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1. Harry Potter Wizard's Collection: Leaky Review (Part 1)

This past week, Harry Potter fans finally got their hands on the ultimate collection of the Harry Potter films: the Harry Potter Wizard's Collection.  This box set is the culmination of 13 years of film-making, and everything a Potter fan could hope for.  Leaky got its hands on the boxed set and now has the first in a series of in depth looks at this collection, its contents, and what to expect from the Harry Potter Wizard's Collection.  With 31-discs and over 37 hours of special features all in one mega set, this collection was well worth the wait.



My first impression upon taking the set out of its box was that it was massive.  It opened up, and out, and down, and side to side, with discs and memorabilia at every turn.  This 19 lb. collection is well worth the space it takes on your DVD shelf… or, more accurately, on its own special table, because it contains everything we've seen from the Harry Potter films-- the movies themselves, the extra scenes, behind-the-scenes features-- plus new and extended content all in one place.  Blu-ray, traditional DVD, and UltraViolet versions of all eight Harry Potter films are the backbone of this collection, but the quality of both the special features and the packaging itself cannot be overlooked.  The attention to detail and build quality of the set goes above and beyond what I've ever seen before for a DVD collection.  This is not simply a vessel or a shipping case that you'd throw aside once you have extracted the DVDs and additional content from the box.  Rather, it is something that will remain a home for the discs, each with their own special place (sometimes well hidden place) in the box.

Once everything had been niffled out of its hiding place, the entire collection is undoubtedly impressive.  In addition to the DVDs, each box set contains a prop-inspired label collection, a blueprint poster of the Hogwarts Castle, film concept art, Stuart Craig sketch prints, a fabric map of Hogwarts, a Nobel Collection Horcrux Locket, and a certificate of authenticity.  These items, especially the sketches by Stuart Craig, are beautiful renderings of settings and scenes now iconic in the films.  The hard-bound Catalogue of Artefacts is one of my favorite parts of this set, for it allows for a closer look at many of the painstakingly detailed and intricate props seen for seconds in the films.

Moving on to the new content, the most interesting disc (and the disc I put in first) would have to be the Wizard's Collection bonus disc.  It is also-- a fluke, I'm sure-- the trickiest item to locate.  This contains a mixture of new special features and extended editions of previously released features.  Here's a rundown:

The extended version of the previously released When Harry Left Hogwarts adds nearly thirty minutes of extra material to the documentary, including the touching story of David Holmes, the long-time stunt double for Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), who was injured on set in 2009.  We also get a glimpse at the filming of the Boat House scene in Deathly Hallows: Part 2, along with candid moments with the actors and director between takes.  Next, production designer Stuart Craig is the focus of Designing the World of Harry Potter, which shows just how crucial his vision was to the film series.  We also get a pretty intense look at the making of Quidditch in the films, as well as how they made the character of Hagrid appear as giant as they did.  In these sections, we get a lot of behind the scenes looks at the technical craftsmanship that goes into creating what we see on the screen.  Finally, in 50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments, the cast and crew go back through the eight films to recount some of their favorite moments to film.  A highlight is Harry Potter author J. K. Rolwing speaking to seeing Mirror of Erised on the set of the first film and being thankful to the filmmakers for remaining true to her story's British roots.  Together, the four plus hours of special features on this disc give us fans a new look into things that we may have already seen or read about, but sheds so much more light onto the craft and care taken to create these films.

The artistic design and presentation of these items is evident at every turn when exploring this collection.  You can tell that the designers of this box continued the tradition of immersive detail the filmmakers used with crafting the Harry Potter films.  There isn't one element in this collection that seems cheap or unnecessary.  When it comes to what's new, this collection delivers on its claim to share new content with the inclusion of thoughtful and revealing behind-the-scenes looks at the processes and people that brought J.K. Rowling's books to the screen.

