'HBP' artwork

'Half-Blood Prince' artwork from expo
The Cinema Expo in Amsterdam took place this weekend with artwork premiering for the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" movie.
Posted by Geri on Jun 24 at 7:47 AM; Film 1 via ComingSoon.net

EW's 1,000th issue

'Goblet of Fire' included in EW's 'New Classics Books' list
With the 1,000th issue of "Entertainment Weekly" on newsstands today, the "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" book is included at the number 2 spot on their 'New Classics Books' list.
Posted by Geri on Jun 20 at 1:15 PM; Entertainment Weekly

'Potter' prequel

Over 70,000 fans view 'Potter' prequel on Waterstone's website
A few weeks ago we let you know about the short prequel to "Harry Potter" that author J.K. Rowling had written to benefit British charities, English PEN, the writers' association, and Dyslexia Action had sold for 25,000 pounds ($48,858). Waterstone's has placed the book online and in the first 20 hours that the prequel was available for fans more 70,000 visitors have viewed the story.
Posted by Geri on Jun 19 at 8:37 PM; e-Consultancy via Yahoo! News

Limited Gift Set

"Harry Potter: Years 1-5 Limited Edition Gift Set" wins packaging award
Warner Home Video's "Harry Potter: Years 1-5 Limited Edition Gift Set" won an award at the 65th Annual National Paperboard Packaging Competition. The winning packaging featured a round-cornered trunk and custom-made antiqued hinges and hardware fasteners made to match those seen on the trunk from the films.
Posted by Geri on Jun 19 at 8:19 PM; Home Media Magazine

Recent 'Potter' news debunked
Those who know have recently debunked recent news articles appearing around the world involving different aspects of "Harry Potter." No Emma Watson for Chanel, no early release date for the "Half-Blood Prince" video game and finally no that J.K. Rowling has written a film script for the theme park at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Sorry folks.
Posted by Geri on Jun 19 at 12:01 AM; Various

Emma Watson

Emma Watson the face of 'Chanel' -- Rumor
The British press are reporting this morning that "Harry Potter" actress Emma Watson has been signed to be the face of Chanel fragrance Coco Mademoiselle. The contract is for two-years and is reportedly for 6 million dollars. Ms. Watson replaces Keira Knightley. Please treat as a rumor until confirmed by her representatives.
Posted by Geri on Jun 16 at 8:58 AM; The Daily Mail via The Leaky Cauldron

Richard Griffiths & Dan Radcliffe

Video & photos of Radcliffe & Griffiths at Tony awards
Last night in New York "Harry Potter" actors Daniel Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths attended the Tony awards as well as presenting the award for 'Best Play.' Photos and video from the event are now online.
Posted by Geri on Jun 16 at 8:50 AM; Various

Rowling & Radcliffe on Forbes 'Celebrity 100' list
Once again, "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling graces a list from Forbes magazine. Ms. Rowling, as well as actor Daniel Radcliffe, are both included in this year's Forbes 'Celebrity 100' list and join such notables as Oprah Winfrey, Miley Cyrus, Tiger Woods, Angelina Jolie and The Police.
Posted by Geri on Jun 11 at 8:55 PM; Forbes.com

'Potter' prequel

Prequel to 'Harry Potter' by JK Rowling now online
The shorter-than-short "Harry Potter" prequel by author J.K. Rowling is now available to read online at Waterstone's web site. The story, handwritten on the front and back of a note card, was one of 12 from various authors auctioned for the bookseller's "What's Your Story?" charity fundraiser. Rowling's went for nearly $50,000.
Posted by Cheeser on Jun 11 at 1:26 AM; Waterstone's via MuggleNet

Harry & Ginny

New image of Harry & Ginny from 'HBP'
A new image featuring Harry and Ginny in a hug from the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" movie has appeared online.
Posted by Geri on Jun 10 at 9:42 PM; News Tip

'HBP' promotional image

New promotional images for 'Half-Blood Prince'
The Licensing International Expo is taking place in New York City this week and included at the event were previews of promotional items and merchandise for the "Order of the Phoenix" and the "Half-Blood Prince" movies.
Posted by Geri on Jun 10 at 6:22 PM; SnitchSeeker

Update: 'Harry Potter' prequel sold for nearly $50,000
A few weeks ago we let you know about the short prequel that "Harry Potter" author JK Rowling had written to benefit British charities, English PEN, the writers' association, and Dyslexia Action. Later today her prequel, as well as other stories written by famous authors, will go up for auction, with frenzy bidding expected. Update: The prequel sold for 25,000 pounds ($48,858) to an absent bidder.
Posted by Geri on Jun 10 at 12:41 PM; Various

Warwick Davis discusses 'Deathly Hallows' movie split & his role in 'HBP'
In a new interview Warwick Davis from the "Harry Potter" movies recently discussed the decision to split the seventh novel "Deathly Hallows" into two films as well as his brief appearance in the next movie, "Half-Blood Prince."
Posted by Geri on Jun 10 at 12:21 PM; MTV Movies Blog

JKR at Harvard

Rowling gives Commencement address at Harvard; watch via the web
We previously told you that "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling would be the principal speaker at this year's Harvard Commencement ceremony, where she will also receive an honorary degree and for those not lucky to attend you will be able to watch the event via the school's web site starting at 2:15 p.m. this afternoon. JKR arrived at Harvard yesterday evening to attend a reception at Loeb House before the annual dinner for honorary degree candidates. Update: Pictures from the Commencement ceremony are now appearing online.
Posted by Geri on Jun 5 at 7:58 AM; Various

