Archive for March, 2009

PotterCast 186.5: New Live Raw Trailer Talk!

Mar 06, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

PotterCast

Moments after the brand new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince trailer was released (watch online in our Video Galleries here), the PotterCasters gathered in front of a live UStream audience to go over each detail of the new trailer, and give their reactions to the fourth preview of the upcoming film. Join Melissa, Sue, …read more!

WB Releases New Half-Blood Prince Trailer

Mar 05, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Movies

Our PotterCast about the trailer will be live on the stream shortly! Screenshots available thanks to our awesome galleries staff HERE! In this trailer released by WB, Dumbledore narrates the story of Tom Riddle. We see glimpses of the inferi, more orphanage footage, the gates of Hogwarts as Harry and Luna travel up to them, …read more!

Life Sentence Given in Robert Knox Murder Case

Mar 05, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Legal

Yesterday there was an update in the case involving Robert Knox, the young actor who appears as Marcus Belby in the upcoming Half-Blood Prince, who was tragically murdered last May. As reported earlier, a jury in England found Karl Bishop, 22 guilty of the murder of Robert Knox, and today Mr. Bishop was handed a …read more!

Rumor Alert: New Half-Blood Prince Trailer Before Watchmen in IMAX?

Mar 05, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

Rumor Alert: There are various reports on the net this morning, such as this one from Action Figure Insider, stating a new trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be airing before the showing of Watchmen when it opens in IMAX. The blogger writes: On Monday night I was invited to a special …read more!

Warner Bros Revamps Official Shop

Mar 05, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

WB Shop

Warner Bros has launched a major revamp of their online store, which is now reopened, featuring many sales and values for fans. Harry Potter merchandise is now available at a 20% discount, with free ground shipping for a limited time. Items such as the recently released Half-Blood Prince Messenger bag and the Horcrux ring, are …read more!

EP Club 2009 Now Available!

Mar 04, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Charity

Now in its third outstanding year, the Wizard Rock EP of the Month Club is here! In its first two subscriptions, the club has raised nearly $30,000 for charity by releasing 24 CDs. This year will bring another crop of awesome fundraising for great causes, and features EPs by: Harry and the Potters the Whomping …read more!

Mrs. Granger Cast for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Mar 04, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

DH Film

Here is a bit of good news now to brighten up the day: the part of Mrs. Granger (the mother of Hermione) has been cast for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The Coleraine Times reports that Michelle Fairley has been cast “to play the part of Mrs Granger, a Muggle dentist and the mother …read more!

Rumor of Emma Watson Yale Announcement via Twitter False

Mar 04, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Watson

Yesterday, we told you of the numerous media outlets carrying a story which claimed actress Emma Watson supposedly announced via Twitter that she had been accepted into Yale. Thanks to EmmaWatsonOfficial.com, we now know these claims were indeed quite false. As posted on her official website, Emma Watson does NOT have a Twitter account, and …read more!

Followup: Man Convicted in Murder of Potter Actor Rob Knox

Mar 04, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Movies

Last May, we learned the tragic news that actor Rob Knox, a young actor who will be seen as Marcus Belby in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, had been murdered in London. Today, the BBC reports that a jury has convicted Karl Bishop, 22, and found him guilty of the stabbing of …read more!

Tweeting Tom Felton

Mar 03, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Felton

Here is an offbeat, yet rather cool piece of news tonight: actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) has joined the legions of us on Twitter. The actor confirmed to Feltbeats.com that he is now part of the very popular online short messaging service, and you can follow Tom’s official Twitter via this link http://twitter.com/tomfelton (you can …read more!



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