If you recall, a few days ago I posted about Michelle Obama and her two daughters visiting the Harry Potter set and then updated to say it was false. It actually was true. A spokesperson for Michelle Obama confirmed that while in London “Mrs Obama and her daughters had been in London and had visited the famous clock tower at the Houses of Parliament that houses the Big Ben bell, along with Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and a Harry Potter set.” The Times also has an article on the visit:
Michelle Obama took her daughters to meet the stars of Harry Pottter today and enjoy a party on the set of the final instalments of the boy-wizard series. The trip was an eighth birthday treat for the Obamas’ younger daughter, Sasha, although Malia, 10, also went along for the ride.
The Watford Observer reports: “First Family arrived on site at about 1pm and were taken on a tour of the set before celebrating with author J K Rowling and a large group of youngsters. Young Sasha and sister Malia, 10, both avid Harry Potter fans, were then treated to a surprise visit by star Daniel Radcliffe. The source said Mrs Obama, who had her hair tied back in a bun, looked ‘very elegant’.”
Irish Central has a new interview with Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) during which she talks about Half-Blood Prince, mentioning that her promotional work will take her to Denmark and Poland. She also discusses school, the set and more!
“My life really hasn’t changed as much as you’d imagine. I mean, more people recognize you, and in Ireland that’s especially true because it’s so small. Over there everyone knows you,” she says.
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” is without doubt the darkest chapter of the whole J.K. Rowling series, and in it Luna remains steadfast as both a defender of the wizarding world and as a comfort to Harry in his darkest hour. Lynch says the new film remains faithful to the book and her character.
“Maybe I shouldn’t say this, because it might get me in trouble. But there’s this big thing among people who are fans of the books. It’s a thing they do as fans called ‘shipping,’ which is short for relationship. The fans create ideal pair ups based on the books. There are some really crazy ones. I don’t know if I should say. But some people think Luna and Professor Dumbledore would make a great pair in another universe. I mean obviously he’s far too old for her, but their personalities completely match. They’re calm and accepting and quirky and I think they’re both really creative. I’d say they’d be fun together.”
According to DanRadcliffe.de, Matt Lewis (Neville) and Evanna Lynch (Luna) will be attending a Half-Blood Prince premiere next month in Zurich, Switzerland. The date has not been announced yet but I will let you know when it has.
There is also a contest for fans to attend the special screening, with a competition offering two premiere tickets. The contest will be open until July 2nd; go here to enter!
A new Facebook page for EA’s Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game has appeared online. EA’s official website for the Half-Blood Prince game also has a lot of information.
A short video with Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson that advertises the upcoming release of Half-Blood Prince is now online! View it below. (interesting that Emma says the 16th, this could be a blooper or something of the sort)
Empire cinemas in the UK are running a contest to win the opportunity to attend the London premiere of Half-Blood Prince on July 7th. The trip, which includes travel expenses, hotel accommodation, breakfast and entry to the event. To enter you have to purchase tickets to see Half-Blood Prince with their theatre chain. The tickets must be booked anytime from today until midnight on June 16th and they must be for the opening day, July 15th.
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