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News Archive
| New Wizard of the Month on JKR.com |
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The calendar to honor a new Wizard for the month of June: Elfrida Clagg (1612 - 1687) Chieftaness of Warlock’s Council Posted by Andrew on 05/31 | comments [122] | send to friend | submit news |
| Scholastic announces contest for US libraries |
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The American Potter book publisher announced
today a contest for one lucky library to win a signed copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Entries are due in by June 30th, and the winner will be notified on July 1st. You might remember that last year, Scholastic gave a signed copy of OOTP to the New York Public Library. Thanks to everyone who e-mailed in with the link! Posted by Andrew on 05/31 | comments [114] | send to friend | submit news |
| Arthur Levine to read children's manuscript for charity |
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"Brenda's Auction" is giving the winning bidder of their charity auction a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have their story read by one of the top execs in the book business, Arthur Levine-- the American editor of the Harry Potter series. The charity auction, benefiting juveniles with diabetes, runs until 12:00 AM eastern tonight and the current bid is set at over $300. Thanks to LadyD for the tip! Posted by Andrew on 05/31 | comments [70] | send to friend | submit news |
| Harry Potter soundtrack 16th best... of all time |
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Classic FM recently gave 44,000 listeners a chance to vote on their favourite movie soundtrack of all time. The Harry Potter soundtrack, composed by John Williams, came in at #16 on the list. Thanks to TLC.
Posted by Ciaran on 05/30 | comments [174] | send to friend | submit news |
| POA wins best movie at Spaceys |
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At last night's Spacey Awards, Prisoner of Azkaban was dubbed the year's favourite movie, beating out The Incredibles, I, Robot, Shrek 2 and Spider-Man 2. The general manager and vice-president of the Space channel (which produces the Spaceys) admitted that Spider-Man 2 was favourite to win over POA. "We thought it (Potter) might skew a bit younger than the average Space viewer, but at the end of the day... that one was a fairly tight race."
Posted by Ciaran on 05/30 | comments [109] | send to friend | submit news |
| Goblet of Fire movie and trailer rankings |
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has compiled a list of the best movie trailers with the Goblet of Fire trailer at #10 and War of the Worlds filling the top spot. Also, Coming Soon is running a poll asking movie-goers which end-of-year movie they are most anticipating. At the moment, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is at #1 with 40% of the votes. Thanks to everyone who wrote in! Posted by Ciaran on 05/30 | comments [85] | send to friend | submit news |
| HBP 'special edition' for December release in Australia |
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Allen and Unwin, Australian distributors of the Harry Potter books, have stated that the "special edition" of the sixth book will be released down-under at the beginning of December. This edition of HBP will be available in October in the UK, and is retailing on Amazon.co.uk
at £21. Thanks to HPFZ&l
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Posted by Ciaran on 05/30 | comments [47] | send to friend | submit news |
| Harry Potter victorious at Kids' Choice Awards |
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It was recently revealed that at the Philippines Nickelodeon Pinoy Kids' Choice Awards, the Harry Potter series won in the Favourite Book category. Additionally, Prisoner of Azkaban was named the Favourite Movie. Thanks to DR.com via Katy! Posted by Ciaran on 05/30 | comments [92] | send to friend | submit news |
| Hundreds apply for Irish version of COS |
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The
Sunday Times reported today that over 600 Irish boys and girls applied to be the voice of Harry Potter in an Irish-language film version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, which we told you about last week. Thanks to Liz for the heads-up! Posted by Ciaran on 05/29 | comments [159] | send to friend | submit news |
| GOF video game reviews and pics |
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IGN
were both able to preview it at the gaming convention E3. Thanks to Adam and Theo for the links! Posted by Emerson on 05/28 | comments [104] | send to friend | submit news |
| GOF.com adds e-mail notifications |
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The teaser website for the upcoming Goblet of Fire movie has been updated to include a sign-up form that lets you recieve an e-mail informing of site updates. (Thanks, Hannah!)
Posted by Andrew on 05/27 | comments [75] | send to friend | submit news |
| HBP e-book 'unlikely' |
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| After Star Wars, "few franchises left to geek out about" |
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We're cited as an example of "superfans" in an Associated Press article
just about every newspaper in the country is running. They seem to think that just because we count down to the release of book 6 to the second that means we're obsessive... which is pretty true. If there’s hope for a new legion of obsessives, it could come from Harry Potter. Just as “Star Wars” fans attend midnight premieres (apparently the designated hour of the superfan), Potter fans lines blocks for each new book at the witching hour. One fan site, mugglenet.com, currently counts down the next installment, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” to the second. Posted by Emerson on 05/27 | comments [297] | send to friend | submit news |
| Harry Potter mentioned in 'Miss Mab' comic |
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Today, Miss Mab contained a comical reference to Harry Potter. Thanks to Sarah!