If you are or know a Harry Potter fan that is looking for the most comprehensive set of films, features, extras and then some, this collector's set makes for the perfect gift.  Harry Potter Wizard's Collection, with an MSRP of $499 (although, discounted through many retailers), is available to purchase now via this link.  More information about this collection can be found on the official site here.

Check back for more from Leaky and LeakyNews about the Harry Potter Wizard's Collection!

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2. Video: 'Hagrid' Clip from Harry Potter Wizards Collection Special Features

Den of Geek has received a new clip discussing the creation of Hagrid from the special features of the Harry Potter Wizards Collection. The clip includes interviews with Nick Dudman, special makeup effects designer, and Martin Bayfield, the double for Hagrid. Watch the video at this link or below.



The 31-disc Harry Potter Wizards Collection is out Sept. 7 in the U.S. and Sept. 10 in the U.K.

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3. Warner Bros. Announces Exclusive Features in Harry Potter Wizard's Collection; Video of Cast Exploring the Boxset

In celebration of a certain wizard's birthday today, Warner Brothers have released the list of exclusive features and memorabilia that will be included in the eight film, 31-disc Harry Potter Wizard's Collection, due in stores on September 10, 2012. Harry Potter Wizard's Collection contains more than 37 hours of special features, including all previously released special features from the eight Harry Potter films and nearly four hours of never-before-seen bonus features.

The complete list is as follow:

Films Included in this Collection – All on Blu-ray, DVD and UltraViolet
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Theatrical Version and Extended Cut
  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Theatrical Version and Extended Cut
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
  • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 2D and 3D Versions
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 2D and 3D Versions
Blu-ray Special Features for Hours of Entertainment – Includes all previously released Special Features

  • Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection Bonus Disc: Nearly 4 hours of features including:
    • All New! “The Harry Potters You Never Met” - Meet the stunt doubles for Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as they demonstrate how they balanced major stunt work with seamlessly mimicking the actors they represented and share their favorite moments.
    • All New! “Designing the World of Harry Potter” - Explore how production designer Stuart Craig and his creative team brought J.K. Rowling's imagination to life on the screen.
    • All New! “When Harry Left Hogwarts” (Extended Version) - Hear candid and emotional stories about the final days on set in this extended behind-the-scenes look.
    • All New! “50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments” (Definitive Version) - Take a look back with cast members who share their on and off-screen memories.
    • All New! “Secrets Revealed! Quidditch” – At last, the secrets behind the special effects required for the breathtaking Quidditch scenes are revealed!
    • All New! “Secrets Revealed! Hagrid”- See the camera tricks, towering stand-in and voluminous body suits behind the beloved Keeper of  Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts.
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 Bonus Disc: Over 2 hours of features including:
    • All New! “Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part. 7: Story"
    • Plus all previously released special features!0
  •  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Bonus Disc: Over 4 hours of features including:
    • All New! “Creating the World of Harry Potter, Part. 8: Growing Up”
    • All New! “A Conversation with J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe: Extended Version” - with 15 minutes of new footage
    • “Hogwarts’ Last Stand” (Extended Version)
    • Plus all previously released special features!
·  Exclusive Premiums
  •  Memorabilia designed exclusively for the collection by the graphic designers from the films
  • Label Collection –  A collection of prop labels created by the production for potions, wizarding products and more
  • Harry Potter Catalogue of Artefacts – 48-page rigid book featuring the favorite props of the film’s graphic d

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4. Harry Potter Wizard's Collection Due for Release in September

The 31-disc Harry Potter Wizard's Collection Blu-ray/DVD box set will be released on Sept. 7 in the U.S. and Sept. 10 in the U.K., it's been announced.

This definitive collection will include all eight Harry Potter films, plus over four hours of never-before-seen footage. The massive box set weighs an impressive 19 pounds, and will also come with "artistic and authentic film memorabilia."

The official Harry Potter website has been updated to reflect the impending release of the Wizard's Collection. An interactive wand gesture game has been added to the site so fans can unlock exclusive previews of the bonus material every week.

