Archive for April, 2009

Matt Lewis to Film Scenes for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in October

Apr 27, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Lewis

Over the weekend, actor Matt Lewis took part in the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo in Canada. TLC reader and PotterCast listener Kevin emailed to say that while there, Matt spoke about his role as Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, noting that he will be enjoying the summer off, but will be back …read more!

BAFTA TV Award Roundup

Apr 27, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Movies

Previously we told you several members of the Harry Potter world and films had been nominated at the British Academy of Film and Television Awards for their work in other projects. Now in our galleries we have many photos and video interviews from the awards, which took place last night in London, England. Among those …read more!

LeakyCon 2009 Keynote: Editors and Authors Discussion with Cheryl Klein and John Green

Apr 26, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

LeakyCon

The third keynote for LeakyCon 2009 (registration here) completes our program in every way: The first keynote we announced (Nosh with Nerdfighters) is all about Harry Potter and community; the second (Q&A with Michael Goldenberg) shines a spotlight on the Harry Potter films and their chief challenge, adaptation; our third is a literary panel that’s …read more!

Australian Fans to See Theatrical Re-Release of Harry Potter Films Before Half-Blood Prince

Apr 26, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Movies

Fans in Australia will be able to watch all the Harry Potter films on the big screen again as part of the build up to the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Longtime TLC reader Donna let us know that starting June 11, Hoyts movie theaters will be screening Harry Potter and the …read more!

WB Set to Launch Half-Blood Prince London Premiere Contest

Apr 26, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Contests

The Official Harry Potter Widget has been updated with the news that soon, WB will be launching a contest to win a trip to London, England for the premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. While unfortunately the link to the entry form does not yet work (reads out of area) and thus very …read more!

JK Rowling to Attend Harry Potter, the Exhibit?

Apr 26, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Movies

Following on our report from last night, previews begin today for Harry Potter, the Exhibit. NWI is giving a few new details on the event, and noted that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling reviewed the plans for the massive exhibit, which features over 200 props and sets seen in the Harry Potter films. The president …read more!

Attention Students: Report to Mandrake Potting at Harry Potter, the Exhibition

Apr 25, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Movies

A reminder that later this week, Harry Potter, the Exhibition is due to open at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. As we’ve reported many times before, this traveling exhibition will feature props and sets used in the Harry Potter films. Last February we told you fans attending this exhibit will be able to …read more!

Rumor Alert: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD Due November 19th?

Apr 25, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

With the sixth Harry Potter film due in theaters this July, there are already rumors of when the DVD might be released. A German BluRay website is reporting today that possibly the Blu- Ray disc of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be released in late fall to be part of the Christmas holiday …read more!

Tentative Dates for Half-Blood Prince Premieres

Apr 24, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

Today there was a report online earlier today regarding possible Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiere locations and dates. TLC spoke to Warner Bros, and unfortunately, these are not yet confirmed, so please consider the following as tentative at the moment:July 6 will see a premiere in Japan; tentative dates for the UK are …read more!

USA TODAY: Burrow Attack Scene in Half-Blood Prince a Standout Scene

Apr 24, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

We’ve known for many months now, even witnessed footage seen in the newest trailer, that there is to be an attack on the Burrow included in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In their guide to Summer movies, the USA Today has a very brief preview of the film, and notes the events …read more!



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