Harry Potter News

Happy Birthday, Julie Walters

Feb 22, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Actor Birthdays

Please join us in sending a particularly special batch of birthday wishes to actress Julie Walters. The Molly Weasley actress is today celebrating her 60th birthday! Many happy returns!

Reminder: BAFTA Awards Tonight; First Red Carpet Video and Images Online

Feb 21, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

HBP Film

As was first mentioned in our Actors in Review post below, the 2010 Orange British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards are set to take place this evening at 9pm GMT in the UK. Readers will recall the “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” film has been nominated in two categories this year: …read more!

Actors in the News Weekly Roundup

Feb 21, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

HP Cast

It’s been a busy week for the Harry Potter actors, between charity events, film releases and stills, competitions and many an award ceremony. Thanks to our Order Partner, RupertGrint.net, we can confirm that “Cherrybomb” – which stars Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) in a leading role – will be released in UK cinemas nationwide on the …read more!

Happy Birthday, Alan Rickman

Feb 21, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Actor Birthdays

Today we ask you to join us in wishing Alan Rickman a very happy birthday. The Severus Snape actor is celebrating his 64th birthday. Many happy returns, Alan!

Mudblood, and Proud of It

Feb 20, 2010

Posted by: abandonedboyjon

Bloggers - Jon

First off, I took that walk down to see the Hand, Foot, and Wand prints and I wanted to share the picture I snapped. A note to anyone going to visit, the trio’s prints are front and center. I wandered around thinking the newer ones would be on the edges, but they really had a …read more!

Production Designer Stuart Craig Featured in The Telegraph

Feb 20, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Crew Interviews

Thanks to our Order Partner RupertGrint.net we can let you know about a new article in The Telegraph about Stuart Craig, the production designer on the Harry Potter films. The interview covers Craig’s daily routine, his favourite props, favourite film and even has a small picture of a map of Hogwarts drawn by J.K.Rowling, the …read more!

New Video and Images of Wizarding World of Harry Potter Park, Hogsmeade, and More Online

Feb 20, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Fans

Many thanks to Attractions Magazine for letting us know a new round of images and aerial tour of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park are now online. The video shows us further shots of the Hogwarts Castle and adjoining forest area, as well as more of the Hogsmeade shops and streets. The images …read more!

Nominations for “Half-Blood Prince” at Saturn Awards; Broadcasting Press Guild Nods to HP Actors

Feb 19, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

HBP Film

The “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” film, members of its creative team, and a number of actors have garnered a slew of nominations at two awards ceremonies. First, the 2010 Saturn Awards have been announced and include a nomination for the sixth Potter film in the Best Fantasy Film category, as well as nominations …read more!

New LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 – 4 Preview Online

Feb 19, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Video Games

There is a new behind-the-scenes feature for the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 video game online via Kotaku today. In the video preview, which can be found here in our Video Galleries, a number of the creative minds behind the game walk us through the creation process by which this game came to life. The …read more!

Isaacs, Oldman and Rickman Among Hollywood’s 10 Most Eeeeevil Actors

Feb 19, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

HP Cast

Moviefone have listed Gary Oldman (Sirius Black), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) and Alan Rickman (Severus Snape) as three of “Hollywood’s 10 Most Eeeeevil Actors.” Oldman is described as having “a fabulous filmography of bad-natured souls” for his dark portrayals of Sirius Black, Dracula and Carnegie in the recent “The Book of Eli.” Jason Isaacs’ roles …read more!



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