Posted by Ciaran on 05/27 | comments [108] | send to friend | submit news |
| Yates comments on OOTP hold-up |
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Today there was a small article in The Independent about the politics behind shooting certain scenes for the next Harry Potter installment. Right now Order of the Phoenix director David Yates needs to secure 17 different councils to shoot the scenes for the next movie, and some of them are not being cooperative. "A highlight of the superhero's next film outing will (hopefully) see Potter, played by Daniel Radcliffe leading a high-speed broomstick chase, James Bond-style, down the Thames. Unfortunately, the film's director, David Yates, who is currently masterminding pre-production, says that several local councils are refusing to play ball. "So far, we have spent a lot of time on boats on the Thames," he tells me. "I want to do a great big wizard chase past the London landmarks and it is going to be very exciting, but it has not been easy to set up." Yates has assigned the task of sorting all this out to his location manager over the next four months. Filming for OOTP is scheduled to begin next spring. Thanks to Sue at TLC for the tip. Posted by Jenna on 05/27 | comments [310] | send to friend | submit news |
| John Williams wins soundtrack composer award |
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For his work on both Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and The Terminal, John Williams has won the soundtrack
composer award at the Classical Brit Awards in London. Congratulations, John!
Posted by Ciaran on 05/26 | comments [135] | send to friend | submit news |
| JKR: HBP 'leaks' easy to make up |
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Jo Rowling has updated the news section of her official site regarding the recent rumor that a manuscript of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince had been leaked. This resulted in residents of a town where the book is being printed suddenly placing bets on a certain character dying. Says Jo: Please remember that allegations of 'leaks' concerning deaths in 'Half-Blood Prince' are very easy to make. Any comment I make on such rumours would be a spoiler, so I'll just repeat: keep those barrels of salt handy. She also states that she never posts on fan sites and urges fans not to be fooled by impostors. In an update to the Rubbish Bin, Jo comments on a story entitled, "JKR has said that 'Half-Blood Prince' is her best book yet." Thanks to everyone who wrote in! Posted by Ciaran on 05/26 | comments [161] | send to friend | submit news |
| Pattinson and Ianevski at House of Wax Premiere |
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Thanks to Keith for sending in the following photos of Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory) and Stan Ianevski (Viktor Krum) at the House of Wax premiere in Leicester Square, London. Robert and Stan Robert Stan Posted by Jamie on 05/26 | comments [177] | send to friend | submit news |
| MuggleNet's HBP spoiler policy |
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We're sure some of you are concerned about coming across plot spoilers during your visits here, but you needn't worry! If we get plot-sensitive information, we will post it, but the text will be black and you'll have to highlight it to read it. We will never reveal to you anything you don't want to know. That's our promise.
Posted by Emerson on 05/25 | comments [182] | send to friend | submit news |
| "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good" |
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New shirt from WB. Thanks to TLC< ;/a>. Edit: They've just sold out! Posted by Laura on 05/25 | comments [154] | send to friend | submit news |
| COS and POA movie scripts online |
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Chamber
of Secrets script Prisoner of Azkaban script Reader Cassiopaya points out that in the script, Lupin actually does tell Harry that James was a stag animagus, but it must have gotten cut from the final version. Posted by Emerson on 05/25 | comments [155] | send to friend | submit news |
| Pattinson, Ianevski speak |
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Empire Online had the good fortune to bump in to Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory) and Stanislav Ianevski (Viktor Krum) out and about on London's West End last night. Pattinson said: "[Krum is] the guy who's actually playing, but I don't actually do any Quiddictch in the movie. I do a bit of talking about Quidditch, I guess." He promised an even better film this time. "I think basically the characters have been developed pretty fully in the first three, and it's just going to take another turn into being more of a thriller, is more boom boom boom, to the climax. I think it's a much faster paced, action-y film than the others. I think that it's a little bit darker, and they kill off key characters. There's always going to be a little bit of a twist – killing someone is always a bit of a shock." We even took the opportunity to pump him for information about Ralph Fiennes' role as He Who Must Not Be Named, Lord Voldemort. "I'm not actually allowed to say anything about it, but it is fantastic. That will be the most stunning sequence in the Potter series." Thanks, Tracey, for the heads-up! Posted by Emerson on 05/25 | comments [89] | send to friend | submit news |
| New POA figurines released |
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Gentle Giant has released pictures of Harry and Sirius character figures from POA. They will be available this August and will set you back $45. Thanks to HPANA for the tip. Posted by Ciaran on 05/24 | comments [184] | send to friend | submit news |
| HBP manuscript leaked? |
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Recently, thousands of £50 bets have been placed on a certain character (who we won't name) dying in book 6. The bets have been placed by residents of Bunhomosexual, Suffolk, where the sixth book is being printed. Warren Lush of Ladbrokes said: "We weren't foolish enough to take the bets. There are obviously people out there who have read the manuscripts." Another chain of bookstores said it was "obvious" that a manuscript of HBP had been leaked and read. UPDATE: We have just received the following email from Bloomsbury, the UK publisher of the books: J. K. Rowling has mentioned previously, in various situations, that any rumour, unless confirmed by herself personally, or by her publishers which are, but not limited to; Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Scholastic Trade Books and Raincoast Publishing, is merely a rumour and should be treated as trivial.SPOILER WARNING: Please keep in mind if you venture over to read these articles, or go in the comments for this news post, it will reveal significant rumors regarding the plot for HBP. Everything in both articles is of course rumored information, so if you don't want to know anything don't read them! The story was originally published by The Sun, but more information can be found in an article by ThisisLondon. Dissendium.com has provided us with a transcript of the exclusive Sun article here. Another betting company in the UK is receiving high bids on a certain character being named the Half-Blood Prince. The same spoiler rule applies in that this article also reveals the name of a character in question. Thanks to Dijares at HarryPot tersPage.com for the tip. Posted by Ciaran on 05/24 | comments [732] | send to friend | submit news |
| Happy 16th Andrew! |
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MuggleNet senior staff member Andrew "Stool Surprise" Sims came in to this world kicking and screaming sixteen years ago today. Andrew is a jack-of-all-trades and does basically everything, from news to booze. (Just kidding. It rhymed.) Congratulations on aging another year, dear friend!
