Harry Potter Stars Support Children In Need

Daniel, Rupert and Emma, together with a multitude of other celebrities, added their support and joined in with the fund-raising for the BBCs annual Children In Need appeal. The total at the end of the night was £20.3m!! All the money raised goes to charities working with children in the UK.

New Contest by WB
This is called The Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes. Anyone living in the U.S. age 13 or over may enter the contest. The prize? None other than to attend the Grand Opening of Universal Studio's The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Enter once, or earn extra entries on the road to Hogwarts by playing games and doing activities! Weekly winners get Harry Potter prizes.
Go HERE to enter in the contest.
Winner will be chosen 22-December.

More Interviews
Most of these are from the 'Harry Potter Ultimate Edition' that's to be out 8-December.
The Magic Begins (Rupert and Emma) Pt.2
What's on Your Mind (with Tom Felton) Pt. 2

Also, courtesy of Portkey, we have a pic of an art concept for Deathly Hallows.

Latest & Greatest
I'm putting up several different pieces that are Harry Potter related. Whether interviews audio and/or visual. Enjoy!
Stunt Training with Grint
Bonnie Wright in the Art Dept (from HBP)
One Minute Drills
Editing with Daniel Radcliffe
Rowling's Note to Trio in 2001
Tom Felton on HBP&DH
Rupert Grint from DH set
The Pitfalls of Teenage Love

AND!
Deleted scene from The Half-Blood Prince

Daniel pictured smoking 'weed'?

Not the image WB or one could imagine Daniel Radcliffe's parents would want to see, but photographs in todays Daily Mirror newspaper of Daniel smoking cannabis openly at a party and looking a little worse for wear.

Make of it what you WILL as no doubt it will make headlines everywhere. If you have the need to see images then buy the newspaper. Personally I hope Daniel can realise how bad ALL smoking is for him and quit the habit as soon as possible while he still can without doing himself too much damage to his health.

Full mirror story here

Half-Blood Prince Screenplay
Normally, we need to either search hi and low, or pay some fee to see these. But in a first, Warner Brothers has simply decided to make the latest movie's screenplay (The Half-Blood Prince) available for all HP fans online. To view this in it's entirety, be sure to check out the screenplays page by going HERE.

Did you observe today's two minutes silence?

The Potter Cast and all the crew did too! In case none of you were aware, today is Remembrance Day (known also as Poppy Day or Armistice Day (the event it commemorates)) and is a day to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and civilians esspecially in the First and Second World War's. It's observed on 11 November to recall the end of World War 1 on that date in 1918 and signing of the Armistice at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

The Harry Potter studios (Leavesden, Hertfordshire) was quite a place to be today at 11am, esspecially as filming is currently underway of the biggest battle scene Hogwarts will ever see. During filming everyone stopped to pay their respects for two minutes while they finish filming the giant battle scene; which has so far taken up nearly 3 weeks with a full cast list and in what is sure to be an epic finally. Filming recently has centered on some major battle scenes in and around the courtyard which have been very tense; and the sight of some disturbingly real special effects 'bodies' and some major destruction all around and you know the Potter guy's are going all out to bring the series to an incredible and realistic climax. We'll have much more exclusive news on this in time.

For this week, another exclusive shot from inside the Weasley's and also a great glimse of the inside of Arthur's 'shed' - enjoy!

New From WB
Warner Brother's newest release in the HP domain is a Harry Potter Years 1-6 Gift Set. It will come in regular and Blu-ray format. Also, a new HP DVD Game, Wizarding World. About the game:
This is a sequel to the current Harry Potter Hogwarts Challenge game. The player is back at Hogwarts, attending years four, five, and six, and engaging in activities incorporating elements from the fourth, fifth, and sixth films. Because the fiction for these books and films explores areas outside Hogwarts, to make the new game more interesting, we propose that gameplay include such areas as well. Thus, whilst the Harry Potter Hogwarts Challenge game focused primarily on classroom gameplay, the sequel would feature classroom gameplay and activities which take place in Harry's world outside Hogwarts.
As with the previous game, the player must successfully complete the activities associated with a particular year before moving on to the next, and each gameplay activity will be set up through establishing shots/location clips from the films, with narration providing any instructions or other information relevant to that activity. Students finish each year and advance to the next by completing a year End Challenge inspired by a pivotal event from each of films four, five, and six, respectively. The first player to complete each activity for all three years will be allowed to play a bonus activity, and will win the game.
All you need is a DVD player and remote control to play. No game board required. 1-4 players, 14 activities.
To check out the game, go HERE.

Icons of the Decade
In the December EMPIRE magazine, there will be an issue called
Icons of the Decade.
Cover #7 (there are several), will feature none other than one of our favorite wizards, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe).
Click the link HERE, for a gallery of the online scans through EMPIRE.

More exclusive Deathly Hallows set photos.

This weeks treat HP4U visitors comes in the form of a couple of photos from the new look 'Burrows' the home of course to the Weasley Family, enjoy and check out those magical saucepans!

New Set Report!!
Sorry it's taken so very long everyone, but as promised, it's finally here, with a few pics from the studio. Be sure to check it out, as it's the first part from the Wedding Scene.

Also, we're starting another Contest. Easy, and just like the last. So be sure to check that out and enter! Good luck to all, and have a great weekend!
Cheers!

Who's that Guy????

He looks really familiar but ....erm.... just can't place him.













Well, let me introduce you to..... Harry Melling! Yes, we are all familiar with Harry in the guise of Dudley Dursley, who is often remembered being, well, basically rather rotten to Harry Potter!

To read a wonderful interview, click here, and read all about what Harry did next.

Evanna Lynch & Matthew Lewis Interview
Click play below to listen to Evanna & Matt talk about filming the Deathly Hallows and what happens when the Harry Potter films come to and end.....

Many Potter Stars on Empire's Sexiest Star List

Quite a contingency of our favorite Harry Potter stars are featured on Empire Magazine's 100 Sexiest Movie Stars 2009 list, including Helena Bonham Carter, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Jason Isaacs, Alan Rickman and Robert Pattinson.

Lovely, no?

Vote for HBP in Hollywood Movie of the Year Awards

You can now vote for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in the Hollywood Movie of the Year Awards by clicking here. The awards will be presented during a gala ceremony in Hollywood on October 26.

Epic Ending to Potter Movie Series in the Making

Actress Helen McCrory, who portrays Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies, has confirmed in a recent interview with UK Rotten Tomatoes that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows resumes shooting this month and that the finale of the beloved series should be of epic proportions.

"It's got a full stop. I think up to now, every director who has done a Harry Potter has had to do a dot-dot-dot. They know it's a sequel, they know there's another film coming out. But with this one, we can actually make everything have an epic ending. It's going to be final. And it's going to be huge. There doesn't have to be any more pauses or dot-dot-dots. So they're letting out all the stops with this one."

Many thanks to Joe from Rotten Tomatoes UK and to TLC for the heads-up!

The Times Interviews Dame Maggie Smith

The Times is featuring an informative new interview with Dame Maggie Smith, who portrays Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies, in which this incredible actress discusses her career, her role in the Potter movie series, her courageous battle with breast cancer and coming to terms with her own mortality. You can read it by clicking here.

Electrifying!!!!!!!

Matthew Lewis and Evanna Lynch have spoken of the "electric" atmosphere on set, as filming for the final two instalments takes place. "I've done a few days which went fantastically," said Matthew Lewis, who plays Neville Longbottom. Matt was speaking at the launch of a competition that offers a role in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Matt and Evanna released 1,000 black balloons from the London's Millennium bridge. The bridge features in the explosive opening scene in the sixth film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Each balloon has a ticket with a code that entitles the holder to enter a prize draw. The winner will appear in the final film as a moving portrait on the walls of Hogwarts school. Lewis said: "The winner will be able to see all the stuff behind the scenes. People always assume the bigger sets are all computer-generated, but a lot of them are actually there."

Commenting on the rule that entrants must aged 18 or over, Matt said: "Obviously we started off as primarily a kids' film and it's a shame that it's over 18s, but we've got a massive demographic now . "The films are accessible to all ages. There's a lot of people now that can really get into the films and are really going to enjoy this prize. "
"You wouldn't be able to tell it was the last in the series because the atmosphere is electric - everybody is having such a great time," said the 20-year-old star.
Evanna Lynch, who plays Harry's dreamy friend Luna, told the BBC that filming was "about halfway through". And she revealed that filming on the climactic battle for Hogwarts hasn't begun. "The big stuff is still to come," she said. "I like that because if it's all at the start it's a bit of an anti-climax, but they're keeping that bit until the end." (BBC)

Balloon Launch and New Contest Herald the UK Launch of HBP DVD

According to this indieLONDON article, Warner Home Video UK will release 1000 balloons from London's Millennium bridge this Thursday September 24 to celebrate the launch of pre-orders for the Blu-ray and DVD disks of Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince, which go on sale in the UK on December 7th. The balloons, to be released by Harry Potter actors Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) and Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom), will have cards attached to them, featuring a unique code that will entitle the holder to register online for a chance to win a trip to the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and also be featured in the movie as a character in one of the moving portraits displayed on the walls of Hogwarts. The contest is open to UK residents aged 18 and older, and those who are lucky enough to catch a balloon will have to register online at this link between October 1, 2009 and December 4, 2009 for entry into the grand prize draw which will take place on December 7th

Good luck to all who participate!

Ultimate Editions of HP Movies to be Released by WB

Not only do we have the December release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on DVD to look forward to, but also the release of Ultimate Editions of all the Harry Potter movies, starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets this December. According to Warner Bros., each edition will contain hours of extra footage, cast and crew interviews, documentaries and even original screen tests. You can see an advertisement for Philosopher's Stone here. Enjoy!

