Newsround Video Interview with J.K. Rowling
Lizo, from CBBC Newsround was at the British Book Awards last night, and he was able to get an quick interview with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. He asked Jo about the progress on Book Seven, where she said "I've done a bit. But there's nothing more I can tell you. Everything's aContinued...
Half-Blood Prince Named British Book of the Year
Update: See pics now in our gallery, with hi-res on the way.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been named "Book of the Year" at the British Book Awards held tonight in London. Jo is quoted by the BBC as saying "I'm delighted that Harry Potter continues to give soContinued...
Two More Award Noms for Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has received two more award nominations. First, Canada's Spacey Viewer Coice Awards have listed the film in the "Favourite Movie" category. Vote here. The Spacey Award winners will be announced May 27.
The Hugo Awards, to be presented at L.A.Con IV ScienceContinued...
Possible J.K. Rowling Appearance at Book Awards; Confirmed Interview Airing on Channel 4 in Summer
UPDATE: CBBC Newsround has now confirmed that Jo will in fact be interviewed on the Richard & Judy program; broadcast date is still undecided but probably in either June or July.
Last month we told you that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceContinued...
Pictures, Video Clips of Trio, Heyman, Isaacs from Empire Film Awards
Update: We now have about 100 new hi-res pics of the Empire awards in our gallery!
Empire Magazine has updated their site with extensive coverage of last night's film awards to include some new video clips. You can now watch the presentation of the honorary Contribution to BritishContinued...
HBP Audio Book Nominated for Award
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been nominated for a 2006 Audie award, in the category, "Children’s Titles for Ages 8+." The Audies are the only awards in the U.S devoted exclusively to audiobooks and spoken word entertainment. The winners will be announced on MayContinued...
Radcliffe, Watson, Grint, Isaacs Attend Empire Film Awards
Previously we told you that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire had been nominated at the Empire Film Awards. These awards took place tonight in London, and Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Emma Watson (Hermione), Rupert Grint (Ron), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), and film producer David Heyman attendedContinued...
Followup: Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award Voting Now Open
Last month, we told you that Harry Potter had been nominated at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. Voting for these awards is now open, and you may do so via this link.The Harry Potter series is nominated in the category of "Favorite Book." Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireContinued...
Brendan Gleeson Film Wins Oscar Award
At the Oscar awards tonight, Six Shooter, starring actor Brendan Gleeson ( Mad- Eye Moody) has just won the Academy Award for â€Best Live Action Short Film.†Congratulations to Brendan!
Update: Congratulations go as well to actor Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort), who did voiceContinued...
Reminder: Oscars Tonight
Just a reminder that the Academy Awards are being presented tonight in Los Angeles. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has been nominated for "Achievement in Art Direction." Best of luck to Stuart Craig and Stephanie McMillian! Also "Cashback " which stars Sean Biggerstaff (Gryffindor Qudditch CaptainContinued...
J.K. Rowling: Greatest Living British Writer?
In conjunction with the launch of The Book Magazine, a new "quarterly national consumer magazine," they are conducting a vote to ask the public who they believe is the greatest living British writer. Along with such writers listed as Ian Rankin, John LeCarre, Terry Pratchett, Helen Fielding,Continued...
Goblet of Fire Gets Two Empire Awards Nominations
The nominations for the annual Empire Awards have been announced, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has been recognized in two categories from the popular magazine this year. Goblet of Fire was nominated as "Best British Movie" and in the "Best Sci-fi/Fantasy" categoryContinued...
Two Harry Potter Actors Receive OBE Awards
Previously it was announced that two actors from the Harry Potter films would be among those made Officers of the Order of the British Empire, a special award presented by the Queen of England. Today actor Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) and actress Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge in Phoenix) received theirContinued...
Goblet of Fire Wins Two Awards from AOL Moviegoers
We have some good news today as the winners of the AOL Moviefone Moviegoers Awards have now been announced. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was named as "Movie of the Year." Actor Ralph Fiennes won as well in the "Vilest Villain" category for his portrayal of LordContinued...
Sean Biggerstaff's Oscar-Nominated Short Now Available on iTunes
The short film Cashback, in which former HP actor Sean Biggerstaff (Oliver Wood) stars and which has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film, may now be downloaded for $1.99 at the iTunes Music Store.