For the month of April 2008
April 28th, 2008
Alecto Carrow Cast For HBP
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
United Agents is reporting that Suzanne Toase has been cast as Alecto Carrow in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. According to the agency, Toase is currently at work on the film.
WB Sets Date For DH Part I!
From WizardNews.com and HPANA.com:
Warner Bros. has confirmed a release date for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I. The first installment of the series finale will open on November 19th, 2010, with the second released the following summer. Earlier reports indicated that Part II would premiere in May 2011. David Yates will return to direct the Deathly Hallows films.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition To Open Spring 2009
From HPANA.com:
The Becker Group and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced today that it will bring worldwide "Harry Potter: The Exhibition", highlighting artifacts from the Warner Bros. films based on J.K. Rowling's franchise. The exhibit will premiere in Spring 2009 in "a major market" and will appear in ten or more cities around the world throughout a five-year span. The official web site is now online.
Dan Discusses Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
In the June 2008 issue of Film Review magazine, Dan Radcliffe briefly comments on Harry's emotions in Half-Blood Prince and life after Deathly Hallows.
Marked as His Equal Second Album Release
From WizardRock.org:
Marked as His Equal, the first San Diego Wizard Rock band, has announced the release of his second album, Never Say Goodbye, due out May 6, 2008. Never Say Goodbye will be available for purchase online through Marked as His Equal's website and at concerts throughout the summer.
3 New Songs
From The Gringotts Grrls:
3 new songs in one day! Yes, it's true! We finally have some new music up and we hope you like it! Please do let us know! And have a great evening, everyone! <3~the grrls
New Song From RiddleTM
From RiddleTM:
NEW SONG - "I Must Not Tell Lies!" Hey, everyone! Another song is up on MySpace! Go and check it out! Blog should be up shortly! ~Georgia, RiddleTM
More New Wrock Blog Entries
From the Editor:
The Whomping Willows posted a new blog entry entitled "We Are Wizards; 500,000 plays; 12,000 friends; 6-month anniversary". The Moaning Myrtles also posted a new blog entry entitled "Facebook Events!"
April 25th, 2008
Briggen Now Available!
From the Editor:
Our wonderful friend Anne B. Keller, the author of Briggen, is proud to announce that it is now available for purchase on Amazon.com. Show her some support and pick up your copy here.
Potter Actors To Participate In Children's Film Festival
From HPANA.com:
Chris Rankin and Jamie Yates will be in attendance at the first ever Cinemagic Film & Television Festival in Dublin, Ireland, which started on April 23rd. The festival runs through May 1st and will include films, masterclasses with film and television industry guests and workshops.
Dan and Emma Among 'Most Stylish Teens'
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
StyleList has placed Dan Radcliffe and Emma Watson among the most stylish teen stars.
Mark Williams Returns Home To Dedicate School
From WizardNews.com:
Mark Williams will be returning to his Bromsgrove roots for the opening the new North Bromsgrove High School building this Friday. During his visit, Mark, who attended the school in the 1970s, will be helping students when he runs a drama workshop.
New Song by Tonks and the Aurors
From Tonks and the Aurors:
Wotcher, excited puppies! I've uploaded our track for the TWLOHA Benefit Album for you all to get a preview of how awesome this album is going to be. I really hope you all like it, because I am very proud of how well the song came out. Remember: Pre-Ordering will start May 1, so be prepared! Werewolf Nuzzles, Steph
New Wrock Blogs
From the Editor:
Hogwarts Trainwreck had two recently added blogs entitled "More Lyrics!" and "Two more lyrics for you to ponder!". Also, The Whomping Willows has recently added a new blog entitled "Whompy's Weight Loss Challenge - Episode 4!", as has the Ministry of Magic, whose newest blog entry is entitled "The Bravest Man I Ever Knew".
April 21st, 2008
New Dan Pic
From HPANA.com:
A new picture from Daniel Radcliffe for his fans has been been released.
New Song!
