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Monday, August 25, 2008
Daniel Radcliffe's lucky success
Daniel Radcliffe claims his success is down to "dumb luck". The actor shot to fame at the age of 11 after winning the role of Harry Potter in the movie versions of J.K. Rowling's children's books, but insists his success is down to a combination of good fortune and hard work. [more...]
Source:  Female First  
Friday, August 22, 2008
New Harry Potter trailer is not new at all
The new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince trailer everyone was talking about earlier in the week is here, and is exactly the same as the last one you saw. It seems the mystery trailer WB submitted for ratings in the UK was just a new version of their old trailer with the date on the end. [more...]
Source:  Cinema Blend  
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Humor: Truth about the Harry Potter 6 delay revealed
After so much online speculation as to what the real problem with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince the real problem has been revealed via a new behind-the-scenes shot featuring Dumbledore and an on-looking crew. However, one person seems out of place. Look closely and you should recognize the glasses, cane and striped shirt. [more...]
Source:  Rope of Silicon  
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Rupert Grint
Rupert says kissing Emma would be like snogging his sister
While most boys would give their right arm for a kiss with English actress Emma Watson, her co-star Rupert Grint has revealed that he is terrified of locking lips with her. "The kiss will be quite uncomfortable," the Sun quoted him as saying. "Emma's like a sister to me so it's going to be, like, really, really weird." [more...]
Source:  News Post Online  
Warner Bros. responds to Harry Potter Fans
Alan Horn, President and Chief Operating Officer of Warner Bros., responded to outraged Harry Potter fans over the postponement of Half-Blood Prince. He said, "The decision to move Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was not taken lightly, and was never intended to upset our Harry Potter fans." [more...]
Source:  Aced Magazine  
Rumor: Daniel's Equus appearance blamed for Half-Blood Prince delay
Rumour has it that Warner Bros. pushed back the release of Half-Blood Prince because of Daniel Radcliffe's appearances in Equus on Broadway. Had they stuck to the film's original release date, Radcliffe would have been in the middle of the play. "That's not the image Warner Bros. wants associated with Harry," said Fox news. [more...]
Source:  New Zealand Herald  
Harry Potter fans decry movie delay
Harry Potter fans say they are dismayed over a decision to delay the U.S. release of the next film in the popular series from November until next June. Harry Potter fan sites have been spilling over with angry comments about Warner Bros.' decision to bump back the release date of the film, ABC News reported Tuesday. [more...]
Source:  UPI  
Friday, August 15, 2008
What do young fans think of Potter film delay?
The release of the sixth Harry Potter film has been put on hold for eight months, so it won't hit cinemas until July 2009! But is it a good idea to make fans wait? Has the delay made you happy or mad? Maybe waiting will make you even more excited about seeing the film when it finally is released, or will you be over Potter by then? [more...]
Source:  CBBC Newsround  
Poof! Next Harry Potter movie moves to next summer
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is moving from its planned Nov. 21 release to July 17, 2009. The move was made to take advantage of an open weekend in Hollywood's busy summer season, said Alan Horn, Warner Bros. CEO, on Thursday. The film is on schedule, and the change was not due to any production snags, he said. [more...]
Source:  Starpulse News  

Dan loses his pants in next Harry Potter film
Daniel Radcliffe will appear naked in the next Harry Potter film, he has revealed. The 19-year-old, who first appeared in Equus, admits he was unsure when he was told he would be appearing without trousers in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He said, "At first I thought I had pants on. Apparently not!" [more...]
Source:  Showbiz Spy  
Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Blake Lively
Blake Lively wants to star in Harry Potter
Gossip Girl beauty Blake Lively is desperate to get a part in the last Harry Potter movie. The 20-year-old actress, who plays Serena van der Woodsen in the hit teen drama, says ever since she read the Potter books she has pinned her hopes on being offered a part in the film as a young wizard. [more...]
Source:  Showbiz Spy  
Monday, August 11, 2008

Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman refuses to chat about Snape
Alan Rickman refuses to talk about his Harry Potter character Severus Snape for fear of ruining the magic about Hogwarts' Professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts. He said, "I never talk about Harry Potter because I think that would rob children of something that's private to them. Until it's over, it should be left uncommented." [more...]
Source:  WENN  
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Daniel Radcliffe tops Forbes' rich list for young actors
The three stars of Harry Potter have been named as some of the richest young entertainers in the world, with leading man Daniel Radcliffe taking home the biggest teen pay packet. The 19-year-old actor pocketed an estimated £12.8million ($25million) last year, according to Forbes' magazine's Rich Tween List. [more...]
Source:  The Daily Mail, UK  
Harry Potter and the Curse of the Oscars
It's great to go wild about Harry again with the release of the new trailer for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," but beware. Harry Potter can shake his magic wand over and over, but it fails to enchant Oscar voters. Turns out, in fact, that Harry Potter is the new Susan Lucci of the Oscars. Since 2001, his five films have netted six nominations and no wins. [more...]
Source:  South Florida Sun-Sentinel  
Monday, August 4, 2008

John Williams
Review: John Williams tribute concert in Chicago
On Friday, August 1st, we attended the Ravinia Festival's John Williams Tribute concert conducted by Maestro Erich Kunzel and performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chicago Chorale. "Harry's Wondrous World" from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone contrasted nicely with the more dramatic music of Jurassic Park. [more...]
Source:  The Force  
Saturday, August 2, 2008

Jason Isaacs
Jason Isaacs can't wait to get back to Harry's world
"I wasn't in six so it has been a long hiatus for me and I can't wait to get back in that world," said Jason Isaacs. "It is easy to get back into the mind of Lucius. I just put on the wig. It is long and straight and the only way to get it straight is to tilt my head back and then I'm forced to look down my nose at people. And suddenly Lucius is back in town." [more...]
Source:  Hollywood Insider  
Friday, August 1, 2008

Dark Knight fails to eclipse Harry Potter in the UK
Figures just released show the new Batman movie hasn't had the same box office impact in the UK as in the USA, although it's already overtaken Iron Man, The Dark Knight has failed to eclipse the success of Harry Potter. The first weekend total puts The Dark Knight at 19th in the UK's best opening weekends. [more...]
Source:  Coventry Telegrpah, UK  
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Harry Potter is back on Blu-Ray
Warner Home Video has announced that they will release the 'Harry Potter Years 1-5 Giftset' to Blu-ray on November 11th, day-and-date with the DVD re-release. This set will include the currently available Harry Potter Blu-ray titles in a single box. [more...]
Source:  Blu-Ray.com  

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