HP Tour @ Leavesden
A friend recently told me he didn't see how WB could possibly stay away from the Harry Potter franchise now that it's over. "It's like having a licence to print your own money".
While this has been in the works for quite some time now, he was right. They'll be printing their own now via Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter; which is slated to open in Spring 2012. WB recently put out a small, near two-minute clip previewing it.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Harry Potter Page to Screen BookThe official name is: Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey. And while it's currently up at Amazon.com for pre-order, it's not set to make it's debut till 25-Oct-2011.
It's a hardcover book featuring 540 pages, available through Harper Design, and is listed there at $47.25
No images but the cover are available yet, but be sure to keep a look out for more. For those interested, check it out HERE.
Friday, July 22, 2011
The Harry Potter Machine
Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Group, recently released a statement to the press as follows: “The Harry Potter film franchise has now crossed the $7 billion mark worldwide, and counting. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” has earned an astounding $640.2 million worldwide in its initial week, encompassing $214.9 million domestically and $425.3 million at the international box office."
Below are figures given out in the same statement:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at $974,755,371
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at $878,979,634
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban at $796,688,549
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at $896,911,078
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at $939,885,929
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince at $934,416,487
and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 at $955,417,476.
Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Group, recently released a statement to the press as follows: “The Harry Potter film franchise has now crossed the $7 billion mark worldwide, and counting. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” has earned an astounding $640.2 million worldwide in its initial week, encompassing $214.9 million domestically and $425.3 million at the international box office."
Below are figures given out in the same statement:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at $974,755,371
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at $878,979,634
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban at $796,688,549
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at $896,911,078
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at $939,885,929
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince at $934,416,487
and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 at $955,417,476.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Kloves on Hermione
Mike Sragow (of The Baltimore Sun) recently had a small interview with screenwriter Steve Kloves. In it, it shows his fondness for the character Hermione, as well as his realization of her importance to the audience. Read below to check it out!
Steve Kloves, who wrote seven of the eight Potter films, shot me an email while finishing up his opening-week interviews in New York. I had mentioned that my piece was focusing on the series' simultaneous appeal to boys and girls -- and Kloves warmed to the subject, especially because I had zeroed in on Hermione as a key to the books' and movies' critical and popular success. (Above is Paul Byrne's interview with the movies' Hermione, Emma Watson, at the time of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.")
Mike Sragow (of The Baltimore Sun) recently had a small interview with screenwriter Steve Kloves. In it, it shows his fondness for the character Hermione, as well as his realization of her importance to the audience. Read below to check it out!
Steve Kloves, who wrote seven of the eight Potter films, shot me an email while finishing up his opening-week interviews in New York. I had mentioned that my piece was focusing on the series' simultaneous appeal to boys and girls -- and Kloves warmed to the subject, especially because I had zeroed in on Hermione as a key to the books' and movies' critical and popular success. (Above is Paul Byrne's interview with the movies' Hermione, Emma Watson, at the time of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.")
"There are so many great things about Hermione," Kloves wrote. "You and I could have drinks, dinner, dessert and start all over again and not exhaust the conversation. Point is, I was aware that I was shepherding three very special characters and that their appeal was broad and potent.
"And I was intent upon underscoring Hermione's importance. They really are a trio, you know. They're equals. One just happens to be a girl. That's why I wrote that line for 'Part I.' After landing in the burrow, Harry is intent upon leaving in the dark of night but Ron catches him. When Harry attempts to convince Ron to join him, Ron's response is instantaneous: 'And leave Hermione? We wouldn't last a day without her.' It always got a laugh. But a knowing one; the audience knew Ron spoke the truth. And it wasn't just girls laughing.
"I don't believe that boys find the action appealing and girls enjoy the characters. I think both boys and girls just enjoy Jo's writing. As you know, I have two children and both grew up with Harry Potter in many ways. When you have children, when you're a new parent, you read LOADS of children's fiction. Most of it is, shall we say, lacking. It feels written down to some perceived lower level of understanding. It's the literary equivalent of Gerber creamed carrots. Except possessing no literary nourishment. Soft. Gooey. Jo's books were never that. In fact, they never felt like children's books. Consequently children--boys and girls--embraced them eagerly. The books felt like proper books."
Kloves takes special pride in a scene that I think is as thrillingly ambitious -- and superbly executed -- as any in movies this year. "I believe the King's Cross scene with Dumbledore and Harry can hold its own with anything .... And remember. It's a scene constructed of the following elements: White space. Dan Radcliffe. Michael Gambon. Words. If people listen--and the two audiences I've seen the film with did listen; you could hear a pin drop--they might be surprised just what it is that Potter has on its mind."
