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We previously told you that Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films) was starting on a new project called In Between the Waves as Luke. The film, described as a “European road trip and buddy movie,” also stars Ed Speelers (Eragon in the Eragon film) as Guy and Marial Valverde (Melissa P. in Melissa P.) as Carli.

Some new photos of him and Ed making a promotional for the film in Dorset on October 18th are now online with Backyards Surf & Skate.  They show Tom and Ed at the beach with a Volkswagon van.  You can see the photos in our gallery beginning here.

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Those in the UK who are existing Sky+HD customers are being offered a complimentary ticket to the HD version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to share with their friends by hosting a Sky+HD party.  Those who take part in this will also receive a £10 Marks & Spencer voucher. This off takes place November 11 – 13, the same week of the DVD’s release. See their advertisement in our gallery here.

They’re also offering the same deal for the films Angels & Demons and The Hangover.

You can get more information and sign up at this link.

Read more to get more information from Sky’s press release.

Thanks to David for letting us know!

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Well…according to his Twitter, it was really a toss between a dalmation (Jade plans to be Disney’s Cruella DeVil) and a ghostbuster.  Guess which choice won?  Seriously though, Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films) is reported to be attending a “Hallowe’en extravaganza” tomorrow, Saturday, October 31, in Leatherhead.  He will judge the coloring competition among the activities of ghoulish games, a Hallowe’en hunt, live scary critters and street entertainers.  The article states that ”thousands of people” are expected to attend the event on High Street and Swan Centre.

Click here to read the complete artice.

If anyone attends and takes photos, please let us know.

As for today, he tweets that it is “another big day on set”.  Hmmm…wonder what that could mean?

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Since Harry Potter: The Exhibition can now be seen at the Museum of Science in Boston, the Wicked Local from Franklin, MA was at the special preview (which we reported here) and interviewed Matthew Lewis about the development of his Harry Potter character, Neville Longbottom.   Here are a few of the questions:

Q: In most of the films so far, Neville Longbottom is a supporting character with limited appearances. How do you establish the character so he is memorable?

A: I’m always in contact with (director) David Yates, and we talk constantly about what Neville would be doing and feeling, even when he is in the background…This is something David Yates is keen about, not just with Neville Longbottom, but with all the characters, to keep the whole scene alive.

Q: As someone who was a fan of the books since childhood, is there anything in the movies so far that you wish were different?

A: I was a little upset when the scene in the book “Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix” wasn’t included where Neville goes to St. Mungo’s Hospital to see his parents (torture victims of Bellatrix Lestrange, follower of Lord Voldemort). That scene was so crucial to Neville’s character. But due to the length of the film, we had to cut that sequence.

Q: Some fans also have a crush on Neville and on you. Did you ever expect that?

A: Definitely not for myself, but I wouldn’t begrudge it. (Laughs.) It’s cool for a 20-year-old guy to have that. When I got into “Harry Potter” that was never really the aim.

Q: What can we expect from Neville in the next film (“Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, Part One,” to be released in 2010)?

A: I got the final script a few weeks ago. Neville has got a lot of stuff to do. The three main students (Harry, and friends Ron Weasley and Hermoine Grainger) have been away from Hogwarts, but Neville stays and takes charge of Dumbledore’s Army (which leads the charge against Voldemort and his forces.) He is leading an underground resistance. He gets beaten and is a bit bloodied.

Click here to read the complete interview.

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J.K. Rowling’s website has been updated with a birthday wish to our favorite Potter mum, Mrs. Weasley.  Molly Weasley is portrayed by Julie Walters in the Harry Potter films.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MRS. WEASLEY!!

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Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) narrated a film for the 2010 Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) short film called The Legacy of Hope.  The film is currently online over at the HMD site here.

On doing this project, Dan stated, “When I was approached to narrate this short film, The Legacy of Hope, I felt very privileged. I felt that in a very small way I was contributing to the remembrance of these tragic and horrendous events, whilst also commemorating all those people who refused to let the horrors they had lived through dictate the tone of the rest of their lives.

“The surest shield we have against future atrocities is our knowledge and our emotional understanding of what has happened in the past. The chance to help the vital work done by the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust could not be turned down.”

Chief Executive Officer of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, Carly Whyborn, said, “We are delighted that Daniel Radcliffe is once again lending his support to HMD. With this year’s theme – The Legacy of Hope – it is entirely fitting that Daniel, who is so well known amongst younger audiences, has narrated our film, which will be shown at HMD events across the UK. Through the film, people will have the opportunity to listen to the memories of survivors like Ben, Lily and Iby and think about what action they can take after HMD which will have a positive impact on their community.”

Source: DR.com

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A huge scene for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is being filmed today.  Chris Rankin, who portrays Percy Weasley in the Potter films, updated his Twitter account last night to state that 43 principal cast members will be on set today.  Can you think of what scene that may require this? Perhaps the Battle at Hogwarts?

in the hotel, excited for filming in the morrow, but not excited for the 5am wake-up call… 43 principal cast on set tomorrow…!

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince continues to receive award nominations!  This time the sixth film in the series about the boy wizard is nominated for Best Film in the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Kids’ Vote.  The event is for children, living in the UK, who are between the ages of 7 and 14  to vote for their favourite Film, TV show, Video Game and Website of the last twelve months.   They can vote online.  Click here.  Voting is open until November 23.  The winner will be announced Sunday, November 29, at the EA British Academy Children’s Awards.

The second nomination received by Half-Blood Prince is from SFX magazine for Best Film.  The magazine’s website is accepting votes and other nominations for their specific categories until December 5.  The winners will be announced at a special award ceremony during the SFX Weekender in February, 2010.  Click here to vote. 

On a side note, David Tennant , who portrayed “Barty Crouch, Jr.” in Goblet of Fire and is currently known for the title role in Doctor Who, is nominated for Best Actor and Sexiest Male.

Source:  The Leaky Cauldron

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The cover for the Australian Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray is now online.  The Blu-ray, which will be released on November 18th in Australia, will include the same extras that other countries’ editions have.  You can see the video of some of those extras in our previous post here.  See the cover in our gallery here.

For those in the UK (release date December 7th), you can order yours from Amazon.co.uk at the following links:

• Blu-Ray
• DVD
• DVD with limited edition Death Eater mask

Those in the US can pre-order on Amazon (release date December 8th) here:

• DVD widescreen
• DVD full-screen
• DVD two-disc limited special edition
• Blu-Ray

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Universal Studios, Orlando, is holding auditions for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  The auditions will be held November 14 and 15 beginning at 10am.  They’re looking for actors who can portray an age range of mid-thirties to mid-forties and speak with a British dialect. Get more information here!

Source: MN

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