Happy Birthday to J. K. Rowling and Harry Potter! Posted by Tina on 31 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , JK Rowling , Character Birthdays , Twitter  We at Accio-Potter want to wish J. K. Rowling a wonderful 45th birthday today. Most fans would agree that her writing has influenced us and our lives. She created our beloved character, Harry Potter, and many other characters in his world. The first book was published in 1997, and since then published six more that have been adapted to movies and have created a theme park. Since all of her books have been translated to many languages, she has changed the world with Harry's story and the inspiring words she has given to fans. Without her books, we wouldn't have this amazing fandom where there's music, fan fiction, podcasts, art, and many other things based off of her amazing book series. This fandom has brought people together, made friends, created new things, and even helped to change the world though HPA. We know we couldn't be the people we are today without her. We also want to wish a very Happy Birthday to Harry Potter. He's turning 30 today. It wasn't long ago that he was turning 17 and fighting for the wizarding world against Lord Voldemort. We want to thank him for his inspiring story that has touched our lives. We also know that we have forgotten to mention Professor Neville Longbottom's birthday, which was July 30, 2010. Though we forgot to mention we want to let everyone know he's not forgotten. He's also has turned 30. He's a true Gryffindor even though he didn't think he was at first. Congratulations and many wishes to J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter, and Neville Longbottom! Lastly, if you have Twitter, don't forget to tweet and hash tag about Harry Potter and J. K. Rowling today! Also quote a wizard rock lyric on your facebook status, or quote your favorite quotes from Harry Potter or/and J.K. Rowling.

Rupert Grint's Fault Magazine Photo Shoot: Behind-the-Scenes Posted by Mhaey on 25 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Rupert Grint  Fault Magazine recently released the Behind-the-Scenes video of Rupert Grint's photo shoot with them. You can view the exclusive video below, thanks to Snitchseeker!

Happy Birthday to AP Staffer Terry! Posted by Alex on 24 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News Tonight we'd like to wish long time staffer Terry a Happy Birthday! Terry has been with Accio-Potter for a very long time now, so we hope she has a fantastic 25th birthday. Happy Birthday, Terry!

Happy Birthday, Daniel Radcliffe! Posted by Tina on 22 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Dan Radcliffe , Birthdays  We want to wish a very Happy Birthday to Daniel Radcliffe. He turns 21 years old today, July 23, 2010. He's played Harry Potter in the film franchise since the age of 11. He's also been a part of December Boys, My Boy Jack, and the upcoming The Woman in Black and All Quiet on the Western Front. Dan has made his debut in the West End and Broadway with Equus, and will return to the stage next year with the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Let's celebrate a wonderful actor and wish him a great birthday!

Emma Watson's Official Twitter and Facebook Accounts Posted by Mhaey on 17 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Emma Watson  It has been confirmed by Rob Noble, who works at Emma Watson's Official Website, that @EmWatson is the real Emma Watson! Yes people, the real Miss Watson is now officially on Twitter. Her first update, much like Jo's first updates, Emma mentioned that she will not tweet that much. Hi everyone, this is the real me! I won't be able to tweet often but I just wanted to say hello. Have a great summer, love Emma x Follow her and make her feel welcomed. Maybe she'll then tweet more often like her fellow Potter cast. EDITED: Emma Watson recently setup her official fan page on Facebook and she confirmed this via her Twitter account! Hello everyone I wanted to let you know that my new facebook page can now be found at www.facebook.com/emmawatson. Talk soon, Emma x

Infinitus! Posted by Shannon on 15 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News Don't forget the live Accio-Potter meet up tomorrow at noon in front of the Three Broomsticks! Stay tuned for a second meeting time (viewable on Facebook) if you can't make the first!

Deathly Hallows ABC Family Previews Posted by Mhaey on 10 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Interviews  The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on-set interviews and previews are now online! This first one is called, "The Story." You can see new from the film so SPOILER ALERT. There are also interviews of the Trio, Heyman, and Yates. Watch it below! This second preview's title is "On the Run," where you can see new sets of interviews and even more clips from the film. SPOILER ALERT you guys! Watch it on below! The third Deathly Hallows preview is now online, entitled "Forest Run." They talked about who is the fast runner. Watch it below:

Accio-Potter at Infinitus! Posted by Shannon on 09 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News Are you going to Infinitus? Do you want to meet everyone's favorite webmaster and podcaster? Do you want to listen to Mike's red vs. blue imitations in real life? Are you so excited to finally meet some of our famous news posters like Tina and Rob? Well, you can spend a whole afternoon with us an Infinitus. Join us for the official Accio-Potter meet up (for staff members, site visitors, and podcast listeners alike) on Friday, July 16th inside the Harry Potter Theme Park. Starting at noon a group of us will meet outside the Three Broomsticks. If you plan on attending please let us know by emailing alex@accio-potter.com See you at Infinitus!