Collider's Interview with Rupert Grint
Collider sat down to speak with Grint about everything from what the past week has been like for him, what props he took home from set, has JK Rowling ever told him a secret about Ron that hasn’t yet been revealed, is he nervous to attach himself to another franchise, reveals what he wished happened to Ron, and so much more.
For the full video interview (11:48 minutes), watch below:
Collider sat down to speak with Grint about everything from what the past week has been like for him, what props he took home from set, has JK Rowling ever told him a secret about Ron that hasn’t yet been revealed, is he nervous to attach himself to another franchise, reveals what he wished happened to Ron, and so much more.
For the full video interview (11:48 minutes), watch below:
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Record Were Meant To Be Broken
And who better to do it than Harry Potter? None of course! Check out the stats below:
$92.1M in the U.S. and Canada Friday (including that record-setting $43.5M from midnight showings) and $44.2M Saturday.
Overseas, the franchise finale grossed $307M with 34M admissions from over 20K screens in 59 countries. That's the biggest international opening weekend of all time ahead of $260.4M's Pirates Of The Caribbean 4.
Led by record-breaking grosses in the UK ($36.6M) and Australia ($26.7M), all markets have performed exceedingly well, including Germany ($25.7M), France ($23.9M) and Japan ($21.5M). Globally, it also broke the IMAX opening weekend record with a worldwide gross of $23.5M, which includes setting a new record in North America with $15.5M. That makes for a worldwide total of $475.5M, yet another record besting the previous crown holder $394M set by 2D-only Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince.
**This from Deadline Hollywood
And who better to do it than Harry Potter? None of course! Check out the stats below:
$92.1M in the U.S. and Canada Friday (including that record-setting $43.5M from midnight showings) and $44.2M Saturday.
Overseas, the franchise finale grossed $307M with 34M admissions from over 20K screens in 59 countries. That's the biggest international opening weekend of all time ahead of $260.4M's Pirates Of The Caribbean 4.
Led by record-breaking grosses in the UK ($36.6M) and Australia ($26.7M), all markets have performed exceedingly well, including Germany ($25.7M), France ($23.9M) and Japan ($21.5M). Globally, it also broke the IMAX opening weekend record with a worldwide gross of $23.5M, which includes setting a new record in North America with $15.5M. That makes for a worldwide total of $475.5M, yet another record besting the previous crown holder $394M set by 2D-only Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince.
**This from Deadline Hollywood
Behind the Magic
Part 2 of ITV's Behind the Magic has been released, and you can view it in five separate pieces below. E!Online has also two small pieces that are behind the scenes of their own for the latest film. Check it all out below.
Enjoy!
Part 2 of ITV's Behind the Magic has been released, and you can view it in five separate pieces below. E!Online has also two small pieces that are behind the scenes of their own for the latest film. Check it all out below.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Few London, Leicester Square premier pics of OUR OWN to share!
Not long to go now Muggles until the final film is on general release.
Im looking forward to seeing it for the 4th time and seeing the fantastic performances of Griphook, Mr Ollivander and Seamus!
Here's just a couple of candid photo's from the Premier we can share with you until then.
A big thank you to everyone for making it a truly magical experience once again. Highlights of the premier had to be for me meeting Helena for the first time (who gives another of THE performances of the film), once again chatting to Jason Issacs (and for all you Radio 5 live listeners who know of the Simon Mayo and Dr Kermode show you will know what I mean when I say 'Hi to Jason Issacs' - the spooky thing here was I was with them BOTH at the same time!!) and being in the theatre with Daniel and other Actors as they watched it for the first time - great atmosphere.
We've plenty photos to share including more from the Red Carpet prem, being at the first EVER screening at the David Heyman Friends and Family premier and the Cast and Crew screening + much much more...... dont forget to check our archives for our other EXCLUSIVE visit to the final wrap party at Leavesden studios and so many great photos.
Over the next few months we will as always be offering some amazing Deathly Hallows through our eBay auction site so be sure to check them out when you can - find us by just typing into eBay - hp4u
Not long to go now Muggles until the final film is on general release.
Im looking forward to seeing it for the 4th time and seeing the fantastic performances of Griphook, Mr Ollivander and Seamus!
Here's just a couple of candid photo's from the Premier we can share with you until then.
