The Wizarding world of Harry Potter being constructed

Took a spin through Islands of Adventure this morning. Only a five-minute wait for Dueling Dragons, but my real destination was the Great Wall of Harry Potter Land, most properly known as the future Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Here’s the view of from the newish bridge that connects part of Lost Continent to the Jurassic Park Discovery Center. We’re looking at what used to be the back of the Enchanted Oak Tavern, currently being demolished. This is a bit of a tourist attraction unto itself.

Here’s a portion of the bridge, looking toward the Lost Continent end. Signs along the way tell us that Harry’s coming in 2010.

This is the wall that separates the Dueling Dragons entry area from the spot where Enchanted Oak used to be. More after the jump.

There’s lots of activity on both sides of the wall. Here I’m standing between the big dragon statues at the front of the path to the roller coasters.

Here’s the view from farther up the Dragons queue.

Still further up the Dragons line … the now abandoned Flying Unicorn coaster (right) and the large Wizarding World building that’s been under construction for some time. (Look striaght through for the Jurassic Park River Adventure building.)

The Dragons souvenir shop is gone … well, almost, but you can’t get to it.

Over on the Jurassic Park side, the original big building. …

… now with more scaffolding.

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Cast comments the filming of HBP in “new” interview //By Raquel at 24th 2008

The fans must remember of the lots of interviews that were granted to the press and spread online when the cast was promoting the launch of the DVD of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in November of last year. Today the German site FIXX Cinema spread one more. The video, with 4:19 of duration, shows interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright, Evanna Lynch and Matthew Lewis about the filming of Half-Blood Prince and even some short comments related to Deathly Hallows.  Is this like a second home for you? Matthew: Definitly. And I also sleep here. They tell you to look asleep and I really fall asleep. The beds are extremely comfortable. And I do come here for seven years now Are we going to see the scene with Luna during Quidditch in the movie ? Evanna: Yes , No , wait a minute. The commentary, I don’t think so. But the lions hat is there to make us forget the no commentary thing. The whole translation can be read in Full News! Watch the video straight of the YouTube clicking here, or do its download! HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE Interview with the cast of the movie FIXX Cinema August 23th of 2008 Translation: BWO DR: Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) RG: Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) BW: Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) EL: Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) ML: Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) How far are you with the 6th movie? DR: Right in the middle. RG: I haven’t done so much but Dan has already been filming for a few months. Is this like a second home for you? ML: Definitely. And I also sleep here. They tell you to look asleep and I really fall asleep. The beds are extremely comfortable. And I do come here for seven years now. Do you have the whole script or just you own scenes? EL: Yeah but they’re changing something every day. RG: It’s really good. And I liked the 6th book a lot. We’re going to do some cool things. The 6th part is a major movie for Ginny. BW: Yeah , Yeah I.. EL: You’re supposed to say: “I’m really looking forward to play Ginny again” BW: Yeah it’s definitely a good film for her. Until now it was a lot of fun. Are we going to see the scene with Luna during Quidditch in the movie? EL: Yes , No , wait a minute. The commentary, I don’t think so. But the lions hat is there to make us forget the no commentary thing. Do you read the books again before the shooting or are you relying on David Yates to tell you what to do? BW: I’ve read all books and I love them but they can’t put everything in the movies and that’s a pity. But I thing the most important parts are in it. RG: This time Ron has a girlfriend and there is a lot more kissing going on for which I’m grateful. DR: I’m looking forward to see Rupert kissing Lavender Brown. That’s going to be funny. The next movie is probably going to be not as dark as the last on . In the book are a lot of funny scenes DR: Yes I think so, that’s the short answer but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a lot of terribly dark scenes… DR: … Especially in the third part, but , yeah , there are a lot of relly funny scenes. Comparing to the other movies this script is the funniest. You know Emma for so long , it has to be strange to fall in love with her (character ) now? RG: Yes , especially after reading the 7th book and knowing how the story ends. It’s a little embarrassing but I’m going to make it. DR: I’m going to try to bring something of the Will Ferrell comedy school to Hogwarts. That’s going to be my mission. No, I love comedy and it will be interesting to see more of Harry’s sense of humor. BW: We’re doing it for so long now and can be relaxed and concentrated on the acting . And David Yates is directing again and it’s nice to have that kind of continuity. DR: During the last few weeks I worked a lot with Jim Broadbent. It was great, he is a great actor and it’s very interesting to work with him. EL: It’s always nice to be here. No matter what you have to do even if you only have a few scenes, you’re meeting new people. There’s not a single boring day. You have old people here and new people , it’s a bit like school , You’re coming back and there are new students and new teachers. DR: Yes but it’s more fun than a normal school . And it’s great having people like Jim or Imelda Staunton come on board and you can learn so much from them, you’re getting new ideas and learn.

