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New Hidden Extras on JKR.com

October 31st, 2007 — What's New from Belinda @ The Harry Potter Lexicon » What's New

Tricks and Treats abound on Jo’s official site today for Halloween!
There also appears to be new hidden extra content for you Scrapbook.
We’ll leave this post spoiler free for those wanting to solve the mysteries for themselves, but see the first comment in this pensieve for clues as we get them.
WooHoo!

Happy Halloween!

October 31st, 2007 — Gryffindor Common Room from Travis Prinzi @ Sword of Gryffindor :: Hog's Head PubCast - A Harry Potter Blog!

See more pictures at our Flickr site. (Halloween pictures on pages 1-2).

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J.K. Rowling Sues Steve Vander Ark

October 31st, 2007 — Harry News and Commentary, J.K. Rowling from Travis Prinzi @ Sword of Gryffindor :: Hog's Head PubCast - A Harry Potter Blog!

J.K. Rowling and Warner Brothers are suing RDR Books for the forthcoming “Harry Potter Lexicon” book by Steve Vander Ark.
In a statement on Wednesday, Rowling said even though she loved fan sites, she hoped to write “the definitive Harry Potter encyclopedia, which will include all the material that never made it into the novels” and [...]

Time Turning on JKR.com

October 31st, 2007 — What's New from Belinda @ The Harry Potter Lexicon » What's New

Jkrowling.com has a special Halloween treat for us!
The Do Not Disturb sign on the Secret Door has returned, but along with a TimerTurner! The Time Turner allows you to revisit all the past puzzles that lay behind the Door each time the Do Not Disturb sign was removed since the beginning.
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Congratulations, Matthew and Amy!

October 31st, 2007 — Gryffindor Common Room from Travis Prinzi @ Sword of Gryffindor :: Hog's Head PubCast - A Harry Potter Blog!

I am pleased to announce that Matthew’s wife Amy delivered two healthy baby girls this morning (between 10:30AM - 11:09AM their time - Australia)! Fraternal twins Lily Ann and Charlotte Leonie, and mom are all doing well!

News Regarding Companion Books and New Clues Revealed on JK Rowling.com

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

Well it is not quite a huge trick, but there are a few new goodies this Halloween found on our favorite author’s website. In addition to the new Wizard of the Month and Door Opening archive we first told you…

‘HBP’ film crew to film at Abbotsbury in the UK

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

The film crew for “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” is scheduled to go to Abbotsbury in the UK for two days next week to shoot a two-minute clip of reed beds for the movie. Only the production team, Harry’s stunt double and the director, David Yates will be at the location.

Update: Changes on JK’s site, news on lawsuits & more

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

The official site from J.K. Rowling has been updated to include a “Wizard of the Month Archive,” where you will find a complete list of wizards that have appeared on her site. Fans will also have a chance to review previous door openings by using the time turner in the ‘Room of Requirement.’ Update: There are now some secrets for fans to find and the news section of her site has also been updated with a piece on companion books which may have resulted in a lawsuit filed today by Warner Bros. and[...]

Changes on JK’s site

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

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Natalia Tena to Return as Tonks for “Half-Blood Prince”

October 31st, 2007 — Tena from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

While there has not yet been an official press release from Warner Brothers regarding the cast of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film which is already in production, there is word today of another actor returning to the…

New Wizard of the Month, Door Opening Archives on JKRowling.com

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

Our favorite author has taken a cue from Madam Pince it would seem, and has now launched a reference of sort with new Wizard of the Month, and Door Opening archives on JKRowling.com. Harry Potter fans can now visit Jo’s…

Discussion: The Shunned House

October 30th, 2007 — Gryffindor Common Room from Travis Prinzi @ Sword of Gryffindor :: Hog's Head PubCast - A Harry Potter Blog!

It’s a Shrieking Shack with a real and malevolent ghost. The Shunned House is a different type of Lovecraft story than we’ve encountered thus far, and here are some discussion points. If I don’t hit a topic you wanted to talk about, just bring it up in the comments!

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France and German translations of ‘Deathly Hallows’ sell strong

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

The French and German translated versions of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” were released this past weekend and according to the publishers out sold copies of “Half-Blood Prince” during their first weekend of sales. The French version sold 1.15 million copies in 48 hours, while the German version sold one million copies in 24 hours in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Director Mike Newell discusses ‘Goblet of Fire’ experiences

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

While promoting his new movie “Love in the Time of Cholera,” director Mike Newell spoke about his experiences working on the “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” movie by stating that he would have not changed a thing and the fact that J.K. Rowling did not tell him anything about the last book, “Deathly Hallows.”

“Goblet of Fire” Director Reflects on Lack of Clues from JKR on Outcome of Series

October 30th, 2007 — Newell Interviews from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” director Mike Newell has given a new interview to MTV, where he reflects back on working with author J.K. Rowling, and his inability to obtain any clues to the outcome of the series….