This week, Yahoo! has the first exclusive preview which shows a young Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) talking about a rather "unpretty picture" he drew of Alan Rickman (Severus Snape). The clip then shows a present-day Grint and Rickman talking about the drawing. Watch it below!



Harry Potter Wizard's Collection is available for pre-order through Amazon.com for $349. The U.K. edition is priced at £259.99.

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5. First Look at Harry Potter Wizards Collection DVD Boxed Set on Amazon

Retailer Amazon.com has posted images and information for what looks to be the ultimate showcase collection of Harry Potter films fans have been waiting for.  The Harry Potter Wizards Collection contains a total of 31 discs, 18 of which present a mixture of regular and extended cuts of all seven films, 13 special feature discs compiling hours of extras from the series.  This new boxed set, according to Amazon, contains over "5 hours of never before seen special features, in a limited and numbered edition."  An animated video of the box and its contents accompanies the product page, and can be viewed right here.

While full details are scarce, a full list of films and features is as follows:

  • 18 movie discs
  • "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" Theatrical Version and Extended Cut
  • "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" Theatrical Version and Extended Cut
  • "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
  • "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"
  • "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
  • "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
  • "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1" 2D and 3D Versions
  • "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2" 2D and 3D Versions
  • 13 Special feature discs
  • Includes multiple specially-produced, collectable [sp] memorabilia items, including concept art, a Map of Hogwarts and much more!
A release date for this product is listed as "2012," but an official release date has not yet been given.

The full retail price of this package is a whopping $500 USD, Amazon currently has it on sale for $349.99.

More details as we get them!

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6. Harrods Blu-Ray and DVD Launch Interview: "You'll remember Potter as people's childhood" [Full Transcript]

Yesterday, 1st December, Leaky attended the Blu-ray and DVD release event at Harrods, where 300 fans had their copies of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" signed by Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick and Griphook), James Phelps (Fred Weasley), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley), Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley) and Jessie Cave (Lavendar Brown). Attendees at the launch event received goody bags stuffed with t-shirts, scarves, the film's soundtrack, stickers, keyrings and more! Leaky was given the opportunity to ask the actors questions in a press roundtable shortly before the signing and you can find the full transcript of that interview below, with the audio and photographs from the event to follow later this evening.

Update: Full audio of the interview can be heard right here!

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" is (finally!) out on Blu-Ray and DVD in the UK from today, 2nd December.

Interview with Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick and Griphook), James Phelps (Fred Weasley), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley), Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley) and Jessie Cave (Lavendar Brown) at Harrods, London on the 1st December 2011.

What was the last scene you filmed on the very last film?
Warwick Davis: I think it was something to do with the dwarf and whats-his-face…

Bogrod?
WD: Yeah! Don't quote me on whats-his-face! [Sorry Warwick!] That was my last day on what was officially the last day, that was my last day.
Oliver Phelps: Mine was filming with James on the battlement sequence when Fred and George see Voldemort's army coming in. That was all done ad lib and that was quite cool.
James Phelps: Same!
Jessie Cave: Mine was my death scene. Which is quite fitting, really.
Mark Williams: Mine was the Great Hall, the big Great Hall scene, mine was the same day as Alan Rickman's and Thewlis' and a lot of other people, a lot of us wrapped at the same time.

Rosi for Leaky: Because [James and Jessie] had big death scenes, or seen death scenes, do you feel that meant you had more of a final end to your time on the films than maybe other people will have had?
WD: Clever!
MW: See, you don't get away with anything with this lot.
JC: I definitely -- it was really nice kind of ending even though I was--
MW: Nice?!
JC: Not nice! Sort of…
MW: Nice as in precise.
JC: Yes, precise! Precise ending, full stop.
JP: For me it kind of seemed like a normal scene because I didn't do anything but it was the fact that because it was in the great hall--
MW: Did you fall asleep?
JP: I did in rehearsals yeah. Because we've filmed in the great hall for like ten years, we've shot so many things there so it just seemed like another great hall scene to be honest with you, but on reflection I guess it was a fitting end. Luckily it was in the last movie and not the first.
WD: I died and then I was alive again. It's funny because when you do these death things you want to look good and I said to David Yates, I could be death like this [twists self] I gave him a few options, but he went for the most contorted one, you see, which was really uncomfortable and I just lay there for six hours watching Voldemort strut up and down. But it was quite funny because on one occasion they put so much blood everywhere, you can't really see in the film, but there was gallons of this fake blood all round--
MW: --it was really slippery--
WD: and Ralph slipped on it at one p

