Archive for April, 2012

Starkid’s “Holy Musical, B@man” Now Online

Apr 14, 2012

Posted by: Mel

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Starkid’s newest musical, “Holy Musical, B@man,” is now available to watch on YouTube. You can read Leaky’s preview of the musical here. Many thanks to Max for the tip!

First Image of Bonnie Wright in “The Philosophers”; Bonnie Wright’s and Tom Felton’s New Charitable Efforts

Apr 14, 2012

Posted by: Mel

HP Cast

We now have the first image of Bonnie Wright in her upcoming film “The Philosophers” which can be seen here in our galleries. Both Bonnie Wright and Tom Felton have recently become involved in charity work. Wright has a Twitter account for the Live Below the Line charity which “is a campaign that’s changing the …read more!

Pottermore Now Available to All!

Apr 14, 2012

Posted by: EdwardTLC

J.K. Rowling

Pottermore, J. K. Rowling’s online Harry Potter experience, is now open to all wishing to join in on the experience. The change was made early this morning in the UK and is indicated on the official website with the question “Are you magical?” Users may sign up now, while actual invitations should start arriving– care …read more!

J.K. Rowling’s New Book “The Casual Vacancy” Out 27th September 2012

Apr 12, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

J.K. Rowling

Hold on to your hats, people: the publisher Little, Brown has just put out a press release giving us the title of JK Rowling’s new book¦ The Casual Vacancy! The book will be out on the 27th September 2012 (worldwide release date) and Little, Brown also provided a plot summary: When Barry Fairweather dies unexpectedly …read more!

J.K. Rowling Launches New Website

Apr 12, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

JKRowling.com

J.K. Rowling just announced the launch of her newly revamped website on Twitter. Check it out at this link!

Harry Potter E-Books Sell Over 1 Million Pounds in Three Days

Apr 07, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Books

The recently opened Pottermore Shop is reporting that during the first three days they were in operation they made 1 million pounds from the sales of the Harry Potter e-books:style=” background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); “>style=” background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); “> “We had budgeted for a much lower figure, I had looked at the …read more!

April Contest: Fred and George Family Prank

Apr 02, 2012

Posted by: Mel

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This month’s contest is inspired by none other than Messrs Fred and George Weasley and asks you to write the story of a prank the Weasley twins played on their family members. Stories should be no more than 500 words and should not conflict with canon. Email your submission to [email protected] by 11:59 pm (EDT) …read more!

April Fools Day Quibbler Now Online

Apr 02, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

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Sorry for the delay everyone, we were busy cleaning up the mess after Peeves had a bit too much fun with a paintball gun, but the April 1st edition of The Quibbler is now online for your reading pleasure featuring the delightful, dashing and daring Gilderoy Lockhart, here to share with us the “untold truth …read more!

Fred and George Family Prank Contest

Apr 01, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

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« Back to Contests Fred and George Family Prank Contest style=”text-align: left; “> It’s that time of year again when we celebrate those masters of mayhem Fred and George Weasley. Over the years their mischief has been limitless and almost no one has been spared. Remember when they set that swamp up in the Hogwarts …read more!

Listen to J. K. Rowling Discuss “Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone” in 1999

Apr 01, 2012

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

The Book Club, a BBC Radio 4 program hosted by James Naughtie, has been put online as podcasts. The Book Club talks to authors about their most famous works and there is an interview with J. K. Rowling that took place in August 1999 where she discusses “Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone.” Rowling’s interview is listed near the …read more!



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