Another Look at Upcoming Harry Potter DVD Box Set and Game

October 30th, 2007 — DVDs from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

We have another look for you today at the special box set containing all five of the Harry Potter films on DVD, as well as another look at the new interactive Harry Potter DVD Game. The promotions company that is…

French “Deathly Hallows” Sells 1.15 Million Copies in First 48 Hours of Release

October 30th, 2007 — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Three days ago, we first told you Gallimard, who publish the Harry Potter novels in France, released their edition of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” News has come today from the publishers that a staggering 1.15 million copies of…

Dan Radcliffe Film “My Boy Jack” to Air November 11 on ITV1

October 30th, 2007 — Radcliffe from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

“My Boy Jack,” the new television movie starring actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), is scheduled to have its first broadcast November 11th, from 9pm - 11pm (local time) on UK television channel ITV1. The film, as we’ve told you previously,…

The Dark Lord: Back in Black

October 30th, 2007 — Products from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Every girl is crazy about.. a sharp dressed Dark Lord? Well, it may not quite be what we normally think of as a sharp dressed man, but the Tonner Doll company is releasing a new Lord Voldemort Doll, complete with…

Possessing Harry

October 30th, 2007 — OotP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

As we have reported previously, there several very fine companies who produce the special effects seen in the Harry Potter films. One such company, Rising Sun Pictures, has a new feature on their website regarding some of the work they…

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Lovecraft, Week Five: The Shunned House

October 30th, 2007 — Gryffindor Common Room from Travis Prinzi @ Sword of Gryffindor :: Hog's Head PubCast - A Harry Potter Blog!

by Travis
This Week’s Lovecraft Story: The Shunned House
In all the Dumbledore discussion, we’ve gotten a touch off track on Lovecraft! This the last week we’re dedicating specifically to him, and the final story is a good Halloween one: a haunted house story. I’m still working through it, but tonight after class, I will finish it up [...]

“Half-Blood Prince” Casting for Extras Continues in Gloucester; Filming Set Possibly for Next February

October 30th, 2007 — HBP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

The casting of extras to be used in background scenes for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film continues this week in Gloucester. Previously we told you crews from Warner Brothers would be returning to Gloucester Cathedral in…

Happy Birthday Molly Weasley

October 30th, 2007 — What's New from Belinda @ The Harry Potter Lexicon » What's New

As expected, the Wizard of the Month calendar on JKR’s official site has changed to display birthday wishes to Molly Weasley for October 30th, again this year.
Happy Birthday to one witch who showed us just how powerful love really can be!
(Note for those Americans wondering about the hour delay from the usual 7pm posting, BST [...]

PotterCast 123: This One was Supposed to be Easy

October 30th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from PotterCast.com Blog @ PotterCast.com Blog

Mailtime! There is a large flock of owls to discuss this week as Kristin Brown returns for a long segment on the many emails TLC has received of late. We say a temporary farewell to Melissa who is taking a short break to focus on writing her book, and…

PotterCast 123: This One Was Supposed to be Easy!

October 29th, 2007 — PotterCast from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast is here this week with more mailbag than ever before! We have gotten a bit of mail over the past week on certain subjects and our own Kristin Brown is back with us to discuss…

Happy birthday to Mrs. Weasley

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

Since it’s now October 30th in the UK, JK Rowling has updated her web site to wish our favorite mom, Mrs. Molly Weasley, a happy birthday.

Happy Birthday, Molly Weasley!

October 29th, 2007 — Character Birthdays from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

October 30 brings a birthday wish on the calendar via JKRowling.com, and gives us all a chance to wish Molly Weasley a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Cheers to you Molly, a wonderful mother, a true Gryffindor, and someone who is not…

MuggleCast #117: Butterbeer by the Keg

October 29th, 2007 — News from MuggleCast: Harry Potter podcasting @ MuggleCast: Harry Potter podcasting

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Happy Birthday, Robert Hardy!

October 29th, 2007 — Actor Birthdays from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Very Happy Birthday wishes go out today to actor Robert Hardy, who plays Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge in the Harry Potter films. Mr. Hardy celebrates his 82nd birthday today! Cheers!…

Michael Gambon On Acting, Films, and the Harry Potter Series

October 29th, 2007 — Gambon from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

The Times Online has a new interview with Michael Gambon who gives a series of answers about his lengthy acting career, as well as some thoughts on the Harry Potter films. The award winning actor who portrays Hogwarts Headmaster Professor…

J.K. Rowling: a Living Genius

October 29th, 2007 — J.K. Rowling from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

There is another list out today and one that would make Ravenclaw proud: a list of the 100 top “Living Geniuses.” Included on this list is our favorite author, J.K. Rowling who came in at number 83. The number one…

JKR included on “Living Geniuses” list

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

J.K. Rowling, author of the “Harry Potter” series has been included in the “Living Geniuses” list. The list, compiled by Creators Cynectics, listed Ms. Rowling at number 83, with poet Seamus Heaney at 26, Sir Paul McCartney at 58 and David Bowie at 67 to name a few.

