We previously told you that collector’s editions of the Harry Potter films would be released. Warner Bros have now released a few clips from the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone collector’s edition. They include some behind-the-scenes clips of the cast, including Dan Radcliffe, Sean Biggerstaff (Oliver Wood), interviews with director Chris Columbus, producer David Heyman, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. You can see one of the clips on WB’s website here and here is the other (thanks to SS):
As many of you know, ABC Family usually has a Harry Potter weekend as part of their 25 Days of Christmas. This year is no exception. Beginning on December 4th, ABC family will show the first four Harry Potter films. Not only will you get get to see the actors grow before our eyes, but you will also get to see footage from the eight hour documentary “Creating the World of Harry Potter,” which will be on the Half-Blood Prince Ultimate Edition DVD/Blu-Ray. There will also be an advanced look at “Close Up With the Cast” with Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), who will show off some of her costumes (also also part of the Half-Blood Prince DVD). You can see the entire schedule here.
Make sure to check your local listings for channels and correct times.
A lot more information has been released on the Ultimate Editions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets that we previously told you about. The editions will be released on December 8th on DVD and Blu-Ray. Some of the features to be included on these editions include:
Sorcerer’s Stone (to include 5 discs):
Disc 3 (a few of the highlights)
• Diagon Alley
• Tour the Gryffindor Common Room, Harry’s Room and the Great Hall – Welcome to the self-guided tour of Hogwarts, home of witches and wizards in training, and take in the sights.
• Defense Against the Dark Arts; Spells and Charms; Potions; Transfiguration; Third Floor Corridor; Deleted Scenes.
• Sorting Hat
• Library
• Gallery of Art & Architecture
• Hogwarts Yearbook
• Guide to Ghosts – Discover the many marvelous and mysterious ghosts of Hogwarts.
• Hogwarts Grounds
• Quaffle and Bludger – Get a lesson from Oliver Wood on how to play Quidditch.
• Tour Hagrid’s Hut – Welcome to the self-guided tour of Hagrid’s Hut, home of Rubeus Hagrid, the Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts, and his faithful companion, Fang.
Disc 4 (highlights)
• Introduction by Daniel Radcliffe – An introduction to the many special features for the Harry Potter films [NEW]
• Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 1: The Magic Begins – Discover the story of how one vision for the Harry Potter films came together out of limitless possibilities to create the visual world we have come to know and love. [NEW]
• Deleted Scenes
Chamber of Secrets (to include 5 discs):
Disc 3 (highlights)
• Deleted Scenes
• Lockhart’s Classroom
• Certificates – Have a look at Gilderoy Lockhart’s many achievements.
• Behind Hogwarts
• A Conversation with J.K. Rowling and Steve Kloves – The author and screenwriter detail how the books are brought to life, and the changes that happen in the process.
• Dumbledore’s Office
• Build a Scene – Building a scene as magnificent as Professor Dumbledore’s office takes more than wood, plaster, nails and paint. It takes imagination.
• Tour Dumbledore’s Office – Welcome to the self-guided tour of Professor Dumbledore’s office, one of the most fascinating rooms at Hogwarts.
• Interviews with Students, Professors and More
• Students – What would you ask the cast, if you could? Put yourself in the interview chair as the stars answer questions about making the film.
• Professors and More – Enjoy personal moments with the professors and others as they discuss their characters: Prof. Gilderoy Lockhart, Lucius Malfoy, Prof. Pomona Sprout, Molly Weasley, Arthur Weasley, Prof. Albus Dumbledore, Rubeus Hagrid, Prof. Severus Snape, Uncle Vernon Dursley, Aunt Petunia Dursley, Argus Filch, Prof. Minerva McGonagall.
• Activities
• The Chamber Challenge [Game]
• Tour the Chamber of Secrets – What are you doing here? This place isn’t safe. Begin your journey down the dark corridor for the self-guided tour of the Chamber of Secrets.
• The Forbidden Forest Challenge [Game]
• Colin’s Darkroom
• Tour Diagon Alley – Welcome to the self-guided tour of Diagon Alley, where you can find all your supplies for the school year. Explore the many shops, such as Flourish & Blotts and the Magical Menagerie.
• Spellcaster Knowledge Challenge [Game]
Disc 4 (highlights)
• Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part 2: Characters – Explore how the cast and creative team of directors and designers take the characters’ descriptions on the page to the actors’ performances on film. [NEW]
• Screen Tests of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson [NEW]
Ultimate Editions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets are now available for pre-order. You can pre-order the Blu-Ray versions in our Amazon store here and here, or the DVD versions here and here.
The descriptions don’t give us a lot of detail on what will be included in these editions, however the covers state that the movies will include ‘Creating the World’ and ‘Creating the Characters’. You can see the covers in our gallery for Sorcerer’s Stonehere and here, and for Chamber of Secretshere and here.
Warner Home Video are holding a contest in celebration of the re-release of the first five Harry Potter films on DVD and Blu-Ray. Within one of the boxes will be a token that will allow the person to win a week long trip to the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows set.
While at Leavesden Studios, in Hertfordshire, the winner will work with members of various production departments, set decoration, hair and make-up and the prop department.
Three second prize winners will win a home entertainment system and a DVD box-set of Harry Potter Years 1-5, and 30 third prize winners will receive a Harry Potter Quidditch goody bag containing a Quidditch helmet, training bag and T-shirt.
The DVDs and Blu-Ray discs will be released on June 15.
The articles about this contest are currently only being produced in the UK, so it may be that this contest is only for UK residents.
We previously told you that collector’s editions of the Harry Potter films would be released. Warner Bros have now released a few clips from the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone collector’s edition. They include some behind-the-scenes clips of the cast, including Dan Radcliffe, Sean Biggerstaff (Oliver Wood), interviews with director Chris Columbus, producer David Heyman, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. You can see one of the clips on WB’s website here and here is the other (thanks to SS):
As many of you know, ABC Family usually has a Harry Potter weekend as part of their 
Ultimate Editions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets are now available for pre-order. You can pre-order the Blu-Ray versions in our Amazon store 
Warner Home Video 
