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Pottermore Online - JK Rowling's New Website

2011-06-25T18:50:00.000-07:00

Instead of creating some random website, write more Harry Potter books!!!!

http://www.pottermore.com

Harry Potter fans are rejoicing over J.K. Rowling's announcement of Pottermore, an online world in which she promises to provide new details about the lives and adventures of the boy wizard and his friends.

But Pottermore's news was nearly eclipsed by a bigger revelation: The Potter series will soon be available in e-book form.

Fans have wondered why the books have never been in digital form; now they know she was saving them for the Pottermore debut in October.

"Pottermore will be the place where fans of any age can share, participate in and rediscover the stories," Rowling said Thursday from London in a YouTube video.

Emma Watson Left Brown College. Admits, "I was in denial".

2011-06-09T06:16:00.000-07:00

For "Harry Potter" star Emma Watson, who had already earned more in childhood than most people make in a lifetime, college was an opportunity to be like everyone else.

Prior to entering Brown University in Providence, R.I., in the fall of 2009, Watson told Teen Vogue: "I'm doing this because I want to be normal. I really want anonymity. I want to do it properly, like everyone else. As long as I don't walk in and see, like, 'Harry Potter' posters everywhere, I'll be fine."

There were no posters or autograph-hounding fans. Nor was there any truth to earlier reports that Watson was being heckled with "Harry Potter" phrases like "Three points for Gryffindor!" when she answered a question correctly in class.

But after 18 months, Watson made the decision to leave Brown because she realized that she is not like everyone else.

"I was in denial," the 21-year-old actress told the U.K.'s Sunday Times Style Magazine recently about her decision to drop out. "I wanted to pretend I wasn't as famous as I was. I was trying to seek out normality, but I kind of have to accept who I am, the position I'm in and what happened."

Poor Emma, she is better off doing online classes. At least then she doesn't have to worry about being famous.

JK Rowling Spends $1.6M To Demolish Home, Expand Her Personal Garden

2011-06-08T18:57:00.000-07:00

When “Harry Potter” scribe JK Rowling wanted a bit more green room, the neighboring home to her Edinburgh mansion seemed like the best place to start.

The 45-year-old was recently granted permission to tear down the $1.6M home to expand her personal garden and build a “a ‘garden room’ folly with a thirty-foot conical center tower and a chimney.” While the project sits in a conservation zone, the governing council did not object to the plans owning to the fact that it ‘goes some way to restoring an original garden plot’.

Rowling purchased her 17-century home, dubbed the “White House”, for somewhere around $3M two years ago. The plot it sits on is drenched in ancient mysticism, having been owned by the Knights Templar long before the foundation was laid in 1615. Before selling, the original owner spent a sizable amount of cash renovating the home – as well as reportedly shipping some 37 tonnes of fully grown specimen trees and shrubs from a nursery in Bergerac, France.

She is too rich, give some of that money to people who really need it lady! Also write more Harry Potter books, don't be stubborn, you only live once.

FULL OFFICIAL TRAILER!!!! Deathly Hallows - Part 2

2011-04-27T07:01:00.000-07:00

OMG!!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 Review

2010-11-20T05:38:00.000-08:00

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 Review

Wow, what can I say. The long awaited wait was worth it. This was probably the greatest Harry Potter movie to date. Not only did it involve lots of action. Harry and friends did so much more compared to the last few movies.

SPOILERS!!!!!

It is sad everytime they kill off characters, but you can't change the books. Three main characters died, Mad Eye, Harry's owl and Hedwig all died. It is disappointing that these 3 characters died, but I guess they need to, in order to move the story along.

Harry has more fight in him this time around, and it shows. He who shall not be named now is corrupting the ministry of magic. The half wizards are shunned and singled out. Even killed.... So what if they are half human half wizard. Just makes them that more powerful.

The dark lord has the right idea to fear them, as they are the future of wizardry! It is so sad that this is the 2nd to last movie they will be making. I am however happy there is one more movie left to the series!

If you have not seen it yet, go see it now!

TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-11-19T00:34:00.000-08:00

WHY ARE YOU STILL ALIVE?

1 DAY, 1 DAY, 1 DAY!!!!!!!!

2010-11-18T08:32:00.000-08:00

I can't believe just one more day!!!!! WHO IS READY!!!

2 DAYS 2 GO!!! R U PREPARED!

2010-11-17T12:27:00.000-08:00

FILL YOUR KNAPSACKS, PACK FOOD, WANDS, and BOOKS!

