Some more record-breaking Potter news in addition to earlier this week. Harry Potter has finally surpassed Star Wars as the Top Grossing Franchise in the United States! The eight Potter films have made $2.223 billion domestically, compared to $2.218 billion for Star Wars. The series has been the top grossing franchise in the world since Half-Blood Prince, but now the total is past the $7 billion mark.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II has made $640.2 million so far (domestically and internationally) making it the third highest grossing film of 2011, but hopefully it can make it to number 1. It has also reached the 600 million mark in 8 days which is another new record [Transformers 3 took 11 days and Pirates 4 took 12]!
Harry Potter: Page to Screen opens the doors to Hogwarts castle and the wizarding world of Harry Potter to reveal the complete behind-the-scenes secrets, techniques, and over-the-top artistry that brought J.K. Rowling’s acclaimed novels to cinematic life. Developed in collaboration with the creative team behind the celebrated movie series, this deluxe, 500-plus page compendium features exclusive stories from the cast and crew, hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and concept illustrations sourced from the closed film sets, and rare memorabilia. As the definitive look at the magic that made cinematic history, Page to Screen is the ultimate collectible, perfect for Muggles everywhere.
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We had posted about this book a couple months ago but had to remove the post at the request of WB. But now that there are pre-orders I think it’s okay to post. Thanks to Mugglenet for the tip about pre-orders!
The Harry POtter UK Facebook has released an emotional video showing some of the casts’ last days on the set for Harry Potter. There are some speeches and interview segments thrown in. Watch below and enjoy:
On a side note, I would like to thank the cast and crew for everything. They did an amazing job with all the films and I couldn’t have asked for anything more! We are going to miss you guys playing our favorite characters and you will always have fans in us no matter where your career takes you! Good luck to everyone in their post-Potter lives!
Chris Bratt has emailed to let me know about a recent video interview he got the chance to do with Tom Felton about the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows video games. Watch below and enjoy:
Seventeen Magazine have just emailed to let us know they have an exclusive interview with Draco Malfoy actor Tom Felton! In the interview he talks about Harry Potter, girls, set crushes and more.
17: What are you going to miss the most about Draco?
TF: He’s a sweetheart. Everyone’s like, “Oh, he’s horrible,” but I feel really sorry for him. Harry has it easy. He has all these great influences saying, “Do this, do that, be the hero,” and Draco doesn’t even have that option. It’s, “Go and be evil or Voldemort is going to kill you,” which is pretty horrific really. But as much as he is a sweetheart, Draco’s delightfully horrible most of the times and I’ve had a lot of joy in doing that.
17: What do you look for in a girlfriend, in real life?
TF: I like the laid-back ladies. Looks are stressed so much these days, and a lot of girls feel they need to do all of these weird and wonderful things to look good and they really don’t. The best-looking girls don’t do anything, they just sort of know they’re beautiful, especially in jeans and a hoodie. I like a funny girl. Smart. Talented. I like someone who is good at music — that always intrigues me.
The full episode of ITV’s Behind the Magic hosted by Ben Shepard has found its way on to Youtube and may be watched below. The special takes a look at the making of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II. The episode features interviews with Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Matt Lewis, Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright, Julie Walters, Helena Bonham Carter, David Barron, David Heyman and David Yates. There are also some new behind the scenes shots from the final film!
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