Behind-the-scenes look at the life of J.K. Rowling
ABC News in the U.S. is working on a behind-the-scenes look at the life of "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling. The show, which will air in November, will include several interviews, tour of locations that inspired her characters and coverage from the final book tour.
Posted by Geri on Apr 21 at 9:15 AM; Yahoo! News via The Leaky Cauldron

Ron statue

Gental Giant statue of Ron from 'HBP'
An image of Ron in Quidditch clothes has appeared online from the New York Comic Con. The image states that the product is not final and is the first that we have seen of such items from the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" movie.
Posted by Geri on Apr 21 at 9:04 AM; News Tip

Emma Watson to star in period drama
It is being reported this morning that "Harry Potter" actress Emma Watson has signed on to star in "Napoleon and Betsy," a period drama being written and directed by Benjamin Ross which hopes to film in the fall.
Posted by Geri on Apr 18 at 7:32 AM; Hollywood Reporter

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."
Posted by Geri on Apr 17 at 8:42 PM; HPANA

JKR's signature helps church raise £10,000
J.K. Rowling's signature in the visitor's book from St. Luke's church in the UK helped raise £10,000 ($19,712) at a fundraising launch for Tutshill church while the book was on display. Ms. Rowling mentions in the documentary "J.K. Rowling...A Year in the Life" that she stole a name from the same book to use for an "unpleasant character" in the books.
Posted by Geri on Apr 16 at 8:41 PM; This is Gloucestershire

Rupert, Dan & Emma

'The Harry Potter Kids' documentary to re-air on the Biography channel in U.S.
For those who didn't catch it the first time it was aired in the U.S. back in December 2007, the Biography channel will re-air a documentary called "The Harry Potter Kids" profiling actors Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson later this month.
Posted by Geri on Apr 16 at 7:56 PM; HPANA

J.K. Rowling

Update: Judge in Rowling case urges settlement again; JKR issues statement
During today's court proceedings in New York between RDR Books and Warner Bros. and "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling, the judge once again urged a settlement amongst the parties involved. Judge Robert P. Patterson stated that "...this case, with imagination, could be settled." Update: Following today's event author J.K. Rowling has issued a new statement.
Posted by Geri on Apr 16 at 1:44 PM; MSNBC.com

Helen McCrory as Narcissa Malfoy

Helen McCrory briefly discusses 'HBP' costume
In an interview with Helen McCrory in which she discusses various roles she has done, she briefly mentions her costume for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," which is currently being filmed in the UK.
Posted by Geri on Apr 15 at 6:43 PM; Times Online

Emma Watson

Emma Watson updates site with birthday video
Emma Watson, who turns 18 today, updated her site with a birthday video for all her fans.
Posted by Geri on Apr 15 at 6:33 PM; Various

Lexicon owner "talked into doing it by the publishing company"
To add to our previous post on the court case currently taking place in New York between "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros. and RDR Books, comes news that the author of the book in question told the court that "he was talked into doing it by the publishing company" and that "It's been difficult because there has been a lot of criticism, obviously, and that was never the intention."
Posted by Geri on Apr 15 at 2:20 PM; USA Today

J.K. Rowling

Update: JKR arrives for court in NYC
Over the past few months we informed you of the legal case that "Harry Potter" author, J.K. Rowling, has brought against Steve Vander Ark (Harry Potter Lexicon) and his publisher RDR Books. Ms. Rowling arrived at the courthouse in New York City earlier this morning and the proceedings are currently taking place before Judge Robert P. Patterson without a jury. Update: Ms. Rowling issued a statement today in reference to the court proceedings.
Posted by Geri on Apr 14 at 11:48 AM; Various

Helen McCrory as Narcissa Malfoy

First picture of Narcissa Malfoy from 'HBP'
Some photos of Helen McCrory as Narcissa Malfoy from the set of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" have appeared online.
Posted by Geri on Apr 14 at 6:47 AM; News Tip

JKR & other children's author's urge action to protect children in Darfur
"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling is one of 14 children's author's who have written an open letter to the world demanding international action on behave of the children of Darfur. On the eve of the 'Global Day for Darfur' Ms. Rowling is joined in her plea by Judy Blume, R.L. Stine and others to bring attention in "demanding an immediate ceasefire, full deployment of the U.N. peacekeeping force, action against anyone blocking deployment and support for a just peace process."
Posted by Geri on Apr 11 at 5:05 PM; HPANA

New news on 'Half-Blood Prince' filming
Some new filming news on the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" movie has appeared online which details that construction started this week on the cloisters and gardens of Gloucester Cathedral and that Malfoy's house is under construction. Also a report from a visit to the set in early March indicates that an important book scene has already been filmed.
Posted by Geri on Apr 9 at 9:52 PM; HPANA

