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Young 'Potter' trio

Round up of 'Potter' DVD news & more  
With the U.S. release of the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" DVD just three weeks away, a plethora of videos as well as interviews has hit the web.
Source: Various
Posted by Geri on Nov 17, 2009 at 5:14 PM

Tom Felton (Draco)

Various videos & interviews with 'HP' cast  
Numerous interviews and video's with the cast of the "Harry Potter" movies are now online. Video's featuring Rupert Grint and Tom Felton discuss the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," the release of the DVD and upcoming filming of "Deathly Hallows."
Source: Various
Posted by Geri on Nov 16, 2009 at 7:43 AM

'Half-Blood Prince'

WB releases 'HBP' screenplay; announces awards push  
Warner Brothers has released the full "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" screenplay on their website in anticipation of the upcoming awards season. This coming along with the news that numerous categories have been submitted for consideration by WB.
Source: Various
Posted by Jeremy on Nov 14, 2009 at 2:56 PM

Ron & Hermione

New 'Half-Blood Prince' video feature released  
An additional video from the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" DVD has appeared online. The piece called "The Pitfalls of Teenage Love" has been released on iTunes and YouTube and includes interviews with various cast members.
Source: MuggleNet
Posted by Geri on Nov 12, 2009 at 7:41 AM

'HBP' deleted scene

Deleted scene featuring Snape from 'HBP' released on YouTube  
In one month's time the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" DVD will be released in the U.S., and to wet fans appetites a deleted scene from the movie featuring Snape has been released on YouTube.
Source: News Tip via Harry Potter Fan Zone
Posted by Geri on Nov 10, 2009 at 10:15 AM

ABC Family

ABC Family to preview 'HBP' & exclusive footage during 'Potter' weekend  
Once again ABC Family will be showcasing "Harry Potter" movies during their annual '25 Days of Christmas' schedule. The first four movies will be broadcast during the December 4th - 6th weekend, just before the release of the "Half-Blood Prince" DVD on December 8th as well as exclusive footage from 'Creating the World of Harry Potter' and an advanced look at the 'Close Up with the Cast' piece with. Evanna Lynch.
Source: MuggleNet
Posted by Geri on Nov 9, 2009 at 6:38 PM

'HBP' DVD

'HBP' included on Amazon's 'Best Movies & TV of 2009' list  
With the release of the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" DVD just weeks away, Amazon just announced their annual 'Best Movies & TV of 2009' list which included the movie in numerous categories.
Source: HPANA
Posted by Geri on Nov 9, 2009 at 5:59 PM

'Half-Blood Prince'

Video: 'Half-Blood Prince' Blu-ray trailer with new on-set footage  
A new trailer for the Blu-Ray version of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" has been released online. The trailer shows special features and all new behind-the-scenes footage from the Blu-Ray "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince".
Source: SnitchSeeker
Posted by Jeremy on Oct 25, 2009 at 2:24 AM

'Half-Blood Prince'

'HBP' up for numerous awards  
With the release of the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" DVD just weeks away, the movie has been nominated for numerous awards from the U.S. to the UK.
Source: Various
Posted by Geri on Oct 21, 2009 at 10:21 AM

'Deathly Hallows'

First 'DH' footage to be featured on 'HBP' special edition DVD  
We can now confirm that the first official footage from "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" will be featured on the special edition DVD of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by Jeremy on Oct 13, 2009 at 9:01 PM

'Harry Potter' ultimate editions

'Harry Potter' ultimate edition DVD's announced    
Following the report that "Harry Potter" extended editions were expected to be released on DVD and Blu-Ray, we can now confirm that this is indeed the case, with all eight films set to be released as "Ultimate Editions," and "Sorcerer's Stone" and "Chamber of Secrets" set for a release date of December 8.
Source: Various
Posted by Jeremy on Sep 20, 2009 at 2:18 PM

'HBP' DVD to be released on Dec. 7 in the UK  
Yesterday we announced when the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" DVD would be released in the U.S. and France, now we can tell you that the DVD will be released on December 7th in UK.
Source: MuggleNet
Posted by Geri on Sep 18, 2009 at 8:51 AM

'HBP' DVD cover

'Half-Blood Prince' DVD to be released on Dec. 8 in U.S.  
Warner Home Video has officially announced that the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" DVD will be released in the U.S. on December 8th. As expected the DVD will be released in 1-disc DVD, 2-disc DVD, and 3-disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo formats. Update: The DVD will be released in France on November 18th.
Source: DVDActive
Posted by Geri on Sep 17, 2009 at 7:20 AM

'HBP' & actors up for SpikeTV SCREAM awards  
The fourth annual nominations for the SpikeTV SCREAM Awards were recently announced and "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" as well as actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch and Helena Bonham Carter were nominated.
Source: News Tip
Posted by Geri on Sep 1, 2009 at 6:36 PM

'Half-Blood Prince'

DVD and Blu-Ray information for 'Half-Blood Prince' announced  
As we reported to you last month, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" is set to be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on December 7. We now have some information on what we can expect to see in the DVD package.
Source: Play.com via The Leaky Cauldron
Posted by Jeremy on Aug 17, 2009 at 9:41 PM

'Half-Blood Prince'

Update: 'HBP' takes in $396.7 in worldwide ticket sales; breaks international IMAX record  
In its first five days in domestic release in the U.S., "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" grossed $158 million, while having the biggest overseas opening of all time with $237 million worth of tickets sold. Update: To add to the amount of the money that the movie has taken in, it also broke a record by taking in $3.6 million from 62 international IMAX theaters.
Source: Variety
Posted by Geri on Jul 20, 2009 at 9:31 PM

Update: Opening day tally for 'HBP' is $104 million  
Upon opening Wednesday, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" raked in $58.18 million in the U.S. ($22.2 million at midnight) and another $45.85 million internationally, for a one-day grand total of $104 million, plus a couple of new records.
Source: Various
Posted by Geri on Jul 16, 2009 at 12:45 PM

John Williams

Nicholas Hooper bowing out of 'Harry Potter' finale  
Nicholas Hooper, composer of the last two "Harry Potter" film scores, is leaving the franchise, says a reliable member of JWFan's forums (a John Williams fan site) and contributor for Film Score Monthly. "He told me that the films have put too great a strain on his family life," said the contributor Maestro.
Source: JWFan
Posted by Cheeser on Jul 15, 2009 at 10:59 PM

Tom Felton (Draco)

Tom Felton discusses his character & 'Half-Blood Prince'  
To end their coverage of the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" movie, the 'LA Times' has a new interview with Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) where he discusses his character, the franchise, music and more.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Posted by Geri on Jul 15, 2009 at 8:29 PM

'Half-Blood Prince'

'Half-Blood Prince' grosses $22.2 million at midnight  
The juggernaut that is "Harry Potter" continues to take in money at U.S. box offices. With the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" movie opening in movie theaters across the country last night ticket sales have soared, so much so that the movie had the biggest midnight gross of all-time in earning $22.2 million on Wednesday.
Source: Variety
Posted by Geri on Jul 15, 2009 at 8:17 PM