Full Deathly Hallows Trailer Now Online


The first full trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is now online. We’ve already seen a couple of short promos, like the MTV teaser, but the real deal has been released at last. QuickTime QuickTime HD (1080p) Windows Media (1080p HD) Flash iPod It’s about two minutes long and shows scenes from both […]

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Peter Jackson to Replace Del Toro as Director of “The Hobbit”


Tolkien fans have been worried about the fate of the two The Hobbit films since director Guillermo Del Toro left the project. There is some good news, though. Deadline.com is reporting that Peter Jackson, executive producer of The Hobbit and director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, is stepping in to fill the role […]

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New Deathly Hallows Teaser Trailer Online


During the recent MTV Movie Awards, a new teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows aired. It looks a bit similar to the “sneak peek” found on the two-disc DVD release of Half-Blood Prince, though it seems to show more. Part one of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released in […]

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Warner Brothers Acquires Turbine


Warner Brothers has acquired Turbine, the game studio behind the successful Lord of the Rings Online and Dungeons and Dragons Online MMORPGs. BURBANK, Calif., April 20, 2010 – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group announced today the acquisition of Turbine, Inc., the largest privately-held online gaming studio in North America, further strengthening Warner Bros.’ position as […]

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Warner Settles “Harry Potter” Lawsuit Against Canadian Folk Musician


Warner Brothers has settled a lawsuit, dating back to 2005, with the Winnipeg folk group known as “The Wyrd Sisters,” where the band had previously attempted to have the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire blocked from release in Canada. The Wyrd Sisters tried to block the 2005 release of “Harry […]

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Hogwarts Set Damaged in Fire During Filming


News is making its rounds around the internet that an out of control fire caused unintentional damage to the Hogwarts set during the filming of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Nobody was hurt, though six fire engines were dispatched to Leavesden to combat the blaze. The fire was caused by explosives being used during […]

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Breaking: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Teaser Trailer Online


The teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh of the series, has surfaced online. It appears tacked onto the end of some commentary and behind-the-scenes shots, and it’s fairly short. This is the first major look at what’s to come in the film, so without further ado, enjoy…

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Nicholas Hooper Will Not Score Deathly Hallows


Nicholas Hooper has confirmed that after composing the score for the previous two Harry Potter movies, he will not be coming back for the final two Deathly Hallows films. Warner Brothers is currently in talks with John Williams. If his schedule allows, he very well return after his absence since the third Potter film. “The […]

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New Line and the Tolkien Estate Reach Settlement


New Line Cinema (now a part of Warner Brothers) and the Tolkien Estate have reached a settlement in their legal battle over the Lord of the Rings films. This means the upcoming film adaptation of The Hobbit will not be axed on account of some monetary squabbling. The Tolkien Trust’a British charitable trust representing the […]

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Smallville Season 9 Trailer


Season 9 of Smallville is on the way. It’s moving to Friday nights this year, and the pilot will premiere on September 25th. The folks at Kryptonsite have posted the preview trailer (which aired at Comic-Con) for the series on YouTube.

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