Archive for March, 2010

LiveStream Discussion of Leaky’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter Previews Tonight

Mar 29, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Fan Events

Join us this evening at 10pm Eastern (7pm Pacific) on the PotterCast LiveStream for an expanded discussion of Leaky’s recent previews of Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, set to open on June 18. This live event will feature a rundown of our report of the food and drinks at the theme …read more!

Enter the Leaky Cauldron in New LEGO Harry Potter Gameplay Video

Mar 29, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Video Games

Another new clip has been released from the LEGO Harry Potter video game, this time showing Harry and Hagrid entering into a certain magical pub called The Leaky Cauldron and making their way into Diagon Alley. The one minute and seven second long clip features a number of game play moments which highlight the different …read more!

Five Nominations for “Half-Blood Prince” Film and Actors at 2010 MTV Movie Awards

Mar 29, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

HBP Film

The nominations for the 2010 MTV Movie Awards have been released, and contain a handful of nominations for the “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” film, along with a number of its actors. First, Draco Malfoy actor Tom Felton has been nominated along with his HBP co-star Helena Bonham Carter in the category of Best …read more!

Five Nominations for “Half-Blood Prince” Film and Actors at 2010 MTV Movie Awards

Mar 29, 2010

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Felton

As per his tweet, Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) is up to be nominated in the MTV Movie Awards for Best Villain; you can vote for him at this link. The young actor joins his co-stars Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) who have been nominated in the Best Male Performance and Best …read more!

David Heyman Promises Deathly Hallows will be “Even More Epic” in 3-D

Mar 29, 2010

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Heyman Interviews

MTV has posted a lengthy and informative interview with Potter films producer David Heyman today discussing the film to bring both parts of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to 3-D. Heyman as usual is very frank about the decisions, the effect of films like Avatar and Up, and the economics of shooting the entire …read more!

Actors in the News Weekly Roundup

Mar 29, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

HP Cast

Film, fashion and philanthropy continue to dominate the happenings of the Harry Potter actors this week. The Yorkshire Post has a new interview with Jim Broadbent (Professor Slughorn) in which the actor discusses his latest film, “Perrier’s Bounty.” Broadbent describes his gun-wielding, cocaine-snorting role as “irresistible… the character was so delicious.” The actor briefly mentions …read more!

Happy Birthday, Brendan Gleeson

Mar 29, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Actor Birthdays

Today we ask you to join us in raising a glass to Brendon Gleeson, who is today celebrating his birthday! The “Mad-Eye” Moody actor has just turned 54. Many happy returns!

This Cauldron is Made of Chocolate: A tale of food from the Harry Potter theme park

Mar 28, 2010

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Fan Events

Presenting the second (of three-ish) parts of our report of Leaky’s preview of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Tonight at 7pm PACIFIC (not Eastern; it’s 10pm Eastern), join us in PotterCast’s LiveStream, where we will talk about this and our previous report of the Hogwarts and the Forbidden Journey attraction; you can ask questions …read more!

Settlement Reached in Wyrd Sisters Legal Battle Against WB

Mar 28, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Legal

The Toronto Sun is reporting the lawsuit filed by Canadain folk band The Wyrd Sisters against Warner Bros. has been quietly settled. Details of the settlement have not been disclosed, for both parties are “subject to a confidentiality clause that prevents either side from revealing what, if any, money has changed hands.” As readers will …read more!

More Details About Godric’s Hollow Scenes Filmed in “Ethereal” Lavenham

Mar 26, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

The Suffolk Free Press has a few more details on the filming that took place on the 29th of January in the mediæval village of Lavenham, Suffolk. No members of the cast were present for the scenes shot in the village in January, but the paper reports, “Harry Potter and Hermione Granger will be added …read more!



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