A & E and ITV Specials Due on Harry Potter

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A & E and ITV Specials Due on Harry Potter

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Posted by: sue

June 28, 2007, 02:06 AM

With the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows rapidly approaching, there are several television specials about the world of our favorite wizard due in the coming days.

First, cable station A&E is set to broadcast a new special called “The Hidden Secrets of Harry Potter” that will air July 8 at 10pm. Featuring Floo partner and HP Lexicon founder Steve Vander Ark, as well as authors and scholars John Granger and Janet Batchler, this show will take a closer look at the beloved Harry Potter book series.

Also, in the UK, channel ITV is set to air two specials about the upcoming film “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” The first, called “Harry Potter: Behind The Magic,” will feature behind the scenes footage and insights as well as cast interviews with Evanna Lynch, Imelda Staunton and Daniel Radcliffe among others.

The second special, “Harry Potter: The Costume Drama,” will focus on the costumes of the film and have interviews with cast members. Easier.com reports:

Costume designer Jany Temime reveals how the outfits go from script to screen for each film, starting with the young wizards and their school uniforms.
Rupert Grint discusses the apparently unassuming clothes he wears as Ron Weasley. And new character, Professor Dolores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton) explains why she’s in the pink.

On a less bright and light note, Death Eaters Lucius Malfoy (Jason Isaacs) and the evil Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham-Carter) explain how their costumes have been developed.

And there’s a word from the most evil of evil himself – Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes)

Thanks for the ITV tip Ryan!

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OMG!!! That’s sooo cool that Steve get’s some recognition!! I wonder if he’ll give a little shout out to Leaky… ;)

Anyway, that’s an interesting title. “The Hidden Secrets of Harry Potter”... I can’t wait for see it. I’m sooo watching it!! It will, of course, get me siked for the movie, which would be coming in 3 days at that time. Thanks for posting!! :)

Posted by Sean on June 28, 2007, 02:20 AM report to moderator

Now THERE’s a Harry Potter TV special I will watch! I’m going to recommend it to all my family members and friends who think I’ve gone over the bend for reading “children’s stories” at my age. I keep telling them that they are a University level education in Mythology. Perhaps if they see it on TV (nothing seems to be true unless it’s seen on TV… sigh) they’ll stop rolling their eyes at me.

I told my husband and he said “Isn’t that the site that’s always up on your computer??” I told him yup! It’s been either Lexicon or Leaky on one screen and the Encyclopedia Mythica or a zillion other myth, alchemy, astronomy and legend sites for several years now.

I do hope they mention the wonderous minds here at Leaky, for it has been because of both sites equally that I have learned so much.

Posted by Mom Weasley on June 28, 2007, 02:47 AM report to moderator

Any dates for the ITV specials?

Posted by sideofzen on June 28, 2007, 02:50 AM report to moderator

What, only Bellatrix is evil? Lucius will be furious.

Posted by F. N. Owl on June 28, 2007, 03:22 AM report to moderator

I hope gets the England one on the internet I would love to see it.

I will be watching the on the on A&E and looking forward to see the hard working Leaky people.

Posted by Gram Sybil on June 28, 2007, 03:28 AM report to moderator

Wow! I hope Leaky will put them up when they come out because not all of us have ITV. Wish I did.

Posted by kerri on June 28, 2007, 04:22 AM report to moderator

i am a new person at the web surfing thing saw Leaky checked out a few things thought it was great. well to the Leaky people i hope you post both AKA (A&E , ITV) because i have no TV.

PS. if any any of you comment readers are Dan &/ Rupert fans look for December Boys(DAN) &/ Driving Lessons (RUPERT)

Posted by hp book worm on June 28, 2007, 05:31 AM report to moderator

On that site it says to go to ITV.com for more info but I can’t find anything anywhere so I’ve emailed them to see if they can give us the air dates, and also whether they’re going to be doing a show about the OotP premiere like they did for GoF =)

Posted by Becca on June 28, 2007, 08:40 AM report to moderator

Hey where did my gravatar go? =(

Posted by Becca on June 28, 2007, 08:41 AM report to moderator

it would come on at 10pm on a sunday night when i have to get up at 4am monday morning for work….grrrr….oh, well. i’m sure it will come on again. :o)

Posted by Jessi on June 28, 2007, 10:10 AM report to moderator

Cool, I have ITV so I’ll definitely watch it.

Posted by Fran on June 28, 2007, 12:36 PM report to moderator

yeah make sure to update on the dates for the ITV shows, I’d hate to miss it. Great to see Steve giving his expert opinion instead of casual readers for a change

Posted by Kiwi McI on June 28, 2007, 12:37 PM report to moderator

just bringing up how Dumbledore’s costume is positively egregious. Wonder if they’ll mention that?

Posted by PensievePerson on June 28, 2007, 12:41 PM report to moderator

I just went on the A & E website and they don’t list the show at all. When are they going to put something up about it???

Posted by ellen on June 28, 2007, 02:17 PM report to moderator

Yes! I can’t wait to see it on ITV! I have been waiting for this for sooo long!!!!

Posted by Becky on June 28, 2007, 02:37 PM report to moderator

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