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The Prodigal Son Returns: Chris Rankin Filming as Percy Weasley for Deathly Hallows

Wed Nov 04 13:16:00 -0500 2009

In the wait before the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, our fandom debated...and debated...and debated on many topics, one being the possible return and redemption of Percy Weasley. When we learned the news that actor Chris Rankin was to return as Percy for the final Harry Potter movie, we were all delighted; today it is perhaps bittersweet news that we learn he is indeed filmin...

John Hurt to Film again as Ollivander this Month for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Wed Nov 04 12:48:00 -0500 2009

Actor John Hurt has made some new comments regarding his role as the mysterious wandmaker Mr. Ollivander for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Confirming his character will be in both films, John Hurt spoke to Rotten Tomatoes about filming again this month on the movie, as well as some frank comments on the studios in Britain, large franchises and more. Quotage:<>

<><>JH: I've filmed one, whic...

Tomy to Make Toys, Games, More for Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows

Thu Oct 29 11:21:00 -0400 2009

Harry Potter product watch continues today as we now have confirmation there will be new toys games and more for the upcoming two films of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Toy news Magazine reports that TOMY is the new European regional master toy licensee, and the three year deal "will see the company launch a range of action figures, games, electronic toys and role play items for <>Harry P...

Spoiler Alert: Report and Photos from Weasley Wedding in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Fri Oct 23 21:30:00 -0400 2009

Hang on everyone, there is a new report and photos online tonight detailing filming and the scene of Bill and Fleur's wedding from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Found at OhNoTheyDidnt via HP4U, the following link will take you to a highly spoiler filled report of the sequence from the movie, as well as news that apparently Madame Maxime is there with Hagrid. Notable in deta...

Audio Interview from Boston: Matt Lewis on Filming as Neville for Deathly Hallows and More

Thu Oct 22 15:29:00 -0400 2009

Some exciting news today out of Boston, where our own Melissa Anelli is attending press day for the opening of Harry Potter, the Exhibition in Boston. As reported previously Matt Lewis is at the event, and our Melissa brings word that Matt will begin filming scenes for the battle of Hogwarts in his role as Neville Longbottom starting next week for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and he no...

Bill Nighy and Shredding the Secrets of the Ministry of Magic

Wed Oct 21 06:47:00 -0400 2009

The always engaging Bill Nighy has given a new interview where he joked about the measures surrounding the script for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In humorous remarks, Bill Nighy, who will be portraying Ministry of Magic Rufus Scrimgeour said "that he had to shred his scripts to be on the safe side. "They kill you, if you leave your script lying around or leave it on the bus, you're de...

Swish and Flick on the Lights of Christmas with Warwick Davis

Sat Oct 17 08:14:00 -0400 2009

Actor Warwick Davis will be bringing a bit of holiday magic to those in the UK this year as the Professor Flitwick actor is set to turn on the holiday light display this year in Peterborough. The local paper reports "The Yaxley film star – who played Professor Filius Flitwick in the Harry Potter movies – will switch on the festive display on November 19 at 7pm...The stage will be placed outside...

Interview with a Death Eater on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Fri Oct 16 06:55:00 -0400 2009

There is a new interview online today with a young actor named James Williamson who has been cast as a Death Eater in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. While there is no name available for the follower of the Dark Lord, the Hertforshire Mecury reports "The 25-year-old, from Peartree Farm in Wood End, landed the role after going for an audition at Leavesden Studios in Watford. James is keepi...

Robbie Coltrane Prepares to Film as Hagrid for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Mon Oct 12 20:04:00 -0400 2009

As many of the adult cast are returning to film their parts for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, there are new comments from Robbie Coltrane who portrays Hagrid. Set to film for the final time in his role as the beloved groundskeeper of Hogwarts, Robbie Coltrane speaks to the thought of completing the series, and notes "I think the last few days are gonna be quite tough," the actor told th...

Warwick Davis On New Look Flitwick for the Harry Potter Films

Sun Oct 11 11:40:00 -0400 2009

For the over 15,000 of us who follow actor Warwick Davis on his official Twitter, we gained some insight on the change in appearance his character of Professor Flitwick has experienced during the course of the Harry Potter series. While we have heard some of this previous, Warwick Davis offered the following in a series of tweets this morning:
<><>.So many of you have asked me the 'New look Flitwick...

Trailer for Harry Potter Wizarding World DVD Game; Deathly Hallows Photos Due with Collector's Editions

Sun Oct 11 07:21:00 -0400 2009

As announced earlier, WB will be releasing Harry Potter: Wizarding World DVD game on December 1st, just a few days before the release of Half-Blood Prince and the special Ultimate Collector's editions DVDs. As such Amazon.com has a brand new trailer for the DVD game which you can see right here in our Video galleries. Last month we told of the details for the game which covers elements from Har...

Not Just the Big D: Harry Melling Talks Life after Dudley and Harry Potter

Tue Oct 06 06:08:00 -0400 2009

There is a new and rare interview online today in the Telegraph with actor Harry Melling better known to readers as Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter films. The young actor, who is currently appearing on stage in London with Fiona Shaw (who plays his mother, Harry's Aunt Petunia in the Potter films) discusses his career, life on the Potter films and his hopes for the future. The piece mentions...

Helen McCrory: WB is "letting out all the stops" with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Mon Oct 05 06:41:00 -0400 2009

Exciting news today in the form of a new interview with actress Helen McCrory. Speaking to UK Rotten Tomatoes, the actress discusses her role as Narcissa Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, confirming the cast will be doing a read-through today of the script for Part Two, the bulk of which is due to begin filming this month. She also says fans will be in for a treat with these fina...

Dame Maggie Smith on Her Fight with Breast Cancer, Filming Last Harry Potter and More

Sun Oct 04 17:24:00 -0400 2009

On this day when we in the fandom are celebrating Professor McGonagall's birthday, it is only fitting that we hear from the woman who brings this character so memorably to life on the screen: Dame Maggie Smith. The Times has released a brand new interview with this acclaimed actress, where she discusses her career, her role as the Head of Gryffindor in the Harry Potter films series (she noted s...

PotterCast 205: Nosey Neighbors

Wed Sep 30 00:06:00 -0400 2009

PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is here with the 205th episode of Potter fun, news, discussion, and more for your enjoyment. This episode features a special report from our own Melissa, who got an advance look at the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park in Orlando, Florida. First, Sue's News covers the LEGO Potter toys re-launch, Deathly Hallows filming news, upcoming ...