Happy Birthday to Accio-Potter Staffer, Tyler Smith! Posted by Tina on 07 Feb 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Birthdays , Accio-Potter  We want to wish Tyler Smith a very Happy Birthday. He has done a few editorials and characters' pages, and is a part of sevenawesomaps. Even though he's a fan of Harry Potter, he loves politics and hopes to be the future president of the United States. He's a great friend and staffer of the site. On a personal note, "I do declare" that he's the best friend and not related brother I ever had. I don't know who I would be today without him. I've had great skype chats with him and some of our friends from Accio-Potter, that I'll never forget. I'll be honored when he becomes President, and all of you should too, because we can all say we knew him first. I hope you have a great magical birthday, Tyler. Check out my awesome video for Tyler here!

Swinley Forest Set Footage Posted by AJ on 07 Feb 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Video  Thanks to our friends over at LondonTaxiTour.com, we now have new footage from the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two in Swinley Forest.

Harry Potter Fans, WATCH FOOTBALL! Posted by AJ on 07 Feb 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Theme Park  Calling all Harry Potter fans! As some of you know, today is the most important day for professional football. Don't forget though, that 45% of Super Bowl viewers are watching the game for the thrill of commercials. Today is the day. You may have already seen the new thirty second spot for the Harry Potter Theme Park, but today is the day to see it in your living room. Watch the game on CBS starting at 7:15pm EST.

Deathly Hallows Parts I and II to be released in 3D Posted by Rob on 02 Feb 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7  The Hollywood Reporter has confirmation that the rumour that cirulated last week about Deathly Hallows being in 3D is true: "We are experienced and have been successful in the conversion of 2D to 3D going back to such hits as 'The Polar Express,' select scenes in 'Superman Returns' and the last two Harry Potter films,” Warners domestic distribution boss Dan Fellman said. "We're excited about 3D and look forward to bringing a rich, involving visual experience to audiences around the world," Warners film group president Jeff Robinov said. You can read the full article on it here. The official Twitter account for the Harry Potter films has confirmed that Deathly Hallows will also be avalible in 2D: Today, @wbpictures officially announced that DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 1 will be released in 3D (in addition to 2D)! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I will be released on November 19th, 2010 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II will be released on July 15, 2011.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Commercial Appears Online Posted by Rob on 02 Feb 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  A commercial advertising the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, originally set to air during the Super Bowl, has appeared online. The commercial is thirty seconds long, and includes new shots of areas around the park. To view the commercial, click here. You will also be able view the commercial on Febuary 7th on CBS during the Super Bowl. It will also be aired on Access Hollywood tonight.

Nicholas Hooper Talks About Creating The Soundrack Posted by Tina on 31 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Interviews  The Official Harry Potter Newsletter includes a interview with Half-Blood Prince composer Nicholas Hooper. He talks about his favorite songs to score. He also how long it takes to create a soundtrack, and other things as well. Q: What was the most difficult scene to score in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince? A: There were two that were particularly difficult. Firstly, was the scene where Snape makes the "Unbreakable Vow." It was a big and vitally important scene - central to the plot - but everyone was very quiet. The music had to almost not be there but build to support the making of the vow while Bellatrix whispered it. Very tricky. The other scene was Dumbledore lying dead in the courtyard. Writing music that communicates such sadness is very, very hard. I think the orchestra at the scoring felt it and I hope that that communicated itself to the audience. To see more of the interview, click here.

Already Excited About The Harry Potter Theme Park? USA Today Has A Magical Way To See It Early Posted by Tina on 27 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News USA Today will give out a special bonus today. If you grab their paper today, you can receive a three-dimensional sneak peek at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort before it opens in Spring 2010. With this sneak peek in the newspaper, a computer and a webcam will help you see inside the theme park. You have to get a copy of the newspaper first. Then put the printed map in that newspaper in front of your webcam, and you can take a closer look at the entire area from all sides and angles through augmented-reality technology. Among the highlights: • Hogwarts castle will appear. • Hold the map closer to your webcamand explore Hogsmeade village. • See where the Hogwarts Express has just arrived. • Blow on your computer's microphone, and the banners on the map will wave. Additionally, the Associated Press mentioned this. The technology blends computer images and real-life environments to provide a tour of the 20-acre park from all angles. For example, holding the map closer to the webcam activates a close-up view of the magical town of Hogsmeade and the Hogwarts Express. Banners on the map flap in the breeze if the microphone is blown into. This sounds like something fans might want to pick up today. If anyone from Accio-Potter gets one we will update on the features and what we think of the special sneak peek.

Julie Walters talks about Deathly Hallows Posted by Rob on 27 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Interviews  Julia Walters, the actress who plays Molly Weasley in the Harry Potter movies, recently spoke about Deathly Hallows in an interview about her new movie. The most interesting part of the quote is where she mentions Molly Weasley's duel with Bellatrix Lestrange: “It is back to Harry Potter. Mrs Weasley has a lot to do this time. I kill Helena Bonham Carter for a start – and not many can say that. We have a bit of a wand contest, I can’t wait. It will be sad, though, because I’ve watched all of them all grow up. It will certainly leave a void."

New Interview With David Heyman, Steve Kloves and Emma Watson Posted by Rob on 23 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Emma Watson , Interviews  Total Film Magazine has a new interview with Emma Watson, Steve Kloves, and David Heyman in their March 2010 issue. They talked about both parts of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In the interview, Steve Kloves talked about why they split Deathly Hallows: "Ultimately everyone felt that, despite the challenges it would present, the split was the most sound creative decision," explains veteran screenwriter Steve Kloves. "It should allow us to stretch a bit with the characters and give them the proper send-off." David Heyman talks about the difference between the two parts of Deathly Hallows: "Part 1 is dynamic, adrenalised, visceral and takes place on the road," director David Yates told Total Film last year. "It's a refugee story about three kids cut off from everything they know and everybody they love, being pursued relentlessly by people who want to murder them." According to Yates, Part 2 will be a different beast again: "A big opera, a great big epic, with huge battles." "How do you make them one but two separate and distinct stories?' ponders Yates. "Do you break it with a moment of suspense or one of resolution?" Meanwhile, Emma Watson talked about how the absence of Hogwarts affects the shooting of the films: "I feel like I'm on a different film," Watson confirms. "The others have this structure. You know, we come into the Great Hall and there's the opening talk. And that's gone." Thanks to Snitch Seeker for the transcription!

Emma Watson Is One Of "Top 99 Women" of AskMen.com Posted by Tina on 20 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Emma Watson  Emma Watson is #55 on the Top 99 Women list on AskMen.com's 2010 edition regular feature. Here's a little bit of the article below; more can be seen here. Where will you see her post-Potter? University, no less. "Until something comes along that I feel as strongly about as I did Hermione -- like, I felt that it was life or death -- I don't want to act again," says the young actress. Watson won't be completely out of the limelight any time soon, and not just because Harry Potter films will be in theaters until 2011. Emma stars in Burberry's Autumn/Winter 2009 campaign, shot by none other than world renowned photographer Mario Testino.

