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Here is some footage of the next Harry Potter Movies.. Deathly Hallows part 1 & 2..

It's only about 4 seconds long.. but fans are going crazy..

4 seconds video footage from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows film set (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s09lqfSU2tQ#)

Thanks Kenny - Looking forward to this one.

Here's another longer teaser trailer.. this will be on the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Bluray that comes out next Tuesday.. It's quick and the quality isn't that great.. but it looks good.

Deathly Hallows Sneak Peak (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXT0aZ-NC3g#)

Looks great!  I'm really looking forward to this set of movies.  I think that book is my favorite.

Teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt.1

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00029883.html (http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00029883.html)

Quote from: Geekyfanboy on January 05, 2010, 09:19:47 PM
Teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt.1

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00029883.html (http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00029883.html)

Can't wait for this.  Love this book and this set of films are going to be 'bloody amazing!'

Looks awesome!

Shown during the MTV Movie Awards show tonight...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows trailer y las reliquias de la muerte MTV movie awards 2010 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy80kAIhWDM#)

Wow - can't wait!  I'll have to a do a re-read now.

It feels like an age since the last one appeared. I'm looking forward to these.

Quote from: Feathers on June 07, 2010, 04:15:23 AM
It feels like an age since the last one appeared. I'm looking forward to these.

Just last summer I think.  The last book I think is my favorite so I'm really excited for the last two films.

Here's a HD version of the latest trailer that played on MTV. To get HD you'll have to click on the clip and go to the YouTube website.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Official Trailer) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKQGesrF9y4#)

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh Kenny - I hope you've seen this new trailer!  It's wicked!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Official HD Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hXH0Ackz6w#)

Wow, that brings some chills to your spine.

King

Quote from: Rico on June 29, 2010, 04:40:06 PM
Oh Kenny - I hope you've seen this new trailer!  It's wicked!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Official HD Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hXH0Ackz6w#)

I was driving through Montana when it was released.. had to wait seven hour before watching it.. but man was it worth it.. I downloaded to my netbook and have played it over and over the past few days.. I so can't wait for these final movies.

We just got Harry Potter Lego: Years 1-4 for the Wii (the kids are devouring it now).

Check out the new teaser poster for the next Harry Potter movies..

Wow.. it's amazing.. I'm so looking forward to these movies.

BTS of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from ABC Family

ABC Family's first look at Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV4a1hmAjYE#)

They had a screening over the weekend in Chicago and some very lucky fans got to see an unfinished version of Deathly Hallows part 1. There are quite a few reviews out there but this is by far the most detailed one I have read yet. WARNING!!!! there are major spoilers, I mean if you read the book you already know the story.. but still this is a very detailed account of the scenes in the movie.

[spoiler]The movie opens with an extreme closeup of Grufus Scrimgeour's (minister of Magic) as he's giving a very haunting press conference about all the dangers and horror going around in the wizarding world. The scene zooms out as it turns into a picture in a newspaper. We see the Dursleys packing up, leaving Harry behind, and their house in Pivot Drive completely empty. There's another scene that starts out with Hermione looking worried in her bedroom. The filmmakers then decided to show Hermione hexing her parents to forget their current lives and move to Australia. After she does this, she also makes all images of her disappear from the pictures in their house. This scene was very well done and was one of my favorites in the whole movie. It was very effective because it quietly communicated the dread wizards were feeling due to Voldemort. There's a shot in the trailer of Hermione walking towards what looks like a church. She's not really heading there. It's just part of a shot of her walking down her street, as the camera pans up to reveal the titles. One thing to note about that: since the movie score isn't completed yet, they were using a variety of music from other movies, they had some music from Harry Potter, but I would say most of it sounded very much like a Hans Zimmer score. It was a little bizarre to see the Harry Potter And the Deadly Hallows title set to one of the most recognizable cues from The Dark Knight score.


If I recall correctly, we then see a shot of Snape arriving at Malfoy Manor, where there's a very chilling sequence of Voldemort explaining to the death eaters about the shared core between his wand and Harry's. The Hogwarts teacher who had been captured and tortured can be seen floating above the table throughout the whole scene. We also get a very intense exchange between Voldemort and Lucius Malfoy, when Voldemort asks for his wand in order to be able to kill Harry. The actor who portrays Lucius does a good job of selling the internal humiliation Lucius feels as his wand is taken away. Then Voldemort brings the teacher forwards, and shortly after she pleads for Severus' help, she is killed.


We then cut to Harry waiting for the Order of the Phoenix to arrive. One of the things that I was very impressed with in the movie was how despite it being the darkest Harry Potter movie of all, it also had a lot of light hearted humorous parts. The seven Harrys scene is one of the best examples of this. As we see the decoys taking the polyjuice potion, the camera pans 360 degrees around the real Harry seeing all of them transforming. After, when they are changing, there's a very funny moment when they're all commenting on Harry's eyesight, and Fleur comments how hideous she is as she takes of her bra. The sight gag of Dan Radcliffe taking off a bra got a lot of laughs from the audience. The scene plays out pretty much like the book, with the big exception of Harry and Lupin not having the heated argument they have in the book. In fact, Tonks' pregnancy is brushed aside. It was a little frustrating if you've read the book, because they didn't just omitted it, but literally brushed it aside: just as Tonks is about to make her announcement, Mad-Eye pushes her aside and discusses how important it is to move Harry. Mundungus Fletcher is briefly introduced without much background in this scene, though it is established that he's forced to be there and that he's a sketchy character.


Right before they leave, we see the scene of Harry releasing Hedwig from his front door, as seen in the recent publicity shots that have been circling around the web. The chase scene that follows is very exciting, though it mostly focuses on Harry and Hagrid (who is stupefied or paralyzed shortly after the chase begins, leaving Harry to fend for himself). The chase itself is very exciting, and takes place high in the sky, and on the street level, including a sequence through a tunnel that has the motorcycle doing a loop and Harry tippy-toeing on a truck as he hangs on for dear life. Hedwig's death is a big change from the book; and one, I think is an improvement. Instead of the Death Eaters finding out who the real Harry is because he used Expelliarmus, they find out because Hedwig is flying close to him protecting him. In the movie, as Harry's about to get hit with a death curse, Hedwig gets in the way and gets killed. Hagrid wakes up as they enter the protected area by the Weasley's and one by one the Order of the Phoenix arrives. We do not see Mad-Eye's death, it is only mentioned that he was killed after Fletcher escaped. The scene where Lupin grabs Harry for questioning is identical to the book, and translated great to the screen.


After, there's a short scene of Harry trying to leave and Ron convincing him to stay for the wedding. We later see them putting up the wedding tent as Rufus Scrimgeour arrives to read the last will of Dumbledore. I thought the scene was very interesting, and the filmmakers made a very good effort of trying to maintain the relevance of the items Dumbledore left them throughout the movie. The golden snitch is usually seen flying around Harry at various points in the film, Ron's illuminator is used several times. The Tales of Beedle the Bard are kind of ignored upfront, but obviously play a large part later on in the film.


The biggest change in the wedding scene is that Harry attends without any disguise. We see cameos from some old characters like Madam Maxine and Victor Krum (who dances with Hermione as Ron jealously watches in the background). This is also where we meet Mr. Lovegood, who was perfectly cast and portrayed. The camera purposely focuses on his necklace, but nothing is mentioned about it. We do not learn its significance until later, and there is no argument between him and Krum.Then there's a short, but good conversation between Harry, Aunt Muriel and Elphias Doge in which some exposition is given to Dumbledore's past. The actress playing Aunt Muriel makes a very good job at teasing Harry for not knowing Dumbledore. The wedding is cut short by the Patronus announcing the fall of the Ministry and the impending arrival of the Death Eaters. After a chaotic exit, we see the trio go into the coffee shop, where they are attacked by another pair of Death Eaters. There's a nice bookend sequence here where Hermione uses the same memory charm on one of the Death Eaters that she used on her parents.


The Grimmauld place sequences are very shortened compared to the ones in the book. The trio discovers that RAB is Regulus Black very quickly and there's no doubt it's him who took the locket. Harry then finds Krecher and sends him after Mundungus Fletcher when he finds out he stole the locket. The whole subplot with the dual portraits in Grimmauld place and the Hogwarts Headmaster's office was cut. There's short sequence at Diagon Alley, where we see Fletcher hiding from people (and the first sighting of the Harry Potter Undesireable #1 poster). The movie then cuts to Harry, Ron and Hermione sitting around a table, when they hear a noise, then they notice Mundungus Fletcher with Kreacher hanging around his neck. Then, in what got one of the biggest reactions from the audience, Dobby greets Harry Potter as the camera pans to show him dangling from Fletcher's leg. After a quick interrogation, they realize they need to go to the Ministry.


