Tom Felton tweets about preparing for Deathly Hallows epilogue scenes

The end of filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is quickly approaching (they're supposed to wrap in June). For a while now we've heard that the last scenes they are likely to film are the ones involving the epilogue.

It looks like they're at least starting to prepare for those scenes, as today Tom Felton (the actor who plays Draco) tweet'd the following message:

i learn some new skills at work today...i had my first lesson in being 19 years on (not such a spring in my step for this scene)


If they are preparing the scenes in the epilogue, the post-production phase will begin shortly. Do not forget to follow Tom in Tweeter

Dan 'singing every day' in preparation for Broadway musical debut in Spring

A couple weeks ago we told you that Dan had signed on to star in a remake of the musical 'How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying'. It will hit Broadway in the Spring.

Today, a few details concerning Dan's preparation have come out via The Daily Mail:

Daniel Radcliffe has been put under a tough regimen for his Brodway musical debut.

Rob Ashford, who has just opened Promises, Promises, will be directing Daniel in the Frank Loesser show How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying in New York early next spring.

'He's singing every day with a vocal coach in London and I've got my assistant putting him through his dance paces every other day. I'm covering all bases with Daniel - and he's delivering,' Ashford told me.

Candy Spelling, who will be one of the show's producers, told me she saw Daniel at a casting audition and a rehearsed run-through for backers and she was impressed with the nimbleness of his dance moves, and his singing voice.

‘WBShop’ presents new exclusive quidditch clock

The Warner Brothers online store has released a brand new watch that is exclusively available online:

This elegant Quidditch gold-tone watch is a fantastic accessory for Harry Potter fans. The watch's hour hand is a Seeker who chases the minute hand, which is a Golden Snitch. Featuring an adjustable brown leather strap and a stainless steel back, the face of the watch measures 1.5-inches in diameter. This exclusive watch was the winner of a WBshop.com online poll of three different designs, with votes cast by more than 10,000 Harry Potter fans worldwide. Thanks to everyone who participated in the poll!

Will you consider purchasing one of these?

New Deathly Hallows set report includes interview bits with Robbie Coltrane, Rupert Grint, and more

The Philippine Daily Inquirer has a teaser of their upcoming set report online. In it, they reveal they were on set with Robbie Coltrane (who plays Hagrid), Rupert Grint (Ron), and Tom Felton (Draco). An excerpt:

One of the highlights of our set visit last Tuesday was the arrival of Robbie Coltrane in a chauffeur-driven golf buggy. Costumed as Hagrid, massive hair, beard and all, Robbie took in the cavernous Ministry of Magic headquarters, a spectacular green and gold space, where we conducted our interviews, as the “coolest set.” Blessed with a winking sense of humor, Robbie said that while it takes many hours to put on all that hair, “two young ladies” come with oil to help him take off all that expensive wig and makeup at the end of the day. “Somebody has to do it,” Robbie said with a smile, as he played with his mile-long beard.

Later in the article, Producer David Barron notes that no decision on where Deathly Hallows will be split has been made, but he says there are "three sensible places where we can do the split". These comments were made by David just last week.

"Surprises with the Dursleys at the End of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'?

Actor Harry Melling, who plays the annoying Dudley Dursley in the films of Harry Potter, has been updated (apparently inadvertently) today official Twitter account, meaning we'll see family-related surprises Dursley in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Then he corrected himself after a barrage of questions from fans, saying he will not talk more about the subject:

The final HP book does not say what happens to the Dursley family ... but the movie will bring a big surprise!

Boys! Not sure if the Dursleys appear at the end! It depends on the length of the movie ... please! Do not expect anything at the end!

Boys! Forgive me ... I will not talk any more about the film: '(

Could this indicate that we will see some extra scene with the Dursleys at the end of the second part of The Relic? It is clear that additional sequences were filmed, but Harry Melling not know for sure what part of the two films appear. Or maybe he did not know, and I almost let out in Twitter:)

New Deathly Hallows footage attached to LEGO Y1-4 video game collector's edition

Warner Bros has confirmed that new and exclusive footage from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be attached to the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 Collector’s Edition, out on June 30, 2010. The cover of the game can be seen below.




The full set of the collector's edition will include:
• 2-Sleeve Digi-pack
• Game disc
• Behind The Scenes of LEGO Harry Potter
• Fun on the Set of Harry Potter
• Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
• Exclusive set of 4 House Crest LEGO magnets
The collector's edition will only be sold in North America via Gamestop in the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3 formats.