HBP DVD to be Released on December 8th in the U.S.

Warner Bros. has confirmed that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD will be released in the U.S. on December 8 in 1-disc DVD, 2-disc DVD and 3-disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo formats. Release dates for the British, French and Australian editions are December 7, November 18 and November 30 respectively.

Many thanks to HPANA for the heads-up!

Dan, Rupert and Emma Speak of New Potter Theme Park

To complement all the recent news articles about the spring 2010 opening of Universal Orlando's the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you can now watch a video clip of Dan, Rupert and Emma sharing their thoughts on the theme park by clicking here. Enjoy!

Records Were Meant To Be Broken
In the upcoming 2010 Guinness World Records, both Dan and Emma are named. Dan is in there as 'Highest-Grossing Actor of the Decade', while Emma receives 'Highest Average Box-Office Gross for an Actress'.
Nothing to shake a stick at certainly, and congrats to them both for making such a grand record.;)

Info on Universal Studios HP Venture
Those that were in the planning of the Wizarding World at Universal Studios, had the following to say:
It start with Hogsmeade station into the park. To its left is Zonko's, Honeydukes, and the Three Broomsticks (serve pumpkin juice and butterbeer). across the Three Broomsticks is the Owlery (a 'calm environement' with owls atop), next to it is the owl post office. Ollivander's wand shop is to the post office's right. Inside of the wand shop will be thousands of dusty-old wand boxes. Dervish and Banges will have wizarding memorabilia like sneakoscopes and much more. there will be The Dragon Challenge & Flight of the Hippogriff

(plus two roller coasters). Finally is the entrance to Hogwarts and the castle coming to life.


























































Tom Felton announced that to his knowledge, the opening date of this part of the park will be in Spring of 2010.
*This courtesy of snitchseeker

A few other pics of some of their creation:

New Emma Watson photograph.

Published in today's Sun newspaper is this candid shot of Emma and boyfriend Jay on the steps of America's Brown University.
Photograph courtesy of Big Pictures.

We're going to the World Cup!

Congratulations to the England Football team
and Fabbio Capello for their qualification to

South Africa 2010!!

More action from the Deathly Hallows 'Seven Potter's scenes'

The Liverpool Daily Post has a short clip of crew setting up their gear to film more of the scenes of Harry and Hagrid (using stunt doubles) as they escape the Deatheaters!

Scenes being filmed this week by the unit 2 crew are inside the Queensway Tunnel, Liverpool itself and will be used to link up with other footage shot at Bovingdon Airfield and the Dartford Tunnel in Kent, both last month with exclusive images and report only at HP4U if you missed it the first time around.

More exclusive filming updates!!

As the Potter cast take a month long hiatus and put their weary feet up for a well deserved break (until October when they return to commence filming), now seems like a pretty good time to give all you visitors a sneaky peek preview of the astounding news features we have coming later in 2009 - ONLY at HP4U!

This, our dear Muggle friends, is the first (in close up) look at a section of the entrance to Luna Lovegood's frenetic printing room at home in the village of Ottery St. Catchpole - decorated in true Luna style!

We've some awesome shots and a super report to come.

............ 'around her door were numerous paintings of varied creatures, some of which it seems only Luna herself bears witness to. In the attic above was one of her many printers, which she uses to make the copies of her work for all her readers to mull over'

Remember to keep checking back only here for news and views of the Granger House, (from scenes I'm sure you all remember) and THE most comprehensive, two-part filming report even we have managed to date - this time of Bill and Fleur's wedding, including all the cast details that you could ever need to know, photos of the various sets, information about the Wedding cake, and if all that wasn't enough you lucky, lucky Muggles, how about another world first?..... a stunning picture of Fleur's wedding dress!!!

Few shots taken from the recent night shoot element of the wedding back in August [scenes of which to be finished during October] a huge array of lighting effects were used to create the right atmosphere in these scenes.

....... 'as the dancing reaches its peak, we first see Lupin and then Harry make appearances into the wedding tent, though both are largely ignored by the guests at large. This is the point when the madness begins. A strange glowing ball of light (Patronus) appears, and from it a dire warning in a deathly voice “The Ministry has fallen. Scrimgeour is dead...... They are coming'

From our own personal collection, the dejected sight of the destruction of Hagrid's hut, but suberbly created and crafted by the special effects team.

The Magic Behind the Making of HBP

Here is a real treat for Harry Potter fans who love behind-the-scenes videos related to the making of the movies: the real life wizards from motion picture special effects company Rising Sun are sharing a few of their incredible trade secrets from the making of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in this fascinating video clip. Enjoy!

Harry Potter Movie and Stars up for Scream Awards

Nominations for the fourth annual Scream Awards have now been announced, and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince along with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch and Helena Bonham Carter are all on the list of nominees.

The awards ceremony will take place on October 17th in Los Angeles and subsequently broadcast on October 27th at 10:00pm (EST) on US cable network Spike TV.

You can vote for all your favourites by clicking here.

Many thanks to Walter from Spike TV for the heads-up!

Dan laughs off minor injury during 'Deathly Hallows' Filming

In a recent interview with French magazine One, Daniel was quoted "Until now nothing really bad happened to me, only a few scratches. But I'm happy because I finally got a big black eye during the shooting of Deathly Hallows."
"I was shooting a scene where Harry is fighting a huge snake. As you know, the Harry Potter films are big productions, so instead of an actual snake in front of me, our stunt coordinator held a long stick with a boxing glove at the end."
"He got me by surprise and hit me in the face," he continued. "The blow was strong enough to knock me out! I saw the scene on slow motion afterwards, and it looks like I get hit like a real boxer. Really classy!"

Source: HarryPottersPage.com and Aceshowbiz.com

Exclusive signed photo's for all you Luna fans!

Lunafans.net have partnered up with photographer Katrin Thomas to produce high quality images of Potter favourite Evanna Lynch of which She has signed.
Each photograph comes with its own certificate and can be ordered directly from their site at:
5 x 8 inch: 10.00 Pounds
6 x 4 inch: 12.00 Pounds
7 x 5 inch: 14.00 Pounds
9 x 6 inch: 18.00 Pounds
12 x 8 inch: 24.00 Pounds
15 x 10 inch: 30.00 Pounds
18 x 12 inch: 40.00 Pounds

Jump on over to the site to order here!

Help Tilly!

Come on all you like minded, serious Potter collector's! You have the chance to not only help a young girl's Parents raise vital funds for her, but YOU can be the owner of a unique signed contribution by your favourite Author JK Rowling.
We ourselves are bidding, so get your cards out, leave your signed book collections for a while and BID!! :-) (and the best of luck to you if you do!)

If you missed the news first time around then here is a section from the auction listing which is currently being offered via eBay and written by Tilly's Father, Adam:

'We would like to ask you to please join in and help us raise well needed funds for our daughter Tilly. Our little girl became ill at the age of 15 months old to the terrifying Meningitis Septicaemia (Meningococcal Septicaemia Strain B). We were told that Tilly was so ill that she was probably going to die – a parent’s worst nightmare! I felt so helpless, so scared of losing Tilly, but she fought and she fought and after 10 blood transfusions she showed signs that she was fighting this horrific disease. Thankyou Tilly for being so strong you are such a brave and inspiring little girl!
We were overjoyed that Tilly had survived and any complications we would overcome in time. Tilly’s body was extremely damaged. Her hands and toes had already died and needed to be amputated. What do you do with your hands? The answer is pretty much everything. The night before Tilly had her hands amputated I held her little black hard dead hands in mine and promised Tilly that ‘mummy would buy her some new hands and do whatever it takes to give her a fulfilling and happy life. This is my promise to Tilly.
We have been asking celebrities since that day to donate a handprint to auction to help me keep my promise. This is where you can help! Please bid kindly under the circumstances and every penny goes into a fund for Tilly. Tilly’s hands cost £23,464.00 a pair and have to be replaced as she grows! Please help us!

To view and bid on any of the items being auctioned, including those from Robbie Coltrane and JK Rowling to name just two, visit eBay here. PLEASE Bid sensibly and only with what you can afford!

Designer Dresses For The Weasley Wedding!!

The fashions of the Harry Potter films might not have been the talk of the town, until now....

Filming for the two-parter Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is well underway with rumours and snippets of information appearing on almost a daily basis.

The current focus of the excitement seems to be the dresses for a the Weasley wedding, a major event in the first part of the Deathly Hallows. Pictures of Hermione’s dress have been seen already and have caused quite a stir. Debate was sparked by fans posting images and asking for help in finding Hermione’s red dress. After much speculation about whether it was a custom-made dress from the costume department or a Valentino dress Emma was seen wearing in a recent copy of Vogue, news then emerged that Jenny Packham was designing some of the dresses.

Fashion designer Jenny Packham, has confirmed that she will be designing some of the dresses for the new Harry Potter film. It would probably be easier to list the celebrities who Jenny Packham hasn't designed dresses for!!!! Jenny has also worked on Sex and the City, The Devil Wears Prada and Casino Royale to name a few.

The red dress Hermione wears to the wedding is featured on Jenny’s website, and is a stunning bright chiffon material, very feminine with layers and ruffles. Vogue reported Jenny Packham’s involvement in the Harry Potter film, quoting her as saying: “At the moment we’re designing some dresses for the next Harry Potter film – it’s not always easy as we have to remember that they’re for people playing children, so we have to be swayed by the costume directors rather than our fashion taste, but it’s really exciting to be involved.”