Posted by Emerson on 05/23 | comments [187] | send to friend | submit news |
| Details on HBP printing security |
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The Sun published today an article including all the details of the security measures put in place to avoid leaks: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood prince is being produced in seperate chunks to stop workers leaking the plot before its official July 16 release. More than 1,000 staff are scrutinised on the way in and out of the Druckerei GGP works at Possneck, which is surrounded by an 8ft chain-link fence with a guarded gate. Security staff have orders to examine all bags - and even lunchboxes - as well as make random checks on lockers, desks and other workplace areas. Mobile phones and recording devices are banned to stop printers reciting sections of text about Harry's adventures at Hogwarts School. The entire article can be read here. Special thanks to Laura for typing this up for us! Posted by Andrew on 05/23 | comments [118] | send to friend | submit news |
| New Katie Leung pics |
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Some new pictures of actress Katie Leung (Cho Chang) were recently published in a Hong Kong magazine. - Scan 1 (courtesy of KatieLeungO nline) - Scan 2, 3, 4 (courtesy of Angie) Posted by Ciaran on 05/22 | comments [292] | send to friend | submit news |
| JKR to write crime fiction novels after HP? |
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The
Times of London has a piece exploring the possibility of Jo Rowling writing crime fiction books after the Harry Potter saga ends. “AA Milne tried to write adult novels and was never reviewed without the mention of Tigger, Pooh and Piglet,” [Jo] said recently. “I would imagine the same will happen to me. That’s fine, my shoulders are broad enough.” Rowling has written two unpublished adult novels and is keen to return to a “liberating” mystery project she worked on between the fourth and fifth Potter books. “I was writing something else for a while, which was great. I might go back to that,” she said. Thanks, Sara, for the tip! Posted by Emerson on 05/22 | comments [162] | send to friend | submit news |
| Rupert confirmed for role in 'Driving Lessons' |
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Variety is reporting that Rupert Grint is set to star alongside Laura Linney and Julie Walters (Mrs. Weasley) in the new Jeremy Brock film, Driving Lessons. Driving Lessons is apparently a comedy/drama about a shy teenage boy (Rupert) who starts to escape from the influence of his domineering mother (Linney) when he goes to work for a retired actress (Walters). Shooting starts next month in London and Edinburgh. Thanks to Samantha via RupertGrint.n et. Posted by Emerson on 05/22 | comments [119] | send to friend | submit news |
| GOF video game shown at E3 |
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The Electronic Entertainment Expo, held every year in Los Angeles, this year showcased the new Goblet of Fire video game due out this November. Reader Cara spotted a Goblet of Fire promotional banner at the event and snapped a picture. In it, you can see Harry casting a spell with the Hungarian Horntail in the background. UPDATE: GameTrailers.com has added a clip of the GOF video game featuring Harry being chased by a dragon on his Firebolt. The clip can be viewed in Windows Media Player and Quicktime format. Thanks to JP for the tip! Posted by Andrew on 05/21 | comments [202] | send to friend | submit news |
| Wanted: Irish speaker to voice Harry Potter |
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TG4, an Irish-language television station, is currently looking for fluent Irish speakers between the ages of 7 and 13 to be the voice of Harry Potter in an Irish version of Chamber of Secrets. If you're interested, check out their websit
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for more details. Thanks to Evie for the tip! Posted by Ciaran on 05/20 | comments [204] | send to friend | submit news |
| Amazon.co.uk receives 200,000 pre-orders for HBP |
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Today, Amazon.co.uk announced that they have already received over 200,000 pre-orders for Half-Blood Prince.