J.K. Rowling

JKR receives outstanding achievement award at Galaxy British Book Awards
Earlier in London today "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling attended the Galaxy British Book Awards show where she received the Outstanding Achievement Award.
Posted by Geri on Apr 9 at 5:29 PM; Bloomberg.com

Update: Win a chance to review 'Tales of the Beedle the Bard' in London from Amazon
Last December we told you that Amazon had purchased J.K. Rowling's "Tales of the Beedle the Bard" for £1,950,000 ($3,980,128.89). Now they are giving fans a chance to review the book for a weekend in a writing contest. Update: Amazon answers the question as to why fans from certain countries are only allowed to enter the contest.
Posted by Geri on Apr 9 at 7:43 AM; Business Wire

Griffiths & Radcliffe

Update: Radcliffe & Griffiths Broadway dates set for September
"Harry Potter" actors Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe are set to reprise their roles in "Equus" on Broadway this year and the dates have been announced.
Posted by Geri on Apr 8 at 7:50 PM; Playbill

Tom Moorcroft

Interview with Tom Moorcroft, Regulus Black in 'HBP'
Tom Moorcroft, who will portray Regulus Black in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" gave an interview recently in which he discussed working on the set for one day a few weeks ago in which he discusses filming a scene with Jim Broadbent, Prof. Slughorn.
Posted by Geri on Apr 7 at 8:03 AM; Potterish

Rupert Grint

Rupert Grint attends 'Jack the Ripper Experience' in London
In a break from filming "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," actor Rupert Grint attended a special opening of the 'Jack the Ripper Experience' in London, England. Pictures from the event featuring Rupert are now online.
Posted by Geri on Apr 7 at 7:47 AM; The Leaky Cauldron

Emma Watson

Third and final Emma Watson photo online
Fans of Emma Watson can now view her third and final photo released from the Warner Brothers shoot on her official website.
Posted by Prof. Dish on Apr 4 at 10:26 PM; News Tip

Scholastic 'Potter' quiz

New 'Potter' quiz from Scholastic
Scholastic, the publisher's of the "Harry Potter" series have posted a new quiz on their site in honor of Peeves and Fred and George Weasley. Enjoy.
Posted by Geri on Apr 3 at 9:46 PM; News Tip

J.K. Rowling

JKR discusses 'Deathly Hallows,' Dumbledore and more
Last month we let you know that "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling received the James Joyce Award from the Literary and Historical Society at University College Dublin and now the full transcript from the event is online.
Posted by Geri on Apr 3 at 6:49 PM; HPANA

Emma Watson

Second new Emma Watson photo online
It would seem fan site UniversHarryPotter (UHP) got the jump on Emma Watson's own official site by getting their hands on the second of three new headshots of the actress. It's now available on their site. Update: It's now posted on Watson's site.
Posted by Cheeser on Apr 2 at 5:35 PM; UniversHarryPotter.com

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.
Posted by Peeves on Apr 1 at 1:07 PM; HPANA

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.
Posted by Peeves on Apr 1 at 12:27 AM; HPANA

Happy birthday Fred & George

Happy Birthday to the Weasley twins
JK Rowling's web site has been updated to wish Fred and George Weasley a happy birthday, as it's April 1st in the UK - April Fools Day.
Posted by Geri on Mar 31 at 7:00 PM; JKRowling.com

Emma Watson

New official photo from Emma Watson
As promised by the actor herself just last week, the first of three new official photos featuring Emma Watson has been posted to her web site. "Today's picture is the shot which Emma has chosen as the one to be used in response to all of her fan mail which is sent to the studio," according to the site.
Posted by Cheeser on Mar 31 at 3:12 PM; iheartwatson.net

Kids' Choice Awards 2008

'Harry Potter' series wins at Kids' Choice Awards
Tonight, Nickelodeon held their annual Kids' Choice Awards, and the 'Harry Potter' series has won the "Favorite Book" category.
Posted by Prof. Dish on Mar 29 at 10:46 PM; Nick.com via The Leaky Cauldron

Emma's donation

Emma Watson donates items for WTT auction again
'Harry Potter' actress Emma Watson has once again donated to the Wild Trout Trust Auction 2008. Ms. Watson donated a fly tied by her, which has been framed together with a signature card.
Posted by Geri on Mar 28 at 2:03 PM; News Tip

Quidditch tournament

Update: CBS 'Early Show' to feature college Quidditch teams
Be sure to watch the CBS 'Early Show' on Friday morning in the U.S. as merchandise from Alivan's (Makers of Fine Handcrafted Magic Wands) will be prominently displayed during a feature on college Quidditch teams. The piece will feature news on Middlebury Colleges visit to Amherst College in Amherst, MA to play one game during their eight-city tour during this spring break. Update: Video from this morning's Quidditch feature is now online.
Posted by Geri on Mar 27 at 8:01 PM; HPANA

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