[NOTD] News for the day 26/03/07

MuggleCast #784: The Answer is Seven

Video of Dan on 'Jonathan Ross'

PotterCast 82: 784 Reasons

Starry skies, traveling men, PJs and ever-present Horcruxes make up this week's PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, which is now available. To listen, just hit the "Play" button on the right side of the page (--->), or use iTunes, or . In the show this week:

-This week's Canon Conundrums: What role will the Centaurs play in book seven?
-A mailbag full of your e-mailed questions, and some of the most-often asked things around Leaky, like:
How do you take the WOMBAT? (YOU CAN'T, OK?!)
-Why are Centaurs part of the Statue of Magical Brethren?
-"What? (Surprise) You're alive!"
-John's off this week, but we struggle on without him!
-Scribby 5: The real identity of Eileen Prince, the next issue, and the shipping call!
-Phoenix Rises approaches!
-Craziest summer ever approaches, too!
-Sue's Hufflepuff PJ
-Anonymous COffee Donor: You made this podcast possible.
-We know, Slughorn was head of house. Thank you.

Editors:
Mailbag - Stede Bonnet
Canon Conundrums - Jeff Gregory
Scribby 5 - Matt Keliher
Intro, NewsTalk, Wrapup and final mix - Mike Neighbors

Running Time: 1:17:00

Links:
HarryPotterSeven.com
Wizard Rock EP of the Month Club
Phoenix Rising
Podcast Alley
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Remember you don't need an iPod to listen. Listen easily on iTunes, which you can , by clicking here to listen, or you can just use the streaming Flash player at PotterCast.com or just on the right side of this page. Discussion of the PotterCast is right here. Enjoy!

New Image of Sirius Black from "Phoenix" Video Game

Immeritus has a brand new image from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix video game, this one showing Sirius Black, who is portrayed in the movies by actor Gary Oldman. You can see this new image here. As we told you previously the OotP video game from EA will be available the week before the film is released on July 13, 2007 and will be available on the Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, and Windows PC platforms.


Thanks to Immeritus!

WizRockers Donate Signed EP of the Month Set for "Last Books, First Books" Donation

As we've announced previously, the fandom's various rock stars have been putting out an awesome charity effort, the EP of the Month Club, in which you pay $50 for a year's worth (12 CDs) of exclusive music and the proceeds go to First Book.

Meanwhile, we in the Floo Network have been running "Last Books, First Books," our own drive, at HarryPotterSeven.com, to collect for Book Aid in the name of Harry Potter fans worldwide. Through July 21, you can click on a donation button to contribute and help establish libraries around the world - in short, give back some of what we've received through the Harry Potter books.

Now, these two efforts have come together: The wizard rockers have donated a full, signed, 12-CD set to HarryPotterSeven.com and our Last Books, First Books drive, which will be randomly awarded at the end of the drive. Since a lot of these bands don't perform regularly, the item will be almost impossible to recreate. To have a shot at this gift, you have to donate $5 or more. You can do that right here:

You can also send a check or money order (it's really not wise to send cash) to:

Leaky, Inc.
PO Box 40559
Staten Island, NY 10304

Checks should be payable to Leaky, Inc!

There will be more opportunities like these, for even more exciting giveaways, in the future. We'll also update you shortly on how you can help spread the word!

And if you'd rather not rely on chance, make sure to check out the Wizard Rock EP of the Month Club; 12 bands, 12 months, 12 CDs. Lots of books.

New Cards Inc. Draco, Ron, Hermione Action Figures

Cards Inc. has posted online images of their new Draco Malfoy, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger action figures due this summer before the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The Ron figurehas a wand accessory along with his Jack Russell Terrier Patronus and the Hermione Granger figure has her Otter Patronus as well. The Draco Malfoy figure has a wand and this Proclamation sign accessory. You can see more officially released images of the products due from Cards Inc (who hold the European license to the Harry Potter products) here in our galleries.