Posted by Ciaran on 05/20 | comments [157] | send to friend | submit news |
| King Arthur = HP rip-off? |
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Certainly not! But there are some
similarities which the writer of this comic strip is clearly aware of. Thanks to Mike and Pat. Posted by Emerson on 05/19 | comments [259] | send to friend | submit news |
| Emma Watson to decorate trousers |
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Emma and a "Who's Who" list of other top female celebrities are each to sign, decorate and donate a pair of jeans for an eBay auction to raise funds for Girls Inc., non-profit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Thanks to Whitney for the heads-up. Posted by Emerson on 05/19 | comments [142] | send to friend | submit news |
| Higher-resolution GOF teaser poster |
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It's bigger. It's better.
Posted by Damon on 05/18 | comments [137] | send to friend | submit news |
| What NOT to do when creating your own HP site |
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Tell us this isn't the worst MuggleNet rip-off you've ever seen. They copied all our news and content, too, but we're not posting the URL so the webmaster can save face. Thanks, Frank< /a> (who found the site), for the laugh. Note: This header is NOT from Dissendium.com, so quit bugging them. Posted by Emerson on 05/18 | comments [667] | send to friend | submit news |
| Introducing... PotterParties.com |
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We're happy to announce our support of PotterParti
es.com,
which is, at its most basic level, an international database of parties celebrating the release of Half-Blood Prince. But it's really so much more than that - it's, as the site slogan reads, "The only site you need to find and plan your ideal event!" Rather than list all of what the site has to offer here, I'd encourage you to browse the site and see for yourself. Bear in mind that because the site just opened and few stores have officially announced plans for July 16th, the listings are not exactly extensive yet. We know you'll find it useful in the coming months. PotterParties.com is a collaborative effort on the part of all of the top HP fan sites, but special thanks goes out to Leakyers Sue Upton, Britta Peterson, John Noe and Nick Poulden for all their hard work in making this happen - you guys did a terrific job! Posted by Emerson on 05/17 | comments [125] | send to friend | submit news |
| GOF video game trailer released |
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An Xbox fansite has posted
a trailer previewing the upcoming Goblet of Fire video game, due out in mid-November. Thanks to Taylor for the tip! UPDATE: GameSpot.com has some "preshow impressions" of the game that you can check out here. (Thanks, Shanti!) Posted by Andrew on 05/17 | comments [155] | send to friend | submit news |
| Warwick Davis talks about GOF and OOTP |
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The actor who played the part of Professor Flitwick in the first four movies recently participated in an interview with movie magazine, Empire. When asked about David Yates' job as director of OOTP he said: “Absolutely, yeah, exactly – he as director has this huge task, you know. And number four was a very, very big movie. It had a lot of big scenes – big crowd scenes, and it was a very long, arduous film to work on, but hopefully the results will be worthwhile.” Also in the interview, Warwick expresses his hopes to be in the fifth movie. Thanks to everyone who wrote in! Posted by Ciaran on 05/17 | comments [104] | send to friend | submit news |
| Katie Couric to possibly interview JK Rowling |
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In an interview this morning with Scholastic Executive Vice President Barbara Marcus, Today Show co-host Katie Couric announced that she may be "talking to" Jo about Half-Blood Prince. Thanks to Alex for the tip.
Posted by Andrew on 05/16 | comments [158] | send to friend | submit news |
| Edinburgh HBP book launch competitions |
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Can't keep track of all the different contests coming in from all over the world? We've created a new section to give you information on all the contests currently running. Go
check it out!
Posted by Ciaran on 05/16 | comments [182] | send to friend | submit news |
| Scholastic announces HBP contest |
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The American book publisher today announced a writing contest with the grand prize being a trip over to London in celebration of Half-Blood Prince. To enter, kids under 18 must write an essay (under 300 words) explaining "Why I Love Reading Harry Potter." Ten lucky winners will depart on the last flight out of New York City to London on July 15th. On the flight, you'll receive your copy of Half-Blood Prince at 12:01 AM and read it for the remainder of the time over to London. For full details, HPANA for the tip! Posted by Andrew on 05/16 | comments [278] | send to friend | submit news |
| JKR.com updates with FAQ poll answer |
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The poll has been up for a while, but it looks like Jo made up for it with her rumors regarding the FAQ poll. (Thanks, Dia!)
