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All Aboard! The Hogwarts Express Arrives at Wizarding World Theme Park

Sat Nov 07 10:45:00 -0500 2009

Last month, many details on the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction being built in Florida were confirmed at a press event, including word that indeed fans would see the Hogwarts Express. The train has now arrived in Orlando, which you can see in this photo right here. As revealed in this high res map and in the video (also here in our galleries) released last month b...

Video of Ace of Cake's Hogwarts Express Cake Creation for HBP Premiere Online

Thu Nov 05 22:13:00 -0500 2009

As readers will recall, the special Hogwarts Express cake created by master baker Duff for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiere last July was featured on his Ace of Cakes program on the Food Network. We have for you, care of our Video Galleries, the creation of the cake by the Charm City Cakes crew in this nice image quality video right here.

This episode of the Ace of Cakes will...

Another Revamp for Official Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Website

Thu Nov 05 13:08:00 -0500 2009

The US official WB Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince website has gotten a slight makeover into a DVD theme, with links to info on the live screening event December 12th with Dan Radcliffe and David Yates. Please note too that it says of the special sneak peek at Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows "Get an exclusive, first-look on the set of the next Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and t...

Play a Demo of New Harry Potter Wizarding World DVD Game

Thu Nov 05 12:46:00 -0500 2009

Check it out! Due out the first of December is the new Harry Potter Wizarding World DVD game, with a demo now available to play online at this link. Enjoy! As a reminder, you can see the trailer for the game here in our video galleries, with many more details on the game in this news post.

Pre-orders for the game are available right here.

Deals on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVDs

Thu Nov 05 12:45:00 -0500 2009

As the days draw nearer to the release of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD, many retailers are slashing prices on the disc. Of note was news today that retail giant Walmart was offering pre-orders on the standard DVD at very low prices. Reuters reports that store is "offering its top 10 pre-order DVD movie titles at just $10 and free home delivery on its entire assortment of DVD a...

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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Dan Radcliffe as Harry Potter: An Icon of the Decade Cover for Empire Magazine

Mon Nov 02 06:07:00 -0500 2009

The December issue of Empire magazine will see ten different covers featuring ten different film "icons" including Dan Radcliffe as Harry Potter. The UK film magazine says this issue will contain a feature that has "Ten years of the boy wizard. Ten years of Daniel Radcliffe - by Olly Richards" Other covers include those of Viggo Mortensen as Aragon from Lord of the Rings, Johnny Depp as Captain...

Harry Potter Theme Song a Classic FM Favorite

Sun Nov 01 12:27:00 -0500 2009

Radio listeners in the UK have selected Hedwig's Theme by John Williams as the all time favorite in a new poll of children's classics for station Classic FM. The PA reports the iconic main theme song for the Harry Potter films was the winner,"with youngsters choosing it ahead of other movie scores such as Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean and E.T. But more traditional classical tunes by P...

UK Sky Viewers to Have Chance for Half-Blood Prince Viewing Party in December

Sun Nov 01 12:15:00 -0500 2009

Thanks to David and SKY for letting us about an opportunity for UK Harry Potter fans to take part in a Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince viewing party on Sky Box Office High Definition the same week the DVD is released next month. To participate, high definition customers in the UK can go to this link and use their Sky & HD account number to sign up. Sky subscribers must set up this viewin...

Master Class for Harry Potter Cast Today from Ralph Fiennes

Fri Oct 30 15:00:00 -0400 2009

There was another thrill- inspiring twitter today, this from actor Matt Lewis (Neville) regarding the ongoing filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. While we knew that 43 principals are currently involved, and the calibre of the actors in the movies has long been established, the cast are clearly enjoying and reveling in the moment, witness the following: <><>"Ralph Fiennes is cool as. L...

Dan Radcliffe Narrates Short Film for 2010 Holocaust Memorial Day

Thu Oct 29 21:41:00 -0400 2009

Harry Potter actor Dan Radcliffe has lent his voice as narrator to a short film entitled The Legacy of Hope for the 2010 Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. Our Order Partner DanRadcliffe.com reports that the film focuses on the survivors of the Holocaust during World War II and their stories. This film can be viewed online via the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust website right here.

In a press release,...

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...

Half-Blood Prince Nominated for Kids' Vote BAFTA, SFX Awards

Tue Oct 27 15:54:00 -0400 2009

We have two award nominations to tell you about regarding Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. First the film was among those nominated in the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Kids' Vote category for Best Film. Children ages seven to fourteen are now able to vote online for their choice of movie of the year including Half-Blood Prince at this link. Voting runs now until November 2...

New Video of Matt Lewis at Harry Potter, the Exhibition in Boston

Mon Oct 26 19:36:00 -0400 2009

Last week, Harry Potter, the Exhibition opened at the Museum of Science in Boston, Massachusetts. Readers will recall that TLC was at the event and brought you audio interviews with actor Matt Lewis (Neville Longbottom) along with our report and photos here. Thanks to WB, we now have some good new video of Matt at the Exhibition, where he discusses going through the various sets and props from ...