Thanks to Oclumencia we have a new set photo from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! The photo shows a tent next to a very large river and you can see it in our galleries!
Inside the Magic has a new report from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter using Twitter updates from people who were in attendance.
Hogsmeade Village store fronts contain interactive elements that include the Quick Quotes Quill and plants that spring to life as you pass by.
The Ollivander’s Wand Shop experience seems to embody the concept of the wand “choosing” you. Guests work with a “shop owner” to determine which magic wand is the best fit. Guests try to cast spells that include levitating flowers or moving a ladder. If the wand is not a correct fit, special music and lighting makes it clear. A gust of air confirms a right choice.
At the Owlry, four different of Harry Potter postmarks are available to choose from.
You enter Dragon Challenge (former Dueling Dragons) through the Champion’s tent and you catch a glimpse of the Triwizard Tournament Cup and the golden eggs from the dragon challenge. Shadows of fighting dragons are seen in the tent above the loading area.
Street performers include girls from the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic performing a ribbon dance and guys from the Durmstrang Institute wielding staffs. The Hogwarts frog choir is comprised of live singers with puppets who sing the “Something Wicked This Way Comes” song heard on the third Harry Potter film.
At the Flight of the Hippogriff attraction, guests have encounters in some form with Hagrid, Fang, and Buckbeak. Before riding, you bow to a full-size moving Hippogriff.
Apparel available for purchase includes an “I served time in Azkaban” T-shirt.
Virgin Atlantic Airways (London) has introduced its new Harry Potter logojet to help promote Universal Studios’ “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” which opens on June 18th in Florida. You can view a photo below.
In a new interview with Metro.co.uk Daniel Radcliffe talks about his future after Harry Potter.
‘It’s bizarre. Most working actors want to become stars. I sort of am a star because of Harry Potter,’ he told Radio Times. ‘And I would love to become a working actor. I love auditioning. But, to be honest, I’m happy to ride this as long as it goes,’ he continued. ‘If it goes for two months after Potter, I’m happy. If it goes for six years, I’m happy.’
‘I truly believe that if I don’t make it as an actor, I will make it another way – I don’t have doubts about myself. I’ve been through all the stuff.’
As you may recall, Dan Radcliffe supports Trevor Project, a a nationwide suicide prevention telephone helpline for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) youth in the United States. A new has been released online by MTV and you can watch it below. The 24/7 Trevor Helpline can be contacted in the United States by calling 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386).
Sorry I skipped last week, my (university) graduation is coming up so things are a bit coocoo! Anyway, this week I’m showcasing one of Artbox’s many Costume cards; Hermione’s Pink Sweatshirt from Prisoner of Azkaban. (I will be featuring a few of these in the coming weeks) About: This card was made by Artbox who do trading cards for all different movies. They have normal card sets for each movie and then they have special cards which have pieces of props, costumes and some have autographs. This particular card features Hermione’s pink sweatshirt from Prisoner of Azkaban and it was limited to 450 cards.
Value: Since there are only 450 of this card, it is pretty rare and therefore expensive. It goes for a couple hundred dollars on eBay at the most, usually a little under $150.
Buy It: Sadly, you can only find it on eBay. There are a few on eBay with Buy it Now prices right now, here are the links: $55, $149.93, $116.43, $145.55 If you want to buy base sets, special cards from current films, or some odd past cards I recommend Rich’s Cards, that is where I buy all my Artbox cards. You can email and ask what special cards he has and he is very good about emailing and has reasonable prices for the cards.
Rating: 8.5/10 These pieces are really fun, but they can be a bit pricey for such a small piece of movie memorabilia.
