The 'Ask Jo' TLC/MuggleNet Contest: Ask Jo a Question!

As most of you are aware, on July 16, Emerson of MuggleNet and I will be in Scotland, interviewing Jo Rowling to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. With less than 40 days to go, it's time we get down to business!
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HP "Scene It?" to Ship on August 15; Available for Pre-Order

The Harry Potter version of Scene It?, the popular DVD movie game, is now available for pre-order. It will ship on August 15, 2005, so says Amazon. Using that link, or pre-ordering through our Video Games section of the Cauldron Shop, supports Leaky and all the Floo sites. Thanks to the readersContinued...

GoF Trailer in front of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

A number of our readers have let us know that they've seen the GoF trailer in front of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants; we want to remind you that it's still best to call your theater to make sure, before spending money to see the trailer on a big screen.

"Spellbound" Party Announced

MuggleNet, HPANA and Wizarding World Press have announced Spellbound, their official July 15 midnight event, to take place in the Randhurst Mall in the northwestern Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect. Visit the site - and its entry on PotterParties.com - for more information about activities, games, and more.
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HBP at Book Expo America

Thanks to reader Michael, for bringing us pics of the Half-Blood Prince exhibit at this weekend's Book Expo America.

"Who is the Half-Blood Prince?" - featuring a mock up of what the finished book will look like
"42 days left"

Scholastic: HBP Books Printed, Safe, and Ready to Go

Reuters is reporting tonight an interview with Barbara Marcus of Scholastic where she says that 10.8 million copies of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince have now been printed. She says the books are safe, and are ready to go for the July 16th release.

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Men Charged in HBP Theft

The two men who were attempting to sell two stolen copies of HBP were charged yesterday with firearms offenses and handling the stolen books, Reuters reports. (There is also a video report at that link. Thanks to Corey and Mike!)
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ADMIN: E-mail notifications

After figuring out how to put them back on, it seems our notifications have gone bazooka again and the software is sending as many as 12 e-mails to each person who is subscribed. We've shut the e-mails off for the moment, and are working on it, so please hang tight.

NZ Cub Reporter Contest Opens; New Details About Event Emerge

The Sunday Star Times of New Zealand announced its HBP competition. Reader Xander sent us the article on the contest, which is open through June 16 to those aged 8 to 16; here are the relevant details:
-The winner will arrive at Edinburgh Castle by horse-drawn carriage.
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Book Expo America: Levine Talks HP

Newsday is publishing a blog about Book Expo America, a publishing showcase taking place in New York City right now. The reporter spoke to Arthur Levine, publisher of Arthur A. Levine Books, the imprint under which Scholastic publishes Harry Potter, and though Levine spoke in his usual "saw nothing, know nothing"Continued...

Happy Birthday Draco!

JKRowling.com has been updated to wish Draco Malfoy a Happy Birthday!

Crime Details and Court Order in Stolen HBP Case

We have some new pieces of information tonight related to today's news about the stolen Half-Blood Prince books.
First, author J.K. Rowling was granted a court injunction against the two men who were accused of trying to sell copies of Half-Blood Prince to a reporter today. The Scotsman notesContinued...

Goblet Quidditch Camp Photo in Hi-Res

WB sent along the Quidditch site photo, so here it is in small, medium and HUGE.

New Goblet Photo of Quidditch World Cup Campsite

Marc from Harry Potter Xperts let us know about a new photo from the upcoming Goblet of Fire film. It is a photo of the trio, and the Weasley family at the campsite at the Quidditch World Cup. Click here to view. Thanks Marc!

Bloomsbury's Statement Regarding Stolen HBP; TLC's Spoiler Policy

Bloomsbury just sent us a statement regarding the stolen books incident:

"Bloomsbury Publishing thanks Northamptonshire Police for their help in recovering two stolen copies of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince but cannot comment further as this matter is now the subjectContinued...