Scribbulus Essay Project
Issue 25 - Jul. 2009
Guess That Book
The nearest dementor seemed to be considering him. Then it raised both its rotting hands -- and lowered its hood.[br]Where there should have been eyes, there was only thin, gray scabbed skin, stretched blankly over empty sockets. But there was a mouth...
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Reminder: Radcliffe and Grint Rove Live Appearance This Weekend
As readers will recall, actors from the Harry Potter series were slated to appear on the Rove program on Australian television network Ten this weekend. As the official Rove website now indicates, actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) are scheduled to appear on the Sunday, July 5th broadcast at 8:30pm local time.
In addition to this, Australian television nContinued...
Confirmed: Rupert Grint Recovering Just Fine from Mild Bout of Swine Flu
The BBC is reporting that actor Rupert Grint is on the road to recovery after suffering a "mild bout" of Swine Flu. His publicist told BBC that Rupert took a few days off from filming on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, but is back to work and will join the cast for the UK premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on Tuesday in London, England. "He has now recovered and iContinued...
Scholastic Store in NYC to Host Deathly Hallows Paperback Release Party
As readers will recall on Tuesday, July 7th, Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter series, will at long last release a paperback edition of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. As part of the event, the main Scholastic Store in Soho, New York City will be the site of a release party. Starting at 10:00 am there will be Harry Potter trivia, potions and wand making events, plContinued...
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More Half-Blood Prince Reviews: Guardian Three Stars out of Five, More Voting Now Open on Half-Blood Prince Potions Making Youtube Videos HBO First Look at HBP: New Snape and Unbreakable Vow, Comedy Quidditch MoreMore Leaky News
More Half-Blood Prince Reviews: Guardian Three Stars out of Five, More
Over the past few weeks, screenings for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Place for the press have taken place world wide. A few more early reviews are beginning to trickle online, with articles from the Guardian and UK tabloid the Sun now online.
The Sun gives glowing, while sometimes vague remarks in their article, praising the use of comedy and romance (Hogwarts is Snogwarts!) and givContinued...
Voting Now Open on Half-Blood Prince Potions Making Youtube Videos
Previously we told you about the new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Potions Making Contest on YouTube. At this link, click on the tab that reads "Vote" and you can give thumbs up or thumbs down to the selected submissions. Good luck to all the contestants!
HBO First Look at HBP: New Snape and Unbreakable Vow, Comedy Quidditch More
Just when you think we can't possibly get any more excited for the new Harry Potter film, comes a real treat as seen in the new HBP "First Look" at Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. NOTE: SPOILERS GALORE New funny moments with Ron, Lavender, Slughorn and more can be seen in part one here via Youtube. However it is part two that is the most striking of the new video feature. DeligContinued...
JK Rowling Contributes to New Kids' Night In Three Book for Charity Due Out in October
Author J.K. Rowling has contributed a new piece to a book for charity that will be out in October of this year. As noted on the official website of author Jessica Adams, Jo has donated a piece that will be included in the new Kids' Night In Three. Jessica Adams writes:
"Also on the charity book
front we're really excited to have J.K.Rowling on board for Kids' Night
In Three, which debuContinued...
LA Times Feature on Dan Radcliffe
As promised the Hero Blog in the LA Times has now released their interview of actor Dan Radcliffe as part of their continuing series of pieces counting down until the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Here in this article, Dan recalls a story on his mother who saw her son in the character of Harry Potter as the books went along, with Dan also making remarks on playing Continued...
PotterCast 198 3/4: "Pigfarts!"
As promised, tonight PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, brings you a quick inteview with the creators of the formerly named "HP, the Musical," a Harry Potter spoof that quickly became a Harry Potter fandom craze. In this 45-minute interview meet writers Nick Lang, Brian Holden and Darren Criss (who also plays Harry in the parody). Talking, joking, and even a song ensue.
Enjoy!
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Library Scene with Romilda Vane in Half-Blood Prince Aired Tonight
As part of Emma Watson's guest appearance on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross on the BBC, a new clip from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. As seen via this link, you can see the scene in the Hogwarts library with Hermione and Harry (Dan Radcliffe) where we learn about Romilda Vane. Later in the video, part two of the interview with Emma continues, and she speaks about filming theContinued...
Emma Watson Confirms Scene Filmed for Interactive Ride at Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The rumors have been swirling for months, but now it's confirmed: a piece of film involving actress Emma Watson will be shown to fans as part of an interactive ride at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction now under construction in Orlando, Florida. This news was delivered by Emma tonight during a guest appearance on the popular Friday Night with Jonathan Ross show Continued...
Dan Radcliffe Talks Filming the Events on the Tower and More (Updated with Scans)
The Guardian has a new profile on actor Dan Racliffe now online (UPDATE: Scans courtesy of Ivana can be found via this link). In this lengthy new article, there is some conversation about his personal life and things he enjoys ("I'd love to write short stories and poetry, because those are my two passions. There is an art to a short story. I love Raymond Carver, and Chekhov - without mContinued...
Moviefone and the 15 Things to Know about Half-Blood Prince Including News on Scrimgeour, More
AOL Moviefone has an article online highlighting 15 things we fans need to know about the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In a series of short discussion on each of the topics there are several pieces of interest including mentions of characters and action created and cut from HBP as well as Deathly Hallows. Recently TLC was able to exclusively tell you that actor BillContinued...
CNN Wants Your Questions for Half-Blood Prince Cast
Global news broadcaster CNN is giving Harry Potter fans the chance to ask the cast and crew of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince a question. Via this link, you can record a question and then upload the video which will be submitted for response from either director David Yates or: Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), Jim BroaContinued...
Rehearsals for Bill and Fleur's Wedding Scene in Deathly Hallows Underway
Over the past few weeks we've posted stories about location filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, recently in both London and in Swinley forest of the UK. A local newspaper has more today on the recent filming including a youngster who discovered some of the official call-sheets and other documents used by WB while on location for the film. As seen here, the documents do coContinued...