There is an open invitation for visitors of CBBC Newsround to submit questions for Order of the Phoenix actors Evanna Lynch, Bonnie Wright, Matthew Lewis, and Katie Leung. All questions must be submitted by this Friday (May 4th), and the answers will be posted in June.
Posted by on 05-01-2007 at 11:54 AM
|
| |
Several new photos from the Order of the Phoenix have emerged online. The pictures are from the upcoming poster book for the movie, and provide a range of great new shots of both the actors and the sets.
By the way, we too have noticed that this picture, captioned "Padma Patil," shows Padma wearing Gryffindor robes even though she is a member of Ravenclaw. This minor book-movie deviation is presumably to make the story easier to tell.
Thanks to this LJ.
Posted by on 05-02-2007 at 10:42 AM
|
| |
|
| |
On April 26th, EA Games invited several Harry Potter fansites to their headquarters in Guildford UK to analyse and play the fifth Harry Potter video game, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I went along to represent MuggleNet and had a fantastic time. I am going to be releasing all the information I received on the day, including a detailed review of the game itself, over the next few weeks. To start with, here is my report of the visit itself, along with two screenshots taken directly from the game ( 1, 2).
For further details, check out the main fansite day page.
Posted by on 05-04-2007 at 3:53 PM
|
| |
The Bellatrix actress from Order of the Phoenix made an appearance on the Jonathan Ross show in the UK this evening. Several visitors have written in to inform us that Helena revealed she only had five lines to say during the entire filming process. Moreover, two of those lines were cut.
UPDATE: This interview will be repeated on BBC 1 at 1:25 AM tomorrow or you can watch it here now.
Posted by on 05-04-2007 at 5:58 PM
|
| |
We have updated our gallery with a new, broader layout, allowing you to browse photos with more ease. Also, we recently surpassed the 50,000 image mark, and continue to strive to keep it the most comprehensive collection of Potter images online!
Thanks to Douglas and Dylan for their work on this layout!
Posted by on 05-05-2007 at 2:27 PM
|
| |
|
|
| |
We now have a new interview with actor Chris Rankin, who played Percy Weasley in every Potter movie but the fourth. In this interview, Percy discusses the fifth movie, the seventh book, and more.
Posted by on 05-08-2007 at 10:52 AM
|
| |
Film Music Weekly recently conducted an interview with Nicholas Hooper, the man who composed the score for the fifth Harry Potter film. In this interview, Nicholas discusses in detail various themes on the soundtrack. Click here to read (page 4).
Posted by on 05-09-2007 at 07:27 AM
|
| |
Check them out: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Posted by on 05-10-2007 at 07:28 AM
|
| |
Yahoo! UK has released another Order of the Phoenix trailer that runs 1 minute and 2 seconds long. Unfortunately, there are no new clips. This is just a remake of the trailers that have already been released.
In other news, Apple has put the already-released US OOTP trailer on their website for download in several formats including high-def. Thanks to everyone who e-mailed!
Posted by on 05-10-2007 at 4:48 PM
|
| |
Posted by on 05-10-2007 at 9:11 PM
|
| |
Posted by on 05-11-2007 at 10:03 AM
|
| |
Warner Brothers has announced that the popular 20Q game will be released with Harry Potter answers later this year. The game works by asking the player 20 questions. Once all of them are answered, the system tries to guess what person, place, or thing the person is thinking.
Radica, the company behind the game, is asking Potter fans to help train the system by visiting their official website and clicking on "Harry Potter" at the top. Go here to get started!
Posted by on 05-11-2007 at 2:15 PM
|
| |
The Official Harry Potter website is set to receive a makeover tomorrow that includes a brand new Order of the Phoenix theme with links to the final trailer, videos, and special downloads.
Warner Brothers has provided MuggleNet with an exclusive early look at the new design. Check it out right here!
Posted by on 05-15-2007 at 5:03 PM
|
| |
Posted by on 05-16-2007 at 07:27 AM
|
| |
Part II of the EA Fansite Day coverage is now online. Please check back this coming Friday, May 18th, for a full review of the videogame itself!
Posted by on 05-16-2007 at 2:11 PM
|
| |
Yesterday we brought you a sneak peek at the new Order of the Phoenix-themed HarryPotter.com, and now the website is officially live!
Check it out right here. New things to view are the desktop wallpapers and other various downloads.
Posted by on 05-16-2007 at 5:50 PM
|
| |
The Guardian is reporting tonight that Great Britain will be releasing a series of Harry Potter stamps, with each depicting a book cover, to coincide with the release of Deathly Hallows. The stamps will be available beginning on July 17th.
