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'Prisoner of Azkaban' on ABC Tonight 2006-10-28 21:35:00 If you're interested in watching Professor Lupin transform into a werewolf (how appropriate for Halloween, huh?) or Neville face his boggart, make sure to tune in to ABC tonight at 8 p.m. (ET) for the network premiere of Harry Potter and the Prisoner
of Azkaban
. I'm sure most of you have already watched it 100 times or more, but you should watch it again tonight...just because. :) Read more:Tonight
Graphics of the Week 2006-10-28 16:04:00 As usual, Eddie and I have made some graphics for everyone! I wish I could post more from you all, but unfortunately, no one has sent any in this week! C'mon guys...you can do better. ;) If you decide to use any of these (they're really fun to decorate your Myspace with), please give us credit. Thanks!Icons by Eddie Graphics
by Erin Remember, you can send in any graphics/art such as wallpapers, icons, blinkies, siggies, fanart, etc to be featured next week! Email us at TheChocolateFrog126@yahoo.com or send us a message on our Myspace.
Happy Birthday Jamie Yeats and John Cleese! 2006-10-27 16:45:00 The Chocolate Frog wants to give a birthday shoutout to both Jamie
Yeats (Marcus Flint) and John Cleese (Nearly Headless Nick). You know Jamie Yeats as the Quidditch captain for Slytherin, Marcus Flint, in the first two Harry Potter movies. Jamie was born on October 27, 1983, making him 23 years old.The very talented John Cleese, who portrays our favorite Gryffindor ghost, Nearly Headless Nick, was born on October 27, 1939 and turns 67 today. We wish both of them a very, very happy birthday! Read more:Happy
, Birthday
, Happy Birthday
New Interview with Rupert! 2006-10-27 07:53:00 Rupert is STILL on his Driving Lessons media blitz, and doing interviews left and right. There's no new news in this interview, just thought some of you might like to watch it. I know there are some Rupert fangirls out there! He talks about his love of bowling (who knew?), and makes sure to let us know he will be back for Half-Blood Prince!Watch the video here by clicking on the word Video underneath Rupert's picture! You'll need Flashplayer to watch it. I would not want to go up against him in bowling....he's really good!Thanks to Leaky for the tip! Read more:Rupert
Video of the Day 10/27/2006 2006-10-27 07:29:00 I found a truly wonderful video, set to "Hero" by Chad Kroeger! The song is so perfect, cause Harry is so our Hero! I love the ending, too......Lucius Malfoy's line about Harry always being there to save the day, and Harry's stoic, very hero-ey response, "Don't worry, I will be..."Link to the video.Video by NepEnut.
Wizard Rock Song of the Week 2006-10-27 07:09:00 This week's Wizard
Rock Song of the Week is by a group called Roonil Wazlib (I know, don't you just love the name?)! This rockin' group is comprised of Molly, a 17-year-old musician from California. She has a really great voice, and very lovely lyrics!So far we've only had songs about Hogwarts students, but this week we're going to branch out into the adults....namely the matriarch and patriarch of the Weasley clan, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley! These two are most definitely two of my favorite characters in the Potterverse. It is obvious the love they share for one another is the glue that keeps their family together. The song "Mollywobbles" is a Weasley love song told from Molly Weasley's point of view.My favorite parts:You may not be the Minister of MagicBut you're quite happy with the simple muggle gadgetsFell in love with you way back in schoolSneaking around, thought we broke every ruleIt all comes down to loveAnd that's what keeps me here with youWith you by my sideI'm ready to Read more:Wizard Rock
Teacher of the year and our Favorite Hogwarts Student 2006-10-26 19:45:00 Professor Sharon Gerald of Jones County Junior College is scheduled to conduct a presentation called Harry Potter and the Monsters and Magic of Literature next Tuesday October 31. The presentation will take place during the ceremony in her honor, as she was named the Mississippi Humanities Council's Humanities Teacher
of the year. I'm sure that her presentation will be a hit.Thanks to http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/ Read more:Favorite
, Hogwarts
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Video of the Day 10/26/2006 2006-10-26 06:47:00 This video is so much fun! It's a really quick recap of Harry's first four years set to Ok Go's "Here it Goes Again"! It's a great song that makes you want to dance, and some really awesome editing with Harry Potter scenes! The ending is just perfect, too....I hope you all enjoy it!Link to the video.Video by Rookie 15.
Video of the Day 10/25/2006 2006-10-25 19:17:00 I love the Weasley Twins! They add so much humor to the books. I couldn't imagine the Harry Potter world without "Gred and Forge". They're always up to something. Today I found the perfect video tribute to them featuring the song "Revolution" by The Beatles. Enjoy!Link to watch.Video by Sound
The Queen and Family 2006-10-30 19:13:00 Our favorite English author is scheduled to guest star on a special program about the royal family. The program, We Love the Royal Family
Sun, is featuring many celebrities who will all reminisce on their favorite moments from the series.Thanks to www.muglenet.com Read more:Queen
Video of the Day 10/30/2006 2006-10-30 23:20:00 Has anyone heard the touching song, "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts? I'm sure you have..it's quite popular. Anyway, it's a favorite of mine because of the meaningful lyrics:My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, your dreams stay big, your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can holdToday, in my search for a video, I found one that features this song. It is from the point of view of Harry's parents, Sirius, Lupin, The Weasleys, Dumbledore, and all of those who care for him and wish the best for him. It's truly wonderful. You might want to have some tissues handy. It's a tearjerker..Video by hotpinkscrubs.
