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Daniel Radcliffe

'DETAILS' magazine proffers 'Potter' premiere contest  
"DETAILS" magazine, which features "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe on its cover this month, is running a contest to win a trip for two to the New York premiere of "Half-Blood Prince" next summer. Entrants must be at least 21 years of age.
Source: UniversHarryPotter.com
Posted by Cheeser on Sep 16, 2008 at 1:26 PM

Three Broomsticks

New 'Wizarding World' concept art, poll online    
Universal Orlando has just posted new concept art for the Three Broomsticks pub at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, currently under construction in Florida. Also available is a new poll asking fans which magical refreshment they would prefer to order (one is already heavily favored in the results).
Source: Universal Orlando
Posted by Cheeser on Jul 31, 2008 at 10:26 PM

"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.
Source: Business Wire
Posted by Geri on May 13, 2008 at 9:51 AM

MTV

Win a chance to attend the MTV Movie Awards  
Did you ever want to attend the MTV Movie Awards? If so, now is your chance. Buzznet is offering 2 tickets to the awards show if you can create a 3-minute original movie short parodying this past year's nominated films, which includes "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
Source: HPANA
Posted by Geri on Apr 17, 2008 at 8:42 PM

Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe signs record deal in New York    
"Harry Potter" actor Daniel Radcliffe has signed a deal to produce two albums under New York label VMA Records. A departure from his publicly known musical preferences, Radcliffe will try his hand at techno/Dutch pop style songs. Radcliffe began an infatuation with the genre in 2007 and already recorded demos available on a shadow band's MySpace profile.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Peeves on Apr 1, 2008 at 1:07 PM

UPDATE: 'Harry Potter' anime coming to TV in 2012    
It is expected to be announced today that an agreement between Warner Bros., JK Rowling and Akira Toriyama, the creator of "Dragon Ball," has been reached for the development of a "Harry Potter" anime TV series to air on ABC in the U.S. beginning fall 2012. UPDATE: FireFox.org has some exclusive news and pictures.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Peeves on Apr 1, 2008 at 12:27 AM

HP Fan Trips online quest begins week three  
Tens of thousands of fans from around the world have joined HP Fan Trips' online adventure to win prizes including a seat for two at this summer's Wizarding School in England. The third week (of seven) begins today, in which players can follow clues online to win a weekly prize plus get an entry into the drawing for a free trip.
Source: HP Fan Trips
Posted by Cheeser on Mar 25, 2008 at 12:10 AM

Win a trip for two to School of Wizardry in England  
HP Fan Trips has announced an interactive online quest for players to win weekly prizes and a grand prize: a trip for two to their new five-day School of Wizardry at Ford Castle in England. Playing the quest will take fans to a variety of "Harry Potter" fan sites and communities while looking for clues.
Source: HP Fan Trips
Posted by Cheeser on Mar 17, 2008 at 12:54 PM

Fan made Lego 'HBP' trailer

Fan made 'HBP' video featuring Lego characters    
While "Harry Potter" fans anxiously wait for the trailer to the "Half-Blood Prince" movie to be released comes a fan made video featuring the Lego characters. Enjoy.
Source: News Tip
Posted by Geri on Feb 14, 2008 at 1:47 PM

'Potter' trio discuss 'HBP,' talk more on Dumbledore news    
In a new interview with "Harry Potter" trio Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint they discuss the upcoming sixth movie, "Half-Blood Prince," the actress playing Lavender Brown (Rupert gives her first name) and the success of the last film. They and David Yates and Evanna Lynch also add additional comments on Dumbledore's character revelation.
Source: CBBC Newsround
Posted by Geri on Nov 12, 2007 at 8:01 AM

20Q™

Help "teach" 20Q™ about the world of "Harry Potter"  
Mattel and Warner Bros. need your help. Later this year they will release the new 20Q™ "Harry Potter" game but want the fans to help out by asking the game questions about characters, places and objects from "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" so that the newly released game will encompasses all the books.
Source: Warner Brothers
Posted by Geri on Jul 30, 2007 at 6:37 PM

