JK Rowling - Writers

"Joanne 'Jo' Murray," née "Rowling" OBE (born 31 July 1965), who writes under the pen name "J. K. Rowling", is an English writer and author of the "Harry Potter" fantasy series. The "Potter" books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, and sold nearly 400 million books. The 2007 "Sunday Times Rich List" estimated Rowling's fortune at £545 million, ranking her as the 136th richest person and the 13th richest woman in Britain. "Forbes" has named Rowling the second-richest female entertainer in the world and ranked her as the 48th ....more
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'Harry Potter' flies to the top
Jul 20, 2009, 21:14 GMT
Warner Bros.' 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' dominated its five-day debut as it raked in $159.7 million since it debuted last Wednesday. ... moreHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Movie Review
Jul 17, 2009, 17:07 GMT
This sixth film in the Potter franchise is easily the most accessible and moving of the bunch. It’s dramatic, visually arresting and the principals are older and more interesting. It’s far grittier than its predecessors and in my humble opinion, gives us the deepest emotional connection to the characters yet. ... moreTom Felton talks Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Jul 14, 2009, 16:46 GMT
Tom Felton is looking very blonde again, sitting in a Toronto hotel room. It’s the day after he attended the London premiere of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince and the day before he heads to New York for a press junket. ... moreHarry Potter returns to the big screen, and M&C’s giving away the entire book series!
Jul 8, 2009, 14:10 GMT
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince sees the boy wizard returning to the big screen on July 15th, and M&C is giving fans a chance to enjoy the entire book series with the Harry Potter Book Box-set Giveaway! ... more'Keep acting' is the plan for teenage Harry Potter stars (Roundup)
Jul 6, 2009, 17:08 GMT
London - Britain's teenage Harry Potter stars have caught the stage bug and are set on an acting career after the release of the film version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the penultimate adventure in the seven-book series. ... more



