Archive for July, 2011

25 Fun Facts About the Props in Harry Potter

Jul 09, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Props-Sets

The Hollywood Reporter has released a list of 25 interesting facts about the props and sets used to make the Harry Potter films. Some facts include: 1.Daniel Radcliffe wore out 60-70 wands during the making of the Harry Potter films. 2. Every wand that you see in any of the Harry Potter films is created …read more!

Dan Radcliffe Interviewed by Total Film Indonesia

Jul 09, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

Thanks to DanRadcliffe.com, we have an excellent interview with Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) which will be featured in the magazine Total Film Indonesia. The interview touches on a variety of topics, but mostly Radcliffe’s work habits on the set of Harry Potter: After all this¦ you remain so polite, patient and enthusiastic ’ even to …read more!

New Profile Piece on J. K. Rowling: “How J. K. Changed the Face of Literature”

Jul 09, 2011

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

Stylist magazine has a new article which focuses on J. K. Rowling and how she contributed to “changing the face of literature” as well as a reflection on the evolution of Harry Potter’s popularity: It’s not simply publishing where Rowling’s effect has been felt; the way she handled the Potter books’ transformation into movies was …read more!

Video: Warner Bros. Release “Harry Potter – A Look Back”

Jul 09, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

Warner Bros. yesterday released an approximately five minute “Look Back” over the eight Harry Potter films. You can watch the video, which features clips from all the films, here on YouTube or embedded below. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” will be released on the 15th July.

Parade Magazine Highlights Quidditch and the Real Life People Who Play It

Jul 08, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Fans

There is a new article in Parade magazine which focuses on Harry Potter fans’ love of Quidditch, as well as those fans who became so enamored when reading about the sport that they decided to create a real life counterpart: Adapted from J.K. Rowling’s fierce flying matches, ground Quidditch”a cross between rugby, basketball, dodgeball, and …read more!

Pottermore Releases Two New Preview Screenshots for Hogwarts Express Pages

Jul 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

J.K. Rowling

Pottermore have released two new preview images from the pages for the Hogwarts Express via their Twitter account, the first showing the train and announcing: Fantastic! ‘The Hogwarts Express’ by J.K. Rowling is now unlocked. Now you can read this exclusive entry from J.K. Rowling in which she explains the history of the Hogwarts Express. …read more!

Tom Felton to Appear at Hollywood Cinemas in Naperville and Woodbridge Illinois

Jul 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Felton

Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) will be appearing at Hollywood Cinemas in Naperville, Illinois, and Woodbridge, Illinois to sign autographs and take photographs with fans who have purchased a ticket to see a film on that day. The actor will be appearing at Hollywood Blvd Cinema in Woodridge on both the 22nd and 24th of July …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” World Premiere Press Roundup

Jul 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

Following yesterday’s World Premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” in London’s Trafalgar Square, the news stories, quotes, videos and images keep on coming in. Below you can find a number of articles, some with video and audio, and don’t forget to have a look at Leaky’s images and video interviews from …read more!

Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum Announced as Next Destination for “Harry Potter: The Exhibition”

Jul 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Movies

Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced Sydney, Australia’s Powerhouse Museum as the next destination for Harry Potter: The Exhibition. The exhibition will open on the 19th November and will run until the 18th March, 2012. The Powerhouse Museum will be the first venue to host the exhibition outside of North America and the sixth venue to …read more!

Tom Felton Hosts “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Preview Saturday 9th July at 8/7c on TV Guide Network

Jul 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

A TV Guide Special “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Preview hosted by Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) will air this Saturday, 9th July at 8/7c on the US’ TV Guide Network. You can see clips from the preview here on the TV Guide website. The description promises interviews with cast, behind-the-scenes footage from …read more!



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