Archive for May, 2010

Digital Versions of the Harry Potter Books in the Future?

May 28, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Books

The Bookseller is now reporting that the Christopher Little Agency, the literarily agency representing author J. K. Rowling, may be coming closer to enteraining the idea of digital formats for the Harry Potter novels. The article quotes partner Neil Blair as saying the company is now “currently considering all the options and opportunities that this …read more!

Harry Potter Spells App for iPhone/iPod Touch Sale This Weekend

May 28, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Products

More news from WB comes today regarding a special Memorial Day sale for the Harry Potter Spells App for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The app is currently being offered for the price of 99 cents only for this weekend. This app now comes with an “awesome touch-screen controls and 3 new spells.” More information …read more!

Noble Collection to Offer Forty New Harry Potter Wands

May 28, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Products

WB issued a press release today regarding the expansion of their offerings with Noble Collection to include a total of “40 new wands in anticipation of Warner Bros. Pictures’ November 19 theatrical release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I.” The press release relates: The Noble Collection, known for developing products in widely …read more!

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Has Soft Open; Images, Video From Inside Appearing Online (Updated)

May 28, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Fan Events

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Orlando opened its doors this morning for a “soft opening” for those individuals who purchased vacations packages back in February with the opening date of May 28. The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that special Wizarding World package holders were able “to experience the new attraction, …read more!

New Matthew Lewis Interview from “The Sweet Shop” Set

May 28, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Lewis Interviews

A new interview with Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) is up on “The Sweet Shop”‘s production blog. You can watch the video via this link in our video galleries. The interview covers Lewis’ favourite sweets and hobbies as well as his current reading choices and his perfect Sunday. A video of the second part of the …read more!

Video From Kings Cross Epilogue Filming in London

May 27, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

DH Film

Videos are making their way online of the filming for the Epilogue sequence in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” currently underway at Kings Cross Station in London, England. One in particular, captured by a reader of our friends over at MN gives us our first look of adult Hermione Granger, portrayed by actress Emma …read more!

“Deathly Hallows” Filming Finishing in Two Weeks; Radcliffe and Watson Reflect

May 27, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Radcliffe Interviews

People Magazine has a short article online which features a few quotes from actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) on the ending of the Harry Potter films. Speaking at the National Movie Awards ceremony last night, Dan Radcliffe is quoted as saying: “I will be devastated [when it’s over]. There is …read more!

EW: Harry Potter One of the Greatest Characters of the Last Twenty Years

May 27, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

HP References

Entertainment Weekly has complied their list of the 100 Greatest Characters of the Last 20 Years to commemorate the magazine’s twentieth anniversary, and has included the character of Harry Potter on that ranking. Coming in at number two, the boy who lived joined such other venerable characters as Homer Simpson, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and …read more!

Peter Mullan Cast as Death Eater Yaxley in “Deathly Hallows”

May 27, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

DH Film

A another bit of casting news is online today, for the the online acting resume of Peter Mullan lists the actor as being cast in the role of Death Eater Yaxley in the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” film. Mr. Mullan has been in numerous television and film productions, including roles in Alfonso Cuarón’s …read more!

New Vignette for LEGO Harry Potter Video Game Online

May 26, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Video Games

A new clip from the LEGO: Harry Potter Years 1 – 4 video game is now online, care of KidzWorld.com. Available to watch via this link, the minute and thirty-three second video gives a preview of scenes and gameplay relating to Harry’s fourth year at Hogwarts, with the arrival of the Durmstrag ship, Harry during …read more!



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