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HP4U Set Report A Relief

Nov 13, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The fan site HP4U continues from October where they left off with Set Report #2 – with information about Dementors, Quidditch, Gary Oldman and other information that is quite a relief for those worrying about the film.

Extra Behind the Scenes Clip

Nov 13, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Extra has posted their Behind-the-Scenes clip. A bit about Emma’s obsession with hair, some celebrity spotting, and Dan on his role in the next films.

SPECIAL REPORT: TLC Visits the Set of Prisoner of Azkaban

Nov 13, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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On top of a day full of SO much excellent news – the start of the Second Annual Get A Clue Campaign and the release of the first Prisoner of Azkaban Trailer (which, don’t forget, hits theaters with Loony Tunes!) – we are very proud and happy to announce that this October, TLC took part …read more!

The Trailer is Here!

Nov 12, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Official Warner Bros. 500 K Windows Media 300K Windows Media 100 K Windows Media 56K Windows Media 500K Real Player 300K Real Player 100K Real Player 56K Real Player 500K Quicktime 300K Quicktime 100K Quicktime Thanks to G.V.Linares for pointing us in the right direction and the folks at Potterish.com for telling him. Backup Copies …read more!

The 2nd Annual “Get A Clue” Campaign

Nov 12, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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And while you’re shivering over the trailer… How We – That’s You – Made History Many of you will remember that, last year in December, Sotheby’s auctioned off a card on which JKR had handwritten 93 random words from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. All money earned through the Sotheby’s auction would …read more!

Trailers to be Posted on HarryPotter.com Tonight

Nov 12, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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We have received reports from a reliable source that the trailer will indeed be available on HarryPotter.com starting at 6:30pm PT/9:30pm ET/2:30am GMT tonight. Concurrently, one of our editors in NY saw a commerical that says tonight’s Extra TV entertainment program (a Warner Bros. subsidiary) will also air the trailer – there are rumors of …read more!

Drew Struzan Paints Potter Movie Posters

Nov 12, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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The Daily Yomiuri has an interesting article about artist Drew Struzan who has painted movie posters for the Star Wars series, the Indiana Jones series, E.T. as well as both Harry Potter movies (though I bet he did the posters for PoA as well).

JKR on the Simpsons Confirmed Nov. 23rd

Nov 12, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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It has been confirmed through TV listings and the Simpsons Archive that “The Regina Monologues” will be airing on Fox at 8pm ET on Sunday, November 23, 2003. Set your VCRs & DVRs and see the Simpsons meet J.K. Rowling in London!

PoA Trailer Released Tonight on Satellite 9:30pm EDT/2:30am GMT

Nov 12, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Warner Bros. Pictures announced that they will be sending the satellite feed containing the Harry Potter trailer in two feeds through London and Europe starting at 9:30pm EST/2:30am GMT today. Those of you with AOL accounts should also keep an eye out as with the last two films, they released the trailer to members of …read more!

HP Special Effects House Uses Linux

Nov 12, 2003

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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According to an article due out in Forbes Magazine’s November issue titled “Holding Up Hollywood; Special-effects makers love the ‘free’ Linux operating system”, special effects for the Harry Potter movies are created using the Open Source OS: Most of Hollywood’s big special-effects and animation companies now use Linux. DreamWorks, maker of Shrek and Sinbad, boasts …read more!



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