Amazon has revealed the Harry Potter Wizards Collection, which is a boxed set of all eight Harry Potter films in a Blu-ray / DVD Combo + UltraViolet Digital pack! The List Price is $499.99 but Amazon has it listed for $349.99, a savings of $150. As of right now there is no release date, but as more information is revealed I will post. Amazon Canada has also revealed some details about the set. They have posted two photos and a video which you may see below. Will you be buying the set?!
Contains 31 discs, inclusive of all content ever previously released, in addition to over 5 hours of never before seen special features, in a limited and numbered edition. 18 Movie Discs
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Theatrical Version and Extended Cut
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Theatrical Version and Extended Cut
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 2D and 3D Versions
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 2D and 3D Versions
13 Special Feature Discs
Includes multiple specially-produced, collectable memorabilia items, including concept art, a Map of Hogwarts and much more!
Thanks to SnitchSeeker for the news and grabbing the video.
Potter fans rejoice, ABC Family is having yet another Harry Potter weekend starting this Friday February 17th! They will be airing Prisoner of Azkaban through Half-Blood Prince, as well as some brand new interviews with the cast and footage! You can watch the commercial for the weekend here with a look at some of the new interviews they will feature. The schedule is as follows:
Saturday February 18th
1:30pm/12:30c – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
4:30pm/3:30c – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
8pm/7:00c – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Sunday February 19th
2pm/1:00c – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
5:30pm/4:30c – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
8:30pm/7:30c – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The Scene: Snape’s mastery of his classroom is epitomised by his contemptuously drawling instruction to “turn to page three hundred and ninety four.” It doesn’t look much written down, but somehow Alan Rickman manages to make it sound like a threat… The Awesome: Rickman is perfect as Snape, and this scene sums up his sneering cruelty perfectly.
38. A mother’s love
The Scene: Molly Weasley takes on Bellatrix Lestrange, who had been aiming killing curses at her only daughter, Ginny. This doesn’t go down well with Molly, who unleashes the full force of her maternal rage upon the Death Eater… The Awesome: “Not my daughter you BITCH!” As war cries go, they don’t get much better than that.
33. The three brothers
The Scene: Hermione reads aloud the tale of the three brothers by Beedle the Bard, explaining the myth of the Deathly Hallows as she does so. The Awesome: The accompanying animation is an inventive way of illustrating the story, and one of the finest moments (from an artistic standpoint) of the eight-movie series.
32. Resurrection Stone
The Scene: Harry makes his way into the Forbidden Forest to face his destiny, stopping for some words of comfort from his departed friends and family. Handy thing, that Resurrection Stone. The Awesome: A heartbreakingly sad interlude before the film’s triumphant conclusion. Plus, it’s also nice to see Gary Oldman return as Sirius.
22. Leaving Little Whinging
The Scene: The Order of the Phoenix all disguise themselves as Harry, before flying from Little Whinging with the Death Eaters in hot pursuit. The Awesome: The transformation scene is extremely funny, whilst the following chase sequence is truly hair-raising, particularly when Voldemort himself makes an appearance.
16. Dobby’s sacrifice
The Scene: Dobby the house elf arrives at Malfoy Manor to defy his old masters and rescue Harry from the clutches of Bellatrix Lestrange. The price, however, is his own life…
The Awesome: Dobby’s death scene is beautifully executed, and arguably the biggest tear-jerker in the entire series. “What a beautiful place… to be with friends.” We’re welling up…
7. Neville and Nagini
The Scene: Neville Longbottom destroys Lord Voldemort’s last remaining Horcrux, swinging the sword of Gryffindor to behead the hideous serpent, Nagini. The Awesome: Neville has been growing into his role as unlikely badass as the saga has progressed, and this is the point at which he graduates to full-on hero status. Well done that man!
6. Pucker up
The Scene: Heading back down to the Chamber of Secrets to salvage a couple of Basilisk fangs, Ron and Hermione finally give into their feelings and share a long-awaited kiss. Awww.
The Awesome: After eight films worth of squabbling, it’s nice to see these two finally get their act together. Not before time…
5. Snape’s secret
The Scene: Having been attacked by Nagini, Snape passes his memories to Harry, before dying in the arms of his old adversary. Sniff! The Awesome: This, and the following explanatory flashback scenes, finally reveal Snape’s true character. And Alan Rickman plays it beautifully.
1. Dumbledore departed
The Scene: As Draco Malfoy falters in his mission, Severus Snape steps up to the plate and blasts Dumbledore from the roof of the Astronomy Tower to his doom.
