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Scholastic's financial advisor, William Bird, said in a report that he believed the sixth Harry Potter book would come out "in the summer of 2005 at the earliest but more likely in the summer of 2006."
Thanks to TLC.
Posted by Matthew on 02/29 | comments [231] | send to friend
New picture of Trelawney, others
Kara forwarded this huge E! News screen capture featuring the students with Trelawney up in the North Tower. We're not sure of its origins - if you know, please give us a buzz.
Edit: Picture is from the French site PWO - thanks to those who emailed!
Posted by Emerson on 02/29 | comments [34] | send to friend
Copy Richard Harris? Never!
Asked whether he was conscious that he was taking over a much-loved character, Michael Gambon told The Observer:
"Do a sort of Richard Harris impersonation, you mean? It never crossed my mind. If you were playing Lear, you wouldn't copy the last person to do it."
Thanks, James!
Posted by Emerson on 02/29 | comments [20] | send to friend
MuggleNet t-shirts: second run
The second printing of MuggleNet T-Shirts is set to begin next week, and to avoid delays such as those last time, we will not be selling any shirts until they've arrived and are ready to be sent out. As we've explained, last time it was necessary to take shirt orders first because we could not estimate the number of shirts to order.
However, we're unsure how many people would still like to order a shirt. For this printing, it appears we will only be able to take orders from the U.S. and Canada (by mail or online by credit card, in USD ONLY by mail) and from the U.K. However, if you do live in another country, please follow the directions below and also indicate your country and postal code so that we can estimate a shipping cost (please note that international shipping can become very expensive).
If you would like to order a shirt, we are only asking that you tell us of your plans now (you do not need to pay at this time or include your mailing address). Please go to our feedback form and select "T-Shirt Request" from the drop-down menu as the subject of your message. Please include your name, the sizes you would like to order in a few weeks, and your postal code. We will use these notes to calculate the size of our printing next week. Please note that this should be used for serious inquiries only.
We are awaiting permission to use a fan-submitted photo as a demonstration of what the shirts look like. If you have a photo of yourself in a shirt, please feel free to submit it.
Posted by Damon on 02/29 | comments [34] | send to friend
Harry Potter cast on Oprah Winfrey show?
Jeffrey wrote in with this:
I heard on the news that sometime in April that the Harry Potter cast will be on Oprah, with clips from the movie and behind the scenes footage.
Anyone else seen or heard about this?
Posted by Jamie on 02/29 | comments [168] | send to friend
Casting letter for Parvati and Padma Patil
Vicky sent in the letter she received after sending photos to Shaheen Baig, the casting director for Parvati and Padma, of herself and her twin sister Nicole. Unfortunately, they didn't get asked to audition as they live in America, but Vicky had this to say about the letter:
This may not seem like such a big story to anyone, but to me it was! I was just another girl wanting to be an actress, especially in the Harry Potter movie. I wasn't expecting anything at all sent back to me. When my mom gave me this letter yesterday I was shocked! I can't believe that Shaheen would give up her free time to write a letter saying I didn't get the part, and also to say that she loved my letters & wished me luck. It just made me happy. So now I'm sending a letter back to say thank you. If I get a response I'll tell you all.
Posted by Jamie on 02/29 | comments [86] | send to friend
PoA game screenshots!
Gamers Hell has uploaded a massive batch of high-quality Prisoner of Azkaban game screenshots:
Playstation 2
Xbox
Gamecube
PC
The game is to be released simultaneously on all platforms in May. Thanks, Jose!
Posted by Emerson on 02/29 | comments [52] | send to friend
Report: HarryPotter.com's new look
TLC was able to get a look at the new layout for the Official Site that's being unveiled next month. Here's what they had to say about it:
The Marauder's Map, which on the site is detailed and patterned as if it came out of a Tolkien anthology, serves, naturally, as the navigational tool for the entire site. It folds out like an accordion, pops up like a pop-up book, leading around a very detailed map of Hogwarts (and the different elements of the site). This may not be exactly how the map looks in the movie, as different elements are needed for a web site, but it's based on it. The different areas of the site are different rooms in Diagon Alley/Hogwarts: a spooky piece of background art of each empty room is the backdrop on each section.
One of the pages leads you to the interior of the Leaky Cauldron and what looks like the table where Harry and the Weasleys eat the night before returning to Hogwarts. The lantern-lit area isn't complete yet - I was told there'd be spooky and magical happenings on the walls before the page goes live. (This was my favorite page, of course!)
In the Divination classroom, a crystal ball sits smack in the center of the page and holds the promise of portents when the page goes live. Also in that picture (and in the movie) is a large, almost toppling, pyramid of teacups. At leat 10 feet high.
On the Care of Magical Creatures Page is an added game involving learning how to open the "Monster Book of Monsters," which is very furry and has gums and teeth for a clasp. The book will act as it does in the book, when you try to open it. On each of these pages is a new set of menu options; at least six per section.
On the main page is a very striking shot of the Trio (looking much older than they should be allowed to have grown by now, in this editor's opinion!) Behind them is a backdrop of swirling, menacing dementors.
Everything has a glowing, soft-but-spooky, haunted-house feel to it. The logo, like in the trailers, no longer has the blue tint; it's cold silver. Everything feels older and darker, as it should.
Posted by Emerson on 02/28 | comments [54] | send to friend
Emma Watson in YM magazine
Emma Watson was featured in the birthday section of this month's YM magazine, as she celebrates her birthday on April 15th. Thanks to Marissa, we have scans.
Posted by Jamie on 02/28 | comments [51] | send to friend
London Film and Comic Con
The London Film and Comic Con takes place next Saturday and Sunday at Wembley Exhibition Center in London, UK. The show combines a trade fair, with autograph stalls and collector's items, with a number of guest stars from all over the movie world that meet the fans and sign items for them. Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick) will be there, as will many LOTR stars. Check the website for the full line up and prices. I'm going to be working there for both days, so please come and say hello if you plan on attending.
Posted by Jamie on 02/28 | comments [21] | send to friend
Video of the new Extra! footage
Extra! had a short clip (Right click and "Save target As") on a few days ago which featured most of the PoA footage that we've seen before, but also included a few scenes on set with the cast. (Thanks, Wandless Magic!)
Posted by Jamie on 02/28 | comments [48] | send to friend
Cho update
Natasha Neeson, the Cho-hopeful featured in the story below, wrote in the comments:
Hi, just thought you'd like to know, the paper made a mistake. It was actually the final 12.This has been confirmed by James, who attends the same drama school as Natasha.
And they've chosen Cho already. I got a lot of the remaining girls' mobile numbers. Last week, they started rejecting people. I didn't get the part because I look too old on screen as many of you have said. For press reasons I don't know who got the part of Cho, but I guess that they have picked her, as all the other girls rang me up with the news.
Exciting stuff, eh?
Update: Natasha has told us what the second and third stages of the auditions were like and also scanned in the casting letter she received from Warner Brothers.
Posted by Emerson on 02/27 | comments [113] | send to friend
Cho Chang line up down to 8
Bexhill Today is reporting that the line up of possible Cho Changs that are still in the running for the part has been cut down to 8. One of those 8, Natasha, is featured in the article which contains details on the different stages of auditions she had to go to.
Thanks, John!
Posted by Jamie on 02/27 | comments [56] | send to friend
All aboard the Hogwarts Express
HP Fan Trips, holding the six-day tour across Britain this summer for the release of the third movie, has added yet another surprise to their agenda.
Trip attendees from all around the world will be riding West Coast Railway Company's locomotive #5972, which doubled as the Hogwarts Express in both HP movies, to different locations across Britain. This accomodation, as well as a banquet with actor Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley) and screening on opening day, is sure to bring quite an exciting adventure for fans everywhere this summer.
You can view more information about HPFanTrips here. If you sign up, don't forget to mention MuggleNet!
Posted by Eric on 02/27 | comments [24] | send to friend
First look at Wormtail?
TLC has posted a picture sent in by a reader of Wormtail being threatened by the wands of Lupin and Sirius in the Shrieking Shack.
Posted by Jamie on 02/27 | comments [203] | send to friend
Warner Brothers: Viktor Krum has not been cast yet
Warner Brothers have announced that Viktor Krum has not yet been cast and that the rumours circulating recently were false. They also added that the preview of PoA in Chicago did take place, so it's probably safe to assume the review from Ain't it Cool News was authentic.
Posted by Jamie on 02/26 | comments [39] | send to friend
JKR debuts on billionaire list
With an estimated net worth of $1 billion (£526 million), JK Rowling has made her debut on Forbes' billionaires list at number 552.
Of course, while that is a lot of money, we shouldn't forget that JKR is one of the world's most generous philanthropists. She has a good heart.
Posted by Emerson on 02/25 | comments [42] | send to friend
New PoA toys: HQ pictures and video
UGO has a gallery of great high-quality photos of the new Prisoner of Azkaban line-up of toys and Legos, and there's also a video with a very enthusiastic man giving us a run-down on what's new.
Thanks, Roger!
Posted by Emerson on 02/25 | comments [33] | send to friend
Genuine PoA film cell on eBay?
An authentic Prisoner of Azkaban film cell is up for sale on eBay, and the plaque that it comes with features two (small) PoA pictures that I don't believe we've seen before. One is Emma Thompson with Trelawney's huge specs, and the other is Harry and Hermione riding a strange-looking Buckbeak. Although, we can't say for sure whether these are official or not.
Thanks to Charlotte for bringing this to our attention.
UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who pointed out that this is a fake. You can view the enlarged film cell here, which clearly shows a picture of "Emma Chambers," not Emma Thompson as Trelawney. (Additional thanks to Emma Watson News).
Posted by Emerson on 02/25 | comments [65] | send to friend
Has Cho been picked?
NiteStar wrote in with this information:
Hey, not sure if I saw right or not but I was at work in the kitchen and the TV was on showing CNN and the caption said "Fairy Tale Ending." It looked like a restaurant called PF Chang and there was a girl - with very 'Cho' features dressed in what looked like a school uniform...not sure but she just might be Cho. Couldn't really tell you the whole story because people were making too much noise, but check into it. Note - she looked like she was working as a waitress. Not sure, but just wanted to give you guys a heads up!
Update: A MuggleNet reader e-mailed in to say that this story was about a waitress who received a car for a tip, so no Cho has been picked as of yet.
Posted by Jamie on 02/25 | comments [44] | send to friend
First Light Award Winners 2004
Kenneth Brannagh and Emma Watson were part of a panel that judged movies in the First Look Film Awards 2004, which aims to honour filmmakers between the ages of 7 and 18 for their achievements in making digital short films. Emma had this to say on the event:
"When I saw the films I was so surprised. I couldn’t believe it had come from people my age."
Thanks, Jeremy!
Posted by Jamie on 02/25 | comments [21] | send to friend
Bozhinov: It's important they chose a Bulgarian to play Krum
Victor Bozhinov, who headed up the panel of judges for the Sofia auditions for Viktor Krum, has expressed his delight that producers in London have picked a native Bulgarian for the part. He also added that candidates for the part of Viktor Krum from all over the world were able to send their pictures and taped performances to London, so until the last minute it was not certain whether a Bulgarian would get the role.
Until the last moment, British casting directors hesitated whether the part should go to the London-living teenager, or to one of two other Krum wannabes. They were among the 46 candidates whose taped appearances were sent to London by the Bulgarian panel of judges.
He also reiterated the fact that Warner Brothers has not released any names or pictures regarding the casting of Krum.
Posted by Jamie on 02/25 | comments [26] | send to friend
Happy Birthday to James and Oliver Phelps
James and Oliver Phelps turn 18 today, and we would like to wish them a very Happy Birthday. May they play Fred and George for many years to come!
Posted by Jamie on 02/25 | comments [58] | send to friend
36 Cho Chang candidates left
Several (or, former, I should say) Cho Chang-hopefuls have written in to say that they just received their rejection letter from the studios. Veritaserum is reporting that it's been narrowed down to 36 girls, and they have pictures and an interview with one of the girls who made the cut.
If anybody has any additional information, please let us know! Thanks to Bella and Lainie.
Posted by Emerson on 02/24 | comments [108] | send to friend
Another PoA review?
Ain't it Cool News has what appears to be a review of a cut-down version of PoA, seen recently in Chicago. It includes information about the scenes involving dementors, the Monster Book of Monsters and a general opinion on the movie as a whole. We cannot guarantee the authenticity of this review at this time, so read at your own discretion. Please be warned that the article contains some very strong language and movie spoilers.
Posted by Jamie on 02/24 | comments [63] | send to friend
Viktor Krum has been chosen
Novinite.com is reporting that a Bulgarian boy that is currently living in London was chosen to play the part of Viktor Krum in GoF.
Until the last moment, British casting directors hesitated whether the part should go to the London-living teenager, or to one of two other Krum wannabes. They were among the 46 candidates whose taped appearances were sent to London by a Bulgarian jury, led by producer Victor Bozhinov, who had this to say:
It was a tough choice for people in London, because they were impressed by many of the Bulgarian candidates.
Warner Brothers has not given any official confirmation on this, nor have released any names or pictures: as soon as we get word we'll let you all know.
Posted by Jamie on 02/24 | comments [57] | send to friend
Ask JKR a question!
CBBC Newsround is offering the chance for you to get your question answered by JK Rowling in the live webchat with her on March 4th, as part of celebrations for World Book Day. Newsround will be picking the best question and presenting it to the author on the day. You can submit your questions here.
Posted by Jamie on 02/24 | comments [61] | send to friend
New Japanese promo image
Salon du Sorciere has posted a brand new PoA picture from the promotional booklet being distributed in Japan.
Thanks to DanRadcliffe.com.
Posted by Emerson on 02/24 | comments [19] | send to friend
2006 Las Vegas Harry Potter Symposium
The 2006HP4Vegas committee has prepared a survey for members of the Harry Potter fandom. They wish to find out some of your preferences about hotels and activities as if you were interested in attending a symposium in Las Vegas in 2006. They're hoping to get a wide range of responses, to help them make this symposium the best it can be for everyone, and we encourage you to take a look and participate. Click here to take the survey.
Posted by Emerson on 02/24 | comments [19] | send to friend
Scarier new Azkaban trailer on its way
CBBC Newsround is reporting that a new, scarier Prisoner of Azkaban trailer is due out any time soon, but an exact date is still unknown.