From Marisha:
I have a new song out "Can't Fight the Moonlight". It's my Remus and Tonks love song. Look in Week in Wrock on Page 2 to find my band links.
MY ALBUM IS DONE!
From Ollivander:
Friends! I have completed my debut album "The Unseen Mark Of Love: Year One"! The release date, as of right now, is undetermined. I still have a few more details to work out. One of those details is getting the lyrics booklet done for the hard copy of the album. I will be putting my album up on iTunes as well, but the hard copy will come with more goodies!! So stay tuned... Cheers, Andrew
New Blog Entries
From The Whomping Willows:
The Whomping Willows have a couple of new blog postings, "Donate to the Arbor Day Foundation in the name of The Whomping Willow!" and "Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine!". Visit their MySpace blog to check them out.
Also the Ministry of Magic also has a new blog "Listen to MoM on the radio tonight!".
2007 Berkshire Children's Book Award
From LeakyCauldron.org:
The seventh book in author J. K. Rowling's series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, has won the 2007 Berkshire Children's Book Award after votes were cast by some 1,000 students across 33 schools in Berkshire county in the UK.
ABC's New J.K. Documentary
From Veritaserum.com:
ABC has announced that they are working on a documentary on J.K. Rowling that will air this November. The documentary will offer a "behind-the-scenes" look at her life and will include "several interviews, the book tour for the final Harry Potter installment, and a tour of locations that inspired her characters." According to Reuters, "It even hints to what the future holds for Harry and his friends."
Gental Giant Ron HBP Statue
From HPANA.com:
An image of Ron in Quidditch clothes has appeared online from the New York Comic Con. The image states that the product is not final and is the 1st we've seen of such items from Half-Blood Prince.
Reading from Emma Watson
From LeakyCauldron.org:
UK television channel ITV1 is slated to air an episode of Travels in Written Britain featuring Emma Watson reading from a selected work. An update from Emma's official site notes her participation in this series, which takes a look at writers that have been influenced by particular places in Britain. The program aired on Sunday, April 20th on ITV1.
Rupert Takes Action
From WizardNews.com:
Rupert Grint says he'll be taking action after he was accused of making nasty comments about some Hollywood celebs, including Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton. His spokesman said Rupert has never said anything bad about Lindsay or Paris and he's never even met them!
Emma In French Period Drama
From Veritaserum.com:
Emma Watson has replaced Scarlett Johansson as Napoleon's young love in a French period drama entitled Napoleon and Betsy, MTV News reports. The film, which is slated to be released in 2009, will center around Napoleon's life in the early 1800s and his relationship with William Balcombe's daughter Betsy. It is written and directed by Benjamin Ross.
*UPDATE - Contrary to earlier reports, Emma has not officially been cast as Betsy Balcombe in the upcoming period drama Napoleon and Betsy, but she is interested in the project.
Judge Urges Settlement In HP Case
From WizardNews.com:
A federal judge said that J.K. Rowling and a publisher who wants to release an unauthorized encyclopedia about her Harry Potter novels should try to settle the copyright dispute out of court. U.S. District Judge Robert Patterson Jr. said Wednesday that the copyright infringement case was a legal close call and was almost certain to end in years of appeals.
Emma's Magical Birthday Present
From WizardNews.com and HPANA.com:
Emma Watson really had something to celebrate on her 18th birthday. Emma finally got access to the £10.5 million she had amassed while working on the movies.
She also updated her site with a birthday video for all her fans.
April 15th, 2008
First Picture of Narcissa Malfoy
From HPANA.com:
Some photos of Helen McCrory as Narcissa Malfoy from the set of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince have appeared online. It has also been stated that Helen McCrory will reprise her role for Deathly Hallows.
J.K. Honoured at Book Awards
From WizardNews.com and HPANA.com:
J.K. Rowling has received an outstanding achievement prize at the 2008 Galaxy British Book Awards in London. Prime Minister Gordon Brown sent a video message praising Rowling for work that had "the whole country reading". Rowling thanked the awards for giving her an outstanding, rather than a lifetime, prize as it suggested her career was not over.
