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Sunday, November 14, 2004

Thursday, November 11, 2004
 
Harry Potter publicist Judy Corman dies at 65
Sad news, Judy Corman died today. She was Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Scholastic, where she masterminded the media blitz behind the publication of the Harry Potter books and promoted outreach programs to put books into the hands of all children.
Posted by Justin on 11/16 | comments: 2 | send to friend
"Do Not Disturb" sign returns
The door on JKRowling.com has been closed once again. When it was open previously it gave us three titles out of the sixth book.

Highlight the text below to view the chapter titles.

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Chapter Two: Spinners End

Chapter Six: Draco's Detour

Chapter Fourteen: Felix Felicis

<< Finish
Posted by Greg on 11/16 | comments: 1 | send to friend
MPZ Tee's
Muggle Pride Zone is always trying to think of brand new features to introduce to the users, and the faithful fans of the Boy Wizard. So, MPZ has been thinking of getting a whole bunch of great tee's printed off. But first, we want to see the popularity of this idea, if you would actually buy a tee, or would receive one from a relative, go to the comments, and tell us that! The Tee's would be around 10-15$, and we would start selling at the beggining of December! Thanks!
Posted by Mat on 11/15 | comments: 6 | send to friend
Emma Watson to switch-on Christmas lights!
Emma Watson, Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter movies, appeared at the annual Oxford Street Christmas Lights today to kick off the holiday season and Film Magic has just posted some pictures of the event.

Remember there will also be a Harry Potter themed light show each night through Jan. 5.

Emma also commented on being there to turn on the lights:

I have wanted to do it ever since I was very young and I saw the Spice Girls do it. I love Oxford Street. I have come here most Christmases because I love the lights and all the beautiful displays in all the shops.
Posted by Justin on 11/15 | comments: 1 | send to friend
Goblet of Fire moves to Leavesden!
It may look more like Glastonbury or an annual convention of Native Americans, but a field near Watford is home to the latest Harry Potter film. The tents are believed to feature as a village in the fourth film in the series about JK Rowling's boy wizard, who will again be played by Daniel Radcliffe.

With the production shrouded in secrecy, the cast and crew are currently working at Leavesden Studios, near Watford, on the adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Leavesden has been the main studio site for the three previous Harry Potter films as well as other blockbusters such as the James Bond film Goldeneye.
Posted by Justin on 11/15 | comments: 1 | send to friend
Potter special effects company sold!
ITV has sold its film effects business Moving Picture Company to Technicolor, part of French technology group Thomson SA, according to the Times.

The paper on Friday said ITV sold the unit for 53 million pounds and will take an extra 9 million pounds out of MPC, the London-based production house which worked on the films "Troy" and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."
Posted by Justin on 11/15 | comments: 0 | send to friend
Charlie Weasley cut from Movie 4
In an interview with RupertGrint.net, Alex Crockford (Charlie Weasley in Prisoner of Azkaban) stated that he has been cut from the fourth film, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Thanks to Veritaserum for the tip!
Posted by Justin on 11/14 | comments: 1 | send to friend
PoA #9 on list of year's best DVDs
Rolling Stone created a list of the year's best DVDs, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban came in ninth place.

The best of the three Potter films to date -- thanks to the dark magic of director Alfonso Cuaron -- is also the best DVD. The first two films were slogs due to the candy-bright view of director Chris Columbus. Cuaron works in the shadows, where mystery, sex and trauma do their mischief. The crisp transfer catches what goes bump in the night.

Click here to read the complete list. Thanks to Veritaserum for the tip!
Posted by Justin on 11/14 | comments: 5 | send to friend
Knight Bus spotted on GOF set!
HP4U.co.uk took 9 pictures at the Quidditch World Cup set, which can be seen here. You may notice that in this picture, the Knight Bus can be seen in the distance. The Knight Bus isn't in the fourth book, but Stan Shunpike, the driver, has one line ("I'm about to become the youngest ever Minister of Magic, I am") at the Quidditch World Cup, so it's possible that they've briefly included the Knight Bus in the film.

Thanks to Veritaserum for the tip!
Posted by Justin on 11/14 | comments: 1 | send to friend
Rupert Grint to be on Ministry of Mayhem!
Rupert Grint (Ron) will be a guest on the British TV show "Ministry of Mayhem" next Saturday. The show airs on ITV1 at 9:25 AM. Many of you may remember that Tom Felton, Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint were interviewed by the TV show earlier this year (see the videos here and here).

Thanks to Veritaserum for the tip!
Posted by Justin on 11/14 | comments: 1 | send to friend
Looking for staff members
Hello all. We are currently looking for staff members from certain countries. If you live in the UK, Australia, any Asian country, Mexico, any Middle Eastern country, France, or just about any other country besides America or Canada we would like you to join our team. We would like to have representatices from these countries so that we can know what is going on in the world of HP all around the world.
If you are interested in a job email me at greg@mugglepride.com.