Rowling as a Registered 'Potential Pedophile'?
Can you imagine? Turns out that there's a new law been put into place in Britain that will force any musician, writer, artist, etc, whom wishes to give speeches, seminars, or master classes in schools must register as a “potential pedophile.” This is all part of the British Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS), and the authors -- who generally donate their appearances to introduce children to literature -- must register as of October 12, 2009.
It's been reported that many are authors are simply boycotting schools in their attempt. Chances are, that Ms. Rowling will form ranks with most of the other authors, and refuse this.
She, as any others, have until 12 October of 2009 to register if they wish to continue to speaking in schools.
For a more in depth look and info, check out Norfolk's Examiner.

Catch The Magic Where It Happened
Here's your chance to see Half-Blood Prince where some of the magic was created!
Warner Brothers has loaned out a copy of the movie to be viewed 29-October-2009 @ 7pm,
at Gloucester Cathedral. Where you will be able to see the movie on a 20'x9' screen.
Tickets are already on sale, and available at TicketWeb, and can also be purchased over the counter at the Cathedral shop or in calling Marketing Gloucester Ltd at 01452 207020.
The cost is £8.00 for children & £10.00 for adults - General Admission.
Only 350 tickets will be available for this screening, but there are still plenty left.
So get them while you can.

Happy Birthday!!
A Happy 21st Birthday to one Rupert Grint!

In an HP Slump?
Warner Brothers is trying to help alleviate this problem for all HP fans. They've recently updated their site and their Triwizard Tournament games. Now you can play as Harry and fly from the Horntail, swim around in the lake, and try to get through the maze. Sound interesting? Be sure to check it out HERE.

Deathly Hallows Divided
Everyone's been speculating at what point the upcoming Deathly Hallows will be split. Joshua Herdman was kind enough to enlighten fans at the recent Muggle Mayhem. He told fans that the split was due just after the trio are captured by the Snatchers, and right before they are taken to Malfoy Manor.
Of course keep in mind that as filming is still taking place, and with this industry, things are always changing. So nothing's set in stone. But it's nice to know in the meantime.;)

Rupert At The Rally!
Rupert Grint waved a flag as the roar of engines filled the runways of RAF Marham for the start of the Richard Burns Memorial Rally today. A starting line-up of 92 motors set-off off on an eight stage course over two days around the slip lanes and runways of the air base in memory of world championship rally driver Richard Burns, who died in 2005.

Spectators lined the track as the drivers and their navigators set off to pit their skills against some of the best in the world.

Rupert is spending the weekend in Norfolk with his family who are all at the rally watching 19-year-old James, Rupert's brother, who has recently taken up the sport. “It's quite a new thing for him. He is just getting started, but he has got a natural ability,” said Rupert. “I wouldn't have a go. The cars go really fast so it's not something I am brave enough to do.“I trust his ability though. So far he hasn't had any accidents.”

He added that he had been to Norfolk a few times for other rallies in the county. The Richard Burns Memorial Rally was started last year by Sgt Chris Daykin, of II AC Squadron in memory of his friend who had been to the airbase to fly in a tornado.

To read the full article visit Norwich Evening News24

Harry, Ron and Hermione support this years BBC Children in Need.

Exclusive news into HP4U today from a BBC source is that the trio have recorded segments to feature in THIS years fundraiser which kicks off 21st September, 2009.
The recording, directly to camera, will no doubt appeal to UK fans to help get near the 37 million pounds raised last year and was recorded this week during filming of the wedding scenes.

For everything you need to know on the schedule visit the BBC

Calling all Charlton FC supporters.

Football event in memory of murdered Harry Potter star Rob Knox.

The MURDERED Harry Potter actor Rob Knox will be remembered at a charity dinner held by his favourite football team Charlton Athletic, South East London.
The club will host the event at their Valley stadium in October to raise funds and awareness for the campaign 'Street Violence Ruins Lives' which is being driven along with the full support of Rob's Father Colin.

"This is a tremendous initiative by Charlton, and all Charlton fans are urged to support the campaign and are very welcome at the dinner." he is quoted as saying.

The dinner takes place on October 15 at 7pm. For full information please call 0781 3747842.

New Leavesden Studios set report.

A wonderful, detailed report has been published online via The Leaky Cauldron this morning and can be read in full here at the Authors own page.
Thanks to them for sharing it!!!

Few more new shots for you of the Whitehall, London shoot.

If you missed our full gallery and extensive report of scenes filmed then check it all out the news (Monday, June 29, 2009)

Thanks to all of you who sent in these six stylish shots of a very mature Daniel, taken from a recent 'Time-Out' photo shoot.

Order of the Phoenix promo photos and behind the scenes pics.

Thanks Anna for sending in the news that Oclumencia managed to get hold of a huge series of promo pics and some great behind the scenes shots issued recently by WB.
Once we have some free time we'll get them all posted into a gallery, but for now enjoy the samples and check out the excellent Oclumencia site.
Samples of the WB shots below are from Virginia Water, Surrey way back when....and we have more in our exclusive gallery plus another HP4U report of the filming from that shoot too!!!

More exclusive HP4U filming updates.

First up, we've been asked many times now when the Virginia Water Robin Hood set will be re-used for Harry Potter and the The Deathly Hallows, as it was reported elsewhere. it WONT! which as you can see below is quite a blessing!

So unless you plan on visiting the area in the Holidays then please dont make a special trip to see the set as it is being dismantled. Virginia Water has though been used several times in the previous 6 films (see exclusives) and is a wonderful place to spend the day.

An update to our Bill Nighy scenes which he filmed recently and you can read in full in last weeks HP4U news.
Srimgeour's 'moving' photo WILL feature in a special edition of the Daily Prophet in Deathly Hallows pt1, which will be fun to see even if the storyline in which it features isnt!

The 7 Potters!
More action added to the Seven Potters scenes we brought you last month (exclusive images in gallery)
Some great stunt scenes were filmed on Tuesday, Wednesday and yesterday evenings and early into the mornings with Hagrid's and Harry's stunt doubles in action at Bovingdon, Hertfordshire.
This time scenes were added which were difficult to shoot at the Dartford Tunnel location, including crashing through road barriers, flipping over a specially rigged caravan! skidding, getting through and around obstacles and generally just a lot more real time stunt action! this time filmed at an RAF airfield which was set up with a good number of crew, plenty of camera's and lighting rigs - just goes to show, not everything is special effects unless it has to be! - gallery will be updated in time with a few shots of the set and the scenes themselves.

Yesterday (Thursday) also marked a VERY important day Weasley fans! it was full rehearsal for the big Wedding! All the cast were present, including Mrs Weasley (Julie Walters) enjoying herself learning all the dance moves, the twins with an outrageous stunt even for them! and lots of high energy dancing! we'll have much more on this and the wedding itself from the Burrows Orchard ;-) when we get back from Holiday.

Finally, Hagrid himself (Robbie Coltrane) is on the move and begins filming this coming week!

Bill Nighy as Rufus Srimgeour!

Widely reported last week, Bill Nighy begun his apparently 'long awaited' venture into the magical Potter world; and the role as Rufus Srimgeour with his first scenes filmed recently.
Catch him in the newly released G-Force and for all you older fans (15 and over preferably) and in the UK, try to catch him on UK Gold or Dave in series 3 of 'Auf Wiedersehen Pet' in which he gives a fantastically brilliant performance as Geoffrey Grainger a rather dodgy Politician (the award winning series which quite rightly made Timothy Spall (Wormtail) famous as 'Barry Taylor' ) in all 5 series of the show.
The full Bill Nighy BBC Newsbeat interview can be read here

For all you eagle-eyed HP4U visitors here's a few more facts of his scene's already filmed:

Srimgeour is making a speech whilst at the Ministry of Magic and talking of 'Dark times ahead' He also thrown straight in at the deep end and tasked with the job of reading out the will of Albus Dumbledore and distributing out his belongings; a scene filmed in the sitting room at the Burrows - so yes, to all of you who've written in to ask, it is re-built!
We also understand Bill worked on one of the blue screen stages for photographs to be included in the Daily Prophet.

More to come in the next couple of weeks, including news of the wedding, Malfoy Manor scenes and news of Harry and Ginny kissing?! :-)

AUGUST PRIZE WINNERS!

Congratulations to the Grand Prize winner - Lucy Todd of Worthing, UK
- who gets herself a hand signed Draco Malfoy Cast and Crew ticket + other HBP goodies; and many congratulations also to Cosson Olivia of France, who gets the first runners up prize of HBP collectibles.

Prizes will be sent out this coming week guys.

Thanks to all of you who entered and many thanks to Lauren of DanRadcliffe.com for making the draw.

Few more exclusive pics of the 'Dartford' shoot.

Harry and Hagrid flee on Sirius Black's motorcycle.

'In the wee early hours of Thursday morning a loud rumbling could be heard in the Kent area of England. At a glance this might have been just a typical motorcycle amidst the rest of the traffic, but if the noise of the engine didnt give it away, the sight of the Giant riding the bike and his spectacled passenger in a sidecar almost certainly would have done - Harry Potter and Hagrid were in town!'

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows exclusive HP4U location report and images.
Dartford Tunnel crossing, Kent, England.
23rd/24th July 2009.

