Archive for October, 2012

“The Casual Vacancy” Sells 499,000 Copies

Oct 03, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

Numerical sale statistics are starting to emerge for The Casual Vacancy. It has been reported that J.K. Rowling’s new adult novel has sold 374,000 copies in the USA, and 124,000 copies in the UK, since its release last Thursday. Hypable reports: Sales numbers for The Casual Vacancy’s first week are now out, and Little Brown …read more!

“The Casual Vacancy” Sells 499,000 Copies

Oct 03, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

Numbers of sale statistics are starting to emerge for The Casual Vacancy. It has been reported that J.K. Rowling’s new adult novel has sold 374,000 copies in the USA, and 124,000 copies in the UK, since its release last Thursday. Hypable reports: Sales numbers for The Casual Vacancy’s first week are now out, and Little …read more!

First Look at Matthew Lewis in “Our Boys”

Oct 03, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

As reported previously, Matthew Lewis is trying his hand at theater. The first picture of this production has made its way online (and can be seen below). In the picture we see Lewis in a wheel chair, gathered around a table with his other cast mates. Bromley Times reports: Set in 1980s Britain, Our Boys …read more!

First Look at Matthew Lewis in “Our Boys”

Oct 03, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

As reported previously, Matthew Lewis is trying his hand at theater. The first picture of this production has made its way online. In the picture we see Lewis in a wheel chair, gathered around a table with his other cast mates. Bromley Times reports:Lewis, who makes his West End debut in Our Boys, is best …read more!

“The Casual Vacancy” No.1 on USA Today

Oct 02, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

The Casual Vacancy has entered the Number 1 slot on USA Today’s Best-Selling Books list. J.K. Rowling’s first adult novel has knocked E.L. James 50 Shades of Grey into the Number 2 slot–James’ first fall in 21 weeks. USA Today reports: J.K. Rowling still has the magic ” at least when it comes to selling …read more!

Emma Watson at “Perks” Press Conference

Oct 01, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

Emma Watson answered many question at a Perks of Being a Wallflower press conference; stating how she got a hold of the script, received the role of Sam, and became the character. The Fan Carpet reports: Is there a real Sam? Did you meet her? There is a real Sam, I didn’t meet her, but …read more!

October Contest: Fear Origin

Oct 01, 2012

Posted by: Mel

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Our contest for the month of October is inspired by approaching chill in the air that can only mean a frightful Halloween is approaching. We’d like to take a closer look at some character fears and their origins. Your task is to exercise your reporter skills by interviewing any character from the Harry Potter Series, …read more!

(UPDATED) “The Casual Vacancy” Fastest-selling Novel in Three Years in UK

Oct 01, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy is the fastest-selling novel to hit the UK book market in three years. According to The BookSeller, Little,Brown shipped out over one million copies of the physical book to fill pre-orders in UK, Australia, New Zealand, India, and South Africa. This number, shy of the estimated 2.5 million pre-orders, does …read more!

Rupert Grint and Matthew Lewis Interviewed by the Independent

Oct 01, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Actor Interviews

The Independent has a new interview up with Rupert Grint and Matthew Lewis, where they both discuss their memories of meeting each other on the set of Harry Potter as well as other memories associated with their time of filming the series.Lewis recalls meeting Grint: Dan [Radcliffe], Rupert and Emma [Watson] were already splashed over …read more!

October’s Character Fear Origin Contest

Oct 01, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

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« Back to Contests Character Fear Origin Contest This month as Ghost and Ghouls descend for their annual celebrations, we’d like to take a closer look at some character fears and their origins. Your task is to exercise your reporter skills by interviewing any character from the Harry Potter Series, past or present, and find …read more!



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