Tonner Announces Plans to Make Narnia Character Figures Feb 18, 2008
About Tonner: Headquartered in Hurley, New York, the Tonner Doll Company, Inc. develops and markets high quality collectible dolls like Betsy McCall, Effanbee Dolls, and the popular Tyler Wentworth line of dolls and fashions, as well as other licensed characters, including THE WIZARD OF OZ dolls and HARRY POTTER TCFs. For more information, product samples, or interviews, please contact: Shauna Perry, Publicity Coordinator 845-339-9537 (ph) E-mail: sperry@tonnerdoll. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The past is omnipresent Jan 21, 2008
Refugees from Harry Potter walk oak-panelled corridors. Colin Firth comes forth again. (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
Walters' role as national treasure Dec 29, 2007
Her career spans theatre, film and TV, with highlights including Educating Rita, Billy Elliot and Harry Potter, where she plays Mrs Weasley ... " I have always liked variety and that's what I have got Julie Walters in 2006 In 1980, Walters created the role of Susan White - a Liverpudlian hairdresser determined to better herself - in Willy Russell's stage play Educating Rita. She won the Variety Club's best newcomer award for her efforts, and three years later took the chance to repeat her... (BBC News)
Hottest DVDs To Give As Gifts Dec 19, 2007
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". "Harry Potter" limited edition gift set -- available in SD, HD DVD and Blu-Ray. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Rowling Book Fetches Nearly $4 Million Dec 14, 2007
The book (which previously featured as a fictional plot device in the last of Ms. Rowling's Harry Potter novels) had originally been expected to sell for about 50,000 ... More Harry Potter-related items are on offer in pre-Christmas auctions of children's books and toys in the U.K. next week. (Wall Street Journal)
Eisner has his new Mickey: It's Bazooka Joe Nov 5, 2007
Still, aside from Harry Potter, "Most of the characters of the big-event movies made in the last couple of years (including Spider-Man, X-Men, and Superman) were created in comic books 30, 40, or 50 years ago," Eisner notes. "I'm hoping that Bazooka Joe has that same little piece of your brain, or somebody's brain. And if it doesn't, it'll just be a good movie and we'll create a new emotion around it.". (USA Today -- Money)
KDC recognizes Main Street Program Oct 23, 2007
Stoner said that when a Book Barn employee told her that they were organizing an event for the release of the final Harry Potter book, she became immediately interested in helping make it a reality. I m a huge Harry Potter fan, she said ... Scheidt said it will be difficult to do another Harry Potter event because the series is now at an end, but she said Main Street is always eager to hear new ideas about how to get people downtown. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Hide from 'The Seeker' Oct 5, 2007
Written by Susan Cooper from 1965 through 1977, the five books don't have the cultural cachet or the readership of, say, "The Lord of the Rings," "The Chronicles of Narnia," "A Wrinkle in Time," or "Harry Potter." That just makes Cooper's fans more impassioned, though; one of my co-workers calls the books "only the most formative series of my childhood years.". With this in mind, I suggest the makers of "The Seeker" enter a witness-protection program posthaste. (Boston Globe)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Oct 5, 2007
BANNED-BOOKS (Dancis, Sacramento Bee) -- Children's books were among the most "challenged" in the past year, with a couple of penguins chasing Harry Potter for the lead. 800. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Say goodbye to summer with drives to small-town wonders Sep 25, 2007
If none of that appeals to you, Clifton may be one of the only places in Texas where you can watch a current movie for $2, and the lines probably aren't very long. When I visited last month, the latest Harry Potter flick was showing at the ClifTex theater on Farm Road 219. You can grab a bite to eat at Timeless Treasures and Tea Room at 102 N. Avenue D and get a major antique fix at Bosque County Emporium across the street from the galleries and filled with exquisite, pricey goods. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Flying onto DVD for the Holidays: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Available December 11 from Warner Home Video Sep 18, 2007
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The rebellion begins in Harry Potter's fifth year at Hogwarts and no Muggle will want to miss the excitement when Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix arrives on DVD this December 11th from Warner Home Video. In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Lord Voldemort has returned but the Ministry of Magic is doing everything it can to keep the wizarding world from knowing the truth - including appointing Ministry official Dolores Umbridge as the new Defense Against the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Review: Insider Secrets to Selling on eBay Sep 5, 2007