Posted by Andrew on 05/16 | comments [262] | send to friend | submit news |
| Dan sets the record straight about the Weekly Reader article |
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Both DanRadcliffe.com and DanRadcliffe.co.uk received a reponse from Dan about the Weekly Reader article this morning, regarding his friendship with Rupert. This is what he had to say about it: "I usually do not make any comment on postings on websites however, I have been made aware that a simple answer I gave in an interview to Weekly Reader re my relationship with Rupert has sent people into a maelstrom of speculation. It has shocked me that the words "I don't spend much time with Rupert" has been interpreted in so many grossly inaccurate ways. FACT: I like Rupert, I get on with Rupert, we are friends and when we are on set together we have a good laugh. We don't spend much time together off set - because there isn't any! Those of you who are familiar with GoF will know that there are many scenes in which Ron doesn't appear Also, I am still at school and when I am not on set filming I am in tutoring and when Rupert is not needed for filming he is not in the studio. But, we are good friends and any suggestion otherwise is wrong". Posted by Jenna on 05/16 | comments [195] | send to friend | submit news |
| New Katie Leung picture |
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CBBC has posted the first "official" picture of the girl who plays Cho Chang. Here are the only other pictures we have of Katie: Head shot Talking on cell phone Daily Mail photo Posted by Ciaran on 05/16 | comments [269] | send to friend | submit news |
| Meet JKR competition in Sunday Papers |
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For those readers from the UK and Ireland, the Sunday Times and the Observer are two papers running competitions in which the winners will be sent to Edinburgh Castle as a reporter on the weekend of HBP's release. EDIT: We are currently in the process of making a page detailing other competitions in a variety of newspapers. If you have come across any, please send them to ciaran at staff dot mugglenet dot com. Posted by Ciaran on 05/15 | comments [160] | send to friend | submit news |
| Happy Birthday Pomona Sprout |
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JK Rowling has updated her
website to wish the Hogwarts Herbology professor a happy birthday.
Posted by Emerson on 05/14 | comments [167] | send to friend | submit news |
| New pics surface in upcoming GOF books |
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Barnes & Noble is now taking pre-orders for four new Goblet of Fire books appearing in stores later this year. The covers, all sporting new pictures, can be seen below: - Coloring book - Create and Trace sketch book - Poster book - Deluxe Sticker book All books range in price from $3.99 to $6.99 and will be available in October. Thanks to Ramen for the tip! Posted by Andrew on 05/14 | comments [161] | send to friend | submit news |
| GOF trailer absent in some theatres |
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We've received many e-mails, some angry, saying that the Goblet of Fire teaser trailer did not appear before the new film Kicking and Screaming that started playing in theatres yesterday. If you're going to see the film in an attempt to see the trailer, be aware that some theatres might not be showing it. You may want to call ahead to be sure. EDIT: Melody, a movie theater owner, sent us some info: The reason is that theaters have even and odd numbers and only the odd-numbered theaters were told to place that trailer in front of the film. The even-numbered theaters did get it, but can not run it yet. Posted by Andrew on 05/14 | comments [291] | send to friend | submit news |
| New GOF report, cast interviews and pics |
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Weekly
Reader has posted a special on the Goblet of Fire movie, which includes a brief set report and interviews with Dan Radcliffe, Katie Leung (Cho), Stanislav Ianevski (Krum) and Robert Pattinson (Cedric). The report also takes a look some of the filming: On this particular afternoon, Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) is preparing to film a key scene with Katie Leung (Cho Chang) in the owlery. Crew members adjust the lighting and test the sound. When everything is ready and the camera is rolling, director Mike Newell shouts "Action!" On-camera, Cho breaks the news to Harry that she already has a date to the Yule Ball. Off-camera, animal trainers perched on ladders and scaffolding direct live owls to swoop behind Leung, as if they are arriving at Hogwarts. Although the scene is being shot indoors in front of a large green screen, there will be snowy mountain scenery behind Leung in the final cut. The scene, which might last 30 seconds on film, takes more than two hours to shoot from various angles. Additionally, the report offers brand new pictures of Katie, Stanislav and Robert. Thanks to Tina for the tip! Posted by Ciaran on 05/13 | comments [520] | send to friend | submit news |
| A call from... Jo Rowling (!!!) |
