Daniel Radcliffe on the cover of Empire 
Actor Daniel Radcliffe will be featured in one of the ten covers that Empire Magazine will print this December. Next month Empire is hosting "The 'Icons Of The Decade' Covers" which includes the ten most significant actors from the big screen. The issue is said to contain a feature article called "Ten years of Daniel Radcliffe" by Olly Richards which is set to feature Daniel's role as Harry Potter. Nothing is known if his other roles will also be included in the article.
The Ten cover project will also contain actors like Heith Ledger's Joker, Viggo Mortensen as Aragon, Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. You can check out who else made the list by clicking here.
Dan Radcliffe, David Yates to participate in HBP screening
Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates will participate in a live screening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on December 12. Fans who purchase the Blu-ray edition of Half-Blood Prince will be able to participate in the "Live Community Screening" at 12:00 PM PST (3:00 PM EST) on December 12.
Fans will be able to, "watch the movie together with Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates and hear an interactive Q&A where fans can ask questions about the blockbuster film directly to Daniel and David, directly from their home".
David Yates says of the event:
"It’s a tremendous honor to be invited to host the first worldwide Live Community Screening and to have the opportunity to talk directly to fans across the globe. I’m looking forward to engaging with the thoughts and opinions of the fans who have supported us so loyally and passionately over the years – without them the films wouldn’t be the success they are."
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 8.
Tom Felton, Draco Malfoy, is celebrating his 22nd birthday today. Here at Harry Potter Fan Zone, we'd like to wish him a very Happy Birthday!
Brendan Gleeson says goodbye to Mad-Eye
Actor Brendan Gleeson, who portrayed Mad-Eye Moody, said during a press conference that he finally finished his filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. He's quoted saying "I waved goodbye to him a week and a half ago. It was great fun, playing Mad-Eye was a hoot".
This all happened on Sunday night when Mr. Gleeson won an Emmy for his role in Winston Churchill in HBO's miniseries Into the Storm. Congratulations Mr. Gleeson!
Wizarding World of Harry Potter to open in spring 2010, new info
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park will open in spring of 2010. The announcement was made by Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy in the films). We'll have more news soon, but for now, some goss:
- A roller coaster built around the first task of the Triwizard Tournament (thrill ride)
- A "family ride" built around Care of Magical Creatures and Buckbeak's flight
- A revolutionary ride in the Hogwarts castle called "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey"
- Enter the park via Hogsmeade and visit a number of shops
- Butterbeer and pumpkin juice will be sold
- A new line of 'Potter' merchandise will be sold
- An eleven-minute featurette with more information will be available on the 'Half-Blood Prince' DVD
A very happy birthday today to Rupert Grint, who turns 21 today and plays a phenomenal role as Ron Weasley in the 'Harry Potter' films. Best wishes to him!
JKRowling.com undergoes slight changes
As some of the more dedicated Harry Potter fans may know, J. K. Rowling's official site hasn't been updated in over a year. Now, a few minor changes have been spotted, including edited links and the title of her diary on the main page.
Perhaps these now minor changes could be hints of some more major updates to her sites. Stay tuned.
Exclusive report from 'Azkatraz'
Recently, Harry Potter Fan Zone's own Toni and David Gras attended Azkatraz 2009, a Harry Potter symposium. An exclusive report from the event can be found below.
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The 31st of July is every devout Harry Potter fan's favourite day of the year because of two very important celebrity birthdays. A very happy birthday today to Harry Potter, who beat Lord Voldemort at his own game and made the world safe for Muggles everywhere.
Also, many warm and heartfelt wishes to Harry's creator, J. K. Rowling. Through online Harry Potter fandoms such as HPFZ, fans worldwide are connected because of their mutual love of her books. The world feels so much smaller, and it is – thanks to her. Best wishes and thank you Jo! We hope you have an amazing and relaxing day; you definitely deserve it.
Happy birthday, Neville Longbottom!
J.K. Rowling's official website has been updated to wish Neville Longbottom a happy birthday.
Reminder: Join the Harry Potter Fan Zone team!
Have you ever had the desire to write news, content or editorials about the Harry Potter series? Desire no more! HPFZ is currently looking for dedicated folk to join our staff team and help improve the award-winning content on the site.
Working here is a great opportunity for anyone – especially Potter fans – to explore and refine their skills in fields such as journalism, multimedia, web development, and graphic design.
A job at HPFZ will give you the opportunity to work alongside an "impressively young staff", as J.K. Rowling herself once put it, to entertain an incredibly large fan base. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!
Happy Birthday, Daniel Radcliffe!
Today, July 23, is Daniel Radcliffe's twentieth birthday. Best known for playing Harry Potter on the big screen, Radcliffe has starred in several other films (December Boys and My Boy Jack) and also received glowing reviews for his role in Equus. Please join Harry Potter Fan Zone in wishing this extraordinarly talented, down to earth man a very happy birthday!
Entertainment Weekly: Emma 'growing in style'
In a new photo gallery, Entertainment Weekly writer Tim Stack grades the outfits and accessories that Emma Watson wore while making the rounds to promote Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. View the gallery here, with some excerpts below:
LONDON, JULY 7 EVENT: Potter World Premiere DESIGNER: Vintage Ossie Clark Watson summoned pure fashion magic. Her gorgeous, romantic floor-length gown was utterly bewitching. A+
NEW YORK, JULY 9 EVENT: NYC Premiere DESIGNER: Proenza Schouler Watson already shows a keen eye for balancing sexy and classy, as evidenced by this edgy look. A
NEW YORK, JULY 8 EVENT: Late Show With David Letterman DESIGNER: Christopher Kane In this geometric dress, Watson resembled a couture cupcake. A-
HP Exhibition's next stop: Boston, MA
The Boston Globe reports that the next stop for Harry Potter: The Exhibition is the Museum of Science in Boston, Massachusetts. Opening day is set for October 25. Tickets may already be purchased online (note: tickets are selling fast; some dates are already sold out).
The exhibition will remain in Chicago at The Museum of Science and Industry until September 27.
Chair that Rowling wrote PS, CS on up for auction
The chair that J.K. Rowling sat on while writing the first two Harry Potter books in her Scottish flat is now up for auction on eBay. The chair was originally donated by Ms. Rowling to a charity auction in 2002, and is being auctioned off again now through July 26 with 20% of the proceeds going to Book Abroad, a charity that sends free school books to impoverished countries. From Ananova:
Rowling wrote … on the chair in her Scottish council flat when she was a single mother, surviving on benefits and struggling with depression. It has been personalised by the author herself and features several painted slogans including: "I wrote Harry Potter while sitting on this chair."
Proving its authenticity, the chair comes complete with a special Owl Mail signed by Rowling and addressed to the 'new owner of my chair'. The letter explains that she was given four mismatched dining room chairs in 1995 and, because it was the most comfortable, it was this one that ended up at her desk in front of her typewriter.
You can see some stunning photos of the chair at this link, and you can read and see the the authenticity letter at this link. For more information, visit the chair's website.
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