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  • WB Launches New Potions Game, Hogwarts Kit for More Entries in Road to Hogwarts Contest

    Posted: November 20th, 2009, 1:01am UTC by Sue
    Check it out! WB has now launched a new Perfect Potion Maker game to earn additional entries for the Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes. As seen on YahooKids (and open to play without entering the sweepstakes) you can make your own Potions or follow some of those recipes found on the site. Completion of the activity will earn you another entry for a chance to win a  trip to the Grand Opening of the W...
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  • Aerial Shots of City of Hunsbury England Filmed for Deathly Hallows

    Posted: November 20th, 2009, 12:49am UTC by Sue
    Thanks to TLC reader Emma, we know that the city of Hunsbury, England will feature in overhead shots for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Emma pointed us to this article which says: "The Warner Brothers team went up in a helicopter to film aerial footage of the residential area last Thursday.As reported by this newspaper they had posted letters to residents asking them to leav...
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  • Imelda Staunton as Umbridge: Back in Pink for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

    Posted: November 20th, 2009, 12:35am UTC by Sue
    The always fabulous Imelda Staunton is the subject of a new profile in the Daily Mail. In the new interview she remarks on her return performance as the horrible ex-Professor Umbridge and her reign of (interrogation) terror in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, noting: "Now, that is a great role,' she says with relish. 'It was wonderful playing this baddie dressed in pink, and t...
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  • Rade Serbedzija Films First Scenes as Gregorovitch

    Posted: November 19th, 2009, 10:34pm UTC by Sue
    Thanks to reader Petra for the heads up on this article from Croatia that says actor Rade Serbedzija has completed his first scenes as Wandmaker Gregorovitch for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In a rough translation of the piece, Mr. Serbedzija says that he has one scene with acclaimed actor Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) and praised the actor calling him "amazing." He also ...
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  • Direct Links to Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets Ultimate Edition DVD Clips

    Posted: November 19th, 2009, 6:32pm UTC by Sue
    WB has now released direct links to some great interview clips with then very young cast members from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Ultimate Edition DVDs. Also of interest are comments from the filmmakers on the special effects and more in the first two films.  While we've seen these released (some just recently) we thought you mi...
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  • WB Shop Special: Half-Blood Prince Bag from Comic Con with Harry Potter Purchase

    Posted: November 19th, 2009, 5:49pm UTC by Sue
    As a special for Harry Potter fans, the official Warner Brothers shop is offering a free Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince tote bag with a $50.00 (USD) purchase via this link. Readers will recall we saw this great bag (photo here and here) earlier this summer at Comic Con; now is your chance to nab yours and take advantage of some early holiday sales at the same time. This offer is only go...
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  • Screencaps of Entire Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD, Extras, Deleted Scenes

    Posted: November 18th, 2009, 8:03pm UTC by Sue
    Check it out! Thanks to our wonderful galleries crew, especially Maria and Erna, we now have screencaps of the entire Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD, along with all of the deleted scenes and extras. Be sure to take time and go through the many wonderful stills; especially notable are those clearly showing the anguish in Tom Felton's (Draco) face and the checked emotions of Alan Rick...
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  • First Look: Screencaps of Sneak Peek of Wizarding World of Harry Potter

    Posted: November 18th, 2009, 6:49pm UTC by Sue
    Good news today! The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD has been released in several countries around the world already (Dec 8th for the US), and thanks to our own galleries crew and Erna, TLC can now show you the screencaps of the sneak peek section of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction. Check them out!Among the new stills are those of Stuart Craig and the artist...
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  • Doh! Dan Radcliffe Set to Dazzle in "Simpsons" Parody of "Twilight" Series

    Posted: November 18th, 2009, 4:59pm UTC by Sue
    Here is a rather delicious bit news today, as Entertainment Weekly and MTV report that actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) will lend his voice for the hit animated series "The Simpson." In what is sure to be a sparkling performance ;) Dan will sport fangs of a sort for a parody episode based on the mega hit Twilight series where he will portray a character named Edmund (yes, really) "a boy vampi...
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  • First 'Deathly Hallows' concept art revealed

    Posted: November 18th, 2009, 5:30am UTC
    The first concept art for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" has surfaced in the companion book to the "Chamber of Secrets: Ultimate Collectors Edition."
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  • Win a chance to attend 'The Wizard World of Harry Potter' opening

    Posted: November 18th, 2009, 1:22am UTC
    Universal Orlando is offering 'Harry Potter' fans a chance to attend 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter' theme park in Florida, which opens in Spring 2010. The contest is for a trip for four to Universal Orlando for the grand opening as well as other prizes. The contest runs until December 18th and is only open for U.S. residents.
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  • Round up of 'Potter' DVD news & more

    Posted: November 17th, 2009, 10:14pm UTC
    With the U.S. release of the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" DVD just three weeks away, a plethora of videos as well as interviews has hit the web.
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  • More HBP DVD Videos: Editing with Dan Radcliffe, One Minute Drils