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"Hello, Emerson? This is Jo." [pause] "You believe me, don't you?" [pause] [thinking: did you think there was even the slightest chance I wouldn't recognize your voice?] [laughs] "Yes, you believe me." The rest of it, I'm sorry to say, went by in a blur. Unlike Melissa from TLC, I had no prior warning to expect this phone call so I didn't have my thinking cap on and was caught unawares. It was 9am and that's still middle of the night according to my messed up body clock. OK, getting to the point: she's flying myself and Melissa to Scotland to interview her in her house on the day of the HBP release. This is especially cool because this will (we think) be the only interview she'll be doing for the book launch. And we of course won't be asking any of the stupid questions most HP-ignorant reporters ask. Yes, we'll make ours count. In fact, we'll be working with you guys on them, but we'll get to that later so hold your questions for now. This was 10 days ago. Bloomsbury, of course, wanted us to keep it hush-hush (which is an understatement - we couldn't tell anybody...even our pets! OK, we could tell them, but only if we were sure they could keep a secret.) until they announced it officially. But as you can imagine, we had a very difficult time doing that. In her post, Melissa pasted in mountains of IM conversations we had trying to keep each other sane which consist of mostly exclamation points and random scrambling of the keys. I would encourage you not to read them. Oh yes, it was a rough 10 days...but now you know. Edit: I can fit two small people in my suitcase, if anyone is interested. Edit #2: I was totally joking about fitting people in my suitcase. Sorry if I got anyone's hopes up. Posted by Emerson on 05/13 | comments [1060] | send to friend | submit news |
| JKR's book 6 plans |
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Jo Rowling has just updated the news section on her official site giving us some insight into her plans for the release of the sixth book. She will be attending a special launch at Edinburgh Castle and on the stroke of midnight, on the 16th, will be reading from the book. Seventy reporters, representing English-language newspapers, will be attending the event. Also, competitions will be run by newspapers from Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Canada with the lucky winners being sent to the event as a reporter. Alternatively, you can enter the competion on the Bloomsbury website. Each reporter will be given the weekend to read HBP in a specially created "Reading Room" and they will later get to put their questions to Jo at the Harry Potter Children's Press Conference, which will be broadcast on TV and radio stations around the world. In addition to the update to the news section, JKR has debunked FAQs and made TLC the new spolight fan site. Congratulations to them! Note: Re-post. Posted by Emerson on 05/13 | comments [98] | send to friend | submit news |
| HBP German release: October 1st |
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It was announced
today that the German translation of Half-Blood Prince will be out on October 1st. Thanks to everyone who wrote in with the tip!
Posted by Ciaran on 05/12 | comments [134] | send to friend | submit news |
| Apple.com adds full-screen trailer |
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The movie trailers portion of Apple's website has updated to include a new
version of the trailer to fill your entire screen. Make sure that you have iT
unes
so you can check it out. Thanks to everyone who e-mailed in with the tip! EDIT: The direct link to the video, for those who do not want to use iTunes, can be found right here. However, using this link will not fill up your entire screen (Thanks, Derek). NOTE: We can't be sure if everyone is affected, but there appear to be some audio desynch issues with the video (sound is ahead of the video by a few seconds). Posted by Andrew on 05/11 | comments [140] | send to friend | submit news |
| New interview with Dan Radcliffe on MSN |
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MSN video has an interview that extends off of one seen last Saturday on ABC's Goblet special. In it, Dan talks about Harry's feelings towards Cho Chang. I feel really sorry for him at some parts because I know how it feels to be going, [imitates nervous guy], and having nothing to say. He falls completely in love with Cho Chang--it's not even a crush--he loves her. Because, it sort of drives you to extremes, particularly when it's the first girl that you've ever fancied or had a crush on. It's not a crush, it's love--and you're meant to be together. To see it, click here and type 'Harry Potter' in the search box. Thanks to Sarah for the tip! Posted by Andrew on 05/11 | comments [262] | send to friend | submit news |
| HBP Deluxe Edition cover art released! |
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The press
release reads: "In this spectacular artwork for the Deluxe Edition, layers of mystery unfold in a forested glen, where we find Harry Potter and Dumbledore peering through dense branches." Feast your eyes. Posted by Emerson on 05/11 | comments [395] | send to friend | submit news |
| POA trailer up for GTA Award |
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The Prisoner of Azkaban teaser trailer has been nominated in the Best Music category at the G
olden
Trailer Awards. Other nominees for Best Music are: Million Dollar Baby, Garden State, House of Flying Daggers and Ocean's Twelve. The winners will be announced on May 26th in Los Angeles. Thanks, Karin! Posted by Emerson on 05/10 | comments [180] | send to friend | submit news |
| E! News Live airs GOF footage |
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The American television show just showed new interviews and clips! Highest quality online: - Download Now (4.91 MB, WMV) UPDATE: High-res screencaps! (Thanks to Jenna Posted by Andrew on 05/09 | comments [364] | send to friend | submit news |
| The grammar fairy rears its ugly head... |
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99% of you won't consider this news, but the 1% of you that were bothered by the incorrect punctuation usage on the quote on the Goblet of Fire promotional poster will be happy to note that a comma has been added between the words "ahead" and "Harry". And so ends "Comma-gate." Posted by Emerson on 05/09 | comments [484] | send to friend | submit news |
| Harry tries a "Hog-waltz" |
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The
Sun has an article with pictures of Hermione dancing with Harry and Krum. The story clearly wasn't written by a fan so... ignore it and focus on the pics. Thanks, Rich! Posted by Emerson on 05/09 | comments [390] | send to friend | submit news |
| Fan-made GOF promo poster |
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Thanks to Chris
for sending this in.
