In a new "Making-Of" blog post launched
just a few days ago, the PotterMore Insider
goes into detail with Harry Potter fans
how a scene from the books is selected,
and re-created for use on PotterMore.
The artwork featured to the left is taken from an upcoming
PotterMore chapter of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."
"Many of you have expressed curiosity about how a Pottermore Moment is produced,
so we’re going to take you behind the scenes for an insight into how a Moment is created,
starting with the Magical Menagerie Moment from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
In order to provide a faithful companion to the reading experience without replicating
each and every passage from the books, we select key or interesting scenes
from the stories to depict on Pottermore.
Each potential scene is weighed against various criteria, from its relative importance
in the narrative, to how it might look when visualised, and if it lends itself to the inclusion
of interactive features and content.
We also like to highlight scenes that were omitted from the films,
or those where the film depiction differs from the books.
Like all Pottermore.com Moments, the Magical Menagerie Moment began its life as a black and white sketch that was drawn from a detailed brief based on thorough research into the location and moment being depicted."
What do you think of this process?
Does PotterMore accurately depict what was in the books through using this process?
It's an interesting creative process, if nothing else.
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PotterMore announces release date for third Harry Potter "book"
Just earlier this morning, the PotterMore Insider
announced on its blog that PotterMore will be
undergoing a new update next Thrusday,
and uploading all-new content for fans to enjoy,
including the first few "chapters" of its third
interactive Harry Potter book adaption:
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
This picture, (seen at top-left,) is a sneak peek at one of the upcoming chapters
from Prisoner of Azkaban, which is a reference to the chapter in which
Hagrid first starts teaching Care of Magical Creatures class,
and introduces his class to an array of unusual animals with even stranger abilities.
Here is the official announcement statement issued by PotterMore Insider:
"We can now officially confirm that you’ll be able to explore this Moment
in full for yourself from this Thursday, 20th December,
when the first chapters of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
will be released on Pottermore.com.
Look for the new update on Thursday, December 20th! Happy holidays!
announced on its blog that PotterMore will be
undergoing a new update next Thrusday,
and uploading all-new content for fans to enjoy,
including the first few "chapters" of its third
interactive Harry Potter book adaption:
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
This picture, (seen at top-left,) is a sneak peek at one of the upcoming chapters
from Prisoner of Azkaban, which is a reference to the chapter in which
Hagrid first starts teaching Care of Magical Creatures class,
and introduces his class to an array of unusual animals with even stranger abilities.
Here is the official announcement statement issued by PotterMore Insider:
"We can now officially confirm that you’ll be able to explore this Moment
in full for yourself from this Thursday, 20th December,
when the first chapters of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
will be released on Pottermore.com.
Look for the new update on Thursday, December 20th! Happy holidays!
The Tales of Beedle the Bard celebrates its 4th birthday!
Today, four years ago, J.K. Rowling once again entered the spotlight,
returning to the Harry Potter world she created,
and released The Tales of Beedle the Bard,
a book that played a key role in the
seventh and final Harry Potter book,
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
as well as its two film adaptions.
The book, despite its short length,
was well-recieved, and recieved praise for
delivering engaging and thought-out storylines, with many critics comparing it with
the original Grimm fables, as well as Aesop's fables,
two of the most recognized fable collections.
Just a few weeks ago, it was re-released on PotterMore,
J.K. Rowling's new digital platform for all official Harry Potter content,
for sale in both e-book and audiobook formats.
Complete with all 5 fables mentioned in both the book and the two films,
The Tales of Beedle the Bard is still a must-read for anyone who loves
classic fantasy fables with subtle, ingrained morality lessons.
To celebrate Beedle the Bard's 4th birthday,
here is its most iconic fable, "The Tale of the Three Brothers".
Read on, and experience the magic.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lusu8YxV_SV7f_Y8n8SxJl1b-gNQWynVNEsqyAXkLoE/edit
J.K. Rowling announces the release of "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" ebook!
Earlier this morning, J.K. Rowling officially
announced the release of the newest HP e-book,
"The Tales of Beedle the Bard".
If online opinions are anything to go by,
supporters of the Harry Potter e-books have long
wondered why Beedle the Bard hadn't yet been
included in the HP e-book franchise.
Well, now it has been.
Complete with all five wizarding fables referenced in the final Harry Potter book/movies:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, (In the case of the movies, mainly DH Part 1,)
now you and everyone else can enjoy this book at home, or while you're out and about,
thanks to the Nook, Kindle, iphone, ipad, and other portable devices.
All proceeds go directly to Lumos, a charity organization set up by J.K. Rowling
dedicated to helping children trapped in institutions, and reforming or shutting down
those same institutions.
You can see her announcement video below for more details on the e-book and on Lumos.
announced the release of the newest HP e-book,
"The Tales of Beedle the Bard".
If online opinions are anything to go by,
supporters of the Harry Potter e-books have long
wondered why Beedle the Bard hadn't yet been
included in the HP e-book franchise.
Well, now it has been.
Complete with all five wizarding fables referenced in the final Harry Potter book/movies:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, (In the case of the movies, mainly DH Part 1,)
now you and everyone else can enjoy this book at home, or while you're out and about,
thanks to the Nook, Kindle, iphone, ipad, and other portable devices.
All proceeds go directly to Lumos, a charity organization set up by J.K. Rowling
dedicated to helping children trapped in institutions, and reforming or shutting down
those same institutions.
You can see her announcement video below for more details on the e-book and on Lumos.
Harry Potter: Page to Screen Collector's Edition announced!
It was just announced that the long-awaited
mysterious Harry Potter $600 book set,
aimed at a collector's market, now has a name,
Harry Potter: Page to Screen
-Collector's Edition.
Harry Potter: Page to Screen was a book
released last year, describing the process
of turning the Harry Potter books into films.
Here is the official description,
provided by amazon.com:
"Worthy of a vault at Gringotts, this amazing limited edition collection
includes eight exquisitely crafted volumes shelved with a scale prop replica
of The Monster Book of Monsters and a gilded, oversized portfolio with
five frame-able prints of concept art.
Featuring never-before-published art and text chronicling
the making of the Harry Potter films, the set is limited to just 3,000 copies worldwide.
mysterious Harry Potter $600 book set,
aimed at a collector's market, now has a name,
Harry Potter: Page to Screen
-Collector's Edition.
Harry Potter: Page to Screen was a book
released last year, describing the process
of turning the Harry Potter books into films.
Here is the official description,
provided by amazon.com:
"Worthy of a vault at Gringotts, this amazing limited edition collection
includes eight exquisitely crafted volumes shelved with a scale prop replica
of The Monster Book of Monsters and a gilded, oversized portfolio with
five frame-able prints of concept art.
Featuring never-before-published art and text chronicling
the making of the Harry Potter films, the set is limited to just 3,000 copies worldwide.
Seven of the volumes were created expressly for this collection and delve
into
different aspects of the filmmaking, showing how the team designed locations,
graphics, costumes, creatures, and special effects.
A book of the paintings of Hogwarts showcases the exquisite artistry of each.
A keepsake book filled with snapshots and personal photos looks at the
lasting relationships between cast and crew.
The eighth volume is a cloth-bound edition of the New York Times Best-seller,
Harry Potter: Page to Screen.
All of these precious objects are housed in a collectible box that looks like
it came from Diagon Alley.
Arriