Scribbulus Essay Project
Issue 25 - Jul. 2009
Guess That Book
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Variety Review of Half-Blood Prince: Indispensable Rickman Delivers
Variety has now posted their review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and it contains much praise for the sixth installment in the Harry Potter film series. Noting that director David Yates "displays noticeably increased confidence here, injecting more real-world grit into what began eight years ago as purest child's fantas," and has made a film that is "film is clear-headed aContinued...
CBBC Newsround Wants Your Questions for Cast of Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince
Thanks to CBBC Newsround who let us know of another great opportunity for fans to ask questions of the cast of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Via this link, fans can submit a question to Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, Jim Broadbent and Tom Felton, with the answers to be aired on the program this Tuesday, July 7th, so enter quickly. Good Luck!
Free Panini Half-Blood Prince Sticker Book in German Bild Newspaper
Readers in Germany will get a bit of a surprise today, as the newspaper contains a free Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Panini sticker book. Thanks to our ace galleries staffer Erna, she was able to bring us these many clear scans of the entire book, as seen here. Along with these stickers, contained in the book are many photos from the film, including a plethora of cool QuidditContinued...
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Two New Selections for Leaky's Book Clubs New Photos of Rupert Grint from Upcoming ITV Behind the Magic Special Contest to see Half-Blood Prince Film in LA on July 11More Leaky News
Two New Selections for Leaky's Book Clubs
Our two book clubs are ready to start out the month of July with two new selections for you to read and discuss with your fellow Lounge members. First, the Jane Austen classic Emma is the next selection in our own non-Harry Potter book club: Jo's Book Nook. With discussion open to all registered Lounge members, this book club delves into a classic novel, dissecting its characters andContinued...
New Photos of Rupert Grint from Upcoming ITV Behind the Magic Special
Last week we first brought you new details of the upcoming ITV 'Behind the Magic' special on the making of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Thanks much to our order partner Rupert Grint. net, there are two new pics of Rupert with the host of the special that you can see here.
As a reminder, these specials on the making of the Harry Potter films broadcast on the UK station are alContinued...
Contest to see Half-Blood Prince Film in LA on July 11
Thewlisrox owled today to let us know about a contest they are holding where one lucky fan will win a ticket to an official WB pre-screening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on Saturday, July 11 held at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. To apply, simply email (thewlis.rox.contests@
Tom Felton on the Bullying of Draco by Lucius and More
The new issue of Mexico's "Cinemania" magazine has a feature on Half-Blood Prince that contains an interview with several of the cast and crew. Courtesy of our friends at Harrypotterla, scans are available here, with the translation here. Of interest are comments by actor Tom Felton on his role as Draco Malfoy as he speaks to the things Draco has been through, including the bullying byContinued...
Telegraph Magazine: Meet the Crew Behind Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The Telegraph Magazine has a new indepth feature on the creative team behind the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In a lovely rare feature, the newspaper features the men and women who create the gorgeous sets, amazing props and effects seen in all of the Harry Potter films over the years. At this link, you can see scans of the newspaper insert which has interviews withContinued...
More on Ride Inside Hogwarts Castle at Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park
The Orlando Sentinel has an article online today, with more details on the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction currently being built in Orlando, Florida. Readers will recall we've posted before regarding rumors and reports of a possible ride inside the giant castle of Hogwarts which will serve as the center of the new park at Universal Orlando. Today the papeContinued...
Live PotterCast in Chicago TOMORROW
So many of you have been asking for the details, so here they are:
834 Lake Street
Oak Park, IL 60301
Go there for a live PotterCast and show by the Remus Lupins and the Whomping Willows.
Disclaimer: The Leaky Cauldron cannot be held responsible for minds blown by awesome dance p
National Geographic Kids Feature on Half-Blood Prince
The new issue of National Geographic Kids magazine contains a behind the scenes feature on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, with scans now available here in our galleries. While none of the photos are new, there are fun facts for kids contained in the magazine. Some of these facts include tidbits that due to all amount of fake blood used in the Sectumsempra fight which one day Continued...
Reminder: Radcliffe and Grint Rove Live Appearance This Weekend
As readers will recall, actors from the Harry Potter series were slated to appear on the Rove program on Australian television network Ten this weekend. As the official Rove website now indicates, actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) are scheduled to appear on the Sunday, July 5th broadcast at 8:30pm local time.
In addition to this, Australian television nContinued...
Confirmed: Rupert Grint Recovering Just Fine from Mild Bout of Swine Flu
The BBC is reporting that actor Rupert Grint is on the road to recovery after suffering a "mild bout" of Swine Flu. His publicist told BBC that Rupert took a few days off from filming on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, but is back to work and will join the cast for the UK premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on Tuesday in London, England. "He has now recovered and iContinued...
Scholastic Store in NYC to Host Deathly Hallows Paperback Release Party
As readers will recall on Tuesday, July 7th, Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter series, will at long last release a paperback edition of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. As part of the event, the main Scholastic Store in Soho, New York City will be the site of a release party. Starting at 10:00 am there will be Harry Potter trivia, potions and wand making events, plContinued...
More Half-Blood Prince Reviews: Guardian Three Stars out of Five, More
Over the past few weeks, screenings for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Place for the press have taken place world wide. A few more early reviews are beginning to trickle online, with articles from the Guardian and UK tabloid the Sun now online.
The Sun gives glowing, while sometimes vague remarks in their article, praising the use of comedy and romance (Hogwarts is Snogwarts!) and givContinued...