I’d spoilcut it, but I think the whole world knows about J.K. Rowling’s solstice gift to the world: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The Leaky has some theories…
Fans are excited! No! Really?
The Order is for a Better Trailer
The Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix teaser trailer is now up on Yahoo with plenty of viewing options for those not inclined to watch the teeny-tiny version on the Happy Feet website.
Today’s breaking Harry Potter news
J.K. Rowling was on 60 Minutes?
First I’ve heard of it… Luckily, there’s a video at Yahoo.
Amanda Nelligan goes to 11
I’ve known some crazy fans in my time, but this takes the cake. And of course, it’s Harry Potter fandom.
Oh, and there are filks.
Dobby, forsaken
No Dobby in Order of the Phoenix. At least Kreacher is still on board. I know you’re overjoyed.
From the Blogside
Harry Potter is a fraud! This isn’t a blog, but it’s certainly burning through the fandom in a way I find quite amusing. Please note it was originally published in 2002.
Icarusancalion has excellent advice for fandom security. Hiding your tie-in novels in the underwear drawer is not, surprisingly, one of them.
Oboe-Wan ponders hats and Ewoks. Sadly, not hats of Ewoks. (Yes, it’s old-school CJ reference day!)
On the VIP front, Helen Keier on how she got the gig, Sterling Hershey explains what a freelance game designer does and Abel G. Peña discusses the origins of Darth Millennial. Oh, and Jeremy Bulloch has shown up.
Nutjobs on parade
Harry Potter root cause of school shooting, Atlanta mother says. Because there was no violence in the world before Harry Potter? Methinks someone needs to read their Bible more closely…
Hogwarts in matchsticks
Trouble brewing in HP fandom
Of course, when isn’t there impending wank in the Harry Potter fandom? First, Emma Watson (Hermoine) seems a little reluctant when it comes to signing on for the final two films. Then, the first stills from the Order of the Pheonix film have been released.
At least the stills are pretty neat.