Some images of what the Pottermore site will look like:
From the Press Release:
For this groundbreaking collaborative project, J.K. Rowling has written extensive new material about the characters, places and objects in the much-loved stories, which will inform, inspire and entertain readers as they journey through the storylines of the books. Pottermore will later incorporate an online shop where people can purchase exclusively the long-awaited Harry Potter eBooks, in partnership with J.K. Rowling’s publishers worldwide, and is ultimately intended to become an online reading experience, extending the relevance of Harry Potter to new generations of readers, while still appealing to existing fans. As the Pottermore Shop develops, it is intended that it should
include further products designed specifically for Harry Potter fans, offering a potential outlet for Sony products and services related to Pottermore. In keeping with Harry Potter’s international appeal, the site will launch in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish, with more languages to follow.
In the new website, the storyline will be brought to life with sumptuous newly-commissioned
illustrations and interactive ‘Moments’ through which you can navigate, starting with the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s (Sorcerer’s) Stone. On entering, you choose a magic username and begin your experience. As you move through the chapters, you can read and share exclusive writing from J.K. Rowling, and, just as Harry joins Hogwarts, so can you. You visit Diagon Alley, get sorted into a house, cast spells and mix potions to help your house compete for the House Cup.
From 23rd
June, fans can submit their email addresses to www.pottermore.com in order to be
contacted by the site following the opening of registration on 31st July, Harry Potter’s birthday.
On 31st July, an online challenge will be launched on www.pottermore.com. 1 million of those
successfully completing it will be granted early access to the Beta version of the website, enabling
them to help put finishing touches before it opens to all in October 2011. Details of the challenge will be revealed on 31st July
UGH. OH EM GIZZLE.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for this, really, I can't. I was heartbroken when the series had ended, my whole childhood had passed with the Harry Potter books.
This.
This is my new way of striving. Heck yea.