The new trailer, with a run time of 1:45, has been given a 'PG' rating by the British Board of Film Classification in contrast to the 'U' (Universal) rating the first trailer was given. This means that while it should still be suitable for all audiences, some scenes may be too scary for younger children.
Posted by Damon on 02/24 | comments [42] | send to friend
New Potter Puppet Pals t-shirt
When they began selling Potter Puppet Pals t-shirts a few months ago, many of you asked if they would sell a shirt that said "Bother" on it. Well, now they are.
Posted by Emerson on 02/23 | comments [50] | send to friend
More information on the JKR online chat event
We now have more details on the online web chat for World Book Day that JK Rowling will be participating in on March 4th between 10am and 11am, where she will be answering fan questions as well as answering 12 special questions from the winners of a National School competition. She had this to say on her involvement:
"For me, being online is one of the best ways to get to Harry Potter fans; it's immediate, spontaneous and fun. So I'm thrilled to be taking part in the World Book Day Online Festival where I can talk to readers from around the world."
(Thanks to TLC.)
Posted by Jamie on 02/23 | comments [52] | send to friend
Daniel is one of the UK's top 20 richest teens
Daniel Radcliffe featured on the CBBC Newsround list of the UK top 20 richest teens at number 5. He is estimated to be worth around £10million. Others on the list included Charlotte Church, Keira Knightley and Prince Harry.
Posted by Jamie on 02/23 | comments [97] | send to friend
Guillermo del Toro has seen PoA
In an interview with Latino Review, 'Hellboy' director Guillermo del Toro revealed that he was able to see PoA in London, and has nothing but praise for it:
How was it? And is it darker from the other the two films?
Guillermo del Toro: It's absolutely fantastic. It's not only a beautiful Harry Potter film, it's an absolutely delight of a film period. Its just...Alfonso's imagination, for anyone who saw Little Princess, it's extremely rich and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is incredibly detailed, incredibly full of spectacle and intelligence. I mean I was blown away by it, I think it's going to be a huge success. I saw it in London and it's simply fantastic.
Would you have taken a project like Harry Potter?
Guillermo del Toro: They actually offered me Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban before Alfonso. Which is actually very good in terms of realizing the way Latino filmmakers are regarded. I was very sincere with what I said before. I love the Harry Potter universe, I love the books but I felt more passion towards doing HELLBOY. It was a project that I had been involved so long and if I didn't do it now, I could never get to do it. I'm extremely happy that Alfonso took it and he did a fantastic productive job. I think it's one the best children's movies I have ever seen in my life.
Thanks to Coming Soon.
Posted by Emerson on 02/23 | comments [58] | send to friend
New PoA clip
Today, the French TV show "Grand Ecran" showed a new Prisoner of Azkaban clip. It appears to be the trailer that we posted a few days ago, but we get a very short, previously-unseen glimpse of Lupin bundled up on the Hogwarts Express. Click here to see.
Thanks to Géraldine of L'univers de Harry Potter for sending this in!
Matthew's Edit: The video link has been fixed.
Posted by Emerson on 02/22 | comments [112] | send to friend
Snape in a dress? "Hilarious, no other way to describe it"
Matthew Lewis was on hand to answer a couple questions about the new movie that we were itching to ask:
Can you tell us what it was like to film the Boggart scene in PoA?
It was really cool, not only the bit with Alan Rickman but the rest of the scene is very funny too.
How different is Michael Gambon's portrayal of Dumbledore compared to the great Richard Harris?
Richard Harris was perfect for Dumbledore, there is no denying that. Michael Gambon from what I have seen has done a great job in keeping the magic of Dumbledore alive.
Was the atmosphere on the PoA set any different from the first two movies?
It wasn't different from the second but it was from the first. After the first film everybody knew each other and it was easier, you could relax more, which allowed you to do your job better. But all three were excellent to work on.
I've got to ask - how was it seeing Alan Rickman in the dress with the handbag?
Hilarious, no other way to describe it. He was really great with it too, very funny. He was still really intimidating, though.
Further questions will soon be posted that have been answered by Devon Murray and James and Oliver Phelps. Stay tuned! Remember, Matthew Lewis will be signing in person at the Celebrity Autograph Expo in March.
Posted by Jamie on 02/22 | comments [42] | send to friend
Run up to PoA competition!
As the run up to PoA continues, we're running another contest to tide you over until the movie is released. The task is to write the last few pages of Book 7 in no more than 1000 words. I'm looking for originality, style and a hint of magic in these pieces! The two best pieces will win a set of personalised autographs from Devon Murray (Seamus), Matthew Lewis (Neville) and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley). Please e-mail your entries to compentries at staff dot mugglenet dot com, to arrive no later than March 22nd. Good luck!
Posted by Jamie on 02/22 | comments [56] | send to friend
Previews of 2005 Harry Potter calendars
Thanks to Legofan1265 for pointing out that Amazon.com is now taking pre-orders for the 2005 Harry Potter calendars which depict scenes and images from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
2005 - Wall Movie Calendar
2005 - Wall Literary Calendar
2005 - Desk Movie Calendar
2005 - Day-to-Day Movie Calendar
2005 - Mini Wall Calendar
2005 - Mini Literary Calendar
Posted by Jamie on 02/22 | comments [51] | send to friend
Happy Birthday Julie Walters!
We want to wish a very happy birthday to Julie Walters, who portrays Mrs. Weasley in the HP movies. Her other starring roles include Calendar Girls and Billy Elliot and she was awarded her OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for services to drama in 1999.
Edit: Thanks to everyone who emailed!
Posted by Jamie on 02/22 | comments [32] | send to friend
Rain drives HP crew from Scotland
Sunday Mail is reporting that Scotland will be relegated to a supporting role in the next Harry Potter movie because it rains too much. The weather was so bad that the crew renamed Hogwarts wizard school 'Sogwarts' as they shot the third movie in Glencoe last year. The Highlands will only be used for scenic shots for the fourth movie, with the bulk of filming taking place in a drier location.
Thanks, Selina!
Posted by Emerson on 02/21 | comments [199] | send to friend
No Carol Bouquet in GoF
'Fluffy' writes in:
Carol Bouquet - who was said to have a part in the HP4 movie - said just 5 minutes ago on TV that she would not. It was just before the César's ceremony, which is like the French Oscars. She said that she's been contacted, but the studio didn't approve. She said, "they took a big one instead".
Thanks also to Winky for adding that Carol mentioned that GoF director Mike Newell wanted her for Madam Maxime, but the studios said no.
Posted by Emerson on 02/21 | comments [25] | send to friend
Rupert and Emma on 'Entertainment Now' tonight
Wandless Magic is reporting that Rupert and Emma will appear on Entertainment Now tonight on ITV1. Check your local listings for times (it airs at 4:10am for me!). Please note, ITV1 is a UK only station and cannot be found in America.
Posted by Jamie on 02/21 | comments [229] | send to friend
Celebrity Autograph Expo updates
For those of you who are planning on attending the Celebrity Autograph Expo in March, Ray Park (Darth Maul from Star Wars) has been added to the line up, which now includes Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Star Wars guests. You can view full details of the Expo here.
Posted by Jamie on 02/21 | comments [27] | send to friend
Happy Birthday Alan Rickman
Today, Alan Rickman (or Snape, as he's known by Harry Potter fans) celebrates his 58th birthday. We hope he has a great one!