    Posted: November 17th, 2009, 5:39pm UTC by Sue
    More marvelous goodies are online now from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD. Now available is this clip which features actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry) discussing editing the film with Mark Day. Be sure to check out this delightful second clip "One Minute Drills" with James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Dan Radcliffe (Harry), Rupert Grint (Ron), To...
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  • More HBP DVD Videos: Editing with Dan Radcliffe, One Minute Drills, Art with Bonnie Wright, More

    Posted: November 17th, 2009, 5:39pm UTC by Sue
    More marvelous goodies are online now from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD. Now available is this clip which features actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry) discussing editing the film with Mark Day. Be sure to check out this delightful second clip "One Minute Drills" with James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Dan Radcliffe (Harry), Rupert Grint (Ron), To...
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  • Bonnie Wright Joins Twitter

    Posted: November 17th, 2009, 4:37pm UTC by Sue
    As the thousands of us who follow actor Matt Lewis (Neville) on Twitter already know, we learned some good news this morning: his fellow Harry Potter co-star, actress Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) is now on Twitter. You can follow Bonnie at this link. Thanks Matt :)
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  • New HBP DVD Video: Stunt Training for Rupert Grint, our King

    Posted: November 17th, 2009, 3:03pm UTC by Sue
    O.K., this is cool: a new video excerpt is now online from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD hosted by Matt Lewis (Neville) and Alfie Enoch (Dean)  showing the stunt training actor Rupert Grint did for his role as Ron Weasley, Quidditch Keeper. We also enjoyed seeing the crown on his t-shirt, for indeed, Weasley is our King ;) The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD is being...
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  • First of the Official Deathly Hallows Concept Art Images Now Online

    Posted: November 17th, 2009, 12:39pm UTC by Sue
    Many countries are now starting to see both the release of the Half-Blood Prince DVD as well as the Ultimate Collector's editions of Chamber of Secrets and Sorcerer's Stone, all of which contain new images from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Thanks to Portkey.it for letting us know about concept art for Deathly Hallows from the CoS booklet which you can see at this link. We expect many m...
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  • Chris Columbus reminisces about the beginning of the 'Harry Potter' movies

    Posted: November 17th, 2009, 12:58am UTC
    Chris Columbus hasn't worked on the "Harry Potter" movies for many years but in a new interview for his newest movie, "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief," Columbus has a few things to say about the actors and that it has "been a joy to watch Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint graduate to bigger and better things."
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  • TheRoadToHogwarts.com: Win a Trip to Opening of Wizarding World of Harry Potter

    Posted: November 17th, 2009, 12:19am UTC by Sue
    Check it out! As noted on the front page of the official Wizarding World of Harry Potter website, WB and Universal Orlando have now opened a new Road to Hogwarts contest to win a trip to the grand opening of the new theme park attraction in Orlando, Florida. Open to legal residents of the US ages 13 years and older, you can win a trip for four to Universal Orlando for the Grand Opening of the W...
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  • Director Chris Columbus Reflects on Trio and the First Two Harry Potter Films

    Posted: November 16th, 2009, 11:27pm UTC by Sue
    As part of the build up to the release of the much anticipated Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Ultimate Edition DVDs due next month, director Chris Columbus is the subject of a new feature in the LA Times Hero Complex blog. In this article, Chris Columbus reflects back on the casting of the Trio and remarks too at how far they have come since th...
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  • Four New Videos from Ultimate Collectors Editions, Half-Blood Prince DVDs

    Posted: November 16th, 2009, 11:12pm UTC by Sue
    There are four more new videos online released today as part of the marketing before the release of some new Harry Potter DVDS. First, as seen here in our galleries or here at this link, is a new clip of the original press conference announcing the casting of actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry), Rupert Grint (Ron) and Emma Watson (Hermione). Second, thanks to Oclumencia we can see two more on the cast...
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  • Various videos & interviews with 'HP' cast

    Posted: November 16th, 2009, 12:43pm UTC
    Numerous interviews and video's with the cast of the "Harry Potter" movies are now online. Video's featuring Rupert Grint and Tom Felton discuss the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," the release of the DVD and upcoming filming of "Deathly Hallows."
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  • Half-Blood Prince DVD Released Today in India

    Posted: November 16th, 2009, 11:39am UTC by Sue
    A press release has just been issued noting that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD is now available in India. The DVD, which is also due out later this week for those in France, Germany and Australia among others (not out until next month for the US/UK), will contain that special preview of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. According to the press release:"The Home Video launch ...
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  • Video: Tom Felton Talks Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows on GMTV

    Posted: November 16th, 2009, 11:23am UTC by Sue
    As noted via his official Twitter, actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) was a guest this morning on UK channel GMTV. At this link, you can now watch the video, (also here in our galleries) where Tom discusses the soon-to-be-released DVD for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, as well as the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows where he confirms they are half-way done filming on the two ...
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  • Harry Potter Spells Application Now Available