The LEGO game can also be pre-ordered at Amazon.com in the following formats:
Playstation 3
XBOX 360
PC (Windows)
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo DS
Sony PSP

Half-Blood Prince & trio up for 2010 National Movie Awards

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been nominated for several National Movie Awards this year, including best Family feature. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson will be battling each other for Performance of the Year.
The NMAs will be given out on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 in London, and will be televised on ITV1. We'll have more then.

Congratulations to all those nominated!

Tom Felton: "The Last Hour of The Deathly hallows part II will be an endless carnage"

During a recent interview with MSN, Tom Felton, who plays Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, talked about the battle scenes of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II. He also mentioned that he is happy with his current hair color,he does not longer need to clarify more the blond characteristic of his character:
Been a long time, so we're getting nostalgic. Tears begin to roll when it finishes. We are all very good friends. Daniel saw yesterday. It has very good spirits, considering that he carries the weight of everything related to the movie. He has filmed every day for 16 months. I'm sure we will miss him as gone.
The Relics is certainly more exciting, and much more substantial. Usually it takes 7 months to film. This time we have been 16 months for 2 movies. There is a lot more content, especially the action and battle sequences. The last half hour, or indeed the last hour of the second film will be a non-stop carnage, I can not wait to see it.

Happy birthday emma watson!!

It is April 15 in the UK, so it's a very special day for all fans of the Harry Potter actress Emma Watson, who plays Hermione Granger's clever, is serving 20 years!

Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born in Paris, France on 15th April 1990. She is the daughter of two British lawyers who divorced when Emma was barely 5 years old, and that is why he moved to England. He has a brother 16 years old named Alex and two twin sisters. Emma's interest in acting since she was born small and showed it by not losing the opportunity to participate in plays that were mounted in your school, as Arthur, The Young Years, The Happy Prince and Alice in the Wonderland. His first achievement in the world of acting was what seven years, winning first place in The Daisy Poetry Competition, which showed that had the makings of an artist. But the success he achieved at age 10 with her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter saga, based on the novels by British writer Joanne Kathleen Rowling, who published seven volumes.

People of the casting of Harry Potter came to Emma's school, his teacher who was driven to compete for the character of Hermione Granger. She was chosen for the role because of its impressive performance during the different castings that I do. She has participated in all the Harry Potter showing great acting chops and has received several awards for his work in films. In 2007 released her first job out of the series, enter the cast of the movie Ballet Shoes starring as the eldest of three orphaned sisters (Pauline Fossil) who had different goals and dreams to achieve. In this film actors Emma worked with the likes of Emilia Fox, Eileen Atkins, Richard Griffiths (Vernon Dursley). His second job out of Harry Potter is The Tale of Despereaux, an animated film in which Emma lent his voice for the character of Princess Pea in this film shared with famous actors like Matthew Broderick, Sigourney Weaver and Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman, who has a great friendship.

Emma Watson is currently completing the shooting of the two installments of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and future film plans, we see her playing Betsy Balcombe in the movie Napoleon and Betsy. Emma moved last year to the United States to pursue his studies at Brown University.

Coincidentally, the actress Emma Thompson, who plays Sybill Trelawney, is serving 51 years today.

Congratulations! :)

Tour of 'The Forbidden Journey Videoclip Park New' Harry Potter '

Universal Orlando has unveiled a new promotional video of waiting for Harry Potter Theme Park, where we can observe an exciting journey through Hogwarts Castle, within which reside the rollercoaster The Forbidden journey. Our guide is Mark Woodbury, President of Universal Creative, who runs the gallery of portraits in motion of the founders of Hogwarts, the principal's office, and classroom Defense Against the Dark Arts. Finally we see a short clip of Harry Potter riding his Firebolt for a Quidditch match, which will be part of the attraction:

Remember that the Harry Potter theme park opens June 18:)

How long before the First Full-Trailer of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'?

During recent weeks we have seen several important facts about the filming of the 2 parts of the latest film adaptation of the saga, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Alan Rickman, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Thompson, Emma Thompson, Rhys Ifans and said they already have completed their scenes and said goodbye to their characters in the Harry Potter, and Chris Rankin and Warwick Davis will end up in the next 2 months. Tom Felton spoke about the process of filming the scenes in the epilogue, and even showed several scenes to a small audience at the ShoWest event. At this point, and with all this information, we can assume that much of the production has already been done, and that the post-production stage (which are added visual effects, sound editing, 3D effects, etc.) is taking place.

