For the month of March 2008
March 31st, 2008
Harry Potter and the Kids' Choice Awards
From HPANA.com:
On Saturday night, March 29th, Nickelodeon held their annual Kids' Choice Awards. The Harry Potter series won the "Favorite Book" category.
New Affiliate!
From the Editor:
A great big welcome to our newest affiliate, Rai Aren, co-author of the Amazon.com best-seller Secret of the Sands. Our new affiliate and friend's banner can now be seen in our "Affiliations" section in The Library, on Magykal, and on our MySpace page. Check out the link to the Secret of the Sands website in the Classifieds on page 4.
Marisha Has New Songs
From Marisha:
I have three new wrock songs on my wrock band. One is from the Coyote Ugly soundtrack. I've just changed some words around. I hope you like it. Another is called "Dementor's Kiss". The other is called "But I Do Love You" and it's a H&R love song. Find the link to my wrock band page on Page 2 in my Week in Wrock section.
Emma Watson Donates To Auction
From HPANA.com:
Emma Watson has once again donated to the Wild Trout Trust Auction 2008. Emma donated a fly tied by her, which has been framed together with a signature card.
J.K. Visits Prison Inmates
From WizardNews.com:
J.K. Rowling gave prisoners learning to read a real boost when she visited them in jail on Thursday, says a literacy charity. The writer presented awards to inmates at Edinburgh. She had been invited to carry out the honours by the Shannon Trust, the charity that helps prisoners across the UK learn to read.
Rupert Grint Says No To Being Nude
From WizardNews.com:
Rupert Grint has admitted that he would be reluctant to strip on-stage like his co-star Daniel Radcliffe. During an interview on Al Murray's Happy Hour, which was broadcast Friday night, Rupert was asked if he would consider stripping for a role. He replied, "No. No, I don't think I could, no. Well, I dunno, maybe in the future, but definitely not now. It's a big step."
March 25th, 2008
New Book From A Fellow Potterholic!
From the Editor:
We'd like to welcome our new Potterholic friend Rai Aren, co-author of the Amazon.com bestseller Secret of the Sands, to our OPA MySpace friends list. Rai is a "HUGE" Harry Potter fan. Check out more on Rai Aren and Tavius E.'s new book Secret of the Sands HERE.
New Half-Blood Prince Promo Pic From WB
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Warner Bros. has sent out a new high-resolution promotional still from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince featuring Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Check it out courtesy of the HP Fan Zone galleries HERE.
JK Rowling Nominated for Book Award
From LeakyCauldron.org:
J.K. Rowling has been nominated for an award given by the Children's Book Council. The School Library Journal reports that Jo is nominated for her book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as a "2007 Author of the Year". Voting is open to students now until May 4th, with the winners due to be announced at a special Children's Book Week gala May 13th.
OotP Nominated for 2008 Award
From LeakyCauldron.org:
The Hugo Awards, which celebrate the best in the field of science fiction and fantasy work, have released their 2008 list of nominees which include a nomination for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. This awards ceremony, largely run and voted for by fans, has recognized the 5th Potter film in the category of "Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form", naming its screenwriter, Michael Goldenberg, original author, J.K. Rowling, and director, David Yates, for the honor.
Jo Expected To Appear In Court For Lexicon Case
From Veritaserum.com:
It was reported yesterday that J.K. Rowling is expected to appear in a New York court sometime next month as part of the Harry Potter Lexicon lawsuit. The case will go to trial on April 14th. When asked about Rowling, an RDR lawyer said, "We asked for her and they said they would provide her. I would say it would be very unlikely that she would not appear."
Win A Trip To The LA Premiere Of HBP With Nick Magazine
From HPANA.com:
Nickelodeon Magazine has opened a contest to US residents to attend the Los Angeles premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The contest officially started on March 21st and will end on May 1st. It is open to fans between 6 and 14 years of age.
Potter Puppet Pals Wins Award
From WizardNews.com:
Potter Puppet Pals is among the winners of YouTube's 2nd annual video awards. A homemade version of the special effects-laden Harry Potter movies, called "The Potter Puppet Pals in 'The Mysterious Ticking Noise'" captured the comedy award.
