In honor of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I DVD release, the films stars reunited for a press day in NYC. When we sat down with Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) and Michael Gambon (Dumbledore), it wasn't long before the funny British actors were reminiscing about their favorite scenes and sharing stories about watching the kids grow up. They even revealed some anecdotes about what it was like behind the scenes: apparently, prankster Gambon had some fun with a fart machine. Watch!
The final chapter in the wizarding world of Harry Potter will come to a close with this Summer's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II, but there still might be a few stories left to tell. David Heyman and David Baron, who produced the Potter films, have been busy compiling footage behind the scenes to make a documentary entirely devoted to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It sounds like an interesting peek behind the curtain, taking a look at what the actors are like between takes and how grueling the process can be. I'm always game for more Potter goodness, but with no word on when we'll get to see the finished product, who knows if fans of the series will still care when the documentary arrives. Where do you stand — would you watch a documentary about the making of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
Spring promises more than just warmer temperatures and longer days: it also means that the season of major blockbusters is just around the corner. In case you haven't heard, sequels are all the rage this year, and today we're treated to brand-new posters of two of the most anticipated franchise films. On the left we have the new one-sheet for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II, which really illuminates the the theme of the final chapter — that Harry and Voldemort will go nose to non-nose for one final battle. On the right we have The Hangover Part II, featuring the downtrodden wolf pack (Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms), and the drug-dealing monkey we've already heard so much about. Bradley Cooper himself promised that we'd see a longer trailer this Friday, but until then, deduce what you will from this new photo.
ABC Family takes a behind-the-scenes look at the very final day of filming of the Harry Potter movie franchise. Watch Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint dive into a pile of pillows in their last moments ever as Harry, Hermione, and Ron.
Spring is almost here, but my mind's already in Summer mode, due in part to the arrival of the season's major blockbusters. Not least of which is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, the final chapter in the long-running Potter franchise. Almost a year ago, we saw a trailer that featured footage from both Deathly Hallows films, and I've been dying for another peek at the second part ever since. Luckily, we're getting a special treat today in the form of a new featurette — not only does it give us another look at those final battle scenes in the movie, but we also hear the cast reveal their own feelings about the final act. (Spoiler alert: they think it's going to be awesome.)
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If the movies of the past couple of years are any indication, people love a good bromance. Big-screen friendships between men procure both laughs and heartwarming moments, from comedies like Hot Tub Time Machine to more dramatic films like The King's Speech. Which of these dude buddies were your favorite of 2010?
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I came out last week and features the former scrappy kid wizards battling evil as maturing teenagers (including one surprisingly buff Ron Weasley). And just like the book, this movie reflects the world that the characters are living in: dark, gloomy, and a bit scary. I thought it was one of the best movies in the series, but as an adult with no kids I started wondering how parents would react to the film. While the movie's tone didn't deter Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, who took their son to the film's New York premiere earlier last week, do parents think that it is appropriate for children?
The latest Harry Potter film is the third to be rated PG-13 (reasons include, among others, a naked fantasy kiss!). Similar to the Twilight series, the atmosphere of this latest installment — much like last year's Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince — is more mature than the first few, but at what age do you think it is okay for children to watch it? Did you see it with your family over the weekend?
Child actors are known for being precocious; after all, they have to be professional and show up for work while other kids their age are still playing in the sandbox. The characters in the Harry Potter films are no different. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint have been playing Harry, Hermione, and Ron for a full decade — pretty much half their lives.
In honor of the release of the first half of the last installment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, we've gathered quotes these three have said about living and acting in the spotlight over the years. Take this quiz to see if you know which Harry Potter kid said it!
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To celebrate today's release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, let's take a peek at animals that got into the Hogwarts spirit over the years. While Fang isn't featured in the latest flick, there are plenty of other pups that show their love instead.
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