Last 05 de Diciembre de 2009 we presented the first teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, in which we could see exciting pictures of the first and second parts which promise to be the best in the series, including Harry, Ron and Hermione in different situations of danger, as in London after the wedding of Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour, in any fighting forest scavengers, Harry and Hermione to Godric's Hollow, the Lord Ollivander talking about The Relics of Death, ravaged Hermione walking the streets of London, among other exciting scenes. But is it time for the first full-trailer? As its name implies, a teaser is a "gag" of what will be the international trailer, often with less than 1 minute long, but enough to satisfy the anxiety of thousands of fans around the world hoping to see how is leaving the film. What we now hope the full-trailer is international, with over 2 minutes long and with enough excitement to satisfy scenes and the anxiety while waiting for the movie.

Let's review the chronology of the publication of the teaser trailers and full-trailers of the six previous Harry Potter films:

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released on November 16, 2001 and its teaser trailer was launched on 02 March of the same year. The first full-trailer was launched on June 11, 2001.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was released on November 14, 2002 and its teaser trailer was launched on June 14 of that year. The first full-trailer was presented on September 18, 2002.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was released on 04 June 2004 and its teaser trailer was launched on November 13, 2003. The first full-trailer was presented on 09 March 2004.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was released on November 18, 2005 and its teaser trailer was launched on May 13 of that year. The full-trailer was launched on 08 Juno 2005.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was released on July 12, 2007 and its teaser trailer was launched on November 17, 2006. The first full-trailer was launched on April 24, 2007.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was released on July 15, 2009 and its teaser trailer was launched on July 30, 2008. The first full-trailer was submitted on November 21, 2008.
With this in mind, could we expect the first full-trailer of the first part of the relics in the second half of April or the first half of May? Remember that always leak some images and descriptions days before the presentation of the trailers, which are always available online several days before being projected in the cinemas. Hopefully it will be before, it is quite disturbing that Warner Bros. has not released a teaser poster even the film's official.

Chances are you're booking a big advertising campaign for the coming summer season, with the help of super-productions such as Iron Man 2, Prince of Persia, Shrek Forever After, Robin Hood, Toy Story 3, Inception, or The Last Air-Bender. We can only wait patiently after this time. However, we are very attentive Blog bring you all the first data of the desired first full-trailer of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Permanent Warning! :)

Top Clips Revealed the theme park of 'Harry Potter'!

Apparently the expected Harry Potter theme park is now about to complete their external alterations, as the television's Today Show NBC has released 1 new video clip today, becoming the first that we have seen from inside the park. Among many other attractions, we see the Hogwarts Express in operation, the front of Honeydukes, and the entrance to Hogsmeade:

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We will be attentive to any new information arising from the highly anticipated Harry Potter park, so permanent Blog alerts!

Characters from 'Harry Potter' Style 'Avatar'!

What would it be if we all had the unique physical characteristics of Na'vi, inhabitants of the fantastical world of Pandora on the hit movie Avatar? It seems that many have imagined, and in fact, already been put to task to prove it. It all began when the artist Alexander Bickov created a version called Na'vi Shrek Shrevatar. Many artists were inspired and created a host of celebrities multiple designs with different brands of Avatar. Of course, Harry Potter could not sit back and already created versions of Harry, Ron, Hermione, Bonnie Wright and Emma Watson:



Already have imagined yourself with the characteristics of a Na'vi Avatar? :)

Happy Birthday, Remus Lupin!

Today March 10, the official website of author JK Rowling has updated the Calendar section, to wish a happy birthday Remus John Lupin!

We invite you to learn a bit more about this beloved character in our Special Section Lupine Remus, who had survived the Second Battle of Hogwarts 50 years would be fulfilling. Lunatic Congratulations! (q.e.p.d.):)

Video of the Week: 'Tribute to the epic series of Harry Potter'

Today, as our Video of the Week presents a wonderful tribute created by aandrandom, a big fan of the books and the Harry Potter, who has created a collection of images and sounds masterfully organized to create one of the most comprehensive video tribute network. Enjoy it!:

Orlando Resort 'Unveils Second Theme Park Official Photograph of' Harry Potter '

Universal Orlando has revealed the second official promo picture of Harry Potter Theme Park, this time presenting us with a fantastic view of the Hogwarts Express at the entrance of the park, accompanied by the following description (click the image at right to view in high resolution ).

