Archive for October, 2012

Helena Bonham Carter’s “Dream came true” in Playing Bellatrix

Oct 14, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

In a recent, brief interview, Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) commented on her role in Harry Potter. The actress told reporters of her dream to play a witch, and of the advice she liked to give younger actors on set (Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson). TV3 reports: She said: ”That was my dream come true, …read more!

Helena Bonham Carter’s “Dream came true” in Playing Bellatrix

Oct 14, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

In a recent, brief interview, Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) commented on her role in Harry Potter. The actress told reporters of her dream to play a witch, and of the advise she liked to give younger actors on set (Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson). TV3 reports: She said: ”That was my dream come true, …read more!

Dan Radcliffe Discusses “A Young Doctor’s Notebook”

Oct 13, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

The Guardian has a new interview up with Daniel Radcliffe, where he talks a bit about his upcoming series, “A Young Doctor’s Notebook.” Radcliffe discussed the amount of gore that will be present in the series: Acted with a degree of slapstick and gore, the adaptation includes a tooth extraction from hell, an eruption of …read more!

New York Times Talks to J. K. Rowling About Books

Oct 11, 2012

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

The New York Times has a very interesting interview up with J. K. Rowling where she answers a lot of book related questions. She names her favorite literary heroine (Jo March from Little Women) as well as what literary character she would most like the be (Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice). Rowling also discusses …read more!

Video of J.K. Rowling LiveStream Interview

Oct 11, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

As reported previously, J.K. Rowling gave an interview that was streamed live. A video of this interview is now available at Scholastic.com. J.K. Rowling answered questions about the success of Harry Potter, the encouragement she received to write, and many questions on Harry Potter cannon (such as her favorite moments in the books, the first/last …read more!

Video of J.K. Rowling LiveStream Interview

Oct 11, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

As reported previously, J.K. Rowling gave an interview that was streamed live. A video of this interview is now available at Scholastic.com. J.K. Rowling answered questions about the success of Harry Potter, the encouragement she received to write, and many questions on Harry Potter cannon (such as her favorite moments in the books, the first/last …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Parts 1 and 2” Ultimate Editions Available November 13th

Oct 10, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Movies

The Ultimate Editions for “Deathly Hallows: Parts 1 and 2” will be available for purchase on November 13th. The two movies will be sold in a single package. You can buy this Ultimate Edition now at Target, but it is available in store only.

Final Chapters of “Chamber of Secrets” Will be Available in Late October, Scholastic Holding Live Web Chat with J. K. Rowling 10/11

Oct 10, 2012

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

During a speech at the Frankfurt Book Festival, Pottermore CEO Charlie Redmayne revealed that the final chapters of “Chamber of Secrets” will open on Pottermore sometime this month. You can see slides from his presentation, where he discusses further aspects of Pottermore, here or below. Furthermore, Redmayne has discussed how Pottermore aims to expand the …read more!

September Contest Winners

Oct 10, 2012

Posted by: Mel

LeakyLounge

We’re pleased to announce the winners of our September contest, which was to write an entry as a King’s Cross station guard. First place went to Winnie Weasley! Second place went to ZonkoLtd, third place to KATANDCON, and our honorable mentions are Chris B. and H. T. You can see all our winning entries here. …read more!

First Movie Poster of Daniel Radcliffe’s “The F Word”

Oct 10, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

The first movie poster of The F Word has been released. Daniel Radcliffe’s new dramatic comedy currently has no release date, but the release of the movie poster brings about a new hope that the movie will be a film to look forward to next year. HeyUGuys also posted a description of a scene from …read more!



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