An expression in bookselling is that there is "new gold and old junk," meaning a 200-year-old book is not valuable if no one is interested in it, whereas the latest Harry Potter book is white-hot. Successful items on eBay are usually desired by many people, which tends to make them hard to find, adding to their allure. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Motley crew of dogs finds calling Aug 31, 2007
The convict sat on the cell floor and rubbed Mary Jane's belly, reading "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" out loud to her. How Ricky Bobby Baby Jesus and Mary Jane went from being underachieving curs to canines sniffing out terrorists in Rabat, Morocco, is the story of how some Americans - or at least their dogs - are finding second chances through the war on al-Qaida. (AZCentral -- News)
Film loses its feminine touch Aug 28, 2007
Never mind that plenty of people are going to the movies, just ask Spider-Man or Harry Potter, who pulled together, alongside friends Shrek and Jason Bourne, to create this year's $4-billion summer ... There are only two more books in the "Harry Potter" series after all. (Los Angeles Times)
Peel police smash illegal DVD ring, net 75000 pirated films Aug 22, 2007
Bestselling Scottish crime novelist Ian Rankin has quashed a report that speculated about Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's next foray into fiction. Celebrated stage actor Christopher Plummer will once again tread the boards at the Stratford festival next year, starring with stage and film star Anika Noni Rose in Caesar and Cleopatra, the festival announced Tuesday. (CBC.ca)
ABC seeks that magic touch with 'Pushing Daisies' Aug 20, 2007
In plotting a visual style, "I thought it should all be like turning the pages of a storybook," says Sonnenfeld, from the narration by British actor Jim Dale (best known for his Harry Potter audiobooks) to the use of bright candy colors. "If you've got an HD television, you're going to feel like you want to go up and lick the screen," says McBride. (USA Today)
Superhero party Jul 30, 2007
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Comic-Con: Comics fans, film geeks unite Jul 28, 2007
Get lost in the virtual world of Harry Potter. USATODAY Blog. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Annual club tour opens gardeners' sanctuaries Jul 27, 2007
How do you think "Harry Potter" will end. Share your thoughts. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bibbity, bobbity Potter Jul 26, 2007
Dressed as a muggle, I snuck into the release party for J.K. Rowlings seventh and last installment of the Harry Potter series Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (HPDH) ... I yelled as ducking for cover under a Harry Potter bookends collectibles table. (Kamloops This Week)
Inland Community News briefs: 'King and I' to open at Kit Carson Jul 24, 2007
Harry Potter Birthday Blowout on tap. POWAY -- The Friends of the Poway Library will host its eighth annual Harry Potter Birthday Blowout from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 28 in the library courtyard, 13137 Poway Road ... The coins can be used to purchase toys, candy, books, Harry Potter collectibles and other prizes at Honeydukes West prize store. (North County Times)
Fans Rush to Get Last 'Potter' Book Jul 22, 2007
The new Harry Potter book is flying off shelves ... J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is set to become the fastest selling book on record based on early estimates ... "I hope he doesnt die. That would be mean of J.K. Rowling. Early reviews, some of them appearing before the official publication date, were overwhelmingly positive. Just 13 years ago, Rowling was an unemployed single mother. She is now the world's first billionaire writer, having sold more than 325... (R News)
Search Expands for Missing Teen Jul 22, 2007
I feel very, very sorry for these parents," Beth Sulli said. Sullivan was last seen wearing blue jean shorts, a blue pinstriped button down shirt and a green baseball cap. Anyone with information is asked to call 911. Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Almost 40 years ago, a local marine was killed when the helicopter he was flying in was shot down over South Vietnam. In November, Private First Class James Widener was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Since then, the... (R News)
Road Work Rage Closes Calif. Highway Jul 21, 2007
The book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". The movie, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Solomon doesn't fit Potter fan mold Jul 21, 2007
Ask anyone around Troy University who is the most avid Harry Potter fan and heads will gesture and fingers will point to Sara Solomon ... If there is a ypical' Harry Potter fan, and most agree there is not, Sara Solomon certainly does not fit the mold ... But Sara Solomon is one of the multi-million typical and non-typical Harry Potter fans who is anxiously counting down the hours and minutes until the clock strikes midnight tonight. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Potter Mania Keeps Them In Line Jul 21, 2007
The longest lines in town Friday were those wrapping around bookstores for the latest on what happens to J.K. Rowlings' Harry Potter in book seven. At the Barnes and Noble in Pittsford, many waited in line for hours waiting to get their hands on a copy of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" ... The last time Barnes and Nobles had a midnight release for Harry Potter 2,000 people showed up. (R News)
