CC #366: Week of November 17, 2013
In this week’s Caption Contest image, the trio approach Griphook in Shell Cottage. How will this encounter end? Read all of the winning captions for this week’s contest now!
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“Alohomora!” Episode 58: “Miniature Murder” now available!
MuggleNet’s global book club Alohomora! continues its reread of the Harry Potter series with Chapter 20 of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Listen as Kat, Eric, and Michael welcome special guest host (and former co-host) Noah Fried! And as they discuss “The First Task.” That’s right – dragons!
Alfonso Cuarón to direct “Fantastic Beasts”?
Even though the screenplay hasn’t been written, yet, there has already been speculation about who will direct and star in “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” In an interview yesterday, Vulture tried to convince Alfonso Cuarón, who directed “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” to take on the motion picture.
Cast Q&As, MinaLima panel, and Pottermore exclusives to be among Universal Orlando’s “A Celebration of Harry Potter” activities
Even though the tickets to Universal Orlando’s “A Celebration of Harry Potter” sold out within minutes, until now fans have had only a vague idea of what to expect when they arrive at the park in January. Although a full schedule has yet to be released, the website for the event has been updated to include some of the activities guests can look forward to.
Video special: “Harry Potter arrives at Pennsylvania station” by Improv Everywhere
New York-based comedy group Improv Everywhere sent an adorable Harry Potter into Pennsylvania station as part of their Movies in Real Life series. Previous installments include “Gandalf in Real Life” and “Indiana Jones in Real Life.”
“I owe everything to ‘Potter'” – Daniel Radcliffe talks “A Young Doctor’s Notebook”
In a new interview with the Telegraph, Daniel Radcliffe and his co-star Jon Hamm discuss their show A Young Doctor’s Notebook and what’s in store for the show’s second season. Dan not only discusses his passion for the show, which grew from his love for Mikhail Bulgakov, who wrote the book the series is based on, but also about his Potter past.
Alan Rickman takes part in telethon to raise money for Philippines typhoon victims
Alan Rickman is one of many celebrities who took part in a fundraising drive for the victims of the Philippines typhoon. On November 18 Alan participated in the DEC Telethon in London, manning the phones and taking calls.
New trailer for Gary Oldman’s “RoboCop” released
We’ve posted before about Gary Oldman starring in the remake of RoboCop, but as the February 12 release date approaches, trailers for the film are beginning to be released. We’ve got the latest one for you to view here.
The “Harry Potter” Shop at Platform 9 3/4 is now officially open online
Following the successful opening of The Harry Potter™ Shop at Platform 9 3/4 at King’s Cross Station in December 2012, Platform 9 3/4 Kings Cross Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of the new The Harry Potter™ Shop at Platform 9 3/4 online shop.
