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Monday, December 7, 2009

The First of Many Teasers: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Who's still going through New Moon mania?? (raises hand!!)

Well, now that New Moon finally came and conquered our hearts, it's time to look forward to .. other things. Any Harry Potter fans out there?? (raises hand!!)

Here's the first of perhaps many, many teasers for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, which is set to be released in November 19, 2010.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Preview One

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Daniel Radcliffe Gets Lost in Translation

Harry Potter mania has swept the world once more, thanks to the latest film of the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Personally, I saw the movie last Monday night whilst visiting Seattle .. which was two days before the movie actually premiered in theaters (yes, I am very proud of this).

Anyway, check out this hilarious, funny, and awkward video of Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe on a Japanese tv show, where he meets one of his biggest fans:

Friday, April 17, 2009

New Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Trailer

Time for another Harry Potter post!

I just saw the latest movie trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince .. and I am beyond stoked to see it :x With an earlier release date (July 15), this is definitely my summer blockbuster movie to see :D

Watching the trailer definitely makes me want to reread Half-Blood Prince. Time to prep myself up for another journey to Hogwarts! (omg, I know I sound uber geeky, but whatevs!)

Friday, December 12, 2008

Things I Love Update: Harry Potter, Twilight

Harry Potter: The Exhibition may be coming to a city near you! Get a first-hand look at all iconic props and costumes from the Harry Potter movie franchise - the international tour starts in April 30th at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, and will be in Chi-town till September 7, 2009. Tickets are already on sale - $26 for adults, $19 for children, and $25 for senior citizens. The exhibit will be updated as the newer films come out.

After "firing" Catherine Hardwicke, EW is reporting that Summit Entertainment has officially passed the Twilight franchise torch to director Chris Weitz, who is expected to start production for New Moon (book two in the Twilight series). Chris Weitz has most recently directed The Golden Compass, which got mixed reviews. He is better known for working with his brother (Paul Weitz), on comedy films such as American Pie and About a Boy.

After all that drama with New Moon's upcoming production (as well as the issue about recasting the role of Jacob Black), I just want them to start production already! But it'll be a lot riding on Chris Weitz's back, especially since the Twilight series are considered to be more for girls, and if he effs it up, a whole army of Twilight fans will be sure to make his life a living hell..

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Party of the Day: Harry Potter Anniversary at Scholastic Headquarters

To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the release for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone TODAY, the Scholastic Store headquarters will be hosting a read-a-thon for the novel (Harry Potter Cover to Cover Day). The first 100 readers will get a free copy of the 10th anniversary edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, whereas all participants of the read-a-thon will not only get to sit in the same seat that JK Rowling, herself, sat in when reading at Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall - but you get a free mystery souvenir! And there will be a few mystery celebrities there to participate in the reading fun...

The read-a-thon begins at 8AM, but you might want to be there earlier!(blog.scholastic.com)
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Yes, yes, I am a nerd -_-

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Best News EVER!

Following the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K. Rowling wrote The Tales of Beedle the Bard, which was mentioned in the 7th book. The only catch: she made 7 handwritten copies, complete with her own illustrations, and gave 6 of the 7 to her close friends. The 7th book? Sold to Amazon.com at an auction for 2 million pounds (or $4 million).

But in hopes to raise money for charity, The Tales of Beedle the Bard will be published on December 4, 2008, with Amazon selling a special collector's leather-bound edition for $100. The new edition will include all of Rowling's original illustrations, as well as comments by Albus Dumbledore.

Nerdy news? Yes! But really, for all die-hard Harry Potter fans, this is BIG NEWS.

Now my friends will know what to get me for Christmas ..

P.S. - Happy Birthday to Harry Potter! (which makes sense about J.K. Rowling's "gift" to her fans)

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Trailer

Harry Potter fans rejoice! The first official trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is here .. and oh boy, it looks freaking grood (good + great).

Anyone who knows me will tell you how much of a Harry Potter fan I am. And the 6th book coming to the big screen? I don't even think that the movie can eff it up for me (don't even get me started about how much better the books are, and about how the past 5 movies have taken away from the many details in the series) because the 6th book was THAT good (in my opinion). The trailer itself gave me the chills!

And I think it's kind of cool that Ralph Fiennes's 10-year-old nephew plays the younger Tom Riddle/Voldemort in Half-Blood Prince. For those who don't know, Ralph Fiennes plays the adult Lord Voldemort.

Yeah, yeah. I'm a nerd. But you can bet your money that on November 21, 2008, I'll be watching this in theaters.