Potter fever expected to grip area Jul 19, 2007
Mischief managed Tony Nelson of Think Play Learn organizes Harry Potter bookmarks, pins and stickers as the seventh and final installment of the series is set for release at midnight Saturday ... City of Oconomowoc - You don't need to be a wizard to predict the frenzy that is expected with the July 21 release date of the final Harry Potter novel ... According to published reports, retailers are claiming more orders have been placed for the seventh book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"... (Oconomowoc Focus, WI)
E3 2007: Bee Movie Eyes-on Jul 18, 2007
Possible Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows endings. Handle with care. (IGN PS2)
For The Inquirer Jul 15, 2007
Harry Potter mania manifests itself musically: Hundreds of bands are playing Wizard Rock ... That's Voldemort, as in the bad guy in the Harry Potter series, the villain so terrible he's often referred to as "He Who Must Not Be Named." ... Theirs is music based on J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books, literature theoretically aimed at children but with an appeal that has hooked readers of all ages. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
The artful dodger's trail of misery Jul 14, 2007
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Maurice Paul Laird Jul 11, 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Hairspray. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
HAYWIRE Hogwarts Jul 11, 2007
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX ... This will no doubt please parents who have been doggedly tagging along to each new big-screen instalment of Harry Potter's story. (National Post)
Amazon.ca's "Harry-est Towns" in Canada Race to the Finish Jul 10, 2007
SEATTLE, WA, July 10 /CNW/ - With just twelve days remaining until the highly anticipated release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," towns across Canada are jockeying for position to become the "Harry-est Town" in Canada ... ca in April of this year, the honour will be given to the town that pre-orders the most copies of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" from Amazon ... ca today also announced the deadline for Release-Date Delivery of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" in... (Canada Newswire)
Book Reviews Jul 8, 2007
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss I am very excited that the new Harry Potter book is coming out soon. I cant wait to find out who dies in the book. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Family calendar Jul 8, 2007
Harry Potter Party, 6 to 9 p.m., Childrens Museum, 207 S. Fifth Ave., 7 for members, 8 for non-members, registration required, (608) 784-2652 ... Harry Potter, program for kids, 2 p.m., South Community LIbrary, 1307 S. 16th St.. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Entertainment guide Jul 2, 2007
July 27, 2:30 p.m., ages 2 to 6; Harry Potter s Birthday Bash, July 29, 2 to 4 p.m., all ages, held at Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple. Library located at 520 Vine St.. (Scranton Times, PA)
Exclusive Harry Potter Games and Collectibles Available at Borders and Waldenbooks Stores Nationwide Jun 22, 2007
June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today Borders announced it is offering a limited edition wall-hanging scroll, journal, lunch box and action figures from the Harry Potter movies ... 99 making it a great gift for kids on summer vacation writing their own ending to the Harry Potter series ... For the collector, Borders is offering a wizard's chess set with replicas of the pieces from the "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" movie. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
In a university not far away, sci-fi heaven Jun 21, 2007
But for research on Capt. Kirk, Frankenstein or Harry Potter, nothing tops the 110,000-volume Eaton collection at UC Riverside, the world's largest library of science fiction, fantasy and horror books. "It's like going to Graceland if you're an Elvis fan," said Drew Morse, a creative writing professor who made the pilgrimage to Riverside from Ohio last summer to study rare poetry by "Fahrenheit 451" author Ray Bradbury. (Los Angeles Times)
Corgi International Limited Announces a New Chief Financial Officer and Four New Licensing Agreements Jun 20, 2007
The company holds licenses for pop culture collectibles, gifts and toys for many of the highest grossing film franchises of all time including Batman, Disney Classics, Harry Potter, James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek, and Spiderman 3. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices in Walnut Creek, CA, Chicago, IL, and the United Kingdom. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Businesses to participate in ‘Downtown Diagon Alley’ Jun 12, 2007
Merchants in the 400 block of Delaware Street are putting on their wizard robes and grabbing their magic wands for Downtown Diagon Alley, an event designed to coincide with the release of the seventh book in the popular Harry Potter book series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The event, scheduled from 10 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 20, will include games, a scavenger hunt for Harry s School Supplies, a Harry Potter costume contest, bake sale and late-night shopping at downtown... (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale May 31, 2007
