Tonight we have some new cover art for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I DVD and Blu-Ray as well as some information on one of the features, Maximum Movie Mode. View the photos in the gallery.
Maximum Movie Mode – Join host Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), and other members of the cast and crew, on an interactive journey through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. Plus, revisit important moments from the previous films to prepare for the final battle that takes place in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
Warner Bros. has announced that the Deathly Hallows: Part I DVD will be released on April 15th in the USA, 4 days after the April 11th release in the UK. It will be released on a Blu-ray Combo Pack and single disc DVD. Thanks to SS we have High Res versions of the covers that you can see in the gallery. The information for the DVDs is as follows:
3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack includes:
• Exclusive Sneak Peek of a scene from the highly anticipated upcoming film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
• Maximum Movie Mode – Join host Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), and other members of the cast and crew, on an interactive journey through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. Plus, revisit important moments from the previous films to prepare for the final battle that takes place in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
• Dan, Rupert and Emma’s Running Competition – While filming the escape scene from the Snatchers in Swinley Forest, Dan, Rupert and Emma engage in a little competition of their own. With colorful commentary by Director David Yates, see the competitive spirit on set and this hilarious rivalry between the three leads.
• The Seven Harrys – See how Daniel Radcliffe recreated the personalities of the different characters that transform into Harrys in the hilarious Privet Drive scene.
• On the Green with Rupert, Tom, Oliver and James – Accompany Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) and James Phelps (Fred Weasley) for a round of golf and get a glimpse into their 10-year friendship that developed while making the Harry Potter films.
• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Promotional Trailer – Join Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and other cast members from the Harry Potter films on their first visit to the Grand Opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
• Additional Scenes
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: Behind the Soundtrack
• Standard Definition DVD of the feature film
• Digital Copy of the feature film
DVD Includes:
• Additional Scenes
They have also released the Quest for the Hallows website, which will feature exclusive videos, photos, and never-before-seen footage from the first Deathly Hallows film.
Beginning February 1st, Harry Potter fans old and new can sign up to join the “Quest for the Hallows”, an exciting global online adventure throughout the year. The “Quest for the Hallows” allows participants to unlock exclusive content, including videos, photos and other exciting, never-before-seen materials, and also enter sweepstakes featuring spectacular prizes. For more information and to sign up for the “Quest for the Hallows” visit www.questforthehallows.com
In a new video interviewHarry Potter production designer Stuart Craig talks about his work on the Potter films as well as other movies he has worked on. The Harry Potter section starts at about 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
Today we have a bunch of new High and Medium quality promotional photos from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I. The photos are of Harry, Ron, Hermione, Bill, Fleur, Fred and George, Ginny Weasley, Tonks and Remus Lupin. See all the new shots here and here in the gallery!
In a new interview Rupert Grint and Richard Griffiths discuss the fact that they haven’t won many awards for the Harry Potter films.
Today Grint, 22, said the cast have all but given up hope of being honoured at the Academy Awards, while veteran actor Richard Griffiths, who plays Vernon Dursley in the series, said he believed “something is going on”. When asked why the franchise had not received major nominations again, Grint said: “We don’t expect it.”
Laurence Olivier and Tony award-winner Griffiths, 63, said: “It’s sad it’s only technical awards and not artistic ones. It’s the biggest movie phenomenon on the planet. I remember when ET was the highest earning movie of all time – $870 million. With Harry Potter, you’re talking $6 billion. Guys? Something’s going on! Why don’t you honour it?”
So far, the franchise has been nominated for nine Oscars in technical categories, but has not won one. The six movies have also been snubbed at the Baftas, having been nominated for 20 awards in total, predominantly for technical categories. They have only won one – best production design for Goblet Of Fire.
The final film, Deathly Hallows Part 2, is due for release in July and will be the saga’s final shot at Oscar glory. Grint said: “Either way, the final movie will be huge. We did some re-shoots at the end of the year. We’re really going to go out with a bang. That’s everyone’s goal really. It’s kind of going to be pretty epic.” He praised the achievements of the technical crew, saying: “It would be great to see the technical [team receive] recognition. They devote their whole lives to it.”
Fans in the UK are getting a special treat if they are a fan of Harry Potter on Facebook. Emma Watson has announced via a video on the page that there are two different designs for the BluRay cover of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I and want you to decide which one is used! Both covers feature the image of the trio running in the forest, just placed differently.
To vote, “Like” the official Harry Potter UK Facebook page and click on the “Blu-ray Poll” tab. Voting ends at midnight GMT on January 30th. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 will be on DVD and Blu-Ray in the UK on April 11th.
