Friday, July 3, 2009

Twilight script was once eyed by Harry Potter director MTV News has learned that Chris Columbus took a glance at the script for Twilight at the beginning of the adaptation process. "I guess I did read a script early on," says the director. "But I was doing something else." He says he doesn't regret leaving Harry Potter, though he admits that it's a strange feeling to see the new films come out with different directors. [more...] Source:  MTV

Harry Potter location uncovered in Bracknell A 10-year-old boy found proof the new Harry Potter movie is being filmed in Bracknell's Swinley Forest in Berkshire, England. The boy discovered papers entitled 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Call-sheet 78 Revised' lying on the ground in the area. Security guards had denied the guaranteed blockbuster was being shot there. [more...] Source:  Bracknell Forest Standard, UK

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Buy Half-Blood Prince tickets online and get free soundtrack song Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince doesn't open until two weeks, but Fandango is already reporting strong advance ticket sales. And everyone who buys an advance ticket for Harry Potter on Fandango will receive a free iTunes download of the song Friends and Love, from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince soundtrack. [more...] Source:  Wizard News

Bill Nighy joins cast of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Every other major British actor seems to have a part in the Harry Potter series, so why not Bill Nighy? The actor tells The Independent that he's just nabbed a part in the final film(s) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Who's he going to play? The speculation is currently that he'll be playing new Minister of Magic Rufus Scrimgeour. [more...] Source:  /Film

Harry Potter: The Exhibition coming to a town near you "Harry Potter: The Exhibition" is on tour! The 10,000-sq. ft. exhibit offers fans an up-close look inside Harry Potter's magical world, and features more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the films, including Harry's original wand and eyeglasses, elaborate outfits from the Yule Ball, and Gryffindor school uniforms. [more...] Source:  Extra

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Half-Blood Prince Soundtrack to include 5.1 audio and extras New Line Records will release the original motion picture soundtrack for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on digital and CD Tuesday, July 14. In a first for a Harry Potter film soundtrack, it will be an enhanced CD giving fans a free digital download of the entire soundtrack in 5.1 Surround Sound audio, along with bonus exclusive content. [more...] Source:  Wizard News

Monday, June 29, 2009

Daniel Radcliffe is just like Harry Daniel Radcliffe says he and his most famous character, Harry Potter, are very similar and even his mum comments on their likenesses. He said, "When she read the sixth book she noticed that Harry argues in the kind of irritating, pedantic way that I argue. She thought Harry and I were getting closer and closer together at that point." [more...] Source:  STV

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Jessie Cave talks about smooching Rupert Grint It was months between Jessie Cave's first open call audition and finding out that the 22-year-old Londoner had nabbed the part of Lavender Brown. While waiting to see the finished film herself, Cave talked about scaring Rupert Grint, who plays Lavender's sweetheart Ron, and the actors' first kiss. [more...] Source:  Los Angeles Times

Video: New Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince clip Yet another clip from the upcoming Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, has made its way onto the Internet, and you can see it here. It includes about ten seconds of a funny scene that has not yet been included in any trailer or promo clips for the film. [more...] Source:  Celebuzz

Interview: Arthur Weasley speaks Mark Williams, Arthur Weasley in the Harry Potter films, noted that in J.K. Rowling's books, his character was the only normal (if you can call it that) father figure in the whole series. A regular guy with a wand, who happens to be a double-agent, Weasley was perfect for Williams. In a new interview, Mark says he was a fan of the books before he was cast. [more...] Source:  Los Angeles Times

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Devon Murray brings more Irishness to Harry Potter Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the latest installment in the Potter film franchise, is set to hit theaters in the UK this July 17, Devon Murray will return as Seamus Finnigan. Murray's character has been featured every Potter film to date, and has launched the young Irish actor, who's now 20 years old, into superstardom. [more...] Source:  Irish Central

Luna Lovegood on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 17 year old Irish actress Evanna Lynch plays Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter, including the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In a new interview, when asked is there any part of the whole experience she has never told anyone about before, Lynch demurs before confessing. "Maybe I shouldn't say this, because it might get me in trouble. But..." [more...] Source:  Irish Central

DVD slump might weaken Half-Blood Prince sales Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be released July 15, and expectations are that it will be one of the year's biggest blockbusters. But the movie world that Half-Blood Prince will enter is very different from the one of its predecessor. Over the last two years, DVD sales, which have long propped up the movie business, have sharply declined. [more...] Source:  Los Angeles Times

Monday, June 22, 2009

David Yates on splitting up Potter: Expect a cliffhanger It's easy to assume that Warner Bros. split the final Harry Potter film into two for monetary reasons. Yet, readers of the novels may note just how necessary it is to split the adaptation of the last book in two. Now as the flick is filming, director David Yates is letting out details onf just how he plans to break it up. [more...] Source:  Cinema Blend

Monday, June 15, 2009

Director David Yates talks about Half-Blood Prince Having changed the cinematic Harry Potter landscape with the universally acclaimed fifth installment, Order of the Phoenix, director David Yates returns to helm Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In a new interview, Yates discusses what's it like doing the film, and why he describes the story as "love, potions and rock 'n' roll." [more...] Source:  Business Mirror

