Harry Potter News Reel

New Look, New Feel, Better News

2008-03-26T15:46:00.004-05:00

As you may have noticed, Harry Potter News Reel has undergone many dramatic changes in both format and content. In an effort to bring you the latest and greatest of the Harry Potter news, Harry Potter News Reel has incorporated live feeds from many sites including Harry Potter's Page, The Leaky Cauldron, Wizard News, Mugglenet, and more!

Be sure to check out Harry Potter's Page!

Harry Potter News Reel: Site News

2008-03-19T11:20:00.004-05:00

With the recent acceptance of Harry Potter News Reel news poster Aragorn into Harry Potter's Page news posting staff, Harry Potter News Reel is changing. Rather than close the site completely, RSS feeds of all major news sources for the site will be available at your disposal. (Frankly, it seems a bit silly to post in two places.)

Be sure to check out Harry Potter's Page!

Potter Trio of Forbes' List on Most Powerful Celebrities Under 25

2008-03-18T12:33:00.009-05:00

Story Overview:
Video of an E! special has been made available via YouTube. Each of the Harry Potter Trio actors Daniel Radcliffe, who came in at number 6, Emma Watson, who came in at number 15, and Rupert Grint, who came in at number 16, were named Forbes' List of Most Powerful Celebrities Under 25.

Video Correction: The video claims Emma Watson plays a Muggle in the film adaptations of the series. As fans will note, she plays the Muggle-born Hermione Granger, not a Muggle.

Source: E!
Via: DailySnitcher

Dame Maggie Smith Fights Breast Cancer

2008-03-18T10:34:00.007-05:00

Story Overview:
According to the Daily Telegraph, Dame Maggie Smith, best known by Harry Potter fans for her role as Deputy Headmistress Minerva McGonagall, is fighting breast cancer. According to the same article, as a precaution, she had a tumour removed and completed a course of chemotherapy.

Source: Daily Telegraph
Via: Google News
Article: Dame Maggie's Private Battle With Cancer

Muggles to Avada Kedavra Bridge at King's Cross

2008-03-18T10:07:00.005-05:00

Story Overview:
A bridge and clock at King's Cross Station key to the Harry Potter series films and major tourist attraction, seen most recently in Order of the Phoenix, are under threat of being destroyed for renovations to be made to the station. Efforts by British architect Ptolemy Dean and Potter fans are under way to save the bridge, but the prognosis doesn't look good.

Source: ITN
Via: The Leaky Cauldron
Article: Potter Bridge to Disappear
Video: Potter Bridge to Disappear

Happy Birthday, Steve Kloves!

2008-03-18T00:00:00.006-05:00

Story Overview:
Steve Kloves, the writer for films 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8, turns 48 today, March 18th, 2008. Happy birthday and the best of luck to you as you write the screenplays for the final two films!

Source: The Floo Network
Via: The Floo Network

Programming for Accio 2008 Announced

2008-03-17T23:42:00.006-05:00

Story Overview:
Accio 2008 has announced its programming for July 25 - July 27, 2008. Just a reminder to all hopefuls: there are only a few remaining reservations left for Accio 2008 - and all reservations must be made before April 1st, 2008. More information on Accio 2008 can be found at the Accio 2008 website.

Source: Accio
Via: The Leaky Cauldron
Article: Accio 2008 Programme

Portus Preview: Jim Dale Interview

2008-03-17T19:56:00.006-05:00

Story Overview:
Jim Dale is interviewed by MuggleCast and Portus staff. The second half of the interview is available at the links below. If you have not yet listened to the first half, you can do so here.

Source: Portus Preview
Via: MuggleNet

Show Links:
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Via iTunes

SIYE SongFic Challenge Winners

2008-03-17T18:18:00.012-05:00

Story Overview:
Sink Into Your Eyes, a Harry/Ginny fan fiction website, has posted its list of winners for its first ever SongFic challenge.

Source: SIYE
Via: SIYE
Article: And the Winners Are...

