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'Harry Potter' Actor Richard Griffiths Dead at 65

Cassandra Rose — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:50:29 +0000

British actor Richard Griffiths, best known for his role as the magic-hating Uncle Vernon in the ‘Harry Potter’ series, died on Thursday, March 28 from complications following heart surgery. He was 65. Griffiths was best known for his love of the stage, his disdain of mobile phones (he once ordered a phone-using man to leave [...]

JK Rowling to Write More 'Potter' Books, Fans Completely Lose It

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:30:23 +0000

If you're missing 'Harry Potter' and are desperately in need of a good Potter fix, then J.K. Rowling has some good news for you. In a recent interview with BBC News, she admitted that she'd written many of the 'Potter' novels on the run and is sorely tempted to expand upon the universe by writing a "director's cut." While that's not a direct "yes, I am writing a new Potter book," it's still a good sign for the legions of her devoted fans who miss Harry and his adventures at Hogwarts.

J.K. Rowling Finally Releases 'Harry Potter' E-Books

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:00:42 +0000

Potterphiles, fire up your e-readers. On Tuesday, author J.K. Rowling finally made her wildly popular ‘Harry Potter’ book series available in digital format through her Pottermore website. The long-awaited move comes after months of testing to ensure the site could handle what is sure to be an onslaught of orders. By selling the digital versions [...]

'Harry Potter' Author J.K. Rowling Set to Publish Novel for Adults

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:30:46 +0000

Like many of us, you probably love the ‘Harry Potter’ books and are eagerly awaiting author J.K. Rowling’s next children’s book. If so, please don’t be offended when we report that Rowling’s next book will be her first adult novel, according to publisher Little, Brown. While Rowling is remaining tight lipped on what her first [...]

Daniel Radcliffe's Scary 'The Woman In Black' Trailer Is No 'Harry Potter' [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:00:41 +0000

‘Harry Potter’ fans might be sad that the crazy popular film (and book) series has ended, but Harry himself, Daniel Radcliffe, has another movie coming out that might appeal to fans of that series.

It’s not about magic spells and wizards on broomsticks, but it does have a mysterious person in black who scares the heck out of our hero.

Warner Bros. Will Make the 'Harry Potter' Films Disappear December 29

Jeff Giles — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:00:07 +0000

Beware, ‘Harry Potter’ fans: if you’ve been waiting to purchase the saga on DVD or Blu-ray, you’d better do it quickly, because a force more powerful than Voldemort is about to make them disappear.

On December 29, Warner Bros. has announced it will stop shipping all eight ‘Harry Potter’ films, as well as the upcoming ‘Complete 8-Film Collection,’ which debuts November 11.

Harry Potter Trailer Recut to Look Like a Cheesy Teen Movie [VIDEO]

alex staub — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:00:13 +0000

The final film installment of fantasy series Harry Potter is currently in theaters, and fans who held the books and movies dear are sad to see the story come to a close.

In this well-edited re-imagining of the HP7 trailer, we get a glimpse of what the immensely popular saga might have looked like had it missed the mark and gone for typical teen comedy instead of the unique and imaginative world to which fans were treated. See the beloved characters Harry, Ron and Hermione deal with cliched teen adventures like young love, the big game and partying, all set to hip music.

'Harry Potter' Films Inspire Hilarious Viral Videos [VIDEOS]

Mix 93-1 — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:00:00 +0000

It’s the end of an era, people. The magical world of ‘Harry Potter’ gave people seven uber-popular books and eight uber-popular films. It also inspired numerous viral videos. From musicals to spoofs, Potterheads have been showing the world just how devoted they are to the series for years now. In honor of the eighth and [...]

New Harry Potter Movie Setting Records [VIDEO]

Lucky Larry — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:03:48 +0000

It's the final movie in the Harry Potter series and it is set to open tonight at midnight across the nation. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is setting and breaking records with early ticket sales.

So far before opening day the movie has sold more than $32 million in tickets and many midnight show an first day shows are sold out around the country including shows here in East Texas!

There are a couple of show times available though - find out where after the jump.

Harry Potter's New Mysterious Website

Lucky Larry — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:41:04 +0000

The last movie of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2, is set for a July 15th release in theaters. J.K. Rowling has said this is the last Harry Potter book, but could be that more is on the way?

Harry Potter: Then And Now

roddwayne — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:54:15 +0000

After 10 years, seven movies, and billions of dollars at the box office, the Harry Potter film franchise is about to come to an end.

However, before Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II is released on July 15, we still have a month left to soak up everything Potter.

With that in mind, check out this “making of” featurette, which shows footage of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint during their first screen test.

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2′ Trailer Teases Epic Finale

Lucky Larry — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:26:20 +0000

Warner Bros. on Wednesday released the official trailer for 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,' and by the looks of it, the franchise is poised to go out with a serious bang.

In this epic teaser, Harry's story comes to a close as he prepares for his final showdown with the evil Lord Voldemort, whose chilling and taunting voiceover plays throughout.

The trailer also highlights some pretty awesome-looking special effects, high-flying action sequences and a few sombre moments between Harry, Ron and Hermione.