Lupin and Tonks in new 'Deathly Hallows' picture 
By Andy on 9 August 2010 at 11:34 GMT
Check out Lupin and Tonks together in a promotional picture for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
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Check out the 'Harry Potter 7' teaser poster 
By Andy on 3 July 2010 at 02:31 GMT
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Come to the LEGO 'Harry Potter' event in Sydney 
By Andy on 3 July 2010 at 02:27 GMT
For our Australian fans, there will be an event held in Sydney tomorrow to celebrate the release of the LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 video game. The event will be held at Sydney University's Great Hall and entry is free. Those fans dressed as Harry Potter characters will recieve a free gift.
To find out more information, visit the Facebook group.
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'Deathly Hallows' trailer released 
By Andy on 29 June 2010 at 01:20 GMT
The theatrical trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which will debut in cinemas in front of the third Twilight film, has been released online. See it below, courtesy of Warner Bros. Watch it in other formats after the jump.
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New photos from Harry Potter 7 
By Andy on 29 June 2010 at 01:10 GMT
Thanks to Warner Bros. for sending over a number of new images from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows which were first published in USA Today and appear in the Deathly Hallows trailer. Check them out below.
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Photo from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opening 
By Andy on 19 June 2010 at 11:43 GMT
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort kicked off its grand opening celebration tonight with help from Harry Potter film stars Tom Felton, Michael Gambon, Bonnie Wright, Oliver Phelps, Daniel Radcliffe, Matthew Lewis, Warwick Davis, Rupert Grint and James Phelps. Hundreds of people gathered in front of Hogwarts castle for a spectacular display of fireworks choreographed to a special performance of music from the Harry Potter films conducted live by renowned composer John Williams. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will officially grand open to the public this Friday, June 18.
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WWoHP opening just days away; new details on Friday's festivities 
By Matt on 16 June 2010 at 03:21 GMT
With the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter fast approaching (only three days!), we've been learning more and more about Universal Orland's plans for Friday's unveiling:
- Universal Orlando has announced via Twitter that legendary film composer John Williams will help grand open the park.
- The actual Knight Bus featured in the films has been shipped from the U.K. and is now on display in the park.
- Fans can watch the grand opening celebrations unfold live at this link.
To learn more about the park, click here! And to all of our readers who are attending the grand opening: enjoy!
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By Matt on 14 June 2010 at 07:32 GMT
Please join me in wishing HPFZ's webmaster Andy McCray a very happy twenty-first birthday (June 14)! Andy, we truly appreciate the commitment that you have made to this site and its visitors. Even as you grow older and near graduation, you show relentless enthusiasm toward improving HPFZ and the fandom as a whole. We raise our butterbeers to you on this day, and wish you the very best in your future endeavors. Happy birthday, mate!
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'The director shouts cut for the very last time' 
By Matt on 13 June 2010 at 03:42 GMT
Principal photography for the two Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows films wrapped today (June 12), marking "the end of an Era" in the words of Warwick Davis. He tweeted:
The end of an Era – today is officially the last day of principal photography on 'Harry Potter' – ever. I feel honoured to be here as the director shouts cut for the very last time. Farewell Harry & Hogwarts, it's been magic! x …and goodbye Griphook!
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 will hit theaters on November 19 of this year, with the second part bowing on July 15 of next year.
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'Deathly Hallows' footage shown at MTV Movie Awards 
By Andy on 7 June 2010 at 12:33 GMT
A brand new teaser for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows parts one and two was shown last night at the MTV Movie Awards. Check it out below.
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HP cast visit Wizarding World of Harry Potter 
By Andy on 31 May 2010 at 12:06 GMT
Emma Watson, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Robbie Coltrane and Matthew Lewis recently visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Florida.
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See Hagrid's Hut at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter 
By Andy on 3 April 2010 at 05:10 GMT
Universal has sent over a photo of Hagrid's Hut from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Florida. Check it out below. The theme park opens on June 18.
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Bloomsbury releasing Harry Potter 'signature editions', new art 
By Andy on 30 March 2010 at 10:58 GMT
Bloomsbury today announced that they will be giving the UK Harry Potter books a visual refresh this coming November. The books, classified as "signature" editions, feature new cover art by artist Clare Melinsky.
The new editions, which are being marketed as novels for the, "generation of readers who did not grow up with Harry Potter", will be available on the first of November in paperback. A box set of all seven books will also be released.
The new illustrations are by renowned linocut artist Clare Melinsky and the design has been created by Webb and Webb Design Limited. Clare Melinsky's illustrations follow the style of traditional woodcuts and will appear on the front cover, back cover and spine for all seven titles in the Harry Potter series.
Clare Melinsky commented, 'I was delighted and excited to be asked to illustrate the covers for such massively famous books – and seven of them! It was top secret for the best part of a year.'
Books 1 – 3 will be available for £6.99, while books 4-7 will cost £8.99. The box set will be available for £59.99.
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Kate Fleetwood is Mary Cattermole in 'Deathly Hallows' 
By Andy on 28 March 2010 at 11:25 GMT
Actress Kate Fleetwood will play the role of Mary Cattermole in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Cattermole, the wife of Ministry worker Reg Cattermole, is interrogated by Umbridge during the trio's Ministry mission.
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Theme park to open June 18, ride info, John Williams involved 
By Andy on 26 March 2010 at 11:46 GMT
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park will open at Orlanda, Florida on June 18. Additionally, new information has been revealed about the highly-anticipated Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey draws you into the excitement and chaos of Harry's life. As you venture through Hogwarts castle, you meet Harry, Ron and Hermione who convince you to skip a planned lecture and follow them. Upon taking their advice, you travel by Floo powder, and begin the adventure as you soar over Hogwarts, narrowly escape a dragon attack, have a close encounter with the Whomping Willow, get pulled into a Quidditch match and more.
The ride will also explore Dumbledore's office, the Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, the Gryffindor common room, the Room of Requirement and more.
The ride combines, "[a] revolutionary, 360-degree theme park experience and first-ever combination of live-action, advanced robotic technology and innovative filmmaking". Additionally, composer John Williams (who scored the first three Harry Potter films) oversaw the ride's musical score.
You can read the complete information about the attraction by clicking here.
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