New Photo of McGonagall from "Half-Blood Prince"

A new photo from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has now surfaced online. Bearing an official WB logo, this looks to be a new still of Professor McGonagall, as portrayed by actress Dame Maggie Smith. You can see this photo here in our galleries.


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Two New Photos from the "Half-Blood Prince" Film

Two new images from the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" film have surfaced online this evening.  The first image shows Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley in a swampy marsh outside The Burrow, while the second shows Professor McGonagall, with wand pointing to the sky, surrounded by Hogwarts students and staff in the courtyard.

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New HBP Cave Scene Image and More

Thanks to our Order partner Rupert Grint.net, we have a host of high res images from the newly released UK Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince sticker book to show you. Of interest is a new image from the cave scene with Dumbledore and Harry, as well as a new look at the Horcruxes of the ring, locket, diary and Nagini. Also new is a montage of Snape and potion making book, GryffindoContinued...

New Scans from 2009 HBP Calendar Include Attack on Burrow

New photos from the 2009 “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” calendar surfaced online today, and include this new look at the attack on the Burrow. The scene, which has been confirmed previously by the producers of the film, shows Arthur Weasley (Mark Williams), Remus Lupin (David Thewlis) and Harry (Dan Radcliffe), with a burning building and fire all around. Also of interest is Continued...

New Photos of Ron, Lavender, Bellatrix, Dumbledore and More

Several retailers have now uploaded new images from some of the 2009 Harry Potter calendars. Danilo.com and Amazon.com both have new images from the 2009 Square Calendar as well as the Slim Calendar. As seen here in our galleries, you can see the front cover with the Trio, and the back cover featuring new photos of Ron, Lavender Brown, Harry and Ginny, Slughorn, Snape, Professor Dumbl

First Look: Narcissa Malfoy at Spinner's End, News that First Draft of "Deathly Hallows" Turned In

As the fallout continues from the stunning announcement yesterday by Warner Bros to reschedule the release of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” to July 17, 2009, the publicity machine had already been in place, including the upcoming feature on the sixth film that is due in the new issue of Entertainment Weekly. In a lengthy profile that features actor Dan Radcliffe as Harry Pot

Better (and One New) High Res Photos of Quidditch Ron, Draco Malfoy

Last week we saw a slew of new photos from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, including some that had been released to MSN Mexico and other international outlets. Today, Warner Bros has sent us larger high res versions of a few, including this of Quidditch Keeper Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint), a photo of a brooding Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton), and this photo that shows Professor McGonaContinued...

Luna Lovegood Makes a Spectacle of Herself in "Half-Blood Prince"

Absolutely hilarious: Our first look at Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, wearing those Spectre glasses from the Quibbler. Luna Lovegood is portrayed in the Harry Potter films by actress Evanna Lynch. The new photo was one of two that AOL Moviefone now has online from the movie, the second is this photo of Harry and Professor McGonagall (Dame Maggie Smith).

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Magge Smith Diagnosed with Cancer; Prognosis "looks good"

The Telegraph has reported today that Dame Maggie Smith, known to Potter film fans as Prof. McGonagall, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has had a tumor removed and has undergone a course of chemotherapy; the prognosis “looks good,” a friend of hers told the paper.

Everyone on staff at, and, we’re sure, reading Leaky wishes this fine actress a double measure of luck and healt

My Boy Jack, Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith Nominated for Broadcast Press Awards

Several actors from the Harry Potter films have been nominated for awards regarding their work in movies seen in the UK. The 34th annual Broadcasting Press Guild Awards have been announced, and gaining mention in the “Single Drama” category was the UK television movie My Boy Jack, starring Dan Radcliffe (HarryPotter). Also singled out was Dame Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall) in the

Dan Radcliffe Attends Theater Awards in London

Previously we told you a number of actors from the Harry Potter films were winners at the annual Theatregoers’ Choice Awards. Those awards were formally presented tonight in London, with actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) in attendance. Dan was a winner for his performance in “Equus,” with Dame Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall) and Fiona Shaw (Aunt Petunia) also winners for their wor

Radcliffe, Shaw, Smith Win Theater Awards

Congratulations are in order tonight for several members of the Harry Potter films for their work on the British stage. The annual Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers’ Choice Award winners have now been announced, with actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) winning the “London Newcomer of the Year” for his performance in the play Equus. Equus was also named “Best Play -Revival” and the “AKA The

Filming Continues at Gloucester Cathedral for "Half-Blood Prince," Video Now Online

UPDATE: There are two new photos now online, of actor Dan Radcliffe and Rupert Grint departing after completing filming. In addition, the BBC has new video of the filming at the Cathedral, including footage of David Yates (who says filming is going really well) and Alan Rickman departing the set. To watch, click here, then where it says "Watch: Harry Potter Filming."

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Filming for Half-Blood Prince Set for Gloucester Cathedral

Location filming for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is set to take place again at Gloucester Cathedral in the UK. This is Gloucester is reporting today that crews from the sixth Harry Potter film are preparing for the filming which is due to take place shortly at the noted Cathedral which has served as a backdrop in previous Harry Potter films, such as Chamber of Secrets. The

Happy Birthday, Maggie Smith

Everyone, please join us as we toast Dame Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall) who is celebrating her 73rd birthday today. Cheers to you Dame Maggie!