For the month of August 2008
August 31st, 2008
New Songs, New Blogs
From the Editor:
Blue & Yellow Wand uploaded a new track entitled "Quaffle Ball on CD".
The Gringotts Grrls posted several new blog entries "Macarana at the Whompping Willow's concert", "Terminus", "Nagini at Terminus singing 'James Potter'" and "Jam session at the North Castle Library, August 18".
IMAX Screening At Azkatraz
From HPANA.com:
Many people's plans were thrown into disarray by the delay of Half-Blood Prince until next summer. But when one door shuts, another opens - HP Fan Trips announced this evening that they have secured a cast member from Equus to participate in an exclusive workshop following the included performance; and Azkatraz has announced plans for an exclusive IMAX screening of Half-Blood Prince, which now conveniently coincides with their conference in 2009.
Images from 2009 calendar & new Luna doll
From HPANA.com:
Even though the Half-Blood Prince movie has been rescheduled for July 2009, merchandise featuring images from the movie are still being produced. The 2009 calendar featuring images of Bellatrix, Slughorn, and many more have hit the net. Also, Tonner Doll Collection have released a new Luna doll in their fall/holiday collection.
Emma's Italian Vogue
From HPANA.com:
This month's issue of Italian Vogue features an Emma Watson photo shoot. Scans from the issue are now available online.
SyFy Genre Awards
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Emma Watson won the 2008 SyFy Genre Award for 'Best Actress/Movie' for her work in Order of the Phoenix, which also won 'Best Movie'. J.K. Rowling also won an award, 'The Gene Roddenberry Lifetime Achievement Award'. Congratulations everyone!
Dan Talks Equus With Conan
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Click here to see a video of Daniel Radcliffe talking about Equus on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Dan appeared on the show August 25th.
Warner Bros. sues Indian producer
From WizardNews.com:
A Mumbai-based producer/distributor has been sued by Warner Bros. for the title of its upcoming film Hari Puttar - A Comedy of Terrors, which they believe is a too similar to Harry Potter. Hari Puttar, a comedy that centres on a 10-year-old Indian boy whose family moves to England, is slated for a September 12th release.
Head of dyspraxia group thanks Dan
From WizardNews.com:
When Daniel Radcliffe spoke publicly about having dyspraxia recently it was the first time many people had ever heard of it. Warren Fried, executive director of Dyspraxia USA, is grateful Dan has talked openly, "Finally, people are interested in what I've been trying to explain to them for the past 27 years."
Worst Teacher = Dolores Umbridge
From WizardNews.com:
To counter their post on the 15 most inspiring teachers in the movies, The Times has now posted the 15 worst, teachers no one would enjoy being taught by. Topping the list at number one is Dolores Umbridge. She may be a vision in pink, but Professor Umbridge is not just cruel, she's downright evil.
August 26th, 2008
New Blogs, New Songs
From the Editor:
Alas Earwax! posted two new blogs entitled "Alas, Goodbye?" and "It's true! IT'S ALL TRUE!". Other new blogs include Kingsley & the Shacklebolts "Recording the New Album - Part One", The Ministry of Magic "Video Contest - iTunes - Terminus", Roger Davies "Dance Time?!?", Memories & Jersey "Max Bemis", Split Seven Ways"(a belated) wrock anniversary post, and more!", and Blibbering Humdingers "New CD, sort of".
Kingsley & the Shacklebolts also uploaded the new track "Divination", The Ministry Fighters uploaded a new track called "Kiss Me", Roger Davies added the new track "Department of Mysteries", and The Butterbeer Experience uploaded their new track "Luna Collab with RiddleTM" - check out our CD of the week for Riddle TM whose blog and song post reflect the same.
August 20th, 2008
New Songs, New Blogs, & Other
From the Editor:
Kingsley & the Shacklebolts have posted two new songs: "Just Like Potter" and "The Prince". Memories & Jersey and The Cruciatus Curse have also both uploaded new tracks entitled "Dear A S" and "PREVIEW Bertie Botts PREVIEW", respectively.
Harry and the Potters posted two new blog entries entitled "Unlimited Enthusiasm is Over|THANK YOU!" and "Wizards and Muggles Rock for Social Justice Vol. 2 OUT NOW!".
Roger Davies is starting a vlog. You can check out more info in his blog... yes, he loves rhymes.
Wizard and Witchcraft Entertainment have posted a blog entitled "Wizard Weekend Stage Schedule" outlining, you guessed it, the schedule for the Wizard Weekend. Check out HP EVENTS section here on the front page for the dates and location of the event.
What About The Videogame?
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
When asked how the new release date for the Half-Blood Prince film would affect the videogame, an Electronic Arts spokesperson told HPFZ, "We are making a great game that Harry Potter fans will really enjoy... we are evaluating the impact of the movie date change." The game was (and still is) slated to be released November 13th in the US and November 14th worldwide.
Rupert says kissing Emma would be like snogging his sister
From WizardNews.com:
While most boys would give their right arm for a kiss with Emma Watson, Rupert Grint has revealed that he is terrified of locking lips with her. "The kiss will be quite uncomfortable," the Sun quoted him as saying. "Emma's like a sister to me so it's going to be, like, really, really weird."
Jo Wins Award
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
The Mythopoeic Society has awarded J.K. Rowling the 2008 Mythopoec Fantasy Award for Children's Literature. Read about the awards here.