Harry Potter theme park planned ... Harry Potter theme park planned. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Amazon.ca Offers Canadian Customers Guaranteed Release-Date Delivery of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" May 30, 2007
ca Offers Canadian Customers Guaranteed Release-Date Delivery of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" ... ca Teams with Canada Post to Deliver the Final Harry Potter Book to Customers' Doorsteps on July 21 for the Same Price as Express Shipping SEATTLE, May 30 /CNW/ - Just as it has done for previous Harry Potter books, Amazon ... ca today confirmed that it has teamed with Canada Post to deliver "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" to the doorsteps of excited fans across Canada on Saturday,... (Canada Newswire)
Breakaway auction house packs 'em in May 19, 2007
The next Harry Potter book might not be the last after all. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Corgi International Limited Announces That Denis Horton Will Lead the Company's EU Operations May 18, 2007
Comments Horton: "Corgi holds licenses for many of the highest grossing film franchises of all time, along with licenses for Harry Potter and the up-coming Golden Compass. These assets, combined with broad distribution into collector, gift, and toy channels, make a powerful platform for growth. I am excited to lead this business as it expands in Europe." ... The company holds licenses for pop culture collectibles, gifts and toys for many of the highest grossing film franchises of all time... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Theme Ideas For Kids' Rooms May 16, 2007
Don't give in to your child's latest "obsession." Sure Bob the Builder or Thomas the Train or Harry Potter are fun now, but all such themes will end up being dated when your child outgrows them quickly. Choose timeless themes - western, dance, undersea, space, etc. (KCRA 3, CA)
It's a merchandising bonanza May 4, 2007
A fifth "Harry Potter" is due, along with the big-screen debut of "The Simpsons.". "You go back a decade or so and there were one, maybe two, 'tentpole' movies per summer. Now, you have three in May," Brochstein says of the releases the studios hope will be blockbusters propping up the box office. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hollywood banks on toy sales Apr 27, 2007
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" action figures ... This 943-piece set is a build-your-own version of the castle as seen in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." Build it and reenact scenes from the film using nine tiny, chunky Lego replicas of characters like Harry and Dolores Umbridge. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Amazon.ca Seeks "Harry-est Town in Canada" Apr 4, 2007
ca today announced it is looking for the "Harry-est Town" in Canada, the honour given to the town which has pre-ordered the most copies of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" from Amazon ... The list of the top 10 "Harry-est Towns" in Canada will be updated on a weekly basis allowing fans to track demand for the latest Harry Potter installment on Amazon ... "Harry Potter mania continues to grow across Canada as we draw nearer to the release of the seventh and final book in this epic series,"... (Canada Newswire)
Corgi toys with 'Compass' Mar 4, 2007
Between them, they have decades of experience creating tie-in toys for the likes of "Star Wars," "Star Trek," "The Lord of the Rings," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Harry Potter" and the James Bond movies ... Although the first "Harry Potter" was a merchandising gold mine, other fantasy properties like the Chronicles of Narnia were not as successful in the toy biz. (Variety)
Disappearing art Feb 13, 2007
" Cruel twist No. 1- magic is widely accessible and advanced and popular, say the magicians. Think Harry Potter. The feature film The Illusionist. The megastars - Copperfield, David Blaine, Chris Angel. And technology has made magic more incredible. Let's just say there are remote controls that don't look like remote controls. There are microchips tiny enough to attach to a playing card. There are monitors small enough to greatly aid the mind reader in figuring out the word you just wrote on... (The Palm Beach Post)
Tinseltown Meets Toytown: Harry Potter, Spider-Man Steal Toy Fair Spotlight Feb 13, 2007
Over at NECA (best known for its Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and "A Christmas Story" leg lamp), the company celebrated the acquisition of the "Harry Potter" toy license with figures related to the franchise's fifth film, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (see ). Four 7-inch figures will be released in the first series, including Harry, Ron, Hermione and Sirius Black, with the next wave adding Dumbledore, the Death Eaters and a new version of Harry. (VHI.com -- Music News)
GWTW actor cashing in on memorabilia Feb 11, 2007
"The newer generations want 'Star Wars' and 'Harry Potter.' ". John Wiley, editor of the Scarlett Letter, a "GWTW" newsletter out of Richmond, Va. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
