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Since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 was recently nominated for an Oscar in the Best Art Direction and Best Visual Effects categories,  The Los Angeles Times interviewed Ben Hibon who was the animation director for the animated sequence of  “The Tale of The Three Brothers” (which introduces the Deathly Hallows) read by Emma Watson as “Hermione Granger”.

Here is an excerpt of what Mr. Hibon was quoted to have said about putting the animation together:

“This is the first animated sequence ever to appear in a Harry Potter film, so it had to be distinctive and special. It’s not animation as we might think of it today; it is a moving illustration of the story being read aloud by Hermione — the story of the Deathly Hallows. The fact that the sequence would be explaining the origin of the title made it all the more important.

“In a moment that takes our central characters to a world of ancient fables, the titular tale of the Three Brothers, found in the book ‘The Tales of Beedle the Bard,’ has an eerie undertone, reminiscent of the timeless Grimms’ fairy tales, which I found particularly relevant for us. Although they are labeled as ‘children’s tales,’ they often tell stories of dark kingdoms and sinister characters. We wanted the audience to experience the story as if through the imagination of a young child…”

Hibon went on to say how the style of the animation was also inspired by the work of  artist Lotte Reiniger  from the 1930s and the style of the Asian shadow-play “which is visually striking, very intricate and yet so beautifully simple”.

Click here to read the complete article.

Click here to see a larger image of the three brothers with the three deathly hallows (courtesy of The Los Angeles Times) in our photo gallery.

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A few new images from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2 are now online.  The Part 1 image shows Hermione in her red wedding dress.  See it here.  Part 2 images show Harry (Dan Radcliffe) and Hermione (Emma Watson) close together in front of a green screen.  You can see that one here. We also get to see the trio in a bright light looking pretty frightened here.  The images also include Hermione reading a book here and Ron with his wand here.

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The UK Harry Potter Facebook page has a video with Emma Watson with her asking fans to vote for which cover they want for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 UK Blu-Ray triple play (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) edition.  Go see the video and vote for which cover you want here! Voting ends tomorrow so go vote now!

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is #10 on Entertainment Weekly’s 15 Hot Movies of 2011 List.  The final Harry Potter film is listed with Red Riding Hood (starring Gary Oldman who portrayed “Sirius Black”) and the films starring Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory) which are Water For Elephants and Breaking Dawn.  A quote from David Heyman, the producer was posted along with a photo of Daniel Radcliffe as “Harry” and Ralph Fiennes as “Lord Voldemort”:

”It’s very much an action film,” says producer David Heyman. ”Part 1 was more akin to a road film. Part 2 is all about the destination.”

Click here to see a photo slideshow of the list.

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The final list of nominees for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards have been released and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 has received two nominations.

The first nomination is for Stuart Craig for Best Art Direction.  Other films in this category include Alice in Wonderland, Inception, The King’s Speech, and True Grit.

The second nomination is for Visual Effects.  The other film in this category include Alice in Wonderland, Hereafter, Inception, and Iron Man 2.

Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) has also received an Oscar nod in the Best Actress in a Supporting Role category for her role in The King’s Speech.

The awards ceremony takes place on Sunday, February 27, at 8/5 p.m. PST, and will air on ABC.

Congratulations to all!

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It may not make sense but yet that is what Evanna Lynch claims in a blog she wrote for The Harry Potter Alliance.  In the blog, the actress who portrayed “Luna Lovegood” in the Harry Potter films expressed her feelings on how important it is to have a good self-image of ourselves and do what we can to maintain our bodies and minds.

I don’t believe in mental blocks. I don’t believe in what other people tell me I can and can’t do. Basically, I have very little regard for the idea of “can’t”. Take the example of running a marathon: your mind tells you that you can’t do it, and other people may laugh and scoff when you tell them your ambition. But the truth of the matter is these statements are just illusions. You can run the marathon regardless of the naysayers. However, if you break both legs two days before the aforementioned marathon I don’t think anyone will contest that “can’t” becomes the cold hard truth.

This reality is why the physical body bind is my greatest fear and it is also why I think it’s so important that we love and care for our bodies as best as we can. It’s true that the mind is where all ideas are born, but the body is the tool that translates and expresses those ideas to the wider world. It is nothing but a vehicle for our greater creative purpose but if we don’t give it fuel and keep it in good working order it instead becomes another obstacle to transcend, a physical one, as well as the many million fictitious mental ones that society presents.

Click here to read the complete blog.

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The BBFC have updated their website to state that the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 DVD will be released on April 11, 2011. Their site also includes a list of the deleted scenes, featurettes, and focus points that come out to 56 and a half minutes. They are:

THE SEVEN HARRYS (FEATURETTE)
THE BURROWS SHED – RON DISCUSSES RADIOS WITH MR. WEASLEY (DELETED SCENE)
THE DURSLEY HOUSE – HARRY AND AUNT PETUNIA AS THEY LEAVE HOUSE (DELETED SCENE)
THE DURSLEY HOUSE – HARRY AND DUDLEY SHAKE HANDS (DELETED SCENE)
THE GRANGER HOUSE – DEATH EATER SEARCHES DESERTED HOUSE (DELETED SCENE)
MINISTRY OF MAGIC LIFTS – HARRY TELLS ARTHUR HE’S BEING TRACKED (DELETED SCENE)
TENT – TRIO DISCUSS DESTROYING LOCKET (DELETED SCENE)
RABBIT CHASE IN THE FOREST (DELETED SCENE)
MONTAGE: RON & HERMIONE SKIMMING STONES (DELETED SCENE)
ON THE GREEN WITH RUPERT, TOM, OLIVER AND JAMES (FEAT URETTE)
THE LAST DAYS OF PRIVET DRIVE (FOCUS POINT)
HAGRID’S MOTORBIKE (FOCUS POINT)
MAGICAL TENTS! (FOCUS POINT)
DEATH EATERS ATTACK CAFE (FOCUS POINT)
CREATING DOBBY AND KREACHER (FOCUS POINT)
GODRIC’S HOLLOW (FOCUS POINT)
THE FROZEN LAKE (FOCUS POINT)
THE RETURN OF GRIPHOOK (FOCUS POINT)

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We’ve been sent some new photos, a video, and a link to a special offer for Dan Radcliffe’s (Harry Potter) new Broadway show How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. You can see the new promotional photos in our gallery starting here.

It’s been confirmed that Anderson Cooper (from CNN) will also be in the play as the Narrator that helps Dan’s character, J. Pierrepont Finch.  They have a video of him, along with Dan, in a studio.

They are also offering a special discount to our readers. You can find that information here.

If you’re in the area, I highly suggest going.  It’s going to be great fun! Previews begin on February 26th.

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Some new images from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 are now available from Harry Potter Wall Art. You can see them in our gallery starting here.

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The BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) nominations were announced today in the UK by BAFTA chairman Tim Corrie, actor Dominic Cooper and actress Talulah Riley.  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 was nominated for Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup & Hair.  Yea!  Well, Voldemort did look especially eerie for this one, didn’t he? Lol.

Also, Helena Bonham Carter who portrayed Bellatrix Lestrange is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The King’s Speech with Colin Firth.

The award ceremony will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2011.

Click here if you would like to see the  video of the nominees being announced. 

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