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New Half-Blood Prince TV Spot

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:56:00 -0400

As if we haven't had enough, a new TV spot for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, aired this morning, causing many fans to groan for the 12th time in a row. While few snippets in the category of scenes appears in the peek, new audio from Dumbledore also makes its debut.

View the new TV spot here thanks to HDTVSpots on Youtube, and remember that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opens July 15, 2009.

Making of Half-Blood Prince Video Game Appears Online

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:47:00 -0400

A new video which previews the Half-Blood Prince video game has appeared on Youtube. The video not only gives away new scenes, but interviews from key cast members such as Daniel Radcliffe, Bonnie Wright, Emma Watson, and several of the people who created the games magic. Narrated by Tom Felton (Draco), the video is fun and entertaining. As the video quotes, "It's probably the most complete [Hogwarts] castle we've built yet." It's sure to be exciting. June 30 is when the video game hits stores.

You can see the video by clicking here and you can order the game from Amazon by clicking here.

Extended MTV Awards Clips Appears Online

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:40:00 -0400

First seen in the Half-Blood Prince teaser trailer and then seen at the MTV Awards, the full clip of the notorious 'Tom Riddle meets Dumbledore' scene has now been released onto a canadian website. Named as, 'Extended Trailer', you can now see the clip on Dose.ca by clicking here. We believe and are almost positive that this is not the full scene, based on other parts of this scene we have been shown through trailers and specials. Also worth noting is a look back at the past five Potter movies. That retrospect video can be seen here.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince comes out July 15, 2009.

Youtube Mixes Potions with Harry Potter

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:07:00 -0400

Readers may have noticed the recent change to Youtube as Half-Blood Prince ads flew around the site. Not only are the Half-Blood Prince Banners now the current ad for videos, but the sidebar ad is undoubtably Half-Blood Prince-related. Currently sporting a TV Spot for the upcoming movie, "Create your own potions and 3D videos!" is the new thing to do. You can now upload a video of yourself creating a potion on the site.

Check the ads out here, and be sure to visit the Harry Potter official channel, here.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opens in the US on July 15, 2009.

Half-Blood Prince Website Updates

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:45:00 -0400

As the upcoming Harry Potter movie is creeping towards us, the official site of the movie updates too. Including some nifty 'memory' features along with a nice fullscreen feature. The menu bar includes an image gallery, a video page, and a download section which includes buddy icons, desktop backgrounds, and many posters.

Click here to see the makeover!

While the site has slow loading speeds, it's worth the wait. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opens on July 15, 2009.

New Half-Blood Prince Character Posters

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:28:00 -0400

As July 15 draws closer, new posters are being released to advertise the upcoming release of the next Harry Potter film. Half a dozen posters were released today, all being character posters. The posters continue to display the slanted logo of the upcoming movie, while directing all attention to the main characters. From Draco and the Vanishing Cabinet to Ron and Lavender with an evil eye from Hermione, the posters make the movie date loom ever closer.

-Draco and the Vanishing Cabinet.

-Harry and Ginny in the Room of Requirement.

-Distressed looking Hermione.

-Luna and her Specterspecs.

-Ron and Lavender.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opens July 15, 2009.

Updated News Software

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:32:00 -0400

As you may have noticed, news stories have been disappearing and cropping up in all sorts

of strange locations. We have switched the application we use to normally write the news in; and now the small bug is fixed! The update includes features that include the new in 6 languages and the ability to become notified with stories that interest you.

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Happy Birthday Emma Watson!

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:33:00 -0400

Today young Emma Watson who has played Hermione Granger in all of the films, turns 18. Her Official Site has been decorated and added with new graphics including a candle, and a new video in a "plant graphic". Ms. Watson is very excited today, and in her video, expresses that enthusiasm. Not only does Ms. Watson show us a taste of her early breakfast, but she thanks everyone for thinking of her. Happy Birthday Emma! To see the video from the witch herself, click here!

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Harry Potter Conferences Page Updated with LeakyCon 2009

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:38:00 -0500

The-Leaky-Cauldron recently updated about their new conference, LeakyCon 2009, a charity-based Harry Potter conference that is celebrating what its been like to be a fan in this amazing fandom. Please check out our Harry Potter Conference page to find out more about this Conference and if you want to know other upcoming conferences in your area or a list and dates of all conferences, or even to add your own conference for Harry Potter, please click here to be linked to our HP Conference Page!

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Emma Watson Updates Blog on Slughorn Scenes

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:12:00 -0500

Emma Watson updated her site today in regards to the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Emma reports that filming is doing "good". Most readers took note to the comment she made about a particular film she was filming, where Slughorn's Party was involved. Emma says:

"It's amazing to be working with him. It's also great because I have been eating profiteroles ALL DAY at Slughorn's dinner party!!!"

We know that a profiterole isn't the easiest thing to imagine, so the image above is actually one. Read the blog entry written by Emma herself by clicking here, in order to get the big bold Emma Watson-ess of it all. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opens November 21, 2008.

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