Harry Potter Theme Park: Another Gift For The Harry Potter Fans September 16th, 2009 For all the Harry Potter fans it is a time to rejoice. The Universal Studios has been able to complete the construction work of the Harry Potter theme park.
JK Rowling's chair fetches £20K on eBayJuly 28th, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter author JK Rowling's chair, sitting in which she wrote the first two books of the famous series, has been re-sold for a whopping 20,000 pounds. The value of the chair, which was previously sold for 15,000 pounds, has increased three-fold in the last seven years.
Harry Potter movie makes 63 mn pounds on opening nightJuly 17th, 2009 LONDON - The new Harry Potter film that opened in cinemas across the world this week has set new US and British records for the first day's takings, its distributors said. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" took 4.7 million pounds in ticket sales on its British opening night Wednesday, beating the previous best of three million pounds set by "Harry Potter and the Prisoner Of Azkaban".
Harry Potter voted 'Best Fantasy Franchise'July 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Harry Potter has been voted the Best Fantasy Franchise in a new Internet poll. Harry Potter won 73 per cent of votes in the poll, conducted by websites Moviefone and Bebo.
J.K. Rowling tells Danielle Radcliffe 'no more Harry Potter books'July 16th, 2009 LONDON - Danielle Radcliffe has revealed that J.K. Rowling told him that she won't be writing any more Harry Potter books.
The man behind the beard: Esteemed stage actor Michael Gambon wins new fans as DumbledoreJuly 16th, 2009 Esteemed stage actor relishes Dumbledore roleNEW YORK — Michael Gambon was in the midst of shooting his fourth film as Professor Albus Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" films when the series' author, J.K. Rowling, brought forth an unexpected revelation about his character.
'Self-critical' Radcliffe refuses to watch old Harry Potter flicksJuly 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Daniel Radcliffe has said that he does not wish to watch his previous Harry Potter films because he is too self-critical. "I think all actors are (self-critical).
Michael Gambon had special pocket sewn into his Harry Potter costume for ciggiesJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Michael Gambon has revealed that he had a special pocket sewn into his Harry Potter costume so that he could carry his cigarettes while shooting for the film. The actor, who plays the role of Albus Dumbledore, was so tired of having to dash off the set for a quick smoke in between takes that he got a special pocket to carry cigarettes.
'Harry Potter' star charged with growing marijuanaJuly 8th, 2009 LONDON - 'Harry Potter' star Jamie Waylett has been charged with illegally growing 10 marijuana plants in his north London home. Waylett, who plays the beefy bully Vincent Crabbe in the 'Harry Potter' movie franchise, was first arrested in April after cops found bags of cannabis in his car, reports the New York Daily News.
Daniel Radcliffe realizes he can't escape Harry Porter tagJuly 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Daniel Radcliffe has acknowledged that he will always be known as Harry Potter after starring in the movies inspired by J.K. Rowling's books.
Radcliffe reveals he can never escape 'Harry Potter' tagJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he has realised he will never be able to escape his wizard boy image. The 20-year-old who has played the schoolboy wizard in the movies inspired by J.K.
When Rupert Grint met Michelle ObamaJune 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Brit actor Rupert Grint has revealed that he was left awestruck after U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama made a secret visit to the set of the latest Harry Potter movie.
Sir Michael Gambon becomes dad againJune 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter star Sir Michael Gambon's mistress Philippa Hart has given birth to the couple's second child. The Irish-born actor, who plays Professor Dumbledore in the wizard films, has become a father for the third time at the age of 68.
Sir Michael Gambon makes Daniel Radcliffe laugh between takesJune 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actor Daniel Radcliffe found it hard to keep a straight face during the takes of the new Harry Potter franchise because Sir Michael Gambon was determined to make him laugh. The 19-year-old star, who reprises his role in as the boy wizard in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, couldn't stop laughing in the company of 68-year-old Gambon, who plays his mentor Albus Dumbledore.
Publisher of 'Harry Potter' books denies plagiarism claim after lawsuit filedJune 16th, 2009 Publisher of 'Harry Potter' denies plagiarismLONDON — The publisher of the wildly popular and very profitable "Harry Potter" books says it intends to fight a lawsuit alleging that author J.K. Rowling stole the idea for the series about the boy wizard.