Good Luck!
Posted by Greg on 11/13 | comments: 4 | send to friend
Margolyes says Sprout pruned from Phoenix, Warners says no comment!
Harry Potter fans are in for a shock - Professor Sprout has been given the chop from the fifth film. Miriam Margoyles, who plays the cheery gardener, revealed she will NOT appear in the Order of the Phoenix - even though she is in the book.

The award-winning actress said: "I am not making the fifth Harry Potter. They made a great mistake and cut my character."

The news will stun die-hard Potter devotees who have grown used to the movies staying loyal to J.K. Rowling's books.

Warner Bros said: "The final screen play for the fifth film has not been finished so we can't comment." [Thanks Wizard News for the tip]
Posted by Justin on 11/12 | comments: 1 | send to friend
Glimpse of 'Prisoner' DVD discs, case, inserts!
HPANA have got some good quality scans of material included in the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban widescreen 2-disc DVD.
Posted by Justin on 11/12 | comments: 0 | send to friend
Kids want flying cars like in Harry Potter!
Boring old adults may half heartedly discuss flight as a possible next step in personal transportation, but to children, many of whom have grown up with the Harry Potter phenomenon, it’s never in any doubt: when asked:

"If your car could do anything, what would it do?" an overriding number (43%) wanted it to be able to fly, like Mr. Weasley's powder blue Ford Anglia in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Posted by Justin on 11/12 | comments: 1 | send to friend
We remember...
Today in Canada and America, is a day that we remember. Many years ago, our fathers, grandfathers and ancestors fought in WWI, WWII and the Korean Wars. They sacraficed schooling, family, getting married, and having a family.

In the World Wars, Canada was known for their superior bravery, and the troops who supported the bravery, and the flag. We took many crucial positions to help our allys to win the the war, and today we remember.

The United States was also a very crucial part of the wars, fighting alongside Canada, and many other countries in many of the battles fought. In WWII they succesfully took down a Concentration Camp by themselves, freeing many innocent Jewish people. So today, we celebrate Veterans Day in the United States, and Remembrance Day in Canada.

So please, in respect for the Canadian soldiers, and our American brethren, please take a moment of silence in respect for these soldiers, medical workers, and the family of those lost.

We Remember.
Posted by Mat on 11/12 | comments: 12 | send to friend
Five Months
The Zone recently celebrated it's five month birthday! I recall when i reopened the Zone that lots of users have stated they want to see it up six months before they would even consider coming back. It's now five months, 244 users, and 2727 posts later, and we're still rocking MPZ with us being MPZ's most Interactive feature (for now...*hint*)

I'd like to thank all of our moderators for keeping the Zone a clean place for the young users to feel safe in their environment and of course the users who have posted and supported us.

Thanks for five months guys, and here's to many more.
Posted by Mat on 11/12 | comments: 0 | send to friend
'Goblet' funnier, darker than prior 'Potter' films!
Soruce :: HPANA

Along with news that longtime Harry Potter screenwriter Steve Kloves would not be adapting the fifth JK Rowling novel, Emerson Spartz from MuggleNet and Melissa Anelli from The Leaky Cauldron recently returned from a visit to Leavesden Studios, and today revealed a few more tidbits about Goblet of Fire, currently in production there.

WB has asked us to not post our reports until a later date - probably January - but I will give you a few teasers here.

Take it for what you will, the Prefects' Bathroom scene with Harry and Myrtle HAS been shot.

GOF is, according to several of the people we spoke to, shaping up to be both funnier and darker than the previous three films.

A full report is promised early next year.
Posted by Justin on 11/11 | comments: 0 | send to friend
'Most powerful' PoA DVD ad spotted!
Once again thanks to Page from DanRadcliffe.co.uk for a copy of a new DVD advertisement from the Dec. 2004 issue of M Magazine.

The ad, for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, features Harry and the title "The Most Powerful Magic is Courage."
Posted by Justin on 11/11 | comments: 0 | send to friend
Tom updates blog!
Tom Felton has updated his blog with details on his upcoming autograph signing on December 18th in Germany.
Posted by Justin on 11/11 | comments: 1 | send to friend
Steve Kloves steps aside
Coming Soon! reports:
Steve Kloves, who wrote the first four Harry Potter screenplays, has decided to step aside in writing the OotP screenplay to return to directing. Replacing him will be Michael Goldberg who wrote the 2003 adaptation of Peter Pan.

Note that just because they have a screenplay writer it does not mean that the actors are all signed up for the fifth film.