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7. Harrods Exclusive Box Set of Harry Potter DVDs Require Safe Keeping Before Release

The Evening Standard is reporting that higher levels of security were required this morning at the iconic British retailer Harrods as they took stock of 300 Elder Wand DVD Box Set of all eight Harry Potter films.  The paper explains:

Muggles are so desperate to get their hands on the sets, which include a copy of Dumbledore's wand and DVDs of all eight Harry Potter films, that they were placed in the Harrods Safe Deposit underneath the famous store. Dating from 1896, the Safe Deposit is almost as impenetrable as the goblin bank.
Harrods will be hosting a special event on December 1st with a number of cast members from the Harry Potter films including James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley), Jessie Cave (Lavender Brown) and Warwick Davis (Flitwick/Griphook) prior to the DVDs UK release on December 2nd.  For the event, the Standard continues, "Harrods has transformed its third floor into a real-life Diagon Alley complete with original props and costumes from the films, including Hogwarts school uniforms, Hermione's dresses and the sword of Gryffindor."

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8. Harry Potter Cast to Make Appearance at Harrods on Dec. 1

James and Oliver Phelps (Weasley Twins), Jessie Cave (Lavender Brown) and Warwick Davis (Flitwick/Griphook) will make an appearance at Harrods' Harry Potter shop on December 1st to meet fans and sign copies of "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" on Blu-ray Triple Play.

The event will start from 5:30 p.m., but only 300 wristbands will be handed out beginning at 10 a.m. Below are instructions for fans interested in attending the meet and greet with the cast:

Due to the limited time available, access to the queue will be strictly limited to 300. Wristbands will be issued from 10am at The Harry Potter Shop at Harrods on the day of the event on a first-come, first-served basis with a queue starting at Door 3 of the store.
"Deathly Hallows: Part 2" will be released on Blu-ray/DVD on December 2 in the U.K. It is currently available in stores in the U.S.

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9. Best Buy Hosting Pre-Black Friday Screenings of "Deathly Hallows: Part 2"

Best Buy will be hosting a free movie screening of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" on Nov. 24, Thanksgiving night, just hours before it opens its doors to customers for Black Friday shopping.

The screenings will be held at select Best Buy stores across the U.S. Visit this website to find the store closest to you. The movie will start at 9 p.m. with giveaways and refreshments starting at 8 p.m. Best Buy will then open at midnight for Black Friday shoppers.

"Deathly Hallows: Part 2" is now on sale in the U.S. Best Buy is the only store, however, which sells the 3D Blu-ray version of the film.

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10. Leaky's Harry Potter Home Entertainment Celebration Red Carpet Interviews Now Online

Leaky's interviews with cast members and filmmakers from the Harry Potter film series from the red carpet for WB's Harry Potter Home Entertainment Celebration are now online and can be viewed via this link, or below:

PART ONE: Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan), Nick Moran (Scabior), George Harris (Kingsley), David Bradley (Filtch), Rupert Grint (Ron) and Executive Producer David Baron.



PART TWO: Director David Yates, Executive Producer David Heyman, Stanislav Ianevski (Viktor Krum), James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), and Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood)



In these interviews, we get to hear from a number of the cast members about their impressions of the Wizarding World and of how they are feeling now that one of the last big milestones in the Harry Potter films series, the final film's DVD release, is upon them.  We also speak with a few of the filmmakers, who discuss how they feel wrapping up the last eleven years of their lives and dish a little on what we might be able to see on a future Ultimate 8 Film Boxed Set.