Thanks, LeAnn, for reminding us!
Posted by Emerson on 02/20 | comments [114] | send to friend
40 years of Hurt
The Scotsman has an interesting interview with John Hurt (Mr. Ollivander), which discusses the highs and lows of his long career.
Posted by Jamie on 02/20 | comments [26] | send to friend
First PoA review online?
Entertainment Rewired has posted a Prisoner of Azkaban review that was sent in by a reader who claims to have seen an early rough cut of the film, because of his job. We can't yet verify the authenticity of this report - it could just be an attention-seeking fan with a good imagination - but we'll keep you posted if we hear anything.
Thanks to TLC.
Posted by Emerson on 02/20 | comments [124] | send to friend
Spanish OotP cover - more
El Cronista de Salem from ExpresoHogwarts.com has posted high-quality pictures of the front and back of the Spanish OotP, 2 days before the book is to be released.
Posted by Jamie on 02/19 | comments [41] | send to friend
PoA action figures unveiled
The new Prisoner of Azkaban action figures were on display at the 2004 New York Toy Fair, and you can see pictures at Figures.com.
Link thanks to Joe Schmoe via TLC.
Posted by Emerson on 02/19 | comments [66] | send to friend
English version of promo poster
Thanks to Ramiro for sending us an English version (he edited it himself) of the Japanese promo poster that was released recently, featuring the trio in front of Hogwarts with their wands out. You can view it here.
Posted by Jamie on 02/19 | comments [74] | send to friend
Mary GrandPre appearing at illustration exhibition
Marry GrandPre has signed on to be a part of the Norman Rockwell Museum's upcoming exhibition, "Women in Illustration: Contemporary Visions and Voices" in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The exhibition, which will feature over seventy groundbreaking works by today's foremost women illustrators, will include selections from Grand Pré's illustrations for Harry Potter and other children's books.
Posted by Jamie on 02/19 | comments [17] | send to friend
Emma Thompson article
Just noticed this article in my TV magazine on Emma Thompson and thought I would share it.
Posted by Jamie on 02/19 | comments [16] | send to friend
RotK overtakes Harry in Box Office records
The BBC reports that Lord of the Rings: Return of the King has overtaken Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone to become the second highest grossing film of all time, with Titanic still at number 1. You can see the figures here.
Posted by Jamie on 02/19 | comments [134] | send to friend
IGN interviews Robbie Coltrane
In addition to the previous interview with IGN, Robbie Coltrane followed up with a few more comments about PoA:
Q: Can you talk about the difference between working with [Azkaban Director Alfonso Cuaron] vs. working with Chris Columbus? What does he bring to Harry Potter?
He's got a different style of shooting. I think, I mean, you'd have to ask him. I know he was very keen to get out of the studio. [Harry Potter] was very studio-bound. That's the trouble with anything which essentially has a lot of bits that are physically impossible. You're left, stuck, in the studio. And that's a shame. You're making a movie. You don't want it to stay put, you want it to be a movie – to move. And I think he's been very keen to do that.
Q: How about his directing style vs. Chris? Is he more hands on? Does he let you do your thing?
You know Chris is always very hands-on ... one of the many things I liked about Chris was that he wasn't one of those directors who sits by the monitor and goes, "Again! No! Again!" Between takes he runs to the set and tells everyone what was wrong, so everyone knows what was wrong. So then you're trying to get it right next time, because you felt that it was an obvious thing that something that the lower director missed. (Everyone laughs.) No names! So yeah, he is very hands-on, and he's very good with the kids, too. I mean they're at a kind of strange and very odd age, 12, 13. So they kind of don't know whether to play with the train set or look at the nudie mags. And so he gets that because he know exactly how protected they need to be, but he also knows that they are semi-adults.
Posted by Jamie on 02/19 | comments [20] | send to friend
Chris Rankin tells all
HPANA has posted a wonderful - and lengthy - interview with Chris Rankin, or, Percy Weasley. I found one part in particular quite worthy of singling out:
What do you hope fans of the books get from the movies?
I reckon most of them find it quite bizarre, the true fans of the books I find don't necessarily like the movies. Every fan has a very different image of how they imagined Hogwarts and how they imagined the charactors to be. I think they get overprotective of their own imagery, but sometimes in the films there are bits - certainly in the third one - where you can read more into characters than what's in the book, because I think JK Rowling had a bit more to do with the script this time. With the direction Alfonso has taken it, he's sort of taken a huge left-hand turn at the traffic lights and gone off on a much different way. I think it's going to bring a lot more of the book out.
Posted by Emerson on 02/19 | comments [32] | send to friend
Pictures from Krum casting
Thanks to Emma for pointing us to these pictures from the Viktor Krum auditions in Bulgaria last week.
Posted by Emerson on 02/19 | comments [49] | send to friend
Hi-Res PoA photos
DanRadcliffe.com have some enormous, hi-res versions of PoA pictures that surfaced recently. You can find them under the heading "Hi-Res Photos of PoA...More."
Posted by Jamie on 02/18 | comments [69] | send to friend
Viktor Krum actor to be chosen within days?
The Bulgarian producer and casting director in charge of the Sofia casting, Victor Bozhinov, said the actor chosen to play the role of Victor Krum in GoF will be known within days. The name of Harry Potter's 17-year-old rival at quidditch will be announced simultaneously all over the world, Bozhinov stated.
Posted by Jamie on 02/18 | comments [32] | send to friend
New PoA teaser!
A new, 1-minute long Prisoner of Azkaban teaser trailer was aired today on the BBC's Film 2004 --
Video (courtesy HPANA)
Screenshots (via DanRadcliffe.com)
Thanks to everyone who wrote in!
Posted by Emerson on 02/17 | comments [166] | send to friend
Dumbledore doodles for charity
Michael Gambon and several other of the Harry Potter cast members have drawn pictures to be auctioned on eBay to raise money for Epilepsy Action and The Neurofibromatosis Association as part of National Doodle Day. You can check out the drawings on eBay UK here:
Michael Gambon (Dumbledore)
Richard Griffiths (Vernon Dursley)
Zoe Wanamaker (Madame Hooch)
Julie Walters (Mrs. Weasley)
Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid)
Miriam Margolyes (Professor Sprout)
You can read more about National Doodle Day on their website. (Thanks, TLC).
Posted by Jamie on 02/17 | comments [58] | send to friend
New LEGO and PoA promotional merchandise images
Row M went along to the New York Toy Show last weekend and managed to take a lot of photos of the brand new PoA LEGO range, Scholastic merchandise and updated Rubies' Harry Potter costumes. You can view the entire gallery here. (Thanks, TLC).
Posted by Jamie on 02/17 | comments [30] | send to friend
London producers yet to choose Krum
The London casting directors are lingering over the final selection of a Bulgarian for the part of Viktor Krum. It was previously announced that a decision should be reached on February 17. However, there is still no information about who will play the part.
Posted by Jamie on 02/17 | comments [32] | send to friend
PoA score destined for May release
The John Williams Fan Network states that the PoA score will be recorded in London next month and released on CD in May.
