Harry Potter News

Potter “Prada” Prop Book Up for Auction

Jul 04, 2006

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A prop relating to Harry Potter that was used in the film “The Devil Wears Prada” is included in a new charity auction on Ebay. In the film version of the hit book by Lauren Weisberger, an aide is sent on an absurd mission to find the yet-to-be-written latest Harry Potter book for her tyrannical …read more!

Wyrd Sisters Want to Win Against WB

Jul 03, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Despite losing the original court case and then being ordered to pay WB’s court fees for it, the Winnipeg folk group The Wyrd Sisters plans to continue battling WB for featuring a band of the same name in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. (Note: The name Wyrd Sisters does not appear in the …read more!

Jason Isaacs to Appear on “The Early Show” Wednesday, July 5

Jul 03, 2006

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Actor Jason Isaacs will be appearing on The Early Show, Wednesday, July 5, to discuss his new television series Brotherhood. The Early Show airs on CBS television starting at 7am ET. We do not know if Jason will mention his return appearance as Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the …read more!

PotterCast 46 Now Live!

Jul 03, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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PotterCast 46: Rowling like Bowling, is now up; remember hit “Update” on your iTunes (click here to listen): In this show: -The Grand High Poobah of Leaky Creation, Kevin C. Murphy, joins the trio in time for Leaky’s sixth birthday -Leaky is old enough to go to Kindergarten -Welcome back, Melissa -Leaky and PC shirts …read more!

The New LeakyMug.com

Jul 01, 2006

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Presenting…the all-new LeakyMug.com! Finally, a central Web space for the Leaky Mug podcasts, the joint productions from PotterCast and MuggleCast. This is what we were originally intending to do with the space (but don’t worry, our April 1 merger is still available for viewing). Here you can find info about our upcoming live shows, both …read more!

Wyrd Sisters Ordered to Pay WB’s Legal Fees

Jul 01, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Wyrd Sisters, the Canadian folk band that sued Warner Bros. over rights to use its name in the film, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, has been ordered to pay $140,000 to WB for its legal expenses in the suit. Justice Colin Campbell ruled that the band’s attempt to block distribution of the …read more!

Georgia Board of Education to Review Potter Case

Jul 01, 2006

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As we have reported, the Georgia woman who failed in her attempt to have the Harry Potter books removed from public school shelves has filed an appeal. Now, the Georgia State Board of Education has decided to hold a public hearing on October 3, 2006 to review the matter. The initial complaint filed by Laura …read more!

New Wizard of the Month at JKRowling.com

Jun 30, 2006

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Well, he doesn’t quite own the Mystic Kettle of Nackledirk, but check out the new Wizard of the Month on JKRowling.com

Happy Birthday, Pedja Bjelac!

Jun 30, 2006

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Pedja Bjelac, who portrayed Igor Karkaroff in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, turns 44 today. Happy Birthday, Mr. Bjelac!

Another Press Mention of Possible Book Seven in 07

Jun 29, 2006

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Today there was another mention of a possible Book Seven release date coming in 2007. Bloomsbury, the UK publishers of the Harry Potter books, issued an early statement about the outlook of the company ahead of their annual stockholder meeting today, and wire reports are again including mentions of Book Seven coming out next year. …read more!



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