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Trio Film 2009 Children in Need Appeal

Fri Nov 20 17:25:00 -0500 2009

Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Rupert Grint (Ron) and Emma Watson (Hermione) are among the celebrities this year who have filmed a special appeal as part of the annual BBC Children in Need charity drive to help disadvantaged children in the UK. Broadcast earlier tonight on BBC1, thanks to our Order Partner RupertGrint.net, you can now see the video of their appeal at this link.

Thanks Rg.net!

J.K. Rowling Loves Butterbeer and More from Wizarding World of Harry Potter Sneak Peek

Fri Nov 20 16:55:00 -0500 2009

It's not often that we get to see the creator of the wonderful world of Harry Potter enjoying a bit of magical fun, so we are delighted to report a fun tidbit today. The video of the sneak peek of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD is now online, and in this piece which you can see here, there is this glimpse of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowl...

Gorgeous Artwork from First Two Harry Potter Ultimate Collector's Editions DVD Booklets

Fri Nov 20 16:41:00 -0500 2009

We have another treat for you today, this in the form of the scans from the booklets found in the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Ultimate Collector's Edition DVDs

Thanks to our own Erna, we can now show you in larger and very good quality scans of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows concept art including Malfoy Manor and now Shell Cottage....

WB Launches New Potions Game, Hogwarts Kit for More Entries in Road to Hogwarts Contest

Thu Nov 19 20:01:00 -0500 2009

Check it out! WB has now launched a new Perfect Potion Maker game to earn additional entries for the Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes. As seen on YahooKids (and open to play without entering the sweepstakes) you can make your own Potions or follow some of those recipes found on the site. Completion of the activity will earn you another entry for a chance to win a trip to the Grand Opening of the W...

Aerial Shots of City of Hunsbury England Filmed for Deathly Hallows

Thu Nov 19 19:49:00 -0500 2009

Thanks to TLC reader Emma, we know that the city of Hunsbury, England will feature in overhead shots for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Emma pointed us to this article which says:

"The Warner Brothers team went up in a helicopter to film aerial footage of the residential area last Thursday.As reported by this newspaper they had posted letters to residents asking them to leav...

Imelda Staunton as Umbridge: Back in Pink for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Thu Nov 19 19:35:00 -0500 2009

The always fabulous Imelda Staunton is the subject of a new profile in the Daily Mail. In the new interview she remarks on her return performance as the horrible ex-Professor Umbridge and her reign of (interrogation) terror in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, noting:

"Now, that is a great role,' she says with relish. 'It was wonderful playing this baddie dressed in pink, and t...

Rade Serbedzija Films First Scenes as Gregorovitch

Thu Nov 19 17:34:00 -0500 2009

Thanks to reader Petra for the heads up on this article from Croatia that says actor Rade Serbedzija has completed his first scenes as Wandmaker Gregorovitch for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In a rough translation of the piece, Mr. Serbedzija says that he has one scene with acclaimed actor Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) and praised the actor calling him "amazing." He also ...

Direct Links to Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets Ultimate Edition DVD Clips

Thu Nov 19 13:32:00 -0500 2009

WB has now released direct links to some great interview clips with then very young cast members from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Ultimate Edition DVDs. Also of interest are comments from the filmmakers on the special effects and more in the first two films. While we've seen these released (some just recently) we thought you mi...

WB Shop Special: Half-Blood Prince Bag from Comic Con with Harry Potter Purchase

Thu Nov 19 12:49:00 -0500 2009

As a special for Harry Potter fans, the official Warner Brothers shop is offering a free Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince tote bag with a $50.00 (USD) purchase via this link. Readers will recall we saw this great bag (photo here and here) earlier this summer at Comic Con; now is your chance to nab yours and take advantage of some early holiday sales at the same time. This offer is only go...

Screencaps of Entire Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD, Extras, Deleted Scenes

Wed Nov 18 15:03:00 -0500 2009

Check it out! Thanks to our wonderful galleries crew, especially Maria and Erna, we now have screencaps of the entire Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD, along with all of the deleted scenes and extras. Be sure to take time and go through the many wonderful stills; especially notable are those clearly showing the anguish in Tom Felton's (Draco) face and the checked emotions of Alan Rick...

First Look: Screencaps of Sneak Peek of Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Wed Nov 18 13:49:00 -0500 2009

Good news today! The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD has been released in several countries around the world already (Dec 8th for the US), and thanks to our own galleries crew and Erna, TLC can now show you the screencaps of the sneak peek section of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction. Check them out!

Among the new stills are those of Stuart Craig and the artist...

Doh! Dan Radcliffe Set to Dazzle in "Simpsons" Parody of "Twilight" Series

Wed Nov 18 11:59:00 -0500 2009

Here is a rather delicious bit news today, as Entertainment Weekly and MTV report that actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) will lend his voice for the hit animated series "The Simpson." In what is sure to be a sparkling performance ;) Dan will sport fangs of a sort for a parody episode based on the mega hit Twilight series where he will portray a character named Edmund (yes, really) "a boy vampi...

Bonnie Wright Joins Twitter

Tue Nov 17 11:37:00 -0500 2009

As the thousands of us who follow actor Matt Lewis (Neville) on Twitter already know, we learned some good news this morning: his fellow Harry Potter co-star, actress Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) is now on Twitter. You can follow Bonnie at this link.

Thanks Matt :)

New HBP DVD Video: Stunt Training for Rupert Grint, our King

Tue Nov 17 10:03:00 -0500 2009

O.K., this is cool: a new video excerpt is now online from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD hosted by Matt Lewis (Neville) and Alfie Enoch (Dean) showing the stunt training actor Rupert Grint did for his role as Ron Weasley, Quidditch Keeper. We also enjoyed seeing the crown on his t-shirt, for indeed, Weasley is our King ;)

The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD is being...