Archive for July, 2012

Fan Q&A Webcast with J.K. Rowling Announced for October 11th

Jul 31, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

J.K. Rowling

Scholastic today announced a Fan Q&A with J.K. Rowling that will take place on the 11th of October at 12 noon ET and 5pm GMT. You can find out more information here on the Scholastic website for the newly launched Harry Potter Book Club! Scholastic promises new commentary on the series from J.K. Rowling at …read more!

Happy Birthday, J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter!

Jul 31, 2012

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Birthdays

It’s that day again, July 31, the day that changed so much for Harry and, as a result, for us. It’s also J.K. Rowling’s birthday! Our favorite authoress is celebrating her *cough*ieth fabulous year on this planet! Every year at TLC we do some artwork to celebrate this day. We are a bit delayed this …read more!

Warner Bros. Announces Exclusive Features in Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection; Video of Cast Exploring the Boxset

Jul 31, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Movies

In celebration of a certain wizard’s birthday today, Warner Brothers have released the list of exclusive features and memorabilia that will be included in the eight film, 31-disc Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection, due in stores on September 10, 2012. Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection contains more than 37 hours of special features, including all previously released …read more!

Harry Potter Film Festival to Be Held at Museum of Science & Technology in Syracuse, NY

Jul 30, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Fans

Attention to all our readers in the Syracuse, New York area – the Museum of Science & Technology will be hosting an eighteen week Harry Potter film festival. The museum will be showing the films in IMAX, which means, unfortunately that they will not be showing the first two movies, which were never made available …read more!

“Potted Potter” Headed to Chicago in in the Fall

Jul 30, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Fans

Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Potter Experience will be making its way to Chicago in the fall, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, following its successful run in New York City. The five-week engagement at the Broadway Playhouse will begin on November 13. Tickets can be purchased at BroadwayinChicago.com or by calling (800) 775-2000. In Potted …read more!

Happy Birthday, Neville Longbottom!

Jul 30, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Character Birthdays

Birthday wishes are in order today for Neville Longbottom, who proved himself to be one of the bravest Gryffindors to have ever walked the halls of Hogwarts. Today marks Neville’s 32nd birthday. Happy birthday, Neville Longbottom!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Wins at Saturn Awards

Jul 29, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” won the award for Best Fantasy Film at the 38th annual Saturn Awards. The Saturn Awards specifically honors films in the sci-fi, fantasy and horror genres. “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” was also nominated in other acting and technical categories, including Best Supporting Actor for Ralph Fiennes and …read more!

Video: J.K. Rowling Reads From “Peter Pan” During Olympic Opening Ceremony

Jul 29, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

J.K. Rowling

As previously reported, author J.K. Rowling played a special role during the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony. As part of a segment celebrating British children’s literature, Ms. Rowling read a selection from J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan.” A video of her appearance at the ceremony can be seen here, via BuzzFeed. The ceremony also included a …read more!

Rupert Grint Runs in Olympic Torch Relay, JK Rowling in Opening Ceremony

Jul 27, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

It is hectic here in Olympic London, as well as all over the country. Rupert Grint took part in the Olympic Torch Relay, running the ever-lit torch from Middlesex University. He ran the torch down hill to Barnet, near London. The Examiner reports: One of 8,000 torchbearers who will have made this special 2012 Olympics …read more!

Video: New Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection Clip

Jul 25, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Movies

The Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection site has released a new clip from the bonus features that are to be included in the collection. In this video producer David Barron, the late Richard Harris (Albus Dumbledore), and Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley) discuss the challenges of working with the cast when they were younger. You can watch …read more!



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