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26th April 2012 20:03 BSTE-books Now Available!First of all, I'd like to apologise for the lack of updates recently! With all the exciting news in the last few weeks, The Time Turner will hopefully be quicker with updates now. The Harry Potter series is now available in digital format! The e-books have been released on Pottermore, which is now fully open to the public. With high reported sales already, the series looks set to thrive in its new home online and on e-Readers.
23rd February 2012 20:59 GMTNew Novel by J.K. Rowling!Yes, you read that right! The event that fans have been waiting five years for - the publication of a new novel by J.K. Rowling - has just been announced. Her website has been updated with some information, which explains that her new book will NOT be about Harry Potter, and will be aimed at adults. There is the option to sign up for new information as it appears on her website, which will be updated in the spring. This is certainly some of the most exciting news for Potter fans since Pottermore and I'm sure you'll join me in wishing J.K. Rowling every success with her new book!
22nd January 2012 22:56 GMT'Half-Blood Poems'A new product review looks at a Harry Potter-inspired poetry anthology entitled 'Half-Blood Poems' by Christine Lowther. It includes some great poetry, written from the perspectives of Potter characters as well as the poet herself. The full review can be found in the 'Product Reviews' section of the site.
25th December 2011 23:25 GMTChristmas/Holiday Wishes from The Time TurnerThank you so much for visiting The Time Turner this year! I'd just like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy holidays!
23rd December 2011 11:06 GMTPottermore UpdatePottermore has become even more competitive recently, probably due to the reintroduction of the Wizard's Duel feature, which is proving to be very popular. For those who have Beta access, it's something you won't want to miss! The Pottermore Insider have also been displaying several drawings which have been uploaded by Pottermore users. Uploading drawings is another relatively new feature to Pottermore, where you can take a look at your friends' Harry Potter artwork. It is still unknown when Pottermore will begin public access.
10th December 2011 22:34 GMTMissing Harry Potter?Are you feeling the end of the films more than ever? Well, don't worry, as we have a little list of ideas to quench your thirst for everything Harry Potter! First of all, why not take a Harry Potter quiz to test your knowledge? Thanks to Quinn for the tip. An unofficial companion to the series, 'The Complete Guide to Harry Potter' is also available on Amazon for you to buy and read. You could even ask for it for Christmas! Thanks to Steve for the tip. For those of you who know about the recent publication of 'Harry Potter Page to Screen', you'll be pleased to know that its predecessor, 'Harry Potter Film Wizardry' is now available in app form in the iTunes store. This is the first ever authorised Harry Potter Film Wizardry ebook app. The physical version of the book is also available. Thanks to Ellise and Charles for the tip. Finally, MuggleNet have been running an advent calendar competition since the beginning of December, to celebrate the holiday season! Why not try your luck to see if you can win one of their great prizes? Happy holidays everyone and let the Harry Potter magic live on!
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8th December 2011 17:46 GMT
Second Harry Potter Theme Park!
It has been announced that a second Harry Potter theme park will be built in the USA. Universal Studios in Florida is home to the original Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, and now a new park has been promised for Los Angeles, California. After several rumours, this exciting news was announced on the 6th December, in addition to plans for an expansion to the Wizarding World in Florida. Thanks to MuggleNet for the details.
1st December 2011 23:06 GMT
Event Report - Harry Potter Movie Tour
Don't forget that we have an event report section of the site, where you can read or even submit you own reports on Harry Potter events that you attended, from conventions to tours. This is just what Carol did when she submitted her review about the Harry Potter movie tour led by Brit Movie Tours. Read her review to see what her experience was like, and maybe even book a tour for yourself!
1st December 2011 22:30 GMT
DVD Release... Finally!
After a long wait for UK fans, the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 DVD will be released tomorrow at 0:01AM! Fans of the series in the USA and many other countries received their DVDs and Blu-Ray versions of the film several weeks ago, but after being (im)patient, we can now buy the final film of the series. Plus, something to bear in mind is that this will be the final midnight release of a Harry Potter book or film - bittersweet!
17th November 2011 20:53 GMT
David Yates to Direct Doctor Who Film?
After a brief and unintended hiatus, we're back to reporting all of the latest Harry Potter news!
Although this should only be taken as a rumour for now, it has been reported that David Yates, the director of the final four Harry Potter films, from Order of the Phoenix to Deathly Hallows Part 2, may be attached to a film version of the popular BBC series, Doctor Who. There have been several Doctor Who films in the past, but if this news is to believed, this is certainly exciting for Doctor Who and Harry Potter fans.
