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ABC Family Airs Half-Blood Prince Previews

Sat May 30 20:35:00 -0400 2009

The first of the new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince previews has now aired on ABC Family tonight. This installment did not contain any new footage, and looked as if it was taken from previously released pieces such as both the recent Featurette, and the first preview from several months ago which contained interviews from the Trio and David Yates and David Heyman. You can also <>see the p...

More New Construction Photos from Possible Deathly Hallows Location Filming

Sat May 30 19:23:00 -0400 2009

As a follow to their earlier photos several weeks ago, London Taxi Tours have now updated their website with photos of what they say is a set under construction for use in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The website also reads that location filming in Swinley Forest is set to begin June 10th. At this link you can see what is clearly an exterior board to be used for Green Screen filming an...

Deathly Hallows Casting Updates: Teen Dumbledore Cast, Chris Rankin Returns (Updated)

Sat May 30 15:26:00 -0400 2009

A few quick casting updates today regarding Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. First word has reached TLC that the part of Teenage Albus Dumbledore will be portrayed by young actor Toby Regbo. You can see an additional photo of him here. Also there is a rumor that a new actress by the name of Hebe Beardsall will have a minor part as Ariana Dumbledore, however this is very much unconfirmed an...

PotterCast 196: Bother, Bother

Sat May 30 12:19:00 -0400 2009

Our 196th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online with special guest Neil Cicierega, from Potter Puppet Pals, who joins us for an episode packed with the latest Harry Potter news, discussion, and more. Sue's News starts us off with the latest on the new Half-Blood Prince TV spots, the last bits of Deathly Hallows filming at Shell Cottage, and details of a <>Making Of Deat...

Reminder: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Previews Tonight on ABC Family, Tomorrow on MTV Awards

Sat May 30 08:51:00 -0400 2009

A quick reminder that tonight, ABC Family is due to begin airing their previews of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince during their broadcast of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban tonight on the cable channel starting at 8pm (Eastern). Tomorrow as well will be a big day as ABC Family continues tomorrow with broadcasts of Goblet of Fire starting at 1pm (Eastern), then the T...

Tickets Now on Sale in Select Markets for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Sat May 30 08:40:00 -0400 2009

Several readers have owled saying they've received a notice from Fandango saying movie tickets are now available for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Currently limited to a very few select markets here in the US, movie tickets are of course expected to become available for wider audiences in the near future, so be sure to sign up here for an alert when they become available in your home ...

LeakyCon Live Album Reminder

Fri May 29 19:42:00 -0400 2009

The live album from LeakyCon, a two-disc, professionally recorded and mixed set encapsulating three epic rock concerts from LeakyCon 2009, is now $19.95 and available at this link. It makes a fantastic gift and all proceeds go to charity.

More details including album art and sample clips in the coming weeks, but the total supplies will be limited, so reserve your copy now!

Scans of Emma Watson in June Issue of Candy Magazine

Fri May 29 18:04:00 -0400 2009

There are two new images online of actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) from an upcoming photospread in Candy Magazine. These scans, which can be viewed right here, will appear in their June 2009 issue and feature Miss Watson answering a few questions regarding the upcoming Half-Blood Prince film, her future plans, and more.

Thanks to SS!

Tom Felton Reflects Back on Landing Part as Draco Malfoy for Harry Potter Films

Fri May 29 09:47:00 -0400 2009

Actor Tom Felton has given a new interview to the Press Association where he reflects back on landing the part of Draco Malfoy for the Harry Potter films. He said that he originally wanted to play the part of the boy who lived, but ended up with the part of his nemisis.

"I went for Harry for about five times and then Ron for a couple more and ended up dying my hair blond for Draco. I had my hai...

New Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Features in SciFi, SFX Magazine

Fri May 29 09:19:00 -0400 2009

The media barrage heralding the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince continues today as there are two more features now online featuring the sixth Harry Potter film. Seen here courtesy of our Order Partner DanRadcliffe.com, SFX has a long and rather light look at the film, focusing on the old David Yates quote about the film "It's all Sex, Potions, and Rock n Roll" and subsequent r...

Rupert Grint Rolling Stone's Hot Sidekick of 2009

Thu May 28 09:59:00 -0400 2009

A new feature on Rolling Stone Magazine includes actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) as part of their list of 2009 Hot List. Dubbing Mr. Grint their 'Hot Sidekick,' the magazine profiles the young actor who notes that the Harry Potter experience has "been exactly half of my life." He goes on to say of the experience:<> "It has been really weird. I feel like I've completely changed really quickly. I...

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Feature in July Issue of Empire Magazine

Thu May 28 09:48:00 -0400 2009

The media blitz continues as the July issue of Empire Magazine contains another onset report from the filming of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Thanks much to our Order partner DanRadcliffe.com, you can see the scans via this link. Also, be sure to check out a lengthy new interview with Dan contained in Filmstar magazine, here.

Thanks Lauren!

New Poster Book Interviews: Evanna Lynch Talks Malfoy Manor and Luna

Thu May 28 08:35:00 -0400 2009

As we reported earlier, the new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince tie-in books from Scholastic were due to be released this month. Thanks to Snitchseeker for letting us know they now have received scans of the Poster book (seen via this link), which contain a series of interviews with various cast members. Some of the questions we've seen recently, however there are some new nuggets of inf...

New Luna Lovegood SpectreSpec, Draco Malfoy, Dumbledore Half-Blood Prince Shirts

Thu May 28 07:43:00 -0400 2009

Hot Topic has updated their website with several new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince tshirts today. New are the Draco Malfoy tshirt, a colorful Luna Lovegood shirt, complete with SpectreSpecs and Quibbler on the front, and this tshirt of Dumbledore. The retailer is expected to continue releasing new productes in their Harry Potter line in the coming days, so stay tuned!

New Trailer for Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince Video Game

Wed May 27 15:48:00 -0400 2009

As we are nearly a month away from its release date, EA has released another trailer for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game. Seen here via IGN, you can watch the lovely "Magical Fights" trailer that has several new scenes and locations from the HBP video game, which will be released here in the US on June 30th. Enjoy!

Thanks White Wiz