March 31st, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
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.
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March 31st, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
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.
Continue reading → ‘Harry Potter’ anime coming to TV in 2012
March 31st, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
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.
Continue reading → ‘Harry Potter’ anime coming to TV in 2012
March 31st, 2008 — , PotterCast from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
The 145th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online featuring a foursome of PotterCast fantastic-ness and the latest installment of “Are You Smarter than John Noe?” In the news this week, we bring you new information on…
Related StoresMarch 31st, 2008 — , PotterCast from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
The 145th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online featuring a foursome of PotterCast fantastic-ness and the latest installment of “Are You Smarter than John Noe?” In the news this week, we bring you new information on…
Related StoresMarch 31st, 2008 — from PotterCast.com Blog @ PotterCast.com Blog
The 145th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online featuring a foursome of PotterCast fantastic-ness and the latest installment of “Are You Smarter than John Noe?” In the news this week, we bring you new information on the possi…
Related StoresMarch 31st, 2008 — , Books, General, Hagrid, Harry, In Depth, Read Along, Sorcerer's Stone from Cindy Crouch @ Hogwarts Herald
When looking in depth at Diagon Alley, the thing that hits me is the description of Gringotts. The things that Hagrid tells Harry in this chapter lay silently in the back of our minds, waiting to strike. Hagrid tells Harry you’d be mad to try and rob Gringotts. That the bank extends [...]
Related StoresMarch 31st, 2008 — , Character Birthdays from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
The calendar on author J. K. Rowling’s website has been updated to reflect the April 1st birthday of everyone’s favorite redheaded twins, Fred and George Weasley. Everyone please join us in raising a glass of butterbeer to these pranksters turned…
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March 31st, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
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.
March 31st, 2008 — , Fans from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
As some of you may know, there is a new documentary focusing on the Harry Potter fandom called “We Are Wizards.” This documentary has been described by the film makers as a piece that “tracks the influential figures leading the…
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March 31st, 2008 — , Conventions from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
There are a few announcements today regarding Terminus 2008, the Harry Potter conference set for August of this year. Earlier we told you Scholastic’s Harry Potter continuity editor Cheryl Klein and fantasy author Tamora Pierce would be the keynote speakers…
Related StoresMarch 31st, 2008 — , Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
The publishers of the Harry Potter novels in Japan, Say-zan-sha, have released the cover art for their edition of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. You can view the cover art right here in our image galleries. This edition of…
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March 31st, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
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 show 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.
March 31st, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
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 show 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.
March 31st, 2008 — , LeakyLounge from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
In the lead up to the birthday of Weasley Twins Fred and George, the winners of the Ears to Fred and George Contest are ready to be announced. In February, we asked you to send us your ideas for a…
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March 30th, 2008 — , Gryffindor Common Room from korg20000bc @ The Hog's Head
By Matthew
Do you ever imagine the Theme from Shaft playing when you enter a room?
Me neither, but it’d be cool.
I’ve been thinking about music or songs that fit various Harry Potter characters and I’ve made a list and checked it twice.
The songs I’ve put with various characters are not an attempt to find an exact [...]
March 30th, 2008 — , Books, General, Hagrid, Harry, New Readers, Read Along, Sorcerer's Stone from Cindy Crouch @ Hogwarts Herald
Yes the read along is back on. To my faithful reader, whomever you might be, I am sorry for the delay. My persistent absences are inexcusable. And now, on with the story.
Chapter 5 begins with poor Harry thinking that all of last night was a dream. At insitant tapping, [...]
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March 30th, 2008 — , Actor Birthdays from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Happy Birthday wishes go out to actor Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid) who celebrates his 58th birthday today. Many happy returns on the day, Robbie! Cheers!…
Related StoresMarch 30th, 2008 — , Rumor from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
With construction now underway on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, work begins on other facets of the theme park in Orlando Florida. As such, we’ve gotten a new report today stating auditions are now, or will soon…
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March 30th, 2008 — , Rumor from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
With construction now underway on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, work begins on other facets to be part of the theme park in Orlando Florida. As such, we’ve gotten a new report today stating auditions are now,…
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March 30th, 2008 — , Actor Birthdays from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Happy Birthday wishes go out to actor Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid) who celebrates his 58th birthday today. Many happy returns on the day, Robbie! Cheers!…
Related StoresMarch 30th, 2008 — , Gryffindor Common Room from Travis Prinzi @ The Hog's Head
If you want to get your comments on the next podcast, please send an E-Owl or a voicemail (206-222-2491) no later than Tuesday, 7AM EST.
March 29th, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
Tonight, Nickelodeon held their annual Kids’ Choice Awards, and the ‘Harry Potter’ series has won the “Favorite Book” category.
Continue reading → ‘Harry Potter’ series wins at Kids’ Choice Awards
March 29th, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
Tonight, Nickelodeon held their annual Kids’ Choice Awards, and the ‘Harry Potter’ series has won the “Favorite Book” category.