Find out more about Goldberg here.

Thanks to MNet for the tip.
Posted by Greg on 11/11 | comments: 1 | send to friend
Dark Mark rising on 'Goblet of Fire' set?

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Keith Broad, a reader of TheSnitch.co.uk, visited the Goblet of Fire Quidditch World Cup set at Leavesden Studios today and snapped a great photo (if you've read the book, you'll definitely know what's going on). He said the following:

"Generators, smoke machines, flame generators and mdonkeyive sodium lamps have been burning long into the night this week on the Leavesden back lot Quidditch World Cup camp site set. Filming was taking place on the very edge of the set tonight (Weds. 11/10/04) and it was a generally held opinion amongst those watching that Harry, Ron & Hermione could all be seen in action running through smoking and flaming tents!" [View the picture]
Posted by Justin on 11/11 | comments: 1 | send to friend
New direction for Chris Rankin!
With three Harry Potter films firmly under his belt, Norfolk actor Chris Rankin returns to the stage as director of a new theatre company and stars in its first production, Henrik Ibsen's popular cldonkeyic, Hedda Gabler.

Norfolk's Chris Rankin has had a busy year. He's finished filming on Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban, has worked on a drama for the BBC and has found the time to be the director of a new theatre production company. [read on...]

Posted by Justin on 11/11 | comments: 0 | send to friend
Hi, I'm Zac
Hi everyone I am Zac and I am a new co-webmaster around here. My site Weasley Wizards is merging with MPZ. My content and a few of my staff will now be on MPZ. I hope you enjoy my content and my work. If anyone wants to contact me my email adress is: Aczay64@charter.net and my AIM SN is:TheHumbum.

Posted by Zac on 11/10 | comments: 0 | send to friend
Improv artists put clever twist on Harry Potter

Soruce :: Wizard News

Hairy's magical improv
Quick-witted parody of J.K. Rowling's young wizard works wonders
By Glenn Sumi, Toronto Star

Bad dog theatre, the home of Theatresports and the hub of the city's improv comedy scene, is trying to shake up traditional notions of theatre with Hairy Patter and the Improviser's Stone.

Running every Friday, it's a weekly improvised take on that literary and cinematic franchise about a certain bespectacled wizard and his annoying friends. Aimed at an all-ages crowd, the show follows the same outline as the first book/movie, but throughout the telling the audience is asked for input. Who kills Hairy's parents? What are Hairy's secret powers? What houses do the four students - Hairy (Barry Wilson), Herheiny (Jan Caruana), Juan (Dave Pearce) and Milles Feuilles (Craig Monk) - live in? And so on.

Conceived by Wilson and with a cast that changes from week to week, it's a terrific showcase for some of the city's best improvisers to strut their stuff in various improv games and segments. The show moves quickly from scene to scene, with Ralph Macleod's Bumbledorf and Rica Eckersley's Professor MacMonocle often acting as narrators. [read on...]
Posted by Justin on 11/10 | comments: 0 | send to friend
Win a walk-on role in Goblet of Fire from Kid's WB
Soruce :: Wizard News

BURBANK, CA – It’s Newvember on Kids’ WB! During the month of November, Kids’ WB! viewers will get hundreds of chances to win BIG prizes during the “I Wanna Be A Wizard Sweepstakes.”

WALK-ON THE NEXT HARRY POTTER FILM!

A spell has been cast and the word is out! Kids’ WB! and Warner Home Video are joining forces to give viewers the chance to test their wizardry and cast a few spells of their own in the spellbinding week-long “I Wanna Be A Wizard Sweepstakes.”

From Monday, November 22 – Friday, November 26, 500 wizards-in-training will win a “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” DVD. Plus, on Saturday, November 27, the ultimate wizard will be awarded the Grand Prize – to receive an exclusive walk-on role in the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” feature film.

To be eligible to win, kids will need to tune in to Kids’ WB!’s weekday lineup, beginning Monday, November 22 (3:00-5:00 p.m. ET/PT) and keep a watchful eye for the “wizard wannabe” that appears between each series. Once identified, viewers can submit their entry by logging on to www.KidsWB.com or sending in a mail-in sweepstakes registration.
Posted by Justin on 11/10 | comments: 0 | send to friend
Rings and Potter Costume Designers honored in Hollywood
Tonight, in Hollywood, Premiere magazine and Hamilton watches salute nine costume designers for their impact on not only the film industry, but on American culture. The honorees include Ngila richardson (Lord of the Rings) and Judianna Makovsky (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone).