Some serious stunt action, shot remarkably at a good pace was in action recently with Harry and Hagrid escaping Privet Drive on Sirius Blacks old, trustee motorcycle. Scenes were of course from the '7 Potters' chapter, which im sure your all familiar with. With the second filming unit in charge using mobile and static camera's, filming was underway using the Dartford - Thurrock River Crossing tunnel/bridge (Kent - Essex) which is one of Europe's most heavily used crossings. Spanning the Thames between Dartford and Thurrock, the Crossing forms a vital link in the M25, Britain's most important orbital road and is over 2800 metres long.As traffic was temporarily held back (to the annoyance of some truck drivers who as they passed liked to make their feelings heard) the camera's rolled and we managed to get shots of the stunt cars, camera trucks and more importantly the BIKE! with Hagrid and Harry leaving and entering the tunnel. The bulk of the shoot was centered on obtaining wide shots of the pair being chased into the tunnel, Harry, wearing a grey hoodie with stripe down the arm and wand at the ready, Hagrid, in his familiar huge coat and sporting his goggles sped at around 30 mph in real time speed, weaving in and out of traffic with great effect.
Of course all the (which we assume there will be!) flying shots would be taken care of with green screen SFX filming, lets hope so.
For Friday morning action centered on further perspective shots from different camera's, including low level shots from the back of a quad-bike racing through the tunnels just feet away from the pair and further angles to show the oncoming traffic, weaving in and out of trucks and vans, with Hagrid seemingly kicking out at any vehicles which came too close and Harry casting spells to his rear. These were all stunt vehicles as you would expect, as surely the sight of a Giant racing towards Muggle cars would have been enough to scare those already not shocked at the £4.00 it costs to cross the bridge/tunnel in each direction ;-)
Both the stunt doubles sported Harry and Hagrid masks on occasions and looked remarkably like the 'real' Actors, complete with burning scar on Harry!

Close up shots and of course MORE exclusives to come ONLY from HP4U. For now, enjoy the pics!

Props, books and lots of magical Potter in Berkshire.
For a couple of weeks we're displaying a small selection of rare Harry Potter collectibles for anyone who is able to make it down and view items you wouldn't normally get to see! Everything can be viewed at V&A Traynor fine arts who offer a full range of specialist framing services and a full gallery of artists work available to buy. For more details or information just send us an Owl.

When Daniel Met Rupert....
Little did either boy know, when this photograph was taken, just how immense a phenomenon that Harry Potter would become or how their lives would change forever as they would become household names. Producer, David Heyman took this photograph in March 2000 of two young boys who couldn't possibly have comprehended the great journey they were about to embark on.
David speaks emotively about the history of Harry Potter, Daniel, Rupert and Emma in an interview published in the LA Times.
“I know they all will have great success in whatever they choose to do. Emma is astonishingly bright. She is radiant and relaxed. Dan is extremely focused on his acting, and I have the fortune too to read his poetry and short stories, and there are some major poets who have written the most glowing, supportive things about his work. And Rupert — Rupert is the most natural comedian of the bunch. I think that he is like an old person in a young person’s body. He is a wonderful eccentric, a distinct original.”

Emma Watson Interview

HBO's HBP Preview
All I can do is recommend that you watch HBOs preview.... SPECTACULAR!! (Parts 1 & 2)

Tom Felton Interview

The Metro reports a frank and honest interview with Tom 'Draco' Felton.

When asked: Are you glad you were chosen to play Malfoy?

"Most certainly. It’s the one thing people don’t believe but I don’t think Harry or Ron could have been cast any better and certainly, as an actor, I get great pleasure playing this evil little b******. He’s such a pain in the neck and he just gets worse and worse".

To read the whole interview click here.

Also for Draco fans, the HeraldSun has an insightful interview detailing issues such as, if many pranks are pulled on the Potter set and who's responsible, and will he cry after filming his last scene..... to find out the answer to this and more click here.

Half Blood Prince Make $104m On Its First Day
BBC News reported the spectacular news that HP6 has made $104m (£63.7m) when it opened on Wednesday 15th July in 20 countries.
"These outstanding box office numbers are another testament to the universal appeal of JK Rowling's stories," said Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, Warner Bros president of international distribution.
"We owe this record-breaking opening to the remarkable fans who have stood by us and who stood in line to be among the first to see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," added studio president Alan Horn.

Potter Takes Over the Airwaves

As part of their Harry Potter Day, BBC Radio 1's Edith Bowman show came live from the set of the new Harry Potter film, (actually broadcasting her show from Dumbledore's Office!!!). Edith's aim was to get a sneak preview and all the backstage gossip from the stars. She succeeded!! To listen to the show including interviews with the cast and crew, click here!

For more photo's of the day and amazing video blogs that show you around Dumbledores Office and also a very special guided tour from Lavender Brown (Jessie Cave), click to visit the Radio 1 website - its just too good to miss!!

Wizards on the Radio!!!
Interviews from BBC Radio 1's Harry Potter Day!!

An in-depth, considered and thoughtful review of 'The Half Blood Prince' From the newest member of the HP4U team - Parminder!

To check out this thorough review, please click HERE.
Thanks!

EXCLUSIVE: Interview With David Yates
When Comingsoon.net asked about filming HP7 Parts 1 & 2, David Yates explained "We're trying to finish one and start the other, but simply because of availability of actors, we're having to shoot a little bit of Part 2 while we're doing Part 1. I would say we shot about 10% of Part 2 and about 85% of Part 1, so there's a wee bit of checkerboarding but not much, and it's going brilliantly. We've been shooting for five months. We finish shooting next spring, and it's quite a long shoot for both movies, but it feels great. It's looking very different to what we've done before and it feels very contemporary and quite edgy, certainly Part 1, and Part 2 I just want it to be epic. I've never made a film ever that's like Part 2. It's much more of a ride in a sense. It's got huge set pieces and that's what I'm really excited to do". Can't wait to read more? Click here for the full interview.

Exclusive Cast Pictures!

Well done to the excellent EW.com for publishing a great Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince article, with some brilliant photos of Daniel, Emma, Rupert and Bonnie. Check them out!!

!!!NEW CONTEST!!!
To celebrate the kick off to another Harry Potter movie, we're starting off another contest. For rules, deadlines and info, be sure to check it out HERE.
Good luck!

All The Trailers in HD

T4 - Half Blood Prince Special from the World Premiere (Parts 1, 2 & 3)

New York Premiere

It was round two as the Harry Potter stars descended on New York for the second red carpet event to promote the new film following the World premiere in London. One thing the the cast were probably thankful for was the much improved weather conditions in New York after they arrived to the London premiere earlier this week to typically British rain and thunder!!

The stars of the film are currently in the throes of a promotional whirlwind to plug the sixth movie. All the stars were in attendance including Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon,Tom Felton and Bonnie Wright who looked like a 60's starlet. Also, Freddie Stroma plays cocky Cormac McLaggen in the film, and rivals Ron in his affections for Hermione Granger, attended the Premiere.

Chat Show Appearance's

Daniel Radcliffe enjoyed a change of image on MTV, click here for more information on this interview. Which Potter do you prefer?!

Also, Emma Watson appeared on the Letterman Show managed to make light of the recent wardrobe malfunction that she experienced at the London Premiere. For more information on her Chat Show appearance click here.

Rain Doesn't Stop Play!!

The stars of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince braved torrential rain as they arrived for the film's world premiere. They were greeted by thousands of fans who gathered in London's Leicester Square to celebrate the release of the sixth film. Many had queued since the early hours to get autographs of the stars. Despite monsoon-like conditions Radcliffe spent an hour chatting to fans, leaving his suit soaked to the skin. Emma Watson was also caught up in the storms, posing with an umbrella as she modelled a vintage dress by 1970s designer Ossie Clark on the red carpet. Click here to visit the BBCs report for more video footage of the Red Carpet Premiere. Also for great photos of the Cast and the celebrities that attended click here.

HP6 - London Press Conference
What better way to hear about the latest installment than from the cast, director and producer of the film? Be aware this video report from Digital Spy does contain spoilers. There are two parts to this press conference and you'll be pleased to hear that we have it here in its entirity. Enjoy! Part 1, Part 2.

Few More Pics from Premiere
We've a number of pics taken by members of the site that attended the Premiere in London.
Feel free to check them out here.

Newsbeat Video Footage

Click here to see video footage of the recent Half Blood Prince Press Conference from BBC's Newsbeat, where Daniel, Emma, Rupert and more cast members talk about the film.

Also, in other interviews, Daniel and Rupert talk about their thoughts and feelings on the 6th film in the series - click on their names to see the video reports.

Finally, how do you fancy 5 minutes with Lucius Malfoy??........Click here to see a great interview with Jason Isaacs.

And what about 5 minutes with Dumbledore?... Click here to see a wonderful interview with Michael Gambon.

GMTVs Harry Potter Specials

Premiere Footage

More New Stills
WB has passed out another new batch of stills from the upcoming The Half-Blood Prince. These come courtesy of SnitchSeeker.com.
Check out the gallery by clinking on the image below.

Welcome Rufus Scrimgeour
The newest addition known to the HP cast, is none other than Bill Nighy. Nighy confirmed his role to CBBC Newsround; and was proud to announce "I will be Rufus Scrimgeour, who is the Minister of Magic and he is a very very important man."
Known for his roles in such movies as Valkyrie, Underworld, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Eye of the Needle; this awesome addition to the cast is sure to take the last film up even another notch.;)

Cast & Crew + First Screening

Below you will read from a member of our team that got to go to and view the upcoming, Half-Blood Prince movie with the cast and crew. I hope you enjoy his report as much as I did, and we're attaching some photos here along as well.

‘Nitwit Blubber Odment and Tweak’

Greetings Wizards, Witches and Muggles!!!

