Content Tagged As harry_potter
Tagged News
-
'Captain America' knocks Harry from No. 1 spot
July 24, 2011 3:44 PM
LOS ANGELES (AP) - In a battle of summer movie heroes, Captain America topped Harry Potter this weekend at the box office. Sunday studio estimates show Paramount's "Captain America: The First Avenger" opened at No. 1 with $65.8 million. The Marvel Comics superhero movie sets up next summer's all-star... more » -
Wizard! Rowling to reveal secret of 'Pottermore'
June 22, 2011 12:17 PM
LONDON (AP) - Harry Potter fans are holding their collective breath, as J.K. Rowling gets set to reveal her latest project involving the boy wizard. Rowling has called a news conference in London on Thursday to reveal details of "Pottermore," a mysterious website that has been taunting fans with... more » -
Line is already long for Harry Potter opening
November 18, 2010 6:17 PM
The IMAX Theatre on Powers will show the latest Harry Potter movie tonight at midnight and already the line is quite long. It's called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Just like today, Breyn Puckett has waited in line to be one of the first to see all the... more » -
'Harry Potter' author hit with plagiarism lawsuit
February 18, 2010 8:57 AM
J.K. Rowling's name has been added to a lawsuit that claims she stole ideas for her "Harry Potter" books from another British author. The estate of the late Adrian Jacobs claims Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," copied substantial portions of Jacobs' 1987 book, "The Adventures of... more » -
'Percy Jackson' lacks the spark of Harry Potter
February 13, 2010 12:11 PM
Uma Thurman with snakes for hair and a killer stare is almost enough on her own to make "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" worth seeing. Throw in the absurdity of former James Bond smoothie Pierce Brosnan, now put out to stud as a mythical centaur with... more » -
"Harry Potter" star denies smoking pot
November 14, 2009 11:41 AM
Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe has denied a British tabloid's report he smoked pot at a friend's housewarming party. The allegations appeared in the british tabloid the daily mirror. Radcliffe's spokeswoman denied the report in a statement, saying the 20 year-old actor was smoking a roll-up cigarette. Radcliffe... more » -
Kids' books face a rough path to the big screen
October 18, 2009 9:46 AM
In an era when most mainstream films seem to have originated as TV shows, old movies or even action figures and board games, it's no surprise that beloved children's books are considered ripe for big-screen adaptations. Novels, like the Harry Potter series or the works of Roald Dahl (including... more » -
Universal Orlando to reveal 'Harry Potter' details
September 15, 2009 10:23 AM
Officials from Universal Orlando Resort are expected to release details Tuesday about a Harry Potter attraction under development. "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" is scheduled to open in spring 2010. Universal has said little about the project since it was announced in 2007. Universal planned to reveal details about... more »
As Seen On News 5