 

Happy Birthday King Grint! //By Staff at 24th 2008

Not all the majesty wants a crown, a cape and a scepter… Not even Rupert Grint, I mean, Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint. Today, the already adult Mr. Grint celebrates one more year of life, exact 20 years. Made eternal as the playful and heroic character Ron Weasley, he sells ice creams in his van and ignore the power that could have risen to his head. Rup, as well as Dan and Emma, began very young in the intense cinematographic work – and let’s agree that Rupert sold the perfect idea of a genuine redhead Weasley. Since the last five movies there is no Ron without Rupert and vice-versa, so it is not any exaggeration to affirm that both were predestined. Amid obscure movies, Rupert makes his part taking humor and casualness to the adaptation. And of course, we are thankful.Missing two movies for the ending of the Potter franchise in the screens, Rupert does not rest in the strenuous task of getting involved in parallel projects and trying (even with difficulty) to gradually belittle of the firm connection that joins him to Ron. Beginning with “Thunderpants“, venturing in “Driving Lessons” and in the recent and nominee to controversial-project “Cherry Bomb”, Rupert can be sure that his fans, pottermaniacs or not, will be loyal by his side. The Ish Staff wishes the redhead an incredible, replete of happiness day and good vibrations. Happy Birthday to our King Grint!

 

The destiny of Hedwig could have been different //By Raquel at 24th 2008

Melissa Anelli promised to spread in the site Harry, A History some prior of what we will be able to find in the book with the same name that will be published in November 4th. In her last update, Melissa revealed a little of her interview with the author JK Rowling. We were talking about which bits of the book she had planned from the beginning – what pieces of canon she knew about as soon as she thought of Harry (and the answer to that question is, mostly, in the book; after publication I’ll post the rest of this comment to fill out the answer). As it turns out, Hedwig, in the original incarnation of book one, had a very pivotal role that would demand her living through to the end of book seven. Jo Said: “I had to work quite hard in finding a very particular way for that snitch to be caught because I knew I was going to do that later; initially, as my British editor can confirm, I had Hedwig catch that snitch. She wanted that changed, and I thought, ‘Oh, God, back to the drawing board.’ Actually that’s what sealed Hedwig’s fate, because the plan was for Hedwig to open the snitch, because touched it first, but, by making it Harry, then it was time too kill her earlier. I think she was going to die anyway, eventually.” Jo revealed previously that the death Hedwig was necessary like a transition of the Harry’s safe life to the totally unexpected. But if Hedwig captured the snitch in the first book, she would be saved up until the end of the seventh book. Which destiny do you think that would be fairer to our beloved owl?

 

Video spread of the Phelps Twins playing HBP //By Raquel at 22nd 2008

Some days ago Ish announced that the Phelps Twins, who play Fred and Jorge Weasley in the Harry Potter series, had attended the market Games Convention 2008 in Leipzig, Germany, to spread the game based on the movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Now it was spread by the IGN a video that shows the brothers playing, in the Nintendo Wii, one against the other in a wizard duel. Do its download in high definition clicking here! Updated: The video can already be seen in our YouTube count through this link!

 

Photo behind the scenes of HBP in high resolution //By Raquel at 21st 2008

The Warner Bros has just sent to our partner Blog Hogwarts a version in high resolution of the photo behind the scenes of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince published by the German magazine Cinema, which went out online yesterday and arrived today in the benches of Germany. In it we can see the actor Michael Gambon characterized as the director Albus Dumbledore in the Great Hall of Hogwarts. In his front is part of the crew, including the director David Yates. It is worthwhile repairing that the actor is using the famous glasses of half moon of Dumbledore – product mysteriously and unfairly out of the last series movie. Check it in our gallery clicking here!Besides, the teaser trailer now shows the new date of launching of the movie – July 17th -, as it can be seen in the official site of the movie.

