Monthly Archives: December 2008

Reuters video on Inkheart movie

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Mark

Reuters has a short video up about the movie Inkheart (based on the book by Cornelia Funke) and its world premiere. Nothing too fascinating, but it’s probably worth a look if you’ve read it and/or plan to see the film:

(Link to video on Reuters is here if the embedded video doesn’t play. You’ll have to watch a short commercial first.)

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The Guardian summarizes The Tales of Beedle the Bard

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Mark

Tales of Beedle the Bard - JK RowlingPublished today in The Guardian:

The Wizard and the Hopping Pot: There was once a kindly old wizard who used his magic generously and wisely for his neighbours. But then he died and he left his lucky cooking pot to his son. His son was a meanie who didn’t like Muggles and refused to help anyone. The pot got very angry about this and grew warts and hopped around the village chasing him, until he changed his mind. The End.

J.K. Rowling’s remaining three stories receive a similar treatment. You can view the full article here.

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