‘Potter’ stars attend ‘Music from the Movies’ in London

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

Earlier this evening “Harry Potter” stars Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane and director Mike Newell attended the ‘Music from the Movies,’ a concert to aid the UK’s leading blood cancer charity Leukaemia Research at the Royal Albert Hall. All the music performed at the concert was written by “Goblet of Fire” film composer Patrick Doyle; himself a leukemia survivor.

Harry Potter Stars Attend “Music From the Movies”

October 28th, 2007 — HP Cast from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

As we’ve been telling you, there was to be a benefit charity concert tonight in London that was to feature several of the adult actors from the Harry Potter films. Early photos from the “Music from the Movies” benefit to…

Happy Birthday Devon Murray!

October 28th, 2007 — Actor Birthdays from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Three cheers are in order for actor Devon Murray, who portrays Seamus Finnigan in the “Harry Potter” films, as he celebrates his 19th birthday today! Happy Birthday Devon!…

It’s Hagrid’s Hut, “Half-Blood Prince” Style

October 28th, 2007 — HBP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

The first photos of Hagrid’s Hut, being rebuilt yet again, this time for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie, are now online. To see, click here. Thanks to Ryan, UHP and all who emailed…

First images of Hagrid’s Hut under construction for ‘HBP’ movie

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

With filming is underway at Leavesden Studios in the UK for “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” some new pictures of Hagrid’s Hut under construction are available for viewing.

Happy Birthday, John Cleese

October 27th, 2007 — Actor Birthdays from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Actor John Cleese, who plays the ghost of Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington (a.k.a. Nearly Headless Nick) in the Harry Potter films, celebrates his 68th birthday today. Happy Birthday John! Cheers!…

Haunted Happenings Hit Leaky Lounge

October 27th, 2007 — LeakyLounge from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

It’s a spooky, kooky kind of day on the Leaky Lounge, the official forum of the Leaky Cauldron as we celebrate Halloween, Potter Style. Summon the inner Gryffindor, and with your bravery, prepare to meet all sorts of spooky fun…

Apparate! More from Location Filming for “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”

October 27th, 2007 — HBP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Continuing our series of reports from location filming for the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” we have two more reports from dedicated readers Bobbie and Lizzie. Both were in the village of Lacock, Wiltshire, England for the second…

“Order of the Phoenix” DVD Released in Chile

October 27th, 2007 — OotP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

The “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” DVD is apparently now available in Chile. You can see some screenshots of the opening menu here, and a (slightly blurry) video montage of this menu here via youtube. As noted…

Katie Leung Wins Scottish Style Award

October 27th, 2007 — Leung from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

A follow up this morning for you as Katie Leung was named Most Stylish Female in the Scottish Style Awards. Previously we told you the actress who portrays Cho Chang in the Harry Potter films had been nominated for this…

Video and screen captures of ‘Order of the Phoenix’ DVD menu

October 27th, 2007 — Harry Potter Blog Posts from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

The “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” DVD has been released in some countries in Latin America and video of menu and screen captures are now online. Enjoy.

The Dumbledore Dialogue

October 27th, 2007 — Gryffindor Common Room from Travis Prinzi @ Sword of Gryffindor :: Hog's Head PubCast - A Harry Potter Blog!

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“Deathly Hallows” Released In Germany, France

October 26th, 2007 — Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

German and French fans of the Harry Potter series finally got their hands on translated editions of the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” this week. The final book in author J. K. Rowling’s series went on sale at 12:01am…

Bonnie Wright Lends Voice to Disney Channel Show

October 26th, 2007 — Wright from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Our Order partner BonnieWrightOnline.com let us know that Bonnie Wight is lending her voice to an episode of the Disney Channel program, “The Replacements.” Bonnie, who plays Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films, guest stars on an episode entitled…

Update: Pictures from the ‘HBP’ movie set

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

With filming currently taking place of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” in Lacock, UK, some pictures featuring Daniel Radcliffe and Michael Gambon have appeared online. Update: A report from Friday night’s filming is now also available.

Pictures from the ‘HBP’ movie set

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

With filming currently taking place of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” in Lacock, UK, some pictures featuring Daniel Radcliffe and Michael Gambon have appeared online.

Rupert Grint to Attend OotP DVD Launch in London; New Contest for UK Fans

October 26th, 2007 — OotP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Thanks to Order partner RupertGrint.net, we now can report that actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) is confirmed to attend the “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” press launch in London, England on November 3. Earlier we reported that…

Director Guillermo Del Toro Would be Interested in “Deathly Hallows” Film

October 26th, 2007 — Seventh Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron

Direction Guillermo Del Toro has given a new interview to MTV where he speaks again of his interest in possibly helming a Harry Potter film, in particular the film adaptation of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” Mr. Del Toro,…

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