The Ministry sequence plays out almost exactly like the book. I have to say, seeing people flush themselves down a toilet to get there was very funny, especially because when we first see the bathroom, every stall has a line of people constantly going in but no one coming out. One thing that stood out is that the filmmakers were going to great extents to draw comparisons between the crusade against Muggles and Nazis. The statue at the entrance of the Ministry has been replaced by one of Muggles being crushed to death by wizards. Later, when Harry enters Umbridge's office, we see workers making anti-muggle propaganda that looks almost exactly like Nazi propaganda. The guards at the ministry even have red bands around their arms, similar to Nazis. This was a little jarring for me even if it was also very strongly implied in the books, mostly, I think because of how visually obvious it is. The effects from their escape out of the ministry were very unfinished, but they include a run-in with Dementors in the court room, and some back and forth spell casting with Ministry storm troopers. Finally, we see them apparate in the wilderness, and Ron's arm being severely hurt, which puts him out of commission for a while, and sets the stage for his jealousy and eventual leaving.


After that, the movie slows down quite a bit, as we enter the scenes set when Harry, Ron and Hermione walk around in the wilderness. I was afraid that the movie was going to have the same pacing problems as the book had during these sequences, and I was not proven wrong. These scenes tend to drag a bit, especially because the first part of the movie is so full of action sequences. One thing that makes these scenes more interesting than the book's is that the locations they used to film these are absolutely stunning. Props to the location scouts for finding these places. Another big element in this set of scenes is the horcrux locket, and the effect it has on whoever wears it. In a way, these scenes almost feel like a Lord of the Rings homage, due to the constant wide shots of pretty landscapes and the similar ways in which the locket and the One ring affect whoever is wearing it.


It is interesting to note that, while Ron listens to his radio, the Potterwatch subplot is mostly overlooked. Since the movie is very much focused only on what Harry, Ron and Hermione are doing (think, for example, how in War of the Worlds or Signs we never really see what's going on in the outside world), I thought the underuse of Potterwatch was a missed opportunity to show how horrible things were out in the rest of the world.


The scenes of Ron arguing with Harry and Ron abandoning them were very well acted, in my opinion. The performances were all around the best in any of the Potter movies, especially from the main three characters.


After Ron leaves, Harry and Hermione decide to go to Godric's Hollow. The scene right when they arrive is another one of my favorite scenes from the movie. The setting and tone are very dark, like the rest of the movie, but it is contrasted with the snow and the caroling they hear from a nearby church. The scene when Harry finds his parent's tomb is as close to perfect as possible. A very creepy Bathilda Bagshot shows up at the cemetery and leads them to her house. Just as in the book, she does not speak in front of Hermione, and takes Harry upstairs, where she speaks to him in Parsel (a change from the book, where we do not learn that it's Parsel until later.) The effect of Nagini coming out of Bathilda were mostly incomplete. In particular, we saw what seemed to be a place holder for the most graphic scene of Bathilda's skin falling to the ground as Nagini comes out. What we saw were a couple of quick shots of her jumping out. Voldemort does not show up at Godric's Hollow before they disapparate out.


We see Harry having another of the dreams / shared memories he's had throughout the movie, bringing him one step closer to finding out about the elder wand. When he wakes up, Hermione tells him he's been out cold for a while. I can't remember if this is where this particular scene is placed in the movie, but the filmmakers added a very very good scene of Harry and Hermione setting the locket (and therefore, their worries) aside, and they have a very awkward, but touching dance in the tent. It was also one of my favorite scenes in the movie, because it brought some levity to all the bad moments they'd been through up to that point.


Afterwards, we see the scene of the Doe patronus leading Harry to Griffindor's sword, and the scene plays out much like the book, including a very dramatic reveal that it's Ron who rescues Harry from drowning in the freezing water. After they get Griffindor's sword, Harry opens the locket so Ron can destroy the Horcrux. When it opens, a massive creature that looks a little like the Smoke monster from Lost appears and tries starts taunting Ron with everything that made him leave in the first place. The sequence hits a high point with what I think will be one of the most talked about things in this movie: a silvery illusion Harry and Hermione are shown making out topless. Great acting by Rupert Grint in this scene.


After that, they decide to visit Mr. Lovegood, where they finally learn about the symbol of the Hallows. In an inspired choice by the filmmakers, we do not only hear the Tale of the Three Brothers as Hermione reads it, but also shown it through an animation sequence. It's a little tough to describe, but I'll try my best. It's a pretty barebones animation set against a simple background that looks like old and yellowed paper. The characters look basically like 3D animated stick figures, and almost like a scaled back version of something Tim Burton would do. Everyone I talked to thought that the sequence was a very clever way to get through a lot of exposition.


Another change from the book is that Mr. Lovegood calls the Death Eaters to his house by saying Voldemort's name outloud. (The taboo was mentioned by Ron earlier in the movie, but not really explained.) After they manage to escape the attack, they apparate immediately to where the snatchers are. They get chased down through the forest, shooting spells from their wands. The scene seemed to be shot with a hand held camera, and there was a lot of shaking and quick cuts, like a Jason Bourne chase sequence. The effects on this scene also looked like a work in progress, and there was no music (and since most of the movie had a temporary score, we don't know if they intentionally left no music for this sequence.) They get caught, but not before Hermione deforms Harry's face so that he's not recognized, and then they get taken to Malfor Manor.


Given that the movie was going to be split, I thought that the escape from Malfoy Manor would be emphasized more, and the action increased, so as to give the movie one final large action sequence before the cut. However, it seemed to go much faster than I anticipated. After Bellatrix notices Griffindor's sword, she keeps Hermione for torture and sends the rest of them to the dungeon. The torture scenes are very intense, but a lot of what makes the scene work is seeing the characters in the dungeon react to Hermione screaming in pain. Bellatrix cuts the word Mudblood into Hermione's forearm. Harry looks into the mirror shard (something he's been holding the entire movie, while looking at Dumbledore's eye the whole time), and soon after, Dobby apparates to help Harry. An interesting note is that Wormtail is stunned by Dobby but he does not die in the movie. Given how much I hate that character, I hope they're just saving it for the second part.


After they escape the dungeon, the confrontation and escape from the Manor goes very quickly. Dobby drops the chandelier, Harry dodges and wrestles Draco's wand from him (another interesting point is how Tom Felton played Draco with a lot of uncertainty of what's happening around him. In this sequence, for example, Draco barely puts up a fight with Harry for his wand, and the whole time, Draco has a conflicted look on his face). The scene ends with Dobby gathering everyone around him in order to apparate in Bill and Fleur's house. Before they leave, we see Bellatrix throw a knife at the group, and the whole scene is set in slow motion, so you see the knife flying towards Dobby, while at the same time we see the apparition portal opening up. We do not see what happens with the knife at this moment. Then the movie cuts to a beach, where Harry yells happily that they're all OK; until he notices that Dobby had been stabbed in the heart with the knife Beatrix threw. Dobby dies in Harry's arms, and he declares he wants to bury him traditionally, with no magic. This is the last we see of our heroes.


The final shot of the film is the only to take place in Hogwarts, (I didn't see the castle, but it is likely that it will be added later) and it's Voldemort flying towards Dumbledore's tomb, cracking it open, and taking the Elder Wand from his dead hands. The camera focuses on Voldemort's joyous face as he obtained the only Hallow he was looking for, the camera zooms out and we see he's conjuring up a massive and ominous cloud. The end.


I would say this is my favorite Harry Potter movie since Prisioner of Azkaban without a doubt. It is also the most faithful to the books since movies 1 and 2. I'm still conflicted about the split because it both feels appropriate and like an excuse to extend the series at the same time. The movie benefits from not having the action and narrative compressed like the last few movies, but at the same time, the cut feels a little artificial, especially if you've read the book. My biggest complaint with the split is that the movie ends shortly after we learn about the Hallows (and by extension, the reason for the title). That's the moment when the story moves away from the three characters trying to figure out the plot, to the characters having a good understanding about what's going on and what they need to do next. Because of this, the movie doesn't seem to have that strong a narrative compass as it could. Once both movies are out, it won't make sense to watch this part without watching part 2 shortly after, and in the meantime, this movie suffers a bit because of this.


Most of the omissions and changes from the book seemed to be either improvements, or changes that were made to simplify the narrative and avoid unnecessary exposition. The best example would be the change in the role of Hedwig at the beginning of the film. Keeping the Expeliarmus explanation would have added a lot of confusing exposition to the movie. The change allowed for a more streamlined narrative, and also for Hedwig's death to be more meaningful. They can also trim a little from the middle sequences in the forest. That part seemed to drag a little, just like in the book. However, these complaints are minor, and do not detract significantly from the film.


Overall, I believe the movie lived up to expectations, and it bodes well for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, since they got a lot of the exposition out of the way, they'll be able to make a more action packed and exciting movie. [/spoiler]

Entertainment Weekly has a great article about the next Harry Potter movie Deathly Hallows part 1.. WB released the pictures that were in that article.

Here's a few more

And the rest

I have that issue of Entertainment Weekly.  Good article with the main trio talking about their whole Potter experience over the years.

Wayyyyyyy too excited lol :D

Here are a few new pics I saw online.

I'm glad they decided to split this film into 2 parts, after listening to the audio book of the Deathly Hallows I remembered how much stuff happened, really looking forward to this final chapter on screen.

Quote from: Unit33 on August 31, 2010, 08:45:42 AM
I'm glad they decided to split this film into 2 parts, after listening to the audio book of the Deathly Hallows I remembered how much stuff happened, really looking forward to this final chapter on screen.

Yeah I think they could have split books 4 and on into two movies.. can't wait till Nov. for part one.

Empire magazine has an article about the next Potter movie and released some pictures.

I really like the cover.. may have to pick this up.

Wow, Bill Nighy!  I have re-read the last book.  I read it so quickly the day it came out..

This is going to be such a cool film. :D

If it's even 1/10th what the book was, it will be totally wicked cool.

Ha Ha! The part of Rufus Scrimgeour was written perfectly for Bill's acting style... Are the casting team that brilliant, or perhaps J.K actually had him in mind during the writing of the character? Ah well, this thing just gets more awesome.

OMG!!! Check it out.. the first TV spot for the next movie..

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 - TV Spot 1 (HD) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE5PrDSDZxo#ws)

They just released 15 new images from the new trailer today.. here are few... You can see all the pictures here.. http://www.heyuguys.co.uk/2010/09/22/15-new-trailer-images-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-i/ (http://www.heyuguys.co.uk/2010/09/22/15-new-trailer-images-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-i/)

The new trailer for part 1 comes out at 6pm PST

(http://www.heyuguys.co.uk/images/2010/09/HP7A-TR2-151.jpg)

(http://www.heyuguys.co.uk/images/2010/09/HP7A-TR2-076.jpg)

(http://media.mugglenet.com/i//movie7/prept1trailerrelease/dobby.jpeg)

USA Today released some more picture..

this is by far my favorite

(http://media.the-leaky-cauldron.org/gallery/films/DH/PreviewsPromosTrailer/dhMagicisMighttrailer/dhtrailer_magicismight_018.jpg)

Looking at Dobby there on the last picture did you know he is voiced by the actor Toby Jones otherwise k own as the Dream Lord in Doctor Who.

The new trailer is out for part 1 of Deathly Hallows

http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallows/ (http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallows/)

WOW!

I know.. I've watched it a few times now and it still gives me chills every time.. it's going to be amazing. It's also going to be hard because it's only half the story.

Argh... the queues for this at my local cinema are going to kill me.

Goose bump central after watching that

WB just released three new banners for the upcoming movie.

Seven new posters.. very gritty looking.. LOVE THEM!!!!

Here are the bad guys

Awesome posters, found these snaps earlier. the first one showing Scabior on the right (played by Nick Moran) and the second a ministry picture.

Two more posters were just released

No 3D for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
October 8, 2010

Warner Bros. Pictures just announced that the studio will not be releasing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 in 3D:

Warner Bros Pictures has made the decision to release "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1" in 2D, in both conventional and IMAX theaters, as we will not have a completed 3D version of the film within our release date window. Despite everyone's best efforts, we were unable to convert the film in its entirety and meet the highest standards of quality. We do not want to disappoint fans who have long-anticipated the conclusion of this extraordinary journey, and to that end, we are releasing our film day-and-date on November 19, 2010 as planned. We, in alignment with our filmmakers, believe this is the best course to take in order to ensure that our audiences enjoy the consummate "Harry Potter" experience.

Producer David Heyman said, "For 10 years, we have worked alongside Alan Horn and the studio, whose priority has always been to preserve the integrity of Jo Rowling's books as we have adapted them to the screen, and this decision reflects that commitment."

Director David Yates continued, "This decision, which we completely support, underscores the fact that Warner Bros. has always put quality first."

As scheduled, on July 15, 2011, we will deliver to conventional and IMAX theaters our final installment of the film franchise, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2," in both 2D and 3D formats.

Read more: No 3D for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=70520#ixzz11nI8GKpD (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=70520#ixzz11nI8GKpD)

YAY!!!! sense prevails. :D

Thanks goodness - no 3D!  Woot!

Don't think Kenny or anyone posted this promo pic yet.  Really nice one of Hermione.

More posters...

How many posters have they made for this?  Remember the days when there would be only one or two posters for a movie?  ;)

In joke for us Brits I'd just like to say " hello to Jason Issacs"

Now, I like this poster quite a bit.

Yeah that was one of there earlier posters.. it's very cool.

I think they are going a little crazy here with posters but here are a few more

Yes - they are beyond crazy with the posters.  ;)

New TV spot

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows TV Spot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8LdCcphEsA#)

Oh come on, how awesome is that. Goosebump heaven.

Eight.. that's right Eight new TV spots WB just released..

More new footage.... gives me chills.. so can't wait for this new movie.

http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/7/vLcLyhE5mr4 (http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/7/vLcLyhE5mr4)

http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/6/VO2QXFzpSlw (http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/6/VO2QXFzpSlw)

http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/5/wodrP0Dj79E (http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/5/wodrP0Dj79E)

http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/4/c4-yP8_H0wg (http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/4/c4-yP8_H0wg)

http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/3/db-b2p6S7ac (http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/3/db-b2p6S7ac)

http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/2/FYgBGiFeKx8 (http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/2/FYgBGiFeKx8)

http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/1/0oIv9NHXN_4 (http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/1/0oIv9NHXN_4)

http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/0/6q-o_KWrdZc (http://www.youtube.com/warnerbrospictures#p/u/0/6q-o_KWrdZc)

Just released a 2nd scene.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I SEVEN POTTERS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JdFSCGHUkM#ws)

Just enough to whet the appetite.

oooooo It is getting closer. :D

This is pretty cool.. watch the Potter kids age/morph right before you eyes.

Harry
http://www.ew.com/ew/video/0,,20431232_20438719,00.html?bcpid=657985662001&bclid=656484835001&bctid=660653849001 (http://www.ew.com/ew/video/0,,20431232_20438719,00.html?bcpid=657985662001&bclid=656484835001&bctid=660653849001)

Ron
http://www.ew.com/ew/video/0,,20431232_20438719,00.html?bcpid=657985662001&bclid=656484835001&bctid=660623102001 (http://www.ew.com/ew/video/0,,20431232_20438719,00.html?bcpid=657985662001&bclid=656484835001&bctid=660623102001)

Hermione
http://www.ew.com/ew/video/0,,20431232_20438719,00.html?bcpid=657985662001&bclid=656484835001&bctid=660653850001 (http://www.ew.com/ew/video/0,,20431232_20438719,00.html?bcpid=657985662001&bclid=656484835001&bctid=660653850001)

Here's a third scene that's been released.. sooooo good.

http://video.the-leaky-cauldron.org/video/1684 (http://video.the-leaky-cauldron.org/video/1684)

Gahh, hurry up already....Thanksgiving is going to be sooo sweet with this movie. 

Btw, awesome transformation videos Kenny, but Rupert has changed the most of the 7 movies.  Quite interesting really...

King

Wow.. they are releasing more and more clips.. Yahoo just released the Fourth clip.. and man is it tense.

http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/harry-potter-deathly-hallows.html?showVideo=1#movTitle (http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/harry-potter-deathly-hallows.html?showVideo=1#movTitle)

I've seen all of two trailer so far. That was more than enough to convince me to see it. Anything more would just piss me out and spoil the experience.

I don't really get all the pre-release posters and trailers on this film. It's almost like they are having to convince the viewing public to come to see it. They must have seen declining sales in the box office over the last few films and maybe larger sales on rentals and purchase of DVDs and Blu-rays and are trying to counteract that trend.

