There are a few random pieces of cast news relating to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince today, as well as a rumor alert on another possible time frame for the release of a teaser trailer. First to the rumor: TLC has received multiple reports from people who work at theaters here in the US, including ones such as Regal Cinemas, that claim a “Half-Blood Prince” teaser trailer is due to be shown before the new Batman film, The Dark Knight when it opens nationwide on July 18. Please note, this possible date has long been floated about the internet, with the rumors increasing of course as the summer moves along and there has not yet been an official HBP trailer released. To add to this, there are also new reports that a clip or perhaps that Harry Potter montage that was shown last week in Amsterdam, is to be shown at the upcoming Comic-Con in San Diego the weekend of July 24-27 during the WB panel. As exciting as all of this is, please keep this very much in the rumor department for now, as we are working hard to confirm all of this and will update as we can.
In other news, our friends at Snitchseeker.com emailed to let us know that Sky magazine in the UK has a very brief mention of a visit to the set of Half-Blood Prince. While there is no news in the short article regarding the actual film, there is a photo of Rupert Grint, who mentions again he has bought an ice cream truck, and a note about Emma Watson who apparently said she is interested in attending Cambridge University.
Also, an actor by the name of Rod Hunt has apparently been cast in the role of Death Eater Rowle for “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” Again, these various casting reports we’ve heard over the past few months remain unconfirmed for the time being (and no guarantee they will make it to the final cut of the film), and we will update once WB releases the final cast list for the sixth Harry Potter film.
Well eblack – I’d go with you if I knew where you lived. You’re being tongue in cheek about bringing a 7 year old to The Dark Knight – right? They’d probably have nightmares for months (at least both my 7 and 8 yr. old would) – totally not worth the $20.00!
A teaser trailer on July 18th? That is just ridiculous. It’s definitely the longest we’ve ever had to wait for a teaser. If a trailer does come out on that day, I really hope it’s a full one.
Yeah, I’m done with my own previous impatience; I’m just feeling a little defeated, I guess. It is pretty much a given that WB put the HBP trailer before TDK, which is going to be a huge block-buster anyway (may not do as well as expected because of Heath Ledger’s death, but having the HBP trailer before it will bring more audiences).
My luck, I’ll probably end up getting scheduled to work all that weekend because of my impossible boss. :(
Wow, what a ridiculously long wait for a 1 minute teaser trailer. If the WB is smart, it will release a full trailer (or at least one that is the length b/w a teaser and full one). Scores of HP fans will be outraged, if the trailer that they’ve been waiting for FOREVER, is anything less than spectacular. 17 days to go!!!
Baby Tom Riddle actor looks adorable! Can’t wait to see him all evil’d up.
Also @ FraA I’m also wodering when HBP is being released in Australia. I’ve seen a whole bunch of different dates. I’m really hoping it’s not december 11th though! That’s such a long wait. I don’t think I’m patient enough for that. And I also REALLY REALLY hope this trailor is being released with TDK. Cos that’s really soon and it will make me super duper happy to see it, we’ve waited so long!
Well…while we’re waiting for the trailer…impatiently…Has anyone else noticed that WB haven’t even made an official poster nor an official website for the film?? I mean…have they forgotten about HP? We’re still here!!!!!!!
well batman will be a great movie, i hope it get better winth the HBP trailer…. not like th rumor that it will appear in get smart movie that i only would see for hbp and lucky of me i didn’t hav to…..
Theory as to why (WB) have taken so long [or are TAKING so long] to release the teaser/trailer: Perhaps it is that they want the Teaser/Trailer, for HBP, to be on a movie that is SURE to be a “blockbuster” so they can reach a wider audience! JMO
I’ve never gotten caught up in the Let’s-See-The-Trailer-NOW thing. I enjoy the films, but I just don’t care when the trailers are released. Something must be lacking in my DNA. LOL.
@ eblack, love your comment about your 7-year old. You have a very enterprising daughter! LOL!
Harry frowned. He thought it was a bit rich of Uncle Vernon to call anyone "dumpy," when his own son, Dudley, had finally achieved what he'd been threatening to do since the age of three, and become wider than he was tall.
Well eblack – I’d go with you if I knew where you lived. You’re being tongue in cheek about bringing a 7 year old to The Dark Knight – right? They’d probably have nightmares for months (at least both my 7 and 8 yr. old would) – totally not worth the $20.00!