Posted by Jamie on 02/17 | comments [22] | send to friend
Gambon talks about his current and future roles
The Telegraph interviewed Sir Michael Gambon:
It's no surprise, then, that the great Gambon has been invited to play Hamm, the central figure in arguably the darkest of all [Samuel] Beckett's works, Endgame, which begins previews at the Albery Theatre on February 25. It's equally unsurprising, though, that "he took a lot of persuading", according to his director, Matthew Warchus.
He had this to say on his role as Professor Dumbledore:
"It's good fun. I enjoy playing that professor with a beard, and the people are very obliging. They'll shift their schedules to accommodate you."
Posted by Jamie on 02/17 | comments [12] | send to friend
Two HP birthdays to celebrate today
We'd like to wish a very happy 17th birthday to MuggleNet's big cheese Emerson Spartz, who is celebrating his golden birthday today. At the risk of him being annoyed by me sucking up, I would just like to say that Emerson is a really great guy and I feel privileged to know him.
Also celebrating their day of birth is HP actress Bonnie Wright (Ginny) who is now 13 years of age.
Jamie's Edit: I'd also like to express my gratitude to Emerson "Carrot Cake" Spartz and wish him a very happy birthday!
Emerson's Edit: For clarification: he just made that nickname up.
Posted by Ben on 02/17 | comments [196] | send to friend
Dan Radcliffe SFX Magazine interview
Just realized I mistyped the URL for the Dan Radcliffe SFX magazine interview from yesterday - sorry! Here it is.
Posted by Emerson on 02/17 | comments [7] | send to friend
Viktorious choice: could Krum be chosen tomorrow?
The destiny of one of the 56 Bulgarians approved in the Sofia casting for Viktor Krum will be determined tomorrow. Just a few days ago Bulgarian producer Victor Bozhinov, who was in charge of the Sofia selection, said that the English casting directors have sent encouraging signals about the line-up from the casting of Bulgarian wannabes.
Posted by Jamie on 02/16 | comments [55] | send to friend
Video of Jason Isaacs from the BAFTA awards
Jason Isaacs was at the BAFTA ceremony last night to present an award. I recorded his appearance, which you can download here. (Right click and "Save Target As...") Unfortunately, the sound didn't record very well, so you will have to turn your speakers up to hear the audio.
Posted by Jamie on 02/16 | comments [19] | send to friend
More PoA promotional images
Four more pictures from the Prisoner of Azkaban promotional booklet have surfaced today at the Japanese HP site Pottermania.
Thanks to Winky from French site PWO for the tip.
Posted by Emerson on 02/16 | comments [116] | send to friend
"Real" Spanish OotP cover
Harry Latino has sent us the "real" Spanish Order of the Phoenix cover, albeit a small one. Check it out.
Posted by Emerson on 02/16 | comments [33] | send to friend
Chris Rankin interview
There's a new interview with Percy up on ChrisRankin.com.
Posted by Emerson on 02/16 | comments [16] | send to friend
New PoA pics - first look at 'Monster Book of Monsters'
A Prisoner of Azkaban promotional booklet containing some new pictures (there's a great one of Harry and Hermione) is currently being distributed in some movie theaters in Japan, and thanks to Salon du Sorciere, we have scans.
Also thanks to Lianne, Ge and Sammy for bringing this to our attention.
Posted by Emerson on 02/16 | comments [156] | send to friend
British Academy Awards screenshots
Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson and Jason Isaacs all appeared on the BAFTA awards that aired on BBC1 tonight. I took a few screenshots, which you can view here.
Posted by Jamie on 02/15 | comments [31] | send to friend
January Contest Winners
We know many of you have been wondering what happened with the Alivan's contest winners, and we must admit, it's one of the things that disappeared due to the t-shirt problems (which we're resolving at the moment... orders coming soon!). Unfortunately, you aren't mistaken, there were no winners for December. There actually were winners, but they never responded to our messages, so we're getting two new winners for December's contest and will contact them accordingly. Also, today is February 15th, so two new winners will be selected this evening to win for this month. In the meantime, we must congratulate the two winners for January:
First off, is our broom winner, Lorenzo from Las Vegas, NV, USA. He is 12 and enjoys Harry Potter in both book and LEGO format. He chose the Scarlet Falcon broom from Alivan's. Our wand winner for January was Heather in Denver, CO, USA who chose the Holly/Ebony combination wand from Alivan's. Congratuations to them!
Don't forget, MuggleNet has a drawing every month for a broom and wand winner. You can enter by clicking the button right under the layout changer in the right column. If you don't want to wait to win or can't enter, you're always welcome to order from Alivan's... the best shop online for wands, brooms and other wizard-wares, and an official sponsor of MuggleNet.
UPDATE: For those of you who are confused about this, I've talked with Alivan's and you do not have to re-enter the contest every month. Your entry will roll over into the next month if you've already registered.
Posted by Damon on 02/15 | comments [18] | send to friend
Reminder: Stephen Fry to host British Academy Film Awards
Stephen Fry, the voice behind the UK audio books, will be presenting and hosting tonight's British Academy Film Awards airing on BBC1 at 9pmGMT. The awards take place in Leicester Square, London, which is the showground for all the UK premieres.
Posted by Jamie on 02/15 | comments [20] | send to friend
Fans serve up Valentine's Day present for Dan
Many of you will remember that one of Dan's New Year's resolutions was to learn to cook. The staff at DanRadcliffe.com and the fans on their forums worked hard to create a cookbook for Dan, which he received on Valentine's Day. He replied today with this message:
Dear Jenna, the Staff at Dan Radcliffe.com and all the Fans
Thank you soooooooooo much for the amazing recipe book to get me started. I have to admit my resolution hasn't gone well so far this year - far too much homework, revision, exams etc. However, now that I have this fabulous book I will make sure I try some of the recipes. I will probably start with one of my favourite dishes - Spaghetti Carbonara which was donated by Elena from Italy and Brittany from USA. I promise I will let you know how I progress. I am always overwhelmed by the time and effort that went into this book and particularly from Jenna who wrote them all out by hand - I'm speechless!! Thank you ...thank you.
DAN
Posted by Jamie on 02/15 | comments [39] | send to friend
Dan Radcliffe interview in SFX magazine
The latest issue of UK sci-fi fanzine SFX has an interview with one Daniel Radcliffe.
Thanks to Veritaserum!
Posted by Emerson on 02/15 | comments [54] | send to friend
London producers impressed with Krum line up
The casting directors in London who will be choosing who will play Viktor Krum have sent encouraging signals about the line-up flown in from the preliminary casting session in Bulgaria.
Fifty-six out of six hundred boys were approved at the Sofia casting for the part and divided into two different groups judged by their appearance. The Bulgarian jury thinks that the real Viktor Krum could be found in a group of 26 boys.
Posted by Jamie on 02/14 | comments [43] | send to friend
New PoA picture
Thanks to Mugglethai.com for this new PoA picture, showing a deep-in-thought Hermione with Harry in the background.
Posted by Jamie on 02/14 | comments [109] | send to friend
Ultimate Unofficial Guide Fan Appreciation Sweepstakes
Wizarding World Press, authors of the "Ultimate Unofficial Guide to the Mysteries of Harry Potter", have announced the details of their new fan appreciation contest where, among other things, they'll be giving away a trip for two on HP Fan Trips' England adventure next June. It's a Harry Potter fan's dream vacation.
