch), and Jim Broadbent (Slughorn), are …read more!

HP Alliance Dumbledore’s Army Meeting Live this Wednesday, Feb. 25

Feb 22, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Fans

The second HP Alliance Dumbledore’s Army meeting will be this Wednesday at 9 p.m., on UStream. During the last meeting hundreds of Potter fans came together to talk about helping those less fortunate in Burma and Darfur. This time the call will focus on consumer culture: Paul DeGeorge and Matt Maggiacaomo, of Harry and the …read more!

HP Alliance Dumbleore’s Army Meeting Live this Wednesday, Feb. 25

Feb 22, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Fans

The second HP Alliance Dumbledore’s Army meeting will be this Wednesday at 9 p.m., over UStream. During the last meeting hundreds of Potter fans came together to talk about helping those less fortunate in Burma and Darfur. This time the call will focus on consumer culture: Paul DeGeorge and Matt Maggiacaomo, of Harry and the …read more!

HP Alliance Dumbleore’s Army Meeting Live this Wednesday, Feb. 25

Feb 22, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Fans

The second HP Alliance Dumbledore’s Army meeting will be this Wednesday at 9 p.m., over UStream. During the last meeting hundreds of Potter fans came together to talk about helping those less fortunate in Burma and Darfur. This time the call will focus on consumer culture: Paul DeGeorge and Matt Maggiacaomo, of Harry and the …read more!

Happy Birthday, Julie Walters

Feb 22, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Actor Birthdays

Happy Birthday wishes go out to actress Julie Walters (Molly Weasley), who is celebrating her 59th birthday today. Cheers to you, Julie!

Happy Birthday, Alan Rickman

Feb 21, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Actor Birthdays

Everyone, please join us as we raise a tall glass of Butterbeer in toast to actor Alan Rickman (Professor Severus Snape), who is celebrating his 63rd birthday today. Three cheers for you, Alan, and many happy returns!

JK Rowling is Up to No Good… for a Good Reason

Feb 21, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Charity

Today, we are happy to report that J.K. Rowling has been up to no good….for a good reason. The Harry Potter author paid a visit to a hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she brought cheer in the form of unique graffiti on the walls of the unit. The Scotsman writes: “Ms Rowling, 43, daubed graffiti …read more!

MTV Half-Blood Prince Set Visit Footage Released Early

Feb 21, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Movies

Well, this is a great way to start the day: footage from the MTV visit to the set of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is now online. As seen here via YouTube, interviews with actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry) and Rupert Grint (Ron) are available, as well hearing comments from actress Jessie Cave on her …read more!

Extra “level of polish” on Half-Blood Prince Video Game

Feb 20, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Video Games

There is a new interview online today from GamerVision.com with John Fenno, a Senior Product Manager from EA, about the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game. In the interview, Mr. Fenno discusses the differences between this and the previous games, what gamers can expect from the various platforms, and how they’ve utilized …read more!



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