Archive for November, 2012

Pottermore Update

Nov 21, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

Pottermore has been very active recently. First, The Tales of Beedle the Bard is now available in eBook format from the Pottermore shop. (All proceeds from eBook sales with still benefit Lumos). Information, and a video message from J.K. Rowling (which can be seen below), can be found here. The Pottermore Shop has also set …read more!

New “Young Doctor’s Notebook” Promos

Nov 16, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

There are three new promotional videos for “A Young Doctor’s Notebook,” a mini-series which will star Dan Radcliffe and Jon Hamm. The clips which you can watch below show a few short moments from the series, which will begin on December 6th on Sky Arts. Sky Arts has also released a synopsis of the first …read more!

10 Year Anniversary of “Chamber of Secrets” Movie Release

Nov 15, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Movies

On November 15th, 2002, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” was released in theatres across the US and UK. The “Chamber of Secrets” film came nearly a year to the day after “Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone” was released in 2001. “Chamber of Secrets” introduced us to Mr. Weasley (Mark Williams), Gilderoy Lockhart (Kenneth Branagh), and Lucius …read more!

Video: Daniel Radcliffe in “Robot Chicken”

Nov 13, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe voiced a few characters for a recent episode of the Adult Swim show Robot Chicken. You can watch him in Robot Chicken here or below. In the show he plays both a teenager calling out for Kool-Aid and Thomas the Tank Engine. This video contains adult content so please be forewarned. Many thanks …read more!

Warner Bros. Announced the Harry Potter Wish List

Nov 13, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Misc

Along with a new and improved online Harry Potter Shop, Warner Bros. has announced improvements to their Harry Potter Wish List. Now fans can create a wish list for Harry Potter merchandise that their friends and family can view. Many of the great new features on the Harry Potter Wish List include: · Wish Lists …read more!

Emma Watson in new Lancôme “In Love” promotions

Nov 12, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

Emma Watson is taking part in promoting Lancôme’s new makeup collection, In Love. Photo shoots and filming are underway for the spring 2013 promotions for this new line. A few photos from these shoots have been released online, and can be seen here. SnitchSeeker reported: Emma’s favourites from the collection include: Lips enhanced with a …read more!

Sir Kenneth Branagh Receives his British Knighthood Medal

Nov 10, 2012

Posted by: Catherine

News

Sir Kenneth Branagh (Professor Gilderoy Lockhart) officially received his Knighthood medal from Queen Elizabeth II on Friday. The investiture ceremony took place at Buckingham Palace. The announcement of Mr. Branagh’s knighting was released last June; the actor spoke very graciously upon receiving the honor. Pictures of Mr. Branagh, his family, and the medal can be …read more!

“A Young Doctor’s Notebook” Trailer

Nov 09, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

The trailer for Daniel Radcliffe’s upcoming mini-series, “A Young Doctor’s Notebook” can now be seen here or below. “A Young Doctor’s Notebook” will start to air on Sky on December 6th. Many thanks to SnitchSeeker for the tip!

Second Pottermore House Cup to be Awarded November 21st

Nov 08, 2012

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

Pottermore Insider has announced that the second Pottermore House Cup will be awarded Wednesday, November 21st: Help your house to victory by brewing potions found in Arsenius Jigger’s Magical Drafts and Potions and by challenging members of other houses to a duel. To kick things off we’re starting our house pride week on Monday November …read more!

Limited Edition “Harry Potter: Page to Screen” Book Collection to be Released in December

Nov 07, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Movies

As readers may recall, Harry Potter: Page to Screen, a book giving an in-depth look at the filming of the Harry Potter movies was released last year. Now, Amazon is releasing a deluxe limited edition of the book with a great deal of addition information: With seven additional volumes and nearly one thousand additional pages, …read more!



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