3 MORE DAYS!!! LEGO MY MOVIE!

2010-11-16T12:25:00.000-08:00

3 MORE DAYS!!! LEGO MY MOVIE!

4 DAYS TO GO!!!!

2010-11-15T12:21:00.000-08:00

4 MORE DAYS, MOTHERS DRESS UP YOUR BABIES!!

5 DAYS!! The Aliens Have Landed

2010-11-14T12:19:00.000-08:00

Aliens have arrived sporting Harry Potter costumes, ready to wait in the LONG LINES for the movie! 5 MORE DAYS!!

6 MORE DAYS!!!

2010-11-13T12:17:00.000-08:00

Harry tries on dresses for the premiere!

7 DAYS!!! HARRY GET'S DRUNK!

2010-11-12T12:15:00.000-08:00

7 MORE DAYS!! HARRY GET'S DRUNK IN ANTICIPATION!!

Countdown to Deathly Hallows! 8 More Days!!!

2010-11-11T11:36:00.001-08:00

8 MORE DAYS!!

EVEN VADER CAN'T WAIT!

J.K. Rowling hints to Oprah there could be more 'Harry Potter'

2010-10-04T03:45:00.000-07:00

OMG!! I knew she couldn't resist, the end of Harry Potter was so boring! I mean what will Harry be like when he's older and how powerful!

Fans, rejoice -- J.K. Rowling offered a bit of hope on Friday that, perhaps, the final Harry Potter story has yet to be told.
"I could definitely write an eighth, ninth, tenth," the celebrated author, 45, told Oprah Winfrey during an interview scheduled to air Friday. "I'm not going to say I won't. I don't think I will ... I feel I am done, but you never know."
Speaking in Edinburgh, where the interview took place, Rowling said she felt something of a loss upon finishing the saga's last installment,"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." "It was a bereavement," she said.
Not that she's completely put down her pen. Rowling plans to write more books, and feels there is no need to match or top her previous achievement.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows "On the Run" Featurette Official (HD)

2010-10-01T13:12:00.000-07:00

Quote, "Their journey for survival." The anticipation is killing me!

HHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows "Forest Run" Featurette Official (HD)

2010-09-30T17:09:00.000-07:00

I am starting to remember the book, it's been so long since I read them. I think I want to be surprised though!

J.K. Rowling to be on Oprah on Friday, October 1st

2010-09-28T18:41:00.000-07:00

'Harry Potter' author J. K. Rowling appearing on 'Oprah' Friday October 1st. I don't usually watch Oprah, but I set it to record on my DRV. To fast forward past annoying commercials. lol

FULL OFFICIAL TRAILER!!!! Deathly Hallows - Part 1

2010-09-28T18:16:00.000-07:00

Full trailer, November 19th. Mark it on your calendars if you haven't already.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Gameplay

2010-09-28T17:55:00.000-07:00

This looks great!!! Here is part 2.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows "The Story" Featurette Official (HD)

2010-09-25T15:00:00.000-07:00

WOWOOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWO!!!!

Albus Dumbledore

2010-09-19T06:29:00.000-07:00

The headmaster of the Wizarding school Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Always guiding Harry Potter and his friends even when Harry doesn't know it. So sad at the ending of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. If I went to a school with him as a headmaster, I would do the smart thing and train under him personally. Wouldn't you??

Wiki; "In the film adaptations of Philosopher's Stone (2001) and Chamber of Secrets (2002), Dumbledore was played by Richard Harris, who was expected to play Dumbledore throughout the series. Harris mentioned that he was originally not going to take the role, since he knew his own health was in decline. He accepted because his then-11-year-old granddaughter threatened never to speak to him again if he did not take it. Harris was determined to portray Dumbledore again in Prisoner of Azkaban (which was released in 2004), despite having been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, and asked David Heyman not to recast the role. However, his death on 25 October 2002 necessitated recasting."

Harry Potter and Twilight Actors team up in "In the Rough"

2010-09-18T06:14:00.000-07:00

I bet this movie will do even better now. I might see it. They all should join up and make some magical vampire zombie movie! lol just kidding

"Harry Potter actor Tom Felton was reportedly in negotiations to appear in the film In The Rough, which tells the story of a women’s swim team coach who gets an opportunity to build a men’s golf team for her university.

According to a post on Twitter from The Twilight Saga’s Justin Chon (Eric Yorkie), the paperwork has been finished and both actors are appearing in the film. Chon tweeted on yesterday. Source HN"

Seats Adjusted on Harry Potter Ride, The Forbidden Journey, to Accommodate Everyone.

2010-09-14T10:31:00.000-07:00

This is good news for those who couldn't ride it before. Funny they didn't think of this when making it.

