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Our Top 25 favourite J.K. Rowling tweets!

Aug 11, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fun, J.K. Rowling, Media, News

Recently, J.K. Rowling took to Twitter to give us the news that there will not be a Harry Potter TV show, nor will there be a ‘Potter-on-Ice’. But rather than crushing our dreams (well, it did a little, if we’re honest), the hilarious ‘image of Ice Voldemort performing the triple salchow’ perfectly depicts Jo’s mastery …read more!

UPDATE: Coverage of ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Casting Call in London

Jul 18, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Casting, Events, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, J.K. Rowling, Media, Movies, News, Warner Bros.

Today, thousands of girls aged 8-12 years flocked to the Excel Centre in London to audition for the role of ‘Modesty’ in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, due for release in November 2016. J.K. Rowling also tweeted about her excitement to find the girl perfect girl to play the ‘haunted young girl with an …read more!

Emma Watson on HeForShe Campaign

Jun 18, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

HP Cast, Media, News, Watson

Recent tweets by Emma Watson demonstrate her continuing passion for her role as leader of the HeforShe Campaign for gender equality. Emma tweeted that she felt ‘speechless’, followed by another tweet thanking those supporting the campaign. The Time article she posted with this stated that: ‘Big companies like Twitter and Vodafone and major universities like Georgetown and …read more!

Tom Felton Updates Blog

May 26, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Media

Tom Felton is back in the UK, and has updated his blog with a mini-diary of his trip to the US for the PoA premiere. There are some small spoilers for the film on that page.

Harry Potter and the Left Behind Series

May 18, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Media

Slate Magazine has an interesting article about the some parallels between the Left Behind and Harry Potter series. While the thoughts behind the article’s arguments are interesting, there are some glitches in terms of Harry Potter facts – for example, the writer says Voldemort becomes a lizard, which isn’t exactly correct. The elements of the …read more!

The REAL Transcript of the Dateline Interview

Jul 18, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Media

Thanks to all of you who answered our call for a transcript of the J.K. Rowling Dateline Interview. We recieved about 20 different copies and have edited them all down to what we think is the correct one. It appears in this reworked version we have several new bits of canon missed in the first …read more!

‘Never Again’ Says Times’ Writer

Jul 04, 2003

Posted by: KristinTLC

Media

The Times’ Brian MacArthur reveals ‘tortuous negotiations’ required in order to interview J.K. Rowling: “Our self-respect was eroded, our journalistic integrity insulted. Never again,” wrote MacArthur in today’s Times. (Editor’s Note: This editor wishes The Times a speedy recovery.)



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