Archive for July, 2009

Followup: Nicholas Hooper Confirms He Will Not Score Deathly Hallows

Jul 16, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

DH Film

Several days ago we first told you Harry Potter producer David Heyman publicly stated the rumors were true and they were in talks with legendary composer John Williams about returning to score Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Quotage: “We have talked to John Williams and a lot of it will depend on his schedule …read more!

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Takes in 58.4 Million Opening Day

Jul 16, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

There are new totals today marking the financial success of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Variety is reporting that Warner Bros has announced that HBP “grossed a magical $58.4 million from 4,275 theaters as it opened Wednesday at the domestic B.O., including a potent $22.2 million in midnight shows.” The piece also notes that …read more!

BBC Feature on We Are Wizards, Wizard Rockumentary and More

Jul 16, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Fans

The BBC has a new video feature online highlighting several documentaries on the world of Harry Potter including We are Wizards, the Wizard Rockumentary and more. Among those interviewed are Josh Koury, director of We Are Wizards, Paul Degeorge of Harry and the Potters and Stacy Pisani from the group Swish and Flick. Related: Scores …read more!

Video: Time Magazine and Ten Questions Answered by Dan Radcliffe

Jul 16, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Radcliffe

Check it out. Time Magazine has released this new video interview with actor Dan Radcliffe who answers ten questions from fans. In the article version, you can see a new (handsome) photo of Dan, plus read some of the responses which include a very candid response on the character of Harry Potter: What do you …read more!

CNN Feature on Harry Potter Alliance and Andrew Slack

Jul 16, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Fans

With so much attention on the release of the Half-Blood Prince movie, there is also coverage of the larger Harry Potter today, with a new CNN feature on the Harry Potter Alliance and a new interview with founder Andrew Slack. He says he was motivated to help found the HPA as he “saw that the …read more!

Followup: Jamie Waylett Admits to Cannabis Possession Charge

Jul 16, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Legal

A followup today regarding the case involving actor Jamie Waylett (Vincent Crabbe) and his arrest involving possession of an illegal substance. Appearing at the City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London, England, the Telegraph reports Jamie plead guilty to growing ten Cannabis plants at his mothers home in England. Readers will recall that Jamie (19) …read more!

USA Today Features Wizard Rock

Jul 16, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

Wizard Rock

As part of their coverage for the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, USA Today has a new article online featuring Wizard Rock. In this article (print version is half the page) you can see four bands profiled: The Remus Lupins, The Whomping Willows, Draco and the Malfoys and Harry and the Potters. …read more!

For the heroes of Leaky

Jul 16, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Leaky

Hey all:Now that HBP is out, and our two-year wait (the longest since we were waiting for books!) for a new film has ended, and the suspense is over and everyone has started to form their opinions, it may be easy to forget just what went on here on Leaky in the past few weeks. …read more!

Interview Roundup: Wright, Grint and Felton

Jul 15, 2009

Posted by: SueTLC

HBP Film

We have a few quick interviews to update you on tonight. First actor Rupert Grint is the subject of two new interviews: here with Parade.com, and video of his guest appearance on the CBS Morning Show. Next, thanks to Teen.com who let us know about a nice video interview with actress Bonnie Wright who discusses …read more!

My Prince Has Come

Jul 15, 2009

Posted by: John Admin

Bloggers - Abbey

Warning Spoilers ahead I was able to attend the midnight show last night. If you have never attended a midnight showing for a movie, you need to. There is something almost magical (pun sorry) about seeing a movie for the first time the earliest moment possible. The people that show up are the die hard …read more!



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