Officials made changes after a insurmountable amount of complaints hit after the park’s opening.

“We always want to accommodate as many guests as possible on our attractions,” Universal spokesman Tom Schroder said. “After watching Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey operate for several months, we made some adjustments to the ride’s overhead restraints that would allow more people to ride. We’re thrilled to be able to give more people the opportunity to experience this attraction.”

Deathly Hallows - Part 1 - Tv Spot

2010-09-10T16:44:00.000-07:00

Just released the Tv Spot for Part 1 of the Deathly Hallows! Enjoy!

Hogwarts School Song!

2010-09-09T16:25:00.000-07:00

Everyone sing along!

Harry Potter - Deathly Hallows - Photos 4

2010-09-07T02:45:00.000-07:00

YES!! MORE!!! We find them and give them to you! I almost want to stop looking at promo pics, because I want to be surprised.. lol

Harry Potter Actor says new movies will shock fans.

2010-09-06T12:22:00.000-07:00

I can't wait to see how uncomfortable it makes me! Now that Harry is older, they should make it more dark with more action!

"Actor Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the bespectacled boy wizard in Harry Potter, says the new film in the franchise will make some people uncomfortable.

The 21-year-old actor, who has finished filming the final two movies in the blockbuster franchise, says his character will be very close to death after being beaten up by his arch-nemesis Voldemort, which will be difficult for some fans to watch, the Contactmusic reported.

"Voldemort does absolutely kick six bells out of me, and that's what makes it effective, the fact that Harry's a kid having the crap beaten out of him. If it's Voldemort killing an adult - well, he does that loads in the films," Radcliffe said.

"To see him brutalising and desperately trying to kill a 17-year-old boy is hopefully going to shake some people up," he added.

The actor, who was only 11-year-old during his first Harry Potter film, believes that the his character is yet to grow up.

"Someone said to me the other day, 'Is there one point where Harry becomes a man?' and the thing is, I don't think he does in this film Source: NDTV"

Harry Potter Anime

2010-09-05T20:09:00.001-07:00

Here are some cool Harry Potter anime theme pictures!

The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook hits bookstores!

2010-09-05T01:26:00.000-07:00

Dinah Bucholz has created a Hogwart-themed cookbook with more than 150 recipes! (Adams Media, $19.95) There is no butter beer recipe inside the compendium, but you will find Treacle Tarts, Pumpkin Pasties, Molly’s Meat Pies and Kreacher’s French Onion Soup.

Emma Watson stars in Music Video

2010-09-04T04:45:00.000-07:00

Never heard of this band until she promoted them by being in there video. Not a bad song, added it to my playlist. :)

The name of the song is “Say You Don’t Want It” filmed in New York City. Emma was happy to help her boyfriend George Craig and his band "One Night Only."

Emma Watson slams Twilight saga for 'selling sex'

2010-09-03T17:40:00.000-07:00

'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson slams 'Twilight' saga for 'selling sex'

"Harry Potter" star Emma Watson just put a stake through the heart of "Twilight" fans.

The 22-year-old actress, who reprises her role as Hermione in the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part I," bashed the rival franchise during a conference call with journalists, OK! Magazine reported.

"This kiss between Hermione and Ron [Weasley played by co-star Rupert Grint] is highly anticipated, it's been building up for eight films now. And Harry Potter is not 'Twilight,' you know," Watson told reporters. "We're not selling sex."

Watson had been addressing the long-gestating romance between Hermione and Ron, leading up to a kiss which is a fan favorite from the book, but was uncomfortable for her and Grint to film.

"In fact, it was horribly awkward; we couldn't stop laughing. Source: NY Daily"

She has a point. :)

All About Luna Lovegood

2010-09-02T13:32:00.000-07:00

What would Harry Potter be without Luna, the crazy, wacky and awesome friend. :)

"Wiki: Luna Lovegood is a Ravenclaw student one year younger than Harry. She is described as having straggly, waist-length dirty blond hair and a "permanently surprised look". Rowling has often said that Luna is the "anti-Hermione", as Luna believes in faith alone, while Hermione grounds her views on facts and logic.[17] Her father, Xenophilius Lovegood, is the editor-in-chief of The Quibbler. When Luna was only 9 years old, her mother was killed while performing spell experiments. Luna witnessed the accident which enabled her to see Thestrals. Luna is socially isolated at school, but she appears to care little for what others think."

Harry Potter - Deathly Hallows - Photos 3

2010-09-01T07:52:00.000-07:00

THE KISS!!!

