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Peter Pettigrew

Peter Pettigrew: a top-ten best fake death  
The infamous return and escape of Peter Pettigrew in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" has made The Guardian's list of top-ten best fake deaths in literature.
Source: Guardian Unlimited via Yahoo! News
Posted by Jeremy on Nov 2, 2008 at 7:44 PM

'PoA' sketch

Unpublished sketch of 'PoA' book cover to go on sale    
A sketch of the cover that was never used for the "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" book by Cliff Wright is scheduled to go on sale this weekend for £8,500. Mr. Wright, who had input from JK in reference to the image of the hippogriff, was somewhat disappointed that this version of the cover didn't make publication
Source: Daily Mail via Wizard News
Posted by Geri on Nov 30, 2006 at 12:08 PM

Official Harry Potter audiobooks now on iTunes    
Steve Jobs announced today at an Apple press event in San Francisco that JK Rowling has signed an exclusive deal to make all six and the to-be-released final "Harry Potter" audiobooks available for purchase and download on iTunes, effective immediately. Additionally, a special edition "Harry Potter iPod" will be made available featuring the Hogwarts school crest, designed by the author.
Source: CNET via Yahoo! News
Posted by Cheeser on Sep 7, 2005 at 2:56 PM

Harry Potter 1-6

New Harry Potter hardcover boxed set coming    
While Christopher Paolini's second novel may have knocked "Harry Potter" down a notch on Amazon.com's bestseller list, Scholastic is ramping up to offer a boxed set of all six "Potter" books to date. A new image of the set, which will cost about $100 and include hardcover editions packaged in an artwork-covered case, is now online.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Cheeser on Aug 25, 2005 at 6:16 PM

'Harry Potter' references added to children's dictionary    
The new edition of the Oxford Primary Dictionary now includes some "Harry Potter" references aimed to help seven-to-11-year-olds understand the meanings of words. The new issue includes the words insolent, lounge and haphazardly.
Source: The Guardian via Veritaserum
Posted by Geri on Jul 1, 2005 at 10:35 AM

Boxed set of all 'Potter' books due this fall    
Scholastic announced earlier this month that a boxed set of the first six "Harry Potter" novels -- from "Sorcerer's Stone" to "Half-Blood Prince" -- will hit shelves in October. The retail price will be about $160 but Amazon is currently accepting pre-orders at around $100.
Source: Scholastic via Veritaserum
Posted by Cheeser on Jun 29, 2005 at 11:57 PM

Quick roundup of ‘Azkaban’ reviews    
Well it seems that the new Harry Potter movie is getting some rave reviews from critics and here is a short roundup of what everyone is saying about "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."
Source: HPANA
Posted by Geri on Jun 4, 2004 at 11:42 AM

Another rousing review of 'Prisoner'  
Before all the professional reviews of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" come out here is another review from someone who has actually read all the books and has seen the movie.
Source: Ain't It Cool News
Posted by Geri on May 3, 2004 at 2:20 PM

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter

Daniel in 'Manila Times'    
For those who can't get enough, another Daniel Radcliffe interview is featured in today's Manila Times, which took place during the filming of 'Prisoner of Azkaban.'
Source: The Manila Times
Posted by eudaemonia on Apr 29, 2004 at 2:33 AM

Preview of 'Azkaban' video game at IGN  
IGN.com has posted a preview of what's to come in the new 'Prisoner of Azkaban' game for XBOX, PS2, and others.
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by Jessica Lares on Mar 10, 2004 at 9:04 AM

Book 3 movie tie-ins from Scholastic and LEGO    
Pics of several new Scholatic and LEGO tie-ins to the movie version of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," the third in the series, have surfaced from Toy Fair 2004. Included are a Deluxe Coloring Book and Sticker Book. The photos used in the promotional stand look like previously released images, except for Ron's and Hermione's pictures behind Harry.
Source: Row M via The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by Cheeser on Feb 17, 2004 at 4:44 PM

Potter books' new look    
Bloomsbury has recently announced a release of new jacket covers for four of the current Harry Potter books in the series. One is a special edition of "Prisoner of Azkaban".
Source: Bloomsbury via The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by Jessica Lares on Jan 20, 2004 at 6:15 PM

Rowlings' wizard millions  
Harry Potter creator JK Rowling is Britain's biggest-earning woman of the year having made £100m in 2003. She tops "The Mail on Sunday's" list of 100 highest-paid women in Britain due to her earnings from book sales, films and merchandise.
Source: Sky News via Moreover
Posted by Geri on Dec 28, 2003 at 9:21 PM

Too much 'Harry Potter' can be a bad thing  
Bookstores are discovering that even popular books like "Harry Potter" don't always sell as well as predicted - just ask discount book giant Bookworld, which was forced to close stores in Scotland and lost a fortune after bulk buying too many "Harry Potter" books.
Source: Sunday Mail via Wizard News
Posted by grae on Dec 16, 2003 at 2:13 PM

Best holiday Harry Potter present ever?    
Our friends at HP4U.co.uk are auctioning a full, deluxe collector's set of the Harry Potter books, all first editions. Some of the novels, including "Prisoner of Azkaban," are signed by the movie version's stars, a result of HP4U's visit to the wrap party they reported on in November.
Source: HP4U.co.uk
Posted by Cheeser on Dec 8, 2003 at 10:21 PM

Harry Potter intimidating?  
You might think it odd that one of the best selling book series of all time would be considered too difficult to read for some - but education professor Richard Allington thinks older teens who are struggling with reading might be intimidated by the boy wizard's words.
Source: USA Today via The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by grae on Nov 19, 2003 at 3:37 PM

Interview with the translator  
Radio Prague has an interview with Pavel Medek, who, along with his brother Vladimir, shares the distinction of translating the "Harry Potter" novels into Czech. Pavel is currently translating "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
Source: Radio Prague via Wizard News
Posted by grae on Aug 27, 2003 at 1:10 PM