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‘New Wizard’ for September

August 31st, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

A new ‘Wizard of the Month’ for September has been added on JK Rowling’s web site: Albus Dumbledore, the brilliant and often controversial headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

New Wizard of the Month on JKRowling.com

August 31st, 2007 — jkrowling.com from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Our favorite author’s website calendar has been updated for the month of September, which just dawned in the UK, with a brand new Wizard of the Month. Be sure to check it out this most brilliant of wizards now….

The Pardoner’s Tale in Deathly Hallows

August 31st, 2007 — Hogwarts School of Theology from Behold a Phoenix @ Sword of Gryffindor :: Hog's Head PubCast

by Johnny
J.K. Rowling’s reference to ‘the Pardoner’s Tale’ as the realworld myth or faerie tale basis for the articles known as the Deathly Hallows is interesting because of the obvious Christian references in Chaucer’s work, The Canterbury Tales. If the Pardoner’s Tale is a morality tale then the idea of JKR tapping into Chaucer implies [...]

Fantastic Beasts…the Revised Edition, by Luna Lovegood, Ph.D Cryptozoology

August 31st, 2007 — Gryffindor Common Room, Hogwarts School of Literature from Dave the Longwinded @ Sword of Gryffindor :: Hog's Head PubCast

by Dave
Sorry for the wide ranging post, this time. But I’ve left the trail of this one intact in the way I worked through it from start to the point I’ve stopped. I have to confess, one of my favorite pieces of the Harry Potter universe is the giant squid living in the [...]

Episode #48: Dumbledore and the Greater Good

August 31st, 2007 — Albus Dumbledore, Books, Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter, Podcasts from harrypotterprogs@yahoo.com (Harry Potter Prognostications) @ Harry Potter Prognostications

Before Deathly Hallows, our view of Dumbledore was nothing less than a saint; although Harry had his questions with his methods, certainly there was nary a doubt as to his motives. In Book 7, quite a different picture of the wizened old wizard is presented. Harry spends much of the book struggling with the Dumbledore [...]

‘Order of the Phoenix’ second most successful film in franchise

August 30th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

With only 50 days in release “Order of the Phoenix” has become the second most successful film in the “Harry Potter” franchise. The fifth movie in the franchise has garnered $896,201,859 worldwide since it’s release on July 21 surpassing the fourth movie “Goblet of Fire” by $188,823.

Update: First pictures of Emma from ‘Ballet Shoes’

August 30th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

The first pictures of Emma Watson from her first non-”Harry Potter” role have hit the web. Emma will portray Pauline in the BBC’s adaptation of “Ballet Shoes,” set to air around Christmas time in the UK. Update: Emma has updated her official site with new pictures taken of her at the Chanel house in Paris trying on outfits for the publicity tour of “Order of the Phoenix.”

First pictures of Emma from ‘Ballet Shoes’

August 30th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

New Photos of Emma Watson at Chanel Salon before OotP Premiere

August 30th, 2007 — Watson from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Emma Watson updated her official website today with some exclusive photos taken of the actress before the premiere of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Emma, who portrays Hermione Granger in the Potter films, is photographed in the…

Extras on ‘OotP’ DVD announced by BBFC

August 29th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

Some news about the “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” DVD has been released by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) today. They have published a list of extras that will include: Trelawny Eating; Neville speaks up for Harry; Steady cam around and Umbridge questions Trelawny.

I’ll have a second Order of Phoenix, please.

August 29th, 2007 — General from Maddy @ Hogwarts Herald

Information about the upcoming release of the 5th Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix has been slowing emerging through the internet. The Movie Informer has posted the reported front and back cover of the 2 disc DVD collection. The cover art has not been confirmed by Warner Brothers, so [...]

List of Deleted Scenes for “Order of the Phoenix” DVD

August 29th, 2007 — OotP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

The British Board of Film Classification updated their website today with a list of some deleted scenes that are to be included on the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix DVD. Running a total of 10m 10s,…

New Emma Watson Photos Online from July Issue of Tatler Magazine

August 29th, 2007 — Watson from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Last June we first told you about Harry Potter actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) gracing the cover of UK fashion magazine Tatler, we now, thanks to our Order partner Emma-Watson.net, have new images online from the photo shoot. These new…

Potter Actors Join Composer Patrick Doyle’s Charity Concert

August 29th, 2007 — Charity from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

A myriad of actors from the Harry Potter films are scheduled to appear at the charity event in the UK supporting blood cancer charity, Leukemia Research. Film composer Patrick Doyle’s ‘Music From The Movies,’ presented along with Kenneth Branagh (Professor…

JKR & ‘Potter’ stars participate in Stephen Fry’s birthday celebrations

August 28th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

Last weekend, Stephen Fry, the voice behind the British version of the “Harry Potter” audio books, celebrated his 50th birthday and author JK Rowling, as well as some actors from the movies, participated in a televised celebration on the BBC’s “Stephen Fry 50 Not Out” program.

