Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince Review

Posted by Allan Ford 15 July, 2009 (20) Comment

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince“, the sixth entry into the series, is definitely the most leisurely of the movies to date. Clocking in at over 2 1/2 hours long, there’s no sense of urgency detected in Potterdom this time around. And why would there be? Young love is in the air. Never mind all that business with the Dark Lord and his minions, who seem to be waging an all-out assault against our heroes when they aren’t otherwise preoccupied with “snogging.”

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Harry grows up in this one. That’s pretty much all you need to know right? Six movies into the Potter franchise, and your options for reviewing the film begin to see diminishing returns. No other successful series has gone this deep into a multi-movie story line with its main characters (and financing) intact. And there’s two more to go!

In The Half-Blood Prince Hogwarts has become as familiar as your grandparent’s beach house you get to vacation at once a year. It’s awesome and all, and you enjoy visiting, but you know its hallowed corridors like the back of your hand. Teachers, with whom you’re on a first-name basis, pass you in the halls – different landmarks and various patina of whoosie-whatsits flit around your head before you give them a second look. The magic has become second nature and commonplace to those of us who’ve already passed our OWLs…read more: [UGO]

Harry is distracted from his paper, however, by an instant flirtation with the young waitress, a saucy cutie who informs him, although he asked only with his eyes, that she gets off work at 11. She indeed waits for him on the platform, but the Chosen One must respond to his higher calling from Dumbledore (Michael Gambon), who either materializes, gets off a train, or has a pied-a-terre right there in the Underground. I for one will be disappointed if that waitress (I think her name is Elarica Gallagher) doesn’t turn up again in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” whose two parts will conclude the series in 2010 and 2011…read more [Roger Ebert]

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Brand New “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” Clip

Posted by Allan Ford 9 July, 2009 (0) Comment

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There is less than one week left to the premier of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and MSN has just released a new, exclusive clip that that features Daniel Radcliffe and David Thewlis.

The clip, titled “Handful of People” shows a discussion taking place between Remus and Harry about the trust they have in Dumbledore, and whether they believe his decision is the right one.

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” will center its story at the time when Voldemort’s grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds is tightening. With Hogwarts no longer being the safe haven it once was, Dumbledore begins to prepare Harry for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Bringing in his old friend and colleague Professor Horace Slughorn, Dumbledore works together with Harry to unlock Voldemort’s defenses.

Directed by David Yates (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix), stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, Helena Bonham Carter and Robbie Coltrane among others.

Rated PG, Harry Potter 6 hits theaters on July 15th 2009. The IMAX release will be delayed by two weeks till July 29th.

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Two “Harry Potter 6″ HBO “First Look” Clips!

Posted by Allan Ford 5 July, 2009 (0) Comment

Harry Potter 6

With “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” theatrical release fast approaching, HBO has aired its “First Look” in two parts. It’s feature never before seen footage and tons of behind the scenes cast interviews and filmmaker discussion of just what it took to make what will almost certainly be the most ambitious entry in the franchise yet.

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” will center its story at the time when Voldemort’s grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds is tightening. With Hogwarts no longer being the safe haven it once was, Dumbledore begins to prepare Harry for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Bringing in his old friend and colleague Professor Horace Slughorn, Dumbledore works together with Harry to unlock Voldemort’s defenses.

Directed by David Yates (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix), stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, Helena Bonham Carter and Robbie Coltrane among others.

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Four Minute Harry Potter 6 Clip

Posted by Allan Ford 30 June, 2009 (2) Comment

Harry Potter 6

Here’s  four minutes clip of  “Harry Potter 6,” directed by David Yates, featuring some new footage.

In “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” Lord Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and Wizard worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching.

This is the sixth book in J.K. Rowling’s immensely popular series. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, Jim Broadbent, Evanna Lynch, and Bonnie Wright.

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” hits theaters on July 15th, 2009.

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Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince Final Trailer And New Posters

Posted by Fiona 17 April, 2009 (0) Comment

One final trailer and four new posters for “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” directed by David Yates have been released. Check them out below.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

In “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” Lord Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and Wizard worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching.

This is the sixth book in J.K. Rowling’s immensely popular series. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, Jim Broadbent, Evanna Lynch, and Bonnie Wright.

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Harry Potter And Ahe Half-Blood Prince International Trailer

Posted by Fiona 9 April, 2009 (1) Comment

New trailer for “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” directed by David Yates has been released.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

In “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” Lord Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and Wizard worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching.

This is the sixth book in J.K. Rowling’s immensely popular series. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, Jim Broadbent, Evanna Lynch, and Bonnie Wright.

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” hits theaters on July 17th 2009.
For more pics, posters and trailers go to “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” FF Movie Page
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New Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Pics

Posted by Allan Ford 14 February, 2009 (1) Comment

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince -  Rupert Grint

Today, we have two new shots from the upcoming David Yates directed Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” featuring a shot of  Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint

In “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” Lord Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and Wizard worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching.

This is the sixth book in J.K. Rowling’s immensely popular series. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, Jim Broadbent, Evanna Lynch, and Bonnie Wright

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” hits theaters on July 17th 2009.

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince International Movie Posters

Posted by Allan Ford 5 February, 2009 (2) Comment

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince poster

MyMovies.it and MSN.uk have debuted three new international teaser posters for Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” The posters features Potter and Dumbledore.

Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn’t counted on Romilda Vane’s chocolates! And then there’s Hermione, simpering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” is again directed by David Yates, of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” previously, and written by Steve Kloves, who also wrote “Sorcerer’s Stone”, “Chamber of Secrets”, “Prisoner of Azkaban”, and “Goblet of Fire” but not “Order of the Phoenix.” This is the sixth book in J.K. Rowling’s immensely popular series. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, Jim Broadbent, Evanna Lynch, and Bonnie Wright

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince hits theaters on July 17th 2009.

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45 New Harry Potter 6 Photos

Posted by Allan Ford 8 December, 2008 (1) Comment

New batch of photos from “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, Tom Felton, Jim Broadbent, Evanna Lynch, and Bonnie Wright has been released.

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” is again directed by David Yates, of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” previously, and written by Steve Kloves, who also wrote “Sorcerer’s Stone”, “Chamber of Secrets”, “Prisoner of Azkaban”, and “Goblet of Fire” but not “Order of the Phoenix.” This is the sixth book in J.K. Rowling’s immensely popular series.

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“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” New Trailer

Posted by Fiona 14 November, 2008 (0) Comment

The second trailer for the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” from director David Yates starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and Helena Bonham Carter has been released.

Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas.

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