UPDATE: As posted on MuggleNet today, the trailer won't be released with Prince Caspian. But keep this in mind for when the teaser IS released!

There hasn't been word yet on when the Half-Blood Prince teaser trailer will be released, but there's a *chance* it's coming with the opening of Prince Caspian tomorrow. If it's not out with Caspian, we hope it'll be released with another movie in the next month or so.

You may remember that with Order of the Phoenix, we asked listeners to yell "MUGGLENET DOT COM!" at the end of the trailer while filming it. Those who participated then uploaded it to YouTube and entered it into my Listener Challenge.

THIS YEAR, WE WANNA DO IT AGAIN! Bring a camera when you go see Prince Caspian and film yourself or your friends yelling "MUGGLENET DOT COM!" at the end of the trailer. Then put it up on YouTube and e-mail the link to andrew at staff dot mugglenet dot com with "Listener Challenge Entry" in the subject line.

Here are some examples from the OOTP challenge: 1, 2, and 3.

Spread the word about this challenge, and good luck!

Posted on 15 May 2008 by Andrew

Here's something we haven't promoted in a while...

Podtrac, the company that helps us secure great advertisers such as Audible, has a survey for MuggleCast listeners to take so Audible and MuggleCast both know the demographic of our listeners.

If you would like to help us get a handle on what type of people listen to the show, please fill out this survey. It will ask you basic information about how you listen to the show as well as some questions about yourself.

CLICK HERE to take it. Thanks so much in advance!

Posted on 12 May 2008 by Andrew

THAAAAT's RIIIIGHT, MuggleCast listeners! "International Wear Your MuggleCast Tee-Shirt Day" is returning, for its third year strong! The date is June 2nd, and during that time we ask that you support the show by showing your MuggleCast pride with the world at large, going out in public and spreading the word, simply by wearing a tee shirt! Not only that, but just like previous years we ask that you photograph yourself and/or your friends and send it in to us!

As you all know, the various MuggleCast co-hosts share between themselves a deep love and affection for the Harry Potter book series, but also a wide array of other artistic and creative interests! That's why we want to see, this year, just how creative and artistic you can get in displaying your MC tee! ADDITIONALLY, we are VERY aware that only a limited amount of people were able to purchase MuggleCast tee shirts at all in the first place. That is why this year we're emphasizing more than ever that if you go to an arts & crafts store or take a blank tee shirt and some acrylic paint, you can make your OWN MuggleCast tee!

SO. International Wear Your MuggleCast Tee-Shirt Day is ONE MONTH AWAY. WHY the early notice? Because we wanted to excite everyone! We wanted to give good notice to spawn some really creative ideas in those brilliant minds of yours! This year, MuggleCast Teeshirts will take over the world!!!!!!

We hope that you're as excited as we are! Remember to not take the pictures until ON the actual day, but you're allowed to take as much time as you need to prepare! OH, and if you're worried about being "creative," don't fret. Any picture of yourself in your shirt will do, because we're looking to make a MONTAGE of sorts when all is said and done. That said, here's a fancy desktop image for you!

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Enjoy!

Posted on 02 May 2008 by Eric

Any Twitter fans out there? Matt and I are... but now we have a Twitter for MuggleCast!

Go here to follow us and get the latest updates on new episodes, live shows, and more! We said on an episode a few weeks ago we needed a way to inform everyone directly of live shows, and this is how we'll do it. Updates can even be sent to your mobile device if you wish so you never miss a beat.

Posted on 29 Apr 2008 by Andrew

I have been getting a lot of e-mails lately asking just where all the transcripts are for about the last 10 or so episodes. Well, it's nobody's fault but my own as I have fallen behind getting them up.

So what we're going to do is release one transcript every night for the next week or so to get things back to where they should be. That starts tomorrow with Episode 130. I appreciate the patience and the hard work that all the transcribers and editors put forth in every episode.

Check back tomorrow for the transcript.

Posted on 28 Apr 2008 by Micah

The Times, a very big newspaper in the United Kingdom, has named MuggleCast its Podcast of the Week! Several of you wrote in to tell us the news. In their report, they call us MuggleNet, but that's okay, cause they still talk about Micah being creepy:

Two reasons [for the award]: first, because this site dedicated to all things Potter is compiled by young people. And secondly, because it’s nice to find that much youthful energy being channelled into something fundamentally harmless, even if one must admit to a certain frisson at hearing one of them wondering whether recent publicity pictures of Emma Watson for her TV film Ballet Shoes would show her wearing naught but the shoes. “You’re being immature,” commented another caster. No he wasn’t, he was being creepy. This is Hermione Granger we’re talking about.

Posted on 20 Apr 2008 by Andrew

As an update to what we reported on Episode 141, the voicemail line is now working again. So feel free to call in with your questions or comments about the trial after listening to Episode 142!

Posted on 19 Apr 2008 by Andrew

As noted in Episode 141, GoDaddy Guy Mason is looking for your help in raising money for the American Cancer Society. To donate, click here. Time is running out, so donate ASAP! We greatly appreciate your support!

Posted on 14 Apr 2008 by Andrew

As discussed on Episode 140, find it right here!

Posted on 06 Apr 2008 by Andrew

Hello Everyone, Here are the details about the contest that was announced on this week's episode:

Basic details
* Create your own MC segment to be ran on our show
* Plan your segment, gather your content, assign hosts, record and edit the show
* Judging will be based on creativity of topic, presentation, and host personalities

Rules:
* Segment must be no longer than 7 minutes in length
* Topic must relate to the Harry Potter books, movies, fan culture, and/or anything else related
* Segment must be turned in no later than April 20th, 11:59 PM EST
* Winner will be announced and their segment will be aired on April 27th
* Must be sent in MP3 format, high quality
* You can either e-mail your file as an attachment or send a link to mcsegment@gmail.com

*Winners
Third Place Winners: a 15 dollar gift certificate courtesy of Alivans
Second Place Winners: a 25 dollar gift certificate courtesy of Alivans
First Place: A 50 dollar gift certificate courtesy of Alivans

Each Gift certificate can be used for anything Alivan's has to offer, including handmade magic wands, robes, house sweaters and ties, etc"

If you have any questions please e-mail them to me at matt@staff.mugglenet.com

GOOD LUCK!

Posted on 05 Apr 2008 by Matt