POA DVD review
Veritaserum staff member Jaimie was able to get a pre-release copy of the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD and has written up a detailed review on the DVD and its special features along with detailed descriptions for each of the deleted scenes, all which can be read here.
Posted by Mike on 11/16 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

Rupert in YM and more pictures of Emma at Oxford
Ten new pictures of Emma Watson from yesterday's event in Oxford thanks to Potter's Prophecy:

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We also have some new pictures of Rupert Grint from YM magazine:

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Thanks to VTM for the last couple.
Posted by Mike on 11/16 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

Harry Potter publicist dies
USA Today has reported that Judy Corman, the Head Publicist of Scholastic (Harry Potter publisher), passed away in her home from cancer at the age of 65.
Posted by Mike on 11/16 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

Emma turns on the Oxford Lights
Today, Emma Watson was one of a few celebrities given the opportunity to turn on the Oxford Street Lights in London, England. Thanks to Elaine we have several pictures of Emma from the event:

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Emma-Watson.net has also posted a report of the event along with a few pictures.
Posted by Mike on 11/15 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

"Do Not Disturb" sign returns
The "Do Not Disturb" sign at JK Rowling's website has returned. The door was opened for the third time on Halloween, revealing three chapter titles from Half-Blood Prince:

Chapter 2
Chapter 6
Chapter 14
Posted by Mike on 11/15 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

No Sprout in OOTP film
Miriam Margoyles, who plays Professor Sprout in the HP films, has announced that she has been cut from Order of the Phoenix. The Sun quotes her as saying, "I am not making the fifth Harry Potter. They made a great mistake and cut my character." (Thanks to everyone who sent this in!)
Posted by Ben on 11/14 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

POA DVD commercial
Thanks to TheSnitch for capturing a clip of a commercial that has been running recently on TV in the UK. You can download it from the links below:

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Posted by Ben on 11/14 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

New QWC tent pictures
CBBC Newsround has posted five new images from the Quidditch World Cup set.
Posted by Jamie on 11/14 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

No Charlie Weasley in GoF
In a new interview with RupertGrint.net, Alex Crockford, who played Charlie Weasley in Prisoner of Azkaban, said that he has been cut from Goblet of Fire.

Thanks to Jaci for the information, and VTM for the links!
Posted by K'lyssa on 11/13 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

New GoF set pictures
HP4U.co.uk has 9 new pictures from the Quidditch World Cup set. The Knight Bus, which is not in the fourth book, was spotted on the set in Image 5:

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Thanks to VTM for the tip!
Posted by Mike on 11/13 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

Weasleys on Ministry of Mayhem
Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley), and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) are scheduled to make an appearance on the popular UK television show Ministry of Mayhem on November 20th. A reader at TLC has reported that Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) is also going to be on the show, but we're unable to confirm that. (Thanks, Naqsh!)
Posted by Mike on 11/13 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

Emma Watson to turn on famous London lights
Emma, along with other celebrities, will help to turn on the London Oxford Street Christmas lights this year. The event, sponsored by the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD, takes place on Monday 15th November at 6pm, followed by a Harry Potter themed light show running until January 5th.

We would welcome photos from anyone who is planning to attend. Please see this BBC article for information on local transport if you do go. (Thanks to TLC)
Posted by Jamie on 11/13 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

Adult fans: interview JKR and the Trio!
In light of the enormous amount of responses they got from older fans regarding their previous "Time Turner" sweepstakes, Warner Bros. has provided a chance for one adult to interview J.K. Rowling, Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. This contest is only open to people 18 years of age or older who currently reside in the USA; if you are interested in entering you can find the link here. (Thanks, June!)

NOTE: For those of you who are under the age of 18, there is still this sweepstakes as stated in a previous post.

EDIT: It appears that the link is now directing you to the contest for those ages 7-17, we will keep you updated when details regarding this are released.
Posted by Kevin on 11/12 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

New pics from the QWC set
Thanks to Kaye and Winkelgasse.net for these wonderful photos from the Quidditch World Cup scenes in Goblet of Fire:

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Tom updates blog
Tom Felton has updated his blog with details on his upcoming autograph signing on December 18th in Germany.
Posted by Mike on 11/11 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

Report from QWC set
TheSnitch.co.uk received a short set report from a reader with some information about a scene they were filming at Leavesden Studios:

Just a quick line to let you know that generators, smoke machines, flame generators and massive sodium lamps have been burning long into the night this week on the Leavesden back lot Quidditch World Cup camp site set.

Filming was taking place on the very edge of the set tonight (Weds 10/11/04) and it was a generally held opinion amongst those watching that Harry, Ron & Hermione could all be seen in action running through smoking and flaming tents!

