Archive for June, 2009

JK Rowling Attends Raisa Gorbachev Fundraiser Gala Ball

Jun 06, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and her husband Dr. Neil Murray are attending the annual Raisa Gorbachev Gala Fundraiser Ball tonight in London, England. You can see photos of Jo wearing a gorgeous light blue evening gown via Getty here and here, and here via WENNYou can learn more about this charity event and the …read more!

Sky Contest to Appear in “Deathly Hallows” Film

Jun 06, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

DH Film

UK television station Sky Movies is running a new contest for UK residents to appear in one of the two parts of the final Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Part of a WB Harry Potter Tour for the release of the sixth film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the station …read more!

Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Reading in Jo’s Book Nook

Jun 06, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

LeakyLounge

Jo’s Book Nook has opened up the reading of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers over in the Leaky Lounge. The reading of this J. R. R. Tolkien classic fantasy novel is open to all registered members of the Lounge who wish to take part in a communal reading of a non-Harry Potter …read more!

New Hermione, Harry Posters Available from Half-Blood Prince

Jun 06, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

As a follow to our post yesterday on the slew of new products, Warner Bros has now opened a Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince section of their Harry Potter collection in the WB shop. In addition to the new shirts from Hot Topic mentioned previously, you can now purchase a new Hermione poster featuring …read more!

Happy Birthday, Jason Isaacs!

Jun 06, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Actor Birthdays

It would be easy on this day to write well-deserved glowing tributes, poems full of swooning and adoration, or joyful words on how wonderful a certain actor might be. Instead, let us simply say: From all of us here at TLC, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON ISAACS!

Happy Birthday, Draco Malfoy

Jun 06, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Character Birthdays

Today marks the birthday of one Draco Malfoy, as the calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling’s website now indicates. Please join us in wishing this young man a happy birthday. Cheers to you, Draco.

Australian Update: Contest to Win Tickets to Early Screening of Half-Blood Prince; Ballet Shoes to Air Sunday

Jun 05, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Contests

We have several updates today for Australian readers. First, Australian Broadcast Company will be airing the film Ballet Shoes, starring Emma Watson (Hermione) this Sunday, June 7 at 8:30pm. Second, Australian Women’s Weekly magazine has now launched a contest to win a pair of tickets to an early screening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood …read more!

Complete Track Listings for Harry and the Half-Blood Prince Soundtrack

Jun 05, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

Thanks to Amazon.com we now have the complete track listings to the score for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince composed by Nicholas Hooper. The soundtrack will be released on July 14, 2009 and is available for pre-order here. Due to spoilers, please scroll down to see the entire list. SCROLL SCROLL AGAIN KEEP GOING …read more!

First Look: The Late Aragog from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Jun 05, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

Thanks to Orkim from Portkey for letting us know they now have many new photos from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince as seen in the newly release Panini Sticker book. Of note is our first look at the late Aragog, complete with Hagrid, Fang, Slughorn, and Harry paying their respects, as well as Hagrid …read more!

Product Watch: New Quidditch, Hogwarts Sun and Moon Tote Bags from Hot Topic, HBP Film Cells and More!

Jun 05, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Products

As we draw closer to the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, retailers continue to update with new products, such as Hot Topic. They have now added two new tote bags to their Harry Potter line: The Hogwarts Sun and Moon tote bag featuring all four House crests, and the Harry Potter Team …read more!



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