HPANA https://hpana.com/rss Latest Harry Potter news on HPANA Video: Live webchat with 'Potter' cast To celebrate the beginning of ticket pre-sales to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, HPANA joined other fan sites today for a live web chat with select "Harry Potter" cast members to discuss their memories of working on the set, and being able to share it with fans at the brand-new WB studio in London. https://hpana.com/news/21308 https://hpana.com/news/21308 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:06:58 GMT 'Deathly Hallows: Part 2' returning to UK theatres with special prize package Warner Bros. have just announced that "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" will be returning to cinemas throughout the UK between September 30 and October 2, where cinemagoers will receive a special 3D poster for the film with a purchased ticket. https://hpana.com/news/21307 https://hpana.com/news/21307 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:00:00 GMT J.K. Rowling named second 'most influential' in book industry The Guardian have complied a list of the "top 100" most influential figures in the book industry. Not surprisingly, J.K. Rowling made the list at the #2 slot. https://hpana.com/news/21306 https://hpana.com/news/21306 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:38:47 GMT Official - 'Harry Potter 7, Part 2' to be released in UK December 2 Official word has come from Warner Bros. that the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" releases in the UK on DVD, Blu-ray, Triple Play and Digital Download December 2, 2011. https://hpana.com/news/21305 https://hpana.com/news/21305 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:32:41 GMT 'Deathly Hallows: Part 2' DVD/Blu-Ray release information set According to Blu-Ray.com, the release date of the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" DVD and Blu-Ray has been set for November 11, 2011. Additionally, some information on the products seems to be available as well! Read on for the scoop! https://hpana.com/news/21304 https://hpana.com/news/21304 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:55:43 GMT Emma Watson may revisit 'Beauty and the Beast' with Guillermo Del Toro Here's an excellent bit of news to cure your post-"Deathly Hallows" blues. In a press conference for the upcoming "Crazy, Stupid, Love" producer Denise Di Novi mentioned that she was preparing for a "Beauty and the Beast" project with Guillermo Del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth), and had Emma Watson lined up to star. https://hpana.com/news/21303 https://hpana.com/news/21303 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:39:08 GMT Video: 'Harry Potter - A Look Back' featurette released online As the release date of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" looms, Warner Bros. have released a brand new featurette giving an emotional glimpse at the series over the years from "Sorcerer's Stone" through "Deathly Hallows: Part 2." Have a look after the jump. https://hpana.com/news/21302 https://hpana.com/news/21302 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:20:05 GMT 'Harry Potter: The Exhibition' announces next stop: Sydney, Australia Warner Bros. have just announced that "Harry Potter: The Exhibition" will begin its next run this fall in Sydney, Australia. The exhibition is scheduled to run from November 19, 2011 through March 18, 2012 at the Powerhouse Museum. To read the full press release hit the jump. https://hpana.com/news/21301 https://hpana.com/news/21301 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:43:53 GMT Pottermore "special preview" arriving June 30 The official Pottermore twitter has been updated to announce that a "special preview" of the website will be released on Thursday, June 30. The exact details of the preview are not yet known, although it promises to be regarding a "chapter" from Pottermore. https://hpana.com/news/21300 https://hpana.com/news/21300 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:25:03 GMT 'Harry Potter' special effects supervisor talks 3D in 'DH: Part 2' In the latest Hero Complex interview regarding "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," longtime visual effects supervisor on the "Potter" series, Tim Burke, spoke about what to expect with the controversial 3D version of the upcoming film, calling it "really impressive." Read much more after the jump. https://hpana.com/news/21299 https://hpana.com/news/21299 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:09:54 GMT Larry King to host 'Harry Potter: The Final Chapter' special We have been informed today that Larry King will be hosting a special event entitled "Harry Potter: The Final Chapter" on CNN, July 10 at 8 p.m. in anticipation of the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." King will interview many of the cast and crew, as well as reveal all-new footage from the upcoming film. https://hpana.com/news/21298 https://hpana.com/news/21298 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:55:03 GMT Ask us your Pottermore questions The team behind Pottermore knows "Harry Potter" fans have burning questions about the new project from JK Rowling. Here's your chance to ask some of them! https://hpana.com/news/21297 https://hpana.com/news/21297 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:18:40 GMT Dan Radcliffe shares influential novels with Scholastic In an effort to promote a new campaign entitled "You Are What You Read," Scholastic talked with Dan Radcliffe about the five most influential books in his life. The list includes several classic novels, did "Harry Potter" make the list? https://hpana.com/news/21296 https://hpana.com/news/21296 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 02:47:10 GMT PotterCon 2012 registration available; win trip to 'WWoHP' Have you ever thought of attending one of the many "Harry Potter" conventions, but because of locations, expenses, or time restraints you just couldn't make it? Well, here is the opportunity for you to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime event: Introducing PotterCon 2012. https://hpana.com/news/21295 https://hpana.com/news/21295 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:43:40 GMT Editorial: Can Pottermore save the fandom? With the recent frenzy of Pottermore news making waves across the fandom, we have once more witnessed an intensity and unity that is unmatched by the fervor any movie or theme park can generate. But is it enough to save a deteriorating "Harry Potter" fandom? https://hpana.com/news/21294 https://hpana.com/news/21294 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:12:57 GMT Transcript from J.K. Rowling's Pottermore press conference As any "Harry Potter" fan who hasn't been on another planet, or perhaps simply away from the internet and newspapers for the past week, will no doubt know, J.K. Rowling's mysterious project Pottermore was unveiled today. While no full video of the event is available, a rather extensive transcript of the London press conference is now available featuring even more clues as to what to expect come October. https://hpana.com/news/21293 https://hpana.com/news/21293 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:03:33 GMT Video: J.K. Rowling's Pottermore press conference excerpt As new information continues to be released from this morning's Pottermore announcement, a video excerpt from the press conference is now online, including several clips of explanation from J.K. Rowling. https://hpana.com/news/21292 https://hpana.com/news/21292 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:18:10 GMT Report: J.K. Rowling reveals further Pottermore details With today's much anticipated Pottermore announcement from J.K. Rowling, some further details about this exciting new "Harry Potter" project continue to arrive. https://hpana.com/news/21291 https://hpana.com/news/21291 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:37:59 GMT Photos: Preview of Pottermore web site Several screenshots of the Pottermore web site and photos of JK Rowling have hit the web. They include scenes like the Hogwarts Express, the chessboard chamber from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," and "Christmas at Hogwarts." https://hpana.com/news/21290 https://hpana.com/news/21290 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:07:07 GMT JK Rowling notes Pottermore on her official site "Harry Potter" author JK Rowling has posted a note on her official site discussing Pottermore and jkrowling.com. She also confirmed via Twitter that the video channel on YouTube is really her. https://hpana.com/news/21289 https://hpana.com/news/21289 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:49:30 GMT