Archive for September, 2009

Limited Edition Death Eater Mask with Half-Blood Prince DVD in the UK

Sep 18, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

Good news for Harry Potter fans in the UK. Not only will you be seeing the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD released on December 7th (one day earlier than here in US), but thanks to Amazon.com, you can now pre-order and get a limited edition silver Death Eaters mask. The UK Amazon shop …read more!

Harry Potter Collector’s Edition DVDs Update; New Harry Potter DVD Game, New iPhone App Coming November

Sep 17, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Home Video / DVD

More big news today regarding Harry Potter DVDs. In addition to the confirmed release date of December 8th for the Half-Blood Prince DVD from earlier today, we now can also confirm our earlier report that the first two collector’s editions DVDs will also be released on December 8th. Video Business reports: “Ultimate Editions of Harry …read more!

Emma Watson Launches Ethical Fashion Line Due out in February 2010

Sep 17, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Watson

Emma Watson’s official website has been updated with the news that the Hermione Granger actress will be collaborating on a fashion line with People Tree, the sustainable and fair trade fashion brand. According to her site and as reported in the Guardian, all proceeds from the line for young people will be donated to People …read more!

Report: Location Filming for Deathly Hallows in Liverpool has Scrimgeour at the Scene

Sep 17, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

There is a curious report today regarding location filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. According to the Liverpool Echo, actor Bill Nighy has apparently been on the set for filming at the Birkenhead tunnel area of Liverpool, England. The paper says “The actor has been busying himself around Liverpool’s famous sites and eateries …read more!

Confirmed! Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD Due December 8

Sep 17, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

For months (starting in June, again in July) we’ve been reporting the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD would be out this December, despite reports that official dates would not be released until the last possible moment. Today, Warner Bros has announced that yes indeed the DVD will be released here in the US …read more!

Harry Potter Exhibition Announces Extended Hours for Final Weekends of Display

Sep 16, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Movies

Harry Potter, the Exhibition will be open additional hours in the final few weeks of the stop at the Museum of Science and Industry. In a press release, they note beginning next “Friday, September 18, the Museum will offer extended exhibit hours until midnight on both Friday and Saturday nights though the exhibition’s closing date, …read more!

Woes of a Student Crafter

Sep 16, 2009

Posted by: SuperJenn

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For those of you who don’t know, I study full time. While it’s a great experience and I’m learning a bunch of useful stuff, it gets TIRING! But hey, guess what? Holidays start next week! WOOO! *throws celebratory cake* For most people this is a time to do nothing and maybe take a vacation. But …read more!

Harry Potter Theme Park Details Emerge; Park to Open Spring 2010

Sep 15, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Fans

The webcast has begun with new details on the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter starting to emerge. Our own Melissa will have much more very soon, but in the meantime via Twitter account of Jason Garcia from Orlando Sentinel we have so far: “One of Harry Potter attractions will be Ollivander’s where wand chooses …read more!

Wizarding World Theme Park Announcement Due Today; Video Overview of Park

Sep 15, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Fans

Today is the day when Universal Orlando is set to unveil new details about the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction. TLC’s own Melissa Anelli is down in Florida today for a special webcast and other announcements that are taking place this morning, and will bring us a very detailed report in …read more!

Report from Harry Potter Translator Conference in France

Sep 15, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Translations

Last week we told you about a special gathering of translators for the Harry Potter novels due to take place in France as part of the UNESCO International Literacy day celebration. Today, there is a marvelous audio report online from the conference that includes interviews with professors and several of the translators of the novels. …read more!



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