Here's Another Chance To Help Haiti Heal - J.K. Rowling Donates To Cause Posted by Tina on 23 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , JK Rowling  The entire Harry Potter fandom and other fandoms from popular books, movies, and TV series have come together to create Helping Haiti Heal which is a home-grown effort to bring charitable donations to Haiti. On January 23rd, at 2 P.M. EST, there will be a four hour live event that will feature a donation drive. The donors will receive opporunities to when prizes that have been donated for this cause. A few from the Harry Potter fandom are going to be involved, HPA's PotterWatch, PotterCast, MuggleCast, Hogwarts Radio, and FictionAlley. Tweet this to get people aware of this event, "We're Helping Haiti Heal - learn about a huge fandom event happening Sat. from 2pm to 6pm ET! http://bit.ly/5603s6 #hhh" Even some of the Wizard Rock bands with perform during this live event such as Harry and the Potters, Draco and the Malfoys, The Remus Lupins, Ministry of Magic, Lauren Fairweather, and The Whomping Willows. Together, we can help heal Haiti. J. K. Rowling has donated a full U.K. edition set of her books, as well as a handwritten card, to Helping Haiti Heal and it will be added to 100 special gifts. All donations given during the event will benefit Partners in Health, an humanitarian organization in Haiti that has been aiding everyone since the earthquake. Join us in listening in and donating here!

Alexandre Desplat to compose soundtrack for Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Posted by Jennifer on 19 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7  Soundtrack website FilmScoreMonthly reports that French composer Alexandre Desplat will compose the soundtrack for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. He has previously worked on the music for The Golden Compass, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Julie and Julia, New Moon, and Fantastic Mr. Fox. This information was released as part of his profile for the 2009 Top Forty Composer Countdown (scroll down to number 3), and fellow fansite SnitchSeeker says that this has been confirmed with Desplat's agents. No information has been released, however, about Deathly Hallows: Part 2.

CoasterBuzz discusses WWHP Posted by Jennifer on 19 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  Theme park enthusiast podcast CoasterBuzz discusses the upcoming themepark The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in its latest episode. The summary says, "Orlando hoping for ripple effect around the new Harry Potter stuff at Islands of Adventure. Folks who have seen the construction are pretty excited about it." To find out more, go here.

Emma Watson featured by "The Insider" Posted by Jennifer on 19 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Emma Watson  Celebrity website The Insider has featured Emma Watson in its Style Profile, writing: "Emma Watson is known for her role as Hermione in Harry Potter but as we watch her grow up over the series of movies we see how she turned from a wizard nerd to a beautiful swan. Her fashion sense and new modeling career as the new face of different luxury designers has made her a true icon to many young teens around the world. Let us see how her beauty is portrayed through her elegant fashion sense!" A series of photographs of Emma follow. To see the story, click here.

Even The Stars Don't Get Perfect Holidays Posted by Tina on 16 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Rupert Grint  Everyone assumes that stars would have perfect holidays, but they might just have similar situations as us. Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), was interviewed by the UK Telegraph about his experiences during his holidays from the good and the bad. What’s been your best holiday? We went to the Isle of Wight as a family, three summers in a row. I’m the eldest of five children, but only James, now 19, and Georgina, now 16, were around then. We had a great time as there was so much to do there. We got up to a lot of mischief, exploring the caves and beaches. Our favourite attraction was a theme park called Blackgang Chine, which was set in a Victorian mansion and its estate grounds. It had ghosts and goblins, a Wild West section and a small train ride. You couldn’t ask for a better holiday for a kid. What do you need for a perfect holiday? Being ginger and pale-skinned, I don’t really get a tan, so sitting on the beach doesn’t do it for me. I like activity-based holidays where I’m not going to fry, which is why I’ve really got into rally car driving – my brother James is an aspiring driver. I recently went on holiday to Blackpool with Oliver Phelps, who plays one of the Weasley twins. We both play golf – I’ve got a handicap of 13, which is not bad – and there’s a really good golf course in the area. I think it was quite surreal for people to see two Harry Potter actors walking down the promenade – they kept stopping dead in their tracks to do a double take. What do you always take with you? I can’t live without my iPhone – it comes everywhere with me. It’s got so many applications on it it practically runs my life. And a couple of my favourite T-shirts. Apart from that, I’m a pretty light traveller. What’s your best piece of travel advice? Always check your room thoroughly before you leave. Wherever I go, I always leave something behind. I’ve left suits, phones and even my wallet because I always spread my stuff about. I need someone to do a security sweep after me. Where do you want to go next? Thailand would be cool, but I’m not sure how sensible that would be given my hair and skin tone. I’ve not done the United States properly, even though we go there a lot, because we don’t have much free time, so I’d like the chance to wander around, shop and visit the sights without having to constantly check my diary for the day. What was your worst holiday? Even if things aren’t going as well as I’d hoped, I always try to make the most if it. Probably the worst holiday was a couple of summers ago in Italy, when it stormed the entire time. We were staying at a really posh villa with antiques and were given a long list of rules to follow, so it was like being in a museum exhibit – not much fun after we’d been cooped up for several days driving. We were supposed to be there for two weeks, but we cut it short and went to Switzerland, where the weather was much better. And your worst experience on holiday? The family had decided to drive in convoy to Italy from England on the way to our ill-fated Lake Como trip. I think the entire trip was cursed from the start. I was in traffic in my Range Rover behind Dad’s and crashed straight into the back of his. Once that was sorted, we continued on our way through the steep roads through the Swiss Alps, as we’d wanted to enjoy the scenery en route. Unfortunately, just when we’d reached the top of one of the remotest passes, Dad’s car broke down. We probably needed a holiday after that holiday. What’s the biggest packing mistake you’ve made? I was recently visiting Paris and went to unload the car, only to picture my haphazardly packed bag still sitting on my bed at home. I’d entirely forgotten to put it in the car. I had to go buy an entire holiday wardrobe, and it wasn’t cheap. What do you avoid on holiday? Flash celebrity-type destinations in the sun. I’m not going away to be seen and I’m quite softly spoken and laid-back, so I like to blend in. Being with my friends or my family is the most important thing. Is there anything you hate about holidays? Airports because they’re noisy and stressful. Plus it’s like being stuck in a giant fishbowl with no escape as people are always looking at me. Once I’m on the plane, I can relax. Read more of the article here.

In Several Categories Half-Blood Prince was Nominated for RAFA Awards Posted by Tina on 18 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 6  At the Richard Attenborough Film Awards, the UK's regional film awards voted on by critics and fans, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was nominated for British Film of the Year Award and Classic FM's Film Music of the Year Award. The RAFA's will air Jan. 28. Vote for HBP right here before Jan. 22.

Emma Watson Is Enjoying Her Time During Filming Posted by Tina on 16 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Emma Watson  There's a few scenes that Emma Watson enjoyed filming. This has ben said by Yahoo from the article on RTE Entertainment. "It was so nice to be outside, in the forest and out of the studio - running about. It was so much fun. Because it's such an emotional, heavy film, it was nice to get out and do some action stuff. They were very fun scenes to film. Being out of Hogwarts just makes it really different. It just gives the audience a whole different experience. I'm so excited to see it together."