Happy birthday to Slytherin bad boy Draco Malfoy
JK Rowling's web site has been updated to wish Slytherin bad boy, Draco Malfoy, a happy birthday on June 5th.
Posted by Geri on Jun 4 at 7:18 PM; JKRowling.com

2008 Tony Awards®

Update: Griffiths & Radcliffe set to present at this year's Tony Awards from NYC
Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe from the "Harry Potter" movies are two of the scheduled presenters at this year's Tony Awards. The ceremony will be broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on WCBS on Sunday, June 15th from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. Update: You can now purchase tickets for the event, and in case you can't be there in person you can also view the red-carpet arrivals as well as the show via the Tony web site.
Posted by Geri on Jun 2 at 6:38 PM; Various

Snape, Malfoy & Filch

New images from 'HBP,' no Trelawney in movie
Some new images from the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" movie have appeared online. The images show Snape, Malfoy & Filch and the trio in different locations. Also, word has come from Emma Thompson's representatives that Sibyll Trelawney will not be appearing in the movie.
Posted by Geri on Jun 2 at 8:02 AM; Various

J.K. Rowling hosts MS charity event
J.K. Rowling, author of the "Harry Potter" series, helped to raise £320,436 ($628,372) for multiple sclerosis at a charity event this past weekend. One of the items up for auction was the chance to be immortalized as a wizard or witch in a portrait at the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Florida.
Posted by Geri on Jun 2 at 7:45 AM; Sunday Mail via The Leaky Cauldron

Mary GrandPré

'Time' Q&A with 'Harry Potter' artist
A new article from 'Time' magazine has a question and answer with "Harry Potter" artist Mary GrandPré in which she talks about what it was like going back and redoing Harry's image for an upcoming 10th anniversary edition of "Sorcerer's Stone," what her favorite book to draw was and more.
Posted by Geri on May 30 at 1:32 PM; TIME magazine

Jo Rowling updates official site with prequel charity news
J.K. Rowling has updated her official site this morning by addressing the recent news that she would be writing a prequel to the "Harry Potter" series.
Posted by Geri on May 29 at 9:44 AM; JKRowling.com

J.K. Rowling

JK Rowling third most influential woman in the UK
In a survey of 1,000 business leaders "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling was voted the third most influential woman in the UK. Ms. Rowling followed the Queen and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Posted by Geri on May 28 at 11:05 PM; The Guardian

J.K. Rowling

JKR pens 800-word 'Harry Potter' prequel for British charities
Author J.K. Rowling has penned an 800-word "Harry Potter" prequel with all proceeds from an auction on June 10th going to English PEN, the writers' association, and Dyslexia Action. Copies of the cards will be put into a book and made available at Waterstone's Booksellers Ltd. and online in August.
Posted by Geri on May 28 at 9:43 PM; Chicago Sun-Times via Yahoo! News

Young actor from 'Half-Blood Prince' killed
The Telegraph is reporting today that Robert Knox, a young actor that is set to appear as Marcus Belby in the upcoming 'Half-Blood Prince' movie, was tragically killed in a stabbing incident in London.
Posted by Prof. Dish on May 24 at 12:47 PM; Telegraph

Half-Blood Prince

Updated: 'Half-Blood Prince' trailer attached to 'Get Smart'?
We've received a news tip this morning that the eagerly anticipated 'Half-Blood Prince' trailer will debut in front of the movie 'Get Smart'. Update: We've learned that this was just a rumor and the trailer was not attached to the movie.
Posted by Prof. Dish on May 24 at 12:17 PM; News Tip

'Half-Blood Prince'

New image from 'Half-Blood Prince'?
A new image, which seems to be from the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" movie, has appeared online.
Posted by Geri on May 15 at 7:36 PM; HPANA

Happy birthday Prof. Sprout

Happy birthday to Pomona Sprout
J.K. Rowling's website has been updated to wish Pomona Sprout, Head of Hufflepuff, a happy birthday!
Posted by Prof. Dish on May 15 at 7:21 AM; JKRowling.com

Emma Watson

Emma Watson included on Maxim's '2008 Hot 100' list
Emma Watson from the "Harry Potter" film series makes an appearance on Maxim's '2008 Hot 100: The ultimate list of the world's most beautiful women" at number 94.
Posted by Geri on May 14 at 3:35 PM; News Tip

J.K. Rowling

JKR receives 'Author of the Year' award
J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular "Harry Potter" series received the 'Author of the Year Award' for "Deathly Hallows," at the first annual Children's Choice Book Awards at a gala in New York City.
Posted by Geri on May 14 at 9:47 AM; Business Wire

Lochaber, Scotland

'Deathly Hallows' movie to be filmed in Lochaber, Scotland later this year
The Scottish Highlands and Islands Film Commission are reporting today that filming for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" movie will be shot in Lochaber, Scotland later this year.
Posted by Geri on May 13 at 10:40 PM; The Scotsman via The Leaky Cauldron

"Beedle the Bard"

Finalists announced in Amazon competition to review 'Tales of the Beedle the Bard' in London
In April we told you of the Amazon competition in which a fan could win a chance to review the "Tales of the Beedle the Bard" book that Amazon bought late last year. Now the two finalists have been announced and voting can begin for the weekend prize.
Posted by Geri on May 13 at 9:51 AM; Business Wire

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