The Awesome: Dumbledore’s final words, “Severus, please,” are real tear-jerkers, particularly when you discover what he really means by them…
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has been nominated for Blue Peter’s Vote for the “Best Children’s Book of the Last 10 Years”. You can vote at – http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/shows/blue-peter.
You must sign in with your CBBC iD to cast your vote, and each person can can only vote once. The vote will be open until 4pm on February 23rd and the winning book will be announced on March 1st.
As I posted back in October, a new version of ITV’s 50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments aired this past weekend and the new list is now online and may be read below! Since there are new moments other moments have changed places or even been removed. Click here to see the original 50 Greatest Moments from July.
50. The First Meeting Between the Trio on the Train – Philosopher’s Stone
49. The First Glimpse of the Ministry of Magic – Order of the Phoenix
48. Ron’s Howler – Chamber of Secrets
47. The Mirror of Erised – Philosopher’s Stone
46. Dancing in the Tent – Deathly Hallows Part 1
45. Dobby’s Arrival – Chamber of Secrets
44. Dementor’s on the Train – Prisoner of Azkaban
43. Harry and Ron in the Flying Ford Anglia – Chamber of Secrets
42. Neville Defends Hogwarts on the Bridge – Deathly Hallows Part 2
41. Sirius Black and Harry – Prisoner of Azkaban
40. Harry and Ron’s Dispute – Deathly Hallows Part 1
39. Pesky Pixie’s of the Cornish Variety – Chamber of Secrets
38. Lupin Turns into a Werewolf – Prisoner of Azkaban
37. Harry and Cho’s First Kiss – Order of the Phoenix
36. Harry’s Left at Privet Drive – Philosopher’s Stone
35. The Yule Ball – Goblet of Fire
34. Aunt Marge’s Comeuppance – Prisoner of Azkaban
33. Owls Deliver Harry’s Hogwarts Letters – Philosopher’s Stone
32. Harry Returns with Cedric’s Dead Body – Goblet of Fire
31. Dolores Umbridge Punishes Harry – Order of the Phoenix
30. Snape vs. McGonagall – Deathly Hallows Part 2
29. Dumbledore Drinks the Potion in the Cave – Half-Blood Prince
28. Fred and George’s Firework Display – Order of the Phoenix
27. The Triwizard Tournament: The Black Lake – Goblet of Fire
26. Harry Summons His Patronus to Save Sirius – Prisoner of Azkaban
25. The Chess Room – Philosopher’s Stone
24. Harry Gets His Wand – Philosopher’s Stone
23. Dementors in the Underpass – Order of the Phoenix
22. Ron Takes the Love Potion – Half-Blood Prince
21. Sirius Black is Murdered – Order of the Phoenix
20. Ron Returns and Destroys the Horcrux – Deathly Hallows Part 1
19. Lord Volemort is Reborn – Goblet of Fire
18. The Arrival of Beauxbatons – Goblet of Fire
17. Bathilda Bagshot/Nagini – Deathly Hallows Part 1
16. The Sorting Ceremony – Philosopher’s Stone
15. Buckbeak the Hippogriff – Prisoner of Azkaban
14. Molly Weasley Kills Bellatrix – Deathly Hallows Part 2
13. Harry vs. Voldemort: The First Battle – Goblet of Fire
12. Hagrid Arrives to Rescue Harry – Philosopher’s Stone
11. Harry’s First Quidditch Match – Philosopher’s Stone
10. Platform 9 ¾ – Philosopher’s Stone
09. Dobby’s Death – Deathly Hallows Part 1
08. Hermione Hits Draco – Prisoner of Azkaban
07. Harry’s First Visit to Diagon Alley – Philosopher’s Stone
06. Voldemort vs. Dumbledore – Order of the Phoenix
05. The Death of Dumbledore – Half-Blood Prince
04. Ron and Hermione’s Kiss – Deathly Hallows Part 2
03. Snape’s Death – Deathly Hallows Part 2
02. Harry vs. Voldemort: The Final Battle – Deathly Hallows Part 2
01. The First Sight of Hogwarts – Philosopher’s Stone
ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas starts tonight (with one of my favorites, The Santa Clause) and as I posted last month they are having a Harry Potter Weekend this weekend as part of their lineup with the network television premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on Sunday night at 8:30pm! Today ABC Family have emailed a tv spot for the event which you can watch below:
Here is the schedule: Saturday:
7am/6:00c – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
10:30am/9:30c – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2:30pm/1:30c – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
5:30pm/4:30c – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Sunday:
7am/6:00c – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
11am/10:00c – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
2pm/1:00c – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
5:30pm/4:30c – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
8:30pm/7:30c – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
9pm/8:00c – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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