Harry Potter is the name of a popular series of fantasy novels by British writer J. K. Rowling. Six of seven planned books have been published to date. The books depict a world of witches and wizards, the main character being a young wizard named Harry Potter. The first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (retitled Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States), was released in 1997. The first four books have been made into films, and the fifth movie is due to start filming in February 2006, with an expected release in 2007.
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Friday Fun Video: When Harry Potter Meets ‘Lost’ (TV Week) - Kudos to online video creators the Fine Bros. for finding a way to mix Harry Potter with “Lost.” You might recall the Fine Bros. for their previous YouTube hits that are also “Lost” parodies: one mixed “Star Wars” and another “Pirates of the Caribbean” with the TV series.
NAMES AND FACES: Potter professor battles breast cancer (Detroit Free Press) - Actress Dame Maggie Smith, best known these days for her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The Telegraph of London noted she had a tumor removed and has undergone a course of chemotherapy with a prognosis that "looks good."
Bloomsbury’s Potter spell comes to an end with record profits (Sunday Herald) - Market wants to see a new stroke of wizardry after author breaks seven-book magic spell. By John Phelps of JK Rowling, will celebrate one last piece of financial wizardry from Harry Potter when founder and chief executive Nigel Newton rolls out its annual figures on Tuesday.
Resources
HarryPotter.com - Official Harry Potter movie series site from Warner Brothers, featuring details about Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and an interactive world where you
Scholastic Books: Harry Potter - Official Scholastic site for the Harry Potter book series; includes chapter excerpts, discussion guides, and fun and games with Harry.
MuggleNet: Harry Potter Super Site - Harry Potter fan site with games, book mistakes, Quidditch, movie information, book covers, upcoming book coverage, and more.
Harry Potter is the name of a popular series of fantasy novels by British writer J. K. Rowling. Six of seven planned books have been published to date. The books depict a world of witches and wizards, the main character being a young wizard named Harry Potter. The first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (retitled Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States), was released in 1997. The first four books have been made into films, and the fifth movie is due to start filming in February 2006, with an expected release in 2007.