The Financial Times is reporting that Warner Bros plans to buy Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, England,.  Leavesden is where they have filmed all of the Harry Potter movies including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

The new plans involve building two new permanent stages, refurbishing the existing buildings and redesigning its 100-acre “backlot”, the area used for shooting outdoor scenes.

A person familiar with the plans said Warner Brothers wants to make Leavesden a European hub for post-production, including visual effects, animatronics and film editing in the UK, and believes that it will attract film business to the country.

The proposal also includes a plan to allow members of the public to visit, by appointment, the sets of films made at Leavesden, including the great hall from the Harry Potter series.

More information as it comes!  This is still a rumor for now.  Thanks to SS for the tip!

Actress Clemence Poeey (Fleur Delacour) attended Chanel’s Haute Couture S/S 2010 Fashion Show at Paris Fashion Week!   See the photos of here here at Clemence-Poesy.org.

Clemence also designed two t-shirts that will be sold by Zef (a children’s clothing store) to support Enfance et Partage, which has been fighting for 30 years against all forms of child abuse. The shirts will cost 45€ and go on sale in March!

Empire Online is reporting that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2 will be released in 3D!

Yes, both chunks of Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows will be converted to the format.

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Warners was apparently closed-mouthed when asked to confirm, so until the official announcement this is technically a rumour. But that shoe is expected to drop before the week – and knowing the speed at which these things move in the Internet age, the day – is over.

Each film will cost $5 million to convert and the process will also shove the release date of Titans back a week to 2nd April. The Potter pics are still on course for 19th November of this year and 15th July 2011 respectively.

Thanks as usual to Oclumencia we have FOUR new promotional photos from the Half-Blood Prince character shoots.  See them all here in the gallery!

Universal Orlando has released a high resolution image of Hogwarts castle at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park. You can see the photo by heading over to the gallery!

The magical transformation continues.  Although still very much a work in progress, the magnificence of Hogwarts castle is beginning to take shape above Hogsmeade as work continues on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  Hogwarts will be the home of a thrilling, new, state-of-the-art attraction – Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – that uses ground-breaking technology to bring the magic, characters and stories of Harry Potter to life in ways never before experienced. Set to open in Spring 2010 only at Universal Orlando Resort, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature multiple themed attractions, shops and a restaurant.

Thanks TLC!

There is a new press release online stating that:

The Museum of Science, Boston is pleased to announce that it will extend its East Coast premiere run of Harry Potter: The Exhibition by one week. Due to its popularity, the exhibit, which was originally set to end its run on February 21, will now remain open until February 28, 2010. To meet demand for tickets during February school vacation weeks in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the Museum will also offer special extended exhibit hours:

• Saturday, February 13 through Saturday, February 20, Harry Potter: The Exhibition and Museum exhibit halls are open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Sunday, February 21 through Thursday, February 25, hours are: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday, February 26: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Saturday, February 27 – Sunday, February 28: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The extended run will give New England fans their last chance to step inside the famous wizard’s magical world before the exhibition moves to its next location, the Ontario Science Center in Toronto, Canada. The Museum of Science is the only New England location on the exhibit’s tour.

For more information refer to the full press release!