Finally, the wait is almost over for ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ which is releasing all over on July 15^th 2009. But a few lucky people have already seen it and can’t have enough of it. That would include me!! It was the ‘Cast and Crew Premiere’ at Leicester Square in London on the magical morning of July 4^th. You could feel the magic in the air as you lined up to enter the Odeon…. It was absolutely pleasurable to see the likes of Ginny Weasely (Bonnie Wright), Luna Lovegood (Evanna Lynch), and rather more importantly Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton). A lot more from the secondary cast of the movie turned up as well like Katie Bell (Georgina Leonidas), Romilda Vane (Anna Shaffer), Pansy Parkinson (Scarlett Byrne), Lavender Brown (Jessie Cave) and many more. And then the magic came to life with the screening…

All that I can tell you about the Movie:

The film starts on a note of despair and destruction, mind you, one of the best beginnings of any HP flick by far, but this time it’s darker and if you ask me, all the more better! The Death-eaters look stunning and all-glorified. It’s no more just a kid’s film. It proves to be a classic this time. Brilliant roles played by Tom Felton who shines through in this one in his portrayal of Draco Malfoy, Harry’s all-time adversary; and Michael Gambon as Dumbledore who mentors Harry to reveal the dark secrets. Dark secrets are indeed revealed, but most of the action is taken care by Harry (Daniel Radcliffe). While Hermione (Emma) and Ron (Rupert) have disappointingly small roles, we kept longing that they could have done a bit more. The emotional quotient is taken to a whole new level in this movie as Harry and Ron are shown as finally starting to notice ‘girls’. In particular their romantic entanglements are with Ginny and Lavender respectively. The portrayal of Lavender Brown is by Jessie Cave, who does absolute justice to her role as Ron’s girlfriend, only to make him realize his ‘true love’ in the end!

Among others, Helena Bonham Carter is effortless in playing Bellatrix Lestrange, and proves to be quite crucial throughout the story. Severus Snape is played by Alan Rickman who slides perfectly under his character’s skin yet again, and is the key character in the plot to look out for. A surprise package and a delight to potter fans is the young Tom M. Riddle a.k.a Young Voldemort played by Hero Fiennes Tiffin, nephew of Ralph Fiennes who plays Voldemort himself. Hero does brilliantly and is exactly as could be imagined. The 16 year old Voldemort is played by Frank Dillane. (If you ask me, I would have preferred Christian Coulson for the role, the same actor from the Chamber of Secrets.)

As far as the story is concerned, it does skip out on a lot of the parts from the book- some crucial, some anecdotal, though not totally disappointing. True Potterheads will know what I speak of as they watch the film. I won’t let out more than that!

It was after the screening that all the ecstatic stars came out in the square and were rather more approachable than I would have imagined on any other occasions. Tom Felton was being hugely complimented on his brilliant performance, to which he was generously showing gratitude. All the cast members and the crew looked proud and happy, rightfully (I must say!) on how great the film has turned out to be.

“But as again, I must ask too much of you, as it is for you to judge, fellow potterheads, on how you all face the dark hour that lies ahead…”

On a happier note, July 15^th is already a few minutes closer as you read this piece now, ain’t it!

Pip pip!

-Nim

Pics HERE.

Rove Interviews Dan Radcliffe and Rupert Grint

A fun new interview with Dan Radcliffe and Rupert Grint aired on Australian talk show Rove Live, and you can see it by clicking here. It is extremely entertaining to watch as Rove seems to have a very special rapport with these two actors. Enjoy!

HBO's HBP Special Now Online

HBO's First Look at Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is now online. Click here for the first part, and here for the second. There is a whole lot of brand new footage to enjoy, and a whole lot of spoilers too... so please note the SPOILER ALERT! (I looked anyway, and it was well worth it!)

Kingdom Calls....

The lovely Phelps brothers appeared on ITV’s The Kingdom tonight, they played Finlay and Callum, alongside Harry Potter audiobook narrator Stephen Fry! Pippa Haywood plays Lyle's mum and Oliver and James Phelps are his twin brothers and are all involved in a cheeky sequence in an alleyway!!

Daniel Fighting.....?
Only kidding! The August issue of Esquire Magazine shows a very different and mature side to Daniel. We're used to seeing him bruised and bloody after tussling with Voldemort.
But Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe cuts a more manly, menacing and moody figure.
Dressed in a crumpled suit and sporting a bleeding nose and blackened eye, Daniel swings a right-hook for the camera. The Mail Online has a sneeky peek at some of the images from the photo shoot.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. UK Cast and Crew premier, Leicester Square, London, 4th July 2009.

As always HP4U were delighted to be invited along to the official UK cast and Crew premier of the highly anticipated HBP film viewed today for the first time by everyone involved with the production, including many of the cast members, producers and the Director.

There's only one comment to make right now, order your tickets ASAP for the best Potter film by far!!

As always we'll give you an exclusive full report on the film itself, plenty of photos and much more this coming week; including a giveaway of some HBP goodies you CANNOT buy in the stores. For now, here's a few photos from the day. Click any photo to view full size.
Stay tuned....

New Half-Blood Prince Video Clips Now Online

Two new video clips from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince are now available to enjoy online, and you can watch them by clicking here and here. The film looks amazing and we are glad the wait to see it in its entirety is almost over!

New Interviews with Daniel Radcliffe Online

A couple of long and very interesting interviews with Daniel Radcliffe have surfaced online, and you can read them here (courtesy of the New Zealand Herald), and here (courtesy of the Sydney Morning Herald). Enjoy!

Photo: Dennys Ilic

On set with Harry Potter at the Ministry of Magic.

Some superb filming action yesterday from Scotland Yard Square, Whitehall, London.

Early start! 6:30am for the crew and extras, 6:00am if you wanted breakfast!! A fantastic sunny morning gave the chance of some serious shooting of scenes featuring Harry, Ron, Hermione, Mafalda Hopkirk, Albert Runcorn, Reg Cattermole and 'Skinny Wizard'! - more to come on him.....

Along with 100 extras (who were left in the grand Whitehall banqueting hall for most of the day), on set were the trios' body doubles, stand-ins and Ron's stunt double?! (unsure why he was needed today). Also on set were the majority of filming Unit 1 crew, David Heyman (seen talking at length to Emma during the midday break (image in gallery), David Baron and Director David Yates.
The first action of the day (scene 69) was filmed very early, in fact early enough for us to miss it! and was that of the trio and the mysterious Wizard being near the Gents toilets on the main Whitehall place road, we'll bring more specific details on this scene as we get them, for now though London Taxi Co. took some great shots of the trio, David Heyman and the Wizard, check them out in their gallery.

Scotland Yard scenes (scene 70) centered on the trio making their way past the Old Scotland yard building, turning a corner by the entrance to the Ministry of Magic (same corner used previously with scenes featuring Harry, Dumbledore and the phone box!). We see the trio dressed in their Muggle clothes, hurrying to and from the Ministry with some purpose and being very distracted. Both Ron and Hermione were pictured with their purple Ministry passes in hand at either side of the Ministry entrance. A few extra 'Muggles' were used in the background for these scenes at both ends of the small street, walking back and forth at some speed (for a good 10-12 takes) which should add to the sense of urgency when we see the finished footage. Great photos were taken of the action which are in the gallery HERE.

Fans were also able to watch scenes 71 and 72 being filmed today. So quite a treat to have them all in such a small area. Hermione, Ron and Harry walk up the street, Hermione carrying her handbag, Ron and Harry with Ministry passes which they are looking at very deliberately. Finally passing them to Hermione to read, when suddenly Ron is tracked and stopped by this 'Skinny Wizard' wearing a grey shirt and tie and black hat, he grabs Ron's arm while the trio all turn to see what is happening!

Next sees Ron stage the capture of Mafalda Hopkirk. While Ron walks up the street, he suddenly stops to tie up his shoelace in front of Mafalda, forcing her to double take, Harry steps out of a hidden doorway and stuns her, causing her to fall into his arms while he drags her inside.

Not only were the trio dressed in their Muggle clothes today, but there was a chance to see them 'transform' after they had taken their Polyjuice potion! Quite a few scenes featuring Albert, Mafalda, and Reg were shot as they hurried once again up the street away from the Ministry and trouble. Being followed closely again by the Wizard, this time wearing a grey overcoat. Plenty of scenes were shot with all the main cast in or out of overcoats, most noticeably Harry with his knee length leather coat for a good few takes and also in his now well worn cream jacket; with some great photos of him holding his wand and casting a spell to come (great video to come of this too!).

After lunch, of which most of the cast stayed on set and a few retired to a local hotel; the unpredictable weather brought clouds, rain and no more sunshine, so sadly there wasn't a lot more which could be shot. Let's hope the footage captured today is good enough otherwise it could be all back again!

As WB had a permit to close to street until around 4pm there wasn't any more time to spare and footage of 'working' Muggles was filmed right up until the end of play, getting in as many shots as possible.

***Again, PLEASE note, these pictures and words are being shared here at this site; to allow Harry Potter fans that do not have the ability to check out the sets themselves, see a little of the action. Please, if you are a fansite or newsite, do NOT take these, and put them up as your own. Linking back to and stating where 'your' news and photos came from shouldn't be a demand, it should be common courtesy.
Thanks much!
The Management***

Move Over 007!!!

Check out the Mail Online for a great interview with Rupert Grint. Rupert speaks about his ice-cream van, his love of cars, meeting the First Lady, Michelle Obama and how losing his friend helped give his life perspective. For the three main child stars of the Potter movies, the transition to adult acting was always going to be a challenge, yet Rupert is widely regarded as the most naturally gifted actor among them. He’s just completed filming on Wild Target, in which he stars alongside Bill Nighy as an apprentice hitman. ‘The best thing about that was learning how to handle guns,’ he says. ‘We were at a shooting range, and I thought it would be easy. Just aim and fire, right? 'But it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I wasn’t prepared for how powerful and loud a gun is. When you fire, it physically knocks you back. But I did learn to take a 9mm Glock handgun apart and put it back together again blindfolded.’

