As I posted this morning, the New York Times posted an early review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Bloomsbury has now released an official press release. Click read more to see the press release. JKR says in the release:

‘I am staggered that American newspapers have decided to publish purported spoilers in the form of reviews in complete disregard of the wishes of literally millions of readers, particularly children, who wanted to reach Harry’s final destination by themselves, in their own time. I am incredibly grateful to all those newspapers, booksellers and others who have chosen not to attempt to spoil Harry’s last adventure for fans.’

Thanks Mugglenet

JKR has updated her diary to ask fans to ignore the so called leaks and for harry potter fans to stick together and keep the enthusiasm alive. The book is set for release on july 21st.

Go to jkrowling.com to see the new entry.

Thanks to HPANA

JKR has made a deal with all stores selling Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, due for release on the 21st. The deal consists of all stores having a poster on show within their store. These posters will show 3 pictures of Madeliene with the words ‘Have you seen this child?’. This therefore means that these posters will be featured globally, starting in english speaking contries and expanding to the world. This is JKR’s second attempt to help the cause after first donating money to the reward fund.

This is what Jo had to say on the matter:  “I fervently hope that posters displayed prominently in shops all over the world when the new book comes out will help find Madeleine McCann and will raise the profile of the many other missing children in different countries”.

Thanks to Harry Potter Fan Zone for the quote.

Later this year a documentary on JKR’s life will be shown on ITV1, clips of this show have been aired to create anticipation. The Guardian claims to know the begining of Deahly Hallows as the cameras linger for too long on a certain manuscript.

Go here to see the full article and what they think is the begining. (scroll near the end to see this part)

Thanks to Mugglenet

Bloomsbury, the UK publisher of the books, have announced on their web site that JKR will be participating in 2 live web evetns, the first on Saturday 21st, July 2007 at 12.01am (BST) and the second, a web chat on Monday, July 31st at 2 – 3 pm (BST).

According to the web site:

J K Rowling and 2 live events on Bloomsbury.com

J K ROWLING AND THE MIDNIGHT READING

Bloomsbury Publishing is delighted to announce that now everyone will be able to hear J K Rowling read from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, in a live webstream from the Natural History Museum in London at the precise moment it is published – 12.01am bst on Saturday 21st July 2007

Ten years after publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone the publication of this, the final book in the series, returns to where it all began: with a book, the author and her readers.

The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows launch event is completely oversubscribed and no further tickets will be issued but Bloomsbury encourages fans to log on to the webstream to join in the experience. The streaming will be available for a further two weeks at Bloomsbury.com

JK ROWLING AND THE LIVE CHAT

Harry Potter fans will be invited to put their questions to JK Rowling in a web chat 2.00-3.00pm (BST) on Monday, 30th July. Questions may be submitted one week in advance or live on 30th July at Bloomsbury.com.

You can check the world clock for the times where you live or you can go here for the time of the first webstream and here for the second.

Thanks HPANA!

As I posted a few hours ago, the first part of JKR’s interview with Jonathan Ross  was online. Now Mugglenet has added the second part.

Watch them both at Mugglenet HERE!