Harry Potter News

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Receives Nominations from Visual Effects Society

Jan 09, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

The Visual Effects Society has nominated “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” in five of its categories for their 10th annual VES Awards. The categories include: Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Feature Motion Picture Captain America: The First Avenger Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ” Part 2 Pirates of the …read more!

Steven Spielberg Recalls His Early Involvement with the Harry Potter films

Jan 09, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Movies

Digital Spy has published excerpts from an interview director Steven Spielberg gave regarding his early involvement with the development of the first Harry Potter film. Spielberg told BBC Breakfast that he was given the opportunity to direct the Harry Potter films, and worked on developing the series for 5 to 6 months with screenwriter Steve …read more!

Happy Birthday, Severus Snape!

Jan 09, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Character Birthdays

According to J.K. Rowling’s calendar, today marks what would have been Prof. Severus Snape’s 52nd birthday. Let’s all take a moment to raise our glasses of butterbeer to honor a very brave man.

Video: “The Woman in Black” Set Interview

Jan 07, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

A new, very interesting video of set interviews for “The Woman in Black” has appeared online. The video discusses the impetus behind filming “The Woman in Black,” as well as the legacy of Hammer Films. Dan Radcliffe, his co-stars Ciaran Hinds (Aberforth Dumbledore) and Janet McTeer, James Watkins (director), Susan Hill (the author of the …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Wins Golden Tomato Award

Jan 06, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Film Awards

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” became the first Harry Potter film to receive the Golden Tomato award for being the best reviewed major film at Rotten Tomatoes in 2011. The final Potter film received a 96% rating. The rating was determined from over 200 reviews written by critics. While the thought of winning a Golden Tomato …read more!

UPDATED: Dan Radcliffe Interviewed by Parade Magazine

Jan 06, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

UPDATE: We now have an image of Dan Radcliffe in Parade here in our galleries. In a new interview, Dan Radcliffe speaks with Parade about a variety of subjects, including his romantic life: size=”3″ face=”Times-Roman”> Daniel Radcliffe opens up about life after Potter, falling in love, and fame in this weekend’s issue of PARADE. And …read more!

BAFTA Longlist Released, “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Contender in 11 Categories

Jan 06, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

The British Academy Film Awards, commonly referred to as the BAFTA Awards, released their longlist of contenders for the 2012 ceremony. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” is up for possible nomination in 11 categories, including Outstanding British Film and Best Supporting Actor for Alan Rickman as Prof. Severus Snape. “Deathly Hallows: Part …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Makes Oscar Visual Effects Award Shortlist

Jan 05, 2012

Posted by: Mel

DH Film

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” has been named as one of the shortlist contenders for the Visual Effects Oscar. Other films that made the shortlist are: “Captain America,” “Hugo,” “Mission: Impossible,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” “Real Steel,” “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” “Transformers,” “The Tree of Life,” and “X-Men: First Class.” …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Nominated for Excellence in Production Design Award

Jan 04, 2012

Posted by: Mel

DH Film

The Art Directors Guild has nominated Harry Potter production designer Stuart Craig for the Excellence in Production Design Award for his work on “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” The movie has been nominated in the fantasy film category and will possibly be up against “Captain America,” “The Adventures of TinTin,” “Pirates of …read more!

New “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” For Your Consideration Promos

Jan 03, 2012

Posted by: Mel

DH Film

Two new for your consideration promos for “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” have surfaced online. You can watch them here and here or below. Many thanks to SnitchSeeker!



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