    Posted: November 16th, 2009, 10:59am UTC by Sue
    As expected, the new Harry Potter "Spells" Application for iPhone and iPod Touch is now available today via the iTunes store. Retailing for $4.99 (USD) this new application allows you to duel a friend using 14 different spells. You can learn more about the new application at the official site here. Enjoy!
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  • New Video Interview with Actor Rupert Grint

    Posted: November 16th, 2009, 10:47am UTC by Sue
    Thanks to our Order partner Rupert Grint.net for letting us know about a new video interview with Rupert. At this link  or here in our galleries, you can see a three minute interview with Rupert conducted on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows where he reflects on the end of the series, and his next projects.Thanks to RG.net!
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  • Australian Road to Hogwarts HBP DVD Contest Opens

    Posted: November 15th, 2009, 12:58am UTC by Edward
    Australia's NineMSN has a new contest online for the Road to Hogwarts activities surrounding the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD release.  This contest, which is open exclusively to Australian residents, offers as a grand prize: a family trip for four to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park at Universal Studios Orlando.  Through December 10th, Australian residents may enter...
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  • WB releases 'HBP' screenplay; announces awards push

    Posted: November 14th, 2009, 7:56pm UTC
    Warner Brothers has released the full "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" screenplay on their website in anticipation of the upcoming awards season. This coming along with the news that numerous categories have been submitted for consideration by WB.
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  • Another Sorcerer's Stone Ultimate Edition Clip Online

    Posted: November 14th, 2009, 12:58am UTC by Sue
    More new footage from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Ultimate Collector's Edition is now online. As seen here on youtube, this clip features behind the scenes footage of director Chris Columbus working with Dan Radcliffe (Harry) and Sean Biggerstaff (Oliver Wood) on location at Alnwick castle when learning about Quidditch. The Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Ultimate E...
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  • Reps for Dan Radcliffe Deny Latest Tabloid Rumor

    Posted: November 13th, 2009, 6:39pm UTC by Sue
    Reps for actor Dan Radcliffe have strongly denied allegations made in a UK tabloid involving an illegal substance. Reuters reports that the latest rumors surfaced in UK tabloid the Daily Mirror, claiming the Harry Potter actor smoked cannabis at a party. Reps for Dan are quoted as saying "We categorically deny the allegations regarding Daniel Radcliffe published in today's Daily Mirror," his sp...
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  • Clips from Ultimate Collectors DVDs Online: Casting Hermione, Ron and CoS Scene

    Posted: November 13th, 2009, 3:24pm UTC by Sue
    Warner Bros has released two clips from the upcoming Harry Potter Ultimate Collector's Editions DVD. Now online at the official Warner Bros website is a new clip from the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone DVD (the second clip) with director Chris Columbus on casting Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson). You can see new interviews with the two conducted while filming...
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  • Deathly Hallows Cast and Crew Mark Remembrance Day While Filming Battle of Hogwarts

    Posted: November 13th, 2009, 2:20pm UTC by Sue
    A very poignant moment took place this week during filming of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and the epic battle of Hogwarts. Just as we mark Veterans day here in the US, the UK held a two minute moment of silence on Tuesday on Remembrance Day to honor those who had fallen during World War I.  A Deathly Hallows crew member issued a text to BBC Radio 5 to say:"We're currently filming the f...
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  • Authentic Script Online for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

    Posted: November 13th, 2009, 1:58pm UTC by Sue
    For years now, Warner Bros has maintained a website intended for the film industry as part of promotions for various awards such as the BAFTAs and the Academy Awards. Just a we have posted in the past about the effort to promote the beloved series for the awards, this year is no different as the promotions for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince are now available, including releasing the off...
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  • WB announces 'Harry Potter: Spells' iPhone app

    Posted: November 13th, 2009, 3:18am UTC
    Warner Brothers has announced their plans to release the first ever official "Harry Potter" application for iPhone and iPod Touch. The app is entitled "Harry Potter: Spells" and enables the user to cast spells right from their iPod. The application has a scheduled release date of November 16.
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  • Three Half-Blood Prince Clips Released on Warner Blu Facebook Page

    Posted: November 13th, 2009, 1:06am UTC by Edward
    The official Facebook page for Warner Bros. BluRay DVDs, Warner Blu, has posted three clips from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD special features.  These short clips are of Harry, Professor Slughorn, and Hagrid at Aragog's funeral; Professor Slughorn's first Potions Class; and Ron's debut on the Quidditch Pitch.The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD is set for a ...
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  • MS Society Scotland Rep: Result of Resolutions May Bring JKR's Return

    Posted: November 12th, 2009, 11:14pm UTC by Edward
    The Scotsman has a report online regarding the special general meetings of the MS Society Scotland taking place and a representatives belief that the possible independence of the organization could bring back former patron J. K. Rowling.  As readers will recall, last April Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling stepped down from her role as patron of the MS Society due to internal conflicts. Today, ...
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  • Images of Bonnie Wright and Robert Pattinson at New Moon Fan Event Now Online

