Archive for May, 2009

New TV Spot for Half-Blood Prince Airs During Grey’s Anatomy

May 14, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

A new TV spot for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince aired tonight during the program Grey’s Anatomy on ABC. Most of the footage contained has been released in previous trailers, including the black smoke wisps of the attacking Death Eaters, Harry yelling ‘Fight back you coward’ and more. More television promos are likely to …read more!

New EA Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince Video Game Website Launched

May 14, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Video Games

EA, makers of the Harry Potter video games, tonight formally launched the re-designed website for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Game. Featuring a whole new look, there are downloads, screenshots, wallpapers and photos from the game, as well as features and new photos of the Trio of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. You can …read more!

Bother! A Live PotterCast with Potter Puppet Pals Tonight!

May 14, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

PotterCast

UPDATE: The show has now concluded, thanks so much to all who joined us! Bother Bother its a great joy for us actually tonight as PotterCast is delighted to be joined by Neil Cicierega and the Potter Puppet Pals for a very special live broadcast. Tonight the very funny and talented creator of the hugely …read more!

LeakyCon Important Reminders and More

May 14, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

LeakyCon

Just a few days from LeakyCon 2009, and we have a couple of reminders: First, we have noticed a number of you have not connected your reservation at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers with the conference; the only way to get our block room rate is to do this. Make your reservation here …read more!

Photos of a Few Models Used for Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park Now Online

May 14, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Movies

Check it out: Orlando Attractions magazine has posted some new photos of the models used as a basis for structures that are being built at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park in Orlando Florida. At this link, you can see a gorgeous model of the Hogwarts Castle, a building that will be the …read more!

Confirmed: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Video Game Due June 30

May 14, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

Several weeks ago TLC first reported the news, and today it’s officially confirmed: EA will release the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game on June 30th here in North America. In a press release, it reads In the game of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, players will return to Hogwarts to help …read more!

Location Filming for Shell Cottage Day Four Updates

May 14, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

DH Film

Location filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows continues today for scenes involving Shell Cottage. Due to inclement weather yesterday some work was done indoors in the Pembrokeshire area, however as seen here via Wales Online, the cast took time out for a bit of joyriding on the beach, and the Press Association and …read more!

Vern Troyer for CGI Dobby in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?

May 13, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

DH Film

We have another look today at location filming photos from Shell Cottage courtesy of TLC reader Victoria. As noted below, she was present for the filming of the Shell Cottage scenes for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows yesterday in Wales. Also present was her sister Nadean Jarvis who owns Panache Imagery. Special for the …read more!

Happy Birthday, Robert Pattinson

May 13, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Actor Birthdays

Happy Birthday wishes go out today to actor Robert Pattinson, who portrayed the character of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film. Mr. Pattinson is celebrating his 23rd birthday today. Cheers to you, Robert!

Behind the Scenes Report from Shell Cottage Filming on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

May 13, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

DH Film

As we’ve been reporting location filming is ongoing for scenes involving Shell Cottage in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Yesterday, TLC reader Victoria went to the set, and was able to watch almost ten hours of the event on Freshwater Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales. While there, Victoria was able to get some wonderful behind …read more!



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