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Followup: Nicholas Hooper Confirms He Will Not Score Deathly Hallows

Jul 16, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

DH Film

Several days ago we first told you Harry Potter producer David Heyman publicly stated the rumors were true and they were in talks with legendary composer John Williams about returning to score Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Quotage: “We have talked to John Williams and a lot of it will depend on his schedule …read more!

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Takes in 58.4 Million Opening Day

Jul 16, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

There are new totals today marking the financial success of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Variety is reporting that Warner Bros has announced that HBP “grossed a magical $58.4 million from 4,275 theaters as it opened Wednesday at the domestic B.O., including a potent $22.2 million in midnight shows.” The piece also notes that …read more!

Video: Time Magazine and Ten Questions Answered by Dan Radcliffe

Jul 16, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Radcliffe

Check it out. Time Magazine has released this new video interview with actor Dan Radcliffe who answers ten questions from fans. In the article version, you can see a new (handsome) photo of Dan, plus read some of the responses which include a very candid response on the character of Harry Potter: What do you …read more!

Interview Roundup: Wright, Grint and Felton

Jul 15, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

We have a few quick interviews to update you on tonight. First actor Rupert Grint is the subject of two new interviews: here with Parade.com, and video of his guest appearance on the CBS Morning Show. Next, thanks to Teen.com who let us know about a nice video interview with actress Bonnie Wright who discusses …read more!

Recap: Filming of Malfoy Manor and More from Set of Deathly Hallows with BBC Radio One

Jul 15, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

DH Film

RECAP: Last week during the UK premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince we heard from actor Jason Isaacs and others that filming scenes for Malfoy Manor in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows would be taking place this week. Today, as noted below, UK BBC Radio One DJ Edith Bowman broadcast live from …read more!

Catch the New Half-Blood Prince Quidditch Widget from EA

Jul 15, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

Attention Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game fans! EA has now launched a fun new Quidditch Training Widget. You can download it here, or play online here as EA says that fans can “test your reflexes on dodging Bludgers, shooting the Quaffle and grabbing the Snitch. Challenge your friends and find out who …read more!

Variety: Half-Blood Prince Takes in 20 Million at Midnight Showings, Beats Dark Knight Update: Now 22 Million

Jul 15, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

Well those sold-out showings at midnight certainly proved popular: Variety is reporting that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was a huge hit, “taking in as much as $20 million when opening at 12:01 a.m. Wedneday at the domestic B.O., according to early estimates.That figure beats the $18 million earned in midnight runs by Warners’ …read more!

Popular Mechanics on Special Effects Used in Half-Blood Prince

Jul 15, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

Popular Mechanics has a new article online today that gives some new insight regarding the special effects used for two scenes in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince done by Double Negative. As seen in the many trailers and clips from the film, HBP features an attack on the Millennium Bridge in London, England to …read more!

BBC Radio One Harry Potter Day Now Live, Due From Set of Deathly Hallows, Video with Dan, Emma

Jul 15, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

DH Film

As we’ve reported several times previously, to celebrate Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince WHICH IS IN THEATERS RIGHT NOW, UK BBC Radio One is holding an all day marathon Harry Potter Day today, featuring new interviews due from the cast during the day. Also as noted before DJ Edith Bowman will soon be broadcasting …read more!

Jim Broadbent Confirms Return as Slughorn for Deathly Hallows

Jul 15, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

DH Film

The BBC has a new interview with actor Jim Broadbent about his role as Professor Horace Slughorn for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince where speaks very highly of the Trio of Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. “I’ve worked with younger, they didn’t seem young, they’re quite grown up now and quite sophisticated …read more!



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