Archive for January, 2012

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Wins Four People’s Choice Awards

Jan 11, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Film Awards

The people have voted, and tonight “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” became the recipient of four People’s Choice Awards. The final film in the Harry Potter series won the following categories: Favorite Movie Favorite Action Movie Favorite Ensemble Movie Cast Favorite Book Adaptation Unfortunately, none of the Harry Potter cast were in attendance and these categories …read more!

New Books for Harry Potter Book Club, Jo’s Book Nook

Jan 11, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

LeakyLounge

Start the year off reading with the Harry Potter Book Club and Jo’s Book Nook! The former is reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (take part here) whilst Jo’s Book Nook is reading And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, with a discussion of that book as well as Christie’s other …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Nominated for Blockbuster of the Year at British Film Awards

Jan 11, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

The London Evening Standard’s British Film Awards have announced the nominees for the Blockbuster of the Year award, voted on by the public. “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” is one of 12 films nominated in the category. Fans can vote on this page. The winner will be announced on Feb. 6, 2012 at the British FIlm …read more!

MTV Rough Cut Interview with Daniel Radcliffe, SNL Promos

Jan 11, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Radcliffe Interviews

While promoting his new film, “The Woman in Black,” actor Daniel Radcliffe was interviewed by MTV about the Harry Potter film’s chances at being nominated for an Oscar and meeting his “How to Succeed…” successor Darren Criss. Radcliffe also took part in another installment of MTV’s popular American Talk segment. Links to the videos are …read more!

Tom Felton to Voice Digital Guide for WB Studio Tour

Jan 10, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Movies

Warner Bros. Studio Tour have announced that actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) will serve as the voice for the digital guide as part of the Making of Harry Potter tour. The handheld audio-visual guide will include never before seen, behind-the-scenes footage and “contains fascinating facts about the sets, costumes and props, as well as newly …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Receives Nominations from Visual Effects Society

Jan 09, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

The Visual Effects Society has nominated “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” in five of its categories for their 10th annual VES Awards. The categories include: Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Feature Motion Picture Captain America: The First Avenger Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ” Part 2 Pirates of the …read more!

Steven Spielberg Recalls His Early Involvement with the Harry Potter films

Jan 09, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Movies

Digital Spy has published excerpts from an interview director Steven Spielberg gave regarding his early involvement with the development of the first Harry Potter film. Spielberg told BBC Breakfast that he was given the opportunity to direct the Harry Potter films, and worked on developing the series for 5 to 6 months with screenwriter Steve …read more!

Happy Birthday, Severus Snape!

Jan 09, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Character Birthdays

According to J.K. Rowling’s calendar, today marks what would have been Prof. Severus Snape’s 52nd birthday. Let’s all take a moment to raise our glasses of butterbeer to honor a very brave man.

Video: “The Woman in Black” Set Interview

Jan 07, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

A new, very interesting video of set interviews for “The Woman in Black” has appeared online. The video discusses the impetus behind filming “The Woman in Black,” as well as the legacy of Hammer Films. Dan Radcliffe, his co-stars Ciaran Hinds (Aberforth Dumbledore) and Janet McTeer, James Watkins (director), Susan Hill (the author of the …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Wins Golden Tomato Award

Jan 06, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Film Awards

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” became the first Harry Potter film to receive the Golden Tomato award for being the best reviewed major film at Rotten Tomatoes in 2011. The final Potter film received a 96% rating. The rating was determined from over 200 reviews written by critics. While the thought of winning a Golden Tomato …read more!



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