The "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" DVD/Blu-ray is available in stores and online in the States now.

Enjoy!

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11. Leaky's Harry Potter Home Entertainment Celebration Press Conference Rundown

A number of cast members and filmmakers of the "Harry Potter" films took part in a  press conference as part of the Harry Potter Home Entertainment Celebration this weekend at Universal Studios Orlando in Florida.  Leaky was in attendance at the press conference and live-tweeted the event via our @leaky Twitter.

In attendance at the press conference were actors Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), Mark Williams (Mr. Weasley), Warwick Davis (Flitwick/Griphook), Domhnall Gleeson (Bill Weasley), James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley), David Bradley (Filch), George Harris (Shacklebolt), Nick Moran (Scabior) and Stanislav Ianevski (Viktor Krum), along with filmmakers David Heyman, David Barron and director David Yates.

Here is a rundown of highlights from the press conference:

Part One

  • Rupert Grint, talking about wrapping up the past ten years: "It's weird, it was my childhood. [The end] hard to put into words."
  • Mark Williams, answering same question: "It's hard to answer because it's never happened before."
  • Rupert says he took the Deluminator on he last day of filming.
  • Warwick Davis, on what he got from the series:  "All I took was lovely memories with me."
  • Baron: "The only person who got a wand was the actor who played Ollivander (John Hurt).  He asked for it, and we said no, so he took it."
  • Domhnall Gleeson: "I tried to wear my wedding ring home but got caught walking out."
  • Baron, on what he'd like to add to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: "A ride based on the elevators at the Ministry of Magic. Floo powered and all."
  • Warwick Davis, adds, "The Gringots ride… so I could work here."
  • Rupert Grint speaking to the most important thing your character has taught you, "I think that we have almost become one, always felt as of we have a lot in common."
  • Stanislav Ianevski on what he learned: "Well, Viktor wasn't vert talkative and maybe why he didn't get with Hermione.  So, I learned to be more talkative and outgoing."
  • Mark Williams: "One of the best things has been working with all the young actors and seeing them grow."
  • Rupert's odd fan encounter: Following the premiere of the "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" film in New York City, a man in a wheelchair grabbed a hold of the back of his car as they tried to drive away.
  • Baron: "This really hasn't been a franchise, this has been about filmmaking.  About quality.  Feel as if we've rather stretched the definition [of franchise].
  • Rupert Grint talks about his future, says he feels "no real pressure to work right away, kind of enjoying a break," and he just finished a film in Norway about WW2.
  • Director David Yates answering the hardest scene to film: "Inside the Gringots bank vault.  Was a nightmare."
  • Williams, on the same subject: The night shoot following the Wizard World Cup.
  • Warwick Davis: "Pretty unpleasant to film the Shell Cottage shore-side scenes.  Cold water and bad weather."
  • Yates on remastering the films: We don't have much material to extend for extended cuts.  We used every inch of film we could."
  • Baron: "Always had trouble finding scenes for the bonus features... We put out all we had."
  • Yates: "I can foresee a 3D conversion in the cards."
  • Rupert on last day of filming: "I remember packing up my dressing room and finding toys I brought when I was 11… mechanical turtles."
  • Baron, discussing the possibility of doing more with the Harry Potter characters: 'You could only do anything after the eight films if only it came from Jo Rowling."
  • Yates on Oscar race: "WB is

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12. Behind the Scenes of the Harry and Snape Confrontation in "Deathly Hallows: Part 2"

Yahoo! Movies has released two exclusive behind the scenes clips showing the Harry and Snape confrontation in the Great Hall during "Deathly Hallows: Part 2."

The first clip includes an interview with Daniel Radcliffe where he talks about Harry Potter's heroic moment, while the second clip focuses on Snape's role in the scene. Watch them both on this page or below:



"Deathly Hallows: Part 2" is now available on Blu-ray/DVD in the U.S. and will be released on Dec. 2 in the U.K.

