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Harry Potter Alliance

HPA meeting with Evanna Lynch and more available for download  
The Harry Potter Alliance's Accio Books campaign had a podcast to discuss their efforts, and it is now available for download. Join HPA, Evanna Lynch, wizard rockers, and other guests from around the fandom, as they discuss this great campaign.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Jeremy on Mar 1, 2009 at 2:35 PM

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Live HPANA announcement coming Jan. 2  
On Friday, January 2 at 9:30 p.m. eastern time, HPANA will be live via uStream with an exciting announcement. Please join us as we unveil something that's been in the works for months. In the meantime, have a happy and safe New Year's celebration!
Source: HPANA
Posted by Jeremy on Dec 31, 2008 at 1:05 PM

'In Search of Harry Potter'

Steven Vander Ark's new book approved by JKR's lawyers  
Steven Vander Ark's new novel, "In Search of Harry Potter," a book about the different locations in Great Britian used in the "Harry Potter" series, has been approved for publishing by J.K. Rowling's lawyers.
Source: SnitchSeeker
Posted by Jeremy on Nov 16, 2008 at 1:00 PM

J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling talks 'Hallows' ending in interview for 'Harry, A History'    
Melissa Anelli has posted yet another part of one of the many interviews she conducted with J.K. Rowling in preparations for her new book, "Harry, A History," this one concerns Harry's fate in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."
Source: Harry, A History
Posted by Jeremy on Oct 9, 2008 at 12:02 AM

Update: 'Lexicon' decision may be appealed  
Roger Rapoport of Michigan-based RDR Books said he expects attorneys will file an appeal to preserve their right to continue battling a lawsuit from JK Rowling and Warner Bros. preventing them from publishing an unofficial "Harry Potter" lexicon, according to the Detroit Free Press. UPDATE: HP Prognosticators has posted an exclusive interview with Steve Vander Ark on their podcast.
Source: Detroit Free Press via Yahoo! News
Posted by Cheeser on Sep 16, 2008 at 12:18 PM

J.K. Rowling nixes rumors of official MySpace, Bebo profiles  
J.K. Rowling has updated the rumor section of her website to inform fans that she does not have a profile on any social networking sites, including MySpace or Bebo.
Source: JKRowling.com via MuggleNet
Posted by Prof. Dish on Feb 29, 2008 at 1:04 PM

Matt Lewis, Phelps twins to attend DragonCon in Atlanta  
Just a reminder for all, Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) from the "Harry Potter" movies are scheduled to attend this years Dragon*Con in Atlanta, GA.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Geri on Aug 16, 2007 at 9:05 AM

Grauman's Chinese Theater

Fans line up for U.S. 'Phoenix' premiere, 18 hours early    
Anxious "Harry Potter" fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars began arriving at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood tonight, 18 hours before the U.S. premiere of "Order of the Phoenix" here. HPANA has learned that Warner Bros. has received a city permit to close down Hollywood Boulevard outside the theater Sunday.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Cheeser on Jul 8, 2007 at 1:34 AM

Survey: College wants your input on 'Potter' impact, after-effects    
A psychology professor in Pennsylvania needs volunteer "Harry Potter" fans to answer a series of short surveys, spread out over the release of "Deathly Hallows" to gauge the end of the series' impact. One goal of the surveys is to study the role addiction plays in "Potter" fans' involvement with the books. Part one is available now.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Cheeser on Jun 27, 2007 at 4:04 PM

MySpace

Free, early 'Potter' screenings for MySpace members  
MySpace's "Black Curtain Screenings" is now offering June 28 screenings across the country of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." You have to add the Black Curtain and Harry Potter profiles to your top friends and then print it out. Tickets are free, on a first-come first-serve basis.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Cheeser on Jun 25, 2007 at 1:27 AM

Hogwarts

'Wizarding World of Harry Potter' to open at Universal Orlando in 2010    
Warner Bros. and Universal Orlando Resort have officially confirmed (finally!) they will be opening an entire "theme park in a park" based on the world of JK Rowling's Harry Potter" in 2010, just before the final film is released. The attraction will include thrill rides, specialized foods, experience-based 'textural' features and more. UPDATE: Video online.
Source: Universal Orlando
Posted by Cheeser on May 31, 2007 at 2:10 AM

