Article: People in the news.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

Article: Welcome the new year from your armchair ; The new year is arriving and it's the time when television aims to hook us with a whole host of new shows and series. Tim Davey checks out the best of what's on offer as the clock ticks its way towards 2008
Western Daily Press (Bristol UK);  December 29, 2007 ;     565 words ...The new year is arriving and it's the...woman who gave the world Harry Potter is shown as she puts the...for some of those famous Harry Potter locations, including the...Pullman novel. Double Time New Year's Eve, ITV1, 9pm James Dreyfus...matters. Sense and Sensibility ...

Article: No Harry Potter toys in Christmas stockings after supply glitch
Evening News - Scotland;  December 18, 2000 ;     174 words ...A GLUT of Harry Potter toys is set to...Britain before the New Year but not in time...27, include a Harry Potter trivia quiz which...to prove a huge New Year hit. Moira Downie...connected with Harry Potter to do well." Mattel...

Article: Next Harry Potter book to be released in July.
Daily News (NY, NY);  December 22, 2004 ;     500 words ......Christmas cheer and a New Year's present, completing...in her wildly popular Harry Potter series for sale on July 16. The on-sale date for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince...native Britain, the Harry Potter books, movies and merchandise...

Article: Sixth Harry Potter book will go on sale in July
Charleston Daily Mail;  December 21, 2004 ;     313 words ......novel in J.K. Rowling's blockbuster Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," will...lists, and make it part of their New Year's resolutions. "We are delighted...series to yet greater heights. 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' delivers...and ...

Article: Harry Potter and the merchandising gold; Face value.(Harry Potter and product licensing)
The Economist (US);  June 21, 2003 ;     700+ words ...Surprisingly, the Harry Potter launch shows new restraint in the...on one of more than 10m copies of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . Bookshops...owns everything else to do with Harry Potter, says it is doing even less. Incredible...

Article: Spelling test; Quiz your knowledge of Harry Potter world
Naperville Sun, The (IL);  June 20, 2003 ;     700+ words ...With "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" coming out Saturday...wizard studies. Test your knowledge of all things Harry Potter in this spellbinding challenge. 1. The first Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone...

Article: Harry Potter toys blow for Christmas.
The Birmingham Post (England);  December 19, 2000 ;     190 words ......Simon Mowbray A glut of Harry Potter toys is set to hit Britain before the New Year but not in time for Christmas...December 27, include a Harry Potter trivia quiz which will...expected to prove a huge New Year hit. Moira Downie, spokeswoman...

Article: CONFESSIONS OF A GROWN-UP HARRY POTTER FAN
Roanoke Times & World News;  July 14, 2005 ;     700+ words ..."To Harry Potter - the boy who lived!" With those words...the first chapter of the very first Harry Potter book, author J.K. Rowling had me hooked...house in Blacksburg when she pulled "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" off the...

Article: Scholastic to Host 'Harry Potter Place' -- Outdoor Street Celebration in New York City on July 20 -- Leading Up to Midnight Release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
PR Newswire;  June 26, 2007 ;     700+ words ...First Author-Signed U.S. Edition of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to be Unveiled Past Harry Potter Contest Winners Reunite at Harry Potter Place NEW YORK, June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- To celebrate the 7th and final installment of the...

Article: Harry Potter Charms the Entertainment Industry.
PR Newswire;  July 10, 2007 ;     700+ words ...The Nielsen Company examines Harry Potter's vast impact on Books, Movies, Internet, Television...PRNewswire/ -- With the imminent release of the new Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, as well as the upcoming...

Article: JEWS PREPARE TO CELEBRATE A NEW YEAR.(News)
Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);  September 29, 2000 ;     515 words ......start of the Jewish new year, will begin at sundown...Hashana the spiritual New Year,'' said Rabbi Donald...Years, but this is the New Year for human beings to...popular source, the latest Harry Potter book, ``Harry Potter...symbolize a hope for a sweet ...

Article: A Capital New Year is a day early this year; The annual festival of music and art features 100 events at 25 indoor venues.(NEWS)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  November 19, 1999 ;     668 words ......30. That's the message that organizers of A Capital New Year celebration are trying to get out. The annual festival of music and art is usually on New Year's Eve, but organizers - thinking many people may want...park as you drive south on Cedar Street. . Illustrating Harry Potter ...

Article: Every store wants to be a (Harry) Potter-y barn
Oakland Tribune;  June 21, 2003 ;     574 words ...HARRY Potter candy, cakes, capes and toys: As the...books. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will offer Harry Potter cakes and is increasing its selection of toys and DVDs. Toys "R" Us has created Harry Potter boutiques within its stores. But the...

Article: Defending Harry Potter
Herald News, The (Joliet, IL);  September 26, 2001 ;     305 words ...The Harry Potter books and merchandise have come a...magic and spells. Kids love to read Harry Potter books because of the magic. In every...late into the night. There are four Harry Potter books: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer...