Archive for April, 2009

Video, ScreenCaps of USA Today Preview for Harry Potter, the Exhibit

Apr 29, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Movies

USA Today has a wonderful new video preview online of Harry Potter, the Exhibit which is due to open later this week at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Update: Video now available here in our galleries, and screencaps here of this preview that gives us a quick overview of some the props …read more!

It’s a sunny day…

Apr 29, 2009

Posted by: SuperJenn

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The bodice that I am wearing is laced a little too tight and I’m wearing the skirt that I save just for this occasion every year. And as he steps up to the front of the stage my pulse goes crazy. And then he says it¦ “As some of you may know, today is Miguel’s …read more!

Madam Hooch’s Wizarding Workouts for Kids

Apr 28, 2009

Posted by: Doris

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Don’t you wish you could fly? I often watch Sorcerer’s Stone, with Harry’s first ride on a broom, wishing I could have just one ride. Unfortunately, that brand of magic is something I can’t make happen. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that obesity rates in our children have tripled since 1980. As a …read more!

I See Sea Shells on Shell Cottage (Updated)

Apr 28, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

As a follow now to the first photos TLC first brought you several days ago of Shell Cottage currently under construction for use in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, two new photos are now online. The public group for the Pembroke area of Wales on Flickr now has two new photos of the ongoing …read more!

“Paranoia” Core of Half-Blood Prince Story Says Dan Radcliffe

Apr 28, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Radcliffe

Wizard Universe has posted a new interview with actor Dan Radcliffe, who weighs in on the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In the article, Dan address the question of what he feels is at the core of the upcoming sixth Harry Potter movie: “Paranoia. There’s a very strong scene in the film that’s …read more!

Danish Harry Potter Cover Art Up for Action

Apr 28, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Art

The seven original cover art work pieces of the Danish editions of the Harry Potter novels are now up for auction. As seen here, work done by artist Per Jørgensen, is up for auction starting this week and running until May 11th. The article on the auction gives some background and insight on how the …read more!

UK Children’s Laureates Create List of Best Books for Children

Apr 28, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Books

The UK Children’s Laureates have compiled a list of best books for children for UK book seller Waterstones. The press is making much ado over the fact that the list does not contain any of the Harry Potter novels written by author J.K. Rowling, however as the BBC points out that just five of the …read more!

Deathly Hallows Cast Watch: John Hurts Talks Ollivander, Legano Returns as Greyback More

Apr 28, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

DH Film

John Hurt is currently in New York for the Tribeca Film Festival, and thanks to AMC, there is a new interview online with the actor at the festival regarding his return as Mr. Ollivander in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. As readers will recall, we’ve reported several times about his potential return …read more!

Actor Dan Radcliffe Nominated for Drama Desk Award for “Equus”

Apr 27, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Radcliffe

Congratulations are in order today for actor Dan Radcliffe as he was nominated for a prestigious Drama Desk award. Dan was recognized this morning in the category of “Outstanding Actor in a Play” for his performance in the Broadway production of Equus. The play was also nominated in the categories of “Lighting Design,” and “Sound …read more!

New Details from Harry Potter, the Exhibit

Apr 27, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Movies

Previews are now underway for Harry Potter, the Exhibit at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. Following on our reports from over the weekend, TLC reader Michael was able to get an early tour yesterday, and sent in some new delightful details of the props and set pieces used in the Harry Potter films …read more!



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