Harry Potter Exhibition to Open in Chicago April 30, 2009, Phelps Twins Due at Announcement Today
Great news today regarding the Harry Potter Exhibition. The traveling exhibit of props and sets seen in the Harry Potter films is due to open April 30, 2009 at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. The print edition of the USA Today has an article that states tickets for this are now availableContinued...
Report and Photos from JK Rowling's Beedle the Bard Release Party in Scotland
The first images and reports from the special party held in Edinburgh, Scotland by author J.K. Rowling for the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard are now online. You can see early images here via Getty, while Reuters has some details from a question and answer sessionContinued...
US Borders Stores to Hold "Beedle the Bard" Release Parties December 4
Previously we told you there were to be release parties in the UK for the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard along with a possible shopping event here at some stores in the US. Borders has now issued a press release stating they will be holding special evening parties on DecemberContinued...
PotterCast Emceeing Bryn Mawr Yule Ball with Moaning Myrtles, Mudbloods, Whompy and Ministry!
If you're anywhere near Philadelphia this Saturday, December 6, hie thee to the Bryn Mawr Yule Ball, a fantastic Wizard Rock Holiday concert at which The Moaning Myrtles, The Whomping Willows, Ministry of Magic, and The Mudbloods will be playing. All fourContinued...
Scholastic Announces Children's Essay Contest to Win Trip to "Beedle the Bard" Release Party
As a follow to what we first reported below, Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter novels, have now formally announced a Children's Essay Contest to win a trip to Scotland for the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. This contest, openContinued...
J.K. Rowling to Host Party in Scotland for Release of "Beedle the Bard"
The Scotsman is reporting today that Harry Potter author will be holding a tea party at the National Library of Scotland for the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. This special book, proceeds to benefit the Children's High Level Group charity, will be released on DecemberContinued...
Wizarding World of Harry Potter: "Revealed in 2010"
As we reported several weeks ago, the FAQ on the official Wizarding World of Harry Potter website at Universal was updated to state an opening of “2010.” The front of the same site now reads ‘Harry Potter “Theme Park within a Theme Park” will be revealed in 2010-FansContinued...
Brief Update on Closures, Construction for Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park
A brief update today regarding the ongoing construction at Universal Orlando for the new “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” theme park. The Orlando Sentinel has word today regarding areas being closed in the existing park, including closures of theContinued...
Dance the Night Away, Leaky Con and Wizard Wrock Style at Terminus
Let’s shake the rafters at Terminus, Leaky Con and Wizard Rock style, as we are thrilled to announce a very special dance party to be held next month. Hosted by DJ Paul DeGeorge (of Harry and the Potters), this dance party will take place the weekend of the Terminus 2008 conventionContinued...
Reminder: Portus 2008 This Weekend in Dallas, Texas
A reminder today that Portus 2008, the HPEF Harry Potter symposium will take place this weekend in Dallas, Texas. If you have not yet registered for this event, you may still do via this link, with individual day registrations remaining as well. A note as well that the day registration for SaturdayContinued...
Wizard Rock the Vote
The HP Alliance, in coordination with the wizard rock community, has just unveiled its newest effort, “Wizard Rock the Vote,” a nationwide (that is, United States-wide) event to get as many Potter fans registered to vote in this November’s election as possible.
To remember why it matters look only to J.K.Continued...
Harry Potter Conference Updates: Terminus, Portus, Accio 2008 and Convention Alley News
Now that June is here, time is quickly approaching for a host of Harry Potter conferences set for this summer. Here is the latest from the upcoming events in the nearing days ahead.
Convention Alley: Due to begin next week on June 19, Convention Alley now has DayContinued...
Live PotterCast Friday in Florida, with HP Actors
Attention Florida residents, or those visiting the area: There will be a live PotterCast this friday featuring actors from the HP films as they attend Florida SuperCon, a comics/sci-fi/fantasy convention in Weston, Fl.
The podcast will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 23, at the Hyatt RegencyContinued...
Forty NYC Public Schools Represented at NY "Open Book Tour" Stop
U.S. publishers Scholastic announced today it will invite that 1,600 children from 40 New York City public schools to Carnegie Hall on Oct. 19 to see J.K. Rowling read from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein and Scholastic Chairman, PresidentContinued...
Seeking International Partiers
Hey: We have a request for a quick call to our international audience today. If you are going to or organizing a midnight book release party in any of the following locations, would you please send an email to me at melissa@the-leaky-cauldron.org? We promise it’s for a good reason. Thanks so much!
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