Archive for February, 2010

LEGO Harry Potter Video Game Interview, Images, and Preview Round Up

Feb 09, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Video Games

There has been a recent slew of new interviews, previews, and a few new images from the soon to be released Harry Potter LEGO: Years 1 – 4 game to come online. Here now is a brief rundown:First, two videos are online featuring behind-the-scenes looks at the creation and creative process of the game. GamesWeasel.com …read more!

Winners of the January Mrs. Lovegood’s Experiment Contest Announced

Feb 09, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Contests

In January, our Contest Team brought you their Mrs. Lovegood’s Experiment Contest, which asked you to write a story about one of Mrs. Lovegood’s experiments in 500 words or less. The judges looked for creative, interesting and canon stories that were well written and have chosen their winners. After receiving many wonderful entries, the winners …read more!

James Phelps Talks “Deathly Hallows” and Wizarding World Opening in BBC Radio Interview

Feb 09, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Phelps Interviews

Harry Potter actor James Phelps (Fred Weasley) has been interviewed on the BBC Radio 5 660 Program, and spoke briefly about a number of subjects including returning to the set of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” shortly. The interview, which can be heard via the BBC iPlayer, begins at approximately 49:10 and starts with …read more!

Happy Birthday, John Williams

Feb 08, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Crew Birthdays

Today we ask you to join us in wishing John Williams a very happy birthday. The composer, who worked on the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 78th birthday. Many happy returns!

Actors in the News Weekly Roundup (Updated)

Feb 08, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

HP Cast

It’s been a quiet week in terms of news from the Harry Potter cast. Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) spoke to The Guardian newspaper’s Weekend supplement about her most recent projects, including her role in Tim Burton’s highly anticipated adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland.” In the interview, Bonham Carter speaks briefly about the Harry Potter …read more!

Helping Haiti Heal Finale Today at 2PM on LiveStream

Feb 07, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Charity

Join us for the grand finale for the the Helping Haiti Heal fundraising drive today at 2pm EST, when a final webcast featuring three wizard rock bands will give us a recap of the events of the past two weeks. In that very short time, over $112,000 has been raised for Partners In Health. That …read more!

Emma Watson Talks Epilogue Filming, Life as as University Student and More in New Interview

Feb 07, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Watson Interviews

Actress Emma Watson has given a new interview to the Daiy Express newspaper in the UK in which the Hermione Granger actress discusses her life as a university student, a desire for a normal life, her experience working on the Harry Potter films, and the Epilogue scenes. On the subject of the “Harry Potter and …read more!

New Aerial Shots of Wizarding World Theme Park Online

Feb 07, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Fans

Some remarkable new aerial photos of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park have made their way online via Orlando United, which show a birds-eye sneak peek at the sprawling attraction. The photos, over sixty in all, come courtesy of a recent helicopter tour over the Islands of Adventure which was able to capture …read more!

Happy Birthday, Arthur Weasley

Feb 06, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Character Birthdays

The calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling’s official website has been updated to mark the February 6th birthday of Arthur Weasley. Three cheers to you, Arthur!

A Note from J.K. Rowling on “Helping Haiti Heal”

Feb 06, 2010

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

J.K. Rowling

As of today, the Helping Haiti Heal effort has raised nearly $97,000. If we get to $105,000, Partners in Health will name the three full cargo planes (full of medical supplies and other desperately needed equipment) that we have funded after three wizards we know well: Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The trio will fly into …read more!



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