J.K. Rowling donates $15.4 million to MS Research (Multiple Sclerosis)

2010-08-31T15:24:00.000-07:00

This is really nice of her I hope her money helps the cause.

"Author J.K. Rowling has donated $15.4 million to a multiple sclerosis research and treatment center at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.

The creator of the "Harry Potter" franchise says she hopes the clinic will become "a world center for excellence in the field of regenerative neurology."

Rowling's mother, Anne, died of complications related to MS at 45, before her daughter found literary fame. The currently incurable neurological disease can take many forms, ranging from relatively mild and manageable to progressive and debilitating. The center will also study Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases.

"I cannot think of anything more important, or of more lasting value, than to help the university attract world-class minds in the field on neuroregeneration, to build on its long and illustrious history of medical research and, ultimately, to seek a cure for a very Scottish disease," Rowling said in a statement Tuesday.

"Very Scottish disease" may refer to the fact that MS in more common in people from northern latitudes. The donation is the biggest charitable gift made by Rowling, who just turned 45 herself and is a longtime Edinburgh resident. Source: LA Times"

Harry Potter - Deathly Hallows - Photos 2

2010-08-31T06:30:00.000-07:00

MORE!! These are great, and they don't give away too much of the story!

Universal's Harry Potter Park to Expand

2010-08-30T17:21:00.000-07:00

YES! This is great, I plan on taking many pictures when I go. Then when the changes happen, I will show exclusive after photos!

"The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure may be undergoing an expansion as soon as Summer 2012!

Apparently The Lost Continent area isn't very popular anymore and Harry Potter just might take over that region of the park within the next 2 to 3 years!

Source: Perez Hilton"

Harry Potter - Deathly Hallows - Photos 1

2010-08-30T03:36:00.000-07:00

When we get them so will you! Here are some stills from the upcoming Deathly Hallows! More photos to come!

Deathly Hallows - Behind the Scenes Photos!

2010-08-29T06:48:00.000-07:00

Here’s a few new behind the scenes photos from the upcoming film “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I” by director David Yates (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) and starring Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone), Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter (Alice in Wonderland), Alan Rickman (The Villa Golitsyn) and Rupert Grint.

Harry Potter - Deathly Hallows Part 1 - Video Game

2010-08-28T04:23:00.000-07:00

I am really looking forward to getting this game, to think they will have only 2 more Harry Potter games. Aside from the LEGO games of coarse! lol

Here are some screen grabs from the new game;

Harry Potter Pictures Emerge!

2010-08-27T15:48:00.000-07:00

Harry Potter Deathly Hallows, Part 1 pictures surface in new Potter book. Check them out!

LITERAL Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Trailer Parody HD

2010-08-26T16:04:00.000-07:00

hahahahahaha, i am not one for Harry Potter parodies, but this one is great

All About Ron Weasley

2010-08-25T17:10:00.000-07:00

Best friend to Harry Potter, Ron Weasley. Reliable, ladies man *cough* jk *cough*, typical guy, clueless at times, one day boyfriend to Hermione. Played by Rupert Grint.

Wiki "Ronald Bilius "Ron" Weasley is a fictional character and one of the three protagonists (the other two being Harry Potter and Hermione Granger) in the Harry Potter book series written by J. K. Rowling. His first appearance was in the first book of the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997, called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States) as the best friend of the protagonist Harry Potter and Hermione Granger. He is a member of the Weasley family, a pure blood family, who reside in "The Burrow" outside Ottery St. Catchpole. Along with Harry and Hermione, he is a member of the Gryffindor house."

Some pictures of Ron;

Harry Potter - Deathly Hallows - Movie Poster

2010-08-24T16:44:00.000-07:00

This is a great poster, it's also the main background on the official trailer site!

Official Deathly Hallows Site

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I & 2

2010-07-01T18:42:00.000-07:00

THE LONG AWAITED 2 PART FINALE IS ALMOST HERE!!!!

Opening overview of Wizarding World of Harry Potter with J.K. Rowling

2010-06-21T07:24:00.000-07:00

What is great, is that I will be visiting Orlando's Universal Studios in a month or so! I CAN'T WAIT!

Universal published a video montage of the grand opening festivities surrounding the Wizarding World of Harry Potter last week.

It covers the Wednesday evening celebrity preview with the stars of the movie and fireworks display with John Williams, a quick word from author JK Rowling, some of the cast exploring the shops of Hogsmeade, and the Friday unveiling.

REWARD! A NEW BLOG!!

2010-06-20T11:46:00.000-07:00

Here is the first post for our new blog! We are all Harry Potter nuts in some shape or form, lol. We had to create a blog, comments are welcomed!