The Official Harry Potter Thread

[kissmesweet]

I've heard that kids signed up multiple times, but my friends' "spare" accounts have all been used up!

 

[Thefrenchy]

I have an account but find Pottermore absolutely boring so I might give it away...

 

[fashionmuse]

i havent logged on in a while, after the sorting part i kind of lost interest too. the new content is j.k. explaining things in the story and i thought it was actually new chapters that were edited out

 

[Alvedansen]

i'm a Ravenclaw

 

[MissKateCherie]

i'm a Ravenclaw

Me too!!!! I was sorted just a few hours ago! I'm so happy 'cause I wanted to be either a Gryffindor or Ravenclaw!

 

[immortalbliss]

What are your screen names? I'm PixieMist47! And still buying stuff at Diagon Alley..

 

[Alvedansen]

i'm MistNight27, i've just added you...i see you're a Slytherin! congrats

 

[immortalbliss]

^Thanks! I obviously don't belong in Ravenclaw since I can't even brew a Boil Cure..

 

[Alvedansen]

i haven't tried any spells or potions yet, but i think i'll fail horribly and lose the Ravenclaw house 100s of points

 

[MissKateCherie]

My name is Phoenix Thestral58...I added both of you!

The Potions are very hard...I manage to brew only one after 7 tries :S

 

[cloudyshambles]

I forgot when pottermore will be opened for everyone... does anyone know?

 

[Alvedansen]

they say October, not sure exactly when, though

 

[sobriquet87]

I feel embarrassed to admit that I've had my invitation since Monday, but I haven't signed in yet and gotten sorted.

I've been too busy with stupid school, but hopefully I will get to it this weekend.

I'm a terrible Potter fan.

 

[cloudyshambles]

they say October, not sure exactly when, though

thanks!

and how is everyone liking it so far? is it as good as everyone anticipated?

 

[MissKateCherie]

tbh, there isn't as much action as I had expected...I also thought that we would be able to read the whole books but we can only read some really little parts and the additional information about some characters, places, things etc...

 

[TianSoFine]

I'm a Slytherin! I'm so happy right now! Just thought I'd drop by and announce that.

 

[MissKateCherie]

^
what is your username???

 

[fashionmuse]

thanks!

and how is everyone liking it so far? is it as good as everyone anticipated?

after you get sorted you kind of lose interest, well thats how i feel about it. there isn't much to do, i havent logged on in a while but for me, finding the hidden objects is the best part

 

[sobriquet87]

Clip of the first time Emma and Rupert attempted to film their kissing scene.

WB announces 'Deathly Hallows - Part 2' Blu-ray and DVD release date, features

Warner Bros. has announced that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 will be available on Blu-ray 3D Pack, Blu-ray Triple Play, and a two-disc special edition DVD in the UK on December 2. It will be released in the United States on November 11.

The film can be purchased for permanent download on iTunes, Zune Marketplace, XBOX 360, Blinkbox and Acetrax. A high-def version will be available at the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PSP.

You can take a look at the Part 2 front and back covers: Front | Back

Fans can expect the following features on the Blu-ray:

- Maxmimum Movie Mode with Matthew Lewis
- A conversation with J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe
- The Goblins of Gringotts (hosted by Warwick Davis)
- The Women of Harry Potter
- When Harry Left Hogwarts
- WB Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter
- Deleted Scenes

For PS3 users, you will receive a demo of LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7.

The DVD contains everything above minus Maximum Movie Mode and the conversation between J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe.

Additionally, December 2 will also be the release date for Deathly Hallows - Part 1 on Blu-ray 3D, and the first time Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection will be available in Blu-ray and DVD and also as a Limited Edition (individually numbered with a 48-page collectable photo album).

mugglenet

 

[sobriquet87]

From bluray.com

With the good news that Deathly Hallows: Part 2 and the franchise set will be available for the entire holiday shopping season comes one unexpected drawback: Warner Bros. will put a moratorium on all DVDs and Blu-rays of the eight Potter films beginning December 29th. The studio announced that new shipments will cease on this date and the films will remain vaulted for an undisclosed amount of time. Needless to say, it will be interesting to see how long Warner Bros. will stick to this commitment (especially since Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2 will soon be due for Ultimate Edition treatment).

More on the special features and limited edition dvds here



From hypable.com

Why the ‘Disney Vault’ and now the ‘Potter Vault’ are cruel

“… before it goes back into the Disney vault.”

As kids we heard those threatening words at the end of commercials for the latest and greatest Disney movie hitting VHS or DVD. It created a sense of urgency and, in Disney words, helped them control the market.

Today we’re learning that WB is going to set up a Harry Potter vault, and I think it’s a very bad idea.

According to the studio, production of Potter DVDs will cease on December 29th. That’s four days after Christmas and less than two months after Deathly Hallows – Part 2 goes on sale. What this means is that several weeks later, availability of new copies will become small and you’ll have to resort to eBay and other online retailers who are selling used, old copies.

Warner Brothers is making a big mistake. They’re forgetting that aspects of the franchise like Pottermore, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Studio Tour, and sheer word-of-mouth will keep new generations looking for copies of the films every day.

Then there will come a time when they “reopen the vault” and publish the DVDs with new covers and probably new features. That’s when longterm Potter fans will be upset because they’ll know they’re missing out on special features.

While I understand WB’s desire to hype up re-releases, I think it’s cruel to rob potential new fans of availability for the sake of promoting new editions of the films that they’ll probably call “deluxe,” “crystal,” “diamond,” or any other exciting-sounding adjective.

Let’s keep the great films on shelves where they belong and pump up advertising campaigns when new editions are ready.