Archive for April, 2010

Harry Potter Series Tops ALA List of the Decade’s Top 100 Banned/Challenged Books

Apr 19, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Books

The American Library Association have issued a press release listing the 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2009 and announcing an updated list of the top 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of the Decade (2000-2009). The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling have come at the top of the Most Frequently Challenged Books of the …read more!

To Quibble… or not to Quibble…?

Apr 19, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Bloggers - Rudi

So it has been quite a while since I have written an article in this blog. In the interim there have been some changes; I don’t handle the full production of the Quibbler anymore, but rather submit articles from time to time and pitch in my 2 knuts worth when the articles are being discussed. …read more!

“Deathly Hallows” Trailer Due Soon?

Apr 18, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

DH Film

A brief report has been posted on Filmonic regarding the MagicBoxMusic site updating to report that they are indeed working on a score for the trailer for the forthcoming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” film. A post on their website now reads: Once again Magicbox is hard at work on the latest Trailer for …read more!

Actors in the News Weekly Roundup

Apr 18, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

HP Cast

The Harry Potter actors have been both the subjects of casting rumours and participants in a number of interviews this week. British newspaper The Daily Mail reports that Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) is rumoured to have been cast in short film “Sweat” as a “beautiful woman dating an immature young man.” “Sweat”‘s script was written …read more!

Happy Birthday, David Tennant

Apr 18, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Actor Birthdays

Today we ask you to join us in wishing David Tennant a very happy birthday! The actor, who played Barty Crouch Jr. in the Harry Potter films, is 39 today. Many happy returns!

Tom Felton: “Non-Stop Carnage” for Last Hour of “Deathly Hallows”

Apr 17, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Felton Interviews

Actor Tom Felton recently gave a new interview during which he spoke briefly about the final battle sequence and end of the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” film. The video, which can be seen here, Mr. Felton comments on to what to expect in the final film, by saying: “Unquestionably more exciting and more …read more!

Happy Birthday, David Bradley

Apr 17, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Actor Birthdays

Today we ask you to join us in wishing David Bradley a very happy birthday! The actor, who plays Argus Filch in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 67th birthday. Many happy returns!

Rupert Grint Talks “Deathly Hallows,” “Cherrybomb,” and Future Projects with the Independent

Apr 15, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Grint Interviews

A lengthy interview with actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) has been published by the Independent, featuring the young actor speaking to many subjects relating to the end of the Harry Potter films, his upcoming film, “Cherrybomb,” and what the future holds. Relating that the final weeks of filming for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” …read more!

If It Ain’t In Progress…

Apr 15, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Bloggers - tlccraftywitches

If it ain’t in progress……don’t start it. Ok. So I paraphrased here. The point is…I have an incredibly BAD habit of starting new projects. I start them, all gung-ho…ready to go and then…They sit.Current works in progress: 1. A Cardigan for Arwen. This was to be my masterpiece. I selected a wonderful Malabrigo worsted in …read more!

Two Video Previews for LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 Game Now Online

Apr 15, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Video Games

Two video previews of the upcoming LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 – 4 game – each featuring a wide selection of shots of the game itself as well as interviews with developers – are now online. The first video from GameInformer, which you can watch here in The Leaky Cauldron’s Video Galleries, includes shots of …read more!



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