[NOTD] News for the day 10/04/07

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Posted: 18 years ago

New Photo of Dan Radcliffe and Imelda Staunton from OotP

Yesterday, we told you about a new interview with actress Imelda Staunton in Newsweek magazine. Today, courtesy of WB, we have a brand new photo from the magazine to show of Professor Umbridge (Imelda Staunton) and Harry Potter (Dan Radcliffe) in a scene from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film. In the photo,which you can see here, Harry is shown sitting at the desk in Professor Umbridge's office, perhaps for the detention scenes.

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Posted: 18 years ago

False Report Regarding OotP Screenplay Writer Michael Goldenberg

There was a report posted as factual and without rumor warnings earlier today on MuggleNet (and subsequently, widely carried on other Potter fan sites) regarding purported comments made by Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix screenplay writer Michael Goldenberg. TLC has now reported that the report is false, and the quotes and comments attributed to Mr. Goldenberg as well as ones regarding plans of author J.K. Rowling are completely fabricated. WB has verified this information.

The report said that Goldenberg had nicknamed "the third draft of the screenplay 'Harry Scissorhands'," because of the deep plot cuts, and that the film would not be a favorite because "most of the fun, non-Harry material was left out." There was also a report of a "new scene between Harry and Snape that eerily predicted events in both Half-Blood Prince and, according to Rowling's notes, Book 7." The writer also claimed that "Rowling, in an email, seriously suggested that after she finished Book 7 she should probably take reign as co-screenwriter and/or become a serious player in the screenwriting process."

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Posted: 18 years ago

USA Today: "Sorcerer's Stone" Most Memorable Book of Past 25 Years

The USA Today newspaper has a feature on the 25 Books that leave a legacy, spotlighting the most memorable reads of the past 25 years. The number one spot on this list is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling. According to the paper:

"Midnight book parties, all-night readathons, overnight deliveries: A boy wizard named Harry got kids (and adults) thinking that reading was cool. And mega sales of the magical series redefined what it meant to be a best seller."

Rounding out the top ten are the following:

2) "The Deep End of the Ocean" by Jacquelyn Mitchard (1996)
3) "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown (2003)
4)"The 911 Commission Report" by the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks (2004)
5)"Chicken Soup for the Soul" by Mark Victor Hansen and Jack Canfield (1993)
6)"Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus" by John Gray (1992)
7)"Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution" by Robert C. Atkins (1992)
8) "And the Band Played On" by Randy Shilts (1987)
9) "Beloved" by Toni Morrison (1987)
10)"The Greatest Generation" by Tom Brokaw (1998)

To see the entire list, more information about these books, as well as a poll to vote who you think should be the number one book, click here.

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Posted: 18 years ago

PotterCast 84 Calls You Out

TLC have their 84th PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast. It's all DH theory, all cover-art based. To listen, just hit the "Play" button on the right side of their page, or use iTunes, or . In the show this week:

-Our call-out show was a big success (the second time around, anyway!), so it's an hour full of YOUR theories and ideas about the Deathly Hallows cover art
-John is back, and weighs in, in his usual way. So does his brother-in-law.
-Voldy the Grinch
-The "Head Held High" Connection
-Episode II Battle Scenes, and why they should never be mentioned again
-Rachel from Rochester: It's the opposite side of the veil
-Frak from Irvine: Wandless magic and artistic impressions
-House Elf Helping Hand
-Mario from Phoenix, AZ: Dragon in Harry's glasses?
-Piper calls in about Dobby and house elves
-Teases for next week's back-to-normal show

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Editors: Jeff Gregory, Stede Bonnett, Matt Kelliher

Links:
Cover Art!
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 their homepage. Discussion of the PotterCast is right here. Enjoy!

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Posted: 18 years ago

MuggleCast #85: Cover Cover Part Deuce

While we're on the topic of podcasting, I might as well add that MuggleNet has also come out with its weekly MuggleCast It's another full episode of Deathly Hallows cover coverage on their weekly Harry Potter podcast! Join Kevin, Laura, Micah, Mikey and Andrew for discussion on all three covers and your voicemails, including:

- We examine the possible meaning(s) of the rune-like symbol on the UK edition.
- Are the shadows necessarily ghosts?
- What is Voldemort shying away from?
- Things get physical as we all pose like Voldemort on the cover.
- What is with the emphasis on hands in these covers?
- Are the trio facing a dragon in the UK edition?

To download, they recommend subscribing (for free) via iTunes to have the show automatically delivered to your computer each week! You can also directly download the show for listening how you please on the MuggleCast website. A low-bandwidth version is also available for listeners with slower connections. Enjoy!