Archive for October, 2010

Not Being at Hogwarts in “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” Gives Movie “Different Feel”

Oct 29, 2010

Posted by: Mel

DH Film

There is a new article in LA Times HeroComplex blog about “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” as part of their countdown for the film. The article discusses how “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” is the first Harry Potter film to have the majority of its action take place away from Hogwarts castle and the impact that has …read more!

Happy Birthday, Molly Weasley

Oct 29, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Character Birthdays

The calendar on J.K. Rowling’s official website has been updated to mark the birthday of Molly Weasley. Many happy returns, Mrs. Weasley!

Celebrate Hallowe’en Weekend at the Creaky Lounge

Oct 29, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

LeakyLounge

In honour of this most ghoulish weekend, The Creaky Lounge has opened for business. The discussion forum, based at The Leaky Lounge, has threads for telling ghost stories with Nearly Headless Nick, code cracking with Bill Weasley, a place to share your Hallowe’en recipes and more! Take part in the fun and fear of the …read more!

Official Download Links for Behind the Scenes Look at Making of the “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” Soundtrack

Oct 29, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

The wonderful people at Warner Bros. have sent along download links to a behind the scenes look at the making of the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” soundtrack we told you about earlier this week. The video features footage of composer Alexandre Desplat talking about his music and conducting the London Symphony …read more!

Official Site for “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” Soundtrack Launched

Oct 29, 2010

Posted by: Mel

DH Film

The official site for the “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” soundtrack is now up. On it you can see the interview with composer Alexandre Desplat we mentioned a few days ago, a break down of all the different versions of the soundtrack you can buy (as well as the ability to preorder them directly from the …read more!

WB Releases “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” Wallpapers

Oct 29, 2010

Posted by: Mel

DH Film

WB has released some new “Deathly Hallows” wallpapers featuring artwork from some of the movie posters on their MuggleHub site. We have all the wallpapers in our Image Galleries and you can see them here. Thanks to ScarPotter for the tip!

Daniel Radcliffe “Desperate” to See “Deathly Hallows”

Oct 28, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

As part of their countdown to “Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” the LA Times HeroComplex blog has posted a brief interview with Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) where he discusses his own excitement about the movie: “When I saw the trailer I almost wept. I was so happy’ Radcliffe said in a recent phone interview. “When you’re …read more!

Leaky’s Daily Quotedown to Deathly Hallows: 22 Days

Oct 28, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

DH Film

There are now only 22 days left until “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I” hits theaters! We are posting a quote from the first half of the book every day in celebration and to give us a chance to discuss and ponder the final book as it goes to film. Here is today’s …read more!

Happy Birthday, Devon Murray

Oct 28, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Actor Birthdays

Today we ask you to join us at Leaky in wishing Devon Murray a very happy birthday. The actor, who plays Seamus Finnigan in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 22nd birthday. Many happy returns, Devon!

American Libraries Interviews Dan Radcliffe

Oct 27, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

As you may recall, Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) was recently featured on an ALA READ poster, and now American Libraries, the magazine of the ALA, has interviewed Radcliffe about several topics, including the books he likes to read: In your poster, you are holding Mikhail Bulgakov’s The Master and Margarita. That’s an extremely interesting book …read more!



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