CNN Features Harry Potter in Academia
From LeakyCauldron.org:
CNN has a special feature article now online, highlighting the use of Harry Potter as curriculum at some of the universities in the States, including at Yale Divinity School, where graduate student Danielle Tumminio is teaching a course called "Christian Theology and Harry Potter". CNN reports, "The course uses all 7 Potter books and the students examine Christian themes such as sin, evil and resurrection." The article continues to note that others, such as authors John Granger, Philip Nel, and Ed Kerns have long saw the benefits to using Harry Potter in an academic situation. Edmund Kern, author of The Wisdom of Harry Potter and professor at Lawrence University, was originally attracted to the books based on his training as a historian of early religion, magic and witchcraft. For him, the books' historical impact, rather than their literary context, makes for a more intriguing analysis.
Emma Watson Embarrasses Co-Stars With Skills
From WizardNews.com:
Emma Watson has left her Harry Potter co-stars red-faced, after beating them at ping pong. Rupert Grint says, "I've got a table tennis on set and we're always playing between scenes. Emma is brilliant. We rarely play her now because it gets quite embarrassing."
J.K. Rowling Says Daughter Saved Her Life
From WizardNews.com:
J.K. Rowling has admitted she had "suicidal thoughts" while suffering from depression after her first marriage broke down and love for her daughter had made her seek help. Counselling she then received helped her to "get out" of her depression and she urges anybody suffering from depression to "go and get help".
Natalia Tena Talks Filming as Tonks
From LeakyCauldron.org:
Natalia Tena talks flying, wizard style, in a new interview with the Swindon Advertiser. She has been filming recently for her return appearance as the Auror Tonks in the upcoming Half-Blood Prince film and recalls filming her flying scenes for OotP. Natalia said, "The flying stuff was so cool." She described the process as, "We are wrapped in green skin stuff and have this pole attachment. It moves like a buckaroo. They take a plaster cast of your bum, so you get a proper seat on the broomstick. I love heights and these hot men (the technicians) blow air at me to make me look sexy – it was amazing." She admits to not having read any of the HP books nor seeing the movies before she landed her part. "At the first audition I tripped over a chair, but I loved the idea of the hair changes that Nymphadora has, because that's what I do." She goes on to say, "I was born on Nov. 1st, so Halloween was always important and on my 18th birthday my mum gave me a witch's broomstick and a wooden spoon, showing that I had become a witch and a woman."
Terminus Announces Guests Of Honor
From WizardNews.com:
The planning team for Terminus has announced Guests of Honor Cheryl Klein and Tamora Pierce, who will present keynotes on their unique experiences with the Harry Potter series and phenomenon. "Tamora Pierce has written some of our favorite books and Cheryl Klein has edited some of our favorites," noted Hallie Tibbetts, a Lead Event Organizer.
March 23rd, 2008
March 19th, 2008
Maggie Smith Battling Cancer; Prognosis Good
From WizardNews.com:
Dame Maggie Smith is reported to be battling breast cancer. A friend told The Daily Telegraph, "She is dealing with it in her typically brave and understated way. This was precautionary and the prognosis looks good. The last thing she wants to do is to make a fuss about it." It did not affect her filming on the current Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Win a trip for two to School of Wizardry in England
From HPANA.com:
HP Fan Trips has announced an interactive online quest for players to win weekly prizes and a grand prize: a trip for 2 to their new 5 day School of Wizardry at Ford Castle in England. Playing the quest will take fans to a variety of Harry Potter fan sites and communities while looking for clues.
New Interview with Rupert
From Veritaserum.com:
Rupert Grint talked to The Sun recently about filming the Quidditch scenes in Half-Blood Prince. He said, "You sit on a broomstick for hours and it starts to hurt. It gives you a numb bum." He also spoke about his future, saying, "We'll be finished filming in a few months. Then we'll be making the final ever one. I think I'll miss it... I'd like to do a comedy movie next, but we'll have to see what comes up."
New Diagon Alley Video
From Diagon Alley:
If you didn't get a chance to make to our secret private show, here it is... the Diagon Alley Music Video! Check it out here.
Potter bridge to disappear
From WizardNews.com:
Campaigners are trying to save one of the most iconic features of the Harry Potter series. A bridge and a 100-year-old clock at London's King's Cross station are to be knocked down as part of major expansion plans. The landmark is famous as Harry Potter's entrance to King's Cross on the imaginary platform nine and three quarters, to catch the train to Hogwarts.
