Celebrities are what they are because of their fans. No doubt about that. So its always something I respect above all other qualities when the big names pay attention to the little guys who worship them.
Hardly little, but The Leaky Cauldron has been among the foremost fansites for all things Harry Potter and they have some big news hitting their little podcast tomorrow.
The Leaky Cauldron announces
early tomorrow we will post the first-ever podcast interview with J.K. Rowling on PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast. It’s a rare, informal, discussion which slides between detailed canon, larger statements about the series and writing, and casual banter.
This is incredible news. I can just imagine how excited these fansite owners must feel having the very source of their fandom step down from on high to come chat with them.
I personally got to meet one of my fan-fathers when I met Gavin Blair and it was all I could do to keep my head on just talking to one of the creators of Reboot - a show I am rabidly a fan of. I soon after discovered that he too was overwhelmed that people gushed about his show as I did and in that we found a connection.
I have a lot of respect that JK Rowling appears to have the same respect for her fanbase. She is always being seen at book signings and public appearances graciously accepting the adoration of her fans. For someone who could comfortably give the Queen herself a loan to offset national debt, you would think she would have no time for the little guys.
Cheers to you Leaky Cauldron. I look forward to hearing the Pottercast tomorrow!
7 Comments, Comment or Ping
frankwolftown
Speaking of podcasts where is the The Movie Blog Uncut for tonight?
Dec 17th, 2007
Bryson J
My favorite writer on my second favorite podcast, I can’t wait for it!
Dec 17th, 2007
daniel findley
that is pretty snazzy, i wonder if she will give away more on dumbledores gay past?
and rodney i just wanted to say that REBOOT is amazing. i can remember watching it when i got back in from junior school in 95. it didnt last long over here in england or not that i rmember. fantastic program
Dec 18th, 2007
Rafa1215
I wonder if they’ll win Podcast of the year again? :)
Dec 18th, 2007
Rodney
Dan, Reboot is something that is very dear to me and really captured that wonderment of my childhood even though I was in my 20s when it was on the air. So meeting Gavin Blair was a serious highlight for me.
There is rumour of a boxed set of all 4 seasons coming out on DVD. Keep an eye at http://www.rainmaker.ca for news on all that. (Its a rights issue right now)
Dec 18th, 2007
natalie
I don’t see what the big deal is. She was just a regular mother not too long ago who decided to make up some stories for her kid. She has a great imagination and made a ton of cash. She’s not royalty.
Dec 18th, 2007
Rodney
“She was just a regular mother not too long ago who decided to make up some stories for her kid.”
Interesting. JRR Tolkien wrote stories for his kids and Lord of the Rings came from it and he is considered a legend.
I don’t know what it takes to impress you then.
Dec 19th, 2007
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