    Posted: November 12th, 2009, 8:40pm UTC by Edward
    Last night, the a UK fan event for the film New Moon, the second installment of the Twilight franchise, took place in London, England.  Harry Potter actors Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) and Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory) were in attendance, and images from the red carpet are now available here in our Image Galleries.On a related note, a New Moon photocall took place in Madrid this afternoon,...
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  • Pitfalls of Teenage Love Featurette from HBP DVD Released

    Posted: November 12th, 2009, 4:52pm UTC by Edward
    A brand new clip from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD special features has been released, showcasing love, lust, and obsession in the sixth film.  The Pitfalls of Teenage featurette, which is available to watch via iTunes, features the cast and crew discussing the development and results of the many relationships explored during the sixth film.  The three minute, fifty-t...
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  • New 'Half-Blood Prince' video feature released

    Posted: November 12th, 2009, 12:41pm UTC
    An additional video from the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" DVD has appeared online. The piece called "The Pitfalls of Teenage Love" has been released on iTunes and YouTube and includes interviews with various cast members.
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  • Tom Felton Accepts Favorite Film Award for HBP at Switch Awards

    Posted: November 12th, 2009, 4:58am UTC by Edward
    Harry Potter actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) was on hand at the BBC Switch Awards to collect the Favorite Flick honor for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film at the awards ceremony.  Thanks to the BBC, video of the young actor after collecting the award is now online, and includes a short Q&A with Mr. Felton.  This Q&A shows Mr. Felton discussing the 'bad' side of his character, his...
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  • New Photos, Video of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Construction

    Posted: November 12th, 2009, 4:17am UTC by Edward
    There are new photos and a video (which can be found in our Video Galleries) of the continuing construction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Attraction at Universal Studios, Orlando on the Attractions Magazine Blog online.  These new construction photos show the amount of work currently underway on the the small details of such structures as the Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade Village.  Pho...
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  • Dan Radcliffe Signed Box Set of HP Books at Charity Auction

    Posted: November 11th, 2009, 2:26am UTC by Edward
    The Only Make Believe Charity is holding a charitable auction this week offering a number of collectible items and experiences as part of their tenth anniversary gala.  A box set of Harry Potter books signed by actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) has been included as part of this charitable auction.  Bidding is now open for this item, and runs through Friday, November 13.Offering free, interacti...
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  • First Deleted Scene from HBP DVD Online

    Posted: November 10th, 2009, 2:44pm UTC by Edward
    A treat has arrived this morning: the first deleted scene from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film as made its way online and can be watched right here, as well as in our Video Galleries here.  The simply chilling sequence, released by WB Italy, features a breathtaking performance by actor Alan Rickman (Severus Snape) as darkness descends upon the castle.  This deleted scene is slat...
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  • Special Previews of HBP DVD Extras on ABC Family Harry Potter Weekend in December

    Posted: November 10th, 2009, 1:24am UTC by Edward
    The ABC Family Channel will be hosting another Harry Potter Movie Weekend on December 4-6, featuring exclusive first looks at material to be found on the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD.  According to a press release, "ABC Family will also be airing exclusive footage from “Creating the World of Harry Potter,” an eight-hour documentary series revealing the filmmaking magic be...
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  • ABC Family to preview 'HBP' & exclusive footage during 'Potter' weekend

    Posted: November 9th, 2009, 11:38pm UTC
    Once again ABC Family will be showcasing "Harry Potter" movies during their annual '25 Days of Christmas' schedule. The first four movies will be broadcast during the December 4th - 6th weekend, just before the release of the "Half-Blood Prince" DVD on December 8th as well as exclusive footage from 'Creating the World of Harry Potter' and an advanced look at the 'Close Up with the Cast' piece with. Evanna Lynch.
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  • 'HBP' included on Amazon's 'Best Movies & TV of 2009' list

    Posted: November 9th, 2009, 10:59pm UTC
    With the release of the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" DVD just weeks away, Amazon just announced their annual 'Best Movies & TV of 2009' list which included the movie in numerous categories.
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The Leaky Cauldron: Harry Potter news, exclusives and more

  • Firm Opening Date for Wizarding World Due Soon?