Harry Potter books auctioned at Christie's
From HPANA.com:
An auction at Christie's International auction house in London today will include a rare first edition of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, one of only 500 printed, and is expected to fetch between $8,075 to $12,100. The book, part of the Fine Printed Books including Children's & Illustrated Books auction is just one lot of the series, which also includes a first edition of Chamber of Secrets and an uncorrected edition of Prisoner of Azkaban.
Australian kids love Potter books
From HPANA.com:
For the 2nd time in 3 years the Harry Potter books have been voted in the top spot in Angus & Robertson's Top 50 book poll. The poll, taken by kids aged from 5 to 17 were given a month to vote online, in store and through their schools for their all-time favourite books, with the Roald Dahl stories, in 2nd place.
Programming Schedule for Accio 2008 Announced
From LeakyCauldron.org:
Upcoming fan conference, Accio 2008, has recently released the full programming schedule for their upcoming event at Magdalen College in Oxford, England. The 3 day conference, which takes place from July 25 � 27, 2008, will begin with an Opening Session followed by 3 days of formal programming from a variety of speakers on a wide array of topics related to Harry Potter. Presentations will be made throughout the weekend on religion, the effect the series has had in other countries, ethics and evil, and the films. Further presentations will give character and psychological analyses along with a literary look at wizard rock. Emer O'Sullivan and Gillian Hall will be speaking at the event.
March 17th, 2008
IT'S CONFIRMED! DH TO BE TWO FILMS!
From WizardNews.com:
After months of speculation, Warner Brothers announced on Friday that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be filmed as Part I and Part II, and that David Yates will direct. "It was born out of purely creative reasons," producer David Heyman said, "Unlike every other book, you cannot remove elements of this book." The question will be, where do you break book 7 into two parts? And how do you make them one, but two separate and distinct stories?" producer David Heyman asked in a recent LA Times story. "Do you break it with a moment of suspense or one of resolution? These are the interesting challenges."
Half-Blood Prince headed to IMAX
From HPANA.com:
The IMAX corporation confirmed on Friday that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be released in IMAX theaters on November 21st, the same day the film hits regular screens, and with an expectation of having a 3D finale much like last summer's hit Order of the Phoenix.
Scandanavian Yule Ball 2008
From Marisha:
According to the Luna Wrockcast Podcast, there has been much talk about it and, this year, it's finally going to be done. Luna Wrockcast, and a bunch of danish Harry Potter fans, will be hosting the very first ever Scandinavian Yule Ball to be held on November 21st-23rd, 2008. It will be held in �rhus, Denmark. Anyone attending on the 21st can sign up to see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Email abchii@hotmail.com or message at www.myspace.com/wrockcast for information and tickets, or if you are interested in playing at the ball or helping out. You can check out the official Scandanavian Yule Ball 2008 site here.
J.K.'s New Book Idea
From WizardNews.com:
J.K. Rowling wants to write a book about a stand-up comedian. J.K., who is currently working on a Harry Potter encyclopaedia, said she had a "real thing" about the comedy idea, but hadn't started work on it yet. Rowling also said that she was currently working on two other projects.
Emma's new romance
From WizardNews.com:
Emma Watson has spoken about her new boyfriend, after being photographed with him at the Empire Awards after-party. According to the Mirror, the 17 year old actress said, "I'm really happy. I'm not sure if he is 'the one' just yet, we've only been going out together for three weeks, but it's brilliant at the moment. He is a friend of a friend."
Tilda Swinton blasts Harry Potter!
From WizardNews.com:
Oscar winning actress Tilda Swinton says she can't stand the Harry Potter books because they make kids think it's fun to be at boarding school. Swinton says the novels glamorize what for her meant a lonely childhood.
Wizard Rock in the News
From WizardRock.org:
On March 10, an article appeared in The Canton Repository newspaper letting readers know about The Remus Lupins concert that was to take place the next day. The amusing article got most of its facts wrong, including that "J.K. Rowling endorses The Remus Lupins and flies the band to concerts throughout the country."
New Song from Hawthorn and Holly
From WizardRock.org:
Hawthorn and Holly has recently come out with a new song called "Fizzing Whizbees Baby". The four-member, South Carolina-based band plans to put on a concert at the end of May in conjunction with The Blibbering Humdingers.