Could Oscar's Be On The Cards?

A reporter from Hollywood.com enthuses that after seeing a special screening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, "I was blown away like a Quidditch player on a supercharged broomstick. Well, stand back because now the Potter-loving beast in me has been unleashed after having witnessed a film that was not only exquisite in its production values, but was also charming, funny, scary, enchanting, moving (stop me, the adjectives could go on and on) and dare I say, sexy. Brilliantly directed by David Yates, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a tour-de-force that combines style and substance, special effects and heart and most importantly great performances from all of the actors young and not-so-young. Daniel Radcliffe has evolved into a really fine young actor who gives the film its emotional core. However, if Radcliffe is the heart, Michael Gambon is the film’s soul as Albus Dumbledore; Gambon gives a powerfully subtle performance as the de-facto father figure to young Mr. Potter. Of course, the always great Alan Rickman gives another menacingly creepy and memorable turn as the evil and duplicitous Severus Snape. The cinematography, music, set design and costumes are all amazing, and the film has a truly rich look to it reminiscent of the best of the old-school Hollywood epics".

.......What more can we at HP4U say but "WOW!"

Cover Girl Watson

The Times Online has published an interview with Emma Watson that chronicles her early days as girlie swot Hermione to the simply gorgeous Emma that we see today on the front row of fashions finest catwalk shows.

Kissing Emma Watson Was Strange!
In an Interview with the Mail on Sunday, Rupert Grint has described his long-awaited screen kiss with Emma Watson as a "strange" experience. "We've known each other for 10 years so it was a bit like kissing my sister," he explains. "We were determined to get it right the first time, but our first try was a disaster because we both felt so self-conscious and we couldn't stop laughing." But despite the attentions of Harry Potter fans, Rupert admits he is "quite insecure" around girls and has yet to find anyone to suit his "weird" tastes. "I've never been seriously involved with anyone. I've certainly never been in love. I've always preferred to keep things casual." "It's not that I find it hard to meet girls – they do come up and chat me up from time to time. Sometimes I'm interested, I tend not to go for the prettier ones. I prefer the quirkier types."

Jessie Cave Interview
Jessie Cave explains, to the LA Times, how after attending an open-call audition that she found out that she had grabbed the part of Lavender Brown, Hermione's smitten roommate-turned-romantic competition. Jessie talked about scaring Rupert Grint, who plays Lavender's sweetheart, Ron, with her (perhaps all-too-realistic?) audition, the actors' first kiss and how Lavender puts up a good fight for Ron's heart. However Jessie admits that Lavender is the catalyst in setting up Hermione and Ron in the final chapter of the saga, as without Lavender they wouldn't have been forced together, to acknowledge their feelings so abruptly.

Screenwriter Extraordinaire

Check out the LA Times interview with HBP Screenwriter Steve Kloves who explains about how Ginny and Harry get together, why most of Dumbledore's pensive memories of young Voldemort, then Tom Riddle, have been cut from the film and why he emailed JK Rowling to ask her what the actual 12 Uses for Dragons Blood are. This is a super interview that discusses the climactic moment between Snape and Dumbledore? In the book, it’s a short but intense scene. Kloves explains, "It is informed by everything [Potter readers] have come to know is true. So if you watch the film carefully, there are performance moments that are quite extraordinary, Alan Rickman [who plays Snape] especially. There is something we added that you can look forward to, a short scene between Harry and Snape prior to the big event. It’ll be interesting to see how it plays to the audience. It should be a haunting moment for Harry. While I was writing, I just had a notion about a moment between him and Snape, something Harry could look back on and question as to why he didn’t act differently".

Mr Weasley Speaks!

Mark Williams who plays Arthur Weasley spoke to the LA Times and commented on whether he had a paternal role on set with the young cast? They're bored of it now, but there was a time when we first started where, particularly after lunch, Dan [Radcliffe] and Rupert [Grint] could just have this giggle hour. It just reminded me of being back in school. you know, that time around 2 or 3 o'clock, you just couldn't say anything serious. But, I have to say that they show remarkable forbearance ... They must be so bored with talking to middle-aged actors throughout their childhood.

Where Will David Yates Split The Deathly Hallows?
In an honest and open interview published in the Los Angeles Times was posed the big question.... had director David Yates decided on the splitting point - the juncture at which the seventh film will stop. "Yes, I think we have," he said. "Things can change when you edit, of course, but the idea now is that it will be not long after the sequence that we are filming here today. That's what we're experimenting with. We've had three or four different ideas about where to cut off the seventh film. Traditionally, the movies have ended with a death or a bereavement, some sort of passage or arrival. This time we think we will end with more a cliffhanger. Again, though, that's the thought as of this moment."

Strike a Pose..... Teen Vogue

Emma Watson may give up acting after Harry Potter

Emma Watson is due to start university this autumn and has mentioned that she would be happy to step back from the limelight if she does not receive any tempting offers.
"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," she told US magazine Teen Vogue.
"I don't think I've ever been this tired in my life. I literally wear my pyjama bottoms to set. I roll out of bed and put on a hoodie and some Ugg boots."

Radcliffe is Growing Up!

Daniel Radcliffe turns 20 next month and in the recent edition of Parade magazine he speaks frankly about Equus, Harry Potter, dating and bungee jumping!

On the prospect of turning 20 he says, "I’ve noticed I make noises when I get up and sit down now, I mean, my knees are rotten bad—I refused to wear knee pads too many times when I was doing stunts, and I just clobbered them up a bit. I am an old man in a young man’s body".

London, Whitehall Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows filming.

HPP reports this coming weekend will see London's Department of Energy and Climate Change be transformed into the Ministry of Magic as filming continues for the Deathly Hallows which we can confirm. If anyone wishes to travel to London to see whats going on PLEASE be aware there will be a lot of Police and Security activity in the area, but with a bit of luck and if you follow instructions there's a chance to could get to see what's going on! good luck.
We'll post any available pictures of filming action as we get them , but if you would like to take some of your own key SW1A 2HD into your Sat-Nav!!

Deathly Hallows - Swinley Forest, June 2009.

Exclusive set report from Swinley Forest, Bracknell, Berkshire. First, a huge HP4U thank you to our “Harry Potter crazed” reporter Ashley, and her astounding mobile phone! Ashley went along to the set as often as possible after classes; and her feedback forms the majority of this report. As you know filming has been well underway for the past two weeks in Swinley Forest and despite news leaking through the local press, there was a distinct lack of fans in attendance for the shoot right up until the final few days. Ashley mentioned how surprised most were, including some of the crew and security, that there were not more fans around at such a public location aside from a few children on bikes. Some boys, who one day took along a life-size Dobby, and a few others with Potter books in the hope of meeting one of the actors. There were a lot of trailers at the location base and this is where the cast and crew congregated very early each morning before being transported to one of five locations based within the forest. Regulars on location were Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson and in addition there were around 20 Death Eaters, including the very scary Fenrir Greyback!! Plus the Snatchers, (two of which are played by Chase Armitage and Adam Brashaw) whom are well known already in the UK as ‘urban acrobatics’ (or experts in ‘free running’), and also trained in various forms of Martial Arts. DO check out Adam's clip, and also this awesome footage of Chase which is incredible. And just in case, PLEASE don't try any of this at home! From one of my own contacts, I'm told the footage and scenes these guys filmed with the trio in the forest are out of this world and use very few effects if any! See for yourself why.
We’re awaiting confirmation if ‘Hagrid’ or Robbie Coltrane filmed a scene but definately there was a screen double, possibly ex-England Rugby star Martin Bayfield (as featured in previous films) shooting one or more of the scenes. The scenes being shot here will be featured in both parts 1 & 2 of The Deathly Hallows. Night scenes and day action were shot by both film units; these include the capture of Harry, Ron and Hermione by the Snatchers (who then deliver them to Malfoy Manor), several scenes involving the Death Eaters and a scene in which Ron chases a rabbit through the forest!!!! Special effects teams were on hand to coordinate with the crew, a large stunt team, and overall a huge production team to film what no doubt will be no more than 5-6 minutes on screen time. It's reported that filming was over-schedule for this particular shoot, as the unpredictable English weather served up too much sunshine when the atmosphere of some of the scenes called for greying skies and a darker feeling. Which in turn meant filming longer than originally planned. A fan who happened to make it close enough to one of the sets being used suggested parts of the ground were so scorched by the sun that sections of the grass had to be painted green to be included in the shots! Another young visitor who was lucky enough to catch a glimse of Harry before filming commented at how scary he looked after special effects make up was used, no doubt to film his clash with the Deatheaters – ‘it looked like he’d been run over by buses’ she said. No doubt a surreal moment on set and as shown in some of Ashley’s photo’s was the number of ‘body doubles’ for Harry, Ron and especially Hermione! – ‘it was hard to get pictures of Hermione, there were so many of her wearing the same clothes, they all had similar hair and features they all looked like her as they came to and from the base’. I’ve been asked to make a special mention by one female fan of Dave Legeno who judging by the photographs looks every bit perfect in his casting as Fenrir Greyback. The well known UK Actor was seen in full make up setting off to get his lunch (on a plate!); and on his return playfully growled at a couple of fans "What you looking at!" For all of you who cant wait for SPECIFIC details of the scenes being shot as with our previous 'Burnham Beeches' report, we’ll post them shortly, but for now enjoy the photo's in the gallery. They can be seen here

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An important note to a couple of fellow HP fan sites (again) who wouldn't know a film set, premier, studio or an exclusive if they fell over one. Unlike a film set in a public place (where anyone can take photos with standard camera's and photos from Papparazi appear in the news, etc (i.e shell cottage, central London), Ashley went to considerable risk and expense in obtaining these pictures and gathering information for you to be able to use at NO cost to you. Therefore, link back to the source so everyone can enjoy the ONLY shots from Swinley Forest or future images we obtain from other secure sets WILL be blocked.

