Entries from April 2008 ↓
April 30th, 2008 — from Beyond Hogwarts @ Beyond Hogwarts
Elemental transfiguration is the magical art of physically converting one thing into another. But as with all types of magic, there are limitations to what you can do with transfiguration, as we learn in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, when Hermione mentions the five Principal Exceptions to Gamp’s Law of Elemental Transfiguration. But she only tells us one of them. What are the other four? I think we know two more, and can guess another.
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April 30th, 2008 — , PotterCast from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
The 149th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is here tonight with a packed show, a possible Hogwarts professor from Hufflepuff, and a few special guests. First, we have for you news on the now confirmed release date of…
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April 30th, 2008 — from PotterCast.com Blog @ PotterCast.com Blog
The 149th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is here tonight with a packed show, a possible Hogwarts professor from Hufflepuff, and a few special guests. First, we have for you news on the now confirmed release date of part one of the “…
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April 30th, 2008 — , Watson from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Earlier this month, we told you of reports of a possible new role for Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) in a new film called “Napoleon and Betsy.” At the time we were unable to confirm this news, and today, the official…
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April 30th, 2008 — , Watson from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Earlier this month, we told you of reports of a possible new role for Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) in a new film called “Napoleon and Betsy.” At the time we were unable to confirm this news, and today, the official…
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April 30th, 2008 — , Gryffindor Common Room from Travis Prinzi @ The Hog's Head
April 30th, 2008 — , OotP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” will debut on cable channel HBO on June 22 at 9pm (ET). In the days preceding the debut of the fifth Harry Potter film on the cable network, the channel will also…
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April 30th, 2008 — , OotP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” will debut on cable channel HBO on June 22 at 9pm (ET). In the days preceding the debut of the fifth Harry Potter film on the cable network, the channel will also…
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April 30th, 2008 — , Fans from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Construction continues on building the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction in Orlando, Florida. Courtesy of Screamscape and Orlando Rocks, we can see a host of new photos, including work being done building the snowy covered villages found…
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April 30th, 2008 — , Fans from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Construction continues on building the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction in Orlando, Florida. Courtesy of Screamscape and Orlando Rocks, we can see a host of new photos, including work being done building the snowy covered villages found…
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April 29th, 2008 — , Andy Serkis, Del Toro, Gryffindor Common Room, Ian McKellen, The Hobbit from Travis Prinzi @ The Hog's Head
Lots of buzz surrounding The Hobbit:
Salon.com asks why Del Toro wants to do the film if he’s on record as hating fantasy fiction.
Del Toro responds at MTV
Sir Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis are in.
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April 29th, 2008 — , Products from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Earlier this year we told you there were to be new Cho Chang dolls from Tonner, makers of high end collectible dolls. FAO Schwarz has now updated their website to indicate the limited edition Cho Chang “Yule Ball” doll is…
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April 29th, 2008 — , Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
A follow up today as the seventh book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” won the 2008 Andre Norton Award at the Annual Nebula Awards Ceremony which took place in Austin, Texas this past weekend. As we first told you…
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April 29th, 2008 — , Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
A follow up today as the seventh book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” won the 2008 Andre Norton Award at the Annual Nebula Awards Ceremony which took place in Austin, Texas this past weekend. As we first told you…
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April 29th, 2008 — , Gryffindor Common Room from korg20000bc @ The Hog's Head
By Matthew
I was listening to an astronomy programme on the radio the other day, while training, and they were discussing bright stars. Imaging my surprise when during my 48th push-up the speaker said to look for Regulus- the brightest star in the constellation of Leo.
Should this have put us on the track of Regulus [...]