March 12th, 2008
Please Help: Sign "Project FIVER" Petition
From The Brobdingagian Bards,
(Edited) From Chris Kern (fan of The Bards):
Many of you may know my wife, Melissa Kern. She has helped with the Tolkien and Young Adult Literature tracks, helped plan the HP Yule Ball and infamous Pirate Party, and appeared in a well-known Dragon*Con TV commercial. But she has received some grave news. Melissa has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. It is progressive, incurable, and gradually paralyzes you. Average life expectancy is 3-5 years. In September, she marched with fellow LotR fans in the Dragon*Con parade, but now she needs my help walking, dressing and using stairs. We have a 6 year-old son and I'm not sure how much he knows. I wanted to do something for Melissa to her the impact she's had on people in the LotR, Pirates, HP and Dragon*Con communities. To that end, I have put together an online petition called "Project FIVER" (her website community name). It's a petition to have New Line cast her as an extra in THE HOBBIT. Even being a non-speaking crowd-hobbit in the background of one scene would mean the world to her. It would be her reason to hang on. If you wouldn't mind, please Go to ProjectFiver.com and sign the petition. Thanks for helping!
Marisha's Band Has A New Song
From Marisha:
My wrock band, Blue and Yellow Wand, has a new song out called "Harry Potter Not Done". Please check it out . It is a remix of the SpongeBob Squarepants theme song.
Please Help Lena
From Lena of The Butterbeer Experience:
I need your help! I am writing to Warner Bros., J.K. Rowling, and David Yates asking to be a part of the process of writing the music for Deathly Hallows. This has been my dream since 7th grade and I think that I can make it with your help! I have already gotten 250 signatures in the past day and a half and I'm really excited to see what will happen! Please reply to me blog on my MySpace page or email me at hpmusicqueen@yahoo.com with your signatures. Thanks so much for all of your support! <3 Lena
Trial Date Set for JKR/WB vs. RDR Books
From LeakyCauldron.org:
A trial date has been set for the WB/JKR vs. RDR Books case, in which WB and JKR are attempting to stop publication of an unauthorized Harry Potter encyclopedia. The trial has been set for March 24, 25 and 26, starting at 9:30 a.m., at the United States Courthouse in Manhattan.
Yates wins at Empire Awards
From WizardNews.com and LeakyCauldron.org:
David Yates won the best director award for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at Empire magazine's annual awards ceremony held on Sunday. While at the awards, David Yates said, "I'm tempted" when asked if he will be returning to helm the final film in the Harry Potter series. Further saying he can't really say much about it, he does note they "talk about it" every day, but declined to elaborate.
Filming at Millennium Bridge
From WizardNews.com:
The Millennium Bridge in London was shut to pedestrians for a time on Saturday and Sunday to allow the filming of a special effects sequence for the next movie. Harry Potter fans report that the filming, which didn't involve members of the cast, was for a special effects sequence which features the destruction of the bridge.
Rowling in court to ban photo of son
From WizardNews.com:
J.K. Rowling returned to court to try to ban publication of a photograph taken in the street of her son, David, when he was 18 months old. The author, who lost her High Court action last year, claimed the child's right to privacy has been infringed. Photo agency Big Pictures said there was no proof the child had been hurt.
March 10th, 2008
Jo 'slowly piecing' encyclopedia together
From Veritaserum.com:
In an in-depth interview with the University of Edinburgh's Student newspaper, J.K. Rowling was asked about her work on her Harry Potter encyclopedia. She said, "I am working on it in fact. I just don't want to have to work to a deadline, but I am slowly piecing it together." Jo also reiterated that she is working on a children's book and a book for adults that "may never see the light of day at all." But she wouldn't reveal any more than that, saying, "The minute I say anything, immediately my life becomes more complicated."