The Hogwarts Express arrives at the station Hogsemeade while the Magical World of Harry Potter continues his development at Universal Orlando Resort. When visitors enter Hogsmeade, will be welcomed by the iconic steam locomotive, famous for books and the Harry Potter to transport students to a world of magic and wonder. With opening in spring 2010 only at Universal Orlando Resort, the Magical World of Harry Potter will present multiple themed attractions, shops, and restaurants.
Recall that the Jan. 25 we present the first official picture of the Hogwarts castle in the Harry Potter park, stately, sublime:)

Happy Birthday, Ronald Weasley!

Today March 1st, the official website of author JK Rowling has updated the Calendar section to wish a happy birthday to one of the most beloved characters in the Harry Potter World: Ronald Weasley!
Happy Birthday, Ron!

Helena Bonham Carter Reveals Details of her Last Scene: Death of Bellatrix!

In another recent interview with Rotten Tomatoes by actress Helena Bonham-Carter who plays Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter films, as part of promoting his latest film Alice in Wonderland, he asserted that the scene filmed on the last day of shooting was the death of his character in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II:

I appear only in the second half. But it was fun. I died on my last day, which was pretty strange. Be killed on my last day. Molly Weasley - Julie Walters - kills me. Actually I did a very good stage for my death, although very tiring. As always! I fight a duel with my wand on a table. And then I fall. And I was quite ready to say: "If I am going to ask me in mourning robe and fall backward, can we put a double to end?" And they said, "Oh, do not need a double." Do you think with 70 people watching, some will ask you to stop? No, he loved it! Really almost killed me that day.

Helena really has revealed many details of the film recently, which would otherwise remain hidden by the production team. Also follow the upcoming interviews granted during this stage of promotion:)

Stuart Craig reveals that he wept at the Shooting Death of Snape in 'The Deathly hallows

The Telegraph Magazine conducted an interview with BAFTA nominee for his work on the sixth film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Stuart Craig, the manager of the designs in the production of the Harry Potter films. In the interview Craig talks about his favorite objects of the films, such as the Monstrous Book of Monsters, the Weasley's clock, or the Angel of Death Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

In relation to The Deathly Hallows, Craig mentioned that he was present at the filming of the death of Severus Snape, and says she cried after because of the brilliant performance of Alan Rickman. And the final scenes, had to create a new Golden Snitch was opened to when Harry enters the Forbidden Forest.

The last time I cried was a few days ago, when we filmed the death of Alan Rickman's character, Snape. It is very difficult to mourn in a time of many bustle and hurry, because we were both reviewing the work of previous days, but he's an extraordinary actor and makes that death is very extraordinary.

Matthew Lewis broke the Sword of Gryffindor in the shootings 'The Deathly hallows'?

The actors Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) and Warwick Davis (Filius Flitwick) attended yesterday the Midlands Movie Comic Media Expo to talk with fans about Harry Potter. One fan asked Matthew about his big scene in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, where Neville uses the sword of Gryffindor against Nagini. The updated his Twitter fans with the response of the actor:

During the Q & A revealed that he broke the sword of Gryffindor when he swung the blade and the handle broke.

Obviously no danger for the shoot, since it is more than likely have multiple identical swords to make films, but is the least a curious fact for the fans.

In addition, Matthew spoke of his love for the yellow house Hufflepuff:

And if I was an animal, it would be a badger.

Chris Columbus discuss his work on 'Harry Potter' and his Step 'Percy Jackson'

3 days ago was released worldwide the film Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, by the hand of Chris Columbus, director of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Although there have been inevitable comparisons between the two sagas, Chris has made it very clear that they are completely professional and individual projects that each has given the best of their creativity. Today is available an interesting interview with Chris on the occasion of the promotion of Percy Jackson, where he spoke briefly about his work in the Harry Potter:

They say small, Chris Columbus dreamed of unimaginable places, and with his friends, strayed into amazing adventures of knights, conquerors of other worlds, and more, it really could not sleep it was his desire to become cartoonist for Marvel Comics. But putting aside that child within, now its 51 years, the U.S. director of the first "Harry Potter" (The Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber of Secrets, and was producer of The Prisoner of Azkaban), Chris Columbus is launched a new adventure with the shooting of his film Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

