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Four New Pages from Forthcoming Harry Potter Film Wizardry Book

Oct 12, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Misc

Harper Collins have sent along four new pages from the forthcoming book Harry Potter Film Wizardry, which follows the ten-year process of making the Harry Potter films. The pages feature concept art and new quotations from many people behind the scenes and include: a page about the process of transforming the Great Hall into the …read more!

New Trailer for Harry Potter Film Wizardy Book

Sep 16, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Misc

There is a new trailer for the forthcoming book Harry Potter Film Wizardry, which will explore the details of the Wizarding World of the films. We have pictures of the cover of the book, as well as a few of its pages, here in our Image Galleries. You can view the trailer for the book …read more!

Fun on the Set Video from LEGO Game Now Online

Jul 02, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Misc

Yesterday we told you about the “Deathly Hallows” trailer that was included with the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 – 4 Collector’s Edition, and now another video that was included with the game has been put on YouTube. It’s a short, funny behind the scenes look at the first four movies, that mostly shows the …read more!

Students at Oxford University Change Common Room Name to Gryffindor

Apr 23, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Misc

The Telegraph reports that the Magdalen College Junior Common Room at Oxford University has been renamed “Gryffindor,” in honor of the Harry Potter series. Students voted to make this change because they believe their school represents some of the classic qualities of Gryffindor House, such as “courage, daring, nerve and chivalry.” This is the first …read more!

Students at Oxford University Change Common Room Name to Gryffindor

Apr 23, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Misc

The Telegraph reports that the Magdalen College Junior Common Room at Oxford University has been renamed “Gryffindor.” Students voted to make this change because they believe their school represents some of the classic qualities of Gryffindor House, such as “courage, daring, nerve and chivalry.” This is the first time the common room has been renamed …read more!

Oxford University Common Room Changes Its Name to Gryffindor

Apr 21, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Misc

The Telegraph reports that the Magdalen College Junior Common Room at Oxford University has been renamed “Gryffindor,” in honor of the Harry Potter series. Students voted to make this change because they believe their school represents some of the classic qualities of Gryffindor House, such as “courage, daring, nerve and chivalry.” This is the first …read more!

Harry Potter Railway Shortlisted for World’s Greatest Journey

Apr 20, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Misc

The Telegraph reports that the 164-mile Scottish railway line from Glasgow to Mallaig has been placed on Lonely Planet’s shortlist for the world’s greatest journey. The railway line features heavily in the Harry Potter films, notably when the Hogwarts Express passes through the 21-arch Glenfinnan viaduct. The chief executive of VisitScotland, Philip Riddle, is quoted …read more!

Radcliffe, Rowling and Tennant Talk British General Election in Vogue

Mar 15, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Misc

– rowling – you will remember donation: /2008/9/20/j-k-rowling-donates-to-uk-labour-party-to-help-combat-child-poverty– tennant appeared in Labour party ad– Radcliffe on set Also featured – Poesy – reported from set

The New Face of Bulgaria: Viktor Krum?

Mar 10, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Misc

Novinite reports that Bulgaria’s Chief of National Tourism Advertising and Information Agency, Ivaylo Gyurov, annouced that Viktor Krum may become the new face of Bulgarian tourism.

The Letter Box’s Note from JKR

Feb 02, 2004

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Misc

Some of you oldbies may remember the Letter Box project from last spring, where hundreds of (mostly older teen and adult) fans sent letters to JK Rowling in a gorgeous box, all through the organizational work of Ali Wildgoose. Today, the text of JKR’s letter to all of us whose letters were in that box …read more!



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