Ralph Fiennes Not in Half-Blood Prince
From LeakyCauldron.org:
While promoting his new film In Bruges, Ralph Fiennes gave a new interview in which he discusses his role as Lord Voldemort. Ralph says he will not be appearing in the upcoming Half-Blood Prince and has not yet signed on for Deathly Hallows. He "particularly liked" doing Goblet of Fire under the direction of Mike Newell. Noting that he was never an avid reader of the Harry Potter book series, he said that it wasn't until he went "to the premiere of the first that I got a real sense of the extraordinary nature of it all." About not being in HBP, Ralph says, "My nephew is playing, I think just for a couple of scenes, the younger Voldemort. I understand that the bulk of the bulk of the backstory of Voldemort is played by another, slightly older actor (Frank Dillane)."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Wizard Rock in the News
From WizardRock.org:
The Pittsburgh Tribune Review recently published a very good article on the Wizard Rock phenomenon, with quotes from Alex Carpenter of the Remus Lupins, Stephanie Anderson of Tonks and the Aurors, and Matt Maggiacomo of the Whomping Willows. You can view the article online here.
OotP Wins Award for Video Game
From LeakyCauldron.org:
The score to the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix video game was a recent winner at the Movie Music UK Awards. The music for the 5th Harry Potter video game, composed by James Hannigan, was named "Best Score-Game", beating out scores from Halo 3, Lair, Bioshock and Mass Effect.
Jim Dale to Speak at Portus 2008
From LeakyCauldron.org:
Jim Dale, narrator of the US edition of the Harry Potter audio books, will be a speaker at the upcoming Portus symposium later this summer. HPEF has now announced that Mr. Dale will give a special presentation on Saturday, July 12th at the Portus 2008 Harry Potter Symposium in Dallas, Texas, followed by a Question and Answer event, as well as autograph opportunities later that same day. The presentation and autograph sessions are free to Portus attendees.
Streakers hold up HP filming
From WizardNews.com:
Two male streakers held up filming of the new Harry Potter film, Britain's tabloid Sun newspaper reported. The two ran through undergrowth during a woodland scene forcing Daniel Radcliffe and Helena Bonham Carter to retreat to their dressing rooms while security chased the pair off.
Dan Radcliffe gets guards for his dogs after stalker threat
From WizardNews.com:
Daniel Radcliffe has apparently demanded a two-man SAS team to walk his dogs. The Harry Potter star, who has reportedly been given four bodyguards after he received a threat from an alleged stalker, is terrified his beloved pet collies Binka and Nugget will be kidnapped, according to The Sun.
Rowling only British woman on Forbes list
From WizardNews.com:
J.K. Rowling is Britain's only woman on the latest Forbes rich list, coming in 1,062nd with $1 billion. A total of 35 UK citizens are dollar billionaires, but the UK is home to 49, with 36 calling themselves Londoners. The world's richest woman, Liliane Bettencourt, takes 17th place on the list with $22.9 billion.
March 3rd, 2008
New Song From The Curse Breakers
From the Editor:
Jessie, from the wonderful wrock band The Curse Breakers, has posted a new song entitled "Erised". She says, "Yes, Erised is moody, it's brooding... Definitely a change for me! Hope you like it!" We do and we know you will too! Check it out HERE
New Music from Potter Noyz
From the Editor:
The boys from Potter Noyz have posted version 2 of their song "The Bravest Man I Ever Knew". Check it out HERE.
Phelps twins and Stanislav Ianevski to appear at Florida Supercon
From WizardNews.com:
Florida Supercon is back and bigger than ever! The Florida Supercon is moving to its new "super-sized" location, The Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Resort in Weston, FL. The current guest list for FSC includes James and Oliver Phelps and Stanislav Ianevski.
Wyrd Sisters demand Harry Potter DVDs, video games destroyed
From WizardNews.com:
The Winnipeg folk group's $40-million lawsuit against Warner Bros. calls for the destruction of all DVDs, CDs, video games and other items that refer to a musical act named The Weird Sisters. "The Wyrd Sisters claim to have spent over 15 years working on and developing the goodwill associated with their band's name," said the group's court claim.
Apparently, they've never read Harry Potter!
Mrs. Weasley voted 'Best Mom' in new poll
From Veritaserum.com:
The Sunday Mirror reports that Molly Weasley has been voted the number one best mother in movies in a new poll conducted by LoveFilm, beating out Marge Simpson of The Simpsons and the title character in Erin Brockovich.
March 2nd, 2008
If You're Near NJ Don't Miss This Event!
From Uncle Ben:
I am about to do a wrock show show that I think is going to be an event you won't want to miss! Wizard and Witchcraft Entertainment is proud to present its first ever wizard rock event in New Jersey called "Wizards, Witches and Pancakes".
