Leaky News Archives for October 2003
Icelandic Translation of OotP
The Icelandic translation of OotP, or Harry Potter og Fönixreglan, will be released on November 1st. The cover is that of the American edition.
Editor's Commentary: The publishers site is in Icelandic only. For those of you interested in OotP in Icelandic, the first link is about the printing of the book,Continued...
Italian Cover of OotP
The Italian version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will be released on Halloween. Vincenzo was nice enough to send us a photo of the cover.
Thanks, Vincenzo!
HP4U Set Report
Kevin from HP4U.CO.UK wrote to tell us of a recent set report they have up - scroll down to find the October 16th entry. Thanks, Kevin!
Harry-Inspired Technology
Nokia's Chief Technical Officer, Yrjo Neuvo, discusses the future of technology, and remarks that J.K. Rowling got him to thinking.
Thanks to Jeremy and Peter for the link!
New at the Lexicon
Lexicon superhero (without the tights) Steve Vander Ark has updated with a nifty Galleons to Dollars Converter. (Am now very glad my paycheck comes in dollars.)
Harry in Off the Mark
Today's Off the Mark featured a familiar scar.
Thanks, Ruhama!
Hagrid Talks Rugby and Robbie
Martin Bayfield discusses rugby, his future career and playing Hagrid (he's Robbie Coltrane's body double) in the Harry Potter films.
Hogwarts Detention Dispenser
Apparently Snape is getting a little help these days from the Automated Detention Dispenser found at Grusha.net.
Thank you, Jimmy and Frank!
Theatrical Trailer For Peter Pan
The theatrical trailer of Peter Pan, starring Jason Isaacs, is now available.
Thank you, Marie
Muggles in Ziggy Comic
Thanks to everyone who sent in this Ziggy cartoon!
Boy Gets a "Potter" Scar
The Sun reports that a boy received a scar like Harry's when he jumped in front of a truck to save his friend.
Thanks to everyone who sent this in!
Photos of J.K. at Prince of Asturias Awards
Expresohogwarts.com has some photos of J.K. Rowling accepting her Prince of Asturias Award in Spain on Friday.
Editor's Note: Click on NOTICIA COMPLETA below the picture of Rowling on the page for more photos.
Thank you, El Cronista de Salem!
J.K. Rowling's Speech
Arlene was nice enough to send us a link to J.K. Rowling's acceptance speech (in English) from the Prince of Asturias Awards ceremony.
JK Rowling Meets with Children in Spain
JK Rowling met with 18 children at the Hotel de la Reconquistas Covadonga Hall in Spain. The children came from the Oviedo Childrens Hospital and the San José Childrens Home for the chance to ask Rowling questions about herself and Harry. Rowling will be receiving the Prince ofContinued...
The Casting of Charlie For Weasley Portrait
Digicasey has what appears to be call sheets from the PoA film set back in February. The bottom of the call sheet, under "Costume Fittings- Weasley Cairo Portrait", lists Alex Crockford as Charlie Weasley.
Thanks, Inge!