Although this should only be taken as a rumour for now, it has been reported that David Yates, the director of the final four Harry Potter films, from Order of the Phoenix to Deathly Hallows Part 2, may be attached to a film version of the popular BBC series, Doctor Who. There have been several Doctor Who films in the past, but if this news is to believed, this is certainly exciting for Doctor Who and Harry Potter fans.
18th October 2011 18:03 BST
Pottermore Update
On the 27th September 2011, one million emails had officially been sent out to all of the beta testers for Pottermore, as was revealed on the Pottermore Insider blog. There won't be long to wait now for the fans who didn't succeed in the Magical Quill challenge back in August. As the beta period has been extended, those who are not already in Pottermore will have the opportunity to join at the end of October. However, like the beta testers, their welcome emails will be staggered and sent out in batches, so it could still be weeks or months until the new Pottermore users can experience the site for the first time. As a beta tester, I'm going to say that Pottermore is well worth the wait, especially with the improvements the Insider has promised!
30th September 2011 11:30 BST
DVD Release Dates
The release date for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 on DVD and Blu-Ray has been announced. The long-awaited final film will go on sale on the 11th November in the USA, but won't be released until the 2nd December in the UK. The film is available to pre-order in several countries on Amazon, including the USA and the UK.
18th September 2011 20:30 BST
HP Stars to Attend London Convention
Some of the stars of the Harry Potter films will be attending The Entertainment Media Show in Earl's Court, London on the 1st and 2nd October 2011. Stars like Evanna Lynch, David Tennant, John Hurt, Scarlett Byrne, Shirley Henderson, Rusty Goffe, Mike Edmonds and Philip Rham will be in attendance. Some of these stars are listed to be giving autographs (£10 and up) and will be taking part in a photo shoot (£10 and up). The convention will also include talks with the stars and will be attended by stars from other popular films and TV programmes, including Doctor Who and Star Wars.
1st September 2011 12:51 BST
The Results Are In!
Coinciding with the 1st September, the day students return to Hogwarts, the results of the Fandom Awards 2011 are in! The project started in July, and I'm happy to say that we've had a great response with the voting. In some categories, it's been close throughout, but in others, the winner has been clear from the very beginning. So, don't delay - find out who the winners are!
22nd August 2011 17:18 BST
Dragon Challenge Alterations
According to the Orlando Sentinel and Screamscape, Dragon Challenge, a rollercoaster at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, has been altered slightly following two accidents on the ride. Representatives from the park have assured customers that the coaster is safe, but the two trains that previously ran simultaneously are now running separately instead.
19th August 2011 20:16 BST
Studio Tour Tickets
Warner Brothers have revealed when tickets to the Harry Potter Studio Tour will go on sale. Tickets to the new studio exhibition in Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, England, will be released on the 13th October 2011 ready for a Spring 2012 opening. This will be a great visitor attraction for Harry Potter fans from the UK and beyond!
17th August 2011 20:41 BST
J.K. Rowling's Family History
You may have heard about J.K. Rowling's upcoming appearance on Who Do You Think You Are?, a family history programme on British television channel BBC1. The episode with J.K. Rowling airs tonight at 9pm BST, and reveals secrets about her family history, including her French roots. The programme will show J.K. Rowling's reactions to the information that the experts discover. Earlier in the month, J.K. Rowling gave an interview with TV listings magazine The Radio Times, discussing the programme.
13th August 2011 21:50 BST
Harry Potter Dominates Teen Choice Awards
After picking up just one award at the MTV Movie Awards earlier this year, Harry Potter went on to win seven at the Teen Choice Awards, where votes are also gained via an online vote. Potter was beaten to several awards by the Twilight Saga at the MTV Movie Awards, but this time won four more awards than the competing franchise. The awards included 'Choice Movie, Sci-Fi and Fantasy' for Part 1, 'Choice Movie Actress, Sci-Fi and Fantasy' for Emma Watson's performance in Part 1, 'Choice Movie Liplock' for Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe's kiss in Part 1, 'Choice Movie Villain' for Tom Felton's performance in Part 1, 'Choice Summer Movie' for Part 2, 'Choice Summer Movie Star, Male' for Daniel Radcliffe in Part 2 and 'Choice Summer Movie Star, Female' for Emma Watson in Part 2. Tom Felton and Rupert Grint attended the awards ceremony. Thanks to the MSN Entertainment News website for the list of award winners.