August 15th, 2008
New Wrock Blogs
From the Editor:
Riddle TM has a new blog entitled "HBP set back to JULY?!", The Cruciatus Curse posted a new blog entry entitled "Question for people who can draw!" and The Whomping Willows posted a new blog entitled "Smashed Guitar Auction!".
HBP Release Date Pushed Back!
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Warner Bros. announced yesterday that the release date for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been moved from November 21, 2008 to July 17, 2009. Warner Bros. feels that the move will benefit the series by bringing in more viewers being in the summer - of the previous HP films, the summer release out-grossed the winter releases. This coupled with the effects of the writer's strike and next summer's schedule prompted the move.
HBP In New EW
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
The cover story for Entertainment Weekly's Fall Movie Preview is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Inside the magazine is an enticing set report complimented by new photos which include our first look at Narcissa Malfoy and Lavender Brown. View a full scan of the article here.
5 New HBP Images
From HPANA.com:
While some Potter fans may be bemoaning the fact that it will be many months before seeing Half-Blood Prince on the big screen, 5 new images from the movie have appeared online. You can view the new images here.
Emma Scores Well
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Congratulations to Emma Watson for receiving straight A's on all three of her A-level exams: English Literature, Geography, and Art.
Walk A Mile In Harry's Shoes
From WizardNews.com:
After doing so last year, Daniel Radcliffe is giving away his shoes for charity yet again. He is donating his footwear to the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation's De-Feet Lung Cancer campaign. The shoes will be auctioned off starting on September 12.
August 13th, 2008
New Wrock Blogs
From the Editor:
The Butterbeer Experience has a new blog entitled "Terminus/ iTunes/ Happiness". Also, Romilda Vane and the Chocolate Cauldrons posted a new blog entry entitled "T-t-t-TERMINUS!" and Chaos of the Phoenix posted a new blog entitled "Realms Hitherto Unknown - Song Notes".
New Wrock Tracks
From the Editor:
Chaos of the Phoenix uploaded a new track entitled "Realms Hitherto Unknown".
Are You 18-24 Years Old & Want To Participate In An HP Survey?
From HPANA.com:
FSU is looking for volunteers to take part in a study seeking to identify reasons why young readers are motivated to read the Harry Potter books (not why adults think kids read them). If you were born between 1984 and 1990 and read all seven Harry Potter books as they were released beginning in 1999, then click here to take part in this two part survey. Part 1 consists of an online survey data collection running now through August 31, 2008; Part 2 will be an interview via phone or internet with volunteers selected from those submitting completed Phase 1 surveys to be done in September 2008. You can email Colette Drouillard at Drouillard@ci.fsu.edu to receive a summary of these results.
Emma Discusses Style With Bazaar
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
The September edition of Harper's Bazaar magazine includes quotes from Emma Watson about her favorite styles and designs.
Alan Rickman Keeps Mum On Snape
From WizardNews.com:
Alan Rickman refuses to talk about his Harry Potter character Severus Snape for fear of ruining the magic about Hogwarts' Professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts. He said, "I never talk about Harry Potter because I think that would rob children of something that's private to them. Until it's over, it should be left uncommented."
One Step Closer To The Invisibility Cloak
From WizardNews.com:
Scientists say they are one step closer to creating an invisibility cloak like the one in the Harry Potter books, after showing that a new material can bend visible light the wrong way for the first time in three dimensions. The structure of the material bends visible light in a way that ordinary materials cannot.
August 10th, 2008
Beetle The Bard To Be Published
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
It has been announced that The Tales of Beedle the Bard, the set of fairy tales J.K. penned and illustrated herself, will be published on December 4, 2008. Both editions of the book will include commentary from Professor Dumbledore.
Ministry of Magic decrees appear outside of HP theme park
From HarryPotterFanZone.com and HPANA.com:
Ministry of Magic decrees have appeared on construction walls for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida. The first one says, "Magic at work. Your patience is requested." Also, Universal Orlando has just posted new concept art on the WWoHP website for the Three Broomsticks pub and a new poll asking which magical refreshment you would prefer to order - Butterbeer is the current overwhelming choice over Pumpkin Juice.
As an added note, you may notice on the website that the opening is now listed as 2010 and any mention of the previously stated 2009 opening date has been removed.
Daily Prophet Editor cast for HBP film
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Casting Call Pro lists Roger C. Bailey as playing the role of Barnabas Cuffe in Half-Blood Prince. Cuffe is Editor of the Daily Prophet and was part of Professor Slughorn's Slug Club.
HP edition of Clue out this fall
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Hasbro will release Clue: The Harry Potter Edition this fall. In related news, Running Press will release a Wizard's Wand and Sticker Book Mega Mini Kit ahead of the sixth film.
Robbie Coltrane on wanted poster in New Zealand?
From WizardNews.com:
Robbie Coltrane's face is on a bizarre Wanted poster in New Zealand. Police are searching for a 16-year-old thief, but New Zealand law prevents them from publishing photos of young offenders. "Robbie Coltrane is not the burglar," the leaflet states, "But imagine him aged 16 with lank greasy hair."
IBM creates working Pensieve
From WizardNews.com:
This week, IBM unveiled software that uses images, sounds, and text recorded on everyday mobile devices to help people recall names, faces, conversations and events. Dubbed Pensieve, the software organizes bits of collected information, stores them and then helps the user extract them later on.
