The Official Harry Potter Thread

[sobriquet87]

I've heard that it could be released with Red Riding Hood, but I'm thinking WB may release it with Sucker Punch.
Both of them are WB films...either way I just want to SEE IT!!

But at the same time I don't want to, because that just means we're getting closer to the end.

 

[YoninahAliza]

just came across this little story
so sad but sweet of JK

btw, does anyone know when the new trailer will be released? i really can't wait

Oh gosh... thats so sad. That was sweet of J.K. Rowling to name the character after her though.

 

[sobriquet87]

That story is sad. JK Rowling has named characters after real life people on other occasions too. There's a character in book 6 named after a charity that Daniel Radcliffe supports (Demelza Hospice Care for Children). The character's name was Demelza Robins.

There's another story involving a 6 year old girl with cancer who sent a letter to JK Rowling asking what would happen next and JKR replied with this email:

Dear Catie, I am working very hard on book four at the moment...on a bit that involves some new creatures Hagrid has brought along for the care of Magical Creatures classes. You are an extremely brave person and a true Gryffindor. With lots of love, JK Rowling (Jo to anybody in Gryffindor).'

She emailed the little girl back and fourth and even called to read her parts of the unfinished manuscript to Goblet of Fire.

When that little girl passed away, JKR wrote this letter to her parents:

'I consider myself privileged to have had contact with Catie. I can only aspire to being the sort of parent both of you have been to Catie during her illness. I am crying so hard as I type. She left footprints on my heart all right. With much love, Jo.'

This was back in 2000 right when Harry Potter had really gotten a lot of attention.

JK Rowling also mentioned in her interview with Oprah that she used to write Mattie Stepanek (those of you who watch Oprah know him as the little boy who wrote the "Heart Song" books).

Stories like that always get me. It's so sad, especially since these kids are so young.


dailymail

 

[Alvedansen]

ooh-voldy-voldy.tumblr.com

...that'd be tomorrow!!! OMG, i hope this is true! (i won't get my hopes up though)

 

[sobriquet87]

^I hope that's true, but none of the Fan sites have reported and the fan sites usually get the first tip when WB plans to release the trailer.

It's 4 months until the movie comes out, so the trailer should be released very soon!

Some more HP news:

The Royal Mail released 8 new First Class stamps celebrating British magical figures. Dumbledore and Voldemort were two of the 8. The others were Rincewind and witch Nanny Ogg, from Terry Pratchett's Discworld, Aslan the Lion and the White Witch, from CS Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia, and Arthurian figures of wizard Merlin and Morgan le Fay.

Also, Deathly Hallows Part I has now become the HIGHEST grossing International Potter film with $657.24 million earned overseas, passing Sorcerer's Stone's $657 million. It's currently the number 10 highest grossing film of ALL TIME with $951.8 million.

Warner Bros announced that the World Premiere for Deathly Hallows Part II will be held on July 7th in Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square. Here's WB's press release about the MASSIVE premiere:

Warner Bros. Pictures today announced that the world premiere of the final instalment of the Harry Potter film series, Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - Part 2, will take place in London’s Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square on 7th July 2011.

This will be the first red carpet film premiere event in Trafalgar Square, the instantly recognisable landmark providing the iconic backdrop for one of the biggest film premieres to ever take place in the capital.

The cast, filmmakers and guests attending the final Harry Potter premiere will begin the night on the red carpet in Trafalgar Square with the world’s media in attendance. Special areas will be reserved within the square for fans and competition winners from all over the world to see the actors and creators of some of the most beloved characters of all time. Cast and guests will then make their way to Leicester Square’s cinemas to watch the film.

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "For the last decade we've been gripped by the on-screen battle between Harry Potter and his arch enemy Lord Voldemort and this is one of the most eagerly awaited films in history. As befits a great British triumph, I can think of no better venue than the iconic surroundings of Trafalgar Square in which to stage the most spectacular of send offs for this dramatic finale”.

Josh Berger, President and Managing Director of Warner Bros. Pictures UK commented “We are delighted that our plans for the finale of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will take place in such a spectacular venue. We pride ourselves on the creativity of our premieres and the space within Trafalgar Square will lend itself to being a magical experience for both guests and fans.”

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reprise their roles as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

The final part in the film series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is directed by David Yates, director of the last three films. The producers are David Heyman, the producer of all of the Harry Potter films, David Barron who has produced six of the films and J.K. Rowling. Steve Kloves adapted the screenplay, based on the novel by J.K. Rowling. Lionel Wigram is the executive producer, with John Trehy and Tim Lewis as co-producers.