 

Know some details of the park The Wizarding World of HP //By Raquel at 21st 2008

The site Orlando Weekly published a new article talking about the news which will be seen in Walt Disney, in the SeaWorld and in Universal Orlando. Among the attractions, obviously they had to comment about the thematic park The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The site says that a preview of the park can happen in the Christmas of 2009 and its official opening would happen only in the summer of 2010. Also talks about what people will be able to see inside the Hogwarts castle:  For an idea of what might be inside that enormous space, read U.S. Patent No. 6796908, which describes an interactive Harry Potter dark ride in which tourists use RFID-enabled electronic “magic wands” to “cast spells” that affect the outcome of the attraction. It also comments about the attractions that will be remodeled or destroyed to give place for the enormous structure compound not only for Hogwarts, but also for Hogsmeade: Elsewhere in Potterworld, you’ll find the Three Broomsticks pub-restaurant and other money-spending opportunities, all behind snow-covered Hogsmeade Village facades (crafted by local scenic arts shop Nassal Co.). The Flying Unicorn kiddie-coaster will be re-themed to one of Hagrid’s magical creatures, and Dueling Dragons’ elaborate castle queue will be redecorated (hopefully not destroyed) around a wizarding competition. Stay tuned in Ish!

 

One more star of the Harry Potter series will appear naked //By Raquel at 19th 2008

After the front naked of Daniel Radcliffe in the theatrical play Equus, now is time of Rupert Grint to show his curves for the feminine public. The actor filmed scenes of sex for his newest movie Cherry Bomb, however it should be only a usual naked, showing only his glute. Read the short comment of the actor about the subject:  “I really liked the script and when Harry Potter finishes, I would like doing something different. It was a great challenge” The movie doesn’t has a date of release yet and should go out only in 2009, probably near to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which release will be in July 17th of 2009.

 

Ralph Fiennes in the movie ‘The Duchess’ //By Raquel at 19th 2008

Ralph Fiennes is starring the film “The Duchess” which is predicted to be released in November 12th. Fiennes will be Duc, a rich man who imposes his wife to live a ménage with his three lovers, one of them Lady Bess Foster (Hayley Atwell). The duchess of Devonshire, charming and acclaimed by the population is played by Keira Knightley, who is dissatisfied with the proposal of her husband and joins the Liberal Party to fight for the rights of the women. It is like these that she falls in love with future Prime minister Earl Grey (Dominic Cooper). The photos of the movie can be seen in our gallery, in this album.

 

Declaration of the WB’s president about the delay of HBP //By Raquel at 19th 2008

The president of the Warner Bros. Alan Horn had just sent a declaration directed to the fans in reply to the constant and growing critics related to the postponement of the launching of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince for July of 2009. Check it below: Many of you have written to me to express your disappointment in our moving “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” to Summer 2009. Please be assured that we share your love for Harry Potter and would certainly never do anything to hurt any of the films. Over the past 10 years, we have nurtured and protected each film, and the integrity of the books upon which they are based, to the best of our ability. The decision to move “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” was not taken lightly, and was never intended to upset our Harry Potter fans. We know you have built this series into what it is, and we thank you for your ongoing enthusiasm and support. If I may offer a silver lining: there would have been a two-year gap between “Half-Blood Prince” and the much-anticipated first part of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” which opens in November 2010. So although we have to wait a little longer for “Half-Blood Prince,” the wait from that film until “Deathly Hallows” will be less than 18 months. I am sorry to have disappointed you now, but if you hold on a little longer, I believe it will be worth the wait.

 

EA is also interested in creating MMORPG of HP //By Raquel at 18th 2008

The Harry Potter fans certainly are going to remember that some months ago the Warner Bros declared to be studying the possibility of creating a RPG game centered on the world written by JK Rowling. But after that, no more news about it appeared. Today MTV published a small note in which it says that the EA is also interested in creating this game. Check a passage below:  The current Potter game producer, Electronic Arts, told me last week that they’re interested in the possibility of a Harry Potter MMO, too. “I think there could be a fun MMO with Harry Potter,” said “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” executive producer Jonathan Bunney. Of course, that doesn’t mean a “Harry Potter” MMO is actually coming. Bunney told me they’re completely focused on finishing “Half-Blood Prince” and approaching the difficulties of “Deathly Hallows” being split into two movies. I’ll have more on that later this week For those who does not know, the MMOG is a computer game that allows a thousands players’ to create at the same time characters in a virtual dynamic world in the Internet. While the game is not launched, we stay with the one of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; the site Team XBOX released four more unpublished images; two showing the Quidditch and other two focusing the duels. See them here, here, here and here! Potterish.com, all rights reserved, Raquel, 2008, all rights reserved

Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince release push back