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Now Accepting Job Applications Posted by Simone on 16 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  Though the time for auditions has come and gone, WWoHP is now accepting applications for non audition jobs. To apply, follow this link and click on Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the top of the page. Good luck, and happy job hunting!

Alivan's offers aid to Haiti with your help! Posted by Simone on 16 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Merchandise  The makers of fine handcrafted magic wands, Alivan's, is raising money to support Haiti in their time of need. Until January 31st, all profits made from Redwood wands will go directly to the Red Cross in Haiti. So break open your piggy banks potter fans and get yourself a brand new wand while supporting a people in the wake of a crisis.

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Harry Potter Fans, WATCH FOOTBALL! Posted by AJ on 07 Feb 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Theme Park  Calling all Harry Potter fans! As some of you know, today is the most important day for professional football. Don't forget though, that 45% of Super Bowl viewers are watching the game for the thrill of commercials. Today is the day. You may have already seen the new thirty second spot for the Harry Potter Theme Park, but today is the day to see it in your living room. Watch the game on CBS starting at 7:15pm EST.

Deathly Hallows Parts I and II to be released in 3D Posted by Rob on 02 Feb 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7  The Hollywood Reporter has confirmation that the rumour that cirulated last week about Deathly Hallows being in 3D is true: "We are experienced and have been successful in the conversion of 2D to 3D going back to such hits as 'The Polar Express,' select scenes in 'Superman Returns' and the last two Harry Potter films,” Warners domestic distribution boss Dan Fellman said. "We're excited about 3D and look forward to bringing a rich, involving visual experience to audiences around the world," Warners film group president Jeff Robinov said. You can read the full article on it here. The official Twitter account for the Harry Potter films has confirmed that Deathly Hallows will also be avalible in 2D: Today, @wbpictures officially announced that DEATHLY HALLOWS, PART 1 will be released in 3D (in addition to 2D)! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I will be released on November 19th, 2010 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II will be released on July 15, 2011.

Alexandre Desplat to compose soundtrack for Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Posted by Jennifer on 19 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7  Soundtrack website FilmScoreMonthly reports that French composer Alexandre Desplat will compose the soundtrack for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. He has previously worked on the music for The Golden Compass, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Julie and Julia, New Moon, and Fantastic Mr. Fox. This information was released as part of his profile for the 2009 Top Forty Composer Countdown (scroll down to number 3), and fellow fansite SnitchSeeker says that this has been confirmed with Desplat's agents. No information has been released, however, about Deathly Hallows: Part 2.

In Several Categories Half-Blood Prince was Nominated for RAFA Awards Posted by Tina on 18 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 6  At the Richard Attenborough Film Awards, the UK's regional film awards voted on by critics and fans, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was nominated for British Film of the Year Award and Classic FM's Film Music of the Year Award. The RAFA's will air Jan. 28. Vote for HBP right here before Jan. 22.

Yahoo! Movies talks Deathly Hallows with Dan and Emma on Set Posted by Simone on 16 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Dan Radcliffe , Emma Watson , Interviews  Yahoo! movies UK has recently taken a trip to the Deathly Hallows set where they chatted with Dan Radcliffe and Emma Watson. Though they've only released a sneak peak of what is to come, they give some insight of what is to be expected.

Cormac Joins Twitter...Actually The Actor That Plays Him, Freddie Stroma Posted by Tina on 12 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 6  Matthew Lewis, who plays Neville Longbottom, is known for his tweeting on Twitter just like Tom Felton. Matthew mentioned todday on his Twitter account that Freddie Stroma, who plays Cormac McLaggen in Half-Blood Prince, has his own Twitter account. I think everyone should follow my terribly good looking friend @freddiestroma. You'll like him Interested fans can check out Freddie Stroma's Twitter account here.

Empire Magazine's February issue : Deathly Hallows on-set preview Posted by Tina on 04 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7  Empire Magazine is going to have another Potter preview. In the Empire's February 2010 issue, they promise "68 pages of on-set access" for many films and one of them is "Potter 7", or Deathly Hallows, Part 1. Thanks to MuggleNet, we can see the page-long report where Dan Radcliffe speaks from the set of Deathly Hallows. He mentions that the Seven Potter scene was "the single most complicated sequence we've done in any of the films. Everyone's changing into me and nobody really knows what's going on. I'm dressed up as everyone else and they're dressing up as me, and, well, it's very confusing." It also mentions about director David Yates, who says he "watched the first assembly of Part One just last week, and the most interesting dynamic is that you're these three characters we know quite well away from the comfort zone of Hogwarts. And you really can't underestimate the odd power of that." See more of the preview here. Or see more here... Read more...

New Interview: Bill Nighy Posted by Jennifer on 22 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7  UK newspaper The Daily Record recently interviewed actor Bill Nighy, best known for portraying Davy Jones in Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and slated to play Rufus Scrimgeour, Fudge's replacement as Minister of Magic, in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Within an interview that discussed his chronic stage fright and his other recent roles (including Billy Mack in Love Actually, a vampire in the Underworld series, and the voiceover for Animal Planet show "Meerkat Manor"), he said, "Scrimgeour is a tragic figure. He knows what's coming. It's a very moving thing to play. He's also very powerful and has had a very complicated progress to the top. And he has an interesting relationship with Harry, who views him initially with contempt. But then it's softened by subsequent events. There's a scene where he delivers Dumbledore's legacy to the three children. He gives them all the things Dumbledore has left them, and that's when it's indicated he may not be around for much longer." These remarks may indicate that Scrimgeour will have a much larger role in the film version of Deathly Hallows than the book gave him. Read the rest of the article here.

Clips from Ultimate Editions of SS, CoS available Posted by Jennifer on 14 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 1 , Movie 2  New editions with great new special features of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets were released last week. For those of us who have not yet purchased copies, several clips from the behind-the-scenes features are available online. First, this one shows Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) describing meeting Richard Harris (Albus Dumbledore) for the first time in Sorcerer's Stone: This one shows several cast members discussing the early casting process: This one shows Daniel Radcliffe describing himself being "freaked" while doing filming with Alan Rickman (Professor Snape): This one, from Chamber of Secrets, shows Chris Colombus describing the struggle of teaching the child actors how to act at such a young age: Finally, this one shows Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) reading the scene in Sorcerer's Stone when her character is introduced, and discussing how she always used to deny the parallels between herself and Hermione. Happy viewing!

