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Will Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Be Nominated for Best Picture?
1 year ago
It’s beloved by critics and by fans. It’s broken multiple box office records. And, gosh darn it, the film made most of the THG staff cry.
But does that mean Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 will be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards?
The Oscars has changed its nomination policy over the last few years; first expanding from five Best Picture nominees to 10; and now not setting a quota for the category.
But does Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 cast a wide enough net to qualify? Might Academy members still view it as too kid-friendly of a franchise? View
More >The Harry Potter Franchise: Seven Movies in Seven Minutes!
1 year ago
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows hits theaters today. Perhaps you’ve heard. Perhaps you’ve read the incredible reviews.
And perhaps you’re being dragged to see it by a significant other and have no clue what any of this Muggle, Gryffindor or Horicrux talk is all about. Fear not. The Fine Brothers are here for you.
Dressed in Harry Potter garb, these fast-talking siblings take seven minutes in the following video to rundown the entire franchise. Never feel left out of a conversation about the sorting hat again! Watch and enjoy…
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More >Christopher Columbus Says Goodbye to Harry Potter
1 year ago
He’s not as well known as Daniel Radcliffe or Emma Watson, but he’s played as critical a role in the Harry Potter franchise as anyone.
So, how does Christopher Columbus – the director of the first two installments, and producer of the third – feel about the conclusion of this series, which officially gets underway with the Friday release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
It’s “surreal,” Columbus told our friends at Movie Fanatic.
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“People say, well did you know when you were casting these kids that it would be such a success?
More >Emma Watson Movie Premiere Fashion: What’s Her Best Look?
1 year ago
Yesterday, Emma Watson went up against Harry Potter co-star Evanna Lynch in an intense Fashion Face-Off.
Today, the talented young star is taking on an even more difficult opponent: herself!
Watson first attended the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in an Oscar de la Renta gown. She then slipped into a shimmering Elie Saab Haute Couture cocktail dress for the after-party. Compare the two below and decide on your favorite:
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Reviews: Sensational!
1 year ago
You’ve read the interviews, you’ve seen the trailers, you’ve counted down the days until the July 15 release.
Now, only one question remains: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows actually any good? In a word, according to a handful of movie critics, YES. Check out their sterling reviews below…
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Clip – Harry vs. Voldemort
An outstanding capper to the most lucrative film franchise of all time. – The Hollywood Reporter
This is monumental cinema, awash with gorgeous tones, and carrying an ultimate message that will resonate with every viewer, young or
More >Daniel Radcliffe Admits to Alcohol Problem
1 year ago
In Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe uses various spells to thwart Voldemort and the Death Eaters.
While filming this franchise, though, the young actor recently admitted he relied on a different kind of foreign entity: alcohol.
“I became so reliant on alcohol to enjoy stuff,”
Pottermore: What is J.K. Rowling’s New Project?!
1 year ago
This and the final Harry Potter trailer in the same 24 hours? In. Sanity.
Pottermore, a new, mysterious website connected to Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling, has fans into a frenzy. Mostly because no one knows what it is.
Whatever Pottermore is, we’ll have to wait until June 23 to find out.
J.K. Rowling will be making an announcement about it then. So far, all we can tell you is that it’s not another book, but “Rowling’s new project.”
Pottermore is shrouded in mystery and excitement.
A special Pottermore-themed YouTube page is already counting down the seconds as we speak, teasing “The
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows First Look: Harry vs. Voldemort
1 year ago
While Twihards are buzzing over the first official trailer for Breaking Dawn, Harry Heads also have a reason to be excited today.
At last night’s MTV Movie Awards, Emma Watson appeared on stage and presented a special first look at the final chapter in this historic chapter. It will hit theaters on July 15, and it shouldn’t serve as any major spoiler to reveal that it will focus on a showdown between The Boy Who Lived and The Dark Lord.
Check out the following video to watch a confrontation between these enemies:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Clip – Harry vs. Voldemort
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Water for Elephants Clip: Robert and Reese!
2 years ago
First, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now, Water for Elephants.
On the same day we were treated to our first sneak peek at the final installment of everyone’s favorite boy wizard, Robert Pattinson appeared on MTV and provided the online universe with a clip of his upcoming drama.
Joking that he only acts alongside “hot” girls, Robert then introduced the following sneak peek. Water for Elephants opens on April 22.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2: First Look!
2 years ago
Speaking on the final installment of the Harry Potter franchise, Rupert Grint said this week: “The reason they’re on this journey is much bigger than any one of them. It has to come to a head at some point.”
And come to a head it does on July 15, when Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 premieres.
In the following sneak peek, we see Hogwarts bursting into flames, along with Harry and Voldemort going wand-to-wand. We also hear these words from Grint’s Ron: “This is it, really. This is the end of the line.”
How will it all end? We’ll find out this summer. Check out a couple clips
More >Emma Watson taking ‘time out’ from Brown University
2 years ago
(HMG Celebrity News) – Harry Potter star Emma Watson says she’s taking a break from her studies at Brown University to focus on her career. The 20-year-old made the announcement on her official website yesterday that she will be postponing her studies until the release of the final “Harry Potter” installment saying:
“As you know, I love Brown and I love studying pretty much more than anything, but recently I’ve had so much to juggle that being a student and fulfilling my other commitments has become a little impossible,” Watson wrote.
She added: “I’ve decided to take a bit of time off to
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Gregory Brothers Add Their Autotuned Flair To Oscars 2011
2 years ago
The Gregory Brothers, the guys who brought us the Antoine Dodson auto-tuned viral hit “Bed Intruder” have put their skills to use once again, this time targeting the 2011 Oscar awards show.
The brothers have mixed together several movies, including hits; The Social Network, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I.
Here’s the full auto-tuned special:
It sure does make the music industry look pretty silly when videos like this surface that actually make regular talking seem like semi-decent singing. I particularly like how Justin Timberlake seemed to have a
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Emma Watson to Fans: Happy Christmas!
2 years ago
Emma Watson has taken a few moments away from her Horcrux search to send a message to Harry Potter fans around the world.
The actress, who attends Brown University and seems as grounded as any child star could possibly be, has recorded the following video and sent out a stream of holiday wishes to fans.
Watch it now and then chime in: What did you think of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
Harry Potter Collects $125.1 Million In Opening Weekend, Over $300 Million Worldwide
2 years ago
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 is officially the sixth highest opening weekend movie of all time, taking in an impressive $125.1 million during it’s opening extended weekend, just short of this year’s top movie Iron Man 2 which took in just under $130 million during it’s open weekend take.
According to current numbers the Harry Potter flick took in $330.1 million worldwide since Friday’s midnight shows.
While the movies numbers were impressive, they did not include 3D ticket sales which were not made available for opening weekend, sales which could have added $20-$25 million in
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