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April 28th, 2008 — , Books from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Rosman Publishing, the company that prints the translated editions of the Harry Potter novels in Russia, have released updated covers for the adult editions of the seven novels. These hard-cover editions each sport a sleek, black background along with a…
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April 27th, 2008 — , News from MuggleCast : The #1 Harry Potter Podcast @ MuggleCast: The #1 Harry Potter Podcast
April 27th, 2008 — , HBP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Thanks to our Order partner DanRadcliffe.com, we can see this new article from the June 2008 issue of Film Review, where actor Dan Radcliffe briefly discusses both the “Deathly Hallows” and “Half-Blood Prince” films. Of the upcoming sixth Harry Potter…
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April 27th, 2008 — , HBP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
According to United Agents, a literary and talent agency in the UK, actress Suzanne Toase has been cast in the part of Alecto Carrow for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The website indicates she is currently filming…
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April 27th, 2008 — from PotterCast.com Blog @ PotterCast.com Blog
Dear Frak
How much do I adore thee?? Why OODLES AND OODLES BECAUSE I ADORE YOUR DOODLES :))) err or something like that. Yay for Frak! I think this drawing he made of the PotterCast four lol is just so adorable,I LOVE THIS! Thank you Frankie! Chee…
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April 26th, 2008 — , Books from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
The Daily Mail is reporting tonight that Harry Potter is now required reading for A-level students in the UK. The paper says that Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is one of the books students will be tested on in…
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April 26th, 2008 — , GoFFilm from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
A quick reminder that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will be broadcast tonight here in the US on ABC and ABC HD starting at 8pm (ET). As many of you have emailed and asked, we do not believe…
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April 25th, 2008 — , Harry Potter, Harry Potter Exhibition, News, Tour, Warner Brothers from harrypotterprogs@yahoo.com (Harry Potter Prognostications) @ Harry Potter Prognostications Podcast
This is exciting news!
BALTIMORE, April 25 /PRNewswire/ — Becker Group, in partnership with
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, today announced it will bring worldwide
audiences “Harry Potter: The Exhibition,” a state-of-the-art exhibition
highlighting artifacts from the Warner Bros. films based on J.K. Rowling’s
beloved book series. The 10,000 square foot experience will premiere in
Spring 2009 in a major market, [...]
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April 25th, 2008 — , Movies from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
There is some additional exciting news today for fans of the Harry Potter films, as the Becker Group, along with Warner Brothers Consumer Products are announcing a special traveling Harry Potter exhibition. According to this press release, this will be…
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April 25th, 2008 — , Seventh Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
As readers will recall, last month we told you that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows would be made in two films, with the LA Times stating the first of the films was due out in November of 2010. Thanks…
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April 25th, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
Last month it was announced that the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” movie would be released in two parts. We now have confirmation from Warner Bros. on reports this morning that the first of the two movies will be released on November 19, 2010.
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April 25th, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
Last month it was announced that the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” movie would be released in two parts. News comes this morning that the first of the two movies will be released on November 19, 2010.
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April 25th, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
Last month it was announced that the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” movie would be released in two parts. News comes this morning that the first of the two movies will be released on November 19, 2010.
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April 25th, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
The Becker Group and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced today that it will bring worldwide “Harry Potter: The Exhibition,” highlighting artifacts from the Warner Bros. films based on J.K. Rowling’s franchise. The exhibit will premiere in Spring 2009 in “a major market,” and will appear in ten or more cities around the world throughout a five-year span. UPDATE: The official web site is now online.
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April 25th, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
The Becker Group and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced today that it will bring worldwide “Harry Potter: The Exhibition,” an exhibition highlighting artifacts from the Warner Bros. films based on J.K. Rowling’s franchise, . The exhibit will premiere in Spring 2009 in a major market, and will appear in ten or more cities around the world throughout a five-year span.
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April 25th, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
The Becker Group and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced today that it will bring worldwide “Harry Potter: The Exhibition,” an exhibition highlighting artifacts from the Warner Bros. films based on J.K. Rowling’s franchise, . The exhibit will premiere in Spring 2009 in a major market, and will appear in ten or more cities around the world throughout a five-year span.