Tom Felton describes Dan's character as "battered and abused and scarred" Posted by Tina on 12 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 6 , Movie 7 , Tom Felton  The promotion of the Half-Blood Prince DVD include a feature, published recently, of Tom Felton in a last-minute interview with the The Wall Street Journal during a recent trip to the US. Asked about actor Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Tom said, "I can’t reveal too much, or I’ll get myself in trouble, but I can say that we’ve been shooting some of the very last scenes from the very last film. Though we’re not going to be able to see it for another two years, which is crazy. But it’s very moving, because this is what we’ve been working toward for the last 10 years. Daniel is the figurehead of the series, so when we see him battered and abused and scarred on set, you get all emotional." Later in the interview, Tom comments on the recent news of nude scenes in Deathly Hallows: "I’ve seen some pretty horrific… no, I’m kidding. I haven’t seen any pictures — usually they do artist’s impressions to show us, but I haven’t seen anything yet. I haven’t talked to Dan about it, actually. I may have to have a word. I’m sure it will be awkward for them. The one thing to keep in find [sic] is that [the Potter series] are adult books. Half the characters die by the end, and often in grisly ways. Teenagers are about sex, drugs and rock & roll, and David’s very keen to keep the films true to what these kids would be going through in real life; he’s not censoring anything that doesn’t need to be censored. The idea of this alluring Hermione is great, because [the character] is so unalluring; it’ll be great to switch it up. And I can’t say exactly, but I look forward to what happens." See more of the interview here.

Blu-Ray Event; Daniel Radcliffe Interview Posted by Jennifer on 12 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 6  Fans who own a Blue-Ray player were able to tune in to a live webcast with actor Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and producer David Barron this afternoon during the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray Live community event. For those who have regular DVD players or missed the event, the screening will be shown on list: • Dan mentioned a rule he and Rupert shared, in that if they have a birthday and aren't on set for it, they won't receive a present. • On Alan Rickman, David said he loved his eyebrows, while Dan loves his dry sense of humour. • On Bellatrix: Dan thinks Bella is child-like and also evil; David said that you look in her eyes and she feels a little bit out of control. Dan stated that he's become a bit like Helena Bonham Carter's personal assistant on the set of Deathly Hallows, in that he's constantly picking up after her. • Tom Felton began filming Deathly Hallows at the end of the summer; he and Dan became good friends through Tom's girlfriend, Jade, who is one of Dan's best friends. • Dan was asked if he would consider joining Twitter, but he said no. However, he does like the idea of it and interacting with fans. He said that being able to convey a thought in 140 characte • Dan noted that while Slughorn and Ron are rather outgoing characters on-screen, Jim Broadbent and Rupert Grint, respectively, are shy off-screen. rs or less would be a challenge for him. • On Deathly Hallows filming, Barron said that filming will end around late-spring early-summer, then there's the dubbing stage, and post-production. They will be doing work on it for another year, at least. There are plans for Leavesden after the movies are done. • Dan said that he does have a say in Harry's costuming, in that his clothes should "look good, but look forgettable," given his origins. As the movies go on, the kids are seen less and less in their Hogwarts robes. • On wearing Muggle clothes in the series, as they got older, it paralleled to the fact that Muggle students around 16-17 in schools wear regular clothes and not uniforms. Plus, it shows them as more adult-like, according to Dan. • On Ron and Lavender's kiss, Dan said he lost all professionalism that day and teased and joked with Rupert all day. He said that Matthew Lewis teased him on the Order of the Phoenix set about Harry and Cho's kiss, so it was time for revenge. • On British actors they couldn't get into the films and wanted to, they list: Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, Daniel Craig, Juliet Stevenson, Ricky Gervais. • Dan and David confirmed that the five actors, Dan, Rupert, Bonnie, Emma, and Tom, will play their adult selves in the epilogue. • Dan mentioned that when he found out Richard Harris, the original actor who played Albus Dumbeldore, died, he just cried and cried. He also remembered having rather enjoyed filming the scenes with Fawkes in Dumbledore's office from Chamber of Secrets, because it kept speaking back to him. • Dan said that he's broken about seven wands on set; Devon Murray about eight; but David Thewlis holds the record at about 12. • David pointed out that if Hagrid hadn't been a lonely outsider like Harry, he wouldn't have befriended Aragog, and from that slippery slope, he would not have attended the funeral, and not have gotten the memory from Slughorn (therefore never knowing the true reason behind Voldemort's immortality). • Dumbledore's funeral will NOT be in Deathly Hallows, even if it wasn't in Half-Blood Prince. It was discussed between the Davids and Steve Kloves, but they felt it was just too many endings for the film. They tried hard to keep it in, but felt the balance was wrong, according to Barron. We will update you when the full recording becomes available.

Bonnie Wright on HBP, kissing Harry, future career Posted by Jennifer on 12 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 6  UK paper The Daily Mail published a new interview with actress Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley). In addition to new pictures of Bonnie from a recent photoshoot, the article includes lots of new information about the films. Bonnie says of the kiss she and Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) share in HBP, "The way it was done was very romantic. Daniel and I have always been good friends, which I think worked in our favour. It’s the only love scene I’ve filmed, but I imagine if you had to do one with some random person that you had no relationship with, it would feel very strange. It makes the on-screen relationship make more sense – this idea that we’ve known each other, and in a sense grown up together, off-screen as well as on. Dan is so energetic and really good fun, and the way he works is extremely professional. ... My character initiates the kiss, which is great because it gives this power to girls and shows that it’s OK to be the one who makes the approach." Asked about Ginny's role in the series, Bonnie said, "Well, it’s hard to know if what she’s [J. K. Rowling] seen on the screen has influenced the storyline,’ she says modestly, ‘but I’m thrilled that I’ve been given the chance to sink my teeth in and show what I can do. I felt, in the last one, as though I really got to create something worthwhile." Of the casting process, Bonnie recalled how her older brother Lewis had first suggested the part. "He’d read the first two books and said, 'You really remind me of Ginny.' I was only nine at the time and didn’t know who any of the characters were, but I read the first one and was hooked. When my mum came home from work, I said, 'Please, please can you get me an audition for Harry Potter?' ... To begin with, we weren’t even acting – we were just being ourselves. Most of us hadn’t acted before; we were hired because we had the right image. We’ve grown up together and we are like a big family. Everyone is lovely, and I think we’re all very inquisitive. When we come back to set after a break in filming, it is like coming back to school." The interview was primarily about Bonnie's involvement with Made-By, a non-profit labeling initiative that ensures clothes are made sustainably and ethically. She said, "I think many people think of ethical fashion as a bit kooky-looking, but the great thing about Made-By is that it shows that it can be really on-trend and use gorgeous materials. So many people are doing these quick-fix ethical ideas – like one T-shirt made from organic cotton, but with Made-By you’ve got to commit to the process through and through, which is the only thing that’s going to break the cycle of cheap labour and unsustainable materials. In my family we’ve always been into ethical stuff and recycling. I think it’s very important for the awareness to begin at a young age, so that it sets in and becomes a habit. It’s been great to find something I can be a part of that joins my interests in fashion and sustainability, and I’m hoping that as a younger spokeswoman I can encourage my generation to embrace this idea." Bonnie goes on to discuss much more, including her relationship with Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), her choice to go to college, and her potential future in acting. To read the rest of the article and view the photographs, go here.