It's Going To Be A Magical Weekend on ABC Family! Posted by Tina on 08 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News Starting tonight and through this weekend there will be new exclusive footage and interviews from the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows during the movies, thanks to ABC Family. If you notice the clips please let us know by the news e-mail, news@accio-potter.com! We will keep checking for the clips and update you as soon as we receive them or find them. Here's the schedule for this weekend is as follows: Thursday, July 8th (7:30 – 10:30 PM ET/PT) “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” Friday, July 9th (3:30 – 7:00 PM ET/PT) “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (7:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT) “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” Saturday, July 10th (12:30 – 4:30 PM ET/PT) “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (4:30 – 7:30 PM ET/PT) “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (7:30 – 11:00 PM ET/PT) “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” Sunday, July 11th (1:30 – 4:30 PM ET/PT) “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (4:30 – 8:00 PM ET/PT) “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (8:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT) “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”

Happy Birthday, Accio-Potter! Posted by Alex on 08 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Accio-Potter  Today, July 8th, 2010 marks the second anniversary of the founding of Accio-Potter! 2 years ago, 17 friends decided to create their own fan site. The name was debated; Accio-Harry was a final decision, but at the last moment it was changed to Accio-Potter. The first ever layout we had was red with Order of the Phoenix graphics; from there we changed it about 5 times until finally landing upon our current design in 2009. Accio-Potter has seen the release of the first ever Harry Potter social network; an idea that spawned many other sites to do the same. We've also released PFL, the first short story submission site based on Harry Potter. Accio-Potter Wizard Radio was started in December of 2008 and has just recently passed the 100,000 download mark. These are just some of the things Accio-Potter has done in the two years. But one of the most important things it has done is not for the visitors; it's how it has made many friendships (some that span across many time zones). It's one of the last things we thought about when this all started, but has been the greatest benefit of Accio-Potter. That's not to say we have reached our potential. We still have plans of building the largest fan site online. And thank you, the fans. The fans who come over to our site and listen to our podcasts. Needless to say, there would be no Accio-Potter without you. So here's to Accio-Potter; the site that united friends, has fought on in the tough nature of a fan site's existence, and has done so much in 2 years. If that fighting nature of AP sticks around, it's scary to think what kind of success is ahead for the site.

Warwick Davis on Deathly Hallows Favorite Moment Posted by Mhaey on 07 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Interviews  In another interview with MTV, Warwick Davis, who plays Professor Flitwick and Griphook, talked about his roles and his favorite moment on Deathly Hallows Part II. You can watch the interview and read the excerpt below! People who've read the books will know this, but the moment where Voldemort exclaims that Harry Potter is dead-- to have read that and to actually be there as it's happening, that was quite emotional and quite surreal. It sends a shiver down your spine because you're standing there and witnessing this event. It's almost like reading the newspaper going back in time, witnessing a world-changing event.

Bonnie Explains The Experience of 'Growing Up With Ginny' Posted by Tina on 06 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Interviews  Bonnie Wright talked to MTV about her experience growing up and acting as Ginny since age 9. She's been in all the Harry Potter films, and she can't believe that she's finishing the final one. "Being the person who sort of ends up with the hero of this franchise is never something I ever would have imagined," she said of her character becoming Harry's love interest. "It's just been so exciting, so lovely to have something that develops further, and you can make [Ginny] my own and take things from your own life growing up and put those things into it." Then she talks about the epilogue and how it felt to do the scene where she's in the 'future.' "It wasn't my last scene, but it was one of my last scenes. That's where I started the journey of 'Harry Potter,' on the platform, and then to see the girl who's playing our daughter was just psychologically, it was very weird, because she's the same age as me. It was literally having a whole cycle of the journey." She continues by telling how much they have worked on the final scene of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2: "I hope it's well-received. In terms of the prosthetics and creativity of it, they took months and months — I must have done 100 tests and costume fittings. A lot of energy went into making that moment perfect," said Wright. Check out the video of this interview here in our video gallery. Also, check out more of the story here.

Tom Felton Convinced His Real Life Girlfriend To Play His Wife In DH Posted by Tina on 06 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Tom Felton  According to MTV, Tom Felton has convinced his girlfriend to play his wife in the epilogue scene of the second part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Tom's girlfriend, Jade Olivia, who is also a stunt assistant on Harry Potter, and now will play his on-screen wife Astroria Malfoy in the final scene of Deathly Hallows. "She was at first reluctant, but I pulled her arm and twisted it. She was filming with me for three days at King's Cross [railway station]. We were very excited," said Tom Felton. "It gave me a chance to see what she's going to look like in 19 years. And if that's what she looks like, I'm doing pretty well for myself. But I look terrible. The years have not been kind to me in the slightest. But what can I do? I've gotta just roll with it," said Tom Felton. Check out more about this interview here. Also watch a video of this interview here on our video gallery!

Official Deathly Hallows Teaser Poster Posted by Tina on 06 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7  Warner Brothers has sent us the official teaser poster for the Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows movies, Part 1 and Part 2. The first movie will be released November 19th, 2010 and the second will be on July 15th, 2011. Check below for the teaser poster.

Happy Birthday to AP staffer Christina! Posted by Alex on 03 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News All of us at AP would like to wish our fellow friend and news poster Christina a very happy 21st Birthday! We hope you had a fantastic day, and those of us attending Infinitus are also excited to see you soon!

An Accio-Potter Update Posted by Alex on 01 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Accio-Potter  In just about a week, Accio-Potter.com will celebrate it's 2nd birthday. It's both easy and difficult to believe that the site has already been in existence for this long; easy, because it's been a long, difficult road getting to where we are, and difficult because the staff and the site itself has changed greatly over time.  Now that we have reached both the summer and this anniversary, we are going to be expanding greatly to achieve the goals that we have set for ourselves. We have always been dealing with a shortage of news reporters, and we all know that one of the most important parts of a fan site is it's news reporting. This is something we will address this summer as we prepare for the busy months ahead (two movies!).  One of the biggest plans that we have is our upcoming proposal to other fan sites. We are proposing the collaboration of many well known, small to medium sized fan sites to form one united fan site under the Accio-Potter brand. In doing so, visitors will be served with the strongest content, news reporting, and entertainment that the HP fandom has to offer - all in one place.  This proposal will be detailed in e-mails to fan sites, as well as audio presentations available through internet download and iTunes. Interested fan site administrators can ensure their inclusion in this proposal be emailing a quick note to alex@accio-potter.com. We thank you for visiting us, and hope you continue to do so as these plans develop!

