Archive for September, 2012

Video: J. K. Rowling Interview with the BBC and ABC

Sep 26, 2012

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

We now have a few videos from two of J. K. Rowling’s new interviews about The Casual Vacancy, which will be published tomorrow! All the videos have spoilers to some degree, so please be aware of that.The first interview is from the BBC and in it Rowling not only discusses the process of finding the …read more!

JK Rowling at Southbank Center Event Streaming Live (UPDATED)

Sep 26, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

UPDATE: The YouTube channel for this live streaming can be found here. As reported previously, J.K. Rowling will be at the Southbank Center for the release of her book on Thursday, September 27. The event can be watched via live streaming at this link, beginning at 7:30 PM. Comments can be made via Twitter, with …read more!

J. K. Rowling is Now on Facebook

Sep 25, 2012

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

Today J. K. Rowling launched her official Facebook page, which can be seen here. Additionally, an official Facebook was set up for The Casual Vacancy. The Casual Vacancy will be available for purchase on September 27th.

J. K. Rowling Interview with USA Today

Sep 25, 2012

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

With just a day between us and the publication of The Casual Vacancy, USA Today has published another interview with J. K. Rowling about her very soon to be released novel. In the interview, a few plot details from The Casual Vacancy are discussed so please be wary of spoilers. In the interview Rowling talks …read more!

Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection Clip: Daniel Radcliffe on the “Prisoner of Azkban” Set

Sep 25, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Movies

Warner Bros Home Video Brasil has released a new Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection clip to our friends at Potterish, who were kind enough to share it with us. This clip takes a look at the filming of “Prisoner of Azkaban” and how Daniel Radcliffe started taking acting more seriously. It features both Radcliffe and director …read more!

Emma Watson on the Cover of Nylon’s October Issue

Sep 24, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Watson

Emma Watson is featured on the cover of Nylon magazine’s October issue along with fellow “Perks of Being a Wallflower” co-stars Ezra Miller and Logan Lerman. She participated in both a photoshoot and interview with Nylon. Images from the photoshoot can be found here, while excerpts from the interview can be seen below: Emma Watson …read more!

New Yorker Profile of J. K. Rowling Offers More Insight into “The Casual Vacancy”

Sep 23, 2012

Posted by: EdwardTLC

JKR Interviews

The New Yorker magazine has just published this lengthy profile and interview with author J. K. Rowling which goes into much depth and detail about her time following the release of the final Harry Potter novel as she began to write her forthcoming novel geared towards adults, The Casual Vacancy. The piece offers new details …read more!

Happy Birthday, Tom Felton!

Sep 22, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Actor Birthdays

Please join Leaky in extending birthday wishes to Tom Felton, who turns 25 today. Many happy returns!

J. K. Rowling Interview with “The Guardian,” and a Preview of “Life After Harry Potter”

Sep 21, 2012

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

The Guardian has posted an extensive article and a nearly ten minute video of their interview with J. K. Rowling. The article reveals a great deal more about The Casual Vacancy than has so far been released, including Rowling’s inspiration for the book: In a way, that’s what she is. Rowling has written seven Harry …read more!

Temporary Addition to Warn Bros Studio Tour

Sep 20, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

From October 27 to November 4, The Making of Harry Potter dark arts sets will be added to the tour. SnitchSeeker reports: Secrets behind the Dark Arts will be revealed for the first time this half-term at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London ’ The Making of Harry Potter. For one week only visitors will learn …read more!



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