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PotterCast 207: The Fourth Hallow

Wed Oct 28 17:41:00 -0400 2009

Our 207th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is online for your audible enjoyment. This episode features the latest in Potter news, including distribution news for Rupert Grint's Cherrybomb film, Dan Radcliffe's next possible Broadway show, Ralph Finnees now filming as Lord Voldemort for Deathly Hallows film, J. K. Rowling's future project, the latest on actor Michael Gambon, a...

Happy Birthday, Percy Weasley

Sat Aug 22 01:43:00 -0400 2009

Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling's website has been updated to mark the August 22nd birthday of Percy Weasley. Please join us at TLC in wishing this fine fellow a happy birthday. Cheers to you, Percy!

Slight Changes to JKRowling.com

Wed Aug 19 13:33:00 -0400 2009

Slight changes are afoot at JKRowling.com, the official website of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. Thanks to longtime reader Bel, we know that the title of her diary has been changed to "Everything you might want to Know," along with new books in the link section and a few changes of the links. As readers will recall, its been quite some time since the website has been update, so we do not kn...

ABC Preview of JK Rowling: A Year in the Life Due Thursday

Wed Jul 15 09:52:00 -0400 2009

Last April, we reported that at long last viewers here in the US would be able to watch the special "J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life" documentary on Thursday, July 16 at 8:00pm on ABC. Today, the network has released a preview of the film which was recorded in Edinburgh, Scotland as Jo completed the final book in the Harry Potter series. Long time readers will recall one of the highlights of t...

Happy Birthday, Draco Malfoy

Fri Jun 05 14:00:00 -0400 2009

Today marks the birthday of one Draco Malfoy, as the calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling's website now indicates. Please join us in wishing this young man a happy birthday. Cheers to you, Draco.

Happy Birthday, Ron Weasley

Sun Mar 01 08:03:00 -0500 2009

A shopkeeper, an Auror, or a Wheezy he may be, for as noted on JKRowling.com today marks the birthday of a character with a heart of lion, and one who will always be our King. Everyone, please join us as wish Ron Weasley a Happy Birthday! Cheers!

The Bravest Man I Ever Knew

Fri Jan 09 06:09:00 -0500 2009

Today, the calendar on JKRowling.com marks another birthday, but for us here at Leaky, this marks a day meant for reflection, remembrance and perhaps even celebration of a character who so vividly filled the pages of the Harry Potter series. To some, this character will remain a nasty, unpleasant man, a villain, others love and adore this complex and fascinating character who still merits lon...

Happy Birthday, Charlie Weasley

Thu Dec 11 19:06:00 -0500 2008

Birthday wishes are now going out to Charlie Weasley, for the calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling's website has been updated to mark his December 12th birthday. Cheers to you, Charlie!

Happy Birthday, Hagrid

Fri Dec 05 19:04:00 -0500 2008

It's time to dust off our tankard-sized goblets and toast one Rubeus Hagrid, for the calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling's website has been updated for December 6th to wish the Hogwarts Professor and Gamekeeper a happy birthday. Here's to you, Hagrid. Cheers!

Happy Birthday, Bill Weasley!

Fri Nov 28 18:58:00 -0500 2008

The calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling's website has been updated to mark the November 29th birthday of the eldest Weasley son, Bill. Here's to you! Cheers Bill!

JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: JKR Wins Copyright Case

Mon Sep 08 18:34:00 -0400 2008

News sources are reporting that the judge in the case of J.K. Rowling and Warner Brothers vs. RDR Books has issued a ruling. From WNBC NY:

<>“The small publisher was not contesting that the lexicon infringes upon Rowling’s copyright but argued that it was a fair use allowable by law for reference books. In his ruling, Patterson noted that reference materials are generally useful to the public but...

Happy Birthday, Neville Longbottom!

Wed Jul 30 14:16:00 -0400 2008

With the “Half-Blood Prince” teaser trailer officially online, please join us in wishing a most brave young man, Neville Longbottom, a happy birthday. The website calendar of Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has been updated for July 30th to mark Neville’s birth. Happy Birthday, Neville! Cheers!

J.K. Rowling Updates Site on New Prequel Material

Thu May 29 13:32:00 -0400 2008

Author J.K. Rowling is doing some updating this morning on her website, with a news entry on the upcoming charity auction featuring that special 800 word prequel to the Harry Potter series. Of note is the fact Jo says the story on the prequel card takes place 3 years before Harry was born. Full quotage is as follows:

<>“A few months ago a number of authors were invited to handwrite cards for auct...

JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: U.K. Publisher Not Counting on Scheduled April Release of Lexicon Book

Fri Apr 25 00:08:00 -0400 2008

U.K. Publisher Methuen does not expect to meet the scheduled April release of Steve Vander Ark’s Lexicon book, as it has been postponed pending the court’s decision.

Peter Tummons or Methuen says he is “very confident” in RDR Book’s position, but says that he does expect Warner Brothers to appeal if RDR wins. Says Tummons:

<>“You can never quite tell about the US appeal system, but I think we ar...

Happy Birthday, Remus Lupin

Mon Mar 10 01:27:00 -0400 2008

The calendar on author J. K. Rowling’s website has been updated for March 10th to mark the birthday of Marauder and Order of the Phoenix member, Remus Lupin. Happy Birthday, Moony.