Happy Birthday Mollywobbles! 2006-10-30 22:58:00 The wonderful character Mrs. Weasley, who treats Harry as one of her own, celebrates her birthday today, according to the calendar on JK Rowling's official site. Hope it's a lovely one, Molly, and may your dearest Arthur call you his special, secret nickname. ;) Well, not secret now! Read more:Happy
, Birthday
, Happy Birthday
JKRowling.com Updated! 2006-10-31 23:48:00 In this slow news week, we've finally caught a break: JK Rowling has updated her website! We must consider this our treat for Halloween, one of the most important days in the Harry Potter series. While any update Jo makes generally causes a flurry of action in the Potter fandom, these several were particularly interesting to me.Remember when we reported that Jo was trying to decide between two different titles for book seven? Well, it seems a third title has now made it into the mix. "Title three currently ahead by a short nose, or perhaps that should be a vowel and two consonants," was Jo's cryptic message.The website's "Extras" section has a new entry clarifying the difference between spells, charms, hexes, and curses, which is an interesting read.Those who took the recent W.O.M.B.A.T test will be happy to see that Jo sends her congratulations out to you! She says you're getting "pretty good"! And last, but certainly not least, Jo writes to tell us about her "great writing week"
Video of the Day 10/31/2006 2006-10-31 23:13:00 The Chocolate Frog wishes all of our readers a very happy Halloween! (Don't fill up on too much candy.) In honor of the holiday and because Halloween is a very special time at Hogwarts, our Video of the Day is a Harry Potter tribute to Halloween! Yay!Video by whyttedahl
Video of the Day 11/1/2006 2006-11-01 23:52:00 One of our readers, tiffinityrose, sent in to us a Ron/Hermione video she made herself set to Westlife's "Obvious". I thought it was wonderful! So make sure to watch and leave her a comment on Youtube telling her your thoughts! Video by tiffinityrose
Where's YOUR Entry? 2006-11-01 23:06:00 The First-Ever Chocolate Frog "Pimp My Myspace" competition comes to an end this Friday! We've had some really great entries, but we want more!There will be a first, second, and third place, and the prizes are as follows:First place: Choice of $15 iTunes credit OR $15 Borders.com credit OR 2007 Harry Potter Wall CalendarSecond Place: Choise of $10 iTunes credit OR $10 Borders.com creditThird Place: Choice of $5 iTunes credit OR $5 Borders.com creditAll three winners will also get a banner for their Myspace proclaiming them the winner of the contest!So, here's the question: Where's YOUR entry? Click here to read the rules. You have three days left...plenty of time to "pimp it out"! Read more:Entry
Harry potter and the Mystery of the Title 2006-11-02 05:26:00 Jo Rowling recently let out a bit more information about the upcoming book. We are all dyeing to know what it will be called, and I know that my taste buds are most defiantly jonesing to know after the hits dropped in the interview. Jo said that she is considering three different titles. The third is winning beating the other two by a nose according to Rowling. The book is scheduled to be released next year. Read more:Harry
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, Harry potter
Harry potter and the Mystery of the Title 2006-11-02 05:26:00 Jo Rowling recently let out a bit more information about the upcoming book. We are all dyeing to know what it will be called, and I know that my taste buds are most defiantly jonesing to know after the hits dropped in the interview. Jo said that she is considering three different titles. The third is winning beating the other two by a nose according to Rowling. The book is scheduled to be released next year.Thanks to http://www.theherald.co.uk/ Read more:Harry
, Mystery
, Title
, Harry potter
Video of the Day 11/2/2006 2006-11-02 08:27:00 Here's a little tribute to the Yule Ball......poor Ickle Won-Won and Harrykins have trouble finding a date, and then just general Yule Ball goodness. Song is "Daydream Believer", but not sure of the artist. Hope you enjoy!Video by marilynmalfoy.Don't forget to send us your favorite videos, or even videos that you've made! We would love to feature them!
New Wizard of The Month at JKR.com 2006-11-02 08:10:00 JKRowling.com has posted the new Wizard
of the Month
:Lorcan d'Eath1964 - presentHeartthrob singer, part vampire, nineteen weeks at number 1 with hit song 'Necks to You.'
