LeakyLounge Posted by: Edward November 20, 2009, 10:35 PM Sorting for the reading of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in our Lily and Stag Inn Reading Group forums has been opened over on the Leaky Lounge.  Our Reading Groups offer Lounge members an intimate environment in which in-depth discussions about the Harry Potters novels take place with your fellow group members.  For the Half-Blood Prince reading group, members will travel along with Harry as he delves deeper in... Read Full Story

Charity Posted by: Sue November 20, 2009, 05:25 PM Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Rupert Grint (Ron) and Emma Watson (Hermione) are among the celebrities this year who have filmed a special appeal as part of the annual BBC Children in Need charity drive to help disadvantaged children in the UK. Broadcast earlier tonight on BBC1, thanks to our Order Partner RupertGrint.net, you can now see the video of their appeal at this link.Thanks Rg.net! Read Full Story

Home Video / DVD Posted by: Sue November 20, 2009, 04:41 PM We have another treat for you today, this in the form of the scans from the booklets found in the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Ultimate Collector's Edition DVDsThanks to our own Erna, we can now show you in larger and very good quality scans of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows concept art including Malfoy Manor  and now Shell Cottage. It is rather striking especia... Read Full Story

Contests Posted by: Sue November 19, 2009, 08:01 PM Check it out! WB has now launched a new Perfect Potion Maker game to earn additional entries for the Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes. As seen on YahooKids (and open to play without entering the sweepstakes) you can make your own Potions or follow some of those recipes found on the site. Completion of the activity will earn you another entry for a chance to win a  trip to the Grand Opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme p... Read Full Story

DH Film Posted by: Sue November 19, 2009, 07:49 PM Thanks to TLC reader Emma, we know that the city of Hunsbury, England will feature in overhead shots for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Emma pointed us to this article which says: "The Warner Brothers team went up in a helicopter to film aerial footage of the residential area last Thursday.As reported by this newspaper they had posted letters to residents asking... Read Full Story

The always fabulous Imelda Staunton is the subject of a new profile in the Daily Mail. In the new interview she remarks on her return performance as the horrible ex-Professor Umbridge and her reign of (interrogation) terror in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, noting: "Now, that is a great role,' she says with relish. 'It was wonderful playing this baddie dressed in pink, and to be able to play her again is a real ... Read Full Story

News Posted by: Sue November 19, 2009, 05:34 PM Thanks to reader Petra for the heads up on this article from Croatia that says actor Rade Serbedzija has completed his first scenes as Wandmaker Gregorovitch for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In a rough translation of the piece, Mr. Serbedzija says that he has one scene with acclaimed actor Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) and praised the actor calling him "amazing." He also said that meeting with actors Dan Radcliffe, Ru... Read Full Story

Movies Posted by: Sue November 19, 2009, 01:32 PM WB has now released direct links to some great interview clips with then very young cast members from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Ultimate Edition DVDs. Also of interest are comments from the filmmakers on the special effects and more in the first two films.  While we've seen these released (some just recently) we thought you might enjoy them in this quality. Both DVD... Read Full Story

Products Posted by: Sue November 19, 2009, 12:49 PM As a special for Harry Potter fans, the official Warner Brothers shop is offering a free Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince tote bag with a $50.00 (USD) purchase via this link. Readers will recall we saw this great bag (photo here and here) earlier this summer at Comic Con; now is your chance to nab yours and take advantage of some early holiday sales at the same time. This offer is only good today and until supplies last. Read Full Story

HBP Film Posted by: Sue November 18, 2009, 03:03 PM Check it out! Thanks to our wonderful galleries crew, especially Maria and Erna, we now have screencaps of the entire Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD, along with all of the deleted scenes and extras. Be sure to take time and go through the many wonderful stills; especially notable are those clearly showing the anguish in Tom Felton's (Draco) face and the checked emotions of Alan Rickman's Snape during the events on the tower,... Read Full Story