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'Order of the Phoenix', 'Half-Blood Prince' ultimate editions rumoured for release on June 14

By Andy on 26 February 2011 at 12:31 GMT

The ultimate editions of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will reportedly be released on June 14.

Both sets will contain new additions to the "Creating the World of Harry Potter" documentary series, this time focusing on "Evolution" and "Magical Effects".

You can see photos of both sets below.

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First look at new 'Forbidden Forest' and 'Knight Bus' LEGOs

By Andy on 14 February 2011 at 06:08 GMT

Last week was Battle for Hogwarts, and now this week we have your first look at the other two HP sets that LEGO will be releasing this summer.

LEGO 4866, The Knight Bus, will cost $34.99 and is slated for release in June. Additionally, LEGO 4865, The Forbidden Forest, will cost $11.99 and will be released in August.

You can see pictures of all three sets below. Additional close-ups can be found at ActionFigs.com.

: LEGO 4866 – The Knight Bus – June 2011 – $34.99

: LEGO 4865 – The Forbidden Forest – August 2011 – $11.99

: LEGO 4867 – Battle for Hogwarts – June 2011 – $49.99

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David Heyman calls 'Deathly Hallows: Part 2' rough cut "very exciting", talks King's Cross and Prince's Tales

By Andy on 12 February 2011 at 11:35 GMT

David Heyman recently called a rough cut of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, "very exciting", despite it having no visual effects, music, or sounds effects.

Talking with Empire Online, Heyman spoke about the 'Potter' franchise coming to an end, as well as some of the juicer material to come in Part 2, including the King's Cross sequence and Snape's memories.

Yeah. I've seen a very, very early cut. It's very exciting. No visual effects, no music, no sound effects, and it's really exciting. But it's early days and the film continues to take shape and will continue to take shape over the next many months. I think it will be a great ending to the series. It was a really long shoot; we shot over 260 days on this one.
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Well, in a way this is an easier structure than Part One because it's quite defined. In terms of the King's Cross scene, I think it does work and it's very moving. We actually did it once, and then re-did it a little bit because we needed to refine something, and I'm pretty glad we did. It's a very quiet, moving scene, but I think it leaves the series on the right note. The only flashback really that one thinks about is the Snape flashback, when Harry goes into the Pensieve to see Snape's story, and that'll be defined, but it'll be very moving.

You can read the entire interview with David at this link.

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'Deathly Hallows: Part 1' concept art shows Malfoy Manor, Shell Cottage, Dobby's grave and more

By Andy on 9 February 2011 at 11:13 GMT

Check out a number of pieces of gorgeous concept artwork by artist Andrew Williamson for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 below.

With thanks to UHP.

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Comedian Jon Stewart visits 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter'

By Andy on 9 February 2011 at 10:35 GMT

Check out two photos below of comedian Jon Stewart visiting Zonko's joke shop at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Florida.

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First look at 'Battle For Hogwarts' LEGO with seven mini-figs

By Andy on 8 February 2011 at 03:24 GMT

LEGO will be releasing three new Harry Potter sets in August to accompany the final film, and we now have our first look at one of the three sets below thanks to Eurobricks.

The set will include seven mini-figures: a Dementor, Harry Potter, Remus Lupin, Gregory Goyle, Lucius Malfoy, Neville Longbottom, and Professor Sprout.

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Check out the 'Deathly Hallows: Part 1' Blu-ray and DVD box art

By Andy on 4 February 2011 at 12:11 GMT

Below you'll find the box art for both the Blu-ray (combo pack) and 2-disc DVD editions of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, out April 11.

: Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Blu-ray

: Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Blu-ray

: Deathly Hallows: Part 1 DVD

: Deathly Hallows: Part 1 DVD

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Ben Hibon explains the animated sequence in 'Deathly Hallows: Part 1', concept art reveals more gorgeous detail

By Andy on 1 February 2011 at 10:57 GMT

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, animator Ben Hibon spoke about the inspiration behind and the creation of the gorgeous animated sequence in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.

In the film, the animated sequence provides the visual accompaniment to Hermione's narration of The Tale of the Three Brothers (the story inspired by the three Deathly Hallows).

"This is the first animated sequence ever to appear in a Harry Potter film, so it had to be distinctive and special. It’s not animation as we might think of it today; it is a moving illustration of the story being read aloud by Hermione — the story of the Deathly Hallows. The fact that the sequence would be explaining the origin of the title made it all the more important."

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"The work of artist Lotte Reiniger from the 1930s was another early reference. Her silhouette-style stop-motion animations are beautifully handcrafted and captured the naïve visual tone we were after. We also looked at Asian shadow-play, which is visually striking, very intricate and yet so beautifully simple. The technique is basic, but the end result is particularly charming and engaging. There’s something so ingenious about projecting shadows onto a simple cloth."

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"Animation is the art of smoke and mirrors, lights and shadows, and the team of artists behind this piece are true magicians."

You can read the full interview and discover more about the sequence by clicking here.

Additionally, you can see a plethora of concept art from the sequence by artist Alexis Liddell at this link.

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'Deathly Hallows: Part 1' available as Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and digital download from April 15

By Andy on 1 February 2011 at 10:37 GMT

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and digital download come April 15.

The film will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, "featuring a hi-definition, a standard definition, and a digital copy of the film" for $35.99 and as a single DVD "in widescreen format" for $28.98.

Among the special features included in the combo pack is a first-look at Deathly Hallows: Part 2 which hits cinemas in July.

You can read more about the special features at the official press release and see what deleted scenes will be included by clicking here.

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Check out this amazing Harry Potter piano medley

By Andy on 29 January 2011 at 04:43 GMT

I stumbled upon this video earlier today of a rather talented YouTuber playing a medley of pieces from the first four Harry Potter films on piano; it's definitely worth a watch!

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzAXLX-cVsU

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'Deathly Hallows: Part 1' Blu-ray and DVD out April 11

By Andy on 23 January 2011 at 01:20 GMT

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on April 11 of this year.

Additionally, the BBFC is reporting that the home video release will include nearly one hour of new material (including deleted scenes and featurettes).

The deleted scenes run:

The Burrow's Shed: Ron discusses radios with Mr. Weasley
The Dursley House: Harry and Aunt Petunia as they leave house
The Dursley House: Harry and Dudley shake hands
The Granger House: Death Eater searches deserted house
Ministry Of Magic Lifts: Harry tells Arthur he's being tracked
Tent: Trio discuss destroying the locket
Rabbit chase in the forest
Montage: Ron and Hermione skimming stones

Other behind-the-scenes features include a number of "focus points", which you can read about at this link.

There will also be a first-look at Deathly Hallows: Part 2 among the extra material.

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Snape's death scene in 'Deathly Hallows: Part 2' altered by filmmakers

By Andy on 19 January 2011 at 10:29 GMT

The location of Snape's death in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 has been changed, according to art director Andrew Ackland-Snow (spoilers below).

"The art director, Andrew Ackland-Snow, described to us another set created for the film. […] "We also made the boat house. We wanted to change a bit where Snape dies. In the book, he dies on the Shrieking Shack, and we wanted to get him out from, not a conventional interior, but from that kind of box, to do it in a more dramatic atmosphere. We asked J.K. if she agreed for that to happen in there, because we hadn't really seen it before. We made a crystal house, and you can see what happens in the boat house from there – Are you listening Harry? -, but also the school is in flames…and she loved it. Besides, it's a very romantic place to die. Snape dies in a extremely good way, I gotta say."