Special Previews of HBP DVD Extras on ABC Family Harry Potter Weekend in December

Nov 09, 2009

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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The ABC Family Channel will be hosting another Harry Potter Movie Weekend on December 4-6, featuring exclusive first looks at material to be found on the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD. According to a press release, “ABC Family will also be airing exclusive footage from “Creating the World of Harry Potter’ an eight-hour documentary series revealing the filmmaking magic behind all of the films in the series.” Additional behind the scenes sneak peeks will air, featuring actress Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood). In these clips, Miss Lynch will visit “the costume department and shows off some of her jewelry designs. Fans
can also go behind the scenes with the cast and crew to see how the
infamous Cave was created and what it took to bring the Inferi to the
big screen.” These special clips are set to air during broadcasts of the first four Harry Potter films throughout the weekend.

The press release goes on to say:

For the first time ever, uncover the intimate details, never-before-seen screen tests, inside stories by cast and filmmakers, and directors’ critical decisions behind the creation of Harry Potter’s world on screen. “Creating the World of Harry Potter” is only available in the “Harry Potter Ultimate Edition” series on Blu-ray and DVD. Each Ultimate Edition includes a one-hour feature from “Creating the World of Harry Potter” that highlights a unique aspect of the filmmaking process. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: Ultimate Edition” and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Ultimate Edition” available on Blu-ray and DVD December 8.

The dates and times for the ABC Family Harry Potter Weekend are as follows:

Friday, December 4

  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – 7:30-11:00 PM ET/PT

Saturday, December 5

  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – 12:30-4:00 PM ET/PT
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – 4:00-8:00 PM ET/PT
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – 8:00-11:00 PM ET/PT

Sunday, December 6

  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – 12:30-4:30 PM ET/PT
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – 4:30-7:30 PM ET/PT
  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – 7:30-11:00 PM ET/PT

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