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Harry Potter exhibit comes to New York City

Starting next month, Harry Potter: The Exhibition will make a final, unscheduled stop in New York City before leaving North America for Europe, reports Le Blog Luxe.

The exhibition features hundreds of original props and costumes that were used in the Harry Potter movies. For the added New York show, organizers will include new, never-before-seen props from both parts of Deathly Hallows.

Opening April 5 at New York’s Discovery Times Square, the final North American stop will run for five months before the show packs up to head overseas. Tickets for the show are already on sale.

"From the moment they step inside, visitors to ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ are immersed in the fantastic world brought to life in the blockbuster films," said Brad Globe at Warner Bros.

The exhibition allows fans to travel through familiar settings such as Hagrid’s Hut, the Great Hall and the Gryffindor Common Room, while viewing the hundreds of artifacts on display.

"We’ve saved the best for this last stop – this finale will be the biggest and most magical," promises James Sanna, president of Discovery Times Square.

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Harry Potter studio tour opening in London

Fans of "the boy who lived" will soon be able to go behind the scenes of the Harry Potter movie franchise when Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter opens next year, reports the Daily Mail.

The three-hour walking tour will feature the actual sets, costumes, animatronics, props and effects used in all eight Harry Potter films, giving visitors a detailed look into the movie-making process.

"While the Harry Potter film series reaches its highly anticipated conclusion this summer, its incredible filmmaking story and its relationship with Leavesden is set to live on with the launch of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter," says Dan Dark, managing director of Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden where the new attraction is currently being built.

"The tour promises to be one of the most exciting and memorable visitor attractions anywhere in Europe, delivering an experience never before seen by the general public."

Tickets for the spring 2012 opening will go on sale later this year. For more information, see the tour’s official website.

The eighth and final installment of the movie franchise, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, opens in theaters on July 15, 2011.

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Harry Potter tours offered in London

With the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows I, a dozen British tour operators are striking while the iron is hot, and offering fans the experience of walking in Harry Potter’s footsteps throughout the streets of London.

Whether on foot, by car or bus, Harry Potter fans visiting London can choose to visit a variety of locations frequented by their boy wizard hero.

Tour operators are counting on the huge worldwide fan base of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter book series and film adaptations, at seven and counting. Locations include the Millennium Bridge, Piccadilly Circus, and King’s Cross Station and Platform 9 ¾, home of the Hogwart’s Express.

Unlike the annual magical train to Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter tours will be available just about every day of the week.

 

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More accusations against Rowling

According to Reuters, J.K. Rowling has joined her editor, Bloomsbury, in refuting accusations she copied elements of the book The Adventures of Willy the Wizard: No. 1 Livid Land, published in 1987.

The author called for a plagiarism case against her to be dismissed today, describing it as "unfounded" and "absurd".

 In June, the estate of Adrian Jacobs issued proceedings at London’s High Court against Bloomsbury Publishing, claiming that Rowling copied substantial parts of Jacobs’ book The Adventures of Willy the Wizard — No 1 Livid Land.

It says that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire contains elements copied from Willy the Wizard, including a magicians’ contest and the idea of magicians travelling on trains.

Rowling’s name was added to the case as a defendant. The 44-year old author says in a statement, "I am saddened that yet another claim has been made that I have taken material from another source to write Harry."

She goes on to add, "The fact is I had never heard of the author or the book before the first accusation by those connected to the author’s estate in 2004; I have certainly never read the book."

The seven Harry Potter books have broken publishing records. More than 400 million copies have been sold worldwide in several languages and the film franchise has earned billions of dollars.

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Harry Potter Expo in Toronto

Young and old alike will be charmed by the upcoming exhibit based on Harry Potter.

Novels about the young wizard have brought a love for reading to millions of children, and the films have delighted audiences in cinemas for years.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition will allow you to enter the world of Harry Potter and stimulate your creativity and imagination.  Visitors will get to see the amazing craftsmanship behind more than 200 authentic costumes and film props.  Included will be artifacts from the film sets, such as the Great Hall, Hagrid’s hut, the Gryffindor common room, and the Quidditch pitch.  Harry’s magic wand and glasses, as well as Professor Dumbledore’s robe will also be on display.

The exhibit, designed by Exhibit Group/Giltspur in collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, will be presented from April 9 until August 22, 2010.

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Daniel Radcliffe Doesn’t Smoke Weed

The Harry Potter star denies rumours that appeared in a British tabloid, alleging that he smoked up at a party.
 
Today (November 13), his spokesperson stated, "We categorically deny the allegations regarding Daniel Radcliffe published in today’s Daily Mirror."
 
The rep added in Radcliffe’s defence, "Daniel does smoke the occasional roll-up cigarette, but he was not doing anything more than this. We are considering our position and will be taking all necessary action in relation to such allegations."
 
Radcliffe rose to fame as the star of the films based on J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels. The actor began filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows back in June. The story delves into the combat between good and evil, Harry and Voldemort.
 
The upcoming Harry Potter will be shown in two parts, the first of which will open on November 19, 2010 and the second is set for July 15, 2011.
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Daniel Radcliffe Teams with Charity

The star, who shot to fame by playing the lead role in the Harry Potter films, has joined the Get Connected campaign as its first Best Friend.  The organisation is a unique and confidential telephone helpline for teens and their problems, reports Orange News.
 
Radcliffe explained, "I am delighted to pledge my support for Get Connected, and mark its 10th anniversary by becoming its first Best Friend. The free confidential helpline finding young people help for any problem is a vital and unique service."
 
The actor also revealed that he experienced tough times in his teen years, and hopes that Get Connected can help others, regardless of what their problem is.
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Rupert Grint Recovering from H1N1

The actor who plays Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film franchise is the first confirmed celebrity to have been infected with influenza A (H1N1).

The 20-year-old star contracted the virus while shooting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, but will be able to attend the London premiere of the film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince tomorrow (July 7).

"It has just been confirmed that Rupert Grint has taken a few days out of filming due to a mild bout of swine flu. He has now recovered and is looking forward to joining his fellow cast members at the junket and premieres this week," Grint’s spokesperson told People.

 

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Bill Nighy Joins Last Harry Potter

British actor Bill Nighy will be in the last Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Nighy, who played vampire Viktor in Underworld and Captain Davy Jones in the last two Pirates of the Caribbean films, confirmed the news to The Independent newspaper.

Unfortunately, he did not mention which character he would be playing. Certain rumours have speculated that he would play Rufus Scrimgeour, a former Auror who works at the Ministry of Magic.

The last Harry Potter adventure will be seen in two films, the first one released on November 19, 2010 and the second one on July 15, 2011.

Meanwhile, Bill Nighy can be seen in The Boat That Rocked on August 28, and in the film Wild Target, expected to be released this year.

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Daniel Radcliffe To Quit Acting?

Radcliffe was 11 when he began working as one of the main characters in the popular Harry Potter films and found himself in the spotlight. Now 19, the actor has performed in many other films and projects, both in London and in New York.

However, Isaacs, who plays Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, believes that Radcliffe has a long career ahead in Hollywood, but not as an actor, reports Starpulse.com. He said, "Daniel will potentially be a great director or producer. He’s very interested in behind-the-camera work. Remember, (he) has spent more hours in front of the camera in the last decade than most people have in their entire career."