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Harry noticed that Ron's version of events changed subtly with every retelling. At first, he gave what seemed to be the truth... One week later, however, Ron was telling a thrilling tale of kidnap in which he struggled single-handedly against fifty heavil
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ScreenCaps of Entire SS, CoS Ultimate Collector's Editions DVD Extras, Deleted Scenes, More
As we've been reporting all week, the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD as well as the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Ultimate Collector's editions of the DVDs have been released in several countries around the world (not due out until next month in US/UK) As a result, our amazing and very hard working galleries crew have beenContinued...
New Harry Potter Spells Application Training, Sorting Hat Video
Thank to WB for sending over this new "training" video for those who have purchased the new Harry Potter Spells application for iPhone and iPod Touch. At the official site you can also see a short new "sorting hat" video that is part of the application and videos for three of the 14 different spells including "Confringo," "Oppugno," and "Expecto Patronum." The<> Harry Potter Spells appliContinued...
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Reading Group Sorting Now Open
Sorting for the reading of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in our Lily and Stag Inn Reading Group forums has been opened over on the Leaky Lounge. Our Reading Groups offer Lounge members an intimate environment in which in-depth discussions about the Harry Potters novels take place with your fellow group members. For the Half-Blood Prince reading group, members will travel aloContinued...
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Trio Film 2009 Children in Need Appeal J.K. Rowling Loves Butterbeer and More from Wizarding World of Harry Potter Sneak Peek Gorgeous Artwork from First Two Harry Potter Ultimate Collector's Editions DVD BookletsMore Leaky News
Trio Film 2009 Children in Need Appeal
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Rupert Grint (Ron) and Emma Watson (Hermione) are among the celebrities this year who have filmed a special appeal as part of the annual BBC Children in Need charity drive to help disadvantaged children in the UK. Broadcast earlier tonight on BBC1, thanks to our Order Partner RupertGrint.net, you can now see the video of their appeal at this link.
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J.K. Rowling Loves Butterbeer and More from Wizarding World of Harry Potter Sneak Peek
It's not often that we get to see the creator of the wonderful world of Harry Potter enjoying a bit of magical fun, so we are delighted to report a fun tidbit today. The video of the sneak peek of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD is now online, and in this piece which you can see here, t<>here is this glimpse of Harry Potter author Continued...
Gorgeous Artwork from First Two Harry Potter Ultimate Collector's Editions DVD Booklets
We have another treat for you today, this in the form of the scans from the booklets found in the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Ultimate Collector's Edition DVDs
Thanks to our own Erna, we can now show you in gorgeous high res scans of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows concept art including Malfoy Manor and now Shell Cottage. IContinued...
WB Launches New Potions Game, Hogwarts Kit for More Entries in Road to Hogwarts Contest
Check it out! WB has now launched a new Perfect Potion Maker game to earn additional entries for the Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes. As seen on YahooKids (and open to play without entering the sweepstakes) you can make your own Potions or follow some of those recipes found on the site. Completion of the activity will earn you another entry for a chance to win a trip to the Grand OpeningContinued...
Aerial Shots of City of Hunsbury England Filmed for Deathly Hallows
Thanks to TLC reader Emma, we know that the city of Hunsbury, England will feature in overhead shots for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Emma pointed us to this article which says:
"The Warner Brothers team went up in a helicopter to film aerial footage of the residential area last Thursday.As reported by this newspaper they had posted letters to residents
asking theContinued...
Imelda Staunton as Umbridge: Back in Pink for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The always fabulous Imelda Staunton is the subject of a new profile in the Daily Mail. In the new interview she remarks on her return performance as the horrible ex-Professor Umbridge and her reign of (interrogation) terror in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, noting:
"Now, that is a great role,' she says with relish. 'It was wonderful
playing this baddie dressed in piContinued...
Rade Serbedzija Films First Scenes as Gregorovitch
Thanks to reader Petra for the heads up on this article from Croatia that says actor Rade Serbedzija has completed his first scenes as Wandmaker Gregorovitch for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In a rough translation of the piece, Mr. Serbedzija says that he has one scene with acclaimed actor Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) and praised the actor calling him "amazing."Continued...
Direct Links to Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets Ultimate Edition DVD Clips
WB has now released direct links to some great interview clips with then very young cast members from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Ultimate Edition DVDs. Also of interest are comments from the filmmakers on the special effects and more in the first two films. While we've seen these released (some just recently) we thougContinued...
WB Shop Special: Half-Blood Prince Bag from Comic Con with Harry Potter Purchase
As a special for Harry Potter fans, the official Warner Brothers shop is offering a free Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince tote bag with a $50.00 (USD) purchase via this link. Readers will recall we saw this great bag (photo here and here) earlier this summer at Comic Con; now is your chance to nab yours and take advantage of some early holiday sales at the same time. This offer iContinued...
Screencaps of Entire Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD, Extras, Deleted Scenes
Check it out! Thanks to our wonderful galleries crew, especially Maria and Erna, we now have screencaps of the entire Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD, along with all of the deleted scenes and extras. Be sure to take time and go through the many wonderful stills; especially notable are those clearly showing the anguish in Tom Felton's (Draco) face and the checked emotions of Continued...
First Look: Screencaps of Sneak Peek of Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Good news today! The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD has been released in several countries around the world already (Dec 8th for the US), and thanks to our own galleries crew and Erna, TLC can now show you the screencaps of the sneak peek section of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction. Check them out!
Among the new stills are those of<> Stuart Craig and tContinued...
Doh! Dan Radcliffe Set to Dazzle in "Simpsons" Parody of "Twilight" Series
Here is a rather delicious bit news today, as Entertainment Weekly and MTV report that actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) will lend his voice for the hit animated series "The Simpson." In what is sure to be a sparkling performance ;) Dan will sport fangs of a sort for a parody episode based on the mega hit Twilight series where he will portray a character named Edmund (yes, really) "a Continued...