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First Deleted Scene from HBP DVD Online

Tue Nov 10 09:44:00 -0500 2009

A treat has arrived this morning: the first deleted scene from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film as made its way online and can be watched right here, as well as in our Video Galleries here. The simply chilling sequence, released by WB Italy, features a breathtaking performance by actor Alan Rickman (Severus Snape) as darkness descends upon the castle. This deleted scene is slat...

Empire Magazine and the Sexy Men and Women of Harry Potter

Thu Oct 15 20:11:00 -0400 2009

Empire Magazine has released their list of 100 Sexiest Movie Stars which includes several cast members of the Harry Potter films. Ladies first as beautiful Helena Bonham Carter ("possessed of a delightful earthy sexiness.") is ranked at number nine, with beautiful Emma Watson ("an extremely poised, porcelain-fine beauty and something of a fashion icon.") takes the number three spot.

As for the g...

Oh the Drama with a new Image Gallery Update

Thu Oct 15 09:31:00 -0400 2009

There's a bit of drama today...not really but we do have new photos and brief interviews with Bonnie Wright (Ginny), Tom Felton (Draco) and Rupert Grint (Ron) from the new ipod friendly magazine, Drama. Thanks to our ace Image Galleries crew and Erna, we can see great new photos and brief interview of Bonnie here; the photos and piece with Rupert can be seen here, and finally the section on Tom...

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...

Image Galleries Updates Galore: Wizarding World Construction Photos, Cast Appearances, More

Tue Oct 06 11:42:00 -0400 2009

Our ace Image galleries crew have been hard at work, and we have a major update for you today. First off, the ongoing construction at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction at Universal Orlando continues, with new photos of the towers of Hogwarts and the walls now available (notably this photo) from Orlando United.

Also many of the cast of Harry Potter film series have been ou...

New Wormtail, Snape, Dumbledore Statues from Gentle Giant

Thu Jul 23 21:55:00 -0400 2009

As Comic Con is now well underway, exhibitors are continuing to display their new merchandise, including more now of the Harry Potter mini-busts from Gentle Giant. Courtesy of Cool Toy Review, we can see this new figure of Wormtail aka Peter Pettigrew (Timothy Spall). Also new seem to be large standing figures of Snape (based on actor Alan Rickman) and Dumbledore (based on Michael Gambon). Furt...

UK TV Half-Blood Prince Specials: Unbreakable Vow, Hermione in Potions Class Scenes Shown

Sun Jul 12 07:44:00 -0400 2009

Last night in the UK, two more behind the scenes specials on the making of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince were aired. While both contained many interviews with cast and crew, of note were the new clips from HBP, and we have them both now in our video galleries. SPOILER caution: At approx 15 min here in the Sky Movies special with Alex Zane, you can now watch the intense Unbreakable Vow...

Video of UK Channel 4 Special from London Premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Sat Jul 11 11:47:00 -0400 2009

As posted before UK Channel 4 was set to broadcast a special on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Recorded during the London premiere of the film in Leicester Squarey, thanks to our Order partner BonnieWrightOnline, you can now watch the show with part one here, part two here, and part three here. In the program you can see footage of many of the cast and crew, as well as interviews condu...

Photos from the New York Premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Thu Jul 09 21:22:00 -0400 2009

Earlier tonight we were able to broadcast live from the red carpet for the premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in New York City. We now have press photos to show you from the event, starting here in our Image galleries. The premiere saw Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright, Warwick Davis, director David Yates, producers...

Image Galleries Recap: New High Res Half-Blood Prince Photos and Much More

Wed Jul 08 22:50:00 -0400 2009

Over the past month or so, long time readers will know we have been experiencing some down time for our galleries. Tonight we are delighted to report our galleries are back in business and have some lovely new photos for us to enjoy. WB has officially released to all the media now a slew of new clips and high res images. Starting at this link, there many many new photos from the upcoming Harry ...

New Issue of Movie Magic Features Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Wed Jul 08 08:55:00 -0400 2009

Attention magazine fans! The new edition of Movie Magic magazine contains a large feature on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Thanks to Megan from Magical-Menagerie, we can now preview part of the magazine, as seen in these scans which features interviews with the Trio, Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright and more. Notable are new comments from producer David Heyman on the opening scene of Harry P...

Half-Blood Prince Review Roundup: Radcliffe Has Never Been Better Than Here

Tue Jul 07 10:03:00 -0400 2009

There are a whole host of new reviews for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince online today before the UK premiere of the film later today in London. Most are very positive about the film, notable are comments from the Telegraph that remark on performances from both the adult actors and the Trio, especially on Dan Radcliffe as Harry Potter: "Increasingly, they give the films their backbone,...

Variety Review of Half-Blood Prince: Indispensable Rickman Delivers

Sun Jul 05 16:33:00 -0400 2009

Variety has now posted their review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and it contains much praise for the sixth installment in the Harry Potter film series. Noting that director David Yates "displays noticeably increased confidence here, injecting more real-world grit into what began eight years ago as purest child's fantas," and has made a film that is "film is clear-headed and clean-...

New Photos of Snape at Spinners End, Luna, Ginny, Trio at Burrow, More

Thu Jul 02 14:14:00 -0400 2009

Just when you think you've seen it all, comes a whole host of new high res stills from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, notably of Alan Rickman as Severus Snape. As seen here, you can see Snape sitting at Spinners End, reading a copy of the Daily Prophet. New as well is this fascinating photo of a questioning Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter) standing next to Snape ...