    Posted: November 9th, 2009, 5:49pm UTC by Sue
    UK travel giant Virgin is set to feature the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando on their new brochure for Florida. According to this article, this new collaboration with Universal also "sees Virgin, and sister brand Travel City Direct, offering a range of exclusive benefits to customers visiting the attraction when it opens at Universal's Islands of Adventure next spring.Simon...
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  • New Trailer for Harry Potter Spells iPhone Application

    Posted: November 9th, 2009, 11:34am UTC by Sue
    Check it out! WB has now launched a website containing a new trailer (also here in our video galleries) for the new Harry Potter Spells application for iPhone and iPod Touch, with the applicatiom due to be launched November 16th. At this link you can see many preview images of the various features including dueling, house points, the different spells and more. The Harry Potter Spells applicatio...
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  • WB's Countdown to Half-Blood Prince DVD Release Begins

    Posted: November 9th, 2009, 12:20am UTC by Edward
    With the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD release only thirty days away, Warner Bros. has started a countdown campaign in the lead up to the release.  The Official Half-Blood Prince Facebook page has been updated to showcase the first of many "exclusive clips and new activities."  The first preview comes in the form of this two minute clip of Quidditch (UPDATE: Now here in our galleri...
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  • Happy Birthday, Chris Rankin

    Posted: November 8th, 2009, 12:44pm UTC by Edward
    Happy Birthday wishes go out today to actor Chris Rankin, who portrays the character of Percy Weasley in the Harry Potter films.  Please join all of us here at TLC in wishing Mr. Rankin a fantastic 26th birthday.  Cheers to you, Chris!
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  • Winners of the Harry Potter Pumpkin Carving Contest Announced

    Posted: November 8th, 2009, 12:33am UTC by Edward
    Congratulations are in order for the winners of the October Pumpkin Carving Contest, who have been chosen by our Contest Crew.  As readers will recall, this contest challenged you to create a Harry Potter themed pumpkin.  After receiving many splendid entries, here are the winners:Overall Winner Emma Fee - Harry Original Pumpkin Carving First Place: Nicole Verhey - Ron Theme ...
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  • New from Noble Collection: Crystal Goblet from Cave, Dumbledore's Knife, Narcissa Malfoy Wand

    Posted: November 7th, 2009, 8:32pm UTC by Sue
    The latest catalog from the Noble Collection is arriving in mail boxes, and reveals a few new Harry Potter products for this holiday. New are Dumbledore's Knife, and the crystal goblet used in the cave scene from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Seen in this scan are the most recent wands these belonging to Narcissa Malfoy's and Professor Slughorn; older wands from the collection can be ...
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  • All Aboard! The Hogwarts Express Arrives at Wizarding World Theme Park

    Posted: November 7th, 2009, 3:45pm UTC by Sue
    Last month, many details on the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction being built in Florida were confirmed at a press event, including word that indeed fans would see the Hogwarts Express. The train has now arrived in Orlando, which you can see in this photo right here. As revealed in this high res map and in the video (also here in our galleries) released last month b...
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  • Early Holiday Sale at WBShop.com plus a Look at the 2010 Harry Potter Calendars

    Posted: November 7th, 2009, 3:11pm UTC by Sue
    To help get the holiday shopping off on the right foot, Warner Bros let us know about a special sale they are holding on Harry Potter merchandise all this weekend. At this link, fans can take advantage of discounts saving up to 50 % off on a vast assortment of Potter items including many Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince pieces including the new mini film cells, Noble Collection items, Ton...
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  • Video of Ace of Cake's Hogwarts Express Cake Creation for HBP Premiere Online

    Posted: November 6th, 2009, 3:13am UTC by Edward
    As readers will recall, the special Hogwarts Express cake created by master baker Duff for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiere last July was featured on his Ace of Cakes program on the Food Network.  We have for you, care of our Video Galleries, the creation of the cake by the Charm City Cakes crew in this nice image quality video right here.This episode of the Ace of Cakes will...
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  • Another Revamp for Official Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Website

    Posted: November 5th, 2009, 6:08pm UTC by Sue
    The US official WB Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince website has gotten a slight makeover into a DVD theme, with links to info on the live screening event  December 12th with Dan Radcliffe and David Yates. Please note too that it says of the special sneak peek at Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows "Get an exclusive, first-look on the set of the next Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and t...
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  • Play a Demo of New Harry Potter Wizarding World DVD Game

    Posted: November 5th, 2009, 5:46pm UTC by Sue
    Check it out! Due out the first of December is the new Harry Potter Wizarding World DVD game, with a demo now available to play online at this link. Enjoy! As a reminder, you can see the trailer for the game here in our video galleries, with many more details on the game in this news post.Pre-orders for the game are available right here.
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  • Deals on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVDs

    Posted: November 5th, 2009, 5:45pm UTC by Sue
    As the days draw nearer to the release of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD, many retailers are slashing prices on the disc. Of note was news today that retail giant Walmart was offering pre-orders on the standard DVD at very low prices. Reuters reports that store is "offering its top 10 pre-order DVD movie titles at just $10 and free home delivery on its entire assortment of DVD a...
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  • Harry Potter Bookmark Contest Now Open

    Posted: November 5th, 2009, 3:23am UTC by Edward
    The Contest Crew has for you our November Contest, which asks you to design a Harry Potter themed bookmark.  Originality and creativity rule the day for this contest, for your bookmark may be hand drawn, computer generated, or consist of original photos.  Only one original entry will be accepted per person; collaborations or team efforts will not be accepted for this contest.  Any person over t...
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  • New Edition of The Quibbler Now Online