8th August 2011 17:41 BST
...And the Voting Begins!
You may have nominated your favourite aspects of the favourite Harry Potter fandom (best characters, books, movies, Wrock artists, StarKids, etc.) in the Fandom Awards 2011, but now it's time for the best part - the voting! You can help us to determine which characters, actors and books are the fan favourites by voting in the ten categories that make up The Time Turner Harry Potter Fandom Awards. But remember, that this will only work if you tell as many people as possible to vote. Tweet about the awards, like us on Facebook, blog about them, tell the fan sites and sing about them at your schools and workplaces! Spread the word and have fun!
7th August 2011 22:18 BST
Box Office Update - DH Part 2
It's been difficult to keep up with all of the records that the latest Potter film has been breaking over the last couple of weeks, but here is a box office update to see how Deathly Hallows Part 2 is doing after about three weeks in cinemas:
According to Box Office Mojo, the release of the final film has led to Harry Potter becoming the top all-time highest grossing franchise, having the highest box office total after an opening weekend and being the fastest film to make $150 million. According to various fan sites and other sources, the final film has now made over $1 billion, which is phenomenal! Now everyone's looking to Deathly Hallows Part 2 to become the top-grossing film of all time. And, of course, an Oscar or two wouldn't hurt either.
According to Box Office Mojo, the release of the final film has led to Harry Potter becoming the top all-time highest grossing franchise, having the highest box office total after an opening weekend and being the fastest film to make $150 million. According to various fan sites and other sources, the final film has now made over $1 billion, which is phenomenal! Now everyone's looking to Deathly Hallows Part 2 to become the top-grossing film of all time. And, of course, an Oscar or two wouldn't hurt either.
7th August 2011 22:08 BST
Less Than Two Hours Left for Nominations
Don't forget that the nomination period for The Time Turner Harry Potter Fandom Awards 2011 will be ending at 11:59pm (BST) tonight! That means that you have just under two hours to make those nominations. Categories include Best HP Movie, Best HP Book, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Starkid Cast Member, and so on... An announcement will be made on this page when the voting period begins.
1st August 2011 8:40 BST
Pottermore Beta Opening
Yesterday, J.K. Rowling started the challenge to allow access to the beta opening of Pottermore, a few months before its public opening in October. To gain access to Pottermore, you have to find the Magical Quill on the Pottermore website by reading and working out a clue. A different clue will be released each day (from the 31st July to the 6th August), but you only need one clue to find the quill. The Pottermore website has all the details. Good luck!
1st August 2011 8:34 BST
Happy Birthday to Harry and J.K. Rowling!
Yesterday was the joint birthday of Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling! I hope you'll join us in wishing them a very happy birthday!
27th July 2011 21:57 BST
ITV's 50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments
You voted, and now you get to watch the 50 greatest Harry Potter moments from the films! The programme started on ITV1 more than an hour ago, but there should be a catch up facility. The programme shows the top 50 clips, interspersed with comments from the cast, crew, famous people and even J.K. Rowling herself!
26th July 2011 22:33 BST
Fandom Awards 2011 Nomination Period Extension
To those who have already made their nominations for The Time Turner's Harry Potter Fandom Awards 2011, thank you! If you haven't already, don't worry, as the nomination period has just been extended until the 7th August at 11:59pm BST. So, head over to the forums to make your nominations!
26th July 2011 22:27 BST
Universal Harry Potter Celebration
From the 11th to the 13th November 2011, there will be a Harry Potter celebration at the Universal theme park in Orlando, Florida, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, according to this article. The three-day event will include question and answer sessions with some of the cast and crew, as well as access to the park and showings of all Harry Potter films. The event sounds like great fun, and to those who choose the premier package, an autograph session with the cast will be available.
24th July 2011 19:47 BST
New Product Reviews Section
At The Time Turner, we have a new section for the website. I will be reviewing various Harry Potter products, from books to toys, and will post my review and possibly some pictures on the website. To start the section, the first review is of 'Harry Potter and History', a book edited by Nancy R. Reagin. If you have any questions about this section, or if you have an idea for a product that I should review, please email me at hannah@thetimeturner.com.
