New Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Trailer!

Aswell as being treated to performances from Xtina and Katy Perry, we also got a sneak peek of a new trailer for the next installment of the Harry Potter movies.
It looks absolutely spectacular and tbh November can't come any quicker for me. Check out the trailer below and don't hesitate to post your thoughts in the comments below:

Deathly Hallows: Part I is to be released on November 16th 2010.

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FILM REVIEW: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 1

Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.

The boys and the wand

By Don Simpson

Before I begin, I should clarify that I did not like any of the first six Harry Potter films. I read each book prior to seeing the related film and I felt as though all of the films left out very important material from the books (this was way beyond the films not being as good as the books -- because how could that be possible?); and none of the six films -- except for maybe Alfonso Cuarуn’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban -- truly represented the mood of the books. They all felt amazingly incoherent, very light and obnoxiously humorous -- obviously created for the lowest common denominator.

First and foremost, if the audience had not read the books they would be totally lost by the flighty (borderline nonsensical) narratives of the films. I decided to finally test this theory on my own, so for David Yates’ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 I opted not to read the book prior to watching the movie. The result: my theory has been confirmed. As much as I disliked the first six films, at least I could fill in all of the narrative holes with my knowledge from reading the books. I absolutely hated Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 because I did not know what the hell was going on. (I will definitely read the book before Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is released.)

Well, okay, I am exaggerating a bit...I had some idea about what was going on. As with the other six films, there is a very simple and shallow narrative that is fairly discernible. These are dark times. Post Dumbledore's death, Voldemort’s (Ralph Fiennes) power has increased to a nearly insurmountable level. Therefore Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is in much more danger than usual. The entire world is in danger too! Harry’s (and thus the world’s!) only hope for survival is to destroy Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes (talismans), but first he has to find them and figure out how to destroy each one.

Oh, and what are the Deathly Hallows you ask? Well, Luna Lovegood’s (Evanna Lynch) father Xenophilius (Rhys Ifans) explains that the mythical Deathly Hallows are three sacred objects: the Resurrection Stone, Elder Wand, and Invisibility Cloak. Harry focuses solely on destroying the Horcruxes, while Voldemort obsesses about finding the Deathly Hallows.

For a majority of the film, the supporting cast is pushed more to the periphery of the narrative than usual and we are stuck following Harry, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson). Additionally, Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is the first film which is not centered around the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Instead Harry, Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson) spend of the majority of the film camping in random locales (forests, riverbanks and seasides) of a seemingly post-apocalyptic Muggle world just waiting for something to happen. There is a lot of waiting and a lot of petty bickering.

There is one ridiculous scene which is not in the book (or so I have been informed): Harry and Hermione dance together to Nick Cave's "O Children". There is also a cringeworthy scene in which Ron watches Harry and Hermione make out while naked (don’t worry, all of the naughty bits are blurred out). Both scenes seem like a very obvious ploy to create a faux love triangle and stir up some unnecessary sexual tension between Harry, Hermione and Ron.

I do have to write one compliment about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 -- so here we go: it is visually amazing. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is by far the best looking of the Harry Potter films; cinematography, special effects and set design are near-perfect. (Maybe it has something to do with Hogwarts not being in this picture? I never did like the way Hogwarts was visually rendered in the films.)

We will have to wait and see if Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 redeems this dreadful theatrical franchise. (I gave up hope that this franchise could be redeemed many years ago!) Then, after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, we can commence pondering how the eight films will stand up many years down the line. (Chris Columbus’ Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets have already aged quite poorly in less than 10 years.) Nonetheless, the literary incarnation of Harry Potter -- which I consider to be one of the better works of young adult fiction -- will probably continue to endure for a long time to come.

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HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS new trailer hits the web

Below is a newly released trailer for one of the most eagerly awaited movies this year, HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – Part One, which debuts on theater screens nationwide, Friday November 19, 2010

As of this writing, the film has not yet been provided with a Motion Picture Association of America rating for age suitability.

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Amazing New Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Trailer

Just recently the new Harry Potter trailer for the final 2-parter film, 'Deathly Hallows' was revealed showing clips from both parts of the film. Part 1 will be coming in cinemas this November, followed by Part 2 (the final installment) coming in July 2011.

Check out the trailer below, followed by my thoughts of the trailer:

How epic does this trailer look?! This is the film Harry Potter fans have been longing for! It totally blows Twilight out of the water. I really can't wait to see this film. November 2010 and July 2011 really can't come any faster for me!

What are your thoughts?

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J.K. Rowling Doesn't Rule Out Writing Any More Harry Potter

According to certain sources, JK. Rowling has said that she will not rule out writing any more Harry Potter books.

When asked whether she will release another HP book, she said:

"Yes, I do, and I am. I'm quite sure in the not-too-distant future I will bring out another book."

So this is really good news for all Harry Potter fans. I personally would love another HP book, and think that it would actually do very well. So if any news arises on the situation then I will let you know.

Anyways, the latest installment of the Harry Potter films, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part I will be released in cinemas in November. The second part is scheduled to be released in July 2011.

What do you think? Comment below :)

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Next to the last, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and I personally congrats the writter J.K. Rowling for finishing all of Harry Potter's series. The very first Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the second Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the third Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the fourth Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fifth Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Also this and the last series.


Lord Voldemort and his followers is begin to act directly. The Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge also get impuls, he must hand over his position because think don't competence in take care of Voldemort case, and replacing by Rufus Scrimgeour. Hogwarts School of Wizardry, place where Harry belong in sixth year, also can't away from scary environment, and security raised. As usuall, this year Hogwarts get a new teacher, named Horace Slughorn who replacing Professor Severus Snape finally get position what he dreamed. The other surprize come from Harry, this time He get a champion in potion, also he can beat Hermione because the book borrow from Professor Slughorn to him, owned by "Half-Blood Prince". Whenever, Professor Dumbledore and Harry has important work, that is find and destroy a couple of Horcrux belong to Lord Voldemort. But, how Evil Eater still succeed come in to Hogwarts? And who is Half-Blood Prince?

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

The fifth review to fifth series of Harry Potter titled Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and I want to praise the writter J.K. Rowling for her creation. Everyone must be know, success can get everywhere for example from cafe be Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. And continued to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the third titled Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Before this series is Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.


In the fifth year, at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, teenage hormon Harry Potter started. The summer holydays that bore and excite, make Harry really upset. Magical world unbelieveable to Harry who declare that Lord Voldemort is return, Not only that, Professor Dumbledore who on Harry side also get impuls. As replacing Dumbledore, choose Dolores Umbridge who daily make Harry in Hogwarts like in hell. Plus, Harry must faced Ordinary Wizarding Levels (O.W.L.) exam, also his nightmare where very hurting his scratch on his head. Harry know, Lord Voldemort have action, no one can trust him...

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