Kevin

Quote from: Ktrek on November 05, 2010, 09:26:24 PM
I don't really get all the pre-release posters and trailers on this film. It's almost like they are having to convince the viewing public to come to see it. They must have seen declining sales in the box office over the last few films and maybe larger sales on rentals and purchase of DVDs and Blu-rays and are trying to counteract that trend.

Kevin

Actually the last film made the most after the 1st film.. no decline.. .it's just how WB showcases this series. I for one love all the stuff.. just gets me even more excited to see it.

Ummm actually this site shows there has been a decline but not by much.

http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/series/HarryPotter.php (http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/series/HarryPotter.php)

Kevin

Um no if you look at the US numbers the last film made the 2nd most money after the 1st like I said.. and again worldwide the 5 & 6th films made about the same amount just below the 1st film.

Here's a 10 minute BTS with spolier clips and interviews from the cast.. it's from Holland so some of it isn't in English... but it's some very cool stuff.

Van Der Vorst Ziet Sterren - Harry Potter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GogN_8CN5E4#ws)

But when you adjust for budget the last film made a 100 million less.

Kevin

You win Kevin.. the Harry Potter movies are tanking the 800 to 900 million per movie is just horrible. Don't know why they continue to make these films.

Hmm, interesting that it went down until the 4th where it started going back up.  I always felt the 4th was the worst of the bunch....and wow, 250 million budget on the last film...can't figure out why that would be unless it was all the special effects they put in.

Still, #s are unsurprising.  Its popular, it makes $$, why not?  :)

King

Quote from: Geekyfanboy on November 05, 2010, 10:29:50 PM
You win Kevin.. the Harry Potter movies are tanking the 800 to 900 million per movie is just horrible. Don't know why they continue to make these films.

No need for sarcasm Kenny! I was just voicing an opinion about why Warner feels the need to put SO MUCH publicity into this film? I don't recall near this much preview material in any of the last films. Makes me wonder why? I know they are still making millions but with Warner it is never ever enough!

Kevin

Quote from: Ktrek on November 05, 2010, 10:40:23 PM

Quote from: Geekyfanboy on November 05, 2010, 10:29:50 PM
You win Kevin.. the Harry Potter movies are tanking the 800 to 900 million per movie is just horrible. Don't know why they continue to make these films.

No need for sarcasm Kenny! I was just voicing an opinion about why Warner feels the need to put SO MUCH publicity into this film? I don't recall near this much preview material in any of the last films. Makes me wonder why? I know they are still making millions but with Warner it is never ever enough!

Kevin

I guess in this economy, you can't be too sure.  Actually though, unless I'm missing something, this winter is going to be about as exciting as this summer was for movies....(not much).  Beyond Harry Potter I don't seem to recall much else being made.  I mean, compared to last year where I went to the movies almost once a week.  Although I guess they make up for it next year with a ton of blockbusters.

King

Kevin the reason why Warners is plugging this movie is they are learning from MGM's disasterous business sense. Hallows is a two parter and you really have to sell this. You will see the same with The Hobbit.
Also they know that fans young and old will buy the posters and get excited by new tv spots, it's called good marketing and excellent distribution tactics.

If only Handmade did this.

A couple thoughts on this.  First, the Potter films and books are MEGA-HUGE successes.  No one can deny that.  I think a few things are going on to account for the press (which actually I don't think is that much more than in the past - posters can be whipped up easily but actually only a few versions make it out to theaters).  This being part one of the last movie I think is part of it.  And they have the money to spend.  This is a successful series and I think they want to go out with a bang!  It does take a little more prodding these days to get people to actually go to the movies and not wait for the DVD.  In any case, these last two films will do great box office.  And I'm sure will be a great end to the Potter movie series.

Oh it's going to be awesome no doubt about it. I just need a baby sitter for the evening. Anybody? Anybody? Lol

One thing I do want to clarify and that is I love the Harry Potter films and have enjoyed every one of them! So, Kenny don't you even dare think I am just dissing your favorite films of all time because I am not. I am very much looking forward to seeing the next film on my one day off. I still do not understand why, in my opinion, there is this over the top promotion. I doubt it will generate that many extra box office sales. People are either ready and excited about the last two films or they are not. At my work place (Sam's Club which is mostly young people) they appear to care less about the latest film. Most are already burned out or outgrown the Harry Potter phenomenon and are ready for something new and exciting. Too bad we have nothing to offer them!

Kevin

Not really sure where you are seeing this "over the top" promotion Kevin.  I've seen a few commercials on TV now and that's about it.  Again, seems about the same as the other films to me.  I was at the movies just yesterday and saw one poster in one case in the coming soon area - again normal ad's just like a few other films.  Actually the theater had more "Tron - Legacy" stuff around.  Big cardboard lightcycles, large displays, etc.  Anyway, that's what I have been seeing.

We've had only a few adverts on TV, in fact i saw my first TV advert (actually on the TV not online) last night.
As for 'out growing' Potter i think thats just a minority. I mean, i'm an adult how can i out grow any kind of film. Kids i knew when the first film came out back in 2001 loved it and now they are 19 years old and still cant wait to see the new one, its one of these few franchises that are for kids and adults alike. Its not like a Hannah Montana thing.

A couple premiere pics from New York a few nights back.

I can't believe how GROWN UP they've gotten! Emma looks like a classy woman now, doesn't she? I cannot wait to see the movie! The book ROCKED! Joyce and I are going to the 9:10 am showing on Sunday!! YEAH! Kenny, did you like it? Was it as good as the book? Al

Okay I'm awake after going to bed around 4:30am this morning.. I'm not going to say much about Harry Potter 7 here yet.. I plan on doing a more detailed post on my blog. I will say that I LOVED it.. but was to be expected :) Can't wait to hear what others think.

Quote from: Geekyfanboy on November 19, 2010, 11:45:24 AM
Okay I'm awake after going to be around 4:30am this morning.. I'm not going to say much about Harry Potter 7 here yet.. I plan on doing a more detailed post on my blog. I will say that I LOVED it.. but was to be expected :) Can't wait to hear what others think.

Then Sunday can't come fast enough for me :)

King

I've got tickets for the 28th of December (yes December) as I want to support my local independant cinema. Can't wait to see it. :D

I'm waiting until I'm home next weekend to see it with Lynn.  Looking forward to it.

If you want to read my thoughts you can go here... there are spoilers.

http://geekyfanboy.blogspot.com/2010/11/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-pt1-my.html (http://geekyfanboy.blogspot.com/2010/11/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-pt1-my.html)

I'm heading there now :D

For anyone who's seen this, is it any more 'scary' than any of the others?

My 10 year old daughter has seen the other six and I'm quite happy for her to see this if it's on a par with them. It's a 12A over here which means it's legal for her to go (with me) but isn't advised. Personally I don't think she'll have a problem but any up front information would be helpful.

Quote from: Feathers on November 20, 2010, 10:34:43 AM
For anyone who's seen this, is it any more 'scary' than any of the others?

My 10 year old daughter has seen the other six and I'm quite happy for her to see this if it's on a par with them. It's a 12A over here which means it's legal for her to go (with me) but isn't advised. Personally I don't think she'll have a problem but any up front information would be helpful.

This is probably the darkest story in the series. I'll go and see it in the next day or so and give you a heads up.

Quote from: Feathers on November 20, 2010, 10:34:43 AM
For anyone who's seen this, is it any more 'scary' than any of the others?

My 10 year old daughter has seen the other six and I'm quite happy for her to see this if it's on a par with them. It's a 12A over here which means it's legal for her to go (with me) but isn't advised. Personally I don't think she'll have a problem but any up front information would be helpful.

It's tough for me to say.. depends on the maturity level of your 10 year old.

I mean it is still a Harry Potter story.

Quote from: Feathers on November 20, 2010, 10:34:43 AM
For anyone who's seen this, is it any more 'scary' than any of the others?

My 10 year old daughter has seen the other six and I'm quite happy for her to see this if it's on a par with them. It's a 12A over here which means it's legal for her to go (with me) but isn't advised. Personally I don't think she'll have a problem but any up front information would be helpful.

I am going to bring my 10 & 8 year old.  They have read the books and seen all the subsequent movies.  This one does look like it kicked things up a notch fright-wise..

Although it is the darkest of the series thus far, I don't think it's too bad to take your 10 year old. I think it should be ok...

