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"Order of the Phoenix" Nominated for People's Choice at European Film Awards

Fri Aug 29 19:10:00 -0400 2008

The “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” film has been included on a list of nominees for the People’s Choice Award at the 21st Annual European Film Awards. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the fifth Potter film faces such films as “Welcome to the Sticks,” “Arn,” “Rabbit Without Ears”, “The Orphanage,” “[REC],” and “Atonement” in this category. Voting will open up for this award on

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New "Half-Blood Prince" Action Figures Including Young Tom Riddle, Bellatrix and More

Fri Aug 29 14:29:00 -0400 2008

Photos of the new action figures due as part of the release of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” are now online. Produced in the UK and Europe by Popco, new are action figures of Young Tom Riddle and Professor Severus Snape. In addition, there are new Bellatrix Lestrange, Professor Dumbledore, Luna Lovegood (including those hilarious Spectre glasses), Ginny Weasley,Quidditch Keeper Ron a

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Photos from Emma Watson "Italian Vogue" Magazine Feature Online

Fri Aug 29 14:05:00 -0400 2008

As mentioned previously on her official website, actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) is featured in the new issue of Italian Vogue magazine. You can now see these stunning new photos of Emma via scans of the magazine here, courtesty of Pottershots.net.UPDATEIf you are having trouble accessing the Pottershots website, you can see the photos here in our galleries as well.

Thanks to Pottershots

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Video of Dan Radcliffe on "Conan O'Brien Show" Online

Wed Aug 27 22:25:00 -0400 2008

As we first told you last week, actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) would make an appearance on the “Late Night with Conan O’Brien Show” to discuss his upcoming Broadway revival of the play “Equus.” The video from that appearance is now online and available for your viewing pleasure via this link. During the interview, Dan speaks of the play’s first run in London, the current rehearsals in New

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Cheryl Klein and the Matter of Harry Potter Trivia

Wed Aug 27 15:00:00 -0400 2008

Cheryl Klein, Senior Editor at Arthur A. Levine Books, is the subject of a new interview, where she briefly discusses her work as Continuity Editor on the Harry Potter books published by Scholastic. Cheryl, who is to be a judge at a Harry Potter Trivia contest at the Decatur Book Festival in Georgia on August 30th, gives a bit of insight regarding her role with the books and more as follows:

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Phelps Twins Talk Making Movies, Video Games in New Interview

Wed Aug 27 14:32:00 -0400 2008

James and Oliver Phelps have given a new interview where the brothers discuss the Harry Potter films and video games. Recorded at the recent games convention in Germany, the twins reflect that it was almost eight years ago that they auditioned for the parts of Fred and George Weasley and have remained with the series ever since. They also address recording their parts for the Harry Potter and t

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New Luna Lovegood Doll from Tonner

Wed Aug 27 13:57:00 -0400 2008

Tonner Dolls, makers of high end collectible dolls, have released their new Fall/Holiday collection, and new is a Luna Lovegood doll. The doll, which you can see here, retails for $159.00 (USD), and is based on actress Evanna Lynch as she portrays Luna in the Harry Potter films, complete with mini Radish earrings and her Butterbeer cork necklace. The official description of the new doll reads a

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WB Files Suit Over "Hari Puttar" Film Title In India

Wed Aug 27 02:32:00 -0400 2008

The BBC is reporting that Warner Bros. has filed suit against a film company in India for infringing on intellectual property rights in titling an upcoming movie: “Hari Puttar – A Comedy Of Terrors.” A spokesperson confirmed that a lawsuit was filed against Mirchi Movies and is expected to be heard before the Bombay High Court. According to the article, WB felt the title was ‘too similar to t

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Excerpt from New J.K. Rowling Foreword to "Harry, A History" Now Online

Tue Aug 26 17:56:00 -0400 2008

Today, the Telegraph has a preview piece featuring an excerpt from the foreword that J.K. Rowling wrote for the upcoming book, Harry, A History by TLC's own Melissa Anelli. The piece focuses on how J.K. Rowling "finally cracked," she said, in 2002, and "Googled Harry Potter."

"I had already heard of 'The Leaky Cauldron'; it was one of the biggest and most popular Harry Potter sites on the net,

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New Photos of Ron, Lavender, Bellatrix, Dumbledore and More

Mon Aug 25 23:19:00 -0400 2008

Several retailers have now uploaded new images from some of the 2009 Harry Potter calendars. Danilo.com and Amazon.com both have new images from the 2009 Square Calendar as well as the Slim Calendar. As seen here in our galleries, you can see the front cover with the Trio, and the back cover featuring new photos of Ron, Lavender Brown, Harry and Ginny, Slughorn, Snape, Professor Dumbledore, Lu

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Marketing for "The Tales of Beedle the Bard"

Mon Aug 25 18:51:00 -0400 2008

As readers are aware, “The Tales of Beedle the Bard,” the new book for charity by author J.K. Rowling will be published on December 4, 2008. As we draw nearer to the release of the new companion book to the Harry Potter series, retailers have begun their marketing campaign for the book. Thanks to TLC staffer Andy, who spotted a few ads and leaflets that are appearing in the UK and sent in some ...

PotterCast 163: Detroit Wrock City

Mon Aug 25 17:52:00 -0400 2008

The newest episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast is now online for this week, filled with an entire three hours of Harry Potter news, discussion, and wizard rock live from Detroit! Our 163rd episode kicks off with with the latest news from the world of Harry Potter including the 10 year anniversary of “Sorcerer’s Stone” read-a-thon, the possible November 13th “Half-Blood Prince” vide

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Watson, Rowling, "Order of the Phoenix" Film Winners at SyFy Awards

Sun Aug 24 17:34:00 -0400 2008

As we reported previously, the “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” film and a number of its cast, along with Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling, were nominees at the 2008 SyFy Genre Awards. These virtual awards allow fans to vote for their favorite film, series, book, and actor from the science fiction and fantasy genre each year. The winners of the SyFy Awards have been announced and

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Happy Birthday, Stephen Fry

Sun Aug 24 16:32:00 -0400 2008

Happy Birthday wishes go out to the narrator of the UK editions of the Harry Potter novels, Stephen Fry, today as well. Mr. Fry is today celebrating his 51st birthday. Cheers to you Stephen!

Happy Birthday, Rupert Grint

Sun Aug 24 11:56:00 -0400 2008

Please join us at TLC today in wishing actor Rupert Grint, who portrays the character of Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, a most happy birthday. The actor celebrates his 20th birthday today. Have a smashing day, Rupert! Cheers!