    Posted: November 4th, 2009, 9:58pm UTC by Edward
    We have for you today the latest issue of The Quibbler, Leaky's publication which contains "all the news you won't find anywhere else."  This issue, which you can download in PDF format right here, is Halloween themed and includes a myriad of spooky stories ranging from the Headless Hunt festivities of 2009, to the latest in tantalizingly traumatic Tentacula trimmings for the holiday.  Our Hall...
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  • The Prodigal Son Returns: Chris Rankin Filming as Percy Weasley for Deathly Hallows

    Posted: November 4th, 2009, 6:16pm UTC by Sue
    In the wait before the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, our fandom debated...and debated...and debated on many topics, one being the possible return and redemption of Percy Weasley. When we learned the news that actor Chris Rankin was to return as Percy for the final Harry Potter movie, we were all delighted; today it is perhaps bittersweet news that we learn he is indeed filmin...
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  • John Hurt to Film again as Ollivander this Month for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

    Posted: November 4th, 2009, 5:48pm UTC by Sue
    Actor John Hurt has made some new comments regarding his role as the mysterious wandmaker Mr. Ollivander for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Confirming his character will be in both films, John Hurt spoke to Rotten Tomatoes about filming again this month on the movie, as well as some frank comments on the studios in Britain, large franchises and more. Quotage: JH: I've filmed one, whic...
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  • Wizarding World of Harry Potter Construction Photos Update

    Posted: November 3rd, 2009, 8:46am UTC by Sue
    UPDATE: Thanks to an TLC reader who wished to remain anonymous, we now have some gorgeous high res photos showing earlier off-site construction for the park, including this of the walls and windows of the great hall, others such as this which reveals the icicles formed on buildings in Hogsmeade, and a photo detailing the base of one of the towers, with the rest found here. Construction continue...
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  • Dan Radcliffe as Harry Potter: An Icon of the Decade Cover for Empire Magazine

    Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 11:07am UTC by Sue
    The December issue of Empire magazine will see ten different covers featuring ten different film "icons" including Dan Radcliffe as Harry Potter. The UK film magazine says this issue will contain a feature that has "Ten years of the boy wizard. Ten years of Daniel Radcliffe - by Olly Richards" Other covers include those of Viggo Mortensen as Aragon from Lord of the Rings, Johnny Depp as Captain...
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  • November Crafter of the Month: Ofenjen

    Posted: November 2nd, 2009, 3:31am UTC by Edward
    The month of November is now here and our Crafty Witches and Wizard have for you our latest Crafty Witch of the Month: Ofenjen.  A crafter in most every medium, Ofenjen has showcased her skill and creativity creating such crafty creations as the My Magical Lens Harry Potter Quilt, House Unity Banner, a Bookcase Mural, and much more.  The Crafty Crew conducted a short interview with our November...
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  • Harry Potter Theme Song a Classic FM Favorite

    Posted: November 1st, 2009, 5:27pm UTC by Sue
    Radio listeners in the UK have selected Hedwig's Theme by John Williams as the all time favorite in a new poll of children's classics for station Classic FM. The PA reports the iconic main theme song for the Harry Potter films was the winner,"with youngsters choosing it ahead of other movie scores such as Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean and E.T. But more traditional classical tunes by P...
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  • UK Sky Viewers to Have Chance for Half-Blood Prince Viewing Party in December

    Posted: November 1st, 2009, 5:15pm UTC by Sue
    Thanks to David and SKY for letting us about an opportunity for UK Harry Potter fans to take part in a Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince viewing party on Sky Box Office High Definition the same week the DVD is released next month. To participate, high definition customers in the UK can go to this link and use their Sky & HD account number to sign up. Sky subscribers must set up this viewin...
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  • PotterCast 208: Grim Grinning Hosts

    Posted: November 1st, 2009, 5:11am UTC by Edward
      The spookiness of tonight continues, for the PotterCasters are here to bring you the Halloween edition of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast.  In the 208th episode, Sue gives us news on the Boston, MA leg of the Harry Potter Exhibition, an interview with actor Matt Lewis (Neville Longbottom), Deathly Hallows spoiler report from the Weasley Wedding filming, 42 cast members on the set for fil...
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Wizard News

  • Matthew Lewis talks about playing an unlikely Harry Potter hero

    Posted: November 1st, 2009, 2:10am UTC
    Matthew Lewis has played Neville throughout the Harry Potter film. At the opening of "Harry Potter: The Exhibition" at the Museum of Science in Boston, he spoke briefly about playing one of the series' most unlikely heroic figures. About the last film, he said, "I got the final script a few weeks ago. Neville has got a lot of stuff to do."
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  • Hogwarts castle hires Disney boss to improve tourism

