News articles tagged 'Half-Blood Prince Movie'
‘Order of the Phoenix’, ‘Half-Blood Prince’ ultimate editions rumoured for release on June 14
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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‘Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ takes in $24 million on opening night in America
20 November 2010 at 06:38 GMT
Variety is reporting that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 has earned $24 million from opening night midnight screenings. The film screened in 3,700 locations across North America.
So how does that compare? In 2009, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince earned $22.2 million on opening night, while Order of the Phoenix earned $12 million in 2007 and Goblet of Fire earned $6 million in 2005.
The highest-grossing opening weekend belongs to the The Dark Knight, also from Warner Bros., which earned $158.4 million. Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is estimated to earn $132 million over the weekend, though “some predictions place it as high as $157 million”.
What did you think of Deathly Hallows: Part 1. Is it the best adaptation yet?
Dan Radcliffe, David Yates to participate in HBP screening
21 October 2009 at 11:47 GMT
Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates will participate in a live screening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on December 12. Fans who purchase the Blu-ray edition of Half-Blood Prince will be able to participate in the “Live Community Screening” at 12:00 PM PST (3:00 PM EST) on December 12.
Fans will be able to, “watch the movie together with Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates and hear an interactive Q&A where fans can ask questions about the blockbuster film directly to Daniel and David, directly from their home”.
David Yates says of the event:
“It’s a tremendous honor to be invited to host the first worldwide Live Community Screening and to have the opportunity to talk directly to fans across the globe. I’m looking forward to engaging with the thoughts and opinions of the fans who have supported us so loyally and passionately over the years – without them the films wouldn’t be the success they are.”
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 8.
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HBP soars to top with $396.7 million worldwide in 5 days
19 July 2009 at 22:27 GMT
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince grossed $396.7 million worldwide during its first five days in release (Wednesday-Sunday), according to an article by the Associated Press. The article says that $159.7 million of that total came in domestically and $237 million was made overseas. Dan Fellman, Warner head of distribution, is quoted as saying:
“‘Half-Blood Prince’ already has surpassed the $157.3 million ‘Order of the Phoenix’ pulled in during its entire first week. By the end of its seventh day Tuesday, ‘Half-Blood Prince’ will be in the $180 million range on its way to becoming the franchise’s first $300 million domestic smash since the original movie, 2001’s ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.'”
The article also notes that “the audience was a bit older for the new movie, with more elder teens turning out to see Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and pals Hermione (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint) as they deal with adult concerns such as heartache, jealousy and romantic triangles.” Read more about the film’s box office success at this link.
Freddie Stroma on ‘Half-Blood Prince’, fans and more
18 July 2009 at 05:23 GMT
Freddie Stroma, the actor who plays Cormac McLaggen in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, is profiled in a new interview with People magazine. In the interview Stroma talks about his role in Half-Blood Prince, fans (particularly those of the female variety), his education, and acting ambitions.
“The scene I love the most is when I am slowly licking my fingers and looking at Hermione…I’ve not done that to a girl that I’ve fancied. It’s just so disgusting!”
You can read the full interview over at People’s website. Thanks to Snitch Seeker!
‘Prince’ makes $22 million in US on Thursday
18 July 2009 at 04:49 GMT
According to Box Office Mojo, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince took in $22 million at US box offices on Thursday, the film’s second day in release. This brings the domestic total for the film to $80.2 million after just two days.
In comparison, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix took in about $4 million less in the US on the Thursday after its release, and was then sitting at a domestic total of $62.6 million. International figures for Thursday have not yet come in, but we will let you know when they become available.