She's now almost halfway through the book to prepare herself for what's to come. Given that it's only 'Part 1', halfway should be enough :)

Me and Emma Watson are dating.

Quote from: MSUFan on November 22, 2010, 10:45:18 AM
Me and Emma Watson are dating.

Cool. So, how did you land her? A stupify spell? :) Just kidding! Sort of. Well, not really. Ok, I am. Am I? I don't know.  Perhaps someone used a confoundus spell on me? Or did they???

Quote from: MSUFan on November 22, 2010, 10:45:18 AM
Me and Emma Watson are dating.

Possibly true but almost certainly not each other. :D

Okay, saw this one with the wife and loved it.

[spoiler]Feathers, there are few scenes that might be questionable for a young child to see in the movie. Two are deaths, the first happing in the first few minutes of the film and is quite brutal in how it goes down. The second near to the end of the movie and will be more emotional. There is a bit of non-revealing nudity and making out, but we know you brits are cool with that sort of thing. Oh and a little bit of use your imagination until the reveal torture.

Now, some kids will be fine with the scene with no problems, but for others, I would be surprised if there were a few nightmares.
[/spoiler]
For someone older, I don't see a problem. Again I loved the movie, but those are the parts that might be places of concern for some parents.

edit:  spoiler embedded some of the comments

Quote from: QuadShot on November 22, 2010, 10:50:51 AM

Quote from: MSUFan on November 22, 2010, 10:45:18 AM
Me and Emma Watson are dating.

Cool. So, how did you land her? A stupify spell? :) Just kidding! Sort of. Well, not really. Ok, I am. Am I? I don't know.  Perhaps someone used a confoundus spell on me? Or did they???

Your writing yourself into a loop.  Stop it!

;)

King

:) Help me King...I can't stop myself. Or can I? ;)

The movie was very good!!!  I saw it on midnight on Friday, then again on Saturday with friends, and then again on Sunday with my youth group.  Enjoyed it each time.  Now I have to wait for Part 2!!!  I hate waiting! :)

Just got back from seeing the movie with Lynn and our older son Stephen.  Really enjoyed it.  Can't say much in the open, since it's just out.  But read on if spoilers don't bug you, but I'll try and keep it pretty general.

[spoiler]I really liked the pace of this first part of the final movie.  It definitely feels less rushed and more detailed than previous films when they were more pressed for time.  Not as much cut from the book.  The music and the mood felt just right.  Great seeing all of our old favorites back again for one more go.  I especially enjoyed the relationship between the main trio and how they dealt with that so far and again it followed the book well.  I thought it ended at about the right point for the first part.

P.S.  If you are concerned about having little kids see this, you might want to preview it yourself first.  It does get intense in a few places for violence and a bit of sexual situation stuff too.  If this concerns you, go see it first and then decide.[/spoiler]

Can't wait for part two!

Another nice shot of the main trio in London.  More pics at the link below:

http://www.fanpop.com/spots/harry-potter/images/16880560/title/harry-potter-deathly-hallows-part-one-london-photocall-hq-photo (http://www.fanpop.com/spots/harry-potter/images/16880560/title/harry-potter-deathly-hallows-part-one-london-photocall-hq-photo)

Here the first photo of Neville from Deathly Hallows Part 2

I'll put in spoilers just in case

[spoiler]It's during the Battle of Hogwarts

(http://hpana-media.com/Movies/DH/dh2neville.jpg)[/spoiler]

One for Kenny, Mathew Lewis does look better without the false teeth and cardigans lol.

Yeah I've seen these photos of him.. he's grown into a very nice looking guy.

New pic out!

I thought that they did a great job with the first part. I hope that the second part is done well. I've been somewhat disappointed with some of the other films. There are parts I love and then parts I have no idea why they did the way they did. They either left out great parts or put in parts that weren't even in the book. I've read all the books and I have listened to most of then on CD. Jim Dale does an amazing job reading the books and creates the voices as he goes. If you haven't listened to them on CD, that's a definite must.

Here's looking forward to the last part of HP:TDH!

That's ever the story of films of books isn't it. Why they made th choirs they did. It's the curse of any reader with a halfway scent imagination, to have to watch someone else's envisionings on screen.

They've done well enough with this series but I'm glad they've taken the jump to two films for this one (now that I've seen the first one).

New pic and behind the scenes video....

Looks awesome!!!

P.S.  Kenny - you're slipping.  ;)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Behind the Scenes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-DWX3SGJfM#ws)

Quote from: Rico on March 18, 2011, 05:27:31 PM
New pic and behind the scenes video....

Looks awesome!!!

P.S.  Kenny - you're slipping.  ;)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Behind the Scenes (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-DWX3SGJfM#ws)

Sorry I've been watching this over and over since yesterday non-stop :)

I'm just looking through this post and I love the Snape pic! He's my favorite of course. He's quite an actor and has played some ruthless characters. I loved his entrance in the first movie where he just looks like he's flying into the room. In the book he's written to have a mustache and beard. I guess he would look too much like the Sherriff (sp?) if he had the sinister goatee. Snape is played out a lot harsher in the book and seems more in pain in the book than in the movies. I love Alan Rickman's Snape because he's played out with more feeling than the Snape in the books. But I do love how J.K. gives closure to his character in the last book. I really hope that they do Snape justice in his last scenes. Hope they do the memories. Of course it will probably get cut but since it's the last one, it should be done well.

Here's a deleted scene from part 1.. will be out on the DVD.

OMG... sooo goood

Deathly Hallows, Part 1 - Deleted Scene #1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-ROEIQ_31A#ws)

here is the first of what will be many posters for the final Harry Potter movie.

Great poster! I love the scene with Petunia. I wonder if there will be a deleted scene with Harry and Dudley saying good-bye. I loved their parting in the book. I really thought they left the Dursley's in the cold with the last movie. Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

I love the Snape poster. I so want to get that! Love Alan Rickman. They better do his last scene justice!

Hey Rico! Can you put some Harry Potter emoticons up?  ;D

Watch it while you can.. opening scene to part 2.. and other clips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNXfpiH2g4g&feature=player_embedded#at=159 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNXfpiH2g4g&feature=player_embedded#at=159)

Here's some just released pixs from DH part 2

Awesomeness!! Thanks Kenny!

Any word on the date for this one?

Quote from: Bromptonboy on April 18, 2011, 02:33:42 PM
Any word on the date for this one?

Oh yeah.. it's been announced for a while.. at least here in the US.. July 15th

Go Neville!

Zara...have you read the books?

Those pics I think are all in the latest Entertainment Weekly magazine.  There's a cover story on the movie and coverage of other summer films too.

Quote from: Rico on April 19, 2011, 08:31:01 AM
Those pics I think are all in the latest Entertainment Weekly magazine.  There's a cover story on the movie and coverage of other summer films too.

Yep.. you're correct Rico

Thought I'd mention it if anyone wants to pick up the magazine.  If you can find it in stores! ;)

Quote from: QuadShot on April 19, 2011, 07:51:10 AM
Zara...have you read the books?

Hi Quad...

Yes I've read all the books and I've listened from the fourth one on. Jim Dale reads them. I know that Stephen Fry reads the British version or at least he read the first one. Jim Dale's English too so I don't really get that. Jim Dale is great though. He's in the Book of World Records for doing 150 different voices.

Got the movie this weekend on Blue-Ray. The extras are pretty good. Started watching it last night with the extras as you watch the movie. Can't wait for the second part. All I can say is that I hope that they do Snape's part justice. I'm afraid his whole story will be cut a bit though. They devote almost a whole chapter about his involvement. I'm glad that J.K. gives him closure in the book.

Zara,
I read them too and I agree, I'm really hoping that they get that part right. It would really bulldoze the whole thing if they don't. And I love Jim Dale's version of the audio books. He's awesome. In fact, he used to narrate the TV Series Pushing Daisies. 

Zarabeth - be careful on revealing plot points out in the open on the forum.  Some people have not read the books and the movies are their way of learning what happens.  You can use the little spoiler button if you want to talk more about Snape or anything else.

Sorry Rico.

No problem.  I think with Harry Potter since the books have been out for a time now, there is this impression everyone knows the whole story.  But some people just don't read the books and only know the movies.  But once this summer is over, all will be out there.

I've just finished re-acquainting myself with the content of the first six books. I'm pretty well embedded in the film versions now, to the point where some of the story differences between to two came as quite a revelation.

I'm almost tempted to read Deathly Hallows for a third time before July.