Over 80 people have signed up to go on the trip - if you want to go, don't procrastinate! (And if you do register, be sure to tell them who sent you!)
Posted by Emerson on 02/13 | comments [79] | send to friend
Honorary degree for JKR
JK Rowling is to receive one of the Edinburgh University's highest accolades, the degree of doctor honoris causa, in early July.
Posted by Emerson on 02/13 | comments [41] | send to friend
JKR #2 on list of Britain's most influential people
JK Rowling was #2 on the BBC's list of Britain's cultural movers and shakers, second only to the creator of the iPod, Jonathan Ive.
Thanks, Bryan!
Posted by Emerson on 02/12 | comments [45] | send to friend
Thompson on Trelawney
Emma Thompson talked briefly with Empire Online about her role as Trelawney in PoA:
"She was so much fun to play, I decided that, since she was someone who saw into the future, she had to be someone who couldn’t see anything at all in the present. Like where she was going, her clothing, anything. I decided to dress her slightly differently, and had wonderful co-operation from my director and designer and everything."
She also mentioned that, in April, she will start filming Nanny McPhee, the self-written adaptation of the children's "Nurse Matilda" series.
Thanks, Nick!
Posted by Emerson on 02/12 | comments [44] | send to friend
More photos from the Japanese Harry Potter store
HP4U have posted several close up photos of the official Harry Potter store that opened in Japan recently, including brand new images of a Defense Against the Dark Arts textbook (and a transcript of what the book says) on werewolves and a crystal orb, presumably used in Divination. (Thanks, Tony!)
Posted by Jamie on 02/11 | comments [54] | send to friend
Update: Celebrity Autograph Expo
Final details of the Celebrity Autograph Expo that will take place in March can be found here. Alternatively, click the link at the top of the main MuggleNet page to go directly to the information. To summarise, Matthew Lewis, James and Oliver Phelps and Devon Murray will be attending three locations in Southern California and Salt Lake City for a celebrity signing in March - check the link for full details!
Posted by Jamie on 02/11 | comments [48] | send to friend
More Tintin rumors
Dark Horizons, Ain't it Cool and MovieHole have all posted updates to the Rupert Grint-for-Tintin rumors that have been flying around the net. DH's summary:
Moviehole reports that there are actually two “Tintin” films potentially in the works. Aside from Steven Spielberg’s planned project, last year's Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski is also purportedly interested in trying to bring the European adventurer to the big screen. Polanski is apparently eyeing the “Tintin in Tibet” comic to be used as the film's storyline.
Spielberg's version though is ahead and currently undergoing casting considerations. Two names being branded about are Rupert Grint ("Harry Potter") and Jamie Bell ("Billy Elliot"). Elliot is said to be a favourite choice of the director, but “since he only wants to do just one film, not two or more, Rupert Grint was then mentioned”.
Thanks to Colin and Brooke.
Posted by Emerson on 02/11 | comments [50] | send to friend
New PoA trailer sounds on the way
Magic Box music is currently working on bringing us a brand new tune for the next PoA trailer. The company has created trailer themes for a variety of films, including the first two Harry Potter movies. Check the news page on their website for a photo of John Williams and two of their composers. (Thanks to TLC.)
Posted by Jamie on 02/10 | comments [53] | send to friend
Strike could mean Italian PoA release date is not met
A strike by Italy's dubbers could jeopardize the day-and-date releases of big Hollywood pics including "Troy" and "The Day After Tomorrow" in May, and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" in early June. Just as actors in the U.S. are holding contract talks, the thesps who give English-speaking actors a voice in Italy are in the middle of a contract renewal dispute. They want a wage hike and are fighting what they call unreasonably short deadlines for delivering a dubbed pic:
"We want 20 days to work on a movie, not just five, as is the case now," said a spokesman for the union --- called AIDAC --- which started the all-out strike on Friday.
Let's hope things get sorted out quickly! (Thanks, TLC).
Posted by Jamie on 02/10 | comments [37] | send to friend
Andrew Wilson answers questions about Greek translation
We caught up with Andrew Wilson, who has just finished translating Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone into classic Greek, and asked him a few questions regarding his work:
Had you read the Harry Potter books before you applied to translate Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?
No! I read the book chapter by chapter as I translated - I wanted to keep the freshness of discovery, thinking that if I was amused or excited by anything it would be more likely tio come across in the Greek - rather than if it was all a bit stale.
Translating and researching the book must have been a huge and momentous task. Were there any points at which you wished you hadn't taken it on?
Yes - when I was halfway through my allotted time and only about a quarter through the book!
How did you go about translating the book?
First I read as much as I could of original Greek that was relevant to the JKR style and subject matter - especially Lucian, who wrote in the 3rd cent AD (but in the style and vocab of 600 years earlier). His most famous work is "The True Story" which he says contains not a word of truth. It contains a trip to the moon, a visit to an island made of cheese, and being swallowed by a whale, on a forested island in whose stomach his hero lives for a considerable time (and much more). I worked either at home, or in a university library surrounded by dictionaries, grammar books, and the works of Lucian and other Greek authors.
Now that you've finished translating it, what will your thoughts be when you see the finished product on the shelves?
Relieved! It's taken a long time proof reading and getting the Greek on the jacket right - there are no ancient Greek typesetters! It will look like all the other HP books - apart from the Greek!
Thanks, Andrew! Further details of the translation will soon be available here. (page will be available in a few days)
Posted by Jamie on 02/10 | comments [21] | send to friend
"Have You Seen This Wizard?" shirts back in stock
The Sirius Blank Wanted Ad t-shirts are available again at Hot Topic.
Thanks to Siriusly-Gary.net, and everyone else who sent this in!
Posted by Emerson on 02/09 | comments [67] | send to friend
Rupert Grint to be Tintin?
I've been getting a lot of reports that Rupert Grint is the front-runner for the lead role in Steven Spielberg's "Tintin" movie series. I'm unsure of the origin of these reports, so consider this a rumor, but nothing more.
Posted by Emerson on 02/08 | comments [151] | send to friend
OotP released in Russia
The Russian translation of book 5 was released yesterday in, well, Russia. (Thanks to Roxette House for the tip.)
Posted by Emerson on 02/08 | comments [43] | send to friend
Disney Adventures scans and "secrets"
Huge thanks to Rachel for sending us in the scans from Disney Adventures magazine, which you can view here.
Also, Patrick sent in the ten "secrets" that appeared in the magazine, which detail objects and events coming up in the movie, and include some quotes from the cast. Be warned though, they DO contain spoilers. Check them out here.
Posted by Jamie on 02/08 | comments [115] | send to friend
First HP book translated into classical Greek
Andrew Wilson, a classics teacher from Bedford who was given a year to translate Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone into classic Greek, has just recently completed his translation which is set to be published soon. We caught up with Andrew and asked him a few questions, which will be posted as soon as possible.
Posted by Jamie on 02/08 | comments [44] | send to friend
PoA length set at 135 minutes?
Thanks to Winky of PWO for pointing out that Amazon (France) has the length of the PoA DVD listed as 135 minutes (2 hours 15 minutes). This seems a little short: treat it as a rumour until we get confirmation.