Posted by Ben on 05/09 | comments [213] | send to friend | submit news |
| International Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards |
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Voting for the International Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards has begun and Harry Potter has been nominated in both the book and movie categories. You can also enter names in other categories, such as the Favorite Celebrity Category, for your favorite HP actor/actress. Voting will take place until May 21st, and the votes are cast by country (although I registered and voted and I am from the US so it doesn't matter what country you are from - you can ALL vote). Hover your mouse over "VOTE" to see the various countries with polls open (you can vote in each poll for each country), the list of countries include: Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and New Zealand. Winners will be announced in the Philippines at a scheduled event on May 22nd, and for Malaysia on June 4th & 5th. You can hover your mouse over "EVENT" to see the events scheduled so far. No other events have been scheduled at this time, so you will need to check back on their website to see updated information regarding your country. VOTE NOW! NOTE: You do have to register BEFORE you can vote. Thanks to DR.com for the tip. Posted by Jenna on 05/08 | comments [123] | send to friend | submit news |
| Hi/medium/lo-res versions of the trailer |
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If the other
link gave you a smaller version than you wanted, use one of the links below. High - Medium - Low Posted by Emerson on 05/08 | comments [268] | send to friend | submit news |
| TV/Web Watch: GOF trailers and clips |
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Today's the day we get our first big look at Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. We want to remind you of the events occuring over the weekend so everyone is ready: - ABC Apple.com some time over the weekend. Make sure you have to watch it. EDIT: Thanks to everyone who e-mailed to remind us that CBC in Canada will also be airing the same ABC special starting at the same time. Posted by Andrew on 05/07 | comments [159] | send to friend | submit news |
| Teaser trailer available at Apple.com |
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Check
it out.
Posted by Damon on 05/07 | comments [762] | send to friend | submit news |
| Tonight's GOF special on ABC |
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Here is some video footage from tonight's broadcast. We also have huge screen caps we are in the process of loading as well. Keep checking back for more. - Introduction Video (1.23 MB, WMV) Featuring Madame Maxime, Beauxbatons students, and the dragon. Thanks to VTM for this one - Interstitial 1 Video (5.41 MB, WMV) - Interstitial 2 Video (5.34 MB, WMV) - Interstitial 3 Video (5.25 MB, WMV) SUPER HIGH QUALITY VERSION The following torrent is available with a very high quality compilation of all three interstitials: Interstitials #1 - #3 (torrent) (29.58MB, Required) Thanks to Jenna at DR.com for helping out with video and screen caps. Posted by Emerson on 05/07 | comments [335] | send to friend | submit news |
| GobletofFire.com |
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Warner Bros has updated the official US Goblet of Fire site to include a waiting page and a much larger version of the teaser poster. There is also a link to Apple.com where the trailer will debut later.
Posted by Jenna on 05/07 | comments [209] | send to friend | submit news |
| New behind-the-scenes GOF footage |
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TVGuide.com has added some additional behind-the-scenes Goblet of Fire footage including what appears to be the Capoiera Dancers at Hogwarts and an extended version of the underwater second task. The Harry Potter Fan Zone has kindly posted 25 high-res screencaps, seen here.
Posted by Ciaran on 05/07 | comments [161] | send to friend | submit news |
| New GOF poster art |
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Posted by Jenna on 05/06 | comments [232] | send to friend | submit news |
| GOF trailer satellite info |
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According to a press release on Business Wire, the teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will have its worldwide satellite debut this weekend. If you have the right equipment, here's where and when you can find it: Sunday, May 8th, 2005: 6:00 AM - 6:15 AM ET (3:00 - 3:15 AM PT) Monday, May 9th, 2005: 6:00 AM - 6:15 AM ET (3:00 - 3:15 AM PT) Coordinates for both feeds: IA 6, Trans. 11; C-BAND Downlink Freq: 3920 V; Audio 6.2/6.8 If you don't have the equipment, don't worry - the teaser trailer will be available on the Net (at Apple.com as previously reported) sometime over the weekend. Posted by Jenna on 05/05 | comments [146] | send to friend | submit news |
| Tom Felton updates blog |
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In the new entry, Tom talks about his experiences at Collectormania last weekend. He also describes the celebration of his grandmother’s birthday on Sunday and a 2 daylong fishing trip. Currently, Tom is making a decision to visit Japan, USA, Australia and New Zealand in order to sign autographs. (Thanks, Daniela!)
Posted by Ciaran on 05/05 | comments [119] | send to friend | submit news |
| POA up for MTV Movie Award |
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban has been nominated
in the "Best Video Game Based on a Movie" category.
Posted by Emerson on 05/05 | comments [80] | send to friend | submit news |
| HBP knocked off #1 spot |
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been knocked
off its perch by a new book Oprah plugged on her show, titled "YOU: The Owners Manual". Thanks to everyone who e-mailed.