A big thank you to everyone for making it a truly magical experience once again. Highlights of the premier had to be for me meeting Helena for the first time (who gives another of THE performances of the film), once again chatting to Jason Issacs (and for all you Radio 5 live listeners who know of the Simon Mayo and Dr Kermode show you will know what I mean when I say 'Hi to Jason Issacs' - the spooky thing here was I was with them BOTH at the same time!!) and being in the theatre with Daniel and other Actors as they watched it for the first time - great atmosphere.
We've plenty photos to share including more from the Red Carpet prem, being at the first EVER screening at the David Heyman Friends and Family premier and the Cast and Crew screening + much much more...... dont forget to check our archives for our other EXCLUSIVE visit to the final wrap party at Leavesden studios and so many great photos.
Over the next few months we will as always be offering some amazing Deathly Hallows through our eBay auction site so be sure to check them out when you can - find us by just typing into eBay - hp4u
HP Exhibit To Hit Australia
The Harry Potter Saga might be done with, but the fans can keep the magic alive! Warner Brothers has announced that this Fall they will be sending out their Harry Potter Exhibit to Sydney, Australia. It's set to run between 19-Nov.-2011 to 18-March-2012, courtesy of the Powerhouse Museum. This is said to be the only stop in Australia. So if your name happens to be Serizawa, you'd better be sure to visit and grab some pics to share!
Click the above link to take you to more details, where you can also sign up for updates to this event.
The Harry Potter Saga might be done with, but the fans can keep the magic alive! Warner Brothers has announced that this Fall they will be sending out their Harry Potter Exhibit to Sydney, Australia. It's set to run between 19-Nov.-2011 to 18-March-2012, courtesy of the Powerhouse Museum. This is said to be the only stop in Australia. So if your name happens to be Serizawa, you'd better be sure to visit and grab some pics to share!
Click the above link to take you to more details, where you can also sign up for updates to this event.
Thursday, July 07, 2011
WORLD PREMIERE
Hello again! We have just got back from the red carpet premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 - and we couldn't wait to share with you what an amazing premiere it was.
I'm sure you watched the live webcast and you'll no doubt see countless photographs and reports in the media over the next few weeks but we have our own take on events direct from the red carpet itself.
Our first exclusive is that the red carpet at this premiere is officially the longest ever red carpet as confirmed by the Guiness Book of Records - we spoke to their official who confirmed this at the end of the evening.
My personal highlight was meeting the lady herself, Jo Rowling, someone who I have so much admiration for and she was wonderful and surpassed all my expectations.
Here are a couple of the photos we took this evening, but check back tomorrow for a full report from the World Premiere - this is one sleepy HP4U reporter signing off and goodnight!
Hello again! We have just got back from the red carpet premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 - and we couldn't wait to share with you what an amazing premiere it was.
I'm sure you watched the live webcast and you'll no doubt see countless photographs and reports in the media over the next few weeks but we have our own take on events direct from the red carpet itself.
Our first exclusive is that the red carpet at this premiere is officially the longest ever red carpet as confirmed by the Guiness Book of Records - we spoke to their official who confirmed this at the end of the evening.
My personal highlight was meeting the lady herself, Jo Rowling, someone who I have so much admiration for and she was wonderful and surpassed all my expectations.
Here are a couple of the photos we took this evening, but check back tomorrow for a full report from the World Premiere - this is one sleepy HP4U reporter signing off and goodnight!
Harry Potter & Deathly Hallows Pt2 RED CARPET PREMIERE
How excited is everyone? Check back for our report from tonights World Premiere...
But here are some pictures to keep you going!!
Some of the Hogwarts students that were in attendance at the Cast & Crew showing on Sunday 3rd July 2011.
Jason Isaacs - who is one of the nicest people to meet
All the tickets, Friends & Family, and the 3 Cast & Crew
The 3 Davids in Leicester Square - David Barron, David Yates and David Heyman
How excited is everyone? Check back for our report from tonights World Premiere...
But here are some pictures to keep you going!!
Some of the Hogwarts students that were in attendance at the Cast & Crew showing on Sunday 3rd July 2011.
Jason Isaacs - who is one of the nicest people to meet
All the tickets, Friends & Family, and the 3 Cast & Crew
The 3 Davids in Leicester Square - David Barron, David Yates and David Heyman
Saturday, July 02, 2011
EXCLUSIVE - EXCLUSIVE – EXCLUSIVE
FILM REPORT - Deathly Hallows Part 2
Hello!!!!!
