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Fan Art of the Week: ‘Remus Lupin’

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Fan Art of the Week: ‘Remus Lupin’

This week’s submission comes from Charlie, whose portrait of Remus Lupin was done in pencil, then coated in layers of Prismacolor Colored Pencils, and finished with touch-ups in Adobe Photoshop. A photo from Harry Potter: Film Wizardry, a Warner Brothers book with a special compilation of tidbits from the movies, was used to inspire the artist.

Original Train Carriages Exclusive for HP Fan Trips

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Original Train Carriages Exclusive for HP Fan Trips

Don’t just imagine – experience! HP Fan Trips is pleased to announce today that we’ve once again secured the original carriages used in the movie for all our fans to enjoy on their HP Fan Trip Adventures this summer.

Riding on the original train used as the Hogwarts Express is a highlight of our trips for so many fans. Sit in the very seats that Harry, Ron and Hermione sat in during their Hogwarts journey while you soak in the beautiful scenery of Scotland- it’s a once in a lifetime experience!

Threadless House Brawl t-shirt now nominated for Design of the Year

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Threadless House Brawl t-shirt now nominated for Design of the Year

For the past few months we’ve been throwing our support behind this sweet Potter-inspired t-shirt on Threadless designed by one of visitors.  It was thanks in part to YOUR votes that the shirt went to print!  It also became Threadless’ most-voted-for shirt ever.

Now House Brawl has been nominated at Threadless for Design of the Year, and the designer needs your help to win. Click here to head over to Threadless and place your vote – show them the power of Potter fans!  Please note you must login to their site first before voting.

“Deathly Hallows – Part 1” ‘Behind the Magic’ special to hit DVD soon?

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“Deathly Hallows – Part 1” ‘Behind the Magic’ special to hit DVD soon?

Around the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, the United Kingdom’s ITV premiered a special called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1: Behind the Magic.

According to the press release, it featured “an exclusive look behind the scenes on the set of the film to reveal secrets and insider gossip from the set.”

Now it looks like it may be making its way onto DVD.  A new filing on the British Board of Film Classification’s website reveals this special has been given a rating and will be distributed by Warner Home Video.

MuggleCast #221: Podcasting Hard – now available!

MuggleCast

MuggleCast #221: Podcasting Hard – now available!

The latest episode of our Harry Potter podcast is now available, and it includes a discussion of the most recent news stories as well as our continuing Chapter-by-Chapter series!

– News: Strange Magic, BAFTAs, Rowling’s projects and more.
– What could Rowling’s “several” projects be?
– Chapter-by-Chapter: Goblet of Fire 27-29.
– Should readers have taken issue with Rita Skeeter’s article on Hermione?
– We analyze Hermione vs. Hagrid’s response to Skeeter’s article.
– Percy’s ignorance and obsession with the Ministry surfaces.
– How did Fleur have such a good guess at what the Third Task would entail?
– Our first look at how the Order of the Phoenix communicate after Krum is attacked – did you catch it?
– Why didn’t Dumbledore take precautions and check the maze himself if he was so worried?
– Your tweets on the Rowling TV movie and future projects.
– Could Jo write under a pseudonym in the future?
– MuggleMail: Hagrid’s story, Ghosts and Merfolk, Harry’s naivety and more.

All that and a LOT more can be heard by downloading!