Lifetime will be premiering Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story on Monday, July 18, at 8pm ET/PT. This unauthorized TV movie biopic recounts Rowling's struggles to make ends meet before Harry Potter came into her life.
Below is the synopsis of the movie, via Lifetime's website:
"Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story" dramatizes the British author's struggle to bring the beloved wizard fantasy of Harry Potter to life. Starting out as a single mother on welfare, she became one of the world's wealthiest women, with more than 400 million copies of her visionary books sold across the globe, resulting in a billion-dollar film franchise. The film is an inspiring look of a woman's rise to become one of the most influential writers ever -- from her humble beginnings as an imaginative young girl and awkward teenager to the devastating loss of her mother and the genesis of the Harry Potter phenomenon in her early twenties. The rags-to-riches tale also follows Rowling's tumultuous first marriage, becoming a mother, her divorce and the dark days of living on government assistance while publisher after publisher passed on her first novel ... before it became an international best-seller and established Rowling's rightful place in literary and cultural history.
Visit the Magic Beyond Words page on Lifetime's website for more information on the movie.
Finally, Poppy Montgomery, who plays Rowling in Magic Beyond Words, appeared as a guest on Live with Regis and Kelly this morning to promote the movie; the show aired a clip, in which Rowling is in the process of applying for governmental assistance. Watch the interview and clip below:
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Friday, July 8, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
X Factor E-Mail List Hacked!
I received an e-mail from Fox Broadcasting Company with the subject line: "Important Message About Your Request to Receive Information from THE X FACTOR." Back when the auditions were first announced, I signed up to their e-mail list to receive audition information. This e-mail reveals that "computer hackers illegally accessed information you and others submitted to us." Below is the entire message from FOX (click on the image for the full-size version):
Some excerpts from the message:
"We are writing with regard to your registration on Fox.com to receive audition information about THE X FACTOR. This week, we learned that computer hackers illegally accessed information you and others submitted to us to receive information about THE X FACTOR auditions. As you may recall, the information you provided to us did not include your Social Security number or any financial information (such as bank account or credit card information), and you were not required to enter a user name or password to access our site. As a result, no financial information, Social Security numbers, or passwords were accessed by this unauthorized party. It is possible, however, that the information you did provide to us, which included your name, email address, zip code, phone number (which was optional), date of birth, and gender, may have been accessed.
"We are taking this matter very seriously and took immediate steps to stop the illegal intrusion. We are also working with federal law enforcement authorities to investigate this illegal action.
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"...If you receive an email that appears to be from Fox.com or THE X FACTOR asking for personal information, please forward it to askfox@fox.com and then delete it, as it did not come from us. You can also send an e-mail to askfox@fox.com if you have any questions or concerns."
If you are on the e-mail list for information about The X Factor auditions, you most likely received this e-mail. I thought I would share this with you all so that everyone is aware of the situation and knows how to handle any suspicious activity.
Incidents like this should always be taken seriously, so if you do have any questions or concerns (or information regarding the hackers), I urge you to e-mail FOX at the address above.
Some excerpts from the message:
"We are writing with regard to your registration on Fox.com to receive audition information about THE X FACTOR. This week, we learned that computer hackers illegally accessed information you and others submitted to us to receive information about THE X FACTOR auditions. As you may recall, the information you provided to us did not include your Social Security number or any financial information (such as bank account or credit card information), and you were not required to enter a user name or password to access our site. As a result, no financial information, Social Security numbers, or passwords were accessed by this unauthorized party. It is possible, however, that the information you did provide to us, which included your name, email address, zip code, phone number (which was optional), date of birth, and gender, may have been accessed.
"We are taking this matter very seriously and took immediate steps to stop the illegal intrusion. We are also working with federal law enforcement authorities to investigate this illegal action.
...
"...If you receive an email that appears to be from Fox.com or THE X FACTOR asking for personal information, please forward it to askfox@fox.com and then delete it, as it did not come from us. You can also send an e-mail to askfox@fox.com if you have any questions or concerns."
If you are on the e-mail list for information about The X Factor auditions, you most likely received this e-mail. I thought I would share this with you all so that everyone is aware of the situation and knows how to handle any suspicious activity.
Incidents like this should always be taken seriously, so if you do have any questions or concerns (or information regarding the hackers), I urge you to e-mail FOX at the address above.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Seattle - Tickets on Sale Tomorrow
[The following Media Alert was provided by the Media & Public Relations department at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, WA.]
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MEDIA ALERT
TICKETS TO HARRY POTTER™: THE EXHIBITION AT PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER GO ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010
Harry Potter: The Exhibition to Open in Seattle October 23, 2010
WHAT: Pacific Science Center is pleased to announce that tickets to Harry Potter: The Exhibition go on sale to the general public on Saturday, August 14 at 10 a.m. The exhibition requires a time-entry ticket and guests are encouraged to purchase their tickets early to ensure the best date and time.
In the exhibit, guests will be able to experience dramatic displays inspired by the Harry Potter film sets and see the amazing craftsmanship behind authentic costumes and props from the films. Harry Potter: The Exhibition will run in Seattle through January 30, 2011.
Pacific Science Center is the only West Coast venue and the last planned U.S. destination for the exhibition.
WHEN: Saturday, August 14, 2010
Tickets for the exhibition can be purchased at the Science Center box office, through the website at pacificsciencecenter.org or by phone at (206) 443-2001.
WHERE: Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109
We are located on the south side of the Seattle Center campus on Denny Way and Second Ave North. Parking is available in the James Albert Claypool Memorial Garage. The three-story garage is located at the corner of Second Avenue North and Denny Way.
DETAILS: General public admission to Harry Potter: The Exhibition is $26 for adults; $24 for seniors (65 and over) and youth (6-15); $17 for children (ages 3-5) and includes admission to all of Pacific Science Center’s exhibits. Members receive discounted admission.
TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © J.K. Rowling.
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[Webmaster Note: I live in the same state that this final exhibition stop will be taking place in. Sometime during it's run, I hope to be able to attend Harry Potter: The Exhibition and review it for TV Watch Online. Once in a while, you may see me provide information regarding the Seattle stop like the one above because of my close proximity to the location (and the fact that I'm in contact with the media & public relations department).]
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