Harry Potter News Reel Introduces the "ShareBar"

2008-03-17T16:11:00.003-05:00

Story Overview:
Harry Potter News Reel is introducing a new way to share the Harry Potter news you can access from this site. Now, at the bottom-right corner of each new post will be a "ShareBar". Using the ShareBar, you can add news stories to your Technorati, Digg, Deli.co.us, Facebook, or Blogger page.

HP Fan Trips and Alivans present HP Quest!

2008-03-17T14:00:00.009-05:00

Story Preview:
HP Fan Trips, who hosts Potter-centric trips to the United Kingdom, has teamed up with Alivan's to create a new free virtual journey for everyone: HP Quest.

Drawing will take place on April 25th, 2008, for an all-inclusive trip for two to Ford's Castle in England from July 23rd till July 27th 2008.

More information can be found at the contest's page at HP Fan Trips.

Source: HP Fan Trips
Via: HPANA
Article: Online Treasure Hunt

"The Nifflers" Give New Interview

2008-03-17T12:35:00.009-05:00

Story Overview:
Wizard Rock band The Nifflers have given a new interview with the National Post. They speak of how they came to be, and their upcoming concert in North York Central Library on the 18th.

Source: National Post
Via: Google News
Article: Q&A: Toronto Wizard Rock Stars The Nifflers

PotterCast #143: Of Two Minds

2008-03-16T21:19:00.009-05:00

LeakyNews.com's Harry Potter Podcast, PotterCast, comes out with its latest installment, episode 143, entitled "Of Two Minds".

Features:
- Two part Deathly Hallows? The hosts' thoughts.
- Scottish book is underway. Cheers!
- Bit by Bit: Grimmauld Place: Protection Charms are still working?
- Canon Conundrums: ... is saved for a later day.

Show Links:
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Streaming Flash Player

New Photos from Half-Blood Prince Filming

2008-03-16T18:06:00.008-05:00

Story Overview:
PotterManiac Galleries have new photos from the Half-Blood Prince filming. Translation from

PotterManiac's story, translated:
"Beware, it's time to boggle your mind. While filming the sixth film of the Harry Potter saga, Half-Blood Prince, a huge and mysterious construct is being built within the confines of Leavesden studios. After a long study of the photos of this huge structure, we still have not quite managed to solve its mystery as to what it could be in Half-Blood Prince."

Perhaps this structure is the orphanage? What do you think?

Photos: 1 | 2 | 3

Source: PotterManiac
Via: PotterManiac
Article: Une Gigantesque Et Mystérieuse Construction Sur Le Tournage...

Daily Star Inteviews Dave Legeno

2008-03-16T11:48:00.007-05:00

Story Overview:
The Daily Star has released a new interview with actor Dave Legeno, who will play Fenrir Greyback in Half-Blood Prince. A scan of the article containing the interview can be found at the link below.

Source: Daily Star via SnitchSkeeter
Via: The Leaky Cauldron
Article: Dave Potter's Rotter

MuggleCast #137: Tripping Over Curtains: The Jim Dale Story

2008-03-16T06:49:00.005-05:00

Mugglenet.com's Harry Potter Podcast, MuggleCast, comes out with its latest installment, episode 137, entitled "Tripping Over Curtains: The Jim Dale Story".

Features:
- Part one of the much anticipated interview with Harry Potter audio book reader Jim Dale!

Show Links:
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Rowling Set to Attend Galaxy British Book Awards 2008

2008-03-15T23:46:00.008-05:00

Story Overview:
Author J. K. Rowling, best-selling author of the popular fantasy series Harry Potter, will attend the 2008 Galaxy British Book Awards. Rowling won this award in 1999.

Source: MuggleNet
Via: MuggleNet
Article: Rowling to Attend 2008 British Book Awards

Happy Birthday, Sean Biggerstaff!