Telegraph's 100 Most Powerful People
From LeakyCauldron.org:
The Telegraph has a new feature online, listing the 100 Most Powerful People in British Culture. The paper selected this list of individuals based on their contribution and influence of the arts in Britain, noting this list "shows the depth of talent and level of commitment to the arts in this country and reflects its importance in our national life". J. K. Rowling was placed at number 14 on the list.
Beedle the Bard Ballad Writing Contest
From WizardNews.com:
Amazon.com wants to send you and a friend to London, England to spend a weekend with the rare and delightful book of fairy tales, handwritten and illustrated by J.K. Rowling herself. Open to muggles ages 13 and older in 24 countries. Amazon is giving Harry Potter fans the chance to read The Tales of Beedle the Bard, but only if they're over 12. Amazon says it had to set an age limit on the writing contest because of internet rules in other countries.
New Song from WizardRockFan1
From WizardrockFan1AtriumCast WRS: I have posted a new song called "The Right Kind of Wrong". It is a Bella and Voldy love song. Check it out on my supplemental page. You can find the link in my Week in Wrock section on page 2.
Important Wrockstock update!
From Wrockstock 2008:Okay Wrockstockers, we're starting to run low on room availability at Trout Lodge. Remember, you MUST be a registered guest of Trout Lodge that weekend to attend Wrockstock, as well as having purchased a Wrockstock Pass. The profits from Wrockstock Pass sales goes to benefit the Harry Potter Alliance, so the entire weekend you will be having fun and doing something to help others! Reservations come with all your meals and basic activities included. Rates can be found on Trout Lodge's website and, remember, summer rates will apply that weekend. As of last week, there are 34 Guest Rooms, 9 Loft Suites, and 4 Family Cabins still available. Starting May 1st, any remaining rooms will be made available to the general public.
Toilet Humor News
From The Moaning Myrtles:
We have decided to stop selling hard copies of Toilet Humor online. If you still want one, you can either order a copy before May 1st (when we will stop taking orders) or pick one up at one of our live shows this summer. Toilet Humor will still be on iTunes, but this is your last chance to get a hard copy of the CD with the case and the artwork and everything. You have between now until April 30, 2008 at 11:59pm eastern time.
April 9th, 2008
Accio UK To Auction Signed Set
From WizardNews.com:
Accio UK is pleased to announce that J.K. Rowling has generously donated a full set of all seven adult edition Harry Potter books, each book individually signed by the author, to Accio UK to raise funds for the National Literacy Trust.
Dates Announced For Equus On Broadway
From HPANA.com:
Richard Griffiths and Dan Radcliffe are set to reprise their roles in Equus on Broadway this year and the dates have been announced. The play will begin previews at the Broadhurst Theatre in Manhattan on Friday, September 5th and will open on Thursday, September 25th for a strictly limited 22-week engagement, through Sunday, February 8th, 2009. The play will once again be directed by Thea Sharrock. Tickets for the play will go on sale to American Express Gold Card members on Saturday, April 12th at 9:00 am EST.
Voldemort Can't Stop The Wrock
From WizardNews.com:
According to the Rutland Herald, composing and listening to wizard rock has become a way for fans to express their personalities through characters in their favorite books. The dedicated fan base provides a supportive atmosphere for young amateurs and has even given some rockers the chance to quit their day jobs and become full-time musicians.
April 6th, 2008
New BotM and FotM for April
From the Editor:
Another new month has come and it's once again time to welcome a new Band of the Month and Friend of the Month! Our new April Band of the Month is THE PUREBLOODS! You can check out The Purebloods' new feature on Page 3 to find out more about the band and links to their webpage. Our new April Friend of the Month is ~♥ ASA ♥~! Check out her Potter-ific MySpace page and add her as your friend too.
New Daily Prophet Page!