    Posted: November 1st, 2009, 2:08am UTC
    Alnwick Castle, which doubled as Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter films has appointed a former Disney vice president to take over as chief executive. The medieval castle, seen by millions of Harry Potter fans in the films, is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland.
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  • Potter film screened at Gloucester Cathedral

    Posted: November 1st, 2009, 2:06am UTC
    Young witches and wizards took to the corridors of Hogwarts for a rather spooky showing of the latest Harry Potter film. 460 fans crowded into Gloucester Cathedral for a showing of The Half Blood Prince. Flaming torches set the scene for the film shown on Thursday which features the building's ancient cloisters in the film's corridor scenes.
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The Leaky Cauldron: Harry Potter news, exclusives and more

  • Stroll Through the Haunted Pumpkin Patch on the Leaky Lounge

    Posted: October 31st, 2009, 3:32pm UTC by Edward
    The ghosts and ghouls of Halloween are out and about over on our Leaky Lounge forum which is now celebrating this holiday with fun and games at the Haunted Pumpkin Patch.  Join in with your fellow Lounge members and your favorite Harry Potter characters for this spooky event of Halloween fun.  Check out the special forum on our Leaky Lounge and take part in Harry Potter Halloween discussions, s...
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  • Master Class for Harry Potter Cast Today from Ralph Fiennes

    Posted: October 30th, 2009, 8:00pm UTC by Sue
    There was another thrill- inspiring twitter today, this from actor Matt Lewis (Neville) regarding the ongoing filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. While we knew that 43 principals are currently involved, and the calibre of the actors in the movies has long been established, the cast are clearly enjoying and reveling in the moment, witness the following: "Ralph Fiennes is cool as. L...
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  • Happy Birthday, Molly Weasley

    Posted: October 30th, 2009, 1:50pm UTC by Sue
    When fierce comes to shove, you can not beat a mother's love. As noted on JKRowling.com today, today is a day to celebrate the life of one very fiery, sometimes flawed, sometimes fantastic, always fascinating and occasionally flat out wonderful mother, Molly Weasley. Cheers to you Molly, Happy Birthday!
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The Leaky Cauldron: Harry Potter news, exclusives and more

  • Dan Radcliffe Narrates Short Film for 2010 Holocaust Memorial Day

    Posted: October 30th, 2009, 2:41am UTC by Edward
    Harry Potter actor Dan Radcliffe has lent his voice as narrator to a short film entitled The Legacy of Hope for the 2010 Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.  Our Order Partner DanRadcliffe.com reports that the film focuses on the survivors of the Holocaust during World War II and their stories.  This film can be viewed online via the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust website right here.In a press release,...
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  • Tomy to Make Toys, Games, More for Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows

    Posted: October 29th, 2009, 4:21pm UTC by Sue
    Harry Potter product watch continues today as we now have confirmation there will be new toys games and more for the upcoming two films of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Toy news Magazine reports that TOMY is the new European regional master toy licensee, and the three year deal "will see the company launch a range of action figures, games, electronic toys and role play items for Harry P...
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Wizard News

  • Quidditch comes to Quinnipiac

    Posted: October 29th, 2009, 2:42am UTC
    On Sunday, the Student Programming Board brought the game of Quidditch to Quinnipiac for the first time. Vincent Bond, a sophomore and the chair of Special Events and Traditions for the Student Programming Board, worked to bring Quidditch to Quinnipiac after seeing the event held on other campuses.
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  • Harry Potter fans commit to society's issues

    Posted: October 29th, 2009, 2:39am UTC
    When it comes to making the world a better place, the reasons people try to improve their communities are as diverse as the approaches they take. The members of the Harry Potter Alliance try to change the world because it's what Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of the fictional Hogwarts Academy, would do.
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  • World of Harry Potter examined in college lecture

    Posted: October 29th, 2009, 2:36am UTC
    The Harry Potter book series was discussed as more than just a world of witches and witchcraft Monday night in a lecture at Cal State University Northridge, given by Sabina Magliocco, chair and professor of anthropology. The idea of the series ultimately being a life lesson for young adults was one of the main topics of the discussion.
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  • Julie Walters proud to be on Birmingham's Walk of Stars

    Posted: October 29th, 2009, 2:34am UTC
    Julie Walters, Molly Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has described her new place on the Broad Street Walk of Stars as a proud honor. The leading lady entertained a crowd of more than 200 fans as she received her star at Birmingham's Rep Theatre on Tuesday. She said, "I'm proud and honoured to accept a place on the Walk of Stars."
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  • Warner Bros. shuts down Harry Potter dinner party

    Posted: October 29th, 2009, 2:31am UTC
    A woman in the UK was forced to cancel her Harry Potter-themed dinner party after receiving a warning from the Warner Bros. legal department. The event included an ambiance of talking paintings and a dinner of pumpkin soup, butterbeer and cauldron cakes. The party will continue under the name Generic Wizard Night.
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The Leaky Cauldron: Harry Potter news, exclusives and more