"My daughter is dyslexic and I used to listen to the Percy Jackson books on audio. I spent a day in his room and started listening to her story and was intrigued by the narrative line. What fascinated me was the use of Greek mythology, something that perhaps had not been done since Clash of the Titans. Never before had I imagined Greek mythology portrayed in this manner in particular, using all tools available film of today. I thought it would only make a great movie like this if he felt he could be something completely unique and original. "

"After the experience of directing the first two Harry Potter and then producing the third, I was physically exhausted. So I made two smaller films (Christmas with the Kranks and Rent) after that and did not return until I felt I was strong enough to make a great tape again. Actually I do not know how. Do not have a full body scan, but try to make the actors feel comfortable, that also do with cinema and anyone working on the set so you can create the best film possible.

Have you seen the new film by Chris Columbus? Share with us your comments and perspectives on the tape:)

Shirley Henderson Speaks on Election Moaning Myrtle in the Saga of 'Harry Potter'

The actress Shirley Henderson, who plays Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter films, has given a new interview with the newspaper Scotland on Sunday, due to the promotion of her new film Life During Warmtime, presented today at the Film Festival Venice. In it, Shirley plays Joy, a neurotic woman with a lousy husband. During the talk, Shirley mentioned briefly when passing through the boy wizard movies:

Moaning Myrtle is a very special case. Henderson initially found it very strange that she had been called for hearing, because the character was much younger than her at that time. "But when I met the technical team, I realized that what they wanted was a kind of child-adult, as someone so temperamental melancholy.

Recall that pasado 05 of January the agency Shirley Hamilton Hodell, announced that "we are afraid to say that rumors of his return are not true" about the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Shirley's new tape has a release date estimated for April 24 this year:)

New Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hagrid's Hut construction photos

With just months to the opening of The Harry Potter Theme Park we continue to reach images that show the advanced state of works and attractions. Hagrid's Hut, as stated by the theme park's website, will lead into the Flight of the Hippogriff ride.
The following pictures, distributed by Orlando United, we are the Flight of the Hippogriff, the towers of Hogwarts, and Hagrid's cabin houses Hogsmeade bird's eye view, in addition to what appears to be the big lake (no water). You can watch below:







We want to know what are your impressions, do you like how he is leaving the park? Can you imagine that? Would you add or change anything or is faithful to the books? Leave a comment!

Home Revealed Next Videogame 'LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4'

The Play.com website today revealed the first known image of the cover of the highly anticipated new LEGO Harry Potter video game in years 1-4, in which we appreciate Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley, Hermione Granger, Hagrid Ruebus, and Albus Dumbledore in front of the castle Hogwarts. This promises to be one of the most entertaining games of the saga of the boy wizard, converting the first 4 years at Hogwarts in an adventure for the whole family. Also, the site shows a release date of May 28, 2010.

For example, among many other actions of 140 playable characters, we can go to class and learn new spells and magic formulas for mixing potions. In this sense, each character will have their own special skills and learn a lot more based on their physical and mental fitness. So discover that Hermione has great potential in the management of the flying broomstick, thus being able to access areas that Harry and Ron are blocked. Meanwhile, Harry will have unique abilities like the ability to speak or use spells like Parseltongue Patronus. Meanwhile, Hagrid use his magic umbrella to reach areas that others could not.

The differences between the characters also be felt in their relationship with the magical world around them. For example, if a student control of the Slytherin house, he may enter their common room, but we can never make controlling Harry. Therefore, the re-visit again and again surpassed the stage and ensure we find secrets and new areas to discover, greatly increasing the re-playability. The exploration of scenarios and cooperation between the characters will be essential to locate hidden objects that will allow us to unlock additional content and all the characters included in the game. We shall also perform other tasks at Hogwarts, like cleaning the corridors and chat with the Ghosts to find new missions.

Remember that you can book your LEGO Harry Potter video game in our store from Amazon.com (PC, Wii, DS, PS3, Xbox360 and PSP):)

Harry Potter Trio on Top Hollywood Earners of 2009 List

Actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) are among the forty top earners in Hollywood in 2009, according to a new list published by Vanity Fair. Miss Watson, ranked in 14th place, is the top female earner on the list, as well as also the youngest person to be included, says an article in the Telegraph. Harry Potter costars Dan Radcliffe, who is the highest paid actor, and Rupert Grint also made the list in 6th and 14th place, respectively. The trio, who are next slated to star together in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Parts One & Two," join such other big Hollywood names as director James Cameron, actor Ben Stiller, producer J. J. Abrams, and actor Denzel Washington on the Vanity Fair list.

