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Filming of Interior Ministry of Magic Scenes for Deathly Hallows Due Next Month

Sun Nov 22 11:25:00 -0500 2009

As readers will recall in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, there is a sequence where the Trio make a trip to the Ministry of Magic and transform into workers. Earlier this year, we saw location filming (photos and report here) for exteriors of this scene in London, which also involved the adult actors playing the Ministry of Magic workers. Today Wales online has a new interview with one of...

Rade Serbedzija Films First Scenes as Gregorovitch

Thu Nov 19 17:34:00 -0500 2009

Thanks to reader Petra for the heads up on this article from Croatia that says actor Rade Serbedzija has completed his first scenes as Wandmaker Gregorovitch for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In a rough translation of the piece, Mr. Serbedzija says that he has one scene with acclaimed actor Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) and praised the actor calling him "amazing." He also ...

Video: Tom Felton Talks Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows on GMTV

Mon Nov 16 06:23:00 -0500 2009

As noted via his official Twitter, actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) was a guest this morning on UK channel GMTV. At this link, you can now watch the video, (also here in our galleries) where Tom discusses the soon-to-be-released DVD for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, as well as the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows where he confirms they are half-way done filming on the two ...

New Video Interview with Actor Rupert Grint

Mon Nov 16 05:47:00 -0500 2009

Thanks to our Order partner Rupert Grint.net for letting us know about a new video interview with Rupert. At this link or here in our galleries, you can see a three minute interview with Rupert conducted on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows where he reflects on the end of the series, and his next projects.

Thanks to RG.net!

Deathly Hallows Cast and Crew Mark Remembrance Day While Filming Battle of Hogwarts

Fri Nov 13 09:20:00 -0500 2009

A very poignant moment took place this week during filming of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and the epic battle of Hogwarts. Just as we mark Veterans day here in the US, the UK held a two minute moment of silence on Tuesday on Remembrance Day to honor those who had fallen during World War I. A Deathly Hallows crew member issued a text to BBC Radio 5 to say:

"We're currently filming the f...

Happy Birthday, Chris Rankin

Sun Nov 08 07:44:00 -0500 2009

Happy Birthday wishes go out today to actor Chris Rankin, who portrays the character of Percy Weasley in the Harry Potter films. Please join all of us here at TLC in wishing Mr. Rankin a fantastic 26th birthday. Cheers to you, Chris!

The Prodigal Son Returns: Chris Rankin Filming as Percy Weasley for Deathly Hallows

Wed Nov 04 13:16:00 -0500 2009

In the wait before the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, our fandom debated...and debated...and debated on many topics, one being the possible return and redemption of Percy Weasley. When we learned the news that actor Chris Rankin was to return as Percy for the final Harry Potter movie, we were all delighted; today it is perhaps bittersweet news that we learn he is indeed filmin...

John Hurt to Film again as Ollivander this Month for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Wed Nov 04 12:48:00 -0500 2009

Actor John Hurt has made some new comments regarding his role as the mysterious wandmaker Mr. Ollivander for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Confirming his character will be in both films, John Hurt spoke to Rotten Tomatoes about filming again this month on the movie, as well as some frank comments on the studios in Britain, large franchises and more. Quotage:<>

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Tomy to Make Toys, Games, More for Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows

Thu Oct 29 11:21:00 -0400 2009

Harry Potter product watch continues today as we now have confirmation there will be new toys games and more for the upcoming two films of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Toy news Magazine reports that TOMY is the new European regional master toy licensee, and the three year deal "will see the company launch a range of action figures, games, electronic toys and role play items for <>Harry P...

Spoiler Alert: Report and Photos from Weasley Wedding in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Fri Oct 23 21:30:00 -0400 2009

Hang on everyone, there is a new report and photos online tonight detailing filming and the scene of Bill and Fleur's wedding from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Found at OhNoTheyDidnt via HP4U, the following link will take you to a highly spoiler filled report of the sequence from the movie, as well as news that apparently Madame Maxime is there with Hagrid. Notable in deta...

Audio Interview from Boston: Matt Lewis on Filming as Neville for Deathly Hallows and More

Thu Oct 22 15:29:00 -0400 2009

Some exciting news today out of Boston, where our own Melissa Anelli is attending press day for the opening of Harry Potter, the Exhibition in Boston. As reported previously Matt Lewis is at the event, and our Melissa brings word that Matt will begin filming scenes for the battle of Hogwarts in his role as Neville Longbottom starting next week for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and he no...

Bill Nighy and Shredding the Secrets of the Ministry of Magic

Wed Oct 21 06:47:00 -0400 2009

The always engaging Bill Nighy has given a new interview where he joked about the measures surrounding the script for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In humorous remarks, Bill Nighy, who will be portraying Ministry of Magic Rufus Scrimgeour said "that he had to shred his scripts to be on the safe side. "They kill you, if you leave your script lying around or leave it on the bus, you're de...

Swish and Flick on the Lights of Christmas with Warwick Davis

Sat Oct 17 08:14:00 -0400 2009

Actor Warwick Davis will be bringing a bit of holiday magic to those in the UK this year as the Professor Flitwick actor is set to turn on the holiday light display this year in Peterborough. The local paper reports "The Yaxley film star – who played Professor Filius Flitwick in the Harry Potter movies – will switch on the festive display on November 19 at 7pm...The stage will be placed outside...

Interview with a Death Eater on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Fri Oct 16 06:55:00 -0400 2009

There is a new interview online today with a young actor named James Williamson who has been cast as a Death Eater in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. While there is no name available for the follower of the Dark Lord, the Hertforshire Mecury reports "The 25-year-old, from Peartree Farm in Wood End, landed the role after going for an audition at Leavesden Studios in Watford. James is keepi...

Robbie Coltrane Prepares to Film as Hagrid for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Mon Oct 12 20:04:00 -0400 2009

As many of the adult cast are returning to film their parts for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, there are new comments from Robbie Coltrane who portrays Hagrid. Set to film for the final time in his role as the beloved groundskeeper of Hogwarts, Robbie Coltrane speaks to the thought of completing the series, and notes "I think the last few days are gonna be quite tough," the actor told th...