Harry Potter News

Pottermore’s Magical Quill Challenge Begins July 31

Jul 30, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

J.K. Rowling

The Pottermore Insider Blog and website have been updated this blog post and link, revealing more about J. K. Rowling’s latest project:The eagle-eyed amongst you may have spotted the hidden link in our ‘You ask, we answer‘ blog post from 19 July, which took you to an interview J.K. Rowling gave in 2000. In the …read more!

Videos: “50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments”

Jul 29, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Movies

As readers may recall, ITV recently aired a special entitled “50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments.” We now have both the list of those great moments, as well videos of the special in which the cast and J.K. Rowling comment on those moments. You can view the list and watch the videos below. 50. Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone …read more!

Images of the Making of the Pottermore Trailer

Jul 29, 2011

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

Thanks to HarryLatino, we can now show you some images from the making of the Pottermore trailer. You can see the pictures here on the producer’s website. As a reminder, something exciting will be happening on Pottermore on July 31st. Keep close to Leaky and Pottermore Insider.

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Reaches $900M in Global Box Office

Jul 28, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

Reuters is reporting that “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” has reached $900 million in the worldwide box office only 15 days after its initial release. This makes it the fastest movie to ever reach this milestone, breaking the previous 18-day record held by James Cameron’s “Avatar.” In the U.S., “Part 2” has …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe Records Video Message for Military Families As Part of Joining Forces Campaign

Jul 28, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Radcliffe

First Lady Michelle Obama recently enlisted the help of actor Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) to thank military families who were invited to a special screening of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” The screening was part of Joining Forces, “a national initiative that gives our service members and their families the opportunities and …read more!

TV Watch: “50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments” Tonight on ITV1 at 8 p.m. GMT

Jul 27, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Movies

In June, Leaky told you about ITV’s plans to produce a show entitled “50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments.” Fans were invited to vote for their favorite moments from the first seven films via Facebook. ITV has now announced that the 2-hour show will air tonight at 8 p.m. GMT on ITV1 in the U.K. It …read more!

Images from Emma Watson’s Lancome Campaign

Jul 26, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Watson

We now have some images of Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) for Lancome’s TresorMidnight Rose perfume. You can view the images here in our galleries. These ads will be appearing this fall. Many thanks to Snitchseeker!

Wired’s 13 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About the Harry Poter Films

Jul 26, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Movies

Wired.co.uk has published a slideshow with interesting facts and behind-the-scenes information about the eight Harry Potter films. Some of the fun facts revolve around the Great Hall (which can fit 22 double-decker buses), the wands manufactured for the actors, creatures built, and creating the gold for the Lestrange vault (210,000 coins!). Harry Potter’s identifying scar …read more!

“A Celebration of the Harry Potter Films” at Universal Orlando Announced for Nov. 11 – 13, 2011

Jul 25, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Events

Warner Bros. and Universal Orlando have teamed up to bring fans A Celebration of the Harry Potter Films at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to mark a decade of movie magic.The event will span the weekend of November 11-13, 2011 and vacation packages for admittance to the event will go on sale Sunday, July …read more!

Tickets Available for 14th August Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter Event at London’s O2

Jul 25, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Events

Empire BIG SCREEN have released individual tickets for the WarnerBros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter event, which will take place at The O2 in London on the 14th August (next month). A press release explains the event in more detail: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London ’ The Making of Harry Potter is …read more!



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