New TV spots and photos for Half-Blood Prince Three new TV spots and some behind the scenes photos for the sixth Harry Potter film have now become available. Unfortunately, the last two have no been made available online yet so they are from folks who unsteadily used their cameras to capture what they saw on television. [more...] Source:  Screen Rant

Stars swipe souvenirs from Potter set Cast and crew of the Harry Potter franchise have reportedly begun swiping souvenirs from the set as filming on the final instalment comes to an end. Stars including Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint are said to be among those claiming memorabilia from the set in Leavesden Studios, Hertfordshire. [more...] Source:  Digital Spy

Harry Potter costumes up for auction 250 lots of film and TV costumes from the archives of Angels the Costumiers go under the hammer later this week. Outfits from Harry Potter and Doctor Who will be up for sale at the auction, at Bonhams in London on June 16. Angels the Costumiers was established in 1840 and boasts a warehouse containing more than five million costumes. [more...] Source:  BBC News

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Harry Potter train rolls into Paris The cast of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince have arrived in France on-board a very special train to promote the new film. Actors and animals from the movie will tour the country, stopping at 11 towns. In addition to the human stars, including Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright and Oliver and James Phelps, Harry's owl Hedwig and Hagrid's dog are also taking the tour. [more...] Source:  Channel 4, UK

Monday, June 1, 2009

Rupert Grint named Hot Sidekick by Rolling Stone As part of its 2009 hot list, Rolling Stone has dubbed Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movies, its hot sidekick of the year. Grint, who just turned 21, has spent nearly half his life on the Potter movie sets. He said, "It has been really weird. I feel like I've completely changed really quickly." [more...] Source:  Reelz Channel

Dan Radcliffe says scenes aren't exciting Daniel Radcliffe has said that filming scenes in his movie roles is not at all. The Harry Potter star recorded his first scene with Teresa Palmer in 2007's December Boys, while he also appeared on stage in Equus. Radcliffe said, "It is not in the least bit exciting, no matter how beautiful the girl is." [more...] Source:  Digital Spy

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Harry Potter and Twlight stars to present at MTV Movie Awards At the 2009 MTV Movie Awards this Sunday, New Moon stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner will introduce the first ever trailer for their Twilight sequel. And Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint will present, live from England, a never-before-seen clip from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. [more...] Source:  MTV

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Contest to award Harry Potter set visit To mark the re-release of the first five Harry Potter films on Blu-Ray and DVD this summer, Warner Home Video is offering one lucky fan the chance to visit the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The winner will spend time with the film crew and may even have the opportunity to meet members of the cast. [more...] Source:  Press Association

Croatian actor cast in final Harry Potter film It has been announced that Croatian-born actor and director Rade Serbedzija will have a role in the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows film. His role would be small but very interesting, Serbedzija said, and added, "I am going to play the role of a wizard who makes swords with special power." Could this be Gregorovitch? [more...] Source:  Croatian Times

Monday, May 25, 2009

Rumor: Half-Blood Prince to have 153 minute runtime According to HPANA, a foreign Warner Bros. distributor has stated the runtime for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to be 153 minutes (2 hours, 33 minutes). While certainly not confirmed, this would put it in line with previous films in the series and producers' comments over the years about limiting each film to around that length. [more...] Source:  HPANA

Another new featurette trailer released for Half-Blood Prince Warner Bros. Pictures has released yet another special featurette movie trailer for their upcoming Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince film due to hit the theaters July 15. In This trailer we see more exclusive clips, plus interviews from Michael Gambon, Daniel Radcliffe, director David Yates, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. [more...] Source:  On The Flix

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Copy of Deathly Hallows script locked away over theft fears A copy of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" script has been moved to a safe house in an attempt to prevent thieves from getting a hold of it. The fact has been revealed by Devon Murray, the script's owner and the actor portraying Seamus Finnegan in the "Harry Potter" series, when speaking to The Herald. [more...] Source:  Ace Showbiz

Video: Two more TV spots for Half-Blood Prince Two more TV spots for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" have been made available for viewing pleasure by Warner Bros. Pictures. One of the television promos has been aired on both ABC and FOX networks. Warner Bros. Pictures will distribute the movie in U.S. on July 15. [more...] Source:  Ace Showbiz

Fan's on the set report of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows CBBC Press Packer Molly lives close to where part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was being filmed, and she got to go behind the scenes. "When I arrived at the Harry Potter set I was really excited. I saw where Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson had their trailers and they looked really nice." [more...] Source:  CBBC Newsround

Harry Potter recruits New Moon actor Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays the leader of the Volturi vampire council in "New Moon," is reported to now be cast as the Dark wizard, Gellert Grindelwald, who is a magician and childhood friend of Dumbledore's in the final Potter film, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". The two "Deathly Hallows" installments are currently filming in England. [more...] Source:  On The Flix

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