Archive for July, 2009

Happy Birthday, Richard Griffiths

Jul 31, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Actor Birthdays

Happy Birthday wishes go out on this day to actor Richard Griffiths, who portrays the character of Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter films. Please join us at TLC in wishing the actor a most wonderful 62nd birthday. Cheers to you!

Have a Very Harry Birthday Shopping Spree with a 25 Percent Discount From WB!

Jul 30, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

WB Shop

In honor of the birthday of Harry Potter, Warner Bros is holding a big sale on Harry Potter merchandise found here at the official WBShop. Running now through Monday, August 3rd most items are 25 percent off the normal retail price, including many of the new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince items, such as …read more!

Happy Birthday, Frances de la Tour

Jul 30, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Actor Birthdays

Actress Frances de la Tour, who portrayed the character of Madame Maxime in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating her 65th birthday today. Cheers!

Video: HPA and Andrew Slack on Australian Today Show

Jul 30, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Fans

If you’ve never had a chance to hear or watch Harry Potter Alliance founder Andrew Slack in action, you now have a chance. Andrew was interviewed recently for Australia’s Today Show news, and you can watch video of Andrew here on YouTube where he discusses the “What would Dumbledore Do” campaign, the social awareness efforts …read more!

More on Filming for Seven Potters Scene in Deathly Hallows

Jul 30, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

DH Film

Several days ago you might recall we saw photos and a fan report regarding location filming of the Seven Potters scene for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The sequence filmed involved doubles for Harry and Hagrid as they zoomed along an express way in England in the motorbike belonging to the late Sirius Black. …read more!

Harry Potter, The Best Beach Book Ever

Jul 29, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Books

Ah sweet summer, the time when many of us take time off and head to the beach or holiday for rest and relaxation, and perhaps a fair bit of reading. As such, National Public Radio recently conducted a poll of the Best Beach Books Eve, and the Harry Potter series by author J.K. Rowling took …read more!

Happy Birthday, Neville Longbottom

Jul 29, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Character Birthdays

Happy Birthday wishes are now featured on the website calendar of Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling for the character of Neville Longbottom. Three cheers to you, Neville. Happy Birthday!

Hello, all crafters great and small!

Jul 29, 2009

Posted by: SuperJenn

Bloggers - tlccraftywitches

I wanted to share something with you as it had a big impact on me, and it may help you. Or it may not. Either way, I hope it’s an interesting read! Quite a few years ago, I wanted to become a photographer. It’s a pretty popular dream when you’re 15, but I thought I …read more!

New York Times Article on Amount of Alcohol Use in Half-Blood Prince

Jul 29, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

A columnist for the New York Times has written a piece that asks “Does Hogwarts have a drinking problem?” in relation to what they seem to feel is rampant drinking that takes place in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The article starts out by claiming “parents may be surprised by the starring role given …read more!

More High Res Stills from Half-Blood Prince

Jul 29, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

Thanks to Oclumencia, we can now see even more high res stills from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Of interest are this look at Harry in Potions class (complete with markings on the Potions book) Draco and Pansy in Potions, Lavender in Weasley Wheezes, McLaggen, Hermione comforting Ron in the Hospital, Dumbledore in the …read more!



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