Posted by Jamie on 02/08 | comments [81] | send to friend
Disney Adventures magazine has PoA article
March's edition of Disney Adventures magazine has a full article on PoA, containing never before seen photos and information:
'There are 1,100 teacups magically stacked in Trelawney's classroom.'
'The Shrieking Shack really shakes, rattles, and rolls (without special effects) because of its location: a windy hillside.'
'There was an entire team of people whose only job was to create wrappers for the thousands of candies in Honeydukes.'
Does anyone have a copy of the magazine and a scanner? If so, please send any scans to mugglenet at onetel dot com. Thanks to TLC for the above quotes.
Posted by Jamie on 02/08 | comments [28] | send to friend
Happy Birthday John Williams!
Legendary composer John Williams turns 72 today. His many scores include ET, Star Wars, Jurassic Park and, of course, all three Harry Potter movies. Happy birthday John - can't wait to hear the full PoA score!
Posted by Jamie on 02/08 | comments [51] | send to friend
WB approve 56 Krums
A total of 56 boys, divided into two different groups judged by their appearance, were approved by the judges at the Sofia casting for the part of Viktor Krum. The casting director, Bozhinov, explained that some of the kids strictly match "the dark hair, thick eyebrows and a slightly bent nose" look, while the other boys were more athletic build and robust. He also revealed that there were some Krum wannabes that didn't match the needed look but were "very cute guys".
When asked whether the Bulgarian boys stand a real chance of becoming a part of the next Harry Potter blockbuster, Bozhinov explained that his job was to find the most appropriate candidates, but producers in London are to decide. The London approved boys will be taken to England and the movie producers will decide who is the most suitable one. In Bozhinov's words they will judge upon the candidates' acting skills.
Posted by Jamie on 02/08 | comments [56] | send to friend
Newsround's coverage of the Cho auditions
CBBC Newsround has posted their story on the Cho Chang auditions that took place today.
Posted by Emerson on 02/07 | comments [117] | send to friend
Cho Chang auditions - videos!
I spent the day in London covering the Cho Chang auditions and managed to talk with a few of the thousands of hopeful auditionees, as well as some footage of the scene around Pineapple Studios, where the auditions took place. You can view the full video here, which is the first video on MuggleNet's new "MuggleNet Movies" page, which will showcase all interviews and special videos that we have.
I met up with Lizo (from CBBC...the guy interviewing JKR and Steve Kloves on the CoS DVD) and asked him to say a special message to you all, which appears at the end of the video. He also sent this signed message to MuggleNet.
EDIT: Here is our first report of the final stages of the audition, thanks to Shuo Zhang.
Posted by Jamie on 02/07 | comments [217] | send to friend
Final call for enthusiastic writers for project
I know this has been posted a few times before, but we are in need of some hardworking and enthusiastic writers for a special MuggleNet project (which is very near completion). If you are interested in helping, please contact Raxx on AIM at AceBobX or email him here. Please include a description of two rooms in the Harry Potter universe: one from Hogwarts and one from a place of your choosing.
Posted by Jamie on 02/06 | comments [68] | send to friend
Tom Felton advises potential Cho Changs
Tom Felton has given out advice to the hopefuls who will be auditioning tomorrow at Pineapple Studios for the role of Cho Chang:
Tom, who plays Draco Malfoy, said it's good to make the casting people laugh, as it'll stick in their minds. "If you can make them remember you, then it helps," he said. "Obviously being a good actor helps too!"
Tom also added this on filming PoA:
"There's a new director (Alfonso Cuaron) and new cast members, which is always a good laugh because they always fit in perfectly," he said. "There's some location shooting in Scotland and new places I've never been to before so it's been a good laugh, an all-round good experience."
Emerson's Note: Jamie will be at the auditions tomorrow, so if you see him walking by, make sure you say hello!
Posted by Jamie on 02/06 | comments [117] | send to friend
Chamber of Secrets holding another secret?
After quite a few long (and excruciating) months, the sleuths at MuggleNet's New Clues Forums (official forums for the dicussion of Wizarding World Press's book New Clues to Harry Potter: Book Five) have made some headway on another one of the three subplots uncovered by Master Sleuths Galadriel Waters, Professor Astre Mithrandir, and E. L. Fossa.
It seems J.K.R. may have been hinting at something very secretively... possible new goings on in the Chamber of Secrets -- right under Hogwarts itself! See the sleuths' ingenious findings explained here... but don't forget, even with as much as they've found, there's still more wrapped up in this secret...
SUMMARY: Eric has written up a summary of this subplot, which has been approved by Galadriel Waters, for those of you would like (slightly) less reading.
Posted by Damon on 02/05 | comments [144] | send to friend
Tom Felton at Empire Awards
Tom Felton attended the recent 2004 Empire Films Awards, and a picture of him was included in their gallery. (Thanks, Maureen!)
Jamie's Edit: You can also view a picture of Jason Isaacs from the awards here, courtesy of Gettyimages.
Posted by Emerson on 02/05 | comments [163] | send to friend
John Hurt ejected from London lap-dancing bar
Harry Potter actor John Hurt - who recently confirmed he will reprise his Ollivander role in GoF - has been ejected from a London lap-dancing bar for being drunkenly offensive to staff. (Thanks, "JC sugrue"!)
Posted by Emerson on 02/05 | comments [78] | send to friend
Emma Thompson praises HP3 director
Yahoo! News:
"Oh it was so nice. [Director] Alfonso Cuaron's the nicest man in the world and the kids were so lovely," she told us before revealing that she hopes to still be in the role by the time the fifth book is filmed because her character "has a nervous breakdown which I'm very much looking forward to 'cos they'll be no acting required, just the waving of an empty bottle."
Thanks, Geoffrey!
Posted by Emerson on 02/05 | comments [46] | send to friend
Official HP store opens in Japan
An official Harry Potter merchandise shop has opened up in Japan, and Charmed By Dan has a report with some great pictures, including some of Harry's Firebolt!
Thanks, Kate!
Posted by Emerson on 02/05 | comments [52] | send to friend
Viktor Krum actor to be announced in two weeks
The name of the Bulgarian boy chosen to play the part of Viktor Krum in the next Harry Potter movie will be known in two weeks, Sofia casting Director Victor Bozhinov told 24 Chasa daily, as the auditioning rolled into its second and final day on Thursday.
Hundreds of kids and teenagers flocked to "Studentski Dom" on the two consecutive days of the casting, in the hope of clinching the role of Viktor Krum. Many of them were accompanied by their parents, anxiously instructing the bidders in how to make a good impression.
Posted by Jamie on 02/05 | comments [67] | send to friend
Great 'Azkaban' set report
Thanks a bunch to Winky for our latest Prisoner of Azakban set report, from the French magazine "One". Click here to read the translated version of the report, along with quite a few scans from the article.
Posted by Matthew on 02/04 | comments [74] | send to friend
New PoA trailer being tested
iFilm is currently showing its surveyers several unreleased trailers for upcoming blockbusters, including one for the third movie. It looks like WB is testing the waters.
You can try to sign up to survey it at the link above, but they may already have enough people. Thanks, Matt, for the tip!
Posted by Emerson on 02/04 | comments [100] | send to friend
Update on CoS Forums situation
For all concerned about CoS Forums closure: We are currently working through several technical problems that concern our host. As some of you reported, you were getting error messages telling you the server was busy. These problems are still ongoing, however the plan at present to reopen the forum on Sunday morning, around 11am GMT. It is unlikely the site will remain closed beyond that date, even if we cannot fix the present problem. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused.
