Archive for December, 2009

The 2009 Leakies: Nominations Announced

Dec 30, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Leaky

LeakyNews.com is excited to present the first annual Leakies, our very own award ceremony where we can wrap up the year together by voting on your favorites actors, news, moments, and more from the year.Voting is open NOW, and runs through December 31st at 11:59pm EST.The winners of the 2009 Leakies will be announced on …read more!

J. K. Rowling: Scotswoman Who Changed the Decade

Dec 29, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has been named one of the Ten Scotswomen Who Changed the Decade by the Scotsman, who has ranked the most influential Scottish women of the past ten years. The newspaper relates the following regarding the contributions made by J. K. Rowling over the past decade to literature, along with …read more!

New Poster, Images from LEGO Harry Potter Video Game

Dec 29, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Video Games

MSN Brazil has posted a series of new stills, along with a new poster from the upcoming Harry Potter: Years 1-4 LEGO video game. The series of stills, available to view in our galleries here, contains new images of Harry, Ron, and Hermione in action; Hagrid; a pensive Dumbledore; the Trio during flying lessons, the …read more!

“Half-Blood Prince” Grosses $302 Million Domestically, $632 Million Internationally in 2009

Dec 28, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

HBP Film

The “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” film has grossed a total of $301.9 million domestically at the box office in 2009, according to a newly released list from AOL Movies. The sixth Potter film came in second overall stateside, with the “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” claiming the top spot. The full slideshow of …read more!

Grint and Watson Talk Potter Reading Habits in Ultimate Editions Special Features Clip

Dec 28, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

HP Cast

The newest issue of the official Harry Potter newsletter has been released, and contains a number of Available to view via this link, the December issue features an exclusive clip from the Ultimate Edition special features with actors Rupert Grint (Ron) and Emma Watson (Hermionie). In the clip, Miss Watson reveals herself to be a …read more!

Grint and Watson Talk Potter Reading Habits in Ultimate Editions Special Features Clip

Dec 28, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

HP Cast

The newest issue of the official Harry Potter newsletter has been released, and contains a short clip of a special feature from the Ultimate Editions release of the first two Harry Potter films. The preview, available to view via this link, features actors Rupert Grint (Ron) and Emma Watson (Hermione) speaking to their individual Harry …read more!

New Hogsmeade Sign Cautions: “Please Respect the Spell Limits”

Dec 28, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Movies

A fun, new sign has been added to the Hogsmeade section of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Orlando as construction on the park continues. Available to view right here via OrlandoThemeParkNews, the iron sign features “Hogsmeade” above a skyline, and the words “Please Respect the Spell Limits” across the bottom. …read more!

Happy Birthday, Maggie Smith

Dec 28, 2009

Posted by: John Admin

Actor Birthdays

Let’s raise a glass to Dame Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall), who today celebrates her 75th birthday. Many happy returns, Dame Maggie!

Happy Birthday Melissa!

Dec 28, 2009

Posted by: John Admin

Birthdays

Shhhh! Don’t tell anyone.. but it’s a pretty big day today. She may not want to make a big fuss and hope everyone’s still distracted with their relatives and after Christmas sales to notice… But today is a day worth smiling about, as it is now only two weeks until droves of Harry Potter migrate …read more!

Happy Birthday Melissa!

Dec 28, 2009

Posted by: John Admin

News

Shhhh! Don’t tell anyone.. but it’s a pretty big day today. She may not want to make a big fuss and hope everyone’s still distracted with their relatives and after Christmas sales to notice… But today is a day worth smiling about, as it is now only two weeks until droves of Harry Potter migrate …read more!



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