Harry Potter’s Hogwarts taking shape in theme park

November 10th, 2009 MELBOURNE - The 'Twilight' series, by American author Stephanie Meyer, are fast replacing Harry Potter in popularity among Aussie kids. A survey carried out on 2692 Australians aged 12-18 found that 55 percent would rather read a Twilight book than one about the Hogwarts' wiz kid, and half said they would rather watch a Twilight film over a Potter movie, reports News.com.au.

November 9th, 2009 LONDON - Comedian Whoopi Goldberg reportedly confused the wizard from 'Lord of the Rings' with Harry Potter's. Goldberg, 53, embarrassed Sir Ian McKellen, 70, when she interviewed him on the US TV panel show 'The View'.Are you coming back in Harry Potter?" the Daily Express quoted her as having asked McKellen.

November 6th, 2009 more imagesPrince Harry with Lawrence Dallaglio's wife Alice Dallaglio at the Cancer Research charity event in Battersea Park.

October 20th, 2009 LONDON - Dame Elizabeth Taylor was seen spending quality time with the children of her close friend Michael Jackson at a theme park. The legendary actress was spotted enjoying the outing with Jackson's eldest kids, Prince Michael I and Paris to Universal Studios Theme Park, reports the Daily Star.

September 16th, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter fans can soon experience the thrills of the adventures of the hugely popular boy wizard, for a new theme park based on the hit franchise is set to open next year. The theme park, called 'The Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter', is set to open in spring 2010 at Universal Studios, the Orlando resort has announced.he park is being developed in coordination with J.K.

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.

August 21st, 2009 LONDON - Actor Daniel Radcliffe is planning to helm a gangster film, sources say. The Harry Potter star has reportedly been reading scripts and plans to start off once he finishes shooting for the last Hogwarts film, Deathly Hallows.

August 20th, 2009 LONDON - Jordan a.k.a Katie Price appeared to copy Princess Diana during an outing with her son. The glamour girl, who is presently locked in a bitter divorce battle with estranged husband Peter Andre, allegedly took seven-year-old Harvey on a family day out to Thorpe Park, Surrey, UK, in an alleged bid to prove she is a great mum.

July 27th, 2009 LONDON - Keepers of Gloucester Cathedral in England have expressed their joy at the filming of Harry Potter in their ancient building, as it has helped restore public interest in it. The establishment received almost 10,000 pounds per day from Warner Bros.

July 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright hopes to use her role in the wizard series to launch a career in fashion. The 19-year-old star, who plays Harry Potter's love interest Ginny Weasley, admits that she loves to dress up for the red carpet and admits she'd wear some of her own designs one day.

July 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter actor Jamie Waylett has escaped jail term for growing cannabis in his bedroom. City of Westminster Magistrates Court has sentenced him to 120 hours of unpaid community work, reports the Daily Express.

July 11th, 2009 LONDON - After accidentally flashing her undergarment on the red carpet recently, Emma Watson appeared at the New York premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince wearing a safer outfit. She was snapped wearing a black leather top and white skirt.

July 8th, 2009 LONDON - The latest instalment in the Harry Potter film could help make the franchise as one of the most successful franchises of all time, owing to the huge merchandising that comes with it. The first five Harry Potter movies have been a massive source of revenue and profit for Warner Bros.

July 6th, 2009 LONDON - Dizzee Rascal was left stunned when Prince Harry began singing for him during his meeting with the rapper backstage. The 24-year-old British Royal was enjoying a boys' night out at the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park, London, when he was introduced to Dizzee - real name Dylan Mills.

July 6th, 2009 LONDON - Late Brit actor Rob Knox's mother has revealed her pride for her son, after viewing an emotional private screening of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'. Sally Knox, 51, got her first glimpse of 18-year-old Knox playing Hogwarts pupil Marcus Belby at the private screening.