Pics from Santa Fe

August 28th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from PotterCast.com Blog @ PotterCast.com Blog

Hey guys: While we’re waiting for shows, I put some of our non-podcast, hangout pics from Santa Fe here. More to come :)…

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Store of Gryffindor

August 28th, 2007 — Gryffindor Common Room from Travis Prinzi @ Sword of Gryffindor :: Hog's Head PubCast

by Travis
I’ve added a link to the side bar: Store of Gryffindor. As I work through books on the HP series and recommend them to you, I thought I’d create a place where you can order them, if you wish. Right now, the store consists of the novels themselves and some academic HP studies. Over [...]

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Jazz hands and Magic Wands…

August 27th, 2007 — General from Maddy @ Hogwarts Herald

Make way on the big white way (eventually) for Harry Potter: The Musical. The Sunday Mirror on line reports that London casting agents have been told to to be on the look out for young actors who might star in a musical version of the popular books. Producers, reportedly, hope to bring the musical [...]

PotterCast 114: Wandlore

August 27th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from PotterCast.com Blog @ PotterCast.com Blog

Episode 114 of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online for your listening pleasure! To listen, just hit the “Play” button on the right side of the page (—>), or use iTunes,
or direct download.

“Wandlore”

- Spoiler Alert! READ D…

Harry Potter Films Help UK Tourism Business

August 27th, 2007 — Movies from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Hollywood is good for business, including the tourism business in the UK. In a new report released today, locations used in many films such as the Harry Potter series are a big draw, and have led to a boost for…

New essay!

August 27th, 2007 — What's New from Paula @ The Harry Potter Lexicon » What's New

House-elves really came into their own in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — this fact, and some similarities between the characters of the house-elves and the theme of the greatness of servitude in the Christian gospels, was not lost on new Lexicon essay contributor Leanne Bruno. Enjoy!

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Get a copy of the Marauder’s Map to help in the Order of the Phoenix game.

August 27th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Jim @ HarryPotterWorld.US : News

Get a copy of the Marauder’s Map to help in the Order of the Phoenix game.

‘Order of the Phoenix’ wins ‘Teen Choice’ award

August 26th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

Teen People magazine’s ‘Teen Choice 2007′ awards show took place earlier tonight in the U.S. and “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” won the award for Choice Summer Movie - Drama/Action Adventure.

Harry Potter and the Dustbin of History

August 26th, 2007 — Gryffindor Common Room, Hogwarts School of Literature from Dave the Longwinded @ Sword of Gryffindor :: Hog's Head PubCast

by Dave
I’m glad to by a part of SoG, and I was honored Travis would ask me to be even one of the folks he entrusted his digital baby to. To get things rolling, I thought I’d start with something pretty straightforward.
The ferocity and tenacity of the two following points strike me about Harry [...]

Cursed?

August 26th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from PotterCast.com Blog @ PotterCast.com Blog

You all know that expression about everything that can go wrong sometimes will? I don’t know, I’m not awesome with expressions, but I can tell you all this. It’s been a crazy past few weeks! What do I mean?

What has to happen for an episode of Pott…

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MuggleCast #106: Live from Pittsburgh

August 26th, 2007 — News from MuggleCast: Harry Potter podcasting @ MuggleCast: Harry Potter podcasting

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Rumor Alert: Hogwarts, the Musical, and a New Harry Potter Comic Relief Book?

August 26th, 2007 — Rumor from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

“Hermione! The smartest witch name I ever heard, Hermione!” No, no, this editor has not lost her mind, but it could be something that we might all sing together, should this latest rumor prove to be true. In an article…

Around the Common Room

August 26th, 2007 — Gryffindor Common Room from korg20000bc @ Sword of Gryffindor :: Hog's Head PubCast

by Matthew
Hello and welcome to all.
Due to his expanded authorial duties (congratulations Travis!) Travis has asked me to become a moderator of Sword of Gryffindor. What an honour!
I will be trying to maintain the high standards and tone that Travis has established here. So, hopefully, you will not even realise that there has [...]

Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix DVD

August 26th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Jim @ HarryPotterWorld.US where you go to get Harry Potter : News

Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix DVD

Harry Potter Clip Online from BBC Special on British Film

August 25th, 2007 — Movies from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Tonight, a documentary special was broadcast on the BBC, calle “British Film Forever: Magic, Murder and Monsters,” and this included a small segment on the Harry Potter films. Thanks to our Order partner RupertGrint.net, you can now watch this segment…

“Order of the Phoenix” DVD Due for Release November 12?

August 25th, 2007 — OotP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Last year we first told you that there were reports of a possible release of the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix DVD during the lead up to the Christmas holidays, 2007. Then again this past June, there…

PotterCast 114: Wandlore

August 24th, 2007 — PotterCast from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Episode 114 of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast is now online for your listening pleasure! To listen, just hit the "Play" button on the right side of the page (—>), or use iTunes, or direct download. “Wandlore” - Spoiler Alert!…

Night scenes for ‘HBP’ to be shot at Lacock Abbey in October

August 24th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

With filming to start on “Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince” later next month comes news that some filming of the movie will take place at Lacock Abbey where scenes from the first two movies were filmed.

