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New Promos From 'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince"!

by Elisabeth Rappe Jun 10th 2008 // 8:02PM

Filed under: Sci-Fi & Fantasy », Warner Brothers », Fandom », Exhibition », Family Films », Movie Marketing », Harry Potter », Remakes and Sequels », Images »



A bunch of new Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince promotional images have surfaced, thanks to the intrepid reporters at SnitchSeeker. They were spotted at the New York Licensing Expo -- and, funnily enough, the coolest character shots came from the Opal Yarn display. (As a knitter who specializes in such things as Harry Potter scarves and Jayne Cobb hats, I find that quite gratifying.) Tonks' poster is pictured above, and it is definitely my favorite of the bunch. I have included Lupin and Ron after the jump as, frankly, the posters of Harry look vaguely recycled to me. But if you are dying to see the rest, along with some cool new Harry Potter merchandise, visit SnitchSeeker. And thanks to the gang there for sending these along to us. As it is a long time until November 21st, it is nice to have little peeks to keep us going.

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Harry Potter and a ton of new faces

by Erik Davis Feb 2nd 2006 // 11:17PM

Filed under: Action », Sci-Fi & Fantasy », Casting », Fandom », DIY/Filmmaking », Newsstand », Harry Potter », Remakes and Sequels »

Oh, I know you want your Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix casting updates...and you want me to be the one who gives them to you. Perhaps I should be tortured and chained to a wall for never diving head first into the world of Harry Potter, but I'm going to use the excuse that I'd rather wait until the entire story is complete before dedicating every waking second to the boy. I'm crazy like that.

Regardless, it is my duty to report the movie news folks and, just 48 hours after we last left Potter casting land, there's a bunch more information to hand out. First off, for all of those fans lingering about in our comments and offering up their immense acting talent for the part of Luna, you're crap out of luck. After 15,000 girls showed up to an open casting call for the role of Luna Lovegood, an unknown 14-year-old by the name of Evanna Lynch (check out her publicity photo here) has snagged the part. In the book, this odd character (who's called the name Loony behind her back) befriends Harry and his friends.

Imelda Staunton (Nanny McPhee, Vera Drake) has been confirmed to play Professor Umbridge, a major villain in the fifth book. Probably the second most hated character in the series, many have been speculating as to who will play her. Helen McCrory (Interview with a Vampire, Casanova) will take on Bellatrix Lestrange (coolest name ever!), as one of Lord Voldemort's evil fans. Rounding out the new additions are Natalia Tena as Tonks (a shape shifting Auror) and Kathryn Hunter as Mrs. Figg (a Squib who plays a key role in a scene early on). So, are we done? Is this everyone? Are you satisfied with the choices made? Gear up people because shooting begins...tomorrow!

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