| Harry Potter and the amazingly similar American rival, Percy Jackson |
A dyslexic boy demi-god called Percy Jackson could be a rival to the Harry Potter franchise. Percy is the hero of a series of books updating the Greek myths for 21st century America, by a Texan former teacher, Rick Riordan, that have sold nearly ten million copies worldwide. The first film adaptation arrives on Friday.
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| Harry Potter star Emma Watson is Hollywood's highest-paid actress |
19-year-old Harry Potter star Emma Watson has been named Hollywood's highest-paid female star. Watson is said to have raked in £20 million last year. Her co-star Daniel Radcliffe was placed sixth on the overall list, with his 2009 earnings put at more than £25m. Another Harry Potter star, Rupert Grint, was 15th on the list.
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| Inside Wizarding World of Harry Potter |
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open this spring, with Universal still to confirm the exact date. But fans are hoping expecting it to be sooner rather than later with a host of new adverts being released to plug the theme park. The official website has been updated and fans were given the chance to experience an interactive map of the theme park.
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| Wednesday, February 3, 2010 |
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| Video: The first commercial for Harry Potter World |
Wow. Take a look at this, fresh from post-production, the first commercial for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, which isn't due to air on television until during the Super Bowl on Sunday. If you're a Harry Potter fan, don't be surprised if watching this commercial really makes you want to go there.
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| Half Blood Prince honored by UK film distributers |
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince was named Film of the Year at the RAAM awards in London on Wednesday. The RAAM awards honor the best in the U.K. and Irish film distribution biz. "Despite the recession, the U.K. and Irish cinema had a fantastic year," said Roger Pollock, member of the RAAM awards board.
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| Warner Bros. confirms 3D release of Deathly Hallows part I |
Warner Bros. has confirmed previous reports that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 will be getting the 3D treatment, but no official announcement has been made for Part 2. As the film is already well into filming, it will be converted to 3D, as opposed to being filmed for the technology.
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| Robert Pattinson to appear on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon |
According to reports, there is a good chance that Robert Pattinson will be a guest star on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Web site Gossip Cop says "it's close to a done deal". Pattinson has become a subject of jokes by Jimmy Fallon for his role in Twilight in several viral spoof videos on the show that were called "Rob Bothered."
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| Mattel creates special J.K. Rowling doll |
has created a doll version of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. The one-of-a-kind doll, which will not be for general sale, is on display in Mattel's showroom at the world's largest toy fair in Germany. Mattel says the doll reflects the company's belief that serves as a role as an aspirational role model for girls.
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| Monday, February 1, 2010 |
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| Wizarding World of Harry Potter ticket prices and expansion plans |
One thing fans excited to visit Universal's depiction of the beloved Harry Potter world can expect is something to look forward to: no price hike for Islands of Adventure. Park officials said Wizarding World is basically just one of the Islands in Islands of Adventure, not its own theme park. Because of that, it means no extra ticket to gain admittance.
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| Bill Nighy to be next Doctor Who/Harry Potter crossover |
Bill Nighy, who is set to appear in the final Harry Potter film as new Minister of Magic Rufus Scrimgeour, is also expected to appear in an episode of Doctor Who's fifth series. The other latest Dr. Who/Harry Potter connection, is of course the next to latest Dr. Who, was played by David Tennant, who was also Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
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| Emma Watson launches new eco-friendly clothing line |
Fresh off her modeling gigs with fashion power-houses Chanel and Burberry, Emma Watson has now teamed up with eco-friendly clothing company People Tree for a Spring/Summer 2010 fashion line. She told Vogue UK, "I decided to work with People Tree to put together a collection I could be proud of in terms of both ethics and design."
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| Lego Harry Potter to be released in May |
Lego Harry Potter: Years 1-4 will be getting a May release date. The Lego series of games have been highly popular, it helps that Legos have a universal cool factor. What boy didn't grow up playing with Legos? Expect years 5-7 to arrive sometime in the near future as Harry makes the transition to the world of Lego.
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| Percy Jackson fights many-headed monster in new clip |
Fox 2000 Pictures has shared another sneak peek to Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, bringing out the battle scenes. In a new clip titled "Hydra", Percy Jackson is seen releasing his power to get rid the ugly creature which tries to attack him and his friends with its fire breath.
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| Thursday, January 28, 2010 |
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| Wizarding World of Harry Potter already disappointing |
So the Wizarding World of Harry Potter hasn't even opened yet, it's due to at some point this spring, and we're already disappointed. A "sneak peek" of Universal's new theme park is offered in today's USA Today, and the whole process is tedious and annoying. Thankfully, the actual USA Today article reveals more about the place.
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| Revealed: Hidden Magic Inside Harry Potter Wizarding World Map |
Universal Orlando Resort has partnered with USA Today to offer a new way to view the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. An augmented-reality map found in Thursday's paper offers a virtual sneak peek of the upcoming park with the aid of a webcam. Holding the map in front of a webcam reveals a bird's-eye view of Harry Potter's new world.