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April 25th, 2008 — , Fans from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Previously, we told you about several screenings of the We Are Wizards documentary taking place over the past few week, with one large event due to take place this weekend. This film, which focuses on the Harry Potter fandom, is…
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April 24th, 2008 — , LeakyLounge from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Calling all crafters! For those who enjoy making their own Harry Potter crafts, we have a fun new feature just for you! Starting this May 1st, Leaky’s own Crafty Witches will host a special Craft-Along event where we invite you…
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April 23rd, 2008 — , Gryffindor Common Room, Narnia, Prince Caspian from Behold a Phoenix @ The Hog's Head
A new trailer for the upcoming film, Prince Caspian, was released this week. Check out the exciting footage from MyspaceTV:
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian HD Trailer
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April 23rd, 2008 — , Administrivia, Harry Potter, Harry Potter Podcast, Harry Potter Prognostications from harrypotterprogs@yahoo.com (Harry Potter Prognostications) @ Harry Potter Prognostications Podcast
Hi Everyone! This is just a heads up that as of now, we will not be releasing episode 77 this week. Things are very busy around here and unfortunately there is no time to prepare, record, and edit the episode this week.
We look forward to returning next week for our regularly scheduled episode, and [...]
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April 23rd, 2008 — , HP Cast from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Stylelist.com has a new feature online showcasing their picks for the Most Stylish Teen Stars and have included Harry Potter actors Dan Radcliffe and Emma Watson on their list. The Harry Potter actors are among the full list of ten…
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April 23rd, 2008 — , HP Cast from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Stylelist.com has a new feature online showcasing their picks for the Most Stylish Teen Stars and have included Harry Potter actors Dan Radcliffe and Emma Watson on their list. The Harry Potter actors are among the full list of ten…
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April 23rd, 2008 — , HBP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
On the heels of yesterday’s announcement regarding the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game which is due out this fall, now comes the first review of an early preview version of the game. Noting that the game…
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April 23rd, 2008 — , HBP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
On the heels of yesterday’s announcement regarding the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game which is due out this fall, now comes the first review of an early preview version of the game. Noting that the game…
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April 23rd, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
Actors Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley) and Jamie Yates (Marcus Flint) from the “Harry Potter” movies will be in attendance at the first ever Cinemagic Film & Television Festival in Dublin, Ireland, starting today. The festival runs through May 1st and will include films, masterclasses with film and television industry guests and workshops.
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April 23rd, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
Actors Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley) and Jamie Yates (Marcus Flint) from the “Harry Potter” movies will be in attendance at the first ever Cinemagic Film & Television Festival in Dublin, Ireland, starting today. The festival runs through May 1st and will include films, masterclasses with film and television industry guests and workshops.
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April 23rd, 2008 — , Gryffindor Common Room, Narnia, Prince Caspian, Reepicheep from Travis Prinzi @ The Hog's Head
Reepicheep.
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April 22nd, 2008 — , OotP Film from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
The nominations for the 2008 Constellation Awards have been announced and have recognized the “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” film and actress Emma Watson for awards. First, Miss Watson was nominated in the category of ‘Best Female…
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April 22nd, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
EA Games has announced that the “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” video game will be released in time for the movie launch later this year. The game will be released on Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, DS, PC, mac and mobile devices. Update: EA Games have just sent us the first image from the game.
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April 22nd, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
EA Games has announced that the “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” video game will be released in time for the movie launch later this year. The game will be released on Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, DS, PC, mac and mobile devices.
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April 22nd, 2008 — , LeakyLounge from The Leaky Cauldron @ The Leaky Cauldron
Activities galore can be found on our Leaky Lounge forum today as we celebrate Earth Day! Neville kicks off this eco-friendly event which will feature fun games, quizzes, discussions, and much more. An environmentally-conscious scavenger hunt is set to commence…
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April 21st, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
A new picture from Daniel Radcliffe for his fans has been been released.
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April 21st, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
A new picture from Daniel Radcliffe for his fans has been been released.
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April 21st, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
ABC News in the U.S. is working on a behind-the-scenes look at the life of “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling. The show, which will air in November, will include several interviews, tour of locations that inspired her characters and coverage from the final book tour.
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April 21st, 2008 — from Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator @ Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator
ABC News in the U.S. is working on a behind-the-scenes look at the life of “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling. The show, which will air in November, will include several interviews, tour of locations that inspired her characters and coverage from the final book tour.
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