-CoS Forum Admins
Posted by Jamie on 02/04 | comments [34] | send to friend
Thousands show up at Sofia's Krum casting
Novinite.com has on on-location report from the first day of the Viktor Krum casting session in Bulgaria.
Posted by Emerson on 02/04 | comments [26] | send to friend
Hurt to return as Ollivander role in fourth movie
In an interview in this month's Empire magazine, John Hurt has confirmed that he will be returning to play Mr. Ollivander in Goblet of Fire.
"I'm in four, not three. I was going to turn it down, but I was told by my girlfriend and my agent that if I didn't do it my children would never speak to me."
His kids have the right idea. Thanks, Jo!
Posted by Emerson on 02/03 | comments [50] | send to friend
HP in "The Whiteboard" comic
Harry Potter got a mention in web comic "The Whiteboard" last October.
It's a bit old, I just had to post this because it (very distantly) connects two of my favorite things. Although, this particular one doesn't mention it, it's a paintball web comic.
And for those of you that don't know, the "Kotter" they mention is from the old TV sitcom "Welcome Back Kotters".
Thanks, Tim!
Posted by Emerson on 02/03 | comments [32] | send to friend
Queen invites JKR to palace to celebrate Woman's Day
Queen Elizabeth II has invited JK Rowling and 200 other woman to Buckingham Palace next month in celebration of Woman's Day.
Thanks, Keng!
Posted by Emerson on 02/03 | comments [28] | send to friend
Spanish OotP release date and cover
Thanks to Expreso Hogwarts for letting us know that the Spanish translation of the fifth book, Order of the Phoenix, is to be released February 21st. Check out the cover here.
Posted by Emerson on 02/03 | comments [36] | send to friend
200 Krum hopefuls to attend casting session
Over 200 Bulgarian teens are expected to audition for the role of Krum in Sofia on February 4th and 5th when the casting takes place.
Posted by Emerson on 02/03 | comments [42] | send to friend
Letter from JKR to adult fans
Thanks to HPANA for linking us to a letter from J.K. Rowling to Ali Wildgoose who, last year, organized a project involving older Harry Potter fans entitled The Letter Box. Its purpose was to show JK how many adult fans she had. She wrote back with this:
Dear International Association of Potter Fans,
What can I say? Rarely do I receive such letters, and never before in one beautifully packaged collection..
I apologize most sincerely for the long wait for a response. You congratulated me on his birth - and no, he's not a Squib - but David is indeed the main reason that I am horrendously behind on my correspondence. Well - David and book 6 which (before the press start up again with the writer's block stories) is flowing like a mountain stream.
With many many thanks for sending me such a treat, I am
Yours most sincerely,
(signed) JKRowling
(Jo)
Ms. Wildgoose's response and updates on the project can be found here.
Posted by Eric on 02/02 | comments [82] | send to friend
MuggleNet T-Shirts Update
Hello everyone. I know you've waited a while but today we sent out the last of the orders (except for 5... if one of the 5 is yours, you need to contact us because it's about misprinted XL t-shirts). All orders should arrive within 2-3 days.
For those of you with orders that were sent almost a week ago, we're as clueless as you as to their location. Since they have probably been lost by the post office, we will either refund the charges by mail, or you can also opt to wait until our second order and have shirts shipped to you again as soon as possible. We apologize but this is beyond our control this time. Thanks to everyone for their patience.
The shirt status page can be viewed here.
Posted by Damon on 02/02 | comments [42] | send to friend
Celebrity Signing Event in March
Some of you will remember I wrote about a special signing that Matt Lewis, Oliver and James Phelps and Devon Murray are doinng in March of this year. I've now received a few updates to the schedule. The list of guests will also include Daniel Logan (Bobafett in Star Wars) and Sala Baker (Sauron in LotR).
The signings will take place in California on March 13-14 and Salt Lake City on March 20.
The California location is as follows:
Westfield Shoppingtown MainPlace
2800 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA, 92705
Website
More details will come shortly. These details are pretty close to the final schedule: I will post full details on a separate page once I get confirmation.
Posted by Jamie on 02/02 | comments [61] | send to friend
High-res version of new PoA trailer
Thanks to Cinderz we now have high-resolution versions of the new Prisoner of Azkaban trailer that was displayed during the Super Bowl pre-show.
NOTE: The links are back online now, but only a maxmimum of 200 connections can be made simultaneously, so if you get an error, try downloading later. We apologize for the links going offline earlier, but it was the reason the site was slow to load or failed to load entirely.
Posted by Emerson on 02/02 | comments [131] | send to friend
Paperback OotP release dates
The paperback edition of Order of the Phoenix is to be released on July 10th, 2004 in England, and August 10th, 2004 in the US.
Posted by Emerson on 02/02 | comments [26] | send to friend
Bulgarian boy cast as Krum unlikely to get hefty Hollywood pay
The Bulgarian boy who hopefully will be selected for the part of Victor Krum in the fourth Harry Potter film is not likely to get the hefty pay of a Hollywood star, Bulgarian Casting Director Victor Bozhinov said in an interview for Trud Daily.
The chance to star in the movie and become an international celebrity has gripped the nation's teenagers, but Bozhinov expressed serious doubts that the role could bring wealth as well as international popularity.
Posted by Emerson on 02/02 | comments [28] | send to friend
CBS shows new PoA trailer
Several reports are coming in that the show "Nickeolodeon takes over the Super Bowl" showed a new PoA trailer today. Click here for a detailed look at what is in the trailer.
Edit: Screenshots of the Rupert/Emma interview can be found here and a transcript is located here.
Update: Videos of the show are now up, courtesy of DanRadcliffe.com:
Trailer:
RealMedia
Windows Media Player
Interview:
Windows Media Player
Posted by Jamie on 02/01 | comments [382] | send to friend
Carole Bouquet in GoF?
Rumor has it that French actress Carole Bouquet (filmography - pictures) has won a part in GoF, perhaps being cast as Madame Maxime or Fleur Delacour. Mike Newell apparently said this in french magazine Studio, but I'd take this with a grain of salt until we get official confirmation. (Thanks to TLC!)
Emerson's Note: Back in December, "Cinémascope", on the French TV station MCM, reported the same.
Posted by Jamie on 02/01 | comments [57] | send to friend
Reminder: HP cast on CBS today
Just a reminder that members of the HP cast will feature on Nickelodeon's "Nickelodeon takes over the Super Bowl" today at 11amEST/10amCST on CBS. If anyone can get a transcript or screencaps, please send them to mugglenet at onetel dot com. (Thanks, Natalie!)
Posted by Jamie on 02/01 | comments [81] | send to friend
Update on Krum casting in Bulgaria
The casting for the role of Viktor Krum will take place at the "Studentski Dom" in Sofia on two successive days - February 4th and 5th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Candidates must be between 15 and 19, which is a new requirement together with the need for fluent English, good health and a resemblance to Krum's description in the books.
If anyone auditions or manages to go to the auditions, send us any pictures you get and a report and we'll post it together with credit.
Posted by Jamie on 02/01 | comments [21] | send to friend
 
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