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| More pictures: Wizarding World of Harry Potter |
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando is wedged between Jurassic Park and Lost Continent. Right now, you can Hogwarts from nearly every so-called island, as new photos demonstrate. Since our last visit: Hogwarts with less scaffolding, and more snow tops in Hogsmeade.
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| Julie Walters talks about her part in the final Harry Potter films |
In a new interview in the UK, Julie Walters, who play Ron's mum Molly Weasley in the Harry Potter films, talks about what's coming up in the final two films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. She talks about her big scene, and what was fun for her. She also talks about how she will miss the young Harry Potter actors.
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| Warner Bros. to buy Leavesden Studios |
Warner Bros. has applied for permission to purchase and refurbish the U.K.'s Leavesden Studios, which it currently leases. This secures Leavesden's future once the final installment in the "Harry Potter" franchise wraps this year. Other Warner Bros. pics shot at Leavesden include "The Dark Knight" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
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| Tuesday, January 26, 2010 |
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| Deathly Hallows films will be released in 3D |
Early 3D-conversion tests on Warners' remake of "Clash of the Titans" have gone so well that, combined with boosted enthusiasm for 3D in the wake of the "Avatar" tsunami, unconfirmed reports say that the Burbank studio has decided to release not only "Titans" but also the two-part "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" in 3D.
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| First high-res peek at Hogwarts in Orlando |
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be revealed in Orlando in 2010. Now on internet is the first official pic of Hogwarts from the park, expected to house the flagship attraction of the World of Harry Potter which, as the press release puts it, "uses ground-breaking technology to bring the magic, characters and stories of Harry Potter to life."
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| Myleene Klass excited to spend day on the Harry Potter set |
Classical musician and TV presenter Myleene Klass was excited when she got to spend the day on the set of the new Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. She took her two-year-old daughter Ava along with her when a pal provided her with an access-all-areas pass to go backstage.
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| Percy Jackson coming to theaters in February |
Devotees of the Percy Jackson books are gearing up to see their hero as a feature film. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief premieres in theaters on February 12. Director Chris Columbus is no stranger to bringing blockbuster books for young people to the big screen, having overseen the first two installments of the Harry Potter series.
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| Monday, January 25, 2010 |
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| Harry Potter gets an extension in Boston |
Due to its overwhelming popularity, Boston's Museum of Science announced today that it is extending the run of "Harry Potter: The Exhibition" by one week, now ending on Feb. 28. It is "full of such remarkable artistry and detail, new visitors will be inspired by the creativity that went into bringing a magical world to life," the museum director said.
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| Director David Yates talks about Deathly Hallows Part II |
David Yates has talked about the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" films, comparing parts I and II, and why part II will be exciting. Emma Watson has shared her thoughts about the next installment of "Harry Potter" film franchise, claiming it is different from the previous movies.
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| Video: Harry Potter fans in England bid for Quidditch league |
Students at the University of Nottingham want to establish a British Quidditch league based on the Harry Potter stories. The sport is already popular in universities in the United States but has yet to be taken seriously in England. Law student George Carter said, "I think it's time it came over to these shores especially as Harry Potter is from Britain."
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| Gary Oldman turns back to chapter one |
For a new generation, Gary Oldman's the actor who always plays a nice guy, as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter movie series and Lt. Gordon in Batman Returns and The Dark Knight. His younger fans get to see another side of Oldman in The Book Of Eli, which opened to a healthy box office of $32.8 million US in North American theatres.
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| Ronan Keating auditions for The Hobbit |
Irish singer Ronan Keating is hoping to launch an acting career after auditioning for a part in The Hobbit: Part 1. The Boyzone star is hoping to relocate to America to transition into films. But if his plan succeeds, he may end up having to pack up once again for New Zealand, where Guillermo del Toro's Lord of the Rings prequel is set to be filmed.
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| Friday, January 22, 2010 |
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| Brandeis students live in Hogwarts dorm |
Usen Castle, built in 1928, is the oldest building on Brandeis campus. The castle is full of dead ends and hallways that lead to nowhere. Student Rachael Pass hopes to live in the Castle during her sophomore year because it reminds her of Hogwarts. "The courtyard is the perfect place to practice my Quidditch skills," Pass said.
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| The Harry Potter economy |
J.K. Rowling not only created an industry, she has also transformed Hollywood. The first company to be transformed was Bloomsbury, a London publishing house. Then Heyday Films, a young London production outfit who was looking for books that could be turned into films. Next year "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" will open in Florida.
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| More modelling contracts beckon Emma Watson |
Emma Watson may be poised to steal Kiera Knightley's crown as the most in-demand Brit actress-model. Having been chosen for a second season as the face of Burberry, Harry Potter star Watson could rake in the profits from other luxury brands, experts predict. Watson's first campaign for Burberry sent sales shooting up by 12%.
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