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‘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.

‘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.

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.

David Heyman on Battle of Hogwarts, tone of the films

18 July 2009 at 02:07 GMT

The climactic “Battle of Hogwarts” in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II will be around thirty-minutes long, according to a new interview with David Heyman. Also in the interview, Heyman notes that part I will be, “a road movie”, while part II, “more operatic with the huge, great battle for Hogwarts”.

The ending of part 2 is one of the last things they’re going to shoot. David also says he expects the ending battle to be around 30 minutes in the movie. He says the gang gets to Hogwarts early on and then they’re a lot of build up to the battle.

Also noteworthy, Heyman mentions that both films will be around two-and-a-half-hours in length. You can read the full interview at this link.

HBP grosses $104 million worldwide in one day, sets two records

16 July 2009 at 22:30 GMT

Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution at Warner Bros. and Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President of International Distribution at Warner Bros. announced today that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince grossed $58.18 million in the US and $45.85 million internationally on its first full day of release (July 15), giving it a one-day worldwide box office gross of a little more than $104 million.

According to Warner Bros., these figures mean that the film shattered not one but two records on its opening day. First, the film broke the record for a midnight opening with $22.2 million; and second, it eclipsed the worldwide opening day box office record. From the press release:

Fellman said, “We are so happy to share ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ with the fans and thrilled that they turned out in record numbers to see it.”

Kwan-Rubinek said, “With many countries yet to open, these already outstanding box office numbers are another testament to the universal appeal of J.K. Rowling’s stories and the remarkable work of everyone behind the Harry Potter films.”