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13. Video: JK Rowling Talks McGonagall and Snape's Fight in "Deathly Hallows"

MTV News has posted an exclusive clip from The Women of Harry Potter, a special feature to be included on the "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" Blu-ray and DVD.

In the clip, author JK Rowling talks about the showdown between Professors McGonagall and Snape. Ms. Rowling admits that in a very early draft of the film's script, screenwriter Steve Kloves had Harry Potter facing off against Snape, but she was not satisfied with that.

"I don't like the marginalization of women when the fighting breaks out. We get to fight too. I really wanted that," she explained. "In the book, Minerva McGonagall is the one who does it and for me it was very important that she did that."
Bonnie Wright, who plays Ginny Weasley, is also included in the clip. On McGonagall's role in the film, she says:
"Teachers have been so repressed in how they see Hogwarts. Obviously from its new sort of ruling, you can see that they're just itching for their fight back against evil and I love that. Professor McGonagall, she just completely shows what she's made of."
Watch the video at this link or embedded below:


"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on Nov. 11 in the U.S. and Dec. 2 in the U.K.

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14. International Territories to be Unaffected by Harry Potter DVD Pull

Cinema Blend is reporting that international territories, meaning any country apart from the United States, will not be affected by Warner Bros.' decision to stop shipment of the "Harry Potter" DVDs and Blu-rays after Dec. 29, 2011. Fans in the U.S. will still be able to purchase digital copies of the films online.

For those unfamiliar with the situation, check out Leaky's followup post about it here.

"Deathly Hallows: Part 2" will be released on Nov. 11 in the U.S. and Dec. 2 in the U.K.

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15. Followup: December 29th Last Day WB will Ship Current Harrry Potter Film Titles

In a followup to Leaky's September 20th news that Warner Bros. would cease shipment of all eight "Harry Potter" films on BluRay and DVD starting December 29th, Deadline.com has posted a snippet containing further information about the decision.  They report:

"[Warner Bros. will stop] shipping all Harry Potter theatrical film titles (including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, and Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection) as of December 29, 2011 (moratorium does not include digital – Electronic Sell-Through & VOD – or games).
This means that following the November 11th (December 2nd in the UK) release of these two new editions, fans of the series will have little over one month to purchase their copy of the eight film collection.  Fans, however, will still be able to purchase digital copies of the films through their preferred online medium.

Thanks to all who emailed!

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16. 3D Version of "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" Included in Best Buy's Exclusive Combo Pack

In a press release retailer Best Buy announced that the 3D version of the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" film that never made it to theaters will be released as part of the special two part "Deathly Hallows" DVD set exclusively at Best Buy.  According to the release, the Best Buy release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 & 2 in 3D" is now available for pre-order via BestBuy.com and in store.  This edition is set to include:

  • 3D Blu-ray disc
  • Standard DVD
  • Standard Blu-ray disc
  • Code for digital copy
More information can be found via this link.  The "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" DVDs and Combo Packs will be available in the States on November 11 and in the UK on December 2nd.

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17. "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" DVD/Blu-Ray Release Dates for UK and US Announced

Warner Home Video via TheHDRoom and Harry Potter UK Facebook have announced the release dates for the final Harry Potter film on DVD and Blu-ray.

Fans in the U.S. will be able to purchase "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" beginning Friday, November 11. Note that this is the same weekend as the Universal Orlando Harry Potter celebration at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. On November 11, Warner Bros. will also release "Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection" on Blu-ray ($139.99) and DVD ($98.92).

Friday, December 2 will be when fans in the U.K. can get a hold of the eighth Harry Potter film. Pre-orders are now being taken at Amazon.co.uk and Play.com. A complete 8 film collection will also be released, as well as 3D Blu-ray.

A look at the bonus features on the Blu-ray include:

Maximum Movie Mode hosted by Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) and other cast members (80 minutes) - As the epic showdown between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort approaches, don't miss a single detail as the forces of good and evil clash one final time throughout the grounds of Hogwarts.

