For the month of February 2009
February 26th, 2009
Conceptual Art Of Dervish & Banges Unveiled
From HPANA.com:
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando resort in Florida has just released a brand new image of another location in Hogsmeade - Dervish & Banges, which will feature school supplies, Quidditch gear and wizarding equipment. You can check out this pic at the official site here.
Note from the Editor - While at the official WWoHP site be sure to vote in the new poll "Which dragon would you like to ride?" The choices are "Chinese Fireball" or "Hungarian Horntail".
Mark Your Calendars - DH Part 2 Release Date Set
From HPANA.com:
Warner Bros. has confirmed to The Leaky Cauldron that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two will be released in theatres on July 15, 2011.
MTV "Spoilers"
From the Editor:
MTV's "Spoilers" last Saturday evening aired footage from their visit to the Half-Blood Prince set. You can view their clip here.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition Dates Extended
From the Editor:
Please note that there has been a change in the dates listed in "UPCOMING HP EVENTS" for Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Due to increasing popularity of the event, the exhibition will now run for an additional three weeks.
Reg Cattermole Role Cast
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Steffan Rhodri has been cast as Reg Cattermole in Deathly Hallows, based on his work on the BBC's Gavin and Stacey.
J.K., The Edinburgh Graffiti Artist
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
The Scotsman reported that J. K. Rowling paid a heart-warming visit to the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Morningside to interact with patients. She daubed graffiti on the walls of the Young People's Unit, which cares for teenagers with psychiatric conditions. According to consultant psychologist Dr Jane Morris, "She really does spread magic. She's a natural and knows how to talk to young people. And she's extremely cool. She does graffiti on the walls which is probably worth a fortune. She's drawn all of us and wrote 'JK Rowling was here'."
No More HP Legos
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
According to reports from the NYC toy fair, there will be no more Harry Potter LEGOs in the future because, at this point, the series has gotten much darker and "it has become very hard to produce kid-friendly sets".
Rowling Fumes After Friend Puts Gifts On eBay
From WizardNews.com:
J.K. Rowling is reportedly enraged that items gifted to a pal have been put for sale on eBay. She was said to be livid that a 5,000-pound price tag had been placed on the gifts presented to a family friend before she hit the spotlight. "We gather Ms. Rowling is not pleased that they have been resold," said the seller.
February 25th, 2009
Our Official PA 2008 FotY!
From the Editor:
After deliberations, it has been decided that the Official PA would like to recognize our Potterholic friend Jinny Potter as our most outstanding Fan of the Year for her dedication, fandom, and friendship! You can find our amazing friend on our MySpace page.
* Note - Jinny's page is set to private, hence, any material on her page requires friendship to view and is viewable at your own discretion, some material may be unsuitable for younger viewers.
February 10th, 2009
Equus' Final Performance
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Equus saw its final Broadway performance on Sunday, February 8th. The Playbill reported, "When it closes, the acclaimed revival will have played 21 previews and 156 regular performances." Previews began September 5, 2008, with an official opening on September 25.
Emma Nervous About Kiss
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Emma Watson revealed that she is just as nervous as Rupert Grint when it comes to the Ron/Hermione kiss in Deathly Hallows. Rupert believes the scene will be particularly difficult to film because of his ongoing friendship with Emma.
King's View On Rowling Vs. Meyer
From WizardNews.com:
Horror master Stephen King slammed Twilight author Stephenie Meyer in a recent interview with USA Weekend, comparing her to J.K. Rowling. "Both Rowling and Meyer, they're speaking directly to young people," he says. "The real difference is that Jo Rowling is a terrific writer and Stephenie Meyer can't write worth a darn. She's not very good." Mr. King went on to compare Meyer to Perry Mason creator Erle Stanley Gardner with this faint praise, "He was a terrible writer, too, but he was very successful."
The full interview will be published as the cover story of the magazine's March 6-8 issue.
New Wrock Tracks
From the Editor:
The Remus Lupins uploaded the new tracks "Looking for Trouble", "Teenage Werewolf", and "Loosen Your Tie".
Split Seven Ways uploaded new tracks, including "Dear Cedric", "The Locket Redux", and "Just Say It".
New Wrock Blogs
From the Editor:
Justin Finch-Fletchley & The Sugar Quills posted a new blog entitled "Order the Bard EP!!!!!", Snidget posted a new blog entry called "Do you like good music?", and Hogwarts Trainwreck posted a new blog entry titled "From Beneath These Ashes".
February 9th, 2009
HP Stars Attend BAFTA's In London
From HPANA.com:
Emma Watson, Brendan Gleason, and Jason Isaacs attended Sunday night's BAFTA awards in London. Video and pictures from the event are now available here.
Also making an appearance yesterday, Rupert Grint attended the premiere of his new movie Cherrybomb at the Berlin Film Festival. Audio from a Q&A with the actor and images from the event are available here.
High Res Movie Posters Online
From HPANA.com:
The international posters for Half-Blood Prince have been released and can be viewed in high resolution online here.
J.K. Receives Legion Of Honour Award
From HPANA.com:
J.K. Rowling received the Legion of Honor award from the French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Palais de l'Elys�e on Tuesday, February 3rd.
DH Filming To Resume In Two Weeks
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Filming on Deathly Hallows will begin in two weeks, according to a new report by the BBC. Pre-production at Leavesden Studios was recently halted when a stuntman suffered spinal injuries after a fall. The studio has since reopened. "We have not begun filming yet and will not do so for another two weeks. This has always been the case," the representative said. "Filming will commence mid-February and go through to spring 2009." Both Deathly Hallows Part I and Part II will be shot back-to-back.
Deathly Hallows Is Most Borrowed Book
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, having been checked out of British libraries approximately 109,000 times, is officially the United Kingdom's most borrowed book.
HP Once Again Nominated For Kids' Choice
From HarryPotterFanZone.com:
The Harry Potter series has been nominated for the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards once again this year. Voting will open March 2nd.