22nd July 2011 18:05 BST
Last Chance for Imagine Better Contest
Today is the last chance to enter the Imagine Better contest, a competition set up by the Harry Potter Alliance as part of their final Horcrux in the Deathly Hallows Campaign - the Climate Crisis Horcrux. The competition deadline has been extended by two days, so the new deadline will be in just under 11 hours. The contest consists of two parts - an idea competition and an art competition. The panel of judges includes people like Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) and the Vlogbrothers, Hank and John Green. So, if you haven't already entered, you still have time!
19th July 2011 14:43 BST
Wikia's Wizarding World Giveaway
Our affiliate, the Harry Potter Wikia, is giving away not one, but TWO prize packages to go to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter! The competition is open to US residents and includes airfare for four, tickets giving four people entry to the Wizarding World theme park for three days, early admission to the theme park, breakfast at The Three Broomsticks, hotel accommodation and transportation. It's a fantastic competition, as you'll be able to see from the video below, from last year's winner:
There are two ways to enter the Harry Potter Wikia's competition. You can either log in to the Harry Potter Wikia and leave a comment explaining what Harry Potter means to you, or you can summarise the Harry Potter series in a Tweet using the hashtag #Potterinatweet. But, you'd better hurry, as the competition ends on the 22nd July! Good luck to everyone who enters!
Thanks to Michelle for the tip.
Thanks to Michelle for the tip.
17th July 2011 10:55 BST
Cool 3D Glasses for Potter Fans
I was recently contacted by a company called Ingri:Dahl, who have designed and produced fashionable 3D glasses to improve your viewing experience in the cinema, as not everyone enjoys wearing the standard frames sold at cinemas. Ingri:Dahl has kindly offered a 20% discount on the 'James' style glasses for all Harry Potter fans! The glasses were inspired by James Dean, a classic Hollywood star. To receive this discount, all you have to do is type in the code 'DeathlyHallows' at the online checkout. The glasses sell for $29.50 (about £18.28) and mean that you can watch Deathly Hallows Part 2 in style!
Thanks to Kine for the tip.
Thanks to Kine for the tip.
16th July 2011 19:10 BST
Harry Potter - Behind the Magic
In just five minutes, at 7:15pm BST, Harry Potter - Behind the Magic will air on British television channel ITV1. In the programme, Ben Shephard goes behind the scenes of the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. The 'Behind the Magic' programmes have aired for the last few Harry Potter films, and are always worth watching.
16th July 2011 18:46 BST
Portkey Livestream Conference
Portkey is an online conference going on right now for those who can't attend LeakyCon 2011. It's been going on since the 13th July and ends on the 17th July. The conference consists of several online discussions, competitions and livestreams. Currently, the documentary 'We Are Wizards', about the Wizard Rock movement, is showing on their livestream page.
14th July 2011 22:56 BST
The Time Turner's Fandom Project!
After a delay and several technical difficulties, The Time Turner's fandom project is now here to coincide with the opening of our very own forums! To find out what the project is about, watch the video below:
The Time Turner's Harry Potter Fandom Awards 2011 aim to bring together all Harry Potter fans to celebrate the final movie release for the world of Harry Potter. Over a month or so, we'll be asking you to nominate and then vote in several different Potter-related categories, including the best actor and actress, best characters, best Starkid and best Wizard Rock artist. Just visit this sub-forum to make your nominations! The nominations period will end on the 25th July 2011.
14th July 2011 16:00 BST
The Pottermore Insider Opens
The Pottermore Twitter account just announced The Pottermore Insider, a blog created and updated by members of J.K. Rowling's Pottermore team. It is an official blog for the Pottermore project and will be updated regularly leading up to the beta opening of Pottermore on the 31st July.
14th July 2011 09:38 BST
Snape Wins HP World Cup
The news was announced at the New York premiere on the 11th July - Professor Severus Snape has won MTV's Harry Potter World Cup! Alan Rickman was presented with a large trophy on the red carpet, and expressed his thanks for the award. The character of Ron was out-voted by fans who wanted the Potions master to win the fun contest that has been going on for over a month.
11th July 2011 21:42 BST
New York Premiere Livestream Has Just Started!
The New York premiere livestream set up by MTV has just started online! Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Alan Rickman, David Heyman, David Yates and possibly more will be arriving at the NY premiere in the next couple of hours. The winner of the MTV World Cup will also be announced, though voting is open until 5pm ET/10pm BST.
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