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Emma Watson Burberry Ads in Fall Fashion Issues

Sun Aug 30 12:54:00 -0400 2009

As the change of the season approaches, many fashion magazines have released their new September fall fashion issues. This editor received her copies of some such as In Style, Elle and Harper's Bazaar, all containing ads with actress Emma Watson for legendary British fashion house Burberry. While we've seen these before, we now have <>large scans of the ads for you to enjoy or download at home he...

Agent Confirms Harry Melling Back Again as Dudley Dursley for Deathly Hallows

Sun Aug 30 08:57:00 -0400 2009

A minor update today regarding Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Widely expected and previously reported, the Dursleys will indeed seen in the final films with the agents for Harry Melling recently updating his page with word that he will reprise his role once again as Dudley Dursley for Deathly Hallows. This of course follows previous confirmation from Richard Griffiths last year that he w...

Welcoming the Potter Pundits

Sat Aug 29 20:00:00 -0400 2009

In the next PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, we will be introducing a new segment and several new voices to the show. The Potter Pundits will be providing a scholarly, yet entertaining, look at the themes and symbolism in Harry Potter. We're excited to share it with you! Please join us in welcoming them!

<> Travis Prinzi (books/website) is a popular author and speaker on the intersection of...

Jason Isaacs on Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: "A Pretty Nasty Fall From Grace"

Fri Aug 28 19:16:00 -0400 2009

Actor Jason Isaacs was a guest today on BBC radio with Mark Kermode Live Five program where he discussed his role as Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He confirms he has completed filming on Malfoy Manor, and notes he will be back in a month or so to film those dramatic scenes with Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). In a very reflective interview highlighting his ...

Hands On for Charity with JK Rowling and Robbie Coltrane

Fri Aug 28 18:51:00 -0400 2009

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is lending a hand for charity, or her hand print more accurately. Jo and actor Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) are part of over 100 celebrities who have donated specially designed hand prints for a charity auction to help this toddler who lost her hands and toes due to complications from Meningitis. As seen here in our galleries, in true wonderful magical form, Jo drew...

Back to School Edition of the Quibbler Now Published

Thu Aug 27 23:45:00 -0400 2009

Gotta get back to Hogwarts... for it is that time of the year once again, and our own Quibbler is getting into the back to school spirit with their latest edition. Filled with "all the news you won't find anywhere else," Leaky's Quibbler publication is packed with what all young wizards and witches and their parents should know for the upcoming school year. Our September issue also contains t...

Deathly Hallows Updates: Seven Potters Scenes Underway, Warwick Davis Confirms "Griphook" Role

Wed Aug 26 16:49:00 -0400 2009

For those of us who have Twitter accounts, you will have noticed several mentions of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows today. First, Warwick Davis has made a series of fun tweets with fans over the past few weeks (notably Snapes Ipod playlist), and then today confirmed again that in addition to his longtime role as Professor Flickwick, indeed he will be playing "Griphook" the Go...

Muggles Post Photo of Giant Squid on Google Earth, Devils Snare Found in Garden

Wed Aug 26 07:59:00 -0400 2009

The Muggles have done it again! STV reports today that a search of Google Earth photos has revealed what they are calling a possible sighting of the elusive Loch Ness Monster, otherwise known as the Giant Squid in Lake Hogwarts ;)

Also, apparently pranksters from Hogwarts may well earn the wrath of Herbology Professor Sprout as the Daily Mail reports that a dangerous Devils Snare has been found...

Tom Felton and Evanna Lynch Attend Half-Blood Prince Premiere in Greece

Tue Aug 25 22:00:00 -0400 2009

Harry Potter actors Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) and Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) were in attendance at the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiere in Greece today, and our friends at FeltBeats have footage from a question and answer session with the two actors. Viewable via this link, the three and a half minute clip features the two young actors speaking about their experiences filming,...

Registration for Infinitus 2010 Now Open

Tue Aug 25 12:56:00 -0400 2009

Attention Harry Potter fans! Registration is now open for Infinitus 2010, a Harry Potter symposium taking place next year in Orlando, Florida July 15-18th. If you act quickly you can take advantage of the early bird price of $165.00 (USD) which includes include two meals, access to the Ball and all formal programming except for the Keynote luncheons. This price is only good until September 7th,...

Rupert Grint Update: New Pics, Cherrybomb Screening in LA, More

Tue Aug 25 12:34:00 -0400 2009

As a follow to the (hopefully) great birthday Rupert Grint celebrated recently, we have a few more updates regarding the actor who portrays Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films. First, thanks to our Order Partner Rupert Grint.net there are some new high res photos of Rupert of the actor who took in the popular V festival event over the weekend in England. Rupert also went to the <>Richard Burns...

Happy Birthday, Rupert Grint

Mon Aug 24 10:06:00 -0400 2009

It's a day fit for a king! Birthday wishes are the order of the day for actor Rupert Grint. Cheers to you Rupert on your 21st birthday from all of us here at TLC!

Happy Birthday, Stephen Fry

Mon Aug 24 10:01:00 -0400 2009

Birthday wishes are the order of the day for Stephen Fry, author, actor and narrator of the UK Harry Potter audio books. Cheers to you Stephen as you celebrate your 52nd birthday!

Dan Radcliffe, Tom Felton Talk Cricket and More Live Today on BBC 5 (Updated with Video, Audio)

Sun Aug 23 08:03:00 -0400 2009

Sporting fans and Harry Potter actors Dan Radcliffe and Tom Felton are currently taking in cricket game right now, watching the match between Australia and England. UPDATE: In a very fun and delightful interview now concluded Dan Radcliffe and Tom Felton both spoke at length about their love of cricket, their friendship and working on the set of Harry Potter, noting they are friends despite the...

A Foggy Forbidden Forest at Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park?

Sat Aug 22 18:28:00 -0400 2009

A quick update this evening regarding progress at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction currently under construction in Florida. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Universal Orlando has filed more construction notices involving two new companies. Of interest is a company from Finland called "Fogscreen Inc," which as the paper points out is to "provide fog special effects. As...