Archive for July, 2009

Dear Real Life…

Jul 22, 2009

Posted by: SuperJenn

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How you torture me! Don’t you realize all I need in my day is a little time to put my feet up and commune with some yarn or thread? It’s not very much to ask, I don’t think. Please consider me the next time you have some serenity to spare. Thanks much, Rosemary / Quietish …read more!

Special Half-Blood Prince Tote Bags Made for Comic Con

Jul 22, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

As readers might know, Comic Con, the giant comic book and pop culture expo is taking place again this year in San Diego, California. This event which often features many cool giveaways to attendees will see a special new tote bag promoting Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. As seen here, one side features Harry …read more!

ESPN Feature on Quidditch

Jul 22, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Fans

It would seem some curious fellows from the world of Muggle sport have taken an interest in our own magical sport of Quidditch, as witnessed today by a new feature on ESPN.com. The article recaps information about the Intercollegiate Quidditch World Cup held last fall at Middlebury College, and marvels on the game that is …read more!

Recap from Azkatraz

Jul 22, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Conventions

Over the weekend, Azkatraz, a Harry Potter symposium took place in San Francisco, California. Lev Grossman was a guest at the convention, and has a new blog entry now online. Mr. Grossman, who wrote a previous article about his trip to our own LeakyCon (and the article from a few weeks ago about Wizard Rock), …read more!

Boston: Next Stop on Harry Potter, the Exhibit Tour, Opening in October

Jul 22, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Movies

Cheers to Boston, which will be the next stop for Harry Potter, the Exhibit featuring many props and sets used in the beloved Harry Potter films. Currently open at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry until September 27, we’ve just gotten word the exhibit will move to the East Coast, as the Museum of …read more!

Counterfeit Half-Blood Prince DVDs Seized in England

Jul 22, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

Although not quite a week since the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in movie theaters, counterfeit copies of the film are already making the rounds. News today out of England brings word that a raid on a car boot sale in Stafford “resulted in the seizure of more than 10,000 counterfeit discs, …read more!

New from Gentle Giant: Limited Comic Con Edition Mini-Bust of Richard Harris as Dumbledore

Jul 22, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Products

Gentle Giant will be releasing a special Harry Potter statue again this year, as Comic Con is set to take place this weekend in San Diego California. Lucky fans who attend the giant comic book and popular arts expo will be able to purchase this limited edition mini-bust of the late Richard Harris in his …read more!

More Behind the Scenes Photos from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Jul 22, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

Thanks to Oclumencia, we can now see some new high res behind the scenes photos from the making of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. At this link, you can see new photos of Bonnie Wright, Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon, Jim Broadbent, Jessie Cave, David Bradley and much more (slight spoiler …read more!

Fan Report: Deathly Hallows PaperBack Release Party at Scholastic Store

Jul 21, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Two years ago today, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling was released. As readers will recall, several weeks ago in the midst of the flurry of the HBP movie release, Scholastic, US publishers of the Harry Potter novels, released the paperback edition of Deathly Hallows. Given the date today, we thought you …read more!

Charity Auction: Chair Used by JK Rowling When Writing First Two Harry Potter Novels

Jul 21, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

J.K. Rowling

There is a very special charity auction underway, featuring the personal chair used by author J.K. Rowling when she wrote the first two Harry Potter novels in her flat in Scotland. The chair, first donated and sold at auction in 2002 for charity, has now been donated again by the former owner, this time in …read more!



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