Phelps Twins Among Newest Nominees for Birmingham Walk of Stars Honor

August 24th, 2007 — Honors/Awards from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

James and Oliver Phelps, who play Weasley twins Fred and George in the Harry Potter films, are among the latest nominees for a place on their home town’s Birmingham Walk of Stars. Their local paper, The Sutton Observer, reports the…

Happy Birthday Stephen Fry!

August 24th, 2007 — Birthdays from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

More Happy Birthday wishes go out to Stephen Fry, the narrator of the UK editions of the Harry Potter audio books, who celebrates his 50th birthday today. Happy Birthday Stephen!…

John Williams hopes to return for final ‘Potter’

August 24th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

In a lecture to fans recently, John Williams said “with confidence” that he thinks he will be back to score the final “Harry Potter” movie, according to a report. Nicholas Hooper will score David Yates’ “Half-Blood Prince,”, due out next year. “Deathly Hallows” is expected to be released in 2010.

John Williams hopes to return for final Potter

August 24th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

Happy Birthday Rupert Grint!

August 24th, 2007 — Actor Birthdays from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Today is the day we celebrate the birthday of Rupert Grint, the actor who plays Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films. Please join us in raising your glasses and wishing Rupert a very Happy 19th Birthday! Cheers!…

I knew moving to a quaint village would pay off…

August 24th, 2007 — General from Maddy @ Hogwarts Herald

Lacock Abbey (and its surroundings) has been a favorite filming location for the producers of the Harry Potter movies, and the latest, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is no exception.
The Wiltshire Times reports that the production folks have met with the (ie 40) villagers and they’ve agreed to give up their [...]

Book and Blogengamot

August 24th, 2007 — Gryffindor Common Room from Travis Prinzi @ Sword of Gryffindor :: Hog's Head PubCast

A few weeks ago, just after Prophecy 2007, I sent 40+ pages of my work to Zossima Press, and they have agreed to publish a book! More details will follow in the coming months, and the book should be on the shelves sometime next year. For now, I need time to write, so [...]

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JKR to Read from “Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows” in New York, Will Sign Books and Answer Questions about Harry Potter Series

August 23rd, 2007 — J.K. Rowling from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Previously we told you about the Open Book Tour author J.K. Rowling would be undertaking this fall here in the United States, making three appearances for school children only at schools in Los Angeles, New Orleans, and New York City….

Around the Common Room

August 23rd, 2007 — Gryffindor Common Room from Travis Prinzi @ Sword of Gryffindor :: Hog's Head PubCast

Regina Doman on Deathly Hallows - This is a must-read for all those who were disappointed with Book 7. It gets at the real heart of the series.
John Granger begins a series on alchemy in Deathly Hallows.
Mrs. Lovegood lists her favorite quotes from Deathly Hallows. There were a lot of great, great lines [...]

Night Scenes for “Half-Blood Prince” to be Filmed in October

August 23rd, 2007 — HBP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

With principal photography set to begin early next month on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film, there is word today about some scenes that will be filmed in October at the cloisters of Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire, England. The…

‘Potter’ actors attend V Festival in UK

August 23rd, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

This past weekend “Harry Potter” actors Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley), and Tiana Benjamin (Angelina Johnson) attended this year’s V Festival in England and pictures and video from the event are online. Rupert also mentioned in a radio interview that the cast has had a read-through of the script for the “Half-Blood Prince” movie.

John Williams to Score “Deathly Hallows” Film?

August 23rd, 2007 — Williams from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

There are reports online today stating that legendary composer John Williams would like to return to the Harry Potter films, and hopes to provide the score for the film version of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. These reports stem…

“December Boys” Television Appearances for Dan Radcliffe

August 23rd, 2007 — Radcliffe from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

The theatrical release for actor Dan Radcliffe’s latest project, the film “December Boys,” isn’t until September but our Order partner DanRadcliffe.com has an extensive list of the actors scheduled TV appearances and other press events. Here is a rundown on…

Update: Dan Radcliffe to do ‘December Boys’ publicity in U.S., UK & Australia

August 23rd, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

Daniel Radcliffe from the “Harry Potter” series will be doing publicity in the U.S., UK and Australia for his upcoming movie “December Boys” in the coming weeks and a list of scheduled events and interviews has now appeared online. Update: An interview and an preliminary review of the movie are now online.

Dan Radcliffe to do ‘December Boys’ publicity in U.S., UK & Australia

August 23rd, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

Episode #47: The Prince’s Tale - The Tao of Snape

August 23rd, 2007 — Books, Deathly Hallows, Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter, James Potter, Lily Potter, Neville Longbottom, Podcasts, Severus Snape, Slytherin from harrypotterprogs@yahoo.com (Harry Potter Prognostications) @ Harry Potter Prognostications

Without question, Severus Snape is one of the most intriguing characters in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world. In the beginning, he was simply a mean teacher, and obstacle for Harry; but by the end of the series, Snape became a paradigm of sacrifice for love and courage, to the point that Harry names his son [...]

We’re all caught up!

August 22nd, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from PotterCast.com Blog @ PotterCast.com Blog

The last of our podcasts from the road is here! Feel free to download PotterCast 105 here free of charge….

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