New Interview with Spanish HP Illustrator
Spanish HP site RedFlu.com has translated its recent interview with the Spanish Harry Potter Illustrator, Dolores Aavedaãno for us, which you can read below. Thanks, Martin!
This is a preview: the rest is here.
This interview has been translated, so there may be some errors.
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Hindi HP Translations Now Available in India
The Hindu reports that the Harry Potter books are now available in Hindi. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was released by publisher Manjul Books at the New Delhi World Book Fair yesterday, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is expected to be released by this June. Translator SudhirContinued...
Julie Walters to Return in Order of the Phoenix
Actress Julie Walters has said in a new interview that she will be returning in the role of Molly Weasley for the film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Our friends at Film Focus were able to speak with the actress recently where she confirmed the news, saying:
"It looks like it,Continued...
Lucius Malfoy: Forbes Man of Wealth
In a hilarious yet interesting article, Forbes has posted an updated list of their wealthiest top fifteen fictional characters, with none other than Potter foe Lucius Malfoy holding the last spot with a reported net worth of $900 Million. From a dateline in the North Sea, the article reports that the nefariousContinued...
OotP Film Casting News
CBBC Newsround has posted an update about the casting process for the Order of the Phoenix film. Film Producer David Heyman said they are down to five people in consideration for the role of Luna Lovegood. Other casting news:
"And two actors are in talks to play Kingsley Shacklebolt and Tonks.Anna Friel, the partnerContinued...
Calling all Lunas! Casting Begins for OoTP
Do you know your Crumple- Horned Snorkacks, or have an affinity for wearing Radish earrings and Butterbeer cap necklaces? Then do we have a job for you! CBBC Newsround is reporting that producers are in search of the perfect person to play the role of Luna Lovegood in the Order of the Phoenix film, whichContinued...
Matt Lewis on Book Six; PotterCast #5 Transcript Online
The transcript to the latest PotterCast is up now, thanks to our lovely Transcription Elves! If you'd like to join the transcription team, please send us mail at staff@pottercast.com.
Also, PotterCast now has its own forum in the Leaky Lounge!
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HP Audio Books Soar to Top of iTunes Charts
A quick look the U.S. iTunes AudioBook store reveals that less than 24 hours after the announcement of their release, HP books are ripping up the charts at iTunes. The rankings stand thus, at this moment:
1. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ($49.95)
3.The Complete Harry Potter ($249.00)
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2006 GrandPre Calendar Images
Reader Mary just sent us scans of the mini- and full-size 2006 GrandPre calendar, which is available via Amazon (small calendar, big calendar), or at our Cauldron Shop calendar page. There's a lot of new art, including some from OotP, so check it out - thank you Mary!
The Small Wall Calendar, 2006:
January: fromContinued...
Rumor: Helen McCrory to play Bellatrix?
Grace from RGMS.org let us know that a UK paper, The Mirror, is reporting tonight that actress Helen McCrory " has been lined up to play evil Bellatrix Lestrange in the next Harry Potter film."
A source revealed: "The producers are trying to keep the cast a secret until it's all sealed. ButContinued...
RetroVision Releases Chronicle of HP
The next edition of RetroVision Magazine will feature a Harry Potter News Diary, chronicling in 35,000 words a month-by-month, year-by-year timeline of the Harry Potter phenomenon. It covers "everything from the first announcement that J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher'sContinued...
"...on the solstice will come a new..."
Just a little note to say Happy Birthday to OotP, which was "born" into the world two years ago today - where were you? What were you doing? What will you be doing on July 16? (Psst, go here for help if you don't know.)
Rupert: Still reading OotP, Not sure about film five
Veritaserum.net has translated a French magazine article in which Rupert Grint (aka Ron Weasley) reveals a few things:
- He hasn't finished reading OotP (got stuck on chapter 3)
- He hasn't decided whether he'll be staying for the OotP film yet
- He doesn't want to play romantic scenes
- HeContinued...
2004: The Year in HP: A Leaky Cauldron Review
Happy New Year everyone! Because 2005 is going to be such a big year for Harry
Potter fans, we thought now was a good time to look back at 2004, which
wasn't too shabby either where we're concerned. Editor Sue scoured our archives
and found all our 2004 highlights, so we hope you enjoy this littleContinued...
HBP "A bit shorter" than OotP
We've also received confirmation from Bloomsbury that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is "a bit shorter" than Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. (MuggleNet reported this this morning.)