First "Deathly Hallows" TV Spot

The first TV spot for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I is out! The ad contains lots of new footage, including Dumbledore's Ghost (*squeal*). Check it out!

'Deathly Hallows' Split Revealed

MAJOR Deathly Hallows news today! The latest issue of Entertainment Weekly features a cover story on the Part 1 film, which, at long last, reveals the split for the final installments of the film. So, here it goes: (*SPOILERS*)

The film "will end at about Chapter 24 of the book, with Voldemort gaining possession of the Elder Wand, one of the three Deathly Hallows that allow the bearer to conquer death."

The report also features a number interviews with the cast and never before published information about the film. There are also a ton of new pictures. High Res scans of the entire EW feature can be found right here thanks to RupertGrint.net.

So, what do you think of the split? I was actually quite surprised that this was the spot they picked. The Forest of Dean scene, escape from Gringotts, and Malfoy Manor all seemed like logical spots to me, but this is definitely an interesting choice. The ending will certainly act as a cliffhanger for the audience, filled with just the right amount of suspense one would expect. It also leaves Part 2 totally dedicated to the Battle of Hogwarts and Harry's final confrontation with Voldemort. It seems like both films will be vastly different as well. The first will have a huge emphasis on the trio's search for the Horcruxes and a lot of the relationships that are detailed and challenged in the first half of the book, such as Harry and Ron, Harry and Dumbledore, and Harry's trip to Godric's Hallow. The second film will be all action and all emotion - the final battle, Snape's tale, Harry's walk into the forest, AND King's Cross! Ah! Can you imagine!?!? Bring tissues people!!

As always, your thoughts are invited! Except, don't hate me for revealing the split! There's no way you would have made it until November knowing that the info was out there and you didn't check it. Trust me, I spent a good 10 minutes debating if I wanted to click on the story, but, alas, I gave in. And, now we have something to talk about for the next 98 days!

Happy Birthday, Harry and Jo!

Today, July 31, 2010, we are celebrating the birthday of the boy who we've spent countless hours reading about, Harry Potter! Celebrating his 30th birthday today, The Boy Who Lived currently serves as the Head of the Auror Department at the Ministry of Magic. He is married to Ginny Weasley with three children - James Sirius, Albus Severus and Lily Luna - and is godfather to Teddy Lupin. It was exactly nineteen years ago today that Harry discovered he was a wizard and we have not looked back since! Happy Birthday, Harry!

Not only does July 31st mark the birthday of Mr. Potter, we're also celebrating the birth of the woman behind the all magic, J.K. Rowling! She turns 45 today. Happy Birthday, Jo! Cheers to the brilliant mind who brought the wonderful Harry Potter books into our lives.

Bring on the Merchandise!

The launch of Deathly Hallows merchandise has begun! Check out the new t-shirt available at Hot Topic. The black shirt has an "Undesirable No. 1" poster on it with Harry's face and name. A similar shirt appeared at this year's Comic Con and was given out to those who attended the Warner Brothers panel.

I loved this tee from the moment I saw it in pictures coming out of Comic Con. I can't wait to get mine!

Horcruxes and Hallows

Guess what showed up at Comic Con, folks?! Some horcruxes, two of the Deathly Hallows, and a time turner! Various props used in Deathly Hallows films were on display at this year's expo. Among the items featured:

Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem

The Elder Wand

Hufflepuff Cup

Time Turner

Gaunt's Ring and Resurrection Stone

Tom Riddle's Diary

Slytherin's Locket

Also, it has also been confirmed that Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) is set to appear at Comic Con this weekend as part of the Warner Bros. presentation on July 24. Never before seen footage will be presented during the segment! Personally, I would like to see a full clip rather than another trailer-like montage of the film, but, of course, I’m happy with any new footage that I can geek-out to!

The description of the event on the Comic Con program is: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" - Every saga has a final chapter. Kick off the year of Harry Potter with a first look at the coming screen adaptation of J. K. Rowling's final book in the series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", with a program created just for Comic-Con fans. One way. One hero. One destiny. Don't miss it!

My Dreamscape Would Be Hogwarts

Have you guys seen "Inception" yet? It was easily the best film of the summer, though "Toy Story 3" still has a soft spot in my heart. There's room for both, right? I continue to be impressed by Christopher Nolan's work; this was some of the best SciFi I've seen in years, probably since the first Matrix film.

This whole concept of dreams and extraction got me thinking...if I was the subject of Inception and if my mind was the maze, what would it look like? Well, duh! Inside MY mind, the dreamscape would be Hogwarts. The paradox: the moving staircases. My totem: a golden snitch.

Peace out.

Teaser Poster

Check it out! Warner Brothers has released the teaser poster for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1. Intense and chilling, that's for sure. Thoughts?