Warwick Davis talks about the last day on Deathly Hallows Set with the Trio Posted by Mhaey on 30 Jun 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Interviews  In a new interview from MTV, Warwick Davis talked about how he got the opportunity to spend the last day on set with Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson. "I was filming with the second unit, and then I went over to the first unit where they were doing the last shot with Dan [Radcliffe], Rupert [Grint] and Emma [Watson]. The first assistant director didn't shout, 'It's a wrap.' He didn't say that. He said, 'Come over to the screens over here. I have a lot of video to show you.' He set up the video: a piece of film that they'd shot every day with what's called the golden boards. It would be a special guest that day or an actor who was finishing up the film, or whatever. If something unusual was happening, they'd be the person holding the golden board. Twenty minutes' worth to summarize the last year and a half that we'd been working on the movie. It was really very sad." You can watch the interview below:

Bill Nighy talks about The Trio Posted by Mhaey on 29 Jun 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Interviews  Bill Nighy, who plays as Rufus Scrimgeour in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, talks about his experience working with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson. He also talked about how working on Harry Potter is different from his other film projects and much more. Emma Watson is adorable in the extreme. She is such a lovely person. And Daniel was charming. And Rupert I'd already worked with, so it was nice to work with him again. And they were really welcoming a nice to me. You know, they've been there for 10 years. There were people on that movie that were finishing their Harry Potter life, and people who'd been there for 10 years. It had been their life. You can watch his video interview below, courtesy of Premiere.fr:

New DH Trailer Released Today (Warning: Spoilers Ahead) Posted by Tyler on 28 Jun 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7  Once again, Accio-Potter.com is proud to be able to offer you another one of the first looks at the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows film, a new trailer! <a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/browse?mkt=en-us&from=&vid=f2822d1e-af61-45f5-b674-f3f697170e3d&from=en-us" target="_new" title="&#39;Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows&#39; Trailer">Video: &#39;Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows&#39; Trailer</a> As can be seen in the trailer above, several new previews of scenes are shown, including, but not limited to: the final battle between Harry and Voldemort, the attack at Godric's Hollow, and the Battle of Hogwarts. Similar to other clips from the film that have been seen recently, this new trailer can only serve to excite those in the fandom further as the final movies approach release, and as far as we can tell from this point, that goal was largely accomplished tonight. For those wishing to see the new trailer in theater-quality, it should be noted that it will be previewed with the new film The Twilight Saga: Eclipse which will be released in theaters everywhere on June 30, 2010.

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Deathly Hallows ABC Family Previews Posted by Mhaey on 10 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Interviews  The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on-set interviews and previews are now online! This first one is called, "The Story." You can see new from the film so SPOILER ALERT. There are also interviews of the Trio, Heyman, and Yates. Watch it below! This second preview's title is "On the Run," where you can see new sets of interviews and even more clips from the film. SPOILER ALERT you guys! Watch it on below! The third Deathly Hallows preview is now online, entitled "Forest Run." They talked about who is the fast runner. Watch it below:

Warwick Davis on Deathly Hallows Favorite Moment Posted by Mhaey on 07 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Interviews  In another interview with MTV, Warwick Davis, who plays Professor Flitwick and Griphook, talked about his roles and his favorite moment on Deathly Hallows Part II. You can watch the interview and read the excerpt below! People who've read the books will know this, but the moment where Voldemort exclaims that Harry Potter is dead-- to have read that and to actually be there as it's happening, that was quite emotional and quite surreal. It sends a shiver down your spine because you're standing there and witnessing this event. It's almost like reading the newspaper going back in time, witnessing a world-changing event.

Tom Felton Convinced His Real Life Girlfriend To Play His Wife In DH Posted by Tina on 06 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Tom Felton  According to MTV, Tom Felton has convinced his girlfriend to play his wife in the epilogue scene of the second part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Tom's girlfriend, Jade Olivia, who is also a stunt assistant on Harry Potter, and now will play his on-screen wife Astroria Malfoy in the final scene of Deathly Hallows. "She was at first reluctant, but I pulled her arm and twisted it. She was filming with me for three days at King's Cross [railway station]. We were very excited," said Tom Felton. "It gave me a chance to see what she's going to look like in 19 years. And if that's what she looks like, I'm doing pretty well for myself. But I look terrible. The years have not been kind to me in the slightest. But what can I do? I've gotta just roll with it," said Tom Felton. Check out more about this interview here. Also watch a video of this interview here on our video gallery!

Official Deathly Hallows Teaser Poster Posted by Tina on 06 Jul 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7  Warner Brothers has sent us the official teaser poster for the Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows movies, Part 1 and Part 2. The first movie will be released November 19th, 2010 and the second will be on July 15th, 2011. Check below for the teaser poster.

