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Would You Read a J.K. Rowling Book Aimed at Adults?

Lizzie Fuhr — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:33:21 PST

Attention all Harry Potter fans! J.K. Rowling is writing a new novel, but this time she's aiming for an older audience. There's no title, publication date, or even an announcement of what the book will be about, but Rowling has promised something "very different" from Potter.

This project will be the first work Rowling has put out since the 2008 release of the Harry Potter spinoff The Tales of Beedle the Bard, and it's been more than five years since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. As Potter fans, I'm curious as to what you think about this new endeavor. Would you want to read a book by Rowling that was completely unrelated to Harry Potter and aimed at adults, or would you rather she stick to extending her wizard legacy?

Get a Sneak Peek Inside Pottermore

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:21:48 PDT

The final Harry Potter film opens this week, and while fans everywhere are getting ready to bid the series farewell in theaters, author J.K. Rowling is hoping Potter supporters will get excited for the next adventure coming their way: Pottermore.

The site, which was announced last month, will be a social hub of all things Potter, where fans can interact with each other, learn more about the world of Harry (thanks to new details to be revealed by the author herself), and a place to purchase ebooks, audiobooks, and more. The Pottermore Twitter account has been releasing sneak peek images of the site over the past few weeks, so take a look at what's in store here!

Emma Watson Steals the Show in a Sexy Mini Dress With Daniel and Rupert at Harry Potter World Premiere!

Molly Goodson — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:30:00 PST

Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint led the way for the rest of the cast at the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I premiere in London this evening. The rainy evening didn't get in the way of the star-studded red carpet, on which adorable Emma looked stunning in her reworked vintage lacy minidress. Despite the cold, she spent hours greeting the multitude of fans who waited hours for a glimpse at the movie's stars. Daniel and Rupert looked dapper in their suits and excitedly signed autographs and waved to the huge crowds. PopSugar UK is twittering live from the event and you can watch a live stream on their site. Emma, Daniel, and Rupert kicked off promotions yesterday with a press event where they also sported the poppy pins in honor of Remembrance Day today. Don't miss all our Harry Potter coverage and stay tuned for more updates from the UK!

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An Author, a Spice Girl, and the Queen Are UK's Most Influential

Annie Scudder — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:30:23 PDT

Michelle Obama might be the most powerful woman in the world according to Forbes, but in the UK she has to compete with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. To celebrate its 100th birthday, the National Magazine company revealed its list of most influential women in the UK. The queen came in at number three, dethroned by Rowling (number one) and former Spice Girl and current style icon Victoria Beckham (number two).

So how does the UK-specific list stack up to Forbes's recent ranking? In the UK, stylish people like Posh, Vivienne Westwood, and Kate Moss fill out the top 10. On the Forbes list, Beyonce Knowles is the only credited "fashion designer" to crack the first 10. On the UK list, first lady Samantha Cameron comes in at ninth place, so apparently having the ear of the country's leader doesn't make you as influential in England as it does in the US. And while author Rowling tops the list in the UK, the most influential female author according to Forbes is Chelsea Handler, who placed number 33 overall.

Which list do you think comes closest to defining influence?

Do You Want More Harry Potter Books?

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:30:32 PDT

As a Harry Potter superfan, I'm both excited for the final films in the anthology to be released (Deathly Hallows Part I is out Nov. 19) but also disappointed that Part II will wrap up the film adaptations. The end of the movies signifies the true end of the Harry Potter series in terms of things to look forward to, and I'm prepping myself for the depression. But maybe I won't have to, if author J.K. Rowling makes good on the hopeful statements she recently made to Oprah Winfrey: "I could definitely write an eighth, ninth, 10th [book]."

I had closed the book (pun intended) on more Potter books, but I would gladly read any extension of the series Rowling were to make. Then again, I felt that Harry's story was wrapped up so neatly and eloquently that I almost wouldn't want to mess with it. What do you think?