As has been mentioned before, The Daily Prophet has three new columnists, Astrid Celestia, Laburnum Nightshade, and Risha Childress. Each of their new columns can now be found on the all new Page 4. Use the Table of Contents to the right to turn the page there and check it out. Note - The Classifieds which were previously on page 4 can now be found on page 5.
More HBP Casting News: Regulus and Saguini
From Veritaserum.com:
According to 2 casting agency websites, the characters of Regulus Black and Sanguini have been cast for Half-Blood Prince. Tom Moorcroft is listed to be playing Regulus Black and Charlie Bennison will reportedly play Sanguini. Tom Moorcroft recently spoke to Potterish about his role in the new movie. Tom stated that he only spent 2-3 hours on the set at Leavesden Studios for his role and the only actor present was Jim Broadbent (Professor Slughorn). "It's for one of Professor Slughorn's photographs, for his office." Tom is unsure if he will reprise the role for Deathly Hallows.
In further casting news, A&J Management has posted a new picture of Scarlett Byrne, the actress who will portray Pansy Parkinson in Half-Blood Prince. Check it out here.
JKR Answers Fans' Hallows' Questions
From Veritaserum.com:
When she received the James Joyce Award from University College Dublin's Literary and Historical Society in February, J.K. Rowling answered several questions from fans about Deathly Hallows. La Gazette du Sorcier has now posted a transcript of the question-and-answer session, which can be read here.
Third and final Emma Photo Online
From HPANA.com:
Fans of Emma Watson can now view her third and final photo (seen here) released from the Warner Brothers shoot on her official website.
New Quiz From Scholastic
From HPANA.com:
Scholastic has posted a new quiz on their site in honor of Peeves and Fred and George Weasley. You can take the all new quiz here.
Harry Potter goes to college
From WizardNews.com:
Harry Potter books have found their way onto academics' bookshelves. Yale University now offers classes dedicated to the deconstruction of Potter. Such undergraduate courses as "Christian Theology and Harry Potter" delve deeply into the books in which a be-speckled boy plays sports games on flying broomsticks.
April 3rd, 2008
Second Emma Photo Online
From HPANA.com:
It would seem that fansite UniversHarryPotter (UHP) got the jump on Emma Watson's own official site by getting their hands on the second of three new headshots of the actress. It's now available on their site... and undoubtedly on Watson's soon enough.
I'm On Wrock Wiki
From Marisha:
Well, the title pretty much says it all. My wrock band, Blue and Yellow Wand, is on Wrock Wiki. You can see it here.
JK Rowling Contributes to Birthday Book
From LeakyCauldron.org:
The Times is reporting that J.K. Rowling has written a piece that will appear in a new book celebrating the 60th birthday of Prince Charles. In Hugo Rifkind's column, he says the Harry Potter author has contributed writing that will appear "in The Birthday Book, to be published by The Prince's Foundation for Children & the Arts" for the Prince of Wales' birthday in November.
Signed Harry Potter Book Up For Auction
From WizardNews.com:
A copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, signed by author J.K. Rowling, will be among the items going under the hammer at a charity auction tomorrow. The last installment of the boy wizard's adventures will be one of the lots at a fundraiser taking place at Napier University's Merchiston campus.
"We Are Wizards" Documentary
From LeakyCauldron.org:
There is a new documentary focusing on the Harry Potter fandom called "We Are Wizards". This documentary has been described by the film makers as a piece that "tracks the influential figures leading the creative subculture surrounding the popular series. 'We Are Wizards' is a portrayal of creative fans with a common goal - to make their voices heard." This film features Paul and Joe from Harry and the Potters, Brian and Brad from Draco and the Malfoys, and Matt from The Whomping Willows. "We Are Wizards" will be screened at several film festivals in April.
The Physics of Harry Potter
From WizardNews.com:
Michio Kaku is a physicist specializing in string theory at the City College of New York. He says an invisibility shield is potentially possible, but since it can't be seen through from the inside, eyeholes would be needed. Perhaps disembodied floating eyes would be less inconspicuous than a whole visible person.