Quote from: Feathers on April 23, 2011, 04:01:28 PM
I've just finished re-acquainting myself with the content of the first six books. I'm pretty well embedded in the film versions now, to the point where some of the story differences between to two came as quite a revelation.

I'm almost tempted to read Deathly Hallows for a third time before July.

Good idea.  That is the book that I rushed through - and didn't read as attentively - since I wanted to get the answers.  A more careful 2nd read is in order I think - or I'll get the audiobook.

They just released the official trailer for part two.. well France did.. so it's in French.

the US version will air on ABC family tonight between 7 and 9 pm.. I'm sure it will be online shortly after.

It's EPIC!!!! the music, the quick cuts, the scenes the show... gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes.. and I didn't understand a word they said.. can't wait to see the US version.

But if you're like me and can't wait.. you can watch it in French here..

http://www.cine.orange.fr/film/harry-potter-et-les-reliques-de-la-mort--2/bande-annonce (http://www.cine.orange.fr/film/harry-potter-et-les-reliques-de-la-mort--2/bande-annonce)

Here's the US Version

http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-trailer/570v6fx?cpkey=7b9ea6a7-c359-4d51-90d9-5440a34702b9 (http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-trailer/570v6fx?cpkey=7b9ea6a7-c359-4d51-90d9-5440a34702b9)

Looks bloody fantastic!

Oh man.. MSN pulled it.. guess they weren't suppose to release it yet.. it will be out later tonight if you missed it.

it's up on Apple in all it's HD Glory...

http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/wb/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallowspart2/ (http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/wb/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallowspart2/)

OMG.. apple.com just pulled the trailer.. there are lots of mis-communication going on.. I'm sure the link will work tonight after it airs on ABC Family

okay.. now they are just teasing me.. it's back up on apple.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 official trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcf6cwr9TnY#ws)

I got all tingly watching it! Can't wait!  :cheering

Another poster.

I knew I forgot to post this.. I downloaded it this morning then got busy at work..

I like how they no longer put in the title.. we all know it's Harry Potter

Hermione's turn.. I'm sure will get Ron's tomorrow

New TV spot...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 - TV Spot #3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ekum55SfUc#ws)

LOL!!

http://www.theonion.com/video/final-minutes-of-last-harry-potter-movie-to-be-spl,20528/ (http://www.theonion.com/video/final-minutes-of-last-harry-potter-movie-to-be-spl,20528/)

That clip from the Onion is funny!!!  :roflmao

Like I said.. here is Ron poster

Here's the latest poster

Neville has grown up!

Empire Magazine is doing an entire issue about Harry Potter.. here's a cool video..

Harry Potter in one word

http://bcove.me/48f3skvy (http://bcove.me/48f3skvy)

YAY Neville!!! :cheering

And here's another poster

Check this out.. it's an AMAZING Harry Potter mash up.. very well edited.. it's pretty incredible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbH0nbilYek&feature=player_embedded#at=224 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbH0nbilYek&feature=player_embedded#at=224)

At this point i would just like to say "Hello to Jason Issacs" (UK members will get that on eif you listen to Mayo and Kermode)

Quote from: Geekyfanboy on May 27, 2011, 10:30:23 AM
Check this out.. it's an AMAZING Harry Potter mash up.. very well edited.. it's pretty incredible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbH0nbilYek&feature=player_embedded#at=224 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbH0nbilYek&feature=player_embedded#at=224)

Awesome!!!

Another character poster..

Hey Kenny - how many HP7 part 2 posters do you think they have done so far?  I'm amazed at how many there are.  Do you think they actually print all these for theaters?

Quote from: Rico on May 30, 2011, 10:11:51 AM
Hey Kenny - how many HP7 part 2 posters do you think they have done so far?  I'm amazed at how many there are.  Do you think they actually print all these for theaters?

Well they have done the six character one so far.. and I think two regular ones. Yeah I think these are actual posters but for the theater I don't know... I remember a few movies back they did like 10 or so posters and at comic con they actual had all the full size posters there. So I do know they do make these posters.. maybe not in large quantities but they do make them.  Since this is the last time they'll be able to do this, I expected will get a few more before it's released in July.

Here's another character poster.. figured we'd see this one soon enough.

Oh yeah!!! He is so hot!!! Love Alan Rickman!!! Thought he was an awesome choice as Snape. Gotta get that poster. Are they available to buy?

He has a awesome vocal tone. Even when he was in Die Hard his delivery was sublime. I rank him in the group of Cary Grant and James Mason for vocal tones.

I've seen almost every movie he's done. My Rickman favorites are:

Blow Dry - Hair Competition comedy
Snow Cake - with Sigourney Weaver (she plays a woman with autism)
Die Hard - (Love the South Park spoof where the kids go on the field trip to a realistic western village)
Robin Hood Prince of Thieves - Best Line "I'll cut his heart out with a spoon. A spoon? It'll hurt more you twit!"
Dogma - The Metatron (AWESOME!!!)
Truly Madly Deeply - He plays a ghost
Quigley Down Under
Galaxy Quest - Definitely very similar to a certain pointy eared character
Love Actually
and of course Harry Potter!!!

He does have a great voice. Have you ever heard him sing? He's got a great singing voice too. He always reminds me a bit of Jeremy Irons which is interesting. Jeremy Irons plays his brother in Die Hard with a Vengeance. Jeremy also played Snape in a Harry Potter spoof that the BBC did a few years back. You can find it on YouTube.

Here's the next poster..

Belatrix looks....FLIPPIN' NUTS!

Yeah, but hot if you ignore the teeth thing. Kind of reminds me why most of my exes are crazy. There is just something hot about crazy!

I'd date her ;)

Quote from: Zarabeth32 on June 01, 2011, 04:38:38 AM

He does have a great voice. Have you ever heard him sing? He's got a great singing voice too. He always reminds me a bit of Jeremy Irons which is interesting. Jeremy Irons plays his brother in Die Hard with a Vengeance. Jeremy also played Snape in a Harry Potter spoof that the BBC did a few years back. You can find it on YouTube.

I've not heard him sing no, i'll have to go and check that out thanks for the heads up. :D

Kenny have you seen this poster?  Was this from part 1??

Hmm never saw these.. wonder if they are fan made.

They just released 11 new "action" posters.. my favorite is McGonagall since this is her first poster.. and I love Maggie Smith

Here's the rest

How is it that McGonagall has never had a poster before now?!  Seems crazy to me, thanks for showing Kenny :)

King

And the award for the most movie posters goes to:  HP7-2!  ;)

(Actually, I like several in this last line up of posters.)

Awesome posters!!! Are they for sale? They all look great!

Great posters guys!
*** Spoilers***
[spoiler]I'm more interested in seeing how Snape's death and the memories he gives Harry is done in the film, than I am in seeing the final battle scene between Harry and Voldemort.  Snapes final moments was my  favorite moment in all of the books.
[/spoiler]

Quote from: Zarabeth32 on June 08, 2011, 06:28:54 PM
Awesome posters!!! Are they for sale? They all look great!

I'm sure they will be at some point.

Can't Wait!!! I know which ones I want... (hee hee hee)  :ohbaby

So many new Poster/banners have come out this week..

this one is my favorite.

It looks like some cinemas are getting in gear for this:

Seven Harry Potter films, in seven nights, in time for the final instalment

To celebrate the release of the final Harry Potter instalment 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2', due to hit the big screen on 15th July, we are giving fans the chance to catch up on all seven Harry Potter films.

This film marathon extravaganza begins on 8th July, where you will get the chance to see...

'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone™',
'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™'
'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™',
'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™'
'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™',
'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™'
'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1™'

Advance book your tickets now

It's been nine years since 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' cast it's spell on the nation and you may have forgotten how it all started, missed one in the middle or simply want to enjoy them again on the big screen.

Harry Potter season will take place at 20 of our top sites. Check out the list of ODEON cinemas below and select your cinema to find out films times, and Book Tickets...

Bath
Braehead
Brighton
Cardiff
Chelmsford
Dunfermline
Greenwich
Guildford
Hatfield
Kettering
Kingston
Liverpool One
Manchester Printworks
Metrocentre
Norwich
Uxbridge
Wimbledon
Wrexham

You can book one, or all seven of the Harry Potter films - so don't miss out, let Harry Potter cast its spell over you once again...

My daughter's up for this but I don't think she'll get her way on a school week!

