Thanks to SS we have a few videos about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park! We also have some new concept art that you can see here in the gallery!
Movieline‘s 25 Under 25: Hollywood’s Hottest Young Stars list includes Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Robert Pattinson.
Emma Watson | Age: 19 | Years on List: 2007, 2008, 2009 What She’s Done: She’s embodied our favorite girl wizard, Hermione Granger, in the beloved — and wildly successful — ‘Harry Potter’ movies. What’s Next: The clever Brit has enrolled in Brown University, but with two ‘Potter’ films still to come, we doubt that Watson will be disappearing from our radar anytime soon. Industry Buzz: “When ‘Potter’ wraps in 2011, it’ll be interesting to see if the young lady (she’ll be 21 years old by the time ‘Potter’ ends) can shake the spells and broomsticks and craft a new image. Whether you like or loathe the series, one thing is for certain: Watson has turned into a fine actress in her teen years. She can do heartbreaking tragedy, romance and has a good feel for comedy. If she chooses to continue acting, she has the chops to move past her persona and craft a magical career.” — Dave McCoy, MSN Movies
Daniel Radcliffe | Age: 20 | Years on List: 2007, 2008, 2009 What He’s Done: Ever heard of a little film series called ‘Harry Potter’? Well, we hear he’s in it. He also bared his soul — and a lot more — onstage in ‘Equus’; how many other young actors have done that (without there being alcohol or a bet involved)? What’s Next: His next non-Potter project is a biopic entitled ‘The Journey Is the Destination,’ in which he plays the late photojournalist Dan Eldon, who was killed in 1993 by a mob in Mogadishu. Industry Buzz: “When you’re the title character of the biggest moneymaking film franchise of all time, you might just be content to sit back and enjoy the ride. But Radcliffe has shown a real willingness to branch out as an actor in ‘Equus’ and ‘December Boys.'” — Matt Atchity, Rotten Tomatoes
Robert Pattinson | Age: 23 | Years on List: 2007, 2008, 2009 What He’s Done: You don’t have to be a ‘Twi’-hard to appreciate R-Pattz’s smoldering gaze in the first film adaptation of the teen-vampire love story ‘Twilight.’ What’s Next: The ‘Twilight’ saga continues; ‘New Moon’ will hit theaters later this year, and ‘Eclipse’ — already filming — is set for summer 2010. If that’s not enough Pattinson for you, also look for him in the 2010 indie romantic drama ‘Remember Me.’ Industry Buzz: “Pattinson could have a tidy career for the next few years as a hunky British heartthrob … Don’t hold the ‘Twilight Saga’ against him; he’s willing to play against type with roles like Salvador Dali in ‘Little Ashes,’ and the willingness to take roles like that means he could be working for a long time to come.” — Matt Atchity, Rotten Tomatoes
Half-Blood Prince has made it into the Top Ten of the All Time Worldwide Box Office Grossings! It is at number 10 with $922.4 million Worldwide, $298.8 million Domestic, and $623.6 Overseas.
Also among the Top 10 is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (5) and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (7)! Non-Potter films include The Dark Knight, Lord of the Rings Two Towers and Return of the King, Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man’s Chest and At Worlds End, Titanic and Star Wars Episode 1!
I will be using this post to update with all the Wizarding World news from the live webcast! More as it comes! SOOO Exciting! 😀
HPEF on Twitter say: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!! WWOHP WILL BE OPENING SPRING 2010!
Description of the park via SS: It starts with Hogsmeade station into the park. To its left is Zonko’s, Honeydukes, and the Three Broomsticks (serve pumpkin juice and butterbeer). across the Three Broomsticks is the Owlery (a ‘calm environement’ with owls atop), next to it is the owl post office. Ollivander’s wand shop is to the post office’s right. Inside of the wand shop will be thousands of dusty-old wand boxes. Dervish and Banges will have wizarding memorabilia like sneakoscopes and much more. there will be a dragon task (plus two roller coasters). Finally is the entrance to Hogwarts and the castle coming to life.
HPEF: Exclusive HP merchandise will be available at Universal!
HPEF: Dragons ride – high speed and a lot of fun, Flight of the Hippogriff more of a family coaster.
HPEF: Feature attraction within the Hogwarts Castle – Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
UPDATE: Apparently, thats all…haha 🙂 But if more news comes up I’ll update
UPDATE2: There is now an official press release online, you can view that here!
Well if you visit other Harry Potter sites, which I’m sure you all do 😉 , you will know that some of the other big sites were invited to Florida for an announcement about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! I am in class a lot today, but I will be posting the news as soon as a get a moment! (well once they release it that is)
Too bad I wasn’t invited, but I would have had to miss a few days of classes, it would have been worth it though…oh well…maybe next time.
Rupert Grint was interviewed by Spurs TV Online when he attended the Spurs match against Manchester United at The Lane. You can watch the interview here on youtube.
Thanks to ICM for the original tip and RGN for the video link!