The profits from this event will go to benefit the HP Alliance. It will be held on Sunday March 9th from 6:00pm - 11:00pm at the IHOP located at 1129 Broad St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003. The IHOP kitchen closes at 9:30pm. The cost is $6 per adult ($5 if in costume), under 16 is $5 ($4 if in costume), and under 5 is free. Costumes can be of any type or HP related clothing. Confirmed performances include: Swish and Flick, Nagini, Snidget, Expelliarmusses, The Gringotts Grrls, Mary and the GrandPres, and Snape44. There will be a costume contest and Harry Potter trivia for prizes, along with a tarot reader and Fangsmith.
New Month = New BotM and FotM
From the Editor:
That's right - another new month, another new Band of the Month and Friend of the Month to welcome! Our new March Band of the Month is PEEVED! You can check out Peeved's new feature on Page 3 to find out more about the band and links to his webpage.
Our new March Friend of the Month is STEPH! Check out her super cool MySpace page and add her as your friend here.
New Band Proverb For Puremuggles
From Marisha:
Hey everyone, Marisha here. I have joined an awesome wrock band called Proverb For Puremuggles. Rikke and I are back with this new version of the old awesome band. Rikke asked me to join her because I loved her music and she didn't want to wrock alone. She's an awesome girl and I love to write with her, so it seemed like an good idea. So here we are, ready to wrock your socks off. Please stay tuned for awesome stuff that will be coming your way as soon as possible.
J.K. updates site and nixes rumors
From JKRowling.com:
J.K. Rowling updated the rumor section of her website Friday to inform fans that she does not have a profile on any social networking sites, including MySpace, Facebook, or Bebo. All profiles in her name on the popular social networking sites are indeed fake. "No, sorry, not even one of them, though they do seem to lead very exciting lives, these fake J.K. Rowlings. I like to imagine them partying with all my imaginary friends in some bright and shiny alternative universe. But meanwhile, on planet earth, the dull human J.K. Rowling hasn't got, and has never had, a profile on MySpace, Bebo or any similar site."
J.K. Rowling says Harry Potter Lexicon would hurt fans
From WizardNews.com and Veritaserum.com:
In papers filed for a lawsuit in Manhattan, J.K. Rowling said that the defendants' invocation of her warm relations with fans online threatens to undermine author-fan relations. She feels betrayed by "fan" Steven Vander Ark for his role in trying to publish an unauthorized reference work Harry Potter Lexicon. J.K. said, "If RDR's position is accepted, it will undoubtedly have a significant, negative impact on the freedoms enjoyed by genuine fans on the Internet. Authors everywhere will be forced to protect their creations much more rigorously, which could mean denying well-meaning fans permission to pursue legitimate creative activities. I find it devastating to contemplate the possibility of such a severe alteration of author-fan relations."
Julie Walters given CBE
From WizardNews.com:
Julie Walters has received her CBE from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. Ms. Walters, who was made an OBE in 1999, revealed the prince was a fan of the Harry Potter films, "The Prince said he loved the Potters and said what great films they were and what great fun they were."
Radcliffe & Watson included in EW list
From HPANA.com and LeakyCauldron.org:
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson have been included in Entertainment Weekly's "30 Under 30" actors list, which can be found in the latest issue. Dan made the list at number 29, while Emma came in just ahead at number 28. As to why Dan, the magazine stated, "He�s utterly charming and managed to do the growing up thing with grace, even with a skin-baring role in a West End production of Equus." In regards to Emma, "Because she's matured from a precocious pre-adolescent to a confident young actress, right in front of her eyes. And she's done it without ever appearing in the tabloid pages."
Dan buys another apartment in New York
From WizardNews.com:
Dan Radcliffe has shelled out a whopping $4.9m on his second New York apartment. The 18-year-old actor, who already owns a 2 bedroom $4.3m home in Manhattan, has now purchased a 3 bedroom, 2,450 square-foot property in the city.
John Williams Conducts American Youth Symphony
From WizardNews.com:
Composer John Williams will conduct the American Youth Symphony in a concert of his film music on March 23rd at 6:00pm at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in the Los Angeles Music Center. Selections scheduled for performance include his music from the Harry Potter films.
