October 24, 2009

VCU Quidditch team going to World Cup tourney  10/24/09 12:01 AM

Acouple dozen Virginia Commonwealth University students are off on a flight of fancy this weekend. Kind of. They can’t actually fly, you know—life as a muggle does have its drawbacks—but that’s about the only thing that’ll keep them grounded as they head to Middlebury, Vt., for tomorrow’s Intercollegiate Quidditch Association World Cup III.


July 12, 2009

Memorable wizards and vampires  07/12/09 12:01 AM

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”: The 1992 movie, written by Joss Whedon, starred Kristy Swanson in the title role of a cheerleader chosen to kill vampires. Whedon’s WB/UPN TV series of the same name ran from 1997 to 2003 and made a household name of Sarah Michelle Geller. A “Buffy” reboot—on film and TV—is reportedly in the works, but without Whedon or key characters such as Xander and Angel.

Are you a Potter-maniac or a “Twilight” devotee?  07/12/09 12:01 AM

Are you a Potter-maniac or a “Twilight” devotee?

The battle between good and evil is so timeless, it’s almost tiresome. But the clash between Harry Potter and those “Twilight” vampires? Well, bring it on. It was thought that, perhaps, with the accelerated mania produced by Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart’s tragic romance as Edward Cullen, the strikingly beautiful vampire, and Bella Swan, his forbidden love, that Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” series might have eclipsed the popularity of J.K. Rowling’s wizard.

Potter and ‘Twilight’ fans speak  07/12/09 12:01 AM

We’ll say this about Harry Potter and Edward/Bella fans—you’re a rabid bunch. After one small solicitation that sought fans of Potter and “Twilight” ran in the Weekend section a couple of weeks ago, about 50 responses immediately rolled in. And they’re still coming. Not that it’s really a competition, but based on your responses, Team Potter appears to be leading the charge. Here are a few replies that we felt truly showcased fan adoration.

Wizard / vampire trivia quiz  07/12/09 12:01 AM

1) In what country is Transylvania? A. Russia B. Hungary C. Romania D. Yugoslavia 2) Which actor plays the vampire lead character in “Twilight” and also appeared in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”? A. James Franco B. Brad Pitt C. Michael Cera D. Robert Pattinson

Wizard/vampire quiz answers  07/12/09 12:00 AM

Trivia quiz answers


June 25, 2009

Seeking Harry Potter and Twilight fans  06/25/09 12:01 AM

Are you still wild about Harry (Potter, that is) or has the “Twlight” crew and its vampire ilk sucked away your interest?  We’re looking for Potter loyalists whose adoration of J.K. Rowling’s creation is unceasing, and also those who might have outgrown Harry and the gang in favor of Edward and Bella.


June 16, 2009

Publisher of ‘Harry Potter’ denies plagiarism  06/16/09 6:24 AM

The publisher of the wildly popular and profitable “Harry Potter” books says it intends to fight a lawsuit alleging author J.K. Rowling stole the idea for them.


March 05, 2009

Killer of “Harry Potter” actor Rob Knox gets life sentence  03/05/09 7:58 AM

A London man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of “Harry Potter” actor Rob Knox.

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