A Note from J.K. Rowling on "Helping Haiti Heal"

As of today, the Helping Haiti Heal effort has raised nearly $97,000. If we get to $105,000, Partners in Health will name the three full cargo planes (full of medical supplies and other desperately needed equipment) that we have funded after three wizards we know well: Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The trio will fly into Haiti to help.

We are very close to that goal. We still need your help to do it. But today, J.K. Rowling, hearing about all your AMAZING work so far, has passed along a message and specifically asked we share it here:


To everyone who has helped raise such an incredible amount for the earthquake survivors in Haiti: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

Like many others, I made a personal donation to the DEC shortly after the earthquake happened; but never did I expect such an amazing response from all of you. You cannot imagine how awed, moved and humbled I am to know that planes named Harry, Ron and Hermione are going to be flying off to help. I did not need this to remind me how extraordinary Harry’s fans are, but you keep giving me proofs. THANK YOU! - Jo

Remember, you can still enter to win a full set of signed Harry Potter books and many more awesome prizes - AND 100% of your donation will go toward relief - by visiting this page. Also stay tuned for more announcements soon. If you can't donate, tell someone who can. If you know someone who might want to take part but might not know about the effort, e-mail them right now. Tell your local news outlet. Tweet. We can get there with your help! Help send the trio to Haiti!

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JK Rowling Barbie doll to be displayed at upcoming German toy fair

Sky News is reporting that Mattel has created a special JK Rowling Barbie doll - which, sadly, won't see mass production:

Harry Potter author JK Rowling, tennis champion Kim Clijsters and Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria have all been given the ultimate plastic accolade: being turned into a Barbie doll.

The JK Rowling doll, meanwhile, is dressed in the black wool suit and hot pink top combination she wore at the 2009 Monsters and Critics Award Banquet.

The three one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls, which will not go on general sale, are being showcased in Mattel’s showroom at the world's largest toy fair in Nuremberg, Germany.

Exhibitors from around the world are meeting to show off the trends that will fill this year's Christmas stockings

Theme Park promotional video of 'Harry Potter' to the 'Super Bowl'

The CBS channel recognized transmit an advertisement of the unpublished Harry Potter theme park during the time interval of the Super Bowl (which is the most watched television show throughout the year USA). We saw the slogan Be brave, be extravagant, were extraordinary together with a photo of Conceptual Art with two teenagers over-flying brooms Hogwarts and Hogsmeade in the Gryffindor Quidditch uniform. Today it has appeared on the video website in question, which can be seen below, with the emergence of Hungarian Colacuerno (converted to roller coaster) and actor Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter):

Apparently different issue another video clip for the next issue of Hollywood Reporter's program on NBC, so BlogHogwarts permanent alert! :)

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: The experience of the wands

Today, Universal Orlando has sent us new and interesting information about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, specifically on Ollivanders store. In this statement we say visitors have the opportunity to live an experience similar to that Harry is in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, where the wand chooses the wizard.



"When visitors visit Ollivanders instantly they will feel they are in the store from the films. The building is intimate, simple windows with the same symbols, colors and other details found in books and movies. But more importantly, visitors to experience for themselves the magic moment that Harry's life changes forever "

When you enter you will be received by a curious wandmaker, which will guide us to find our wand, which will find out through some specific questions and then select a wand to give a first attempt, and if you wand is not adequate, we must prepare to see some magical accident in the store.

A very interesting attraction that can be enjoyed when the park opens this 2010.

Thanks Universal Orlando!

Deathly Hallows: Daniel Nude, Sequence of the 7 Potter, and kiss between Harry and Hermione!

One's February issue is available since Saturday in France, and into, there is a complete interview with Dan, Rupert and Emma who speak about their feeling of Deathly Hallows filming. Any confirmed scenes, added pieces of news and finally a really cool interview with a shoot of Dan, Rupert, Emma and Bonnie Wright did in studio for the DH's promo !

The interview isn't complete, but we selected for you, interesting elements !

