The last Harry Potter book has finally been released in France. Although out for months in English, publishers still tried to keep the plot secret by putting special lead seals on the boxes. About 500 people queued outside a book shop in Paris, but many said they had already read it in English. The seventh adventure is called Harry Potter et les Reliques de la Mort in French. [more...] Source: BBC News
For years, rumors have circulated that Guillermo Del Toro has been turning down Harry Potter movies so he can continue his Hellboy series. In a new interview, Del Toro confirmed that he has indeed passed on Harry Potter in the past, he added that he might still make a Potter movie if Warner Brothers will let him do it on his own terms. [more...] Source: MTV Movies Blog
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is the people's vote for the top movie star in this year's online poll by the Herald Sun in Australia. Dan was a clear winner collecting more than double the votes of experienced actors Daniel Craig and Johnny Depp who polled second and third respectively. [more...] Source: Herald Sun, Australia
Hundreds of fans waited with baited breath for their chance to see the author who had inspired their imaginations. The lights dimmed and the audience cheered. Rowling didn't appear anything like how I had imagined writers to be, reclusive and shy. She sat down and announced she would be reading the chapter "Ron comes back." [more...]
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