Posted by on 05-20-2007 at 8:53 PM
|
| |
The BBC is reporting that the World Premiere of Order of the Phoenix will be held in Japan on June 28th: The Japanese capital was chosen after another highly-anticipated sequel, Spider-Man 3, opened there and broke box office records.
But a Warner Brothers spokeswoman said there was "no special reason" for opting to launch the film in Japan. As previously reported, the London premiere will take place on July 3rd, and the US premiere will take place in LA on July 8th. Thanks to everyone who e-mailed with the tip!
Posted by on 05-22-2007 at 09:00 AM
|
| |
In the second preview of our full OOTP set report, Melissa, John, and I visit the Atrium, Room of Requirement, Great Hall, and courtroom sets at Leavesden Studios! Listen in as we give you guys the inside scoop: everything from the architecture of the Room of Requirement to what is etched onto the tables in the Great Hall.
To download, subscribe to the Leaky Mug feed within iTunes and grab the latest episode. This podcast is a joint production between MuggleCast and PotterCast. Enjoy!
Posted by on 05-22-2007 at 3:23 PM
|
| |
Today our very own Andrew Sims turns the big 1-8! Andrew does a whole lot for the site including keeping Harry Potter fans everywhere satisfied with our weekly podcast, MuggleCast. A dedicated worker, wonderful person and friend, the staff here at MuggleNet would like to wish Andrew the best on this special day!
Have a great one, Andrew!
Posted by on 05-23-2007 at 7:45 PM
|
| |
Warner Bros. Shop has opened a new Order of the Phoenix sweepstakes, and is giving MuggleNet visitors the first chance to enter. Up for grabs is a shopping spree at the WB Shop to the value of $500. The contest ends July 2nd. Good luck!
Posted by on 05-24-2007 at 2:03 PM
|
| |
Bloomsbury.com has been updated with a range of new HP screensavers, featuring both the UK children and adult Deathly Hallows artwork, as well as a desktop countdown widget. Furthermore, a new site by the publisher has been released called " Swot Up On Potter."
Posted by on 05-24-2007 at 4:02 PM
|
| |
The latest issue of Entertainment Weekly has an interview with Helena Bonham Carter, the actress who will be playing Bellatrix Lestrange in Order of the Phoenix. In it, she talks about her costume, her role, and getting the part.
You can view a scan of the article right here. Thanks to RupertGrint.net!
Posted by on 05-25-2007 at 8:46 PM
|
| |
Tilden, the Swedish Potter publisher, has revealed on their official website that JK Rowling has provided an alternative DH title to foreign countries: Harry Potter and the Relics of Death. The second title was released by Jo and Bloomsbury because the phrase "Deathly Hallows" is hard to translate without being able to read the novel.
Relics of Death can easily translate to dödsrelikerna, and now many are speculating over exactly what these relics are. Thanks to everyone who e-mailed with this information!
Posted by on 05-25-2007 at 9:10 PM
|
| |
The British Board of Film Classification has revealed that the fifth Harry Potter movie will be 138 minutes long. Also, the movie will be rated 12A in the UK and PG-13 in the US (as we reported previously).
Posted by on 05-26-2007 at 09:05 AM
|
| |
The Mirror is reporting today that initial printing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has begun at a GGP print factory in the small town of Poessneck, Germany. Reportedly, staff at the factory are searched when entering and leaving the factory each day. Furthermore, they are forced to work in "total darkness" to prevent them from reading the book. While we already know that security is stricter for this book, this seems to be a rather outlandish measure (and, well, The Mirror is a tabloid).
Posted by on 05-26-2007 at 11:00 AM
|
| |
Are you a UK resident in between the ages of 6 to 16? Can you make your way down to London on July 2nd? If yes, Cartoon Network is offering you a chance to go to the Order of the Phoenix premiere! You and two guests will win a walk on the red carpet, an opportunity to see the film, and a few other cool prizes!
For full details, visit Cartoon Network's website. Good luck to anyone who enters!
Posted by on 05-26-2007 at 9:43 PM
|
| |
The Scotsman is reporting that Warner Brothers is looking into several locations in Scotland for Half-Blood Prince: Warner Bros, which is preparing to shoot Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, has sent an executive to the cliffs and caves around Cape Wrath, and also to a sea cave close to the Whaligoe Steps near Wick, and has been in talks over filming in the north.
The producers are interested in using the caves and cliffs as part of the dramatic climax of the new film - the sixth in the series - in which the heroes wind their way along a sea-lashed coastline in search of the soul of the evil Lord Voldemort.
