Sunday Telegraph: Underwater Filming at Leavesden
The Sunday Telegraph quotes David Heyman from the DVD launch talking about some of the tremendous sets from Azkaban:
"We have had to build a dedicated tank which was incredibly involved, but I think it will look spectacular," he said.
Filming has taken place in short bursts, with diversContinued...
Reminder: Weasley Family on Ministry of Mayhem
Quick reminder that the Weasley family is on iTV's Ministry of Mayhem about...now!
Muggle Rides Knight Bus
A muggle reporter for The Telegraph was able to hop a ride on The Knight Bus and has a fun story about his adventures.
Standing in front, the headlights give the impression that they're coming to get you. Its eyes, reminiscent of Herbie Goes Bananas, look cheekily uncooperative. The air is thick with magic and, whenContinued...
TLC PoA DVD Launch Party Report Part I
By Melissa Anelli for TLC
The
invite
said it well enough. An accordion Marauder's Map, the first words inside read,
"Daylight will throw more light on a night time encounter," mysterious words that should have been clue enough that we should expect something thrilling.
It started with the soft drinks,Continued...
PoA DVD Launch Party: TLC's Report on the Way!
Hey all - it's just about 3:10 a.m. here in England but I'm still tap-tapping away at my report of tonight's PoA Launch party, an evening awash with sweets, color and tea leaves. Hang tight, because the details are forthcoming. Tomorrow, we'll have exclusive interviews with David Heyman,Continued...
PoA DVD Launch Party Reports Round-Up
Lots of press attended the DVD launch party tonight. Wire Image has photos from the event (TLC no longer supports or links to to Getty Images, who also has pictures from the event, because of the disdain they have showed Potter sites of late who have displayed their branded images. We believe the fans areContinued...
Photo Stills from PoA
HPANA has posted a collection of photo stills from deleted scenes that appear on the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD.
At Hungarian Honeydukes, you'll find screencaps from the bonus section of the DVD.
Thanks to both sites for the links!
PoA DVD Transcripts of Interview with Trio, Oldman, and Thewlis
We have the transcript from Warner Brothers of an interview that is included on the soon to be released Prisoner of Azkaban DVD. There is an interview conducted with the trio of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson along with the shrunken head from the Knight Bus scene. ThisContinued...
Chris Rankin to Attend PoA DVD Launch
Actor Chris Rankin(Percy Weasley) has posted on his website that he will be attending the launch of the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD on Thursday, November 18th. As we told you previously, the launch will be attended by many HP film cast members, and will be held at The Honourable Society of Middle Temple in London,Continued...
DVD Town Review of Prisoner of Azkaban
DVD Town has posted their review of the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD. In a longer piece, the reviewer has much to say not only about the new look of the 3rd film, but the story as well.
"I enjoyed the first two "Potters," mind you, but I thought they were mostly aboutContinued...
Rolling Stone: JKRowling Interview on PoA DVD is Best Surprise
TLC Reader Christophers let us know that Rolling Stone Magazine has posted their list of the year's best DVDs and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is ranked #9. In the Nov. 25th issue of the magazine, Peter Travers says that the "the interview with author J.K. RowlingContinued...
Emma Watson Lights Up Christmas in England
Actress Emma Watson ( Hermione Granger) will take part in the lighting of the Oxford Street Christmas Lights on Monday, November 15th. Miss Watson will be one of the celebrities to take part in the switch- on of the famous light display in London, England. Sponsored by the Harry Potter and the PrisonerContinued...
New WB " Time Turners Sweepstakes" for Adults!
Warners Brothers must have heard us, for they have now launched a second "Time Turner Sweepstakes" for adults to win a chance to meet JKR and Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. Just like the other "Time Turner Sweepstakes"(for children ages 7-17), this grand prize forContinued...
Prisoner of Azkaban DVD News
Today there is some news about the soon to be released Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD. First, IGN has posted their review of the disc. Scoring it an 8 out 10 overall, the highest marks went for the audio and sound.
"The dynamic range is rich and wide. The house shudders during the QuidditchContinued...
"I Wanna Be A Wizard " Sweepstakes for Walk-on Role in Goblet of Fire Film
As we told you previously, The Kids' WB and Warner Home Video are holding a contest with a chance to win a walk-on role in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film. The "I Wanna Be A Wizard" sweepstakes starts Monday, November 22nd runningContinued...