Posted by Andrew on 05/04 | comments [283] | send to friend | submit news |
| Better quality version of CBBC's sneak peek |
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Thanks to Jenna from DR.com
we've got a much better version of the CBBC
behind-the-scenes footage that you saw earlier this morning. Here is a gallery with some screencaps. A high-quality video is now available for download here (5.08 MB, Windows Media Video). EDIT: We've been receiving several reports saying that the clips from this same video have been appearing all over the world, including E! News Live. Posted by Emerson on 05/04 | comments [176] | send to friend | submit news |
| Full teaser trailer online Monday, Sunday at the earliest |
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Apparently, bits of the trailer will be shown during ABC's broadcast of Chamber of Secrets, but the full Goblet of Fire theatrical teaser trailer won't be available online until Monday, May 9th, where it will debut on Apple.com. However, WB says the trailer will go up on satellite on Sunday, so if someone captures it and converts it, we could have it a day earlier. Thanks to HPANA for the news. UPDATE: The trailer will be up on Apple.com over the weekend, TLC< ;/A> reports. Posted by Emerson on 05/04 | comments [79] | send to friend | submit news |
| Lots of hi-res GOF images from WB |
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The Maze Fred and George by the Goblet Hungarian Horntail Hermione at Yule Ball Harry and Dumbledore's... hair Krum Fleur Ron in Yule Ball attire Cedric The Goblet of Fire These will all be seen in the upcoming trailer! Posted by Jenna on 05/04 | comments [470] | send to friend | submit news |
| CBBC's First Look at GOF: videos and more |
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[url=http://news.bbc.co.ukCBBC Newsround posted up their own Goblet of Fire preview today with new pictures and short, behind-the-scenes videos (at the end of the Trio interviews). Dan revealed what he likes about Harry: "He's pathetic at the whole romance thing. He's a character for anyone who's ever been awkward with a girl." Rupert Grint seemed excited about the action scenes in this film. He said: "The tournament is wicked - really dangerous and exciting," and from the shots of Harry apparently leaping aboard a runaway broom, we're not going to disagree! Posted by Jenna on 05/04 | comments [103] | send to friend | submit news |
| USA Today prints new GOF pic, confirms Dan will return for OOTP |
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The article
published offers a look at the difficulities filming the Tri-Wizard Tournament: The physical requirements were much tougher this time. Goblet is more of an action thriller than the previous three because it centers on an elaborate physical contest, the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Radcliffe had to learn to scuba-dive, then act underwater. "Just keeping your eyes open for a significant time is difficult," Newell says. "We couldn't do anything for more than 15 seconds at a time, which proved very complicated." Additionally, there is a new picture of Fred and George in front of the Goblet, and a seperate interview with Dan Radcliffe confirms that he will reprise his role in Order of the Phoenix. Posted by Andrew on 05/03 | comments [206] | send to friend | submit news |
| Xpose magazine talks HP fan fiction |
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The latest issue of the movie magazine contains an article about Harry Potter fan fiction (and features our FF site): On MuggleN et Fan Fiction, the purveyor of a plethora of amateur Potter submissions, [Hermione] features in the majority of the close to 1000 'romance' stories on the site, turning the heads of Harry, Ron, and Draco." - Cover Page - Page 1 - Page 2 - Page 3 (talking about MNFF) Thanks to Jenna Posted by Andrew on 05/02 | comments [218] | send to friend | submit news |
| More info on GOF special effects |
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HP4U.co.uk "The wings are literally 'puppeteers' from behind, and the tail - it's a tail on a stick, basically," he reveals. The beast's front half is animated via a computer performance system. Other achievements by the props department include silicone aquatronic dummies of four of the youngsters - Hermione, Ron, Cho Chang, and Fleur - for an underwater sequence that was filmed in a 60 by 20 foot tank, and the "extreme" make-up for Mad-Eye Moody, played by Brendan Gleeson. Read the full report here, and the scans from the article can be seen at HP4U's website< ;/a>. Posted by Andrew on 05/02 | comments [91] | send to friend | submit news |
| GOF coming to IMAX theaters |
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IMAX corporation and Warner Bros. are to announce that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will be shown on IMAX screens on November 18, the same time the movie will be presented in conventional theaters. This is the second time a Harry Potter movie has been shown on Imax screens with POA last summer becoming one of IMAX's highest-grossing digitally remastered movies. Thanks to Cameron, Steph and Mishan for the tip! Posted by Ciaran on 05/02 | comments [153] | send to friend | submit news |
| Collectormania 7 photos |
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Thanks very much to Tanya for sending in these photos she took at Collector
mania
this weekend. She snapped Tom Felton (1, 2), Devon Murray and Jamie Waylett. If anyone else attended the event and has some pics, please send them over to tips at staff dot mugglenet dot com. UPDATE: Thanks to readers Alex and John we now have a picture of Christian Coulson (Tom Riddle), another one of Devon Murray and two more of Tom Felton (1, 2). UPDATE 2: We now have another photo of Christian and Tom, thanks to Louisa. Posted by Ciaran on 05/01 | comments [140] | send to friend | submit news |
 
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