We have had a short break working on several Harry Potter related projects but I can promise you we are BACK!! We have been working incredibly hard to bring you the exclusives that YOU truly deserve. We are back with a really big BANG today, bringing you the very first exclusive report from the preview screening at Leicester Square today (2nd July 2011).
HP4U were the only site in attendance at David Heyman's Heyday screening of the Deathly Hallows Part 2 - and we were simply blown away with what we saw. The Deathly Hallows Part 2 delivers exactly what every Harry Potter fan has been waiting for and much, much more. Furthermore, the film answers all those unanswered questions that were left hanging over from Deathly Hallows Part 1.
It was an absolute honour to sit with the invited guests and share the experience together. This screening was a complete one off event in its own right as David Heyman wanted to showcase this film for friends and family prior to any of the other premieres (which we will also be reporting back on!)
Today's screening was in 3D, this made the viewing experience even more breathtaking - highlights include the Gringotts Vault scenes, the vanquishing of Voldemort (utterly stunning in 3D) and my personal favourite, the Dementors who look even more eerie and terrifying as they hover outside Hogwart's with its new Headmaster Severus Snape!
The film delivers outstanding performances from every member of the cast; the most notable performances being from Harry, Neville, Griphook, Snape and Voldemort. Moreover, all of our favourite characters make an appearance in this great finale. It’s wonderful, albeit very sad, to see everyone together for the very last time.
The film itself is gripping from the outset, the pace is fast, frenzied and action packed - just outstanding!! There are some true 'lump in your throat' and 'wobbly bottom lip' moments but they all bring about an incredible level of depth and mood to the scenes. This particular HP4U writer had to try incredibly hard not to punch the air and shout "YES!!" at three pivotal moments in the film - you will definitely spot these moments when you see the film for yourselves!! I can't wait for you to see it - the film as I'm sure to all know opens across the UK on Friday 15th July 2011.
As we rapidly approach the ending of this epic saga, HP4U has an entensive back catalogue of unseen photo's and behind the scenes images that we have held back...... until now! Keep checking back to HP4U.co.uk - I guarantee we will deliver some amazing exclusives.
HP4U the site which brings the news that YOU really want to hear FIRST!
Hold on tight guys, the fun is just about to start!
FILM REPORT - Deathly Hallows Part 2
Hello!!!!!
We have had a short break working on several Harry Potter related projects but I can promise you we are BACK!! We have been working incredibly hard to bring you the exclusives that YOU truly deserve. We are back with a really big BANG today, bringing you the very first exclusive report from the preview screening at Leicester Square today (2nd July 2011).
HP4U were the only site in attendance at David Heyman's Heyday screening of the Deathly Hallows Part 2 - and we were simply blown away with what we saw. The Deathly Hallows Part 2 delivers exactly what every Harry Potter fan has been waiting for and much, much more. Furthermore, the film answers all those unanswered questions that were left hanging over from Deathly Hallows Part 1.
It was an absolute honour to sit with the invited guests and share the experience together. This screening was a complete one off event in its own right as David Heyman wanted to showcase this film for friends and family prior to any of the other premieres (which we will also be reporting back on!)
Today's screening was in 3D, this made the viewing experience even more breathtaking - highlights include the Gringotts Vault scenes, the vanquishing of Voldemort (utterly stunning in 3D) and my personal favourite, the Dementors who look even more eerie and terrifying as they hover outside Hogwart's with its new Headmaster Severus Snape!
The film delivers outstanding performances from every member of the cast; the most notable performances being from Harry, Neville, Griphook, Snape and Voldemort. Moreover, all of our favourite characters make an appearance in this great finale. It’s wonderful, albeit very sad, to see everyone together for the very last time.
The film itself is gripping from the outset, the pace is fast, frenzied and action packed - just outstanding!! There are some true 'lump in your throat' and 'wobbly bottom lip' moments but they all bring about an incredible level of depth and mood to the scenes. This particular HP4U writer had to try incredibly hard not to punch the air and shout "YES!!" at three pivotal moments in the film - you will definitely spot these moments when you see the film for yourselves!! I can't wait for you to see it - the film as I'm sure to all know opens across the UK on Friday 15th July 2011.
As we rapidly approach the ending of this epic saga, HP4U has an entensive back catalogue of unseen photo's and behind the scenes images that we have held back...... until now! Keep checking back to HP4U.co.uk - I guarantee we will deliver some amazing exclusives.
HP4U the site which brings the news that YOU really want to hear FIRST!
Hold on tight guys, the fun is just about to start!
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