Richard Griffiths to Appear at Macy's Tree Lighting This Weekend
Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon) will be appearing at the famous Macy's Herald Square Christmas tree lighting event in New York City this weekend. The acclaimed actor, who is currently appearing on Broadway with fellow Potter actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) in the production of Equus, will be giving a reading of the classic poem "The Night Before Christmas." (A Visit From Saint NichContinued...
Presenting Ginny Weasley, the Quidditch Player
Thanks to Oclumencia, we can now see a new photo of Gryffindor Quidditch player (and future hero of the Holyhead Harpies) Ginny Weasley (Bonnie Wright) from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This photo is part of a collections of scans from Brazilian magazine, RECREIO, that also has new photos of Quidditch Ron (Rupert Grint) and more here in our galleries. Courtesy of ScarPotteContinued...
New HBP Video Game Screen Shots of Quidditch, Slughorn, and More
A number of screen shots from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game on the Wii platform have appeared online via Netherlands news resource, Nieuwslog. The screen shots, which can be viewed right here via our Image Galleries, give us looks at Ron and Harry in their Quidditch uniforms, Harry and Professor Slughorn around the school, and more. The Harry Potter aContinued...
Possible Filming for "Deathly Hallows" Due in Scottish Highlands
Officials from the Harry Potter films have been reported to scouting for locations in the Highlands of Scotland to be used in filming the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows films. Lochaber News reports that:
Robert Pattinson, One Sexy Hufflepuff
He's a very sexy Hufflepuff, oh yes he is....or more accurately, says People magazine, who includes actor Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory) as one of the Sexiest Men Alive for 2008. Coming in at lucky number 13 on the list, the magazine writes:
"Last year all I was trying to do was get a girlfriend," says Pattinson, 22, Twilight's
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Video Now Online from Dan Radcliffe, Richard Griffith Interview on "Charlie Rose" Show
Last night actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon) were guests on the acclaimed Charlie Rose show which is broadcast on PBS. Video of this fascinating interview where they discuss their play Equus and more is now online here. Enjoy!
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WB Adds New Trailer to "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Website
Not quite a week since fansites had the exclusive first look at the new trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, but we have a quick update today to note that WB has now added the piece to the front of the HBP website. This trailer will be playing in front of Twilight, when it opens in theaters this Friday.
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Emma Watson Lights Up Christmas 2008
Emma Watson is lighting up Christmas again, this time in London, England. The Evening Leader reports the Hermione Granger actress turned on the Christmas tree lights today to mark the opening of the Somerset House Ice Rink. You can see early photos here via Wire Image, via Rex and here via WENN. The paper states "Watson turned on the lights on the Tiffany Christmas tree decorated wiContinued...
Dan Radcliffe to Appear on "Charlie Rose," "CBS Early Show" Tomorrow
Actor Dan Radcliffe is set to have a busy day tomorrow, as he is due to make two televised appearances. First up, between the hours of 8-30am, Dan will be a guest on the CBS Early Show. Fans can also submit a question for Dan, which he will answer tomorrow, Tuesday November 18.
UPDATE: Thanks to TLC reader Abby, you can see the CBS interview video here via youtube
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New Photo of Ginny and Harry from "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
Thanks to our Order partner BonnieWrightonline.com for letting us know about a new photo they have, showing Ginny (Bonnie Wright) and Harry (Dan Radcliffe) at Slughorn's dinner party from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. You can see that new photo here.
Thanks much Jackie!
PotterCast 172.5: Bonus Episode - Reacting to the New Trailer
If you haven't yet seen the brand new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince trailer, click here to watch or check it out on our YouTube channel. In this special mini-episode of PotterCast, Melissa, John, and Sue sit down moments after its release to discuss and dissect the latest trailer. This special show features the PotterCasters going through the one minute and fifty-three secon
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New Half-Blood Prince Trailer
WB has sent fan sites the links to a new Half-Blood Trailer, which will be live with Twilight NEXT Friday. Enjoy!
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ABC Family To Air Harry Potter Weekend in December
ABC Family is set to broadcast another special Harry Potter weekend movie marathon as part of their 25 Days of Christmas event December 5-7th. The cable station will broadcasting Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on Friday, December 5, with back to back showings of Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban on Saturday, December 6. Finally Sunday, December 7 willContinued...
"We Are Wizards" Gets Theatrical NYC Run; Joint "Harry, A History"/WAW Event Friday
Harry, A HistoryThis Friday, November 14, we will have a special joint event at the Barnes & Noble in TriBeCa (97 Warren St, NY, click here for a map); it's a discussion and signing of Harry, A History, and a discussion with some of the cast and crew of We Are Wizards in celebration of the documentary's New York theatrical release!
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Hats Off For Dumbledore!
Thanks to Oclumencia who owled regarding new scans from a sticker book they have, which show some new images from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Among items of interest is this rare photo of Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) without his hat, a shot of the Vanishing Cabinet in the Room of Requirement, Hermione (Emma Watson) and another photo of Quidditch Ron (Rupert Grint).
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