2008-03-15T11:21:00.006-05:00

Story Overview:
Sean Biggerstaff, known to Potter fans as the Quidditch-obsessed Oliver Wood in the Harry Potter film series, turns 25 today, March 15rd. Happy Birthday, Sean!

Source: The Floo Network
Via: The Floo Network

Half-Blood Prince in IMAX Confirmed

2008-03-15T00:35:00.005-05:00

Story Overview:
IMAX confirmed in an earnings call on March 14 that Half-Blood Prince will release in IMAX cinemas simultaneously with standard cinemas on November 21st.

Source: ComingSoon.net
Via: HPANA
Article: Harry Potter 6 Confirmed for IMAX

Felton, Grint, and Radcliffe Talk Half-Blood Prince

2008-03-14T20:53:00.018-05:00

Story Overview:
In an new interview with E!, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, and Daniel Radcliffe talk about their filming. Felton, who plays Draco Malfoy in the film series, notes that he's read both the script and the book, and can't really see anything major that has been cut.

Source: YouTube
Via: MuggleNet
Video Link: E! Interview

Naomi Watts Interested in 'Potter' Role

2008-03-14T14:08:00.004-05:00

Story Overview:
A few months ago, before actress Helena Bonham Carter was officially cast, rumours spread like wildfire that Naomi Watts had been selected to fill the role of Narcissa Malfoy. Many fans were disheartened when Watts was not, in fact, chosen at all. In a recent interview with MTV, Naomi Watts said that, "I didn’t even hear about it except through the media. Not through my agents [or anybody else]".

Watts says that she is enthusiastic about a potential role in the Deathly Hallows, and that, "I have read some of the ‘Harry Potter’ books, " she began, "my son would like that [her appearance in Deathly Hallows], so that would be a good way to impress him."

Source: MTV Movies
Via: Google News
Article: Naomi Watts Still Waiting By Phone For ‘Harry Potter’ Offer

Harry Potter Playing Mind Games

2008-03-14T13:40:00.003-05:00

Story Overview:
San Francisco-based video game developer Emotiv has been developing a headset for virtual reality gaming. A Harry Potter video game being developed by the company will allow players to throw lightning bolts, among other things, with their minds. The headset is, however, still in the early stages of its development, but could enter the gaming market as early as later this year.

Source: PhysOrg
Via: Google News
Article: 'Mind Gaming' Could Enter Market This Year

David Heyman Gives New Interview With Empire Online

2008-03-14T13:23:00.004-05:00

Story Overview:
Recently, Harry Potter film series producer David Heyman gave an interview with Empire Online. Several questions of interest were asked; regarding the length of the films, David Heyman said, "The idea is to get everything people want in there. I’m sure there’ll be parts that don’t make it, which we won’t know until the script is written."

When asked about the filming of the two parts , Heyman responded, "It’s one film in two parts and it’ll be shot all as one film," and that, "most of 2009 will be filming. We’ll be anticipating shooting in February. We’re all really excited about the possibilities and the challenges of seven. It’s going to be a cracker."

Source: Empire Online
Via: The Leaky Cauldron
Article: Potter Producer Talks Deathly Hallows

Brief Interview With Daniel Radcliffe Concerning the Split of Deathly Hallows

2008-03-14T10:45:00.007-05:00

Story Overview:
A video from an older interview on E! has Daniel Radcliffe talking about the now confirmed possibility of splitting Deathly Hallows into two films.

Source: E! Via YouTube
Via: The Leaky Cauldron
Article: E! Daily 10 HBP on-set video from GC

MuggleCast #136: Happily Split

2008-03-14T10:12:00.002-05:00

Mugglenet.com's Harry Potter Podcast, MuggleCast, comes out with its latest installment, episode 136, entitled "Happily Split".

Features:
- Episode #136 is a recorded version of Thursday night's LIVE episode.
- Ben and Kevin co-host on the show!
- Talking about the Deathly Hallows split: just to make money?
- Viewer calls about the big news!

Show Links:
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