Happy 24th birthday to Tiana Benjamin! Tiana Benjamin, who was born on October 5, 1984, is 24 years old today. Tiana Benjamin plays Gryffindor quidditch chaser Angelina Johnson in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. She's also had some guest spots in several UK TV dramas.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Happy 24th birthday to Will Theakston! Will Theakston, who was born on October 4, 1984, is 24 years old today. Will Theakston plays the Slytherin seeker Terrance Higgs in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Will has also been in two TV series in England, Ghosthunter and Sir Gadabout.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Devon Professor says 'I'm not Dumbledore' A recent article in The Guardian cited leading Devon academic Prof Peter Wiseman as inspiration for the Harry Potter Dumbledore character. J.K. Rowling was a student at Exeter University from 1983 to 1985. But Prof. Wiseman says he has strong doubts the long-bearded character was based on him. [more...] Source:  BBC News

Sneak peek: Half-Blood Prince darkest Harry Potter film yet In tantalising scenes from the new movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince heroes Harry, Hermione and Ron can be seen back together at Hogwarts, ready to fight Lord Voldemort. But fans will have to be satisfied with just looking for now, as the film's November release date has been delayed until July next year. [more...] Source:  The Daily Mail, UK

Richard Griffiths shines in Equus The stirringly emotive revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus is replete with admirable acting from Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe and enviable directing from Thea Sharrock. But the performance of Richard Griffiths, one of our generation's greatest actors, is decidedly and deservedly the main attraction of the evening. [more...] Source:  NJ Leader

J.K. Rowling makes $9 every second J.K. Rowling is the world's highest-earning author, making more than £5 every second over the past year, US business magazine Forbes has announced. The Harry Potter writer, who made a total of $300m (£170m) last year, wrote the first of her best-selling books. The magazine described her work as "a children's literary sensation". [more...] Source:  BBC News

Happy 30th birthday to Christian Coulson! Christian Coulson, who was born on October 3, 1978, is 30 years old today. Christian Coulson plays Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. He has also been in several TV mini series. He won the part as 17 year old Tom Riddle even though he was actually 24 at the time.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Remembering Richard Harris Richard Harris, who was born in Limerick, Ireland on October 1, 1930, would have been 78 years old today. Richard Harris was Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter movies, but was previously most famous for A Man Called Horse and King Arthur in Camelot. He only agreed to be Dumbledore after his then 11-year-old granddaughter threatened never to speak to him again if he didn't.

Monday, September 29, 2008

In Person Review: Dan Radcliffe in Equus It's really nice to see that Dan Radcliffe actually can act. At one point I leaned over and whispered to my friend, "Why can't he do that in Harry Potter?" Dan was easily the heart and soul of the production. And Richard Griffith's Dr. Dysart was the perfect compliment to Dan's Alan character. [more...] Source:  Snitch Seeker

ABC Family channel buys latest Potter film rights ABC Family has secured cable rights to the Harry Potter series by purchasing the rights to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, as well as Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, 10 months before its theatrical debut. The Potter series' first four films are already under contract with the family network. [more...] Source:  Celebrity Cafe

Christopher Paolini on inheriting JK Rowling's crown Christopher Paolini likens his own journey to international best-selling author to that of Eragon. ''In some ways it was my own coming-of-age story, if you will,'' the 24-year-old says. ''It was my own epic quest. That's what it felt like at times. It's a great story after the fact, but when you're living it and you're feeling it, it can be pretty dreadful." [more...] Source:  Herald Sun, Australia

Paperback Deathly Hallows slated for July 2009 The paperback edition of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released on July 7, 2009. This follows the record-breaking release of the hardcover edition, which hit stores at 12:01 a.m. on July 21, 2007 and has so far sold 14 million copies, making it the fastest selling book in publishing history. [more...] Source:  School Library Journal

Harry Potter star Radcliffe raises awareness Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe said he was so clumsy he couldn't tie his shoelaces, fans thought he was just exaggerating. But the young actor has the neurological condition, a disorder which can seriously affect co-ordination. This week is Awareness Week. [more...] Source:  The Daily Record, UK

Gryffindor defeats Slytherin on Stepan Fields If you paid attention to the scoreboard during Saturday's Irish victory over the Boilermakers of Purdue, you would have seen something strange appear between the results of other football games across the nation: Gryffindor: 170, Slytherin 60. No, you weren't dreaming. "I guess the score got up there by magic," a player said. [more...] Source:  The Observer, ME

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Harry Potter bookends recalled for dangerous lead Harry Potter bookends have been included in a new product recall from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC says "the paint on the bookends contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard." No injuries have been reported. [more...] Source:  The Examiner, Los Angeles

Brisingr slays publishing rivals Thanks to sales of 41,028 in just 24 hours, Christopher Paolini's Brisingr is the new number one. Under strict embargo until a minute past midnight on Saturday morning, the third instalment in Paolini's Inheritance Cycle series became one of the fastest selling books of all time. [more...] Source:  The Bookseller

The magic continues with release of paperback Deathly Hallows on July 7 Fans of Harry Potter are keeping the magic alive. There are anniversaries to celebrate, a new charity book in December from J.K. Rowling and now, the announcement from Scholastic that the paperback edition of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released on July 7, 2009. [more...] Source:  Marketwatch

Anniversary of Harry Potter debut celebrated in New York City It's been a decade since a young wizard named Harry Potter put his spell on the hearts and imaginations of millions of fans across the world. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the first book in the series, turned 10 years old today, and to celebrate, fans read it aloud cover-to-cover in SoHo. [more...] Source:  NY1

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