Included with the report was a picture of the scene being filmed. Emerson has confirmed that Dan was the only one running through the campsite. Emma and Rupert were not present.
Posted by Mike on 11/11 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

Exciting news from the set
Two weeks ago, myself and four other journalists including Melissa from TLC received an invitation from Warner Bros. to visit the Goblet of Fire set. They flew us out, put us in a very posh hotel and we spent the most amazing day at Leavesden Studios. (I know, what a rough life I lead.) WB has asked us to not post our reports until a later date - probably January - but I will give you a few teasers here.

First, take it for what you will, the Prefects' Bathroom scene with Harry and Myrtle HAS been shot.

And second, GOF is, according to several of the people we spoke to, shaping up to be both funnier and darker (because of Cedric's death) than the previous three films.

Stay tuned for more. I can't wait to post my report for you guys to read - you're gonna love it. GOF is looking great.
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Mexican POA DVD contest
Attention Mexican HP fans: Now is your chance to attend the launch party for the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD in London, England! The contest will consist of a set of 10 questions, winners are to be announced on November 11th. (Thanks to TLC.)
Posted by Ben on 11/10 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

More HP products at Hot Topic
Hot Topic has added to their line of Harry Potter merchandise, now offering a replica of Harry's wand, Harry Potter magnets, and more.
Posted by Mike on 11/09 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

Happy Birthday Brendan Gleeson
Brendan Gleeson, who will attempt to work his magic with the role of Mad-Eye Moody in the fourth film, turns 49 today. Happy birthday, Brendan!
Posted by Ben on 11/09 | comments disabled | send to friend | submit news

Alivan's wand/broom contest reopened
We are glad to announce that we have, thanks to Alivan's, reopened the wand/broom contest. This contest, running once a month will give you the chance to win your own Alivan's wand or broom. Winners will be chosen the 15th of each month, the next winner being chosen November 15th. You can enter here or click the link to the right of the news.
 
Platform 9 ¾ favorite London filming destination
Great Hall scene filmed
Actor Jamie Waylett (Vincent Crabbe) has updated his online diary with information regarding one of the scenes in the Great Hall. He had this to say:

"This week we have been filming one of the "Great Hall" scenes, with Nearly all the main cast and about 250 - 300 "extras". For those of you who know the books inside out you might be able to guess what scene this is !

In the scene, we had to sing a song, over and over again all week, now hours after we have finished filming, I cant get that song out of my head ! I don't think it will ever get in the top 100 of the record charts, but I bet you all end up singing it when the film comes out (if you want to or not)."
Source: MuggleNet
 
Jamie Waylett updates fans on filming 'Goblet of Fire'
Jamie Waylett (Crabbe) from the Harry Potter movies has updated his web site with the news that the cast has recently been filming a "Great Hall" scene: "In the scene, we had to sing a song, over and over again all week, now hours after we have finished filming, I can't get that song out of my head!"
Source: HPANA
 
Newsround has grabbed one of the first sneak peeks at the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD extras and they're great.
Lizo was one of the first people in the world to get a glimpse of what's on it, and here are some of the best bits. There are three deleted scenes including a cool one inside the great hall, as well as lots of interviews with the stars of the film. There are technical insights too, with special effects teams explaining how Buckbeak was brought to life.

EDINBURGH was last night named as the world's first City of Literature in a decision which could have a multi-million-pound spin-off for Scotland.
Edinburgh has long since played an important role in leading Scotland's literary community, including the highly-successful book festival run each year in conjuction with the Edinburgh International Fetival. Best-selling modern writers such as Joanne Rowling, Ian Rankin, Alexander McCall Smith, Irvine Welsh, and Candia McWilliam are all linked to the city. Also found in Edinburgh are a series of places linked to writers: the Scott Monument to Sir Walter Scott; Milne's Bar in Rose Street, where poets Hugh MacDiarmid and Norman MacCaig drank; the Oxford Bar made famous by Rankin's Inspector Rebus; and Nicolsons cafe, where J K Rowling wrote her first Harry Potter books.

Best-selling authors and competitions at The Witching Hour
The folks at The Witching Hour have announced two great ways for fans of Harry Potter to participate in their conference as well as the attendance of two best-selling authors, Charles de Lint and Tamora Pierce. The Witching Hour, a Harry Potter symposium, runs from Oct. 6 - 10 in Salem, Massachusetts.

Source: HPANA
 
Updates on ‘Goblet of Fire’ filming
We have two small news reports from the UK about recent filming for the upcoming Harry Potter movie. Nine-year-old Harry Potter fan, Arrun Harker, recently partook in filming the Quidditch World Cup as a Bulgarian supporter and David Tennant (Barty Crouch, Jr.) says that he’s finished filming part of his role but is expected to return to filming shortly.
Source: HPANA
 
Fav spot
In a recent survey Platform 9 ¾ was voted the favorite London filming destination, with 1 in 3 people nominating it.
Source: MuggleNet
 
Barty Jrrty Crouch Jr. scenes partially filmed
In a recent interview with icRenfrewshire, David Tennant (Barty Crouch Jr.) expressed that he's nearly finished filming his small role in GOF. He said "It's a small part, and I've already filmed part of it. I'll be doing the rest soon."
Source: MuggleNet
 
PoAore on POA deleted scenes
The British Board of Film Classification has posted the titles of the deleted scenes on the upcoming Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD, along with their approximate running times.

