That’s right, if you haven’t heard about it already there is a new theme park opening in Orlando, FL this spring called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Here are the official videos giving a tour of the new park.
It’s amazing how much of a phenomenon the Harry Potter universe has become, this park will be a huge success.
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Emma Watson arrived at Brown University on Saturday to begin the “normal experience” of going to college.
She looked every bit your “normal,” average Muggle college student, hanging out on the lawn with classmates during orientation activities. Despite reportedly arriving at Brown by helicopter (?), Emma hopes to blend in with the crowd. She said:
I do hope that it will be only a short time before I am known as “Emma Watson, the student from the UK” rather than “Emma Watson who starred in those Harry Potter films”.
Probably not terribly likely, but let’s all wish her a great first year at college. That first semester can be overwhelming, but also a lot of fun. Good luck, Hermione!
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Hermione Granger might not be so much of a Muggle after all! Genealogy experts have discovered that actress Emma Watson, famous for portraying the young wizard, is related to a woman who was convicted of witchcraft in the 16th century.
Joan Playle, Emma’s cousin 14 generations removed, was tried and accused of being a witch in 1592. The usual punishment at the the time was execution, but Playle was only excommunicated.
Anastasia Tyler, who researched the connection, said
“It shows researching your family’s past can have just as many twists and turns as a film blockbuster.”
No wonder playing Hermione comes to naturally to Emma!
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Emma Watson definitely seems the brainy type, and that’s not just me confusing her with Hermione Granger. She told Paste magazine that she is planning to attend Brown University in the fall.
Emma plans to major in literature. She’s looking forward to all the reading:
“It sounds so geeky, but I really do like studying and reading, and if I’m not working on Harry Potter, then my greatest relaxation is to sit with a book,” she explained. “That’s how I escape stress—in literature. I always have several books on the go at any one moment, so it’s no good you asking ‘What’s on the bedside table at the moment, Emma?’ because often I can’t even see the table! I think that all that reading is just about the only similarity I have with Hermione, if you ask me”
Emma said that going to college will fulfill a longstanding goal, and also make her feel just like any other young adult.
“I’ve always wanted to go to university and I really want to finish my studies. I think Natalie Portman, when she was younger, said, ‘I’d rather be smart than an actress.’ I definitely feel her vibe. It doesn’t mean that I’m giving up acting or anything dramatic like that. I just want a normal experience for a while.”
Guess who’s going to be the most popular co-ed at Brown next year? Good luck, Hermione!
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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince has broken the record for the most money made worldwide in five days!
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince dominated the worldwide box office its first five days, opening to an estimated $159.7 million in North American–the sixth-biggest domestic opening ever–and $237 million from 54 international markets, a new record. The worldwide take of $396.7 million after five days is also a record, surpassing the $381.7 million made by Spider-Man 3 in 2007 its first five days. The sixth installment of Warner Bros.’ “Harry Potter” franchise cost about $235 million to make. Domestically it opened bigger than its predecessor Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which collected $139.7 million its first five days. “Half-Blood Prince” had the second-biggest start for a movie premiering on a Wednesday, trailing the $200 million five-day opening of last month’s Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The Dark Knight holds the five-day domestic record with $203.8 million. For the three-day weekend, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince earned $79.5 million in North America, averaging an impressive $18,376 from 4,325 theaters.
That’s just it’s opening weekend, I expect the film will continue in its success. If any of the Potter movies deserve success at the level it’s reaching this is the one.
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It’s all about Harry Potter this weekend with the record-breaking opening of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! Seriously, I didn’t think these movies were getting any better, but evidently the movie-going public disagrees.
But remember way back in 2001 when the first movie was released? Before J.K. Rowling had had the chance to write so many freakishly long books? Back when the three stars, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson were still just kids, and no one could have known just how fantastically rich and popular they would become? Do you remember what they looked like then? Take a trip back down memory lane after the jump!
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This issue of the UK Elle August 2009 edition hits news stands on July 1st but we get a sneak peek. I love how edgy Emma Watson is becoming. It’s nice to see someone growing up infront of you and see that they are choosing the right things and not making a mess of things.
Here are the highlights of the interview in the magazine.
On her clean-cut image: “I’m not your classic public schoolgirl because I’ve been brought up in Watford.”
On becoming to generic: “I want to avoid becoming too styled and too ‘done’ and too generic.”
On Natalie Portman: “Natalie Portman is an exception. I’m in awe of how she’s handled herself.”
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Emma Watson looks so grown-up on the August 2009 cover of Teen Vogue. She’s come along way from those first Harry Potter movies and is becoming quite the sophisticated lady. In the issue she talks about her on-screen romance and her decision to go to college. Here are the highlights:
On her on-screen romance with Rupert Grint in Harry Potter: “At the beginning, it looks like they’re on their way to finally being together, but of course Ron screws it up. So she’s jealous, and doesn’t quite realize it, and they have all these arguments.”
On the decision to attend college: :”I’ve been saying that I wanted to go to university since I was eleven, so if they didn’t let me, I’d be pretty upset. I just want to keep it private [my university choice] for as long as I can. I probably sound like a paranoid nut, but I’m doing this because I want to be normal. I really want anonymity. I want to do it properly, like everyone else. As long as I don’t walk in, and see, like, Harry Potter posters everywhere, I’ll be fine.”
On boyfriend Jay Barrymore: “The only reason it’s ‘on/off’ is because the papers make up so much rubbish!”
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Emma Watson has really grown up from her Harry Potter days. Well the Harry Potter that I remember her in. She was just a little kid back when they first started. And now Burberry has decided to choose her for their Fall Campaign. The creative director Christopher Bailey tells why…
“Having known and admired the lovely Emma Watson for quite some time, she was the obvious choice for this campaign who like the images she fronts, has a classic beauty a great character and a modern edge.”
I love the edge that she is showing. It’s sure to start looking good for the younger kids too. I know that if you can tap into that market you can really succeed. And I think they picked a great person to represent them. I can’t wait to see what the whole campaign looks like.
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I have no coherent words to describe these pictures of Emma Watson. How does she go from this to… THIS? I mean, this is a very interesting dress. Not my style, and not Emma’s usual style either, but… OK, to be honest, it’s ugly as hell. But her shoes are just plain awesome. Overall, though, our girl Hermione just looks kind of blah and tired, like she’s been partying too hard and not sleeping enough. She needs a good hair conditioner too.
I dunno. I am not impressed. You?
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Here’s a brand new poster and clip from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
Pretty funny, I’m looking forward to finally seeing this installment even though this is the most overly publicized movie in recent years.
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Here are four brand new Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince posters. Click to Enlarge.
These are pretty cool new posters, this movie has more marketing than I’ve seen in a while.
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Here’s the third trailer for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
This movie looks more impressive with each new trailer, looks like it will be one of the better ones in the series.
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The release date for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince has been changed again, this time it’s a little earlier. The film will now be release on Wednesday July 15th, 2009.
The next installment in the Potter franchise, titled Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, had been scheduled for a Friday July 17th bow, but Warner Brothers has decided to move it up. ERC reports that it’s now opening on Wednesday July 15th. That lines up with the release pattern used on previous Potter summer releases. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix also has a mid-week release in July, and like all Potter movies went on to make out big.
I know, I know how can it be early when it’s really 8 months late? Well it’s still slightly earlier and I thought you might like to know.
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British actor Rhys Ifans is set to play a wizard in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Rhys Ifans announced on “Friday Night with Jonathan Ross” that he will play a role in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, though he did not reveal which character he’ll play.
The final Harry Potter film is going to be split in two parts, the first of which comes out in 2010 with the final film in the series coming in 2011.
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