I heard they were doing this.. so jealous of you guys across the pond.. wish they would do something like that over here in the US

Quote from: Geekyfanboy on June 15, 2011, 07:55:25 AM
I heard they were doing this.. so jealous of you guys across the pond.. wish they would do something like that over here in the US

I imagine an epic week-long KOTG screening event at a theater in LA with costumes, prizes, special appearances by The Guild cast and more! :)

a few quick clips of scenes from HP DH2 .. can't wait for this movie.

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part Two new clip 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdFgyLkLF04#ws)

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part Two new clip 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r61fL5z4eVw#ws)

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part Two new clip 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JLZUmxxWx8#ws)

Awesome! I CAN'T WAIT!

Here it is.. the final Harry Potter trailer.. ever!!!!

OMG.. I have tears in my eyes.. it's looks AMAZING!!!

http://trailers.apple.com/movies/wb/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallowspart2/hp7part2-tlr2_480p.mov (http://trailers.apple.com/movies/wb/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallowspart2/hp7part2-tlr2_480p.mov)

Here it is on Youtube just in case you cant watch it on apple.com

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART II FINAL TRAILER (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG32Wog8sAk#ws)

Oh Man! I can't wait!!!

Wow this just looks awesome :D

Wow - looking forward to this.  It will be a bitter-sweet moment.

This is going to be so good..

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 "The Story" Featurette [HD] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3Y5bsqyZwo#ws)

Here's are some hightlights from the premiere yesterday in London.

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" Red Carpet Premiere Highlights (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeaRVsvITV0#ws)

I know Kenny. I've read all of the books, watched all of the movies, and love every fiber of the story. It's going to be very sad to see it end, but I'm SO STOKED to see this final movie!!

Just bought my tickets for next Saturday!!! I'm so excited!!! Woo Hoo!  :laugh:

As I long time reader of all the books,  I can't wait.  I was a little worried they wouldn't pull off the big Snape scene.  But all the critics on rotten tomatoes are saying the scene is fantastic, and may be the best scene in all 8 movies.  This is exciting. 

I just bought my tickets for the family to go see the movie on Friday night -- IMAX 3D baby!  I figured for the last movie, I will shoot for the Win!

I am SO looking forward to this movie!  If I could've worked out the logistics with my work, I would have gone downtown Chicago to see the two movies shown back-to-back at AMC.  Oh well...

I think we should have a HP conclave during the Skype call on the 17th!  Oh man, is there going to be plenty to discuss!  :phone

Thought this was a cool pic!

I'm pretty fired up as well.  I am going to a midnight viewing..first time I've done that since college a long time ago.  I hope I don't fall asleep!

i've only read up to the middle of book 4 so i'm not so sure how the ending will be.
:ohwell
i may go in costume... :D we'll have to see.

This is an interesting clip from IMDB

http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3856899097/ (http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3856899097/)

So, Kenny are you going to the midnight showing tonight? 

Here's a pic from the premiere in NYC.

No if you want a decent seat you'd have to get in line early this morning.. I even heard folks camping out last night. And all the theaters with reserve seating sold out in a matter of minutes when the tickets went on sale. I did HP 7 part 1 and it was horrible as I was sitting in the fourth row from the front. I want to actually enjoy the final movie.. so I'm going Friday after work at 8:30pm.. got some decent reserved seats.

Sounds like a much better plan.  Those midnight showings are nuts anyways.  Lynn and I are going on Saturday.  Going to have a little brunch out and then go see the movie.  Really looking forward to it.

Rico,

Are you going to do an HP podcast or have you already done one?

Quote from: Zarabeth32 on July 14, 2011, 04:07:15 PM
Rico,

Are you going to do an HP podcast or have you already done one?

We've talked about the book and movies at various times, but I've never done a whole podcast about Harry Potter - yet.  ;)

Well when you do, I'll definitely send in another comment!  :laugh:

Quote from: Rico on July 14, 2011, 04:18:08 PM

Quote from: Zarabeth32 on July 14, 2011, 04:07:15 PM
Rico,

Are you going to do an HP podcast or have you already done one?

We've talked about the book and movies at various times, but I've never done a whole podcast about Harry Potter - yet.  ;)

If work wasn't so crazy I was going to do a guest one that you could air before the last movie came out.. Still might do one in the future... if that's cool

Yes Kenny.  Or maybe we could do a joint, Potter cast sometime.  That would be a lot of fun!

Quote from: Rico on July 14, 2011, 04:53:30 PM
Yes Kenny.  Or maybe we could do a joint, Potter cast sometime.  That would be a lot of fun!

That was be AWESOME!!

So, who is going to see this prior to our Skype cast this coming Sunday?

Me.. going tonight at 8:30

Cool Kenny.  Lynn and I are going tomorrow.  Very excited to see it!

I am going at 7:40pm!!!!! IMAX 3D!!!

We're going Sunday morn. But, I'm torn about the 3D...this wasn't filmed in 3D, right? So, will it be worth it at all?

Not filmed in 3D.  "The choice is yours, but choose,....wisely."

HA! I've never been known for making wise choices Rico...:) I just remember spending the extra $$ on Pirates 4 3D...was seriously disappointed. Are you seeing in it regular?

Saw it in 3D .... Worth it!!

Fantastic!

Also, the did like 200 shots in 3d

Quote from: QuadShot on July 15, 2011, 03:50:02 PM
HA! I've never been known for making wise choices Rico...:) I just remember spending the extra $$ on Pirates 4 3D...was seriously disappointed. Are you seeing in it regular?

Do you need to ask?  Of course I'm going to regular.  As Scotty might say,....

"No Bloody 3-D, or 4-D, or 5-D!"  ;)

:)

I am seeing it in IMAX because it is IMAX. The 3D aspect just comes with the deal...  I want the biggest screen possible!  ;D

2D for me, plus as Mark Kermode said when you have a dark film and 3D takes more light away how dark would it be lol. May as well just close your eyes.

Saying that though Chris has had a positive experience so thats a plus but for me I'm not shelling out extra £'s for 3D. It's dying on it's arse over here, the cinema staff said to My mate Mark that (in their multiplex) more people go to 2D because of such bad viewing.

Plus for me I get annoyed at having to wear glasses all the time let alone extra bins to put over them lol.

Back to the film.

I'm not going to get to see it until next week due to work and child care issues, I'm not worried about spoilers though due to reading all the books.

I'm seriously looking forward to the big old mega boxset when it comes out ( must be for Christmas) and this boxset will be the one that pushes me to blueray.

Yes, I won't get to see it until next weekend at the earliest because of children - the eldest needs to come with me. (2D all the way of course)

I think we are going this Sunday.  Both of the kids have read all the books.  We are just trying to avoid the crush of people - and we will see it in 2D.

i may go see it next week, maybe.  :-\ i don't really know. but i will be going in costume for sure. :)

I went on the Friday midnight showing.  I haven't been to a midnight movie in 10 years or so, whenever the first Harry Potter film was released.

I must say the crowd was wonderfully electric.  Mostly college age types, but a few that were older, although I didn't see many children my kids ages (8 and 11)

The movie was good...quite nice in many parts.  Some things didn't work so well but overall it was great fun.  Sometimes the crowd laughed at points where I do not think it was intended....

Loved seeing the movie today with Lynn.  Hard to believe it's the last film.  Hope to talk about it some on the Skype chat tomorrow.

http://instagr.am/p/H0jBj/ (http://instagr.am/p/H0jBj/)

Went and saw Harry Potter. It was really great. I thought that they did well by the book. It was very touching.

Here's me at the movie after. The sun was in my eyes so it's a bad shot and I'm not all that photogenic. Had to wear my Snape shirt.

Hope everyone who has seen it or who sees it loves it too!

Saw this with a bunch of buddies last night.. LOVED it.. thought it was a fitting end to the Movies.

The theater we saw it in had this wall of all of the Harry Potter posters.. it was pretty amazing.

You could read my thought on the movie here. http://geekyfanboy.blogspot.com/2011/07/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2.html (http://geekyfanboy.blogspot.com/2011/07/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2.html)

Cool photos ( zarabeth very photogenic by the way and cooool t-shirt, Kenny looking the business as usual sir)

We're now going to see it when it comes to our local independent cinema ( I don't mind waiting to support the place) :)

Great pics - love the poster wall.  They had all seven posters up in our theater lobby too.  Cool stuff.  Here's a bad cell phone pic of a big cardboard display in our theater for the movie.

Aw! Thanks Meds!

Awesome pics Kenny!