00:00:28:05 | NIGHT BUS
00:00:37:10 | BIRDIE
00:01:01:07 | GREAT HALL
00:00:34:23 | CADAGON
00:01:49:10 | MCGONOGALL AND THE PASSWORD
Source: MuggleNet
 
FilmingQuidditch World Cup filming in progress
Filming has commenced for the Quidditch World Cup scene in the fourth film, the Goblet of Fire. These past two days, Arrun Harker received the chance to participate as an extra supporting the Buglarian Quidditch team.

"I am the one in the green dress with patterns on it wearing a square hat with purple bands right at the front of the crowd. The best thing about it was seeing the actors and actresses in the flesh."
Source: MuggleNet
 
Go the Aussies!stralian CGI company to take on GoF project
Australian special effects company Rising Sun Pictures have been asked to animate the flaming Goblet for key scenes in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They expect a crew of around 80 staff to work on the project, along with 20 hired visual artists.
Source: MuggleNet
 
Franz Ferdinand?
NME is reporting that scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand ("Take Me Out", "Michael") have signed up to create music for Goblet of Fire and may even have a cameo role in the movie.The band, who are currently touring the UK have been asked to take part in the project, with singer Alex Kapranos saying the band could play a “band of ugly sisters.” (Weird Sisters) He told VH1: "We've been asked to write some music. There's a section where there's a band of ugly sisters playing and I think, well… some members of Franz Ferdinand may be the ugly sisters in the band."
Source: MuggleNet
 
Author JK Rowling will kill off a "big character" in her next Harry Potter book - and she's hinted it might be the boy wizard himself.
The 39-year-old was giving an online interview on her official website JKRowling.com when a fan asked if any more characters die in the next installment, Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince. Rowling replied, "Yes, sorry. A big character," but insists fans will have to wait until the sequel's release next year to find out who. Book-makers William Hill will be taking bets on who Rowling might kill - the favorites include Harry Potter, his friends Ron and Hermione, headmaster Dumbledore and Dobbie the elf.
(Okay at the moment I have to say a big DUH to all those people out there why would there be seven books if JK was going to kill of Harry in the sixth. The main character is gone how would you contuine onto the next year? Logically what's the point! How would that year go on? That is all I have to say)
Source: Harry Potter Adults
 
Time Turner Sold
Jo Rowling, author of the Potter books, donated Hermione Granger's "time turner" from the Harry Potter film The Prisoner of Azkaban, which raised a staggering £3000 for the Edinburgh Maggie's Centre. The foundation provides cancer support, information and stress management. In total, £70,000 was raised for the chairty at the event.
Source: Snitch Seeker
 
Chris Rankin takes a tour
Chris Rankin's official website says that he will be taking a tour of the United States, starting on October 15th in Chicago and ending on October 26th in New York. Chris plays Percy Weasley in the movies.
Source: MuggleNet
 
More characters die
Dozens and dozens of news sources have picked up on what JK Rowling said on her official site about killing off more characters and are reporting it as news. Informed HP fans, however, already know this to be true - she's said it several times in past interviews.
London's Evening Standard has a particularly amusing story where they invent odds on which character will die
Source: MuggleNet
 
Interview from an Extra 
The SnitchSeeker has posted an interview with an extra from "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" in which she describes how she got a part in the movie, filming the scene when Seamus runs into the Great Hall with the Daily Prophet and mingling with the stars "...and of course whenever Tom's around there are giggling girls..."
Source: HPANA
 
New Brooms for the new movies
It would seem that Warner Bros. has picked up 80 new broomsticks from a 300-year-old family run business for use in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" which is scheduled for release in November 2005.
Source: HPANA
 
PoA DVD realease dates
Many people have been reporting on the dvd and how they are getting glimpses of it. But we have reports of the new DVD due out in U.S. on November 23 and in the UK on November 19 is already in heavy circulation in most of the major P2P networks. But unfourantly there is no note to when it will come out in Australia!     : (  we Aussies need to know
 
More info updated
Our beloved Jo, God bless her, has corrected her own answer to one of the FAQ Questions she answered yesterday at JKRowling.com. She also let slip (and probably not by accident) that she read 20 chapters before answering the questions. We can all hope and pray she is referring to twenty completed chapters of book six, and considering her own statement that Half Blood Prince would not be as long as The Order of the Phoenix, this is very good news as she would be well over halfway through! There was also an added comment to the FAQ Poll Answer as well: Jo: "P.S. It has been suggested that I am wrong in saying that Dumbledore's last letter was the one he left on the doorstep with baby Harry, and that he has sent a letter since then concerning Harry's illegal flight to school. However, both Dumbledore and I differentiate between letters sent to the Dursleys as a couple, and messages directed to Petunia ALONE. And that's my final word on the subject - though I doubt it will be yours :)"
Source: Godric's Hollow
 
Poll question has been answered!
Like the title said JK has finally answered the poll question about Dumbledore meant when he said to Petuina "Remember my last", so go and look for yourself.
 
