Harry Potter

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International Quidditch Lessons

Quidditch, the Sport of Warlocks, is the most popular sport among witches and wizards in Europe, and is loved by Quidditch fans all over the world. But for newcomers to the sport, the quick-paced game may be confusing and hard…

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7FT Tall Ian Whyte Body-Doubles for Madame Maxime

In an interview on the ic Teeside web site which talks about Ian Whyte’s transformation from basketball player to movie actor, Ian descibes his experience of appearing in the next Harry film. Shortly after playing a monster in the film…

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J.K. Rowling gives away more Harry Potter secrets

On Friday, J.K. Rowling updated her website with the message “No news is good news”, referring to the fact that book 6 and the next baby are both coming along fine, but nothing new to report. However, in typical Rowling-red-herring…

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Rosamund Pike Turned Down Rita Skeeter Role

It was rumored that Rosamund Pike was cast as Rita Skeeter in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire back in April. It has been confirmed by Warner Bros. that Miranda Richardson will play Rita Skeeter; however, more information has…

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J.K. Rowling Releases Excerpt From Half-Blood Prince

On the heels of J.K. Rowling’s exciting appearance at the Edinbugh Book Festival yesterday, fans who visit her official site www.jkrowling.com are finding something new. The “locked” door now opens again, and although the room behind the door appears empty…