UK residents can win a PS3 with 'Potter' knowledge  
ASDA Entertainment in the UK is giving away a Sony PlayStation 3 and "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" video game to someone who can answer a fairly easy question about the "Potter" universe.
Source: ASDA
Posted by Cheeser on Jun 19, 2007 at 10:01 AM

Harry Potter

Harry Potter lives through book 7, say fans    
The eponymous character in JK Rowling's record breaking "Harry Potter" series will live through the end of the final book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," say over 65,000 fans in HPANA's second quiz on the matter. The poll, counting over 100,000 unique votes, revealed that a fairly even 60%/40% split over many months feel that Harry will not die in book 7.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Cheeser on May 29, 2007 at 8:53 PM

Hogwarts styled reality show  
Everyone seems to be jumping on the Potter bandwagon. British TV station, the BBC, is set to launch a reality series called "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," set in a "Harry Potter"-style boarding school. Children participating in the show will learn card tricks, Latin spells and illusions and each week will perform for "magic mentors" who will judge their performances and decide who must leave.
Source: BBC
Posted by Geri on Jan 25, 2007 at 2:18 PM

Vote

Harry Potter: Wanted dead or alive    
When last we checked (that would be March 2005), a slim majority of fans said Harry Potter would die in the last book in JK Rowling's series. The informal poll, conducted by HPANA, garnered over 45,000 votes and was even cited in an article in The Sun. With Rowling's recent revelations about upcoming deaths, we decided to ask again: Dead meat, or life so sweet?
Source: HPANA
Posted by Cheeser on Jun 27, 2006 at 4:09 PM

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Goodies sweepstakes    
HPANA's "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Goodies" official sweepstakes is now open! This year's contest is a simple enter-to-win, so just type in your e-mail address, cross you fingers (perhaps mutter a quiet charm to yourself) and see if you can "accio" yourself some prizes.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Cheeser on Nov 14, 2005 at 11:56 PM

You do like kittens, don't you?  
Today's the last day to cast your vote for HPANA in Dissendium.com's Triwizard Tournament, operated with the support of WB to promote "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." In addition to my promise of raising adorable cuddly kittens on a free-range kitten farm, I'm upping the ante: Vote for us, and I'll make some long-requested updates and new features on HPANA.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Cheeser on Oct 26, 2005 at 5:04 PM

NY Post wants 20 'Potter' reviews in 12 hours    
The New York Post has asked us to find 20 super-fast readers who can finish "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by 2 p.m. Saturday and provide their take on the tome. Reviewers will get their thoughts printed with a photo! Kids and teens are encouraged to participate but they will also accept adult reviews. The bottom line: you must live in New York and you must read the book in less than 14 hours.
Source: NY Post
Posted by Cheeser on Jul 14, 2005 at 1:03 AM

Spellbound! wants you to come, stay, help out  
Spellbound! is looking for a few good wizards (and witches) to help with operations and whatnot at their huge book 6 party in Mt. Prospect, IL on July 15. The event features exclusive activities and attractions and volunteers are needed to help ensure a fun time is had by all. Hotel rooms are also still available at a vastly discounted rate of just $69/night (down from $189/night!) but space is no longer guaranteed as the remaining rooms have been released.
Source: Spellbound!
Posted by Cheeser on Jun 30, 2005 at 12:26 AM

Plethora of 'Potter'    
Dilly-dally in a deluge of books, movies and music related "Harry Potter" by using an unique new web tool called "amaztype." Give it a search term and it dynamically pulls merchandise art from Amazon, creating a patchwork of images that form an incredibly slick interface for exploring the results.
Source: amaztype via Veritaserum
Posted by Cheeser on Mar 23, 2005 at 11:59 PM