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‘Harry Potter’ theme park to open in Japan
‘Harry Potter’ theme park to open in Japan ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ theme park will open in Osaka in 2014.
J.K. Rowling working on a novel for adults, out later this year
J.K. Rowling working on a novel for adults, out later this year J.K. Rowling’s next novel is a story for adults and will be ‘very different to Harry’.
‘Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ receives three Oscar nominations, snubbed in the major categories
‘Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ receives three Oscar nominations, snubbed in the major categories The final ‘Potter’ film receives three Oscar nominations but again misses out on the big categories.
‘Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ theme park coming to Hollywood
‘Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ theme park coming to Hollywood The Weasley twins (James and Oliver Phelps) came to Hollywood to celebrate the announcement.
Exclusive James and Oliver Phelps launch ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ in Sydney
James and Oliver Phelps launch ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ in Sydney We meet the Weasley twins at a gala launch of ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ in Sydney.
J.K. Rowling reveals she almost killed Ron Weasley in ‘Deathly Hallows’
J.K. Rowling reveals she almost killed Ron Weasley in ‘Deathly Hallows’ ‘I did seriously consider killing Ron’ reveals author J.K. Rowling.
Harry Potter Fan Zone on ABC Radio Melbourne Listen to Harry Potter Fan Zone on ABC Radio Melbourne talking all things ‘Potter’.
Exclusive Exclusive photos from the London ‘Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ premiere
Exclusive photos from the London ‘Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ premiere We walk the red carpet at the world premiere of ‘Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ in London.
Exclusive Composer Alexandre Desplat on writing ‘Harry Potter’ film music
Composer Alexandre Desplat on writing ‘Harry Potter’ film music We chat to French composer Alexandre Desplat about his two ‘Deathly Hallows’ film scores.
James and Oliver phelps visit the ‘Harry Potter’ theme park
James and Oliver phelps visit the ‘Harry Potter’ theme park The Weasley twin actors posed for a photo outside Honeydukes sweet shop.
Ben Hibon explains the animated sequence in ‘Deathly Hallows: Part 1’
Ben Hibon explains the animated sequence in ‘Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ Animator Ben Hibon shares the inspiration behind ‘Harry Potter’s’ first animated scene.
‘Harry Potter’ filmmakers on why Snape’s death scene was changed
‘Harry Potter’ filmmakers on why Snape’s death scene was changed Art director Andrew Ackland-Snow talks about why Snape didn’t die in the Shrieking Shack.
Tom Felton visits ‘Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ in Florida
Tom Felton visits ‘Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ in Florida Actor Tom Felton met Beauxbatons students at the Wizarding World theme park.
Exclusive Dan Radcliffe on book seven, growing up on set and ‘Harry Potter’ coming to an end
Dan Radcliffe on book seven, growing up on set and ‘Harry Potter’ coming to an end We chat to Dan Radcliffe about the end of a magical era.
Dan Radcliffe and Emma Watson on reshooting the ‘Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ epilogue
Dan Radcliffe and Emma Watson on reshooting the ‘Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ epilogue Dan and Emma talk about why they needed to reshoot the Nineteen Years Later sequence.
Exclusive Tom Felton and Rupert Grint look back on memorable ‘Harry Potter’ moments
Tom Felton and Rupert Grint look back on memorable ‘Harry Potter’ moments We chat to Rupert Grint (Ron) and Draco Malfoy (Draco) about their favourite ‘Harry Potter’ moments.
Exclusive Alexandre Desplat on ‘Hedwig’s Theme’, composing the music for ‘Deathly Hallows: Part 1’
Alexandre Desplat on ‘Hedwig’s Theme’, composing the music for ‘Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ We chat to composer Alexandre Desplat about his first ‘Harry Potter’ film score.
Exclusive David Heyman on John Williams wanting to return to ‘Harry Potter’
David Heyman on John Williams wanting to return to ‘Harry Potter’ We chat to the ‘Potter’ producers and director David Yates about the legendary composer returning for ‘Deathly Hallows’.
Exclusive Dan Radcliffe on physical and emotional challenges in ‘Deathly Hallows’
Dan Radcliffe on physical and emotional challenges in ‘Deathly Hallows’ We chat to Dan Radcliffe about the challenges of playing Harry in the final ‘Potter’ films.
Exclusive Exclusive interview with Andy Linden, Mundungus Fletcher in ‘Deathly Hallows’
Exclusive interview with Andy Linden, Mundungus Fletcher in ‘Deathly Hallows’ Actor Andy Linden talks to HPFZ about bringing Mundungus Fletcher to life.

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