Harry Potter hits Leicester Square

Check out ITN for video footage of the lucky Harry Potter fans who got a magical experience this week when the Harry Potter truck hit Leicester Square, giving a select few a peek at film costumes and props. Inside is an original Harry Potter costume, including one of Professor Dumbledore's robes and of course Harry's trusted broom - the Firebolt.

More Posters!

As the lauch of the HBP draws closer, even more posters are released....

WARNING!!!!!

***** Warning***** Please beware!! The following Death Eaters are at large: Amycus Carrow, Fenrir Greyback and Bellatrix Lestrange. They are extremely dangerous and should not be approached under any circumstances.

An IMAX Experience

Visit the IMAX website to find out more about experiencing the explosive opening exclusively in IMAX 3D! Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (digital re-mastering) technology. And using proprietary 2D to 3D conversion technology, the opening scenes have been transformed into IMAX 3D and YES! you will have to wear the glamorous eye wear as modelled by our terrific trio!!!! You can also see a trailer for the upcoming film in the video section. Enjoy!

Deathly Hallows location filming report update.

Stay tuned this coming weekend for a full report, covering all the filming in the Forest!

We've once again some exclusive and candid set photo's from throughout the weeks action and plenty of news and spoilers (for those of you who cant wait to know whats happening!) involving our favourite trio, snatchers, Greyback, 'stunt rabbits' and much more..........

Six fantastic new behind the scenes HBP shots.

Thanks Emma for directing us to cinemablend.com and the high-res behind the scenes photos posted recently. CM also have the full set of HBP poster images for you to enjoy.
The pick of the bunch of candid photos has to be this wonderful shot, taken on location in stunning Lacock, Wiltshire, 2008 (set-report in the HP4U archives if you didnt read it first time around)

Evanna Lynch Speaks of Luna and HBP in New Interview

Irish Central has posted a really interesting new interview with Evanna Lynch, who plays the part of Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter series, in which the young actress discusses her eccentric character as well as her role in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie. Enjoy!

Harry, Ron and Hermione run for their lives.....

Following Wednesday's visit to the studio by President Obama's Family it was back to normal yesterday for the trio and their ongoing attempts to escape the Deatheaters!
Filming was well underway in Swinley Forest, Berkshire with scenes of up to 20 deatheaters hunting the gang through the various forest locations, sending curses flying everywhere.Using five specially prepared areas, Harry, Ron and Hermione were running through the trees at full speed in their attempt to get away once again following their escape from the trap at Luna's house, set by Xenophilius. The forest doesn't contain a natural lake but we think it might be added later by the FX department. An impressive set was dressed with SFX 'snow' to be used in the Winter scenes while other sets were left natural.

SPOILER ALERT:

For those of you who wanted exact details of the BURNHAM BEECHES location shoot (seen it reported as Burnley Beeches on a few sites) and the 'Forest of Dean' set we can give you some details.
Mainly 'tent' scenes, being filmed were 139 & 145 with the trio in their tent during Winter, they are discussing Dumbledore and Grindlewald, Harry realises his wand is broken while Ron is busy explaining how he found them.
Scenes 140 and part 141 Harry sees the silver doe patronus and follows.
Scenes 89, 91, 98, 100 featuring Summer scenes and Ron constantly scanning his radio for updates! They hear news of Snape while Harry checks the Marauders Map. The trio hear a funny ticking noise and seek to find out what it is.....

As always stay tuned to HP4U for up to date filming news, including Harry and Bathilda's fight! some great Grimmauld place action, an extensive Scotland shoot coming up this Summer + location reports from a secret Hertfordshire location, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and last but not least a major London scene to be shot VERY soon which we'll let you know of.

HBP IMAX Release Delayed, Film to Contain 12 Minutes of 3D Footage

According to this article in the Hollywood Reporter, investors aren't too happy with the news that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince won't hit IMAX screens until two weeks after the film opens on regular screens. IMAX shares dropped 4% on Monday after a Wall Street analyst said the delay "should negatively impact IMAX box office results".

On the bright side, IMAX HBP will contain 12 whole minutes of 3D footage. Bring it on!

Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright and the Phelps Twins Promote Potter in France

Currently promoting Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in France with a very special train tour, actors Tom Felton (Draco), Bonnie Wright (Ginny) and James & Oliver Phelps (the Weasley twins) spoke about the soon to be released sixth movie in the series. Bonnie commented on the relationships between Harry and Ginny and Ron and Lavender Brown, while James, Oliver and Tom spoke about the evolution of their respective characters and the film in general.

A video clip of the fabulous Potter themed train and the cast interviews can be seen here. Enjoy!

News of more new Deathly Hallows location sets appearing in Berkshire.

Following on from last weeks news of filming due to commence in Swinley Forest, Berkshire, there has been a recent increase in activity with the addition of 2 more 'sets' and also the mobile service trailers soon to house the Actor's - we'll keep you posted as soon as we get confirmation when filming will begin, what the scenes are and who will be there as always; before any of you go down there.
Be aware! filming restrictions WILL be in place for this shoot with most of the sets being inside the forest so access IS limited and DO be aware if you do go either take a bike or be prepared for LOTS of walking!
For this shoot ONLY, should anyone need instructions, directions or help then send an Owl via: hp4u@live.co.uk and as always should you manage any photographs then send them over and we'll post them for you.

Who's That Girl? - Meet the New Face of Buberry

Emma Watson has signed a lucrative deal to star in Burberry's Autumn/Winter campaign, shot by famed photographer Mario Testino in Westminster, overlooking the River Thames and close to the company's headquarters in Horseferry House, SW1.

"Emma has a classic beauty, a great character and a modern edge," explains Burberry's creative director Christopher Bailey. "I felt Emma would be strong enough to hold the campaign as the only girl, and I loved the idea of her being surrounded by these young, cool British guys." Click here for more photographs of the campaign from the Mail Online.

JK Rowling Attends Charity Gala

JK Rowling looked absolutely stunning in a sky blue gown yesterday at the annual Raisa Gorbachev Foundation charity gala. The gala, which was hosted by former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, has become one of the most successful fundraisers of the social calendar. The foundation was established in memory of Mr Gorbachev's late wife and raises millions of pounds a year to help find a cure for cancer in children. This year's event was especially poignant as it marks the tenth anniversary of Mrs Gorbachev's death from leukaemia in 1999.
The lavish gala was organised by a committee that includes Madonna, London Evening Standard proprietor Alexander Lebedev and his son Evgeny - who is chairman of the foundation. Others on the committe include artist David Hockney and Lady Rothermere, wife of Viscount Rothermere, chairman of The Daily Mail and General Trust. Click here to see more photos of the star studded event as reported by the Mail Online.

Harry Potter School Books - New editions available 6th July 2009 (Bloomsbury)

Packed with fascinating facts and intriguing information about the world of Harry Potter, and published in aid of Comic Relief, Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages are essential additions to the collections of all Harry Potter fans. Click here to see what JK Rowling has to say about these books.

A copy of Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them resides in almost every wizarding household in the country. Now Muggles too have the chance to discover where the Quintaped lives, what the Puffskein eats and why it is best not to leave milk out for a Knarl.
Proceeds from the sale of this book will go to Comic Relief, which means that the pounds and Galleons you exchange for it will do magic beyond the powers of any wizard. If you feel that this is insufficient reason to part with your money, I can only hope that passing wizards feel more charitable if they ever see you being attacked by a Manticore - Albus Dumbledore

If you have ever asked yourself where the Golden Snitch came from, how the Bludgers came into existence or why the Wigtown Wanderers have pictures of meat cleavers on their robes, you need Quidditch Through the Ages. This edition is a copy of the volume in Hogwarts School Library, where it is consulted by young Quidditch fans on an almost daily basis.
Proceeds from the sale of this book will go to Comic Relief, who will use your money to continue improving and saving lives – work that is even more important and astonishing than the three and a half second capture of the Golden Snitch by Roderick Plumpton in 1921 - Albus Dumbledore

£1.15 from the sale of each book will go to Comic Relief, who will give the money it gets from the sale of these books to projects helping some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the poorest countries of the world.

Yet Another Competition!

Sky Movies have a fantastic competition where one lucky winner will win a ticket the the Harry Potter Tour and a chance to appear in one of the final films.
To enter this competition all you need to do is watch the Harry Potter clip here and answer the accompanying question. Once again Good Luck!

New Online Interview


Read Q & A's from the characters and director of the latest movie. See what Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint & David Heyman have to say about the upcoming tour and what the future holds at MSN Movies.

Get On Board for the Harry Potter Tour!!

To celebrate the forthcoming release of the sixth installment of the Harry Potter film series, the “Harry Potter and the Half- Blood Prince” tour will be visiting Edinburgh on 13 June, Manchester on 15 June, Birmingham on 16 June and London on 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22 June.

The tour will allow guests to see a selection of original production costumes and props in a themed walk-through environment inspired by Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The experience features iconic costumes as worn in the film by Professor Dumbledore and Harry Potter himself as well as original props including an original Firebolt broomstick and much more.