Fiona Shaw confirms that she will return as Petunia Dursley in DH Posted by Tina on 10 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Interviews  Fiona Shaw, who plays Petunia Dursley, was interviewed by Times Online and confirms that she will be returning for Deathly Hallows. This is what she mentioned about her character. "Harry Melling, the young man who plays my son in Mother Courage, plays my son in Potter (they are Petunia and Dudley Dursley respectively), and we're the poor relations. We never do any magic, we have it done to us. The odd thing is leaving the set and to see 3,000 people march on: 1,000 children, 1,000 parents and 1,000 minders. Alan Rickman and Maggie Smith sit there for hours waiting for them to file in," said Shaw. See more of the interview with Fiona Shaw here.

HBP hits stores today! Posted by Jennifer on 08 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 6  The DVD of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince has been officially released for sale today in most countries. In celebration, Vimeo has a minute-long sneak peek at a special feature about the Deathly Hallows film that is included on the DVD. It includes much new footage, including a shot of the director's alleged favorite new scene, Harry and Hermione dancing in their tent. Its conclusion is the 'trailer' that was leaked a few days ago. View the sneak peek below.

New HBP DVD material premiere on ABC Family's HP weekend Posted by Tina on 04 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 1 , Movie 6  New bonus features will be on the Half-Blood DVD and as well as the Sorcerer's Stone/Chamber of Secrets Ultimate Editions will premiere during the Harry Potter weekend on ABC Family, this weekend starting today, lasting until Sunday. Tonight it will start at 7:30 PM ET/PT with Sorcerer's Stone. Check out the full schedule of the movies' air times here. If anyone captures the bonus features that ABC Family airs, please e-mail news@accio-potter.com!

Yates Talks More About Radcliffe Being Bare In Deathly Hallows Posted by Tina on 02 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Dan Radcliffe , Interviews  A few days ago we mentioned an interview about Dan Radcliffe would be bare for The Silver Doe scene in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now there is a new interview with Deathly Hallows director David Yates, that was posted a couple weeks ago by LaVibra.com. This interview has more comments about Dan's nude scenes from Yates even revealing two scenes in the movie. The article is originally in Spanish, but with Google translator you are able to see a rough translation of what the article is in English. The translation is pretty close to the original but not exact. Quotations below are the correct translation. "Well, Dan (Radcliffe) has appeared nude in the past, but there are a couple of scenes in the new film where he will undress, but we're still thinking about how we present it," said Yates. Yates adds, "It's a fascinating scene in which Harry and Ron (Rupert Grint) are trying to kill a Horcrux (a magical creature). He tries to defend himself and creates an image of Voldemort's soul, and there are a series of images between which are Harry and Hermione (Emma Watson) kissing and embracing. And we will create something that feels very sexy and very intriguing to bring about reaction of Rupert [sic](who Hermione is in love)." According to the article, Radcliffe will also appear bare in a scene "where the young wizard is about to die and be reunited with the soul of Professor Dumbledore in a season London Underground." "There is another scene in Kings Cross station (St Pancras), where Harry almost dies and sees Dumbledore. In that scene will also be naked," Yates said. Close to the end of the interview, Yates mentions about his favorite scene being the new scene they have just shot for Deathly Hallows that isn't included in the book. "It's very difficult to find a favorite scene, but something we just did is a part of the movie truly is priceless. It's a part where Hermione and Harry dance together and not in the book, is something we created for the film and is actually very tender and a very nice and respectful reveal some secrets from each other while dancing. "

First Deathly Hallows trailer leaked online Posted by Alex on 04 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Video  Today, a video that appears to be the first trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 has been leaked online. The video is a recording from a video camera and appears to be legitimate. You can view the video here.

Second Official Picture From 'Deathly Hallows' Released Posted by Rob on 02 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7  The second official picture from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I has been released. The picture depicts Harry walking into a room with his wand aloft. The picture can be seen right here over at Yahoo! Harry Potter and the Deathy Hallows Part I will be released on November 19th, 2010.

USA Today previews Deathly Hallows - first picture released! Posted by Tina on 01 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Interviews  In USA Today, there's an interview with David Yates and Rupert Grint discussing the feel of Deathly Hallows Part 1. The great thing about this article is that it comes with the first official WB picture from Deathly Hallows, seen below. In the article, Yates said, "It's going to feel very real. We're going for a verite approach." Also he added, "Being away from Hogwarts, they're like these three refugees on the run. They're out in the big bad world, facing real danger, unguarded by those wonderful benign wizards at Hogwarts. They don't have a home to go to. We're kind of pulling away from the magic a bit and bringing more reality to it,"

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Deathly Hallows; Top Book of the Decade Posted by Simone on 24 Nov 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Book 7 , Book Awards  The Telegraph, a UK newspaper publication, has compiled various lists of books, movies, etc that have defined this decade. Their list of the top 100 books that defined this decade is topped by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The article says, and I quote: "If you don’t know what a Muggle is by now, you’re either Rip van Winkle or enormously stubborn. This is the seventh and final instalment in Rowling’s record-breaking series about Harry Potter, the world’s most famous lightning-scarred boy wizard and his tribulations with Lord Voldemort. We’ve seen Harry grow from a spindly, messy-haired 11-year-old into a heroic young adult. Children have grown up with him, finding in his battles metaphors for their own. This volume alone sold 15 million copies in the first 24 hours after it was published. Whether wickedly skewering suburbia, or bringing Harry, Ron and Hermione into mortal danger, Rowling is never less than absorbing. Some may sneer at her books, but they are triumphant sagas about the defeat of evil that tap into our basic hunger for stories. Most importantly, she makes reading a 700-page book seem easy. This one even has a quotation from Aeschylus as its epigraph. It stands as a cornerstone of the decade, a melding of high and low culture that appeals to all ages and nations."

Signed first edition of Deathly Hallows auctioned for charity Posted by Jennifer on 16 Nov 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Book 7  A first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, signed by J. K. Rowling, was recently auctioned for £2,050 at a charity event. The money goes to aid cancer research in the UK. The purchaser, who wished to remain anonymous, said she planned to give the book to her first grandson as a gift and investment. Read more at the Evening News.

HBP hits $300 million in US Posted by Tina on 01 Oct 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Book 6 , Movie 6  The film of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has now hit the mark of $300 million in gross sales, according to Box Office Mojo. The movie sits at #8 on the all-time worldwide grossing list with $927.4 million, just behind Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ($938.2 million).

Half-Blood Prince Video-On-Demand delayed one week Posted by Tina on 29 Sep 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Book 6  Although the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD will be released on December 8, the video on demand will not be available until December 15, according to Video Business. Noonan [a WHV spokesman] said the film “will be held back a week [on VOD] in an effort to further enhance the extraordinary sell-through possibility” of the DVD, calling Potter a unique property.

Among HBP DVD Extras 'JKR: Year in the Life' Posted by Tina on 13 Sep 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Book 6 , JK Rowling  BBFC has announced further details about the upcoming December release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on DVD. We have now learned that included in the DVD extras will be A Year in the Life, a documentary which follows J. K. Rowling as she finishes Deathly Hallows, reviews her life, and comments on how the story came to be. Other extras that the BBFC also list are "Close Up With the Cast", "One Minute Drills", and "What's On Your Mind."