Sue Quinn, a London-based locations manager with Warner Bros, travelled to Scotland last month, taking a boat trip from Lochinver around Cape Wrath towards Durness, and then heading to Wick to check out the shore and caves at Whaligoe, near Lybster. You can find a list of areas Quinn checked out on the Scotsman's website. Thanks to everyone who e-mailed with the tip!
Posted by on 05-26-2007 at 9:57 PM
|
| |
On this week's episode of our Harry Potter podcast, Eric comes up with a new description for Voldemort. It's one of those comparisons that you know is true but never realized. Join Eric, Laura, Kevin, Micah and me for that huge revelation. Plus:
- Movie Discussion: New TV spots, Umbridge, and running time.
- Andrew has a big announcement about his music career.
- Does that weird symbol represent the pieces of Voldemort's soul?
- Main Discussion: Harry Potter and the Relics of Death.
- Does this confirm the Deathly Hallows are the Horcruxes?
- We examine the definition of relic and etymology of Horcrux.
- Laura wonders why Slughorn said it's a spell, not a curse, that creates a Horcrux.
- Double dose of Chicken Soup.
All that and much more can be found on this week's show! To download, we recommend subscribing through iTunes so you automatically receive the show as soon as it is released. You can find direct download links (that work on any computer or MP3 player) over on the MuggleCast website. Enjoy!
Posted by on 05-28-2007 at 5:32 PM
|
| |
Posted by on 05-28-2007 at 5:53 PM
|
| |
Warner Brothers has confirmed to MuggleNet that the release date for Order of the Phoenix has been moved to July 11th. No information has been revealed as to why, but no fans should be complaining!
Posted by on 05-29-2007 at 5:14 PM
|
| |
Posted by on 05-29-2007 at 9:00 PM
|
| |
Thanks to visitor Andrew and Harry Latino for pointing out this new video from a Spanish news channel. The video highlights Axel Amigo, a voice dub for the Potter films. We also see a brief new clip of Dudley and his gang, with Harry swinging in the background.
Posted by on 05-30-2007 at 11:37 AM
|
| |
The BBC children's program Blue Peter has announced a new contest that will give one lucky kid the opportunity to meet Jo in their studio. To enter, you must be 14 years or younger, submit a question you'd like to ask Jo, and enter a picture of yourself dressed as a witch or wizard.
Good luck to anyone who enters! Thanks to everyone who sent in the details.
Posted by on 05-30-2007 at 11:45 AM
|
| |
A judge in Gwinnett County, Georgia ruled on Tuesday that the Potter books can stay in school libraries (after local concerned parent Laura Mallory tried once again to have them banned from schools and libraries). After all of these attempts in court, Mallory has finally admitted she may "need a whole new case from the ground up."
Thanks to everyone who e-mailed with the tip!
Posted by on 05-30-2007 at 11:56 AM
|
| |
Digg this story | Share on Facebook | Press Release
Official Concept Art:
Hogwarts | Hogsmeade | Owl's View of Park | Logo
Latest Developments (10 AM EST):
- Official park website now open; visitors can sign up for e-mail updates.
- JK Rowling: "The plans I’ve seen look incredibly exciting, and I don’t think fans of the books or films will be disappointed."
Universal Studios and Warner Brothers made a joint announcement this evening from Leavesden Studios on the set of Dumbledore's Office to reveal that a Harry Potter theme park is currently in development. The image to the left is the first piece of concept art for the park: Hogsmeade Village.
Here's what we learned from Potter set designer Stuart Craig and a representative from Universal Studios (both of them hosted the big reveal):
- "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort"
- Announcement was made live via internet at 12:01 AM EST today to select media, including MuggleNet.
- Areas of park to include Hogsmeade, Hogwarts Castle, and the Forbidden Forest.
- 20 engineers working on project.
- Universal came to WB looking for authenticity.
- Potter park to be built in "Islands of Adventure" area of Universal.
- Stuart wants to "take his grandchildren" to the park.
- Opening early 2010.
- Universal's Potter website to be available at this link.
- JK Rowling has been involved "since the very beginning" of the project. Also "supportive and encouraging."
- Stuart thinks that the park will be better off in the United States.
- Have been in design "for at least a year and a half."
- "Important that the theme park represents the entire saga from Book 1 to Book 7"
In a rather cute way to end the announcement, the Universal representative asks Stuart Craig, "Now where's Dumbledore?" Stuart paused for a moment, looked around the office, and replied, "He was just here."
We'll be discussing these developments on this week's episode of MuggleCast (due out over the weekend). This post will be updated frequently as we learn more!
Posted by on 05-30-2007 at 11:06 PM
|
| |
.jpg "LEGO Harry Potter"){kind=small}