My wife and I went to see it this afternoon and really enjoyed it. I thought it was a fitting end although at times a little confusing (guess I need to read the books). Certainly visually enjoyable except at times it seemed to be filmed so dark that many details were lost and there were also times when dialogue could not be clearly discerned. I hope they release the Blu-Ray before Christmas. I'd like to rewatch all of them in the period of a week just to see how much continuity there is.

Kevin

Definitely read the books sometime Kevin.  Much richer and filled with lots of great detail that even two films for one book can't quite cover fully.

Just saw this with the family.  We went with another family, and they bought the 3D tickets..

I loved the movie - but don't think 3D added much.  Loved how they handled Snape.

Glad you enjoyed it.  I want to go back and see it again already!

I enjoyed it as well. Some things were changed, but I think they worked well. The emotional scenes in the book did a fairly well job of translating to the movie, although there was one scene that wasn't quite as emotional as it reads in the book that could have used a little more attention in the movie. Overall, I'm quite pleased with what they've done with the story. Now, if only they could have translated Eragon that well into a movie! :)

The Real Daily Prophet?
The REAL Daily Prophet? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq_2LiTxhls#)

Have posted this in science as well by the way.

Saw this on Saturday with the eldest - it was that or buy her a mobile phone :)

I enjoyed it, but now that it's over I think I'm struggling to remember the details.

I thought that Snape was handled well and a number of the other scenes from the book were as I had expected. It was nice to see a few of the things  that were only talked about in the past tense in the original. It made for some interesting choices in where to focus both attention and memory.

The only thing I was slightly dissatisfied with was the way they ended you-know-who's story. There seemed more fizzle and less bang there than I would have liked and while I enjoyed the battle scenes, too much of the imagery from the printed word is etched into my mind for me to completely accept this version.

I think I need to see it again in order for me to be completely on board - I'm obviously in denial of the end!

Final movie is coming to Blu Ray next month.

Here's a trailer for a Target Exclusive 48 minute documentary called "When Harry Left Hogwarts" it's only available on the 4-disc special edition of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2′ from Target. 

"When Harry Left Hogwarts" - Deathly Hallows, Part 2 - Teaser (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrZ9MzHqs-8#ws)

If its on the disc surely its going to be available from any store? Whats so special about Target? Are they a prime store?

It will be an extra disc just for target stores. Walmart have done similar things in the past, these guys have got the clout and buying power to do this. On a smaller scale, think of the HMV exclusive releases we've had in the UK.

Hmmm my opinions on this is rather political so will refrain. Lol

Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on October 20, 2011, 12:52:37 AM
Hmmm my opinions on this is rather political so will refrain. Lol

Lol I'm with you on that one. Add freebies by all means but don't withhold content. It's not like the franchise is short of the cash!

They have to do something to drive business in their direction. I think that it makes sense because it gets people into the doors and helps with sales. It doesn't affect me one way or another because I think I've lost the need to have "it all" in recent years. I'm going to pick up the film and watch it. Maybe a few extras here and there, but I don't have the urge or desire to have every iteration or variant of a product anymore. Get the one I like and ignore the rest.

Oh it makes perfect sense for the retailer, it just humourous that a multi billion dollar franchise like Harry Potter do these deals for cash.

Quote from: Dangelus on October 20, 2011, 05:40:26 AM
Oh it makes perfect sense for the retailer, it just humourous that a multi billion dollar franchise like Harry Potter do these deals for cash.

It also makes sense for them. For people that want it all, they will buy the various variants and the studio sells more to the same people.

Quote from: Dangelus on October 20, 2011, 05:40:26 AM
Oh it makes perfect sense for the retailer, it just humourous that a multi billion dollar franchise like Harry Potter do these deals for cash.

It's even more humourous when some think mutli billion dollar franchises shouldn't engage in activities to be even more profitable. Heaven forbid. ;)

Quote from: Bryancd on October 20, 2011, 11:15:24 AM

Quote from: Dangelus on October 20, 2011, 05:40:26 AM
Oh it makes perfect sense for the retailer, it just humourous that a multi billion dollar franchise like Harry Potter do these deals for cash.

It's even more humourous when some think mutli billion dollar franchises shouldn't engage in activities to be even more profitable. Heaven forbid. ;)

Oh Bryan.. you're AWESOME!!!

If I defend George Lucas's right to make money I will defend JK Rowling as well! :) I'm a cheap date that way.

Quote from: Bryancd on October 20, 2011, 11:45:59 AM
If I defend George Lucas's right to make money I will defend JK Rowling as well! :) I'm a cheap date that way.

Oh I whole-heartedly agree. You know, no one pitches such fits when they find one of us (Bryan) does well at the work they do for a living and have a pretty good life doing it (Bryan), own a nice house (Bryan) in a very nice community (Bryan). BUT, when we find out that someone like Lucas or JK are making money, hand over fist, doing something THEY love, we call them greedy?! What the heck? I say, if you can make a great living doing somethign you love, then DO IT. And damn anyone who complains about it.
(Bryan, love you man! :)  )

I resemble that remark.... ;)

:)

Ppl making $$, what will they think of next ;)

King

Back on topic, it's human nature that we develop a sense of ownership and even entitlement (not suggesting anyone here feels this way, I'm speaking in generalities) of a franchise like SW or HP and take umberage when they feel their fandom and support is being exploited for revenue. But that's the whole point. Content can be given away or paid for at the whim of the creator. It's their party and we all as consumers have the ultimate end game choice. Buy or don't buy.

Very well said Bryan. Very well said.

Quote from: Bryancd on October 20, 2011, 12:42:59 PM
Back on topic, it's human nature that we develop a sense of ownership and even entitlement (not suggesting anyone here feels this way, I'm speaking in generalities) of a franchise like SW or HP and take umberage when they feel their fandom and support is being exploited for revenue. But that's the whole point. Content can be given away or paid for at the whim of the creator. It's their party and we all as consumers have the ultimate end game choice. Buy or don't buy.

I'm with you here! I don't fault anyone for trying to make a dime. If I want something, I'll buy it and if not, I won't. Exclusive editions are the variant covers of comic books. Sure, some people are completest, but that's something that they have to work on and people trying to make a living will benefit on until they decide their priorities.

I'm getting this in Blu-ray because I have the others in DVD,HDDVD, and Blu-ray. Since my last few are in Blu-ray, I want a consolidated format, but I'm also not rushing to replace my old HDDVD and DVDs ... too many new games to buy!

See priorities! 


Even with SW ... I'm not buying it but I'm not riding people who did. Just wasn't a must buy this time out for me. Doesn't make my love any less.

Quote from: Bryancd on October 20, 2011, 12:42:59 PM
Back on topic, it's human nature that we develop a sense of ownership and even entitlement (not suggesting anyone here feels this way, I'm speaking in generalities) of a franchise like SW or HP and take umberage when they feel their fandom and support is being exploited for revenue. But that's the whole point. Content can be given away or paid for at the whim of the creator. It's their party and we all as consumers have the ultimate end game choice. Buy or don't buy.

How is this back on topic Bryan ;) ;)  Just kidding, but to really get this back on topic:

I am preparing a Potter marathon for my daughter in advance of the release of the final movie in the series, which she hasn't seen yet.  She's seven years old now and has seen the first couple of movies but we have never done a movie marathon with this kind of scope before.  She is super excited, we're going to the store for her to pick out her snacks and I really can't wait to spend the day with her.  Just gotta figure out how to get the wife and boys out of the house all day.

^ Good point. :)

I'm a little worried the last few movies might be a little dark, scary, and depressing for my seven year old.  I know it's a pretty individual issue and depends on the kid, but I'm curious what you all think.

Quote from: Jobydrone4of20 on October 27, 2011, 10:58:12 AM
I'm a little worried the last few movies might be a little dark, scary, and depressing for my seven year old.  I know it's a pretty individual issue and depends on the kid, but I'm curious what you all think.

I took my 7 year old to see them all. She had no problem with them or bad dreams. She also is far more advanced than most 7 year olds and after her mother allowed her to play The Sims 3, I eagerly avoided telling her where babies come from for a few more days.

The other issue is that my daughter has a 10 year old cousin and when they are visiting their grandparents, he (and thus she) try to sneak and watch True Blood. The few times that I've caught them, she didn't seem too scared or anything because tv isn't real, as she likes to remind me.

So, I'd say build up to it and if they show signs of not being ready for the next one, hold off on it. It can keep a few years and still be good.

That being said, if you are 5 movies in already, finish the series because they do get a decent ended and that's what the journey is all about.

@JobyDrone You're scaring me!!! Great Spock Zombie. Eek!!!