The Harry Potter books are an extremely popular series of fantasy novels by British writer J. K. Rowling and have made her the richest writer in literary history. The books center around the title character, who enters wizarding school...
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The Harry Potter books are an extremely popular series of fantasy novels by British writer J. K. Rowling and have made her the richest writer in literary history. The books center around the title character, who enters wizarding school after learning of his magical powers. Find more pictures, videos and articles about Harry Potter here.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Official Logo for Part I Directed by David Yates Produced by David Heyman David Barron Written by Screenplay Steve Kloves Novel J. K. Rowling Starring Daniel Radcliffe Rupert Grint Emma Watson Music by Themes: John Williams Cinematography Eduardo Serra Editing by Mark Day Studio Heyday Films Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures Release date(s) Part I November 19, 2010 [ 1 ] Part II July 15, 2011 [ 2 ] Country United Kingdom United States Language English... Read Full Story
Movies
Posted by: Sue
November 20, 2009, 04:55 PM
It's not often that we get to see the creator of the wonderful world of Harry Potter enjoying a bit of magical fun, so we are delighted to report a fun tidbit today. The video of the sneak peek of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD is now online, and in this piece which you can see here , t here is this glimpse of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling with her glass of... Read Full Story
The film 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' is based on the novel of the same name by the author J. K. Rowling. It is the third in the Harry Potter series of seven instalments, and corresponds with the third academic year at 'Hogwarts' the magical school. Harry Potter is the famous young wizard at the centre of the story. It opens at the Dursleys' home where Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) lives and is staying, as usual, during the summer holidays. Uncle Vernon's (Richard Griffiths... Read Full Story
Lord Voldemort, an evil and powerful dark wizard, has just been defeated. When he tried to kill a one-year-old boy, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), the killing curse rebounded upon him, destroying his body. Harry is left an orphan with a lightning-bolt scar on his forehead, Voldemort having killed his parents, Lily (Geraldine Somerville) and James (Adrian Rawlins) Potter. Professors Dumbledore (Richard Harris) and McGonagall (Dame Maggie Smith) and Gamekeeper Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane) leave... Read Full Story
While home with the Dursleys for the summer, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is not getting any mail from his friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson). On his twelfth birthday (July 31) Harry is visited by Dobby, a house-elf, who warns Harry that he will be in mortal danger if he returns to Hogwarts. Harry ignores Dobby's warning and is determined to return. It turns out that Dobby has been collecting Harry's letters to make it seem as though his friends had forgotten him... Read Full Story
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
November 20, 2009, 10:35 PM
Sorting for the reading of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in our Lily and Stag Inn Reading Group forums has been opened over on the Leaky Lounge . Our Reading Groups offer Lounge members an intimate environment in which in-depth discussions about the Harry Potters novels take place with your fellow group members. For the Half-Blood Prince reading group, members will travel along with Harry as he delves deeper... Read Full Story
Harry Potter and his cousin Dudley Dursley are attacked by two Dementors, but Harry manages to drive the Dementors off with a Patronus charm. Shortly thereafter, the Ministry of Magic detect the act of underage wizardry and attempt to have Harry expelled from Hogwarts immediately, but this is modified to a trial later in the summer. After experiencing horrible nightmares depicting the evil Lord Voldemort's return, Harry is awoken by the arrival of an advance guard of wizards who escort him... Read Full Story
Date of Birth 24 August 1988 , Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, UK Birth Name Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint Height 5' 10" (1.78 m) Mini Biography Rupert Alexander Grint was born on August 24, 1988, in Hertfordshire, England, UK. Although only acting in one school play before being cast in the popular wizard series "Harry Potter," Rupert has already proved himself one of the most recognized actors on the big screen. When he heard that there were going to be auditions for Harry Potter and the... Read Full Story
Date of Birth 23 July 1989 , Fulham, London, England, UK Birth Name Daniel Jacob Radcliffe Nickname Dan Height 5' 6" (1.68 m) Mini Biography Daniel Jacob Radcliffe was born on July 23rd, 1989 to Alan Radcliffe and Marcia Gresham . He began performing in small school productions as a young boy. Soon enough, he landed a role in David Copperfield (1999) (TV), as the young David Copperfield. A couple of years later, he landed a role as Mark Pendel in The Tailor of Panama (2001), the son of Harry... Read Full Story
Products
Posted by: Sue
November 21, 2009, 07:43 AM
Thank to WB for sending over this new "training" video for those who have purchased the new Harry Potter Spells application for iPhone and iPod Touch. At the official site you can also see a short new "sorting hat" video that is part of the application and videos for three of the 14 different spells including "Confringo," "Oppugno," and "Expecto Patronum." The Harry Potter Spells application is available for $4.99 (USD) at... Read Full Story
