Archive for June, 2010

The End of Harry Potter “Hasn’t Sunk In Yet” for Tom Felton

Jun 11, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Felton

In a recent article Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) speaks about how though he’s finished filming all the Harry Potter movies the fact that the series is over “hasn’t sunk in yet” for him: “‘I was expecting this big emotional breakdown but instead the first AD (assistant director) got out the microphone and listed the names …read more!

Behind the Scenes Video of LEGO Harry Potter Video Game Online

Jun 10, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Video Games

Warner Bros. and TT Games sent over a brand new behind the scenes look at the forthcoming LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 – 4 video game, which can now be viewed in our galleries right here. An accompanying press release notes: This new behind-the-scenes video explores the spellbinding characters and their unique abilities. Witness Harry’s …read more!

Reminder: PotterCast at Infinitus this July; Conference Registration Closes June 22

Jun 10, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

PotterCast

A reminder today that PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, will be hosting a live podcast event at Universal Orlando Resort, the home of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, as part of the Infinitus 2010 Harry Potter fan conference taking place July 15 – 18. Taking place on Saturday, July 17 at 12 …read more!

Tom Felton Guest on Craig Ferguson Show Tonight (Updated with Video)

Jun 09, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Felton

This evening, actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) is set to be a guest on the late night US talk show, The Late Late show with Craig Ferguson. As our friends at FeltBeats.com report that actress Kyra Sedgwick (“The Closer”) is also scheduled to be a guest on the show, which airs at 12:35am EST (Thursday …read more!

More Information on “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” Video Game

Jun 09, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Video Games

A recent article from GameSpot describes some of the details from the “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” E3 demo, including some of the spells players will have access to: “Stupefy was just the beginning of the spells we encountered. Calling up a radial menu, we could switch among six different spell attacks on the fly. Each …read more!

Dan Radcliffe to Present at the 2010 Tony Awards June 13

Jun 09, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Radcliffe

Harry Potter actor Dan Radcliffe is slated to be a presenter at the 2010 Tony Awards, according to a report on People Magazine. Presenting the award for the Best Featured Actress, Mr. Radcliffe will appear alongside actress Katie Holmes at the annual award ceremony for the best of theater.As readers will also recall, the young …read more!

Child Refugee Wins Role in “Deathly Hallows: Part 1”

Jun 09, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Fans

Harry Potter fan Margotu Margai, who led a difficult childhood in war-torn Sierra Leone, has now landed a role in “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” as a Hufflepuff student. Margai, who is nineteen, says of the experience: “It’s so surreal. I’ve read all the books and seen all the Harry Potter films but I’m still trying …read more!

Spreading the Harry Love

Jun 09, 2010

Posted by: SuperJenn

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Recently, a few friends of mine have asked me to make them Hogwarts house robes. Normally I refuse these kinds of requests, or make a joke and laugh them off, knowing that the person doesn’t wholeheartedly want the item and that I don’t really want to make it for nothing. But being Harry Potter related, …read more!

More Details on LEGO Harry Potter Years 1 – 4 Game

Jun 08, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Video Games

In addition to the xBox 360 demo video we told you about two days ago, we now have a review of the game from Ray Willmott, which provides an overall assessment of the demo: “Might, magic and majesty. That’s one way to describe Travellers Tales’ Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4. The demo was launched on …read more!

Talk “Deathly Hallows” Trailer on a Live PotterCast Today!

Jun 08, 2010

Posted by: Mel

PotterCast

Today, at 9 PM EST, PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, will be live and discussing the new Deathly Hallows trailer. Send in your reactions to the trailer, as well as any questions you might have to [email protected] on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. PotterCast also welcomes any video reactions to the trailer responses you’d …read more!



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