  • 43 Principal Cast Members Due on Set of Deathly Hallows Tomorrow

    Posted: October 28th, 2009, 11:43pm UTC by Sue
    and it comes to us, the great battle of Hogwarts...Check out this eye popping Twitter update from actor Chris Rankin (Percy) regarding the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: "in the hotel, excited for filming in the morrow, but not excited for the 5am wake-up call... 43 principal cast on set tomorrow...!Wow.Thanks Thiego!
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  • PotterCast 207: The Fourth Hallow

    Posted: October 28th, 2009, 10:41pm UTC by Edward
      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...
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  • The Harry Potter Alliance and America's Giving Challenge

    Posted: October 28th, 2009, 7:02pm UTC by Sue
    Calling all members of Dumbledore's Army! The Harry Potter Alliance is reaching out today, asking for your help with a contest that will also do good for others. The HPA has entered a contest where they can win $1,000 to help continue their charitable good works when you donate to others, all within a 24 hour period. Andrew Slack of the HPA says of this new effort:"Here is the deal: the HPA has...
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  • Happy Birthday, Devon Murray

    Posted: October 28th, 2009, 2:18pm UTC by Sue
    Cheers and good wishes are the rule for today, as actor Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan) is celebrating his 21st birthday! Sláinte Devon, Happy Birthday!
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  • Open Casting Call for Actors at Wizarding World of Harry Potter

    Posted: October 28th, 2009, 2:09pm UTC by Sue
    Calling all actors! There will be an open casting call held next month for roles at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction under construction at Universal Orlando. Thanks to Orlando Attractions Magazine, we now know that auditions will be held on November 14 and 15th with rehearsals set for January, all very exciting news. Quotage as follows:"They’re looking for male and fema...
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  • Half-Blood Prince Nominated for Kids' Vote BAFTA, SFX Awards

    Posted: October 27th, 2009, 8:54pm UTC by Sue
    We have two award nominations to tell you about regarding Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. First the film was among those nominated in the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Kids' Vote category for Best Film. Children ages seven to fourteen are now able to vote online for their choice of movie of the year including Half-Blood Prince at this link. Voting runs now until November 2...
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  • New Video of Matt Lewis at Harry Potter, the Exhibition in Boston

    Posted: October 27th, 2009, 12:36am UTC by Sue
    Last week, Harry Potter, the Exhibition opened at the Museum of Science in Boston, Massachusetts. Readers will recall that TLC was at the event and brought you audio interviews with actor Matt Lewis (Neville Longbottom) along with our report and photos here. Thanks to WB, we now have some good new video of Matt at the Exhibition, where he discusses going through the various sets and props from ...
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  • We Love the Weasleys and Other High Res Photos from OotP

    Posted: October 25th, 2009, 12:00pm UTC by Sue
    The high res photos from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix continue to trickle out, as there are more online today. We love the Weasleys, especially this photo of the delightful Julie Walters and Mark Williams as Molly and Arthur Weasley. Also notable is this of rehearsals for the aftermath of the lightening struck tower, as the various cast (and notice the double for Hagrid) bundle up ...
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  • Unlock the Secrets with the Half-Blood Prince Blu-Ray DVD Commercial

    Posted: October 25th, 2009, 11:40am UTC by Sue
    Amazon.com now has this new video online  advertising the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray DVD in a spot called  "Unlock the Secrets." Of note are new quick looks at cast members such as Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley, our King) in his harness to film for the Quidditch scenes, Matt Lewis (Neville) and Alfie Enoch (Dean), Emma Watson (Hermione), Jessie Cave (Lavender) and Dan Radcliffe ...
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  • John Williams to Lead CSO in Performance of Harry Potter Music Next Month

    Posted: October 25th, 2009, 2:34am UTC by Sue
    Attention music fans! The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will be hosting a special music event this Thanksgiving weekend as they present a John Williams Movie Music Spectacular. The legendary composer will be leading the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as they perform a grand suite of some of his wonderful music heard in the Harry Potter films. An additional treat is in store as there will also be a tri...
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  • The Ace of Cakes Takes on The Hogwarts Express

    Posted: October 24th, 2009, 9:26pm UTC by Sue
    It's all aboard the Hogwarts Express this week as the Ace of Cakes returns with a new program on their special cake created for the New York premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Readers will recall that back in July, master baker Duff and his crew at Charm City Cakes created another fantastic cake for the premiere, this in the shape of the Hogwarts Express. This week, fans will b...
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  • Infinitus Issues Call for Proposals

    Posted: October 24th, 2009, 6:33pm UTC by Sue
    An update today from Infinitus, the Harry Potter symposium being held next year in Orlando, Florida. There is now a call for proposals for the convention, seeking "presentations, papers, moderated panels, and workshops on any topic relating to the Harry Potter novels and/or the fan community." The HPEF also points out the conference theme is "Imagine the infinite possibilities," and points out ...
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