A Conversation with JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe - Join J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe for an exclusive conversation about bringing the character of Harry Potter to life, the last decade of films and how their lives have changed by the fame that they've both experienced.

The Goblins of Gringotts - Hosted by Warwick Davis, you'll see the entire process of becoming a goblin in a Harry Potter film, from auditions and casting to makeup and prosthetic tests as well as filming the final scenes.

The Women of Harry Potter – A look at the remarkable women in Harry Potter's life and the critical role they play in the films.

WB Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

Deleted Scenes

Ultraviolet Digital Copy
Artwork for the Blu-ray in the U.S. can be seen here. Warner Home Video have also announced that at the end of the year, December 29, they will cease shipment of all the Harry Potter films.

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18. Half-Blood Prince Debuts at Top of DVD and BluRay Sales Charts

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD garnered the top spot in Nielsen VideoScan's First Alert sales chart this week with a total of $302 million in sales.  First week sales of the sixth Potter film came in above the such releases as Public Enemies and Julie and Julia, which were ranked in second and third place, respectively.  The report goes on to ... Read the rest of this post

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19. Win a Blu-Ray Player and HP Ultimate Edition Discs

The Blu-Ray ultimate editions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets are now available for purchase and to celebrate we're running a contest here on Leaky. All you need to do is click here to enter: you have a chance to win<><>

  • Grand prize: A Blu-Ray player ($299 retail value), and both ultimate edition discs on Blu-Ray
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    20. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD Sets New UK Sales Record

    The brand new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD set new sales records as it broke first day sale records when it was released in the UK on December 7th. Released on DVD, Blu-ray, EST (Electronic Sale-Through) and Video on demand, Half-Blood Prince became the fastest selling DVD of 2009 with a whopping <> 840,000 copies of the sixth Harry Potter film sold. Notably, 53,000 of that number w... Read the rest of this post

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    21. Holiday Sales: Extended Movie Only DVDs of Sorcerer's Stone, CoS at Target, More

    It's definitely a very Harry holiday sale week ahead as many retailers are advertising today for the upcoming release here in the US of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD (see here for the complete high res video and screencaps of the Deathly Hallows sneak from the disc). At Target, fans can purchase the two disc HBP Dvd with the digital download which will come with a special lenti... Read the rest of this post

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    22. Reminder: Canadian Entertainment Tonight to Feature Deathly Hallows Set Visit Tonight

    A reminder that as we posted last month, ET Canada will be airing their visit to the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows tonight at 7:00pm as part of the buildup to the release of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD.  TLC reader Radcakesfan owled to say that Ryan Emberley, a producer and reporter with Entertainment Tonight Canada updated his Twitter with the following: I've w... Read the rest of this post

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    23. Blockbuster to Hold Midnight Release Parties for Half-Blood Prince DVD

    Thanks to Blockbuster who let us know that many of their stores here in the US will be holding midnight release parties for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD on Monday, Dec. 7th. Many of the stores will be starting their event at 7 or 8pm in the evening with games, music, magic shows contests and more, plus you can reserve your DVD now for $5.00 (USD) and pay the rest when you purc... Read the rest of this post

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    24. PureHMV Points to Purchase Priority Wristbands for Harry Potter Cast Signing

    Readers will recall that four members from the Harry Potter films (Tom Felton, Matt Lewis, Evanna Lynch and Jessie Cave) will be appearing at HMV store 150 Oxford Street in London, England on December 6th for a signing of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray. While there are only 400 wristbands allotted for fans to obtain to take part in the signing, <>PureHMV has a way for you to p... Read the rest of this post

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    25. New Activity for Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes: Death Eaters Duel

    Check it out: a new activity has now launched via Cinematical in the Road to Hogwarts Sweepstakes. Now open at this link is the Death Eaters Duel, where you can take on Draco Malfoy, Fenrir Greyback and Bellatrix Lestrange and earn another entry into the contest to win a trip to the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park next year. For more on the Sweepstakes and additi... Read the rest of this post

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