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - Part 2 opens in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on July 15th 2011.

bbc, hollywood reporter, boxofficemojo, snitchseeker

 

[Alvedansen]

actually it's gonna be released today...it's supposed to be shown before "Red riding hood" and some other movie and they're both released today. hopefully it'll hit the web soon as well

 

[cloudyshambles]

^yes, please!!

 

[sobriquet87]

Usually when the HP trailers are released, fan sites like Mugglenet, Snitchseeker, and The Leaky Cauldron get an email from Warner Bros, so that they can alert the fans.
None of those sites have even posted the Virgin Media rumor.

I think WB will probably release it with Sucker Punch the weekend of March 25th!

 

[chicandcool]

Also, Deathly Hallows Part I has now become the HIGHEST grossing International Potter film with $657.24 million earned overseas, passing Sorcerer's Stone's $657 million. It's currently the number 10 highest grossing film of ALL TIME with $951.8 million.

YAY
I watched DH1 in the cinema THRICE. I've never watched any other HP movie more than once in the cinema (but I have seen them multiple times with my DVDs ).

 

[sobriquet87]

Well the trailer didn't come out....

But I'm hoping it will be released with Sucker Punch near the end of this month.
It's got to come out soon. The film comes out in 4 months!

 

[Alvedansen]

^sorry for that, BUT we will get to see some footage this weekend

Annnd here we go! Today ABC Family announced that footage from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 will be appearing during their Harry Potter Weekend starting Thursday!

mugglenet

 

[sobriquet87]

^Yay! I can't wait!!! I was just about to have a Harry Potter movie marathon...ABC family always has theirs right on time!

 

[sobriquet87]

Here are some details on the new footage that will shown during ABC Family's Harry Potter Weekend:

Faithful Potter fans will also be given a chance to go behind-the scenes with never-before-seen interview footage from the cast and filmmakers which give insights on key scenes from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 & 2,” as well as revisiting important moments from the previous films to prepare for the final battle that takes place in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.” The never-before-seen footage that will be airing throughout the weekend includes a look back at Harry and Ginny’s relationship, director David Yates’ take on Harry and Hermione’s relationship, the origins of The Marauder’s Map and a look into the very last shot of principal photography of the film franchise with producer David Baron. ABC Family will also be airing exclusive sneak peeks at some of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,” most exciting moments, including Harry & Draco’s fight in the Room of Requirement, the hair-raising dragon sequences and the final courtyard battle between good and evil.

Also, the author of the bestselling, Harry Potter Film Wizardry book has announced that she's releasing another book called Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey. Here's some information about it...it's a MUST for Potter fans.

"This followup to the New York Times bestseller Harry Potter Film Wizardry is a lavish and personal look at the entire filmmaking process that turned the word's bestselling fiction series into a blockbuster movie franchise."

Highlights include new detailed insight from producer David Heyman, production designer Stuart Craig, director David Yates, as well as new interviews with Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Michael Gambon.

This will be the first book to detail the making of all eight Potter films and feature hundreds of never-before-seen photos and concept illustrations. According to one Harper Collins rep this book "will be more journalistic in tone" and there will be "much more concept art, in larger sizes on the page."

mugglenet

 

[sobriquet87]

Here's some great news about one of the Potter movies:

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban has been named film of the decade at the First Light Awards.

The award is voted for by the public in association with the Bafta Kids' Vote, and is chosen by children aged five to 15.

"We made the film for children of all ages from 5 to 105 really, but clearly a core part of our audience is young people and to be honored is a privilege," said producer David Heyman.

Heyman accepted the award from Clemence Poesy, the actress who has played Fleur Delacour in several Potter films.

Way to go, POA!

mugglenet

 

[sleepingbeauty13]

The ABC Family's Harry Potter Weekend started today and they showed some small previews of DH2 like Harry & Draco’s fight in the Room of Requirement, the dragon, the final courtyard battle... interviews with the actors, etc.

 

[sobriquet87]

I'm watching it right now!! The clip they just showed was AMAZING! I got chills!

They showed Ron crying over Fred.

 

[disenchanted]

awwww, I have to see it!!!

 

[disenchanted]

here's the video..not very good quality but who cares right?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhQjHCXgZKM

link from oclumencia

 

[sobriquet87]

Here's a new picture from DH Part Two. Harry looks so FIERCE!!

mugglenet

 

[TianSoFine]

Thank you for posting the link. The first look is so epic!

I just did a Harry Potter movie marathon with some friends. We split it into two days because the movies are so long! I've never noticed this before, but in the duelling club scene in the second movie, Lockhart has a pretty awesome cape. <3

And from the fourth movie onwards, Emma Watson's eyebrows do interesting jumps when she's talking.