India’s ‘Hari Puttar’ film to premiere after winning legal row
A Bollywood comedy called “Hari Puttar” was set to premiere in Mumbai later Wednesday after winning a legal battle against US studio Warner Bros over its title. Warner Bros, the entertainment giant which owns the rights to the blockbuster “Harry Potter” films, had sought to block the release of the Indian movie on the grounds
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Rowling Rules: Judge Halts Harry Potter Lexicon
The moral of this story: Don’t mess with J.K. Rowling. The wizardly writer just whipped out one heck of an expelliarmus spell on the folks behind The Harry Potter Lexicon. A federal judge in New York today put the kibosh on the planned publication of a contentious book version of the popular (now
Harry Potter Wows in First Broadway Performance
Some might even say it was a magical evening. Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe appeared in his first preview performance of the Broadway drama Equus Friday, earning raves from fans. “I thought that he was terrific,” Mandy Menaker, a college student who attended the performance at New
Delhi court hears ‘Hari Puttar’ defense
What’s in a name? Not all that much, the producers of “Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors” argued Friday in the Delhi High Court. Mumbai-based Mirchi Movies counsel told Judge Reva Khetrapal that Warner Bros.’ copyright infringement suit here is essentially a case of judging a
‘Harry Potter’ Star Daniel Radcliffe On Losing His Virginity
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is clearly trying hard to ditch his boy wizard image. The 19-year-old actor confessed in a revealing interview to losing his virginity to an older woman - whose age would raise eyebrows. Radcliffe admitted he celebrated reaching the age of consent, 16, in the customary
Hollywood asks: who needs Harry Potter?
Boy wizard Harry Potter won’t be whipping up his magic when the fall film season begins next week, but Hollywood is hoping momentum from summer hits like “The Dark Knight” and a wide mix of new movies will keep audiences happy into the holidays. Two weeks ago, Warner Bros. yanked “Harry
Harry Potter And The Mystery Of Why Alan Rickman Still Won’t Talk Snape
Ever time I have to chance to talk to Alan Rickman, I try to ask him about Snape — but he won’t spill. I’m not the only reporter who has this problem — Rickman is notorious for not saying anything about the Harry Potter series, because he doesn’t want to ruin it for the kids who have yet to
Warner Bros. president Alan Horn’s note to ‘Harry Potter’ Fans
Many of you have written to me to express your disappointment in our moving Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to Summer 2009. Please be assured that we share your love for Harry Potter and would certainly never do anything to hurt any of the films. Over the past 10 years, we have nurtured and protected
Harry Potter Scared by Horse
A naked Harry Potter has scared off the movie “Harry Potter.” Warner Bros. has announced moving its sixth Potter film, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” from Nov. 21, 2008, to July 17, 2009. The reason? Officially, there is no reason, except that “a spot opened on
Bolt takes Potter’s spot, as Harry visits Land of the Lost
Harry Potter is climbing on his broom and flying into next year. Warner Bros. has decided to bump the release of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” from Nov. 21 to July 17, 2009. Shift puts it up against Universal’s bigscreen adaptation of “Land of the Lost,” starring Will Farrell. In