There has been more material added in the FAQ section of JKR’s official site.
If you haven't looked recently at JK's site go and look there now! there is so much new information that it took me about 15 mins to read it all and let me tell you that I am not a slow reader! There is info about the books, what to do when you are getting bullied. And heaps of other wonderful new facts from JK herself. Like Weasley brothers ages, Fred & George’s name inspiration, more about Peeves, believing in fate and are more people going to die in the future books, have been answered.
 
Happy birthday, Professor McGonagall
Well congrats everyone we now know that Prof McGonagall birthday is the 4th of October! Which is exciting for all you McGonagall fans out there!
 
It's far to early to try and apply for parts in the fifth Harry Potter movie, according to film makers Warner Bros.
The Order of the Phoenix was published in June 2003, and introduced several new characters including Ravenclaw student Luna Lovegood. But the film's producers have urged people not to write in to try to apply for any parts. A spokesperson told CBBC Newsround: "We've only just started production on the fourth film."
Source: CBBC News
 
If David and Victoria Beckham ever have a baby girl, she could share her name with a major Potter character.
"I love the word luna. I know it's a girl's name, so maybe for the next baby," Posh told a Spanish magazine. Luna Lovegood was one of the new characters introduced by JK Rowling in Order Of The Phoenix. Luna is the Spanish word for moon.
Source: CBBC News
 
The Harry Potter books are the most imaginative kids' stories, according to a survey of 700 children.
The 10-to-13-year-olds were asked their opinions in a poll for the Prince of Wales Arts & Kids Foundation's StoryQuest storytelling festival. JK Rowling's young wizard was followed on the list by The Lord of the Rings and the Tracy Beaker stories.
Source: CBBC News
 
More Movie News
FranThePhoenix from FictionAlley interviewed Devon Murray (Seamus Finnegan) from the Harry Potter movies today at Collectormania 6 in Milton Keynes, UK. He talked a bit about filming, Rowling's website and who may be the half-blood prince "No, seriously! Because I say, 'I'm half and half'... It's either me or else Hagrid." According to The Leaky Cauldron the launch party for the "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" DVD is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Nov. 18 at The Honourable Society of Middle Temple in London.Dev
Source:MuggleNet
on Murray updates diary
JK updates her sitew Wizard of the Month on JKR.com
The Wizard of the Month tab on JK Rowling's offical site has been updated and now features Glenda Chittock, the popular 40-year-old host of the W.W.N. (Wizarding Wireless Network) show, "Witching Hour".

GOF Extra reports
HPANA has a report from a lucky kid who was an extra in some Hogwarts Express scenes that were recently filmed.
Source:MuggleNet

JK jumps in pollsForbes' celebrity power list
JK Rowling has landed at #6 (wow) on Forbes' annual celebrity power/money list, the Celebrity 100. This is quite a jump from her 2002 ranking of #34.
Source: MuggleNet
 
Mini Book up for saleini-book by JK Rowling up for auction
JK Rowling has donated a "miniature book" to a British charity, the 999 Club, that will be put up for bidding at Sotheby's in November to raise money for the "most disadvantaged members of society". The book is said to be a signed, leather-bound manuscript handwritten by JK Rowling. About 30 pages in length, it contains a description of what Harry needs to bring to Hogwarts and 9 sketches, including ones of broomsticks and Harry's glasses.
Source:MuggleNet
 
J.K.'s cousin insists he's the real Harry Potter
 J.K. Rowling's cousin Ben is furious the Harry Potter author refuses to admit he was the inspiration for the schoolboy wizard or give him any of the $774 million she made from the books and films.

Ben, 37, was "inseparable" from the multi-millionaires writer while he was growing up, and insists he's the basis for her infamous character, debunking Rowling's claim she came up with the idea while stuck on a delayed train from Manchester to London.

He says, "When I read the first Harry Potter book, my jaw dropped. It was uncanny, far more than a coincidence. I know Jo based Harry on me. I can see so much of the young me in his character.