Bonnie Wright and the Christmas Lights 2006-11-02 23:19:00 The lovely actress BonnieWright
, who portrays Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has the honor this year of turning on the Marylebone High Street ChristmasLights
on November 16 at 5:30 p.m. Festivities include a fireworks display, live music, food, jugglers, and an appearance of Father Christmas.I know I'd love to be there! I'm happy that Bonnie is getting this extra publicity, especially since she plays a bigger part in the next few movies. Hopefully we'll have pictures to post of the event afterwards! Read more:Christmas Lights
Possible 'Half-Blood Prince' Director? 2006-11-02 23:05:00 Over the past few months there have been quite a number or rumors as to who will direct the highly anticipated Harry Potter and the Half-BloodPrince
, and the newest rumor to add to the mix is that the American director, Michael Hoffman, is the one. He's well known for directing "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "Soapdish", and "One Fine Day". According to the article from Dark Horizons:"An official announcement is expected on the helmer sometime before Christmas."This is a rumor, so please don't get all worked up! It seems like this is probably false, at least in my opinion, but what do I know. We'll keep you posted, as always.Thanks for the tip, Leaky! Read more:Possible
, Director
The Scribbulus 2006-11-03 22:43:00 The tenth issue of The Leaky Cauldron's Scribbulus is now available online. The Scribblulus is a collection of twelve essays written by Leaky readers. These essays focus on the scientific realm of the HP Universe. Check out these great essays at http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/
Scotland's Favorite Book 2006-11-03 22:34:00 The sixth installment of the story about our favorite boy wizard was nominated at the Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books. The book is being recognized as a great book for young readers between the ages eight and twelve. Five thousand young people take part in the judging for Scotland
's schools and libraries. The awards will be presented in Edinburgh, Scotland on Monday, November 27.Thanks to www.the-leaky-cauldron.org Read more:Favorite
Video of the Day 11/03/2006 2006-11-03 23:23:00 Here's a very dark and sinister video tribute to Severus Snape set to the very appropriate song, "Dangerous Mind" by Within Temptation. It's very well made and all in black and white, which is fitting for the ex-Potions Master, I thought. Very dramatic!Link to watch.Video by angelguardian777
Fanfic of the Week 2006-11-04 09:33:00 Sorry for not having a fanfic of the week last week, guys........it was hectic around here! This week, the fanfic recommendation is for a Ron/Hermione story by the very talented Arabella from The Sugar Quill.Hermione, Queen of Witches is sort of a Bridget Jones' Diary-type fanfic that spans years one through five so far. The author has used all the events that take place in the books and written out Hermione's diary as an accompaniment. Arabella was also one of the authors of After the End (my personal favorite HP fanfic of all time), so I can safely recommend this story.Check it out, and let us know if you like it!As always, if you have any favorite stories, we'd be happy to share them with everyone. You know the drill.....message our myspace or email us! Read more:Fanfic
Helena Bonham Carter on BBC Morning Show 2006-11-04 09:24:00 Helena Bonham Carter
, the new Bellatrix Lestrange, made an appearance on BBC Breakfast where she talked about her new job. She stated that she was still filming scenes for the new movie, and that, in fact, she would be filming scenes at Azkaban later today! She showed her arm to the camera, letting everyone see the Dark Mark. There was also a tattoo of "93" on her neck that she said was for the movie. (Not sure what that's about? Maybe a prisoner number?)Thanks for the tip, Leaky! Read more:Helena
, Morning
David Thewlis Interview 2006-11-04 09:17:00 David Thewlis, who plays Remus Lupin in the movie versions of Harry Potter, recently gave an interview for "60 Minutes". When asked about Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, he said that he was nearly done shooting for the movie. He also had this to say about his role as everyone's favorite werewolf:Is it fun to be part of something that has such a massive international following?I love doing the Harry Potter films. It's such a big family, everyone knows each other very well and have worked together for so long on these films. The other good thing is you know it's going to get seen, that it will be in the cinemas. This isn't always the case with films you make. You know millions of people are going to see it.Do you think Harry will be killed off in the last book and film?I think Dan Radcliffe thinks that but I'm not sure. I can't imagine JK Rowling killing off Harry.Oh please Jo! Don't kill off Harry!!! Read more:David
Video of the Day 11/4/2006 2006-11-04 09:05:00 We've got another great video sent in by our lovely reader Deanna! It's a really fun video about Emma/Hermione.....did you know she was a "Maneater"?Check it out!Link to the video.Video by theworldendsnow.
Wizard Rock Song of the Week 2006-11-04 21:04:00 I thought I had heard about all of the Wizard
ing Rock groups out there, but I was wrong. This week I found out I had missed one of the best, Oliver Boyd and the Rememberalls. Consisting of one man, Christian Caldeira, his sound is truly unique, and his voice reminds me a little of Gavin DeGraw's. Very professional. You've gotta listen if you haven't already. It was difficult choosing a song of his to feature, but I finally decided on my favorite, "Dumbledore's Song".I know that I will have to pull through. But your lessons can't be learnt without you. Why do I lose the ones that I love? I hope I can stay strong. Dumbledore, why have you abandoned me?With so many horcruxes left, I feel lost at sea.Make sure to stop by our Myspace to listen, and check out Oliver Boyd and the Rememberalls' Myspace to check out some of the other fantastic songs such as "Oh Ginny" and "The Boy Who Lived". If you like what you hear, he has an album on the way that you can pre-order! Read more:Wizard Rock
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