MuggleNet is the Internet's largest and most visited fan-run Harry Potter website. As a result, it has received a considerable amount of press attention over the years, especially during peak Potter periods - movie and book releases. Below you can find an archive of press articles in which MuggleNet was mentioned. Unfortunately, it is not complete; we have been recognised several other times by a number of other media outlets, but haven't managed to keep a record of them.
If you have found MuggleNet mentioned in the press somewhere (past or present), please email natalie at staff dot mugglenet dot com
News Outlet
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Macleans Magazine
July 9, 2007 |
The magazine article discusses the chances of Harry surviving to the end of the series, mentioning MuggleNet along the way and quoting Emerson Spartz. |
People Magazine
June 2007 |
People magazine quoted Emerson Spartz on the subject of whether or not Harry will survive to the end of Book 7. Click here to view a scan of the article in our gallery. |
Wall Street Journal
May 11, 2007 |
As the Harry Potter series draws to a close, the Wall Street Journal mentions MuggleNet's book in an article titled "Last Hurrah for 'Harry' Offshoots?" The article discusses how the market for similar books may spike then fade after the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The article can be viewed here and here. |
Toronto Star
April 11, 2007 |
A new article examines the rise of Harry Potter fansites and includes several quotes from MuggleNet's webmaster, Emerson. |
The Australian
April 02, 2007 |
An article on April Fools' day online pranks gives MuggleNet's joke a mention. |
Ventura County Star
March 22, 2007 |
The newspaper discusses MuggleNet's book, "What Will Happen in Harry Potter 7" and also talks to Ben Schoen about the reason why MuggleNet wrote a book in the first place. |
The New York Times
February 11, 2007 |
The New York Times reviewed MuggleNet's book, "What Will Happen in Harry Potter 7." |
NaplesNews.com
September 16, 2006 |
An article discussing what will happen next in Book 7, quotes Emerson Spartz on why he doesn't think Harry will die. |
Washington Post
August 3rd, 2006 |
An interview with Emerson Spartz was featured in the Style section of the Washington Post. The article details the recent Official Scholastic Podcast Tour Emerson participated in, as well as the fan attention he received outside Radio City Music Hall, following JK Rowling's first reading. |
USA Today
June 28th, 2006 |
Following JK Rowling's interview on Richard & Judy (a UK talk show), in which she said two characters will die in Book 7 that she hadn't planned on killing, there was a media frenzy and MuggleNet webmaster Emerson was asked by the paper to give his character death predictions. |
Disney Adventures
April 24th, 2006 |
In a brief write-up about Book 7, the May edition of the magazine said: "There's not much news yet about the final book of the series, though Rowling did tell mugglenet.com that in Book 7, 'you will know more about Dumbledore.'" |
Drogheda Independent
February 26th, 2006 |
In an interview with the Irish newspaper, upcoming Luna Lovegood actress Evanna Lynch stated that she heard of the open auditions for the quirky Ravenclaw on MuggleNet. |
USA Today
November 22nd, 2005 |
Following the release of the fourth Harry Potter movie, the American newspaper asked MuggleNet's Andrew what he thought of the film. |
Channel 4 (Florida)
CNN
AmNY
Fox News
Cincinnati Enquirer
Herald Leader (Kentucky)
November 18th, 2005 |
With scores of global news stations reporting on the release of the latest Harry Potter flick, some even referred viewers to our site. They cited us as a place to learn "HP Lingo." |
The Indianapolis Star
November 17th, 2005 |
The newspaper's front page featured a story on MuggleNet and its founder, Emerson, describing how the site helps pay for him to attend the University of Notre Dame. |
Nickelodeon Magazine
November 15th, 2005 |
The November issue of the magazine talked about the vast amount of Harry Potter fan sites online and did a spoof on MuggleNet. |
Movies.com
September 27th, 2005 |
MuggleNet won Movies.com's prestigious "Best Movie Fansite" award, as voted by the fans. |
Sore Thumbs
July 15th, 2005 |
MuggleNet and Harry Potter in general received a mention in the webcomic. |
The Chicago Tribune
July 11th, 2005 |
Webmaster of MuggleNet, Emerson Spartz, did an interview with the newspaper in which he discussed MuggleNet, life, and the famous invitation from Jo to interview her at her home in Scotland. The article was featured on the front page of the paper. |
The London Times
CBS2Chicago (video)
The Times of London
ABC News
Chicago Sun-Times
Philadelphia Inquirer
LA Daily News
Jerusalem Post
Seattle Post-Intelligence
China Daily
Indianapolis Star
Miami Herald
Charlotte Observer
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Newsday
San Jose Mercury News
MSNBC
Yahoo! News
June 9th, 2005 |
Emerson Spartz was personally invited to interview author Jo Rowling in her home in Scotland on the day of the sixth book's release. The story received phenomenal media attention, hitting the AP wire and several TV and radio stations. |
Associated Press
May 27th, 2005 |
In an article discussing the mass following Sci-Fi has, MuggleNet was mentioned as a devoted fan spot online. |
Netscape
April 29th, 2005 |
MuggleNet was named Netscape's site of the day. |
Urban Wire
June 16th, 2004 |
The website ranked MuggleNet #3 in a list of the Internet's top 10 Harry Potter sites. |
LA Times
July 7th, 2003 |
The LA Times conducted a brief interview with MuggleNet's Emerson Spartz on the night of Book 5's release. |
Detroit Radio Talk Show
July 20th, 2003 |
A radio talk show in Detroit spoke to MuggleNet shortly before the release of the fifth Harry Potter book. |
New York Times
June 16th, 2004 |
The New York Times was one of many major newspapers covering events surrounding the release of Book 5. In this article they mention MuggleNet as it helped promote the Oak Park, Illinois Book 5 release party, attended by over 5,000 fans. |
New York Daily News
June 15th, 2003 |
This article takes a look at the events taking place around the world in the run-up to the release of the fifth Harry Potter book, Order of the Phoenix, and mentions MuggleNet as one site that is constantly updated with tidbits of information related to the books. |
NBC 5 Chicago
November 19th, 2002
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The article talks about Emerson's love for the site and how it's ranked the #1 Harry Potter site in the world. |
USA Today
January 11th, 2001 |
The article features MuggleNet as one of the hottest sites on the net with its consistent updates on Harry Potter happenings. |
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
November 21th, 2001
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The article talks about MuggleNet's extensive content from mistakes, book covers, and movie information to games, puzzles, and downloads. |
BBBC
November 1st, 2002
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The article has MuggleNet as a top Harry Potter site and gives it a five-snitch rating. It talks about the eye-catching design and the extensive info that's more varied than a bag of Bertie Botts' Every Flavour Beans. |
The Guardian (and here)
November 8, 2001
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This article rates MuggleNet as a top Pottermania site and the best site for Potter fans. |
BBC
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This article rates MuggleNet as the #1 HP site in the world. |
TVGuide.com
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Washington Post
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This article shows MuggleNet as one of the best Harry Potter sites in the world. |
Chicago Sun-Times
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WebUser Magazine
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Rated #1 in 2001 and in 2002. |
National Public Radio Chicago
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National Public Radio South Bend
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US*99 Radio
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KGMB CBS Honolulu
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Fox 32 Chicago
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WSBT 22 South Bend
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WXIN Fox 59 Indianapolis
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MyInKy.com - Evansville Courier & Press and the Henderson Gleaner
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Lafayette Journal and Courier
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Michigan City News-Dispatch
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LaPorte Herald-Argus
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NW Indiana Post-Tribune
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