"We used to spend the weekends swapping stories of boarding school life. She was always fascinated about what I had been up to at school and used to love me telling her about the scrapes and escapades I had been involved in.

"Jo and I were inseparable and even today people stop me and tell me I look just like Harry Potter."

Teenage pictures of Ben reveal an uncanny resemblance to the actor Daniel Radcliffe who plays Potter on the big screen.

 

 

 

Interview with Japanese translator of Harry PotterJapan Today has an interivew with Yuko Matsuoka, the Japanese translator of the Harry Potter books. Ms. Matsuoka describes the process involved in the translating, meeting JK Rowling (before she became famous) and on not letting the movies affect her translations.
Posted by Geri on Sep 26 at 6:14 PM; Metropolis, Tokyo via Wizard News

 

Goblet of Fire' filming closes Glenfinnan Viaduct
Filming for "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" recently closed down the Glenfinnan Viaduct, near Fort William in Scotland to film a scene that included 100 extras from local schools. ScotRail, the owners of the railway, were paid around £50,000 to cancel the trains from Mallaig to Fort William for two days.Book Six Release Date Finally Agreed Upon

petuniafairy writes "According to my Scholastic source (whom I've been warned not to release his name or I will never receive little tidbits again), Scholastic/Bloomsbury/WB have finally gotten a release date agreement out of J.K. Rowling for Book Six. Due to contractual reasons, there will unfortunately be no formal announcement regarding this fact until they are ready to release the date. However, I have been promised that there has already been printing of what material has gone through the editorial stage. Also, since they have reached an agreement, an announcement is not too far off. Thank you JK! Big applause!"

Source: Gordic's Hollow

MuggleNet wins Movies.com award
IlliustartorNew Mary Grandpre art
Mary Grandpre, the American HP books illustrator, is featured in an article by the Star Tribune, which includes a look at an early image of the Mirror of Erised scene in the first book.
Source: MuggleNet

Gof Filming closes to accomodate GoF filming
The Sunday Mail reports that a train line in Fort William, Scotland was closed to allow filming of a scene involving the Hogwarts Express. A ScotRail spokesman said: 'We managed to keep disruption to a minimum. Passengers got compensation in the form of rail vouchers and Harry Potter memorabilia. It's good for Scottish tourism.' At the same time, around one hundred youngesters from the local area were drafted in as extras. (What lucky buggers!)
As previously reported, it was confirmed that the American version of Half-Blood Prince would contain a hyphen between the Half and Blood. TLC has just received confirmation that this hyphen will also apply to the UK version, making all versions of the book appear with a hyphen.
Source MuggleNet
 
Movies.com honours HP
The Harry Potter sites swept the table at this year's Movies.com Movie Fan Site Awards.
Source: MuggleNet
 
Percy Gone?
On his personal site, actor Chris Rankin revealed today that he doesn't think his character Percy Weasley will be appearing in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." His latest contract included "Prisoner of Azkaban + 1," meaning one more film, but not necessarily the next one. Percy plays a much bigger role in "Order of the Phoenix," the fifth in JK Rowling's book series. - thanks to HPANA
 
Dark Arts are praticed here
Harry Potter's arch-enemy Lord Voldemort will be played by actor Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Richardson is to play journalist Rita Skeeter. In the first three films, only Voldemort's spirit has been visible, but he returns in the flesh for the first time in the fourth movie. Filming on the fourth Potter movie started on 25 June and is scheduled to be in cinemas in November 2005.
 
Eastbourne could be the setting for the Quidditch World Cup in the next Harry Potter film.
According to BBC News: A newspaper report says a cliff top site, near Beachy Head, is the first choice for Warner Brothers - location managers for The Goblet of Fire. Eastbourne council denied the report, but said the company scouted the area and also three West Country locations. A spokesman for the film company said locations were never confirmed until definite arrangements had been made.
 
John has been kicked out of the buliding
John Williams Fan Network has received confirmation from Warner Bros. that John Williams will not be composing the music for "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." The new composer signed for the movie will be Patrick Doyle who has previously worked with director Mike Newell on "Donnie Brasko" and "Into the West."
 
Too early for the movies
According to CBBC it is too early to think about casting for the Order of Phoneix A spokeman added: "As for the next movie, it's far too early to think about casting. "We don't have a script, director, start date or casting director and no one will be considered for any role until all these are in place. "We don't want children to be disappointed, so we're asking them not to write into the studios. It would be a waste of their time."  Warner Bros. also told us that there's no point in trying to write in to be an extra in Goblet of Fire, as they're usually found through local schools or special agencies. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is due in cinemas in November 2005.
 

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"Azkaban – the wizard prison, Goyle," said Malfoy, looking at him in disbelief. "Honestly, if you were any slower, you'd be going backward." –Draco

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