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Dan Radcliffe to Appear at the Academy Awards
Dan Radcliffe will be starring in a special segment during the 85th Academy Awards, which will air on February 24th:
"We were bewildered," says Zadan. "How can you have the biggest franchise in motion-picture history, Harry Potter, and yet no one has ever been on the Oscars? (It) was strange to us.''Continued...
"Wand Combat" Coming to the Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Warner Bros. Studio is introducing "Wand Week" running from February 14-16. During this week, fans will be able to learn how to brandish wands, administer spells, strike proper dueling moves and poses, as well as behind-the-scenes information on making fight scenes through out the HarryContinued...
David Bradley Donates Doodle to National Doodle Day
As readers may recall, several Harry Potter actors donated doodles for National Doodle Day, a fundraising event which supports the work of Epilepsy Action. David Bradley (Argus Filch) has added the doodles being auctioned. Bradley's doodle is Harry Potter related. He drew his character and Mrs.Continued...
"Into the White" Trailer
You can watch the trailer for "Into the White," starring Rupert Grint here at Apple.com. "Into the White" will be available on iTunes and on Demand on March 7th and it will be released into select US theatres on April 12th. A synopsis for the film follows:
At the beginning of World War II a hostile chance encounter in theContinued...
Whimsic Alley's First Annual Wizard Cruise
Whimsic Alley, an all-Harry Potter merchandise store in California, is establishing a new tradition for Harry Potter super fans. In partnership with Princess Cruises, Whimsic Alley is hosting a four-night water adventure up the California Cost, departing from Los Angeles. Whimsic Alley intends for theseContinued...
Video: Trailer for "The Philosophers"
The trailer for "The Philosophers," a film which stars Bonnie Wright and Freddie Stroma (Cormac McLaggen) has been put online. Currently, there is no release date for the film. You can watch the trailer here or below but be forewarned there are some violent images in the trailer.
"Superfan Event" at Leavesden This Summer?
Happy Monday! Some intriguing news today: a source has told us that there's some sort of special "super fan" event being cooked up at Leavesden Studios in London this summer. It would be an exclusive off-hours event in August. That's all we have for the moment; it's unconfirmed by the studios thus far. We'llContinued...
Video: "How to Be Daniel Radcliffe"
Dan Radcliffe recently starred in a video for Bad Teeth, a comedy channel on YouTube. In the video, Radcliffe mocks his status as a celebrity. You can watch it here or below.
Rupert Grint starring in "Into the White"
A new theatrical poster of Into the White, featuring Rupert Grint, was released (and can be seen below). Grint's new film is a World War II drama, encompassing an encounter between two enemy planes (one British, one German). When the planes shoot each other down in the harsh, winter wildernessContinued...
David Bradley (Filch) to star in Doctor Who film
David Bradley (Argus Filch) is set to play William Hartnell in a film about the beginning of the Doctor Who phenomenon. The film, An Adventure in Space and Time, is a BBC drama that is a part of a 50-years-of-Doctor-Who celebration. An Adventure in Space and Time, approximatelyContinued...
Pottermore Insider Reveals How Moments Are Produced
The Pottermore Insider has a step by step look at how the Moments on Pottermore are created. They use the Magical Menagerie scene from "Prisoner of Azkaban" as an example and they explain how Pottermore Moments are selected:
Before we get into rat tonic and transforming rabbits, let’s startContinued...
Harry Potter Actors Donate Doodles for National Doodle Day
National Doodle Day, a fundraising event which supports the work of Epilepsy Action, is auctioning several doodles from Harry Potter actors to raise money for the charity. Sean Biggerstaff (Oliver Wood), Brendan Gleeson (Mad-Eye Moody), John Hurt (Ollivander), Adrian Rawlins (James Potter),Continued...
Sneak Peak at the Next Installment of "Prisoner of Azkaban" on Pottermore
In honor of Professor Snape's birthday, the Pottermore Insider has revealed a look at one of the upcoming Moments from "Prisoner of Azkaban":
Snape's Office has proved one of the most popular Moments from Book Two on Pottermore.com - you’ve enjoyed sampling sandwiches, ‘borrowing’Continued...
Happy Birthday, Severus Snape!
A very happy birthday to the man who can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even stopper death - Severus Snape! Please join Leaky in wishing a happy birthday to the bravest man Harry ever knew.
Emma Watson on the Cover of Marie Claire UK
Emma Watson will be featured on the February 2013 issue of Marie Claire UK. This issue became available to purchase on Thursday, January 3. Photos of Emma Watson from the magazine can be seen here. (The cover may be see below). Marie Claire UK reports:
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