Emma Watson
To kiss Rupert in front of cameras will stay the strangest experience for me, since I've played in Harry Potter. Him and I was frightened about this scene, and would like to do it quickly. But the hardest is coming ... I have to kiss Dan ! It's a scene where Ron imagine a kiss between Harry and Hermione."

"We haven't filmed the epilogue yet, in which we can see the future of Harry, Ron and Hermione 19 years later. At the beginning, producers would like to replace us, but they finally kept us. We will look like 40 years old persons. I'm very impatient to see that !"

Daniel Radcliffe
"In the Deathly Hallows, you'll see Harry as you never saw him before ! For example, I shot a scene where i'm entirely naked. When I read the script, I thought that I would carry underwears but no ! I've already done it for Equus so it wasn't so difficult. I'm wondering how people will react, even if any things will be hidden in the screen !"

"Recently, we've finished a scene in which I had difficulties. It's the 7 Potter's scene ! We had to shoot a take where I was a different Harry instead of the other actors. It was fun, but very hard, because sometimes, I forgot who I had to be ... That made me crazy !"

Rupert Grint
"We shot a lot of physical scenes. For Daniel, filming was very complicated. But he never complained ... When he became sick because of filming conditions, he was ok and he never complained ..."

Interesting pieces of news !

Have a nice day !

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ', Oscar Nominated for Best Picture!

Throughout the month of January we come to know details about the escalation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in the pre-selections for the different categories of the coveted Oscar. Today we know at last that the sixth Harry Potter film has been nominated for the Oscar 2010 in the category of Best Cinematography, due to excellent work by Bruno Delbonnel.

Thus, finally the film was not nominated in the category of Best Visual Effects (which was pre-candidate) also is the seventh time in- a Harry Potter film is nominated for the Oscars. Maybe this magic number will bring luck to the band this year. Recall the earlier nominations:

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was nominated in the categories of Best Art Direction, Best Original Score and Best Costume.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was nominated in the categories of Best Original Score and Best Visual Effects.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction.
The grand ceremony in which the statuettes will be handed to the winners of this edition No. 82 of the Academy Awards will take place on 07 of March at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood. Wish her luck in the Prince the 7th chance to win the Oscar! BlogHogwarts will bring you any news on the awards, which promise great competition and excitement:)

Rumor: 'The Deathly Hallows' in 3D?

Today a new rumor about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has flooded the network. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the two parts of The Deathly Hallows will be in 3D. Each film will cost $ 5 million to convert it into 3D format and also WB invest another $ 5 billion in 3D glasses for all viewers.

Of course, this is just a rumor, but seeing the recent success of Avatar, WB might bet on movies in 3D. Would you like to see the Battle of Hogwarts in three dimensions?

Press release for Wizarding World Super Bowl commercial now online

We now have a press release from Universal with a couple more details.

Set to air during the first half of the Super Bowl, the ad features all-new footage and pulls viewers directly into the new area – from the bustling village of Hogsmeade, to the immensity of Hogwarts castle. The commercial also features Harry Potter and two children who get a glimpse at the excitement guests can expect to experience when they visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

The commercial also begins a new brand campaign, “Be Courageous. Be Outrageous. Be Extraordinary.” showing viewers that Universal Orlando Resort is the only theme park destination in the world where you can soar above Hogwarts castle with Harry Potter, swing above the streets with Spider-Man and help Shrek save Princess Fiona in Shrek 4-D.

French publication One Magazine interviews trio on Deathly Hallows set

There are some new interview bits online this morning thanks to Potter fansite HarryPotterForever.fr.

While the translation is very rough, we learn about challenges and scenes that Dan, Emma, and Rupert have recently shot:
Emma Watson
To kiss Rupert in front of cameras will stay the strangest experience for me, since I've played in Harry Potter. Him and I was frightened about this scene, and would like to do it quickly. But the hardest is coming ... I have to kiss Dan ! It's a scene where Ron imagine a kiss between Harry and Hermione."

"We haven't filmed the epilogue yet, in which we can see the future of Harry, Ron and Hermione 19 years later. At the beginning, producers would like to replace us, but they finally kept us. We will look like 40 years old persons. I'm very impatient to see that !"

Daniel Radcliffe
"In the Deathly Hallows, you'll see Harry as you never saw him before ! For example, I shot a scene where i'm entirely naked. When I read the script, I thought that I would carry underwears but no ! I've already done it for Equus so it wasn't so difficult. I'm wondering how people will react, even if any things will be hidden in the screen !"