Radcliffe & Yates

Visiting the set of 'Harry Potter' (part 1)    
In the first of my series on going behind the scenes of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," I talk about what it was like visiting the sets at Leavesden Studios outside London, meeting the "three D's" (you'll see), and generally wandering in wonder at where I was.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Cheeser on May 22, 2007 at 2:48 PM

Harry Potter security warning

Book 7 to be spoiled by leaks?    
Abebooks.com, a large online seller of rare books, reports that they surveyed 608 "Harry Potter" fans and found 20% expect to learn of the ending to book 7 from leaks in advance of its publication. "Nothing stays secret with this wretched Internet," said one of its participants.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Cheeser on Jul 26, 2006 at 4:03 PM

UPDATE: Triwizard Tournament ends July 31  
When the seventh month dies and after a long hectic 10 months the Triwizard Tournament brought to us by Dissendium.com will end. Read up on the latest information and make sure you get your 50 bonus points, and are still in the running for the honor of winning (and of course some fantastic prizes).
Source: Dissendium
Posted by Harry James Potter on Jul 26, 2006 at 11:44 AM

Jarvis Cocker

Canadian Wyrd Sisters ordered to pay WB $140,000    
Winnipeg, Canada-based folk band Wyrd Sisters has been ordered to pay Warner Bros. $140,000 in legal costs stemming from the group's 2005 lawsuit aimed at preventing the release of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" because the movie contained a pretend band of similar name. Additionally, HPANA has learned new details about the story. UPDATE: The Wyrd Sisters are to appeal the above-mentioned ruling and will continue on with their 40-million dollar lawsuit against Warner Brothers.
Source: National Post via Moreover
Posted by Cheeser on Jul 1, 2006 at 10:50 AM

Newly discovered dinosaur species named after Hogwarts    
A newly discovered dinosaur species has been named 'Dracorex hogwartsia' after the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, made popular in JK Rowling's "Harry Potter" books.
Source: Forbes.com
Posted by Geri on May 19, 2006 at 4:42 PM

Disney

Disney/Potter deal could be real magic    
Disney is close to finalizing a deal with Warner Bros. to bring a "Harry Potter" themed attraction to life, media insider Jim Hill said on his web site last week. While many of you may remember this same rumor popped up in 2003, an independent source tells HPANA it may have more validity than ever before.
Source: Various
Posted by Cheeser on Dec 27, 2005 at 10:36 AM

Harry Potter

Harry Potter tops Bush on blogs in 2005  
Trend-tracking site BlogPulse has announced its list of the top blogs and various categories in the "blogosphere" of 2005. Harry Potter was #1 on their list of most-mentioned "people" and, along with Donnie Darko at #17, was the only other winner in the top 20 who wasn't a real person. The act of blogging exploded this year as services made it easier for anyone to write just about anything and post it online with a click.
Source: WebProNews via Yahoo! News
Posted by Cheeser on Dec 27, 2005 at 9:17 AM

Wanted: New Yorkers for NY Post article  
The New York Post is looking for "Harry Potter" fans who are willing to talk about their plans for the release of this month's "Goblet of Fire" film. Earlier this year they published several accounts of your experiences over the weekend release of the sixth book, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."
Source: HPANA
Posted by Cheeser on Nov 10, 2005 at 1:29 PM

Librarians recommend books for 'Harry Potter' fans    
The American Library Association, through its Association for Library Service to Children division, released a recommended reading list today for "Harry Potter" fans waiting impatiently for the July 16 release of the sixth JK Rowling novel in the series. The reading list was created by children's librarians using the following criteria: "books that have similar story elements and replicate accessibility, tone and flavor; and books that are similar in theme but may be more complex."
Source: ALA via Yahoo! News
Posted by Cheeser on Jun 21, 2005 at 10:51 PM