Bill Nighy talks about The Trio Posted by Mhaey on 29 Jun 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Interviews  Bill Nighy, who plays as Rufus Scrimgeour in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, talks about his experience working with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson. He also talked about how working on Harry Potter is different from his other film projects and much more. Emma Watson is adorable in the extreme. She is such a lovely person. And Daniel was charming. And Rupert I'd already worked with, so it was nice to work with him again. And they were really welcoming a nice to me. You know, they've been there for 10 years. There were people on that movie that were finishing their Harry Potter life, and people who'd been there for 10 years. It had been their life. You can watch his video interview below, courtesy of Premiere.fr:

New DH Trailer Released Today (Warning: Spoilers Ahead) Posted by Tyler on 28 Jun 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7  Once again, Accio-Potter.com is proud to be able to offer you another one of the first looks at the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows film, a new trailer! <a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/browse?mkt=en-us&from=&vid=f2822d1e-af61-45f5-b674-f3f697170e3d&from=en-us" target="_new" title="&#39;Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows&#39; Trailer">Video: &#39;Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows&#39; Trailer</a> As can be seen in the trailer above, several new previews of scenes are shown, including, but not limited to: the final battle between Harry and Voldemort, the attack at Godric's Hollow, and the Battle of Hogwarts. Similar to other clips from the film that have been seen recently, this new trailer can only serve to excite those in the fandom further as the final movies approach release, and as far as we can tell from this point, that goal was largely accomplished tonight. For those wishing to see the new trailer in theater-quality, it should be noted that it will be previewed with the new film The Twilight Saga: Eclipse which will be released in theaters everywhere on June 30, 2010.

Plenty of new Deathly Hallows pictures including the final duel! (WARNING: Spoilers ahead!) Posted by Rob on 28 Jun 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7  Tons of new pictures from Deathly Hallows have been released courtesy of various news sources. These pictures include the final duel, Harry's walk to the forest, the Battle of Hogwarts, and much more. You can see them by clicking on the links below (WARNING: These pictures contain spoilers from both parts of Deathly Hallows!): Voldemort holding Harry's face, Ron holding Hermione, and an explosion at Hogwarts Harry's walk to the forest The dragon at Gringotts, the Seven Potters battle, Voldemort holding Harry's face, Harry on the ground after escaping the Ministry, Ron destroying the locket, the final duel, Voldemort with his Death Eaters, protection around Hogwarts, and the trio after escaping the Ministry. David Heyman was also quoted in the USA Today article. Here's what he had to say about the final installments of the Harry Potter franchise: "The technology has developed and offers great possibilities," Heyman says. "We won't be going for that 'wow, things always jumping out at you' effect. I think the best 3-D doesn't have to be aggressive. We'll be pushing back from the screen. We're going for an organic, truthful 3-D." But what about 3-D fatigue among audiences? "Those people who aren't keen to embrace the 3-D of it all will have plenty of opportunities to watch it in 2-D," he says. Technical advances have leaped forward over the course of the series. "A lot of the stuff we do in this film, we couldn't have done on the first film," says Heyman. "The quality of the visual effects is so much better. (House elves) Kreacher and Dobby will be so much better realized than in the previous films since we have new technology to better capture their faces. "What I love about these films is the blend of old and new technology." "This is quite a physical film," Heyman says. The teenage trio of wizards Harry, Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) do a lot of stunt work, he says, "running through the forest, avoiding explosions, riding dragons." "Harry and Voldemort go wand to wand in the courtyard, and we get to destroy Hogwarts," says Heyman. "It's a mess in there. We probably made a little more of the battle between the two of them (than in the book). We felt we needed to dramatize it." "There's an awful lot of action in this film," says Heyman. "As much as there is, what I've always loved is the character work and the relationships that Jo Rowling has given us." The Telegraph also has released pictures from Deathly Hallows. You can view these by clicking on the following links: Ron attempting to destory the locket Gregorovitch Bellatrix Close-up of Voldemort in the final duel Close-up of Harry in the final duel As a remider, the trailer will be released today (June 28th) at 4 PM PST (7 PM EST) via satelite.

Rohan Gotobed cast as young Sirius Black for Deathly Hallows Posted by Rob on 25 Jun 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7  Rohan Gotobed has been cast as a young Sirius Black for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Pictures of him can be seen right here. It's safe to assume Rohan Gotobed will be appearing in one of the final scenes of Deathly Hallows, "The Prince's Tale". Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is set to be released on November 19th, 2010 and July 15th, 2011.

Next DH Trailer to be released June 28th, at 7:00pm EST Posted by Alex on 23 Jun 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7  Accio-Potter has just received word from Warner Bros. that the next trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released this coming Monday, June 28th. At around 7:00pm EST (4:00pm PST), Accio-Potter will have several locations for you to watch this newest preview of the upcoming Potter films. The trailer will also be attached to the new movie Eclipse, to be released on June 30th. Stay tuned for updates as we'll be sure to remind you before the trailer is released!

New Interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright, James and Oliver Phelps, Tom Felton, and Michael Gambon Posted by Rob on 17 Jun 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Dan Radcliffe , Rupert Grint , Interviews , Tom Felton  While attending the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, various Harry Potter cast members were interviewed by the Scoop. You can watch them all by clicking the links below: Daniel Radliffe Rupert Grint Bonnie Wright James and Oliver Phelps Tom Felton Michael Gambon The cast talk about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, their thoughts on Potter filming wrapping up, and the upcomng Deathly Hallows movies.