Most exciting of all, guests will have the opportunity to perform a spell on-camera to enter the competition to win the ultimate prize. One lucky winner will visit Leavesden Studios in England to see the Harry Potter sets and have an unforgettable film experience, with a chance to appear in one of the final Harry Potter films!

Click here to win tickets to the Tour Experience!! Good Luck!

Half-Blood Prince MTV Movie Awards Clips

Warner Bros. has posted some official links to the clip from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince shown during last Sunday's broadcast of the MTV Movie Awards. See them here in different formats:

Quicktime HD: Large - Medium - Small
Quicktime: Large - Medium - Small
Windows Media HD: Large - Medium - Small
Windows Media: Large - Medium - Small

Enjoy!

New Contest for Visitors of Harry Potter Exhibition in Chicago

Harry Potter fans who live in the Chicago area and are planning a visit to see Harry Potter: The Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry can now enter a contest to win tickets to an early screening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

The competition ends on June 30th, and a total of 190 pairs of tickets will be awarded for a screening on July 13th at the AMC River East movie theater in Chicago. Tickets for the Harry Potter exhibit can be purchased here.

First look at two new location shoots set for June.

For those of you in and around the South East of England keep watching, we'll bring you news as soon as we have it of what is due to be filmed, who will be there and when you should visit!

New 'Half Blood Prince' Poster

Warner Bros. has released a new poster for the eagerly anticipated sixth installment of Harry Potter. The 'Dark Secrets Revealed' poster is featured on Hollywood.com.
Also, the 2009 MTV Movie Awards are set to air live on Sunday, May 31st at 9:00 PM ET from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California and rumour has it that MTV’s going to be airing never before seen footage from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint will be be live via satellite to present their clip.

Exclusive Video Clip

With just weeks before Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince premiers, excitement is mounting and here to whet your appetite is an amazing behind the scenes video clip from ETonline. The clip features interviews with Michael Gambon, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, David Heyman, to mention a few plus some previously unseen footage. Furthermore, if THAT isn't enough for you, take a quick look at this delightful clip from HitFix. Looks like it will most definitely be worth the wait. Sheesh, we at HP4U love spoiling you!!! Call back soon!!

****Spoiler Alert!!!!!****

Click here if you want to see the most recent pictures from the Shell Cottage filming from the Mail Online - but please BE WARNED there are some serious spoilers contained!!! Wales Online and Celebuzz also have great coverage of the filming in Pembrokeshire. Stay tuned for more fantastic updates.

Deathly Hallows Filming at Shell Cottage

Filming of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at the newly built Shell Cottage location is well under way in Pembrokeshire, and various photos and reports from the shoot can be found here: BBC News, MTV UK, TLC, SnitchSeeker I, SnitchSeeker II, SnitchSeeker III, Oclumencia, Western Telegraph, Wales Online, Wales Online II and ComingSoon

Stay tuned for more to come!

New Commercial for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Online

You can see a brand new television commercial for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by clicking here. Enjoy!

Filming Begins in Pembrokeshire

This weekend Harry Potter fans have flocked to Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire, the location of the magnificent Shell Cottage. The Western Telegraph reports on how excitement has been mounting over the last few days.
Cick here to see a fabulous video clip from the BBC which reports on filming that began today.
Check back soon for exciting reports and pictures from the filming that is taking place all this week.

Shell Cottage Lives Up To Its Name

Click here to see a video from BBC Wales on the construction of Shell Cottage. As you can see it well and truly lives up to its name and the Scallop shells on the roof are just adorable!!!

The Cottage is nearing completion and is already fulfilling JK Rowling's description of being "a lonely and beautiful place".

More New Reports and Interviews Surface on the Web

Wizard Universe has posted some great new interviews with Potter actors Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, and you can read an interview with actor Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) here.

USA Today has posted a lovely detailed report about Harry Potter: The Exhibition on its website, and you will also find a feature on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in the LA Times online, complete with a new photo of Harry and Dumbledore. Click here to read it. Enjoy!

The Construction of Shell Cottage

The Western Telegraph reported today on construction, which began this weekend on 'Shell Cottage', with the set location being on the stunning Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire. As filming for the Deathly Hallows is scheduled to take place between May 11th and May 15th, work is well underway on building the Cottage which will play home to newlyweds Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour.

......the location of the cottage is protected by the Fidelius Charm with the secret keeper being none other than Remus Lupin. As you may remember from the book, Shell Cottage is the setting for some rather poignant moments in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and from these pictures you can imagine just how beautiful and befitting Shell Cottage will be.

Half-Blood Prince Sweepstakes!!

For those of you eagerly awaiting the next Harry Potter installment, just imagine attending the London World Premiere! Well, those thoroughly decent chaps at Warner Bros are running a sweepstake that will give one extremely lucky fan and their guest the opportunity to rub shoulders with the stars and be amongst the first to watch Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on the Tuesday 7th July 2009 in London. The sweepstake is only applicable for US residents..... so don't forget to enter and the best of luck from hp4u!!!

Bloomsbury's Rowling Reissue!

Bloomsbury Publishing have announced that they will be reissuing the popular Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them and Quidditch Through The Ages. The books, scheduled for release on 31st July 2009, will feature striking new cover artwork and once again will be raising money for the Comic Relief Charity.

Originally published in March 2001, the two companion books will be returning to our stores bigger and better with additional pages featuring the original illustrations. A Bloomsbury Spokesman explained the decision to reissue the books was based on the fact that, "....there are always new Harry Potter readers coming to the series each year who will be looking for other exciting things to read", (Bookseller.com).

Slew of New Potter Related Articles on the Web

Harry Potter related articles have recently sprung up all over the web, and you can read some of them by clicking on the links below:

MTV on HBP, IGN on DH, Telegraph Emma Watson interview, Daily Record Dan Radcliffe interview, USA Today

Enjoy!

A Few Pics
Just a few pictures captured from yesterday's jaunt.
Enjoy!

London Piccadilly filming of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

A rare chance for the public to see live filming of Daniel, Rupert and Emma took place last night in the heart of London's piccadilly.The huge operation to close down several streets involved hundreds of cast, crew, security and Police teams. Action took place at several locations, including Shaftesbury Avenue, Piccadilly Circus, Flitcroft street and Great Windmill Street. The action being filmed was that of Summer night scenes, with the trio running through London towards a cafe and exiting the underground, including:

Scene No. 41 part EXT PICCADILLY / SHAFTESBURY AVENUE
Scene No. 44 EXT LONDON STREET
Scene No. 42 EXT ALLEYWAY – OFF SHAFTESBURY AVENUE

Some great shots were being filmed with David Yates present to take in famous London landmarks and a total of 558 extras where drafted to add to the buzzing atmosphere as the trio ran from the ever present threat of the Deatheater's, with Hermione clutching her magical beaded handbag. Extras included: 2 x Rickshaw peddlers, 2 x Cycle couriers, 2 x Party Girls, 1 x Lipstick Lady, 1 x Drunken man, 1 x Teddy Bear man, 493 x mixed Passers by, 35 x mixed Passing car drivers, 15 x mixed London Taxi drivers, 5 x men London Bus Drivers, 1 x man Limo Driver.

As one of the assistant Directors commented 'scenes like these are worth the planning and effort on everyone's behalf as they capture much more than filming in a studio ever could'. Quite a lot of action vehicles were used to create a perfect backdrop as the trio hurried along the streets to keep special effects to a minimum, including:35 x passing cars, 15 x London taxis, 5 x London buses (3 with identical signage), 1 x Police stunt car, 6 x Passing stunt cars, 1 x Limo, 2 x Rickshaws.

Lets hope the scenes were worth all the effort!!

HQ Versions of HBP Action Banners

Warner Bros. has released some lovely HQ action banners from Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince, and you can see them here:

DH Epilogue to Feature Original Actors

Potter Producer David Heyman has confirmed during an interview with MTV News that the epilogue for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be filmed using the movie's original actors rather than replacing them with older lookalikes. I don't know about you, but I'm rather relieved to hear this! To read the full article, click here.

HBP Trailer Screencaps Online

MTV has posted a collection of screencaps from the new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince trailer, and you can see them by clicking here.

New HBP Trailer Now Online

Warner Bros. new trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has now been released, and you can watch it here, courtesy of HPANA. Enjoy!

USA Today Features HBP Article with Slideshow

While waiting for the release of the new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince trailer later this evening, you can have a look at a few new images from the movie on USA Today's website. Simply click here to see their slideshow. Enjoy!

HBP to be Released Two Days Early

Warner Bros. has just confirmed that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be released in movie theatres in the USA on Wednesday July 15th, rather than Friday July 17th 2009 as previously announced.

New HBP Trailer Scheduled for Release on Thursday

Here is something good to look forward to: according to this official announcement from Warner Brothers, a brand new trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is scheduled to be released this coming Thursday. Bring it on!

Behind the Scenes Doc.
Ben Shepard (GMTV) has announced that he's been collaborating on a Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince behind the scenes documentary. The piece is going to be aired later in the year on ITV.
"I've done documentaries for the last three films and got to know everybody really well, and they finally said: 'Come on and give it a go'."

HBP Article in Total Film Magazine

There is a great new article on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in the May issue of Total Film Magazine, containing interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Tom Felton, David Yates and David Heyman, and you can read it online by clicking here.

Enjoy!

More New HBP Promotional Posters Now Online

Some lovely new promotional posters for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince have surfaced online and can be seen here, courtesy of MSN Movies.

New HBP Photos Surface on the Web

A whole new crop of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince photos have surfaced on the web, and you can see them here, courtesy of Snitchseeker.com: