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Tom Felton takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

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Earlier today, Tom responded to the many challenges he received to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. He posted two videos to his Instagram account, where he challenged Steven Gordon, From the Rough co-star Paul Hodge and Harry Potter co-star Rupert Grint to take the challenge as well.

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was created in order to raise funds and awareness for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALSA). ALS (commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a form of Motor Neuron Disease, which is neurodegenerative and ultimately fatal.

You can watch Tom’s videos below.

So far the challenge has raised over $88.5 million to date for the ALSA! You can donate over at the ALSA website. You can also check out Feltbeats.com’s challenge to Tom below!

Tom Felton reads ‘Guenhwyvar: A Tale from The Legend of Drizzt’

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Audible has brought celebrities together to read passages from R.A. Salvatore’s The Legend of Drizzt: The Collected Stories – a series of 12 tales set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons – for the 40th anniversary of the fantasy game. Audible has released the project today and Tom is a part of it – listeners will have free access to it for 40 days.

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Actor Tom Felton (Harry Potter) performs the origin story of Guenhwyvar, Drizzt’s black panther companion and one of the more mysterious aspects of the Forgotten Realms.

Guenhwyvar is one of 12 short stories featured in The Legend of Drizzt anthology. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Dungeon & Dragons this year, these individual stories – as well as the complete collection – will be available for free at Audible for forty (40) days starting August 12th 2014 12:01am ET through September 20th 2014 11:59PM ET.

Click here for Guenhwyvar: A Tale from The Legend of Drizzt – Narrated by Tom Felton

The Legend of Drizzt: The Collected Stories expands upon the epic legend of the dark elf with 12 tales performed by the all-star cast of Felicia Day, Dan Harmon, Greg Grunberg, Tom Felton, Danny Pudi, Sean Astin, Melissa Rauch, Ice-T, Wil Wheaton, Al Yankovic, Michael Chiklis, and David Duchovny!

For years, the Legend of Drizzt has included short stories published in Forgotten Realms anthologies and Dragon magazine. Available here for the first time in audio are all the classic stories by the New York Times best-selling author R. A. Salvatore!

From the startling origin of Drizzt’s panther companion, to the tale of Jarlaxle and Entreri’s first encounter with the dragon sisters, the tales in The Collected Stories enrich this vividly-imagined series by building the world around Drizzt through exploring the backstories of side characters and magical locations.

Click here for The Legend of Drizzt: The Collected Stories

Sources: Audible & Entertainment Weekly

Thanks to SnitchSeeker for the tip. 🙂

Tom Felton’s Draco Malfoy to feature on new US Harry Potter postage stamp

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Great news from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter today! A picture of Tom as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will feature on a new set of stamps, created by the United States Postal Service.

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Postal News reported:

“The magical world created by J.K. Rowling and brought to life over the course of eight films continues to captivate audiences around the world. We are proud to partner with the U.S. Postal Service to offer fans such a unique and historic way to engage with the beloved characters, creatures and adventures in the series,” said Brad Globe, president of Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

“The U.S. Postal Service is proud to issue the Harry Potter limited-edition Forever stamp collection,” said Postal Service Board of Governors Chairman Mickey Barnett. “From improbable heroes and magical creatures to schoolroom antics and daring battles, the majestic Harry Potter stamps will inspire fans of all ages.”

“We are delighted to work with Warner Bros. on the release of these stamps,” said Postal Service Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Nagisa Manabe. “This has been an excellent partnership as we celebrate this fantastic movie franchise.”

The stamps, which feature many Harry Potter characters, and the Hogwarts School wax seal, go on sale today online at usps.com/stamps, at the Postal Store on eBay at
ebay.com/stamps, or by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724).

The stamps come in a variety of different packages. For more information, visit the Postal News website.

Hogwarts Express Ready To Hit The Rails At Universal Orlando

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The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter expansion is currently under way at Universal Orlando, and they were nice enough to pass along these photos of the iconic Hogwarts Express being place on the tracks.

The Hogwarts Express has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. Today, October, 24, 2013, Universal Orlando placed the iconic locomotive and train tender on the tracks between the two theme parks.

The Hogwarts Express has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. Today, October, 24, 2013, Universal Orlando placed the iconic locomotive and train tender on the tracks between the two theme parks.

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The Hogwarts Express has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort.  Today, October, 24, 2013, Universal Orlando placed the iconic locomotive and train tender on the tracks between the two theme parks.  Just like in the books and films – guests will be able to board the Hogwarts Express and travel between The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade, which opened in June 2010 at Islands of Adventure, and ‘London’ when The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley opens at Universal Studios Florida next year.

Thanks again to Universal Studios for the pics! Stay tuned for more news on the Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Expansion!