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8 Mar 2010 12:00
Actors

According to reports, Watson will perform in a student-run production of Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters. There will be six performances of the century-old play, which will run from March 11 through March 15, according to the play's Facebook page.

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Miscellaneous

The first picture of the Hogwarts Express in Hogsmeade Station at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction in Orlando, Florida has theoretically surfaced.

Check it out.

Speaking of the park, the Orlando Sentinel is reporting "Dueling Dragons down for Potter", reporting that Universal Orlando has shut down its Dueling Dragons roller coaster so it can follow through on plans to retheme it for Harry Potter.

4 Mar 2010 12:00
Movie

The first five films will be on play during ABC Family's "Harry Potter Weekend" starting Friday, March 19 through Sunday, March 21.

The weekend event also includes the basic cable premiere of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," featuring deleted scenes not included in the original film version.

Schedule, be sure to check local listings for more.

Movie

Since 1940 the American Humane Association has been the source of the familiar disclaimer "No Animals Were Harmed" which appears during the credits at the end of movies and television shows. This year the organization recognized eight films, granting a Neopolitan mastiff named Uno appearing in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince the award for Best Newcomer Actor.

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Miscellaneous

Behind The Thrills' new headline blasts "Universal Orlando:New Map Unveils Potter Height Restrictions", discussing Universal Orlando's new resort brochure for what's new in the park in 2010.

There's even a PDF to download.

Games

GamerHell's got renders from LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, see them this way.

Actors

More from Dan Radcliffe, this time over Harry's final showdown with Voldemort.

Spoilers at the link.

2 Mar 2010 12:00
Actors

With filming wrapping up this spring, Radcliffe discusses his sadness at the series ending over at MTV.

Meanwhile, catch the Isaacs interview here.

JK Rowling

Not much, but good to hear she hasn't forgotten us:

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This is the real me, but you won't be hearing from me often I am afraid, as pen and paper is my priority at the moment.

Yes, this really rates as news. :) Her account is verified by Twitter, so you know it is the real deal.

1 Mar 2010 12:00
Merchandise

WB shop is celebrating Ron's birthday with a sale:

March 1st is Ron Weasley's Birthday and we're celebrating with a week-long sale. Hurry, this offer ends March 5th at midnight!

Hurray!

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26 Feb 2010 12:00
Games

Right this way.

Actors

Exclusive, so go read, and no spoilers.

Games

And it's safe to say they were not impressed.

Actors

Daniel Radcliffe is explaining why he has just filmed a public service announcement for The Trevor Project, the leading organization focusing on suicide prevention efforts among gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth.

"I think it's important for somebody from a big, commercial movie series like 'Harry Potter' and particularly because I am not gay or bisexual or transgendered. ... The fact that I am straight makes not a difference, but it shows that straight people are incredibly interested and care a lot about this as well."

Read more.

25 Feb 2010 12:00
Miscellaneous

University of Calgary Professor Nick Zekulin has got quite an impressive display of language translations of Harry, so much so that the University of Calgary has put Zekulin's impressive collection of 67 translated volumes of the first Harry Potter book on display.

Languages include Icelandic, Latin, Latvian, Occitan and even Ancient Greek.

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