New Scenes Filmed for DH Posted by Jennifer on 31 Aug 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Book 7 , Rupert Grint , Emma Watson  According to fansite Potterish, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have finished filming a scene that takes place in the Chamber of Secrets - presumably the part alluded to, but not described, when Ron opens the Chamber with Parselmouth and Hermione destroys the Goblet Horcrux. Another additional scene has also been filmed, in which Death Eaters destroy several trailers.

'Deathly Hallows' Paperback No. 2 On USA Today's Top 10 Posted by Tina on 01 Aug 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Book 7  After a few weeks since it's been released, on July 7th, the paperback of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' is No.2 now on USA Today's US Best Seller list. Here are the top 10 best sellers: 1. Glenn Beck's Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine by Glenn Beck 2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling, art by Mary GrandPre 3. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger 4. New Moon by Stephenie Meyer 5. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer 6. Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer 7. Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer 8. My Sister's Keeper: A Novel by Jodi Picoult 9. The Shack by William P. Young 10. Smoke Screen: A Novel by Sandra Brown

Does 'The Daily Prophet' effect Muggle Newspapers? Baylor University Conducts Study Posted by Tina on 29 Jul 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Book 1 , Book 2 , Book 3 , Book 4 , Book 5 , Book 6  Baylor University has written an article on 'Harry Potter' series role on newspapers and journalism. They mention how the books give a negative representation of journalism as "corrupt, deceptive and an unattractive career choice." Which they believe that may impact children's idea of journalism, according to the Baylor University researchers. "The books present an unnecessarily pessimistic view of journalism today," says Dr. Amanda Sturgill, senior lecturer in journalism at Baylor and one of the study co-authors. "Since literature can play an important role in helping children learn and possibly empathize with situations experienced by the characters, the potential for influence on journalism is strong." A study first published in 2008 American Communications Journal, She and co-authors Jessica Winney of the University of Houston-Clear Lake and Tina Libhart of Baylor, analyzed quotes from the first six books that made any mention of the media, including newspapers, magazines, radio and textbooks. These researchers looked into "Government Control of Journalism," "Misleading Journalism," and "Unethical Means of Gathering Information." The study and the article portrays that the books show something that isn't the way it is in "real world." "In no situations was there recourse on The Daily Prophet or the Ministry of Magic for what was published," Sturgill says. "This could convey the message to young readers that there are no ill effects of poor journalism in the real world." The study, the article explains, also looks into the power and influence of children's literature. "While the Harry Potter books are valued for their ability to entertain and engage readers, children are reading about things they may not experience," Sturgill says. "A lot of exposure to careers and appropriate social behaviors can come through children's literature. The implications of the negative portrayal of journalism are quite broad when one considers the popularity of the series." It's very unlikely that Rita Skeeter and the Daily Prophet can really add more to the newspaper problems right now. Actually might show a mirror image of what is really going on. What do the fans think? Does it effect the declining credibility of newspapers and journalism?

Does 'Harry Potter' Promote Drinking? Posted by Tina on 27 Jul 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Book 6 , Movie 6  When reading the series, did you ever feel like the books were promoting drinking alcohol? Was the movie promoting it? Well, NY Times thinks so. They talk about it being shown through out the film with Hermione acting "tipsy", Neville serving drinks, Ron sipping "mead" and Harry apparently "partying" with the professors. According to NY Times, "In scene after scene, the young wizards and their adult professors are seen sipping, gulping and pouring various forms of alcohol to calm their nerves, fortify their courage or comfort their sorrows." Also that apparently Harry, Ron and Hermione are "enjoying new freedoms as 16-year-old students at the mythical boarding school Hogwarts, including unchaperoned trips to a pub in the nearby town of Hogsmeade." They mention that teenage drinking is taken to a "new level" in this film compared to the others. "In one scene, Harry, Ron and Hermione order butterbeers at the pub, and Hermione ends up with a frothy mustache. While it’s never been entirely clear whether butterbeer is alcoholic, it seems to have an effect on the normally uptight Hermione, who acts tipsy walking home as she throws her arms around the boys." They talk to a few mothers that are worried and some alcohol educators but the feeling that this article is really showing another angle. It's trying to show that the movies and the books are showing a bad example to kids and the article is trying to teach parents to show them that drinking is wrong. As Accio-Potter condemns drinking and alcohol to excess. This article might be going to extremes on the issue. For example, in Europe they don't go to extremes as it's usually is done in America. There's a usual drink with dinner but not too much. But here it's a extreme issue for many teens actually get drunk and drive. Another example, when kids are reading the books they think butterbeer is like rootbeer but it's more magical and has butter as well. It's an important issue to think about but it's a movie and a series of books. Just enjoy them without bringing issues to them. Otherwise there will be more banning of the books and movies more than ever. According to target="_blank">NY Times, Warner Brothers said the drinking scenes were “open to different interpretations.” “One of our main objectives in bringing the Harry Potter films to the screen has been to remain as faithful to their original source material as created by J. K Rowling,” the company wrote in an e-mail message, adding that the wizarding world “should not be held to the same standards as the real world.” They also mention how a spokesman for Ms. Rowling said she was not available to comment. What do they expect, Jo to stop what she's doing and talk to them right away about the issue? NY Times also talked to Alison Turner, a British expatriate who owns Signature Bites, an Internet brownie business based in Florida, said that while watching the movie with her 14-year-old stepdaughter, she did find herself briefly musing about the alcoholic properties of butterbeer. But she said their post-movie conversation focused on broken hearts and unrequited love. “I think the alcohol angle washed over me because of the magical context of the film — this isn’t a real school, real teachers or real students — so it’s almost like the drinking isn’t real,” she said. “I wonder how many kids even know what mead is.” So what do you think fans? Does it promote or does it help their cause to stop teenage drinking?

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Commercial Appears Online Posted by Rob on 02 Feb 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  A commercial advertising the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, originally set to air during the Super Bowl, has appeared online. The commercial is thirty seconds long, and includes new shots of areas around the park. To view the commercial, click here. You will also be able view the commercial on Febuary 7th on CBS during the Super Bowl. It will also be aired on Access Hollywood tonight.

CoasterBuzz discusses WWHP Posted by Jennifer on 19 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  Theme park enthusiast podcast CoasterBuzz discusses the upcoming themepark The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in its latest episode. The summary says, "Orlando hoping for ripple effect around the new Harry Potter stuff at Islands of Adventure. Folks who have seen the construction are pretty excited about it." To find out more, go here.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Now Accepting Job Applications Posted by Simone on 16 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  Though the time for auditions has come and gone, WWoHP is now accepting applications for non audition jobs. To apply, follow this link and click on Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the top of the page. Good luck, and happy job hunting!

Harry Potter Theme Park: Details Emerge "Forbidden Journey" ride Posted by Tina on 09 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  Details have emerged about the "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” ride at Univeral’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Orlando. According to Screamscape, "the ride system inside Hogwarts Castle is installed and functional, however all of the scenery and special effects still need to be installed, programmed and tested extensively before we’ll see the ride open." What's interesting is that they reveal that the "ride experience will begin and end with an interesting little effect that will transport you through the use of the Floo Network, a giant fireplace and green flames.” Just like snow showing up at the park, it's something that might be hard to imagine though muggle terms. Yet it looks like they have found ways to do both the snow and the Floo Network for the park. We will see how that works when fans start going to the park (it opens this summer). Earlier we've heard about the ride having carts that go through the castle where they show parts of Harry's world. On the Half-Blood DVD, Dan Radcliffe described the ride as capturing all the chaotic parts of Harry’s life.

New WWHP Photos Posted by Jennifer on 14 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  Blogger Brian Dorf has uploaded pictures of the most recent constructions at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a HP-themed themepark scheduled to open in Orlando, Florida, early this summer. They show the entrance archway, lots of scaffolding, a nearly-completed Hogwarts Castle, and steel frames of buildings in Hogsmeade. View the pictures here.

Felton and Wright to attend WWHP opening in May 2010 Posted by Tina on 13 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park , Tom Felton  Tom Felton and Bonnie Wright, in a new interview with Canada's The Magazine, mentioned that they will attend the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Studious Island of Adventure in May 2010. Other reports earlier have mentioned a April 2010 opening. So there might be a change because of construction delays. More on the interviews of them and other actors can be seen here.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter to open before April Gradbash? Posted by Simone on 29 Nov 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  A Mugglenet user has pointed out that on the webpage for Univeral Orlando's Gradbash 2010 the park promises Gradbash 2010, being held April 23rd, 24th, and 30th, will be the first Gradbash with access to the WWoHP. Does this mean that the park will open before Gradbash for sure? We can only speculate at this point.

Tom Felton Interview on Wizarding World Posted by Simone on 24 Nov 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park , Interviews , Tom Felton  Warner Brothers has released this video of Tom Felton talking about the new theme park when he visited. No new news is revealed, but it's keeping the excitement up.

New Photos of Potter Theme Park Posted by Jennifer on 18 Nov 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  Slashfilm.com has released a new report on the upcoming themepark, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, scheduled to be opened in Orlando, Florida, next year. A feature on the soon-to-be-released (and already released in some countries) Half-Blood Prince DVD gives a preview of the progress being made. See screenshot photos from the feature here, thanks to fansite The Leaky Cauldron.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter; New Photos and Video Posted by Simone on 11 Nov 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  Attractions Magazine gave us a glimpse into the ongoing construction at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Universal Studios yesterday. The Magazine posted new photos as well as a video tour of the coming attraction on their website. The theme park is scheduled to open in the spring of 2010 as the updates continue.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter is Making Progress Posted by Shannon on 05 Nov 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  Passersby can official see the construction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter as they drive past the park on Interstate 4. Hogwarts, the most prominent structure, is most clearly visible, especially from the eastbound lanes. To see pictures of the structures, click here.

360-degree view of Wizarding World themepark Posted by Rob on 16 Oct 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  Central Florida News 13 has a new video up in which they fly in a helicopter around the construction site of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The video provides an excellent view of the construction of Hogwarts Castle. To watch the video, click here. After you click on that link, click on the "News 13 Exclusive: Flying Over Hogwarts" link in the video section. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open in Spring, 2010.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Update Posted by AJ on 15 Sep 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park , Fandom , Video , Twitter  As is known to many by now, a press conference was held today in Orlando, FL at Universal Orlando to discuss the new addition to Islands of Adventure, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Many members of the press were in attendance, and Accio-Potter.com has assembled all of the information, photos and videos all in one location (this news post). The presentation included a video introduction from Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson who all expressed their excitement about the park. Tom Felton was live at the event speaking with the creators. NEW INFORMATION - Park is confirmed to open Spring of 2010 - Three rides announced: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippogriff and Dragon Challenge - Several confirmed attractions: Ollivander's Shop, Owl Post, Dervish and Banges, Three Broomsticks, Honeydukes, Zonko's and Filch Emporium. Flight of the Hippogriff will include interaction with Hagrid as you fly on a Hippogriff for training. Dragon Challenge will center on flying either a Hungarian Horntail or Chinese Fireball. Univeral's existing ride, Dueling Dragons, will be re-themed into Dragon Challenge. VIDEO Introduction Video Virtual Fly Through (courtesy of Andrew Sims) Universal Studios Press Release PHOTOS (courtesy of MuggleNet) Map of the Wizarding World Zonkos Owlery Ollivanders Honeydukes Flight of the Hippogriff The Dragon Challenge Filch's Emporium Hogwarts

Tom Felton Twitter Updates and Confirms Wizarding Word plans Posted by Tina on 09 Sep 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park , Tom Felton , Twitter  It has been rumored that Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) will be at a Wizarding World of Harry Potter press event in Orlando on Tuesday, September 15th. Through his official Twitter account, the actor has confirmed this and talks about what he plans on doing at the event. "just confirmed i'm going to see the wizarding world of harry potter at universal on tuesday! i'll let u know how its coming along... gonna go on other rides to..cant go to the simpsons ride tho...have to admit it made me feel slightly worse for wear after i went on it!" We will keep you updated on this event!

Coming This Month: New Details on 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter' Theme Park Posted by Tina on 03 Sep 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  Some good news today! In a few weeks, on September 15, fans will learn more about the theme park that is currently under construction in Florida. The Orlando Sentinel reports, "The resort has begun sending out invitations for a Sept. 15 webcast promising a "first-ever glimpse" at the Wizarding World, which is supposed to open sometime during the first half of 2010." A second article from The Orlando Sentinel mentions that the event will announce more about the theme park, and is scheduled to occur two days after the Walt Disney Co. concludes a fan convention in Anaheim, California. Universal has said little about the theme park but some details have been leaked. "The 20-acre "theme park within a theme park" in Islands of Adventure is to be anchored by the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy. The 15-story castle will house the themed area's signature attraction -- which, according to people familiar with the project, will feature a "robocoaster" ride system in which guests sit in seats suspended from a robotic arm that swivels in multiple directions as it advances along a track." "The name of the ride is thought to be "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey," based on U.S. trademark applications filed earlier this year. The Wizarding World will also include Hogsmeade Village, with shops and taverns from the novels selling items such as magic wands and serving treats such as chocolate frogs and butterbeer." Look forward to coverage of this interesting event on Sept. 15th.

Registration Is Now Open For Infinitus 2010 Posted by Tina on 25 Aug 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park , Conferences   Registration is open for Infinitus 2010! HPEF, the organization that brought you Lumos, Prophecy, Portus and Azkatraz, is now offering this great new HP conference. Right now there is an early bird registration price for $165.00 until midnight of September 7th, 2009. Then after, registration will be $180.00 until March 31, 2010. Pending availability, it will then increase to $200.00. Please note that your registration will include all Formal Programming except Keynote Luncheons (which can be purchased at a later date). Information about tickets to the 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter' will be available soon! Infinitus will take place in Orlando, Florida from July 15-18, 2010. For complete information, head on over to their official website and their FAQ here.

The Future Can Be A Bit Foggy Even For The HP Theme Park Posted by Tina on 22 Aug 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  Just another update on the process of Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, which is under construction now in Florida. Universal Orlando has filed more construction notices involving two new companies, The Orlando Sentinel reports. The first company is FogScreen Inc., a finnish company which will provide special fog effects, the article discribes it similar to the Davy Jones effect in the beginning of Walt Disney World's Pirates of the Caribbean ride. According to the article, "the company specializes in creating nebulous, walk-through fog banks -- made out of ultrasonic waves and tap water -- on which images and videos can be projected." The article doesn't mention what the fog effect will be used for in the park, but it's not the only effect being use in the park. Remember the park mentioned earlier that they would use a company to provide fake snow? Will there be other machines brought in for other effects in the park? We'll see. The other notice mentions about a Orlando-based theme-park-design company, Austin 2 Paris Inc. who they will be using as well for the park. Their work will be for all the ""automata" -- the plural of automaton, which is a type of robot." So there might be a possibility of automated robotic arms for one of the rides. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction continues construction at Universal Orlando, which has been scheduled to open Spring, 2010.

Quidditch-themed ride at the Theme Park? Posted by Tina on 04 Aug 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Movie 6 , Movie 7 , Dan Radcliffe , Rupert Grint , Emma Watson , Theme Park , Interviews  Last month, 'Heart Radio' interviewed Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson during the promotion of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Dan talks about the possibility of the Harry Potter Theme Park having "a Quidditch element to one of the rides." He also mentions the importance of Nagini in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Emma says that she would choose Ron over Harry, and Rupert talks more about his ice cream van. Check out more audio interviews of Dan, Rupert, Emma, Bonnie Wright, Jessie Cave, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, Tom Felton, and director David Yates with Irish RTE's The Slate about the sixth and seventh Harry Potter films, here!

Possible names for Wizarding World attractions revealed Posted by Rob on 29 Jul 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park  According to the Orlando Sentinel, possible names for attractions at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter have been revealed: The most intriguing? "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey." It is one of three trademark filings in the batch for an amusement park ride, and it has touched off a torrent of speculation that it is the name of the dark ride that will be housed inside Universal's version of Hogwarts Castle. To read more possible attraction names, click here.

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A Harry Potter Sequel Posted by AJ on 01 Jan 2010 | Submit News Categories: News  , Fandom , Video  StarKidPotter (creators of A Harry Potter Musical) released a video announcement today on their YouTube Page that there will be a second Harry Potter musical entitled A Harry Potter Sequel. The first musical, which attracted nearly ten million views, was released in July of 2009. The sequel, due for release this summer; should bring in equal if not better YouTube ratings.

PotterTeeVee to Host Reading of Sally Cotter and the Prisoner of Ala Katraz Posted by Tyler on 12 Dec 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Fandom  That's right, you heard it here: Dean O'Carroll and his fantastic production staff will be hosting a reading of Dean's newest play, Sally Cotter and the Prisoner of Ala Katraz, at PotterTeeVee.com. Featured in the show will be several Accio-Potter staff members including: AJ Barnett, reading as Dave, Claire McKenna, reading as Sally Cotter, Mike Hickey, reading as Lord Murderdeath, and Christina Vourcos, reading as Wormring. Even though the show would be great just with several of the staff members from Accio-Potter, listeners will be happy to know that members from many different aspects of the Harry Potter fandom will be present, reading characters as well. Last, but certainly not least, listeners should be sure to watch out for a special guest who may be able to make a special appearance at the show! Those who are interested in enjoying an afternoon of literary bliss along with their fellow Harry Potter fanatics should click here by 1:00 PM EST/12:00 PM CST on Sunday, December 13, 2009 to enjoy the experience of one of Dean O'Carroll's plays!

Warner Bros Owns All Things Potter? Posted by AJ on 28 Oct 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Lawsuits , Fandom  Warner Brothers Entertainment filed a lawsuit against Marmite Lover, mother and regular party hostess. Lover, who throws regular themed parties from her home with her teenage daughter, was planning a Harry Potter Dinner for her Halloween party this year. When approached by Warner Brothers, she was ordered to re theme her party because they said it was an "infringement of Warner's rights." While Ms. Lover still intends to hold her party, she has agreed to rename it as a Wizard Halloween Party. Warner has yet to release a statement about the event, nor have the announced what recipes Marmite will and will not be permitted to serve at her dinner party.

Quidditch World Cup to occur in two weeks Posted by Jennifer on 09 Oct 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Fandom  The Intercollegiate Quidditch League is hosting the Third Annual Intercollegiate World Cup on Sunday, October 25 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM at Middlebury College in Vermont. College Quidditch is a sport rapidly growing in popularity, which began at Middlebury several years ago and has quickly become an intercollegiate sport. Catch up on the phenomenon with a video on the sport by MTV. You can follow the Intercollegiate Quidditch league on Twitter here, join its Facebook group here, and RSVP to the Facebook World Cup event here.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Update Posted by AJ on 15 Sep 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Theme Park , Fandom , Video , Twitter  As is known to many by now, a press conference was held today in Orlando, FL at Universal Orlando to discuss the new addition to Islands of Adventure, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Many members of the press were in attendance, and Accio-Potter.com has assembled all of the information, photos and videos all in one location (this news post). The presentation included a video introduction from Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson who all expressed their excitement about the park. Tom Felton was live at the event speaking with the creators. NEW INFORMATION - Park is confirmed to open Spring of 2010 - Three rides announced: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippogriff and Dragon Challenge - Several confirmed attractions: Ollivander's Shop, Owl Post, Dervish and Banges, Three Broomsticks, Honeydukes, Zonko's and Filch Emporium. Flight of the Hippogriff will include interaction with Hagrid as you fly on a Hippogriff for training. Dragon Challenge will center on flying either a Hungarian Horntail or Chinese Fireball. Univeral's existing ride, Dueling Dragons, will be re-themed into Dragon Challenge. VIDEO Introduction Video Virtual Fly Through (courtesy of Andrew Sims) Universal Studios Press Release PHOTOS (courtesy of MuggleNet) Map of the Wizarding World Zonkos Owlery Ollivanders Honeydukes Flight of the Hippogriff The Dragon Challenge Filch's Emporium Hogwarts

The Soundtrack for 'A Very Potter Musical' Is Now Available Posted by Tina on 13 Sep 2009 | Submit News Categories: News  , Fandom  Since the play's arrival on Youtube, many fans have been wanting a soundtrack for the popular musical parody "A Very Potter Musical." The show was produced by a theater group called Team Star Kid, and has caused a phenomenon among the fandom. Now, the group has announced the release of the first official soundtrack for the production. The soundtrack can be downloaded for free here but Team Star Kid asks for donation to fund future projects.

Young Witches And Wizards Posted by ClaireH on 28 Aug 2009 | Submit News Categories: Fandom Harry Potter is still going strong! Children at Tambrey primary school dressed as Potter characters up for Harry Potter book week. To see these adorable young kids go here.