Final Day of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' Filming Posted by Tina on 12 Jun 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7  We knew the end of filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was coming soon, but we've just found out that the final day is today, Saturday June 12th. Warwick Davis, who plays Griphook, confirmed on his Twitter that this is the final day and the last scene filmed involves a scene with Griphook. The end of an Era - today is officially the last day of principal photography on 'Harry Potter' - ever. I feel honoured to be here as the director shouts cut for the very last time. Farewell Harry & Hogwarts, it's been magic! x ...and goodbye Griphook! Tom Felton has recently been in an interview talking about his final days of filming. From what he said, he did not feel sad, but "weird." "The reason why it perhaps hasn't sunk in yet is because we always feel like we're going to be asked back for something or other, I'm sure it's not the last time we've seen those studios," he laughed. We at Accio-Potter want to give congratulations to J.K. Rowling, Warner Brothers, David Heyman, David Yates, Stuart Craig, Steve Kloves, and the entire cast and crew involved with the production of the series!

New DH Sneak Peak at MTV Movie Awards Posted by Tyler on 06 Jun 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7  We at Accio-Potter are very excited and proud to be able to offer visitors of the site one of the first-ever previews of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows film that was presented at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. EDIT: We now have Hi-Res Screencaps from the preview! In case you missed anything, you can now take your time and analyze each scene. Click on each one to see them in full size! As is seen above, several scenes previewed in this sneak peak include, but are not limited to: the fight between Ron and Harry, the looming final duel of Harry and Voldemort, and the ever-present Harry/Ginny kiss. This new preview is sure to spark debate and theories among fans about the content included in the final draft of Deathly Hallows , and we at Accio-Potter will be sure to report to you any further developments of this story. Feel free to post a comment on the official thread of our forum with your reaction and feelings towards this exciting new preview.

New DH Part 1 Clip Will Be Revealed at the MTV Movie Awards Posted by Tina on 04 Jun 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7  UPDATE: Here it is! WARNING: There are spoilers! The first clip from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 will be revealed at the MTV Movie Awards this Sunday, June 6th at 9 PM ET, according to MTV. This might be an interesting sneak peek to watch. If you don't get a chance to see it, we hope to post a video of the event as soon after the awards. Check this article from MTV for more information about this event!

First Look at Rose Weasley and adult Hermione Posted by Mhaey on 28 May 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Emma Watson  A video featuring the adult Hermione and her daughter, Rose Weasley, is now online! Hermione is sporting a short, dark brown hair, and Rose with a long curly, ginger hair. Watch the video below! Additionally, there's also a video of the Potter and the Weasley kids laughing outside Kings Cross Station! Watch it on below!

New Video: Tom Felton and Rupert Grint Leaving Kings Cross After Final Scene Posted by Tina on 26 May 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7  As you might have noticed, today was the filming of the epilogue scene in Deathly Hallows Part 2. We've posted a few pictures and hope to post more soon. Here you can see a picture of Rupert Grint as the future Ron from the epilogue. We want to thank Adrianne Louise Rizarri Durana for finding this video, that was taken today at Kings Cross when Tom Felton and Rupert Grint were leaving after filming the epilogue scene. You can find this video and others in our video gallery here. The video can also be seen below.

Actress Ninette Finch Casted As Augusta Longbottom Posted by Tina on 26 May 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7  According to Snitch Seeker, actress Ninette Finch is confirmed to have been casted as Neville Longbottom's grandmother in Deathly Hallows, and that she was an extra in Half-Blood Prince. "Yes I am playing Augusta Longbottom, although it is not a very big part... I have also played a couple of witches and was one of the people on the Millennium bridge when it was under attack," Finch said.

First Shots of Epilogue Filming! Posted by Alex on 24 May 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Dan Radcliffe , Rupert Grint , Emma Watson  Today, fans have been treated to the first shots of the epilogue scene in Deathly Hallows. We've learned that this scene is being shot this week and does in fact mean that filming for the film is nearly over. These shots include Harry, Ginny, Lily, and Albus Severus. You can see the 4 pictures in our gallery right now!

Tom Felton's Deathly Hallows Epilogue Training Posted by Mhaey on 13 May 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7 , Tom Felton  MTV released an interview of Tom Felton, where the actor spoke about his training, with the Trio and Bonnie Wright, for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows epilogue scene. You can read the full interview here, and an excerpt of it below! Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) revealed that he and the rest of the cast will play older versions of their characters. What's more — achieving those looks will require a mix of prosthetics and CGI technology. "For nearly two months, we've all been doing prosthetic tests and all sorts of preparation for the epilogue," Felton said. "I've been having some aging training. You've got to walk differently. There's a slump in your walk." Those tests must have been successful because a schedule to shoot the scene has already been set. "It's going to be the last big thing that we do. It's going to be on location," he explained, going on to say that it should take three days of filming to complete. Until then, he's been busy practicing how to play a character on the verge of turning 40. So how exactly does one train to be old? "It's bizarre," Felton laughed. "We have a lovely guy who comes in. It was a little weird the first time — imagine you've got weights on your arms! There have been a number of times where I nearly laughed and I had to hold it in." Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I will be in theaters this coming November 19, 2010 and and Part II on July 15, 2011.

Half-Blood Prince Nominations on MTV Movie Awards 2010 Posted by Mhaey on 12 May 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 6 , Dan Radcliffe , Emma Watson , Tom Felton  In recent news, MTV announced their list of nominees for their 2010 Movie Awards. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is nominated for Best Movie, Emma Watson for Best Female Performance, Best Male Performance and Global Superstar categories for Daniel Radcliffe and Best Villain for Tom Felton. The 'Harry Potter' franchise will no doubt be a timeless icon in pop culture even long after the last book and movie are made. And it's thanks in part to one Daniel Radcliffe who put a real life face to a young wizard prodigy and became a worldwide superstar in the process. You can start voting now for your favorites! Just go here to vote! The awards night will be broadcast live on MTV, this coming Sunday, June 6, at 9PM (PST).

Epilogue filming and aging underway Posted by Rob on 29 Apr 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Movie 7  Tom Felton recently tweeted about what sounds like the Deathly Hallows epilogue: "i learnt some new skills at work today...i had my first lesson in being 19 years on (not such a spring in my step for this scene)" Judging from this tweet, the Deathly Hallows crew is beginning to work on the epilogue scene that takes place at the very end of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallws. We'll let you know about any more updates! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released on November 19th, 2010 and July 15th, 2011.

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HP limited editions to be auctioned tomorrow Posted by Jennifer on 14 Dec 2009 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Book 1 , Book 2 , Book 3 , Book 4  UK newspaper The Independent reports that an auction of rare books taking place tomorrow (Thursday, December 16) will include limited editions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. These books and the others to be auctioned (including a copy of The Fellowship of the Ring signed by J. R. R. Tolkien and another of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe alongside a letter written and signed by C. S. Lewis) are from the personal collection of Pat McInally, a former American National Football League player, will be auctioned by Southern California auctioneer Profiles in History. Bidding can be done by mail, through fax, in person, or online at icollector.com. For a full catalog, visit the auction house's website.

Deathly Hallows; Top Book of the Decade Posted by Simone on 24 Nov 2009 | Submit News | Link 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 | Link 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 | Link 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 | Link 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 | Link 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 | Link 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 | Link 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 | Link 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 | Link 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?

Universal Gives An Early "Harry Potter Experience" Posted by Tina on 29 May 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  A while back, before the announcement of the opening date of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, fans purchased packages for earlier on, thinking the date would turn to be before June 18. Those fans who purchased packages for days between May 28th and June 18th were promised a "Harry Potter experience" by Universal. Universal gave them just that. Now those package purchasers they are able to visit the theme park before the official opening on June 18th. You can see some pictures of the park opening to these fans here. Orlando Sentinel has a report featuring a few fans who were at the park. It also gave a small review of the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride. Now you can also see some new videos in our video gallery of experiences in the park thanks to InsideTheMagic.net! Remember, the official grand opening of the theme park isn't until June 18th.

Reminder: NBC Wizarding World of Harry Potter Special To Air Soon Posted by Tina on 26 May 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  Remember to watch or record, on Sunday, June 6th, the sneak peek of the making of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter which NBC will air. According to Orlando Sentinel, this half-hour special will start at 7 p.m. They also talk about the news release that NBC has on the special, “Viewers will tour the immersive new land, explore the majestic corridors inside Hogwarts castle and wander the cobbled streets of Hogsmeade. Fans will also be treated to exclusive cast commentary and a sneak peek at the authentic detail woven through the entire environment, as well as the ground-breaking technology that will forever change the theme-park attraction experience.” The theme park will have it's grand opening on June 18th and NBC's "Today" show will also be there during the opening.

New Video of the Harry Potter Cast visiting the Theme Park Posted by Tina on 23 May 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  This video shows more of what the actors of Harry Potter, Robbie Coltrane, Emma Watson, Matthew Lewis, and James and Oliver Phelps, experienced when they visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. We are able to see inside the shops, and their experience on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. The video can be seen here in our video gallery or below. Also according to MuggleNet, a fan of Harry Potter Lauryn was visiting Rising Star (a karaoke bar in Universal Orlando's City Walk) when Matthew Lewis, James Phelps, and Oliver Phelps stopped by to sing some karaoke during night after touring the Wizarding World theme park. She wrote to here on her Facebook profile. She also mentioned that they sang, 'Enter Sandman' and 'Twist and Shout' . Tonight I was at a karaoke bar in Universal Studios and all of a sudden one of the Phelps twins gets up on stage and starts to sing! My friend and I FREAKED out. THEN Matthew Lewis and the other twin got up on stage and sang another song! When they were done, they walked less than a foot away from me and I high fived one of the twins. It was an epic win. I have pictures..

Harry Potter Cast gets a Sneak Peak of the Harry Potter Theme Park Posted by Mhaey on 21 May 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Emma Watson , Theme Park , Interviews , Mathew Lewis  Emma Watson, the Phelps twins, Matt Lewis, and Robbie Coltrane, all got the chance to be the first Potter stars to experience the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park. This morning, Harry Potter film stars Robbie Coltrane, Matthew Lewis, Emma Watson, and Oliver and James Phelps began their sneak peek tour of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter by entering Hogsmeade. The group was invited to Universal Orlando Resort for a first-look at the immersive environment, and will spend the day visiting many of the iconic locations made famous in the popular Harry Potter series. You can view the first 2 photos released by Universal Orlando's in their Facebook page here. Also, there's a video clip which you can see below, in which NBC followed the tour of the cast in the park, testing Butterbeers, Wizard food, and loads more!

Emma Watson Video Announcing Wizarding World of Harry Potter Winners on NBC Posted by Mhaey on 21 May 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Emma Watson , Theme Park , Interviews  Emma Watson was chosen to announce the winner of NBC's Today Show's Class Contest for Wizarding World of Harry Potter from the Orlando site, which she also recently visited together with Matt Lewis, the Phelps twins, and Robbie Coltrane. Emma spoke a bit about the theme park, and you can see that video clip below! You can plan a Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package here! The Theme Park will be opening its doors this coming June 18.

New video tour of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Posted by Rob on 08 Apr 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  Over at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter's official website, a new video has been posted featuring the island's main attraction, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. The video features a tour of the line of the ride. Various location such as the Portrait Gallery, Dumbledore's office, and the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom. You can watch the entire video right here.

Celebrity Apprentice episode featuring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter now online Posted by Rob on 05 Apr 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  Last night's episode of Celebrity Apprentice featured a contest in which the conestants were to "create a three-dimensional display to launch a theme park's new attraction." The theme park that was refered to in that sentence was the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You can watch the full episode here thanks to Hulu. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is set to open on Jun 18th.

New Photo of Hagrid's hut from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Posted by Rob on 02 Apr 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  Universal Studios Orlando has released a new photo of Hagrid's hut in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You will see the hut when you ride Flight of the Hippogriff in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Click here. to see the picture. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is set to open on June 18th.

New Ellen preview of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Posted by Rob on 02 Apr 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  There's a new video over at Ellen Degeneres's site. The 6 minute video shows her and a couple of Harry Potter fans touring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. More specifically, Ellen and the fans wander throughout the shops, look at rides, and get a cup of butterbeer. You can watch the video right here. As a reminder, Ellen's sneak peak of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will officially air on television late today. Check here for times.

New preview of Ellen's upcoming episode at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Posted by Rob on 30 Mar 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  It was recently announced that Ellen Degeneres would be filming a special episode over at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. These episodes will air this Thursday and Friday. Today, a preview of the episode was released. You get a view of some of the store fronts in Hogsmeade, and you get to see the gates open. You can watch the preview right here. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is to open on June 18th.

Trio Promotes A Ride at 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter' Theme Park Posted by Tina on 27 Mar 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  In a new video the actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint plus the President of Universal Creative, Mark Woodbury, promote the ride, 'Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" and describe how it's going to be like. Also on the side of the video, you can find pictures of different areas of the ride. The video also includes the grand opening of the park being June 18th, just like it's been announced. Check out the video here.

Universal Orlando Announces Opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Posted by Tina on 25 Mar 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  Universal Studios Orlando has announced the opening of theme park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: June 18th, 2010. According to Reuters, Universal's website now includes new details about the major rides in the park. Here's how the article describes the three rides. The signature ride, "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey," starts in Hogwart's Castle and will run through Professor Dumbledore's office, the Gryffindor common room and the Defense Against the Dark Arts Classroom. The ride then soars over the castle grounds and bring fans face-to-face with creatures such as the Hungarian Horntail, a giant Acromantula, Dementors and the gigantic Whomping Willow. A second ride, Dragon Challenge, an intense dual roller coaster, will provide guests with a view of the Goblet of Fire and the Triwizard Cup. Guests will choose their dragon and ride through what the website calls "an intense aerial chase" in which the dragons seem to twist, loop and nearly collide. A family ride, Flight of the Hippogriff, will take guests past Hagrid's hut. On their way to the ride, guests will be instructed on the proper way to approach a Hippogriff, Rowling's magical creature with the head, wings and front legs of a giant eagle and body, hind legs and tail of a horse. The Associated Press describes more in detail the different things that are at the park. Such as the village, and more on the 'Forbidden Journey' ride. They also report that you can walk through classrooms and Dumbledore's office. Check this article for more, here.

New aerial views of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Posted by Rob on 19 Mar 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  Thanks to a member over at Orlando United, there are over a hundred of new aeiral shots of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The images show many fantastic views of the park. All of the images can be found right here. When comparing these new shots to aerial shots from last month, you can see some major progress. From the photos, you can tell that the theme park is almost finished with only a few details left to be tweaked. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is set to open in Spring 2010. An official opening date will be announced on March 25th at 12 PM ET over at the theme park's offical website.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opening date is to be announced on March 25th Posted by Rob on 18 Mar 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  There is a new video that was released by Universal Orlando earlier today. It states that the grand opening date of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and details on the ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey will be announced on March 25th. These new details will be revealed over at the offical site of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at 12 PM ET. The video shows various actors from the Harry Potter films filming bits for the park. In the video, you can spot Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon, Robbie Coltrane, the Phelps twins, and Bonnie Wright. You can watch the full video here.

Picture of Flight of the Hippogriff's train now online Posted by Rob on 16 Mar 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  A picture of the Flight of the Hippogriff train has surfaced online. The Flight of the Hippgriff is a ride that will be featured in Universal Orlando's The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You can read the ride's info below: Hagrid will teach you the proper way to approach the Hippogriff before you take off on a family-friendly coaster that spirals and dives around the pumpkin patch and past Hagrid’s hut. Must be at least 36” (3 feet) The photo that has surfaced online shows the ride testing, and provides a cool view of the ride's train. You can view the photo right here.

Did You Ever Want A Magical School Field Trip? A Class Might Be Able To Posted by Tina on 16 Mar 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  Update: You an view a video from inside the theme park right here. Some fans have the opportunity to win a class trip to the grand opening of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” in Universal Studios Orlando. Students have to make a video or dvd and answer the question, "Why is my class extraordinary?" According to this website, bradenton.com, the winners will receive a three-day, two-night trip to the park and will participate in the grand opening celebrations. This contest is organized by "The Today Show" so students and their teachers should go to their website to fill out an entry form and mail their copy of their video. On the show's website, they will also place the videos from the finalists for viewers to vote on them. The class that wins will be announced on "The Today Show." There's not much time left because all entries have to be received by 5 p.m. on March 26th. All entries need to be received by 5 p.m. March 26. There still isn't notice of when the park will be open in spring, when that happens we will let you know. For more information, check here.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter News Posted by Rob on 06 Mar 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  There is plenty of news regarding the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, set to open in Spring 2010. First off, there are two sneak peeks of the theme park set to be released in the next few months. The first one is going to be on the Ellen DeGeneres show, and is set to air on April 1st and 2nd, according to the Orlando Theme Park Examiner: Ellen DeGeneres (pictured at right) is breezing back to Universal Orlando in the end of March to tape shows that will air on April 1 and 2. Both episodes will be taped on March 28. While she's there, she will explore the brand-new Wizarding World of Harry Potter which is set to open this spring. The second sneak peek is set to air on NBC on June 6th. The Hollywood Reporter reports that the sneak peek will be entitled "The Making of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter": "The Making of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter," which gives viewers a sneak peak of the Universal Orlando Resort's new theme park attraction, runs Sunday, June 6. Finally, a 2010 Universal Studios bochure has shed new details on the three rides that will be in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Forbidden Journey, Dragon Challenge, and Flight of the Hippogriff): Dragon Challenge: You’ll feel like a Triwizard TournamentTM competitor as you climb aboard one of two ferocious dragons that twist, loop and nearly collide in an intertwining roller coaster chase across the sky. Each “dragon” is a completely different ride! Must be at least 54” (4 feet, 6 inches) Flight of the Hippogriff: Hagrid will teach you the proper way to approach the Hippogriff before you take off on a family-friendly coaster that spirals and dives around the pumpkin patch and past Hagrid’s hut. Must be at least 36” (3 feet) Harry Potter and the Forbidden JourneyTM: Make your way through the classrooms and corridors of HogwartsTM, then soar above the castle on this groundbreaking ride that lets you join Harry PotterTM and his friends on a thrilling adventure. Must be at least 48” (4 feet)

New Pictures of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Posted by Rob on 22 Feb 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  Thanks to Behind the Thrills, there are plenty of new pictures of construction of Hogwarts over at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It includes many cool shots, including a few taken from inside the building. It's likely thse pictures will be take down soon, so look quickly! You can view all the pictures right here.

New Aerial Views of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Posted by Rob on 20 Feb 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Theme Park  There are plenty of new pictures (and a video) of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter over at Attractions Magazine. They provide many cool views of the park, and show how the park is coming together. You can view the pictures by clicking here. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open sometime in Spring 2010. We'll let you know as soon as an official release date is announced.

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An Official Date For 'A Very Potter Sequel' Announced Posted by Tina on 11 Mar 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Fandom  For the lucky fans in Michigan, "A Very Potter Sequel" will be performed live on May 14-16. Later, a recorded version of the show will play at Infinitus this July in Orlando, Florida. This is when a panel will be held with the stars of the musical and they will also perform their songs live. Through Twitter, Team Starkid, the makers of the original YouTube hit "A Very Potter Musical" announced this news. The video announcement can be seen here.

Harry Potter Power Hits Shelves Posted by AJ on 27 Feb 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , Book Awards , Fandom  Australian psychologist Julie-Anne Sykley's book Harry Potter Power hit shelves today, the book, which was awarded the "Best First Book" in a national writing competition. Harry Potter Power uses motifs and situations from the popular Harry Potter series and links them to theories and strategies designed to help young people overcome anxiety, anger, depression and grief. It combines a fun and innovative use of well-known Harry Potter icons with more serious advice, reflection material and activities to help young people apply this perspective. Practical, thought-provoking and with strong relevance to real world issues, Harry Potter Power is an ideal tool to help young people develop resilience and self-esteem. Be sure to check out the books website for ordering information as well as an exert from one of it's chapters.

J.K. Rowling's Message about "Helping Haiti Heal" Posted by Tina on 07 Feb 2010 | Submit News | Link Categories: News  , JK Rowling , Charity Auction , Fandom  So far "Helping Hait Heal," a ground-roots project that many Harry Potter fans have come together for to help Haiti has raised $112,000 that will be donated to Partners in Health who are helping the nation rebuild. J.K. Rowling was hearing all the amazing things that fans have done for Haiti and she sent a message for all the fans. "To everyone who has helped raise such an incredible amount for the earthquake survivors in Haiti: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Like many others, I made a personal donation to the DEC shortly after the earthquake happened; but never did I expect such an amazing response from all of you. You cannot imagine how awed, moved and humbled I am to know that planes named Harry, Ron and Hermione are going to be flying off to help. I did not need this to remind me how extraordinary Harry’s fans are, but you keep giving me proofs. THANK YOU! - Jo" Keep helping Haiti heal by either donating what ever you can to the cause or by letting people know about the cause and having them donate. All the support everyone can do will help.

A Harry Potter Sequel Posted by AJ on 01 Jan 2010 | Submit News | Link 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 | Link 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 | Link 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 | Link 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 | Link 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 | Link 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 | Link 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.