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More on "Order of the Phoenix" DVD, Now with December 11 Release DateThere is more news this week regarding the anticipated release date of the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix DVD. While previously there had been reports of a release date in early November, including from Amazon UK, today DVDActive has received the artwork for the discs including the high definition formats, along with a new release date of December 11. You can see this artwork here. Coming Soon is also now reporting this as well.What is interesting in the news from DVDActive are some new details about items to be included, such as the "Trailing Tonks feature with Actress Nat Tena, various making of featurettes, and a Fun and Games feature in which director David Yates and editor Mark Day show us what a difference a good edit makes and allows you to edit a scene." Of note is the inclusion of a documentary from A & E, the one that aired over the summer featuring our Floo partner and Lexicon founder, Steve Vander Ark, and the Coming Soon report says this documentary is "The Hidden Secrets of Harry Potter" in which look for clues in the past Harry Potter films for what the future films may hold. Another feature is an "In Movie Experience," in which you join the cast from Dumbledore’s Army as they come together to share memorable moments.
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Dan Radcliffe on HBP Film: Tragedy of Slughorn Outweighs ComedyMTV has a new interview with Dan Radcliffe now online, where the actor speaks about the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" film, and talks about the role of new Potions master Horace Slughorn. Dan does not indicate who will be portraying this pivotal character in the sixth Harry Potter film, but notes that in the movie "most of the time he’s gonna be very funny... but then you will really see the dark side of him."Indicating that a key scene to be included will be from the "After the Burial" chapter in HBP, the article says the following: The dark side, of course, is displayed most prominently in what’s sure to be a vital part of the film – Slughorn’s memory of giving young Tom Riddle information on creating horcruxes. Harry is ultimately able to retrieve the memory in a moment of great sadness, when he pleads with a sobbing Horace to erase the damage he’s done and honor Lily Potter. It’s moments like these, said Radcliffe, that make "the tragedy [of Slughorn] outweigh the comedy." As stated no actor for the role of Horace Slughorn has yet been announced. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is set to commence principal photography later this month. More Big News...WB: Harry Potter Films Now the Top Grossing Franchise of All-Time First Look at Harry Potter DVD Box Set Due in December Dan Radcliffe Speaks about "December Boys" to Fan Sites David Thewlis to Return as Lupin for "Half-Blood Prince"
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Dear Leaky Cauldron,
I read that The name Fenrir is actually the name of the child of Norse god Loki and giantess Angrboda, and he was: a giant Wolf. Cool, huh? I dont know if anyone else knew of this, but I thought, if you didn't already, you would like that little tidbit.
A Devoted Reader
Dear Devoted Reader,
Jo Rowling actually took a great deal from mythology for the Potter series. A great resource to read more about this is Leaky's Floo Network partner, the HP Lexicon for their entry on Fenrir.
-Kristin for TLC