Check It: The Latest Harry Potter Trailer!

BuzzSugar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:30:03 PST

Another month, another trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This one is just as mesmerizing as the last and includes some new tidbits (and more Ron Weasley!). Just like the other Potter movies, Half-Blood Prince looks like it will be visually stunning. I'm constantly amazed at the beautiful, fantastical world created for us in these films and this one is no exception.

To enjoy the new trailer, just

YouTube videos don't do this trailer justice, really, so for some other viewing options, click here.

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Awesome Teaser For Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

BuzzSugar — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:00:26 PDT

"You're the chosen one, Harry."

This new international teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince makes it even more of a bummer that the release date got bumped from November to July '09. The trailer makes the movie look exciting and dramatic and funny and darkly beautiful.

It's obviously a must-watch for any Potter fan, so

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Buzz News Roundup, 9/8

BuzzSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:30:07 PDT

J.K. Rowling has won her copyright infringement lawsuit against a fan who wanted to publish a Harry Potter encyclopedia. - AP
Spike Lee is working on a sequel to Inside Man. - Hollywood Reporter
24 is shutting down production for two weeks to rewrite scripts and figure out the end to the next season. - Zap2it
The Stand Up to Cancer telethon and associated fundraising efforts made $100 million for cancer research. - TV Guide
The Darren Aronofsky film The Wrestler sparked an all-night bidding war at the Toronto International Film Festival. - Variety
Musicians including Heart and Jackson Browne don't want Republican candidates using their songs to campaign. - CitizenSugar
NBC is putting together a new Muppets special, Letters to Santa: A Muppet Christmas. - Reuters
Jayma Mays has been cast as the lead in the Fox pilot Glee, which might be an American Idol companion this Spring. - Hollywood Reporter
Jessica Alba has been cast in a "modern-day fable" called An Invisible Sign of My Own, which was initially supposed to star America Ferrera. - Variety

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J.K. Rowling to Publish Tales of Beedle for Charity

BuzzSugar — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:30:07 PDT

More Harry Potter-related news, you say? Yes! It's been an exciting week for the world that J.K. Rowling created, as we got the first substantial taste of the next movie, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (if you haven't watched this trailer, you should do so here!). Now there's news that Rowling's book The Tales of Beedle the Bard will be available to the public as of Dec. 4, 2008.

She's auctioned off one of her handwritten versions of the book, and mass-produced copies will be available come December. Amazon is also producing "up to 100,000 special-edition copies aimed at replicating the look and feel of the seven original jewel-encrusted tomes."

Rowling said in a statement:

The new edition will include the Tales themselves, translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger, and with illustrations by me, but also notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore, which appear by generous permission of the Hogwarts Headmasters' Archive.

All net proceeds will be donated to the Children's High Level Group, Rowling's charity that "aims to improve life for children in institutional homes in Europe."

Ready to pre-order your copy?

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Harry Potter Author's Son Granted Privacy

LilSugar — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:41 PDT

J.K. Rowling won a small victory against a photo agency that published a long lens photo of her son, but it may prove to be a big win for celebrities trying to protect their wee ones from the paparazzi.

According to a Reuters report, the Harry Potter author and her husband, Dr Neil Murray sued Express Newspapers and Big Pictures agency over a photo taken of their son, David in 2004.

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The picture of the young child, not yet two, was shot while he rode in a stroller pushed by his parents and ran in a Sunday Express magazine.

And, after the case being thrown out of court initially, the appeal was victorious.

A judge said:

If a child of parents who are not in the public eye could reasonably expect not to have photographs of him published in the media, so too should the child of a famous parent," he said in the judgment.

The couple who has tried to give their children a normal life despite J.K.'s fame, was thrilled by the verdict and issued a statement that said:

"We are immensely grateful to the court for giving our children protection from covert, unauthorized photography; this ruling will make an immediate and material difference to their lives."

What are your thoughts on the ruling?
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