Continue reading → ‘Harry Potter’ series wins at Kids’ Choice Awards
March 29th, 2008 — , Book Awards from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Once again, the Harry Potter books are tops, as the series by J.K. Rowling was named a winner at tonight’s Nick Kids’ Choice Awards. Congratulations!…
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March 29th, 2008 — , Book Awards from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Once again, the Harry Potter books are tops, as the series by J.K. Rowling was named a winner at tonight’s Nick Kids’ Choice Awards. Congratulations!…
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March 29th, 2008 — , Bloomsbury from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
The Sunday Herald is reporting this evening UK publisher of the Harry Potter novels, Bloomsbury, has seen an increase in their annual profits for 2007, thanks in part to the publication of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” this past…
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March 29th, 2008 — , Riikka, Tucson from Lisa @ Madam Pince's Potter Pages
March 29th, 2008 — , Watson from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Emma Watson’s official website has been updated to indicate new photos of the actress will be released shortly in an exclusive preview on her site. This is of interest, given these photos are from “a recent WB photo shoot” with…
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March 29th, 2008 — , Watson from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Emma Watson’s official website has been updated to indicate new photos of the actress will be released shortly in an exclusive preview on her site. This is of interest, given these photos are from “a recent WB photo shoot” with…
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March 29th, 2008 — , Actor Birthdays from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Please join us today in wishing actor Brendan Gleeson, who portrays the character of Alastor “Mad Eye” Moody in the Harry Potter films, a very Happy Birthday. Mr. Gleeson celebrates his 53rd birthday today. Cheers!…
Related StoresMarch 28th, 2008 — , Grint from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Earlier we told you actor Rupert Grint was to appear on the Al Murray Show tonight. That program has now aired in the UK, and thanks to our Order partner RupertGrint.net video of the interview is now online. In this…
Related StoresMarch 28th, 2008 — , Riikka, Tucson, fanart from Lisa @ Madam Pince's Potter Pages
Riikka Jäntti, the Finnish artist behind the Accio Quote! Artwork, is visiting America! She spent a week with us in Tucson where we were blessed with fabulous weather and lots to do.Riikka brought me copies of her delightful book, Nokikätkön ritarit…
Related StoresMarch 28th, 2008 — , HP Cast from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
We have a few reminders and updates regarding a few members of the Harry Potter cast appearing on TV in the UK and US this weekend. First thanks to all who emailed saying actor Rupert Grint will be appearing on…
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March 28th, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
‘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.
Continue reading → Emma Watson donates items for WTT auction again
March 28th, 2008 — from PotterCast.com Blog @ PotterCast.com Blog
Hottttt Cheryl had a response for John from this week’s assertion that her Ts come with age; it was so funny I begged to share it with you, and being the gracious Lady of the Ts, she obliged:
I listened to Pottercast last night, and you can just te…
Related StoresMarch 28th, 2008 — , JK Rowling from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
J.K. Rowling recently presented reading awards to inmates at a prison in Edinburgh, Scotland. ITN is reporting today that Jo presented these awards on behalf of the Shannon Trust charity, which according to their website is “devoted to the development…
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March 27th, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
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.
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March 27th, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
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.
Continue reading → CBS ‘Early Show’ to feature college Quidditch teams
March 27th, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
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.
Continue reading → CBS ‘Early Show’ to feature college Quidditch teams
March 27th, 2008 — , Fans from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Over the past several years we’ve reported on the rise in popularity of Quidditch being played at various Harry Potter gatherings and especially now at US universities. This week, the Middlebury College Quidditch club is taking the magical sport on…
Related StoresMarch 27th, 2008 — , Fans from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Over the past several years we’ve reported on the rise in popularity of Quidditch being played at various Harry Potter gatherings and especially now at US universities. This week, the Middlebury College Quidditch club is taking the magical sport on…
Related StoresMarch 27th, 2008 — , Gryffindor Common Room from Travis Prinzi @ The Hog's Head
If the Hobbit ever gets around to being made, Sir Ian McKellen confirms he will be Gandalf.
March 27th, 2008 — , Harry Potter, Patterns in Potter, Podcasts, goblet of fire, nationalism, pride, quidditch, racism, sports from harrypotterprogs@yahoo.com (Harry Potter Prognostications) @ Harry Potter Prognostications
This week, we continue our Patterns in Potter series, beginning our examination of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. In this episode, we discuss the main theme for Book 4, pride, and how Harry’s experiences in the beginning of Book 4 relate to this theme. Pride, both personal and external, comes before a fall, and there’s no bigger fall for the wizarding [...]
Related StoresMarch 26th, 2008 — , PotterCast from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Tonight we have for you the 144th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, featuring the return of Mr. John Dawlish, fresh from his recent adventures in academia. Melissa, John, and guest host Frak discuss the latest Harry Potter…
Related StoresMarch 26th, 2008 — , PotterCast from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Tonight we have for you the 144th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, featuring the return of Mr. John Dawlish, fresh from his recent adventures in academia. Melissa, John, and guest host Frak discuss the latest Harry Potter…
Related StoresMarch 26th, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
Earlier this month writer and comic Adeel Amini had a chance to sit down with “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling in a Starbucks in Edinburgh. The interview, now online, includes Ms. Rowling’s thoughts on her favorite book in the series, fame and complements, Dumbledore, lack of anonymity and many more interesting tidbits.
Continue reading → JKR discusses many things in new interview
March 26th, 2008 — from PotterCast.com Blog @ PotterCast.com Blog
Tonight we have for you the 144th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, featuring the return of Mr. John Dawlish, fresh from his recent adventures in academia. Melissa, John, and guest host Frak discuss the latest Harry Potter news includ…
Related StoresMarch 26th, 2008 — , Gryffindor Common Room from Travis Prinzi @ The Hog's Head
Last Harry Potter Film Split into 67 Parts (Spoof)
Brief but poignant observation from John Granger about the story of Rowling’s contemplated suicide.
Get more familiar with Andrew Peterson’s music from these YouTube clips.
Completely not-Potter and non-literature related, but if you’re a sports fan, the Prayers for Blowouts blog ran an interview with me yesterday.
And if you haven’t checked [...]