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Harry Potter Makes $104m on The First Day

james pong — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:40:57 +0000

The latest Harry Potter installment, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince broke the midnight record and made $22m from midnight screenings. The sixth Harry Potter movie made $104m in total for its first day release. In my opinion, it is bound to become one of the top 10 highest earning films pretty soon.

Harry Potter Actor Stabbed to Death

james pong — Sun, 25 May 2008 10:20:59 +0000

Robert Knox, 18, who is set to appear in the new Harry Potter film was stabbed to death in the early hours of yesterday during a fight at a bar. He was murdered outside the Metro bar in Sidcup, southeast London, as he tried to protect his brother Jamie, 17, from a knifeman. The attack also left three other people with serious stab wounds.

Knox had just finished filming a small part for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which is due at cinemas in November. He plays a Ravenclaw student called Marcus Belby.

(Source: Times Online)

Final Harry Potter Installment To Split Into Two Movies

james pong — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:44:43 +0000

Warner Bros. will split the final installment of the Harry Potter movie franchise into two parts, six months apart. Warner Bros. is set to release the first part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in November 2010 with the second part of the finale opening in May 2011. Both movies will be directed by David Yates and written by Steve Kloves.

The movies will be shot simulataneously, and it’s not yet known at what point in the story, adapted from J.K. Rowling’s 784-page book, the films will break. The seventh and final novel sees Harry and his friends battle arch nemesis Voldemort to the death. The seventh book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows sold a record 11 million copies during the first 24 hours after its release last July. The sixth movie, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, also directed by Yates, will open this November. Daniel Radcliffe and the rest of the cast from the sixth movie are already confirmed for the finale.

Why does Warner Bros. split the book into two movies? Is this a profit-making scheme or is the book really that long?

Hey There Delilah Spoof (Hey Harry Potter)

james pong — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:34:47 +0000

Okay, now this is damn hilarious! Make sure you read the lyrics too!

Dumbledore Was Gay, JK Rowling Tells Fans

james pong — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:48:07 +0000

There could hardly have been a bigger sensation if Russell Crowe, Rod Stewart or Sven-Goran Eriksson had come out of the closet. Millions of fans around the world were yesterday digesting the news that one of the main characters in the Harry Potter novels, Albus Dumbledore, is gay.

The revelation came from author JK Rowling during a question-and-answer session at New York’s Carnegie Hall. It instantly hurtled around the internet and the world. News websites in China and Germany announced starkly: ‘JK Rowling: “Dumbledore is gay”.’ One blogger wrote on a fansite: ‘My head is spinning. Wow. One more reason to love gay men.’

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Harry Potter Price War in Malaysia

james pong — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:15:29 +0000

The scenario: Hypermarkets, Carrefour and Tesco decided to sell Harry Potter latest book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at a much lower price, MYR 69.90 (approx. USD 20.55) compared to the retail price of MYR 109.90 (approx. USD 32.31) and three bookstores, namely MPH, Popular Bookstore and Times decided not to sell the book.

In the U.S., Walmart is selling the book at USD 17.87 (approx. MYR 60.77) and is currently out of stock. Borders bookstore is selling at USD 17.99 (MYR 61.18). The price is not even discounted yet. The competition in the States and elsewhere is much higher even though these retailers are actually losing money but they are hoping customers would cash in on their other products.

You can get the book at USD 17.99 (MYR 61.18) by buying it online here at Yowazzup! Store. *Update*: If you live in Malaysia, please note that Amazon does ship books to Malaysia.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Morning Roundup

james pong — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 03:35:17 +0000

Good day!

Now, I have more reasons to eat slower. So, don’t complain when you have a meal with me.
Harry Potter casts magic on workplace.
Another Simple Life’s star in DUI. Life is so simple, you know.

Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix (2007) International Trailer

james pong — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:35:14 +0000

The movie’s getting hotter and hotter.

The Movies You Should Not Missed in 2007

james pong — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 07:29:55 +0000

Year 2007 will be year of more sequels and the remaining are mostly adapted from novels or comic books or derived from TV series.

Below, I have compiled a list of the movies not to be missed for 2007 (with opening dates for US in bracket).

Cartoons / Animations

Adaption – Novel / Comic books / Video Games

Ghost Riders (February 16)
Nancy Drew (June 15)

Sequels

Spider-man 3 (May 4)
Shrek the Third (May 13)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End (May 25)
Ocean’s Thirteen (June 8 )
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (June 15)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (July 13)
The Bourne Ultimatum (August 3)
Rush Hour 3 (August 10)
Resident Evil: Extinction (September 21)
Mr. Bean’s Holiday (September 28)

Sadly, The Smurf will only be out in 2008. And The Hobbit won’t make it in 2007 as well. Well, enjoy!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) Pre-Order Available Now!

james pong — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 15:34:52 +0000

Attention all Harry Potter fans! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) is now available for pre-order. This title will only be released on July 21, 2007, so be the first to get the book. Promotional price for the hardcover is $18.89 while the original price is at $34.99!

Pre-order now and be one of the first to receive Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows!

Morning Roundup #21

james pong — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 01:23:22 +0000

Good morning, world!

Microsoft launched Windows Vista in style in a party in New York City.
In an EPL match last night, Liverpool beats West Ham to close gap on Chelsea.
Holy cow! Harry Potter strips his clothes.

Deathly Title of Latest Harry Potter Book

james pong — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:56:35 +0000

The wait is over for eager J K Rowling fans as the title of her latest book is revealed as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

It will be the final instalment in the hugely popular series of books about the young wizard which have won admirers of all ages.

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