Wizarding World tidbits: more on JK Rowling tasting butterbeer, Forbidden Journey ride to have authentic Potter props and rooms in queue

Speaking with MTV's Hollywood Crush Blog, Universal's VP of creative development Thierry Coup (who we interviewed yesterday) has revealed more cool details about the park.

On the butterbeer front, we've learned more concerning JK Rowling's tasting of the drink:

Thierry: "It was really fun to be a part of the whole tasting different [attempts at butterbeer] to try until J.K. Rowling really felt, okay, this is it, this is what I always thought butterbeer should taste like," Coup shared with us in a phone interview. "It was a very exciting moment to see her smile and actually taste it. It's a delicious thing, first of all. It's everything you expected it to be."

We've also learned that there is plenty of work going on to make the Forbidden Journey queue as entertaining as possible:

When we asked him how young children would feel about some of the rides, he said even if they don't want to ride Forbidden Journey, the walk through Hogwarts castle would be worth it because they would be able to "visit all the iconic rooms" described in the "Harry Potter" books and movies.

Since Universal has been working with the films' production designer, Stuart Craig, and art director, Alan Gilmore, the rooms are supposed to be very accurate representations of the interior of Hogwarts — so much so that most of the props used in the rooms are the actual props from the films and are on lease from Warner Bros. Later releases from Universal will tell which rooms are going to be included in the castle — and whether actual actors will be recreating the scenes promised for the Forbidden Journey ride.

JK Rowling Donates Books Signed of 'Harry Potter' and Card To help to Haiti

Our favorite authoress JK Rowling has donated a complete set autografiado of Harry Potter's books, together with a card written to hand, to help to the campaign Helping Haiti Heal entrusted to gather funds and helps for affected by the recent earthquake of Haiti. This donation adds to more than 100 only(unique) objects that include a book signed by the author Neil Gaiman, five books dedicated by Sir Terry Pratchett, the conceptual original art of the movie Where the Wild Things Ploughs, and many(many people) more.



Many fansites of the young magician and organizations of charity are working actively to mitigate a bit the pain for which there happen(pass) nowadays the inhabitants of the struck nation of Haiti. More information is in the website thehpalliance.org/haiti:)

Rupert Grint & Jamie Campbell Bower featured in UK In Style magazine

It was reported last year that Harry Potter actors Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Jamie Campbell Bower (Gellert Grindelwald) would be featured in the March issue of UK's In Style magazine. A scan of the shoot has been released, where the two stand with actress Kaya Scodelario; it can be seen in hi-res in our galleries:





Rupert's segment says:


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You might recognise him from: the Harry Potter films; Driving Lessons; Thunderpants.
What's next? Cherrybomb, Wild Target, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I and Part II.
Stellar moment: "There's been talk that I have a nude scene in Cherrybomb, but it's just topless, really. It was embarrassing, but tastefully done! And yes, I'm going to miss Harry Potter when it ends next year."
Jamie states:


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You might recognise him from: The Twlight Saga: New Moon, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
What's next? The Prisoner, London Boulevard, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I and Part II.
Stellar moment: "Twilight is crazy. On the morning of the LA premiere, I heard a commotion at 6:30am - the queue for the cinema had reached our hotel!"
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be out November 19, 2010 and July 15, 2011.

Exclusive: Producer talks Bonnie Wright's performance & involvement in Sweat

It was announced in late October that Bonnie Wright was in talks to star in the London-centered vignette Sweat, which will be a part of the feature Geography of the Hapless Heart. We have just received word from Alexandra Billington, writer and producer of the film, who gave a bit of information about Bonnie's involvement.

Bonnie played the lead female character Mia, which Billington describes as:


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[A] free spirited young woman yet has enough depth to attract the more intense and introspective Jamie character played by Matthew McNulty.
Billington also spoke about Bonnie's professionalism on set, and commented on her performance as Mia. Filming for Sweat took place earlier this month, and has already been completed.


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Filming went fantastically well and Bonnie was both highly professional and a complete pleasure to work with.

Bonnie played the role of Mia beautifully and with a maturity that did great justice to the character.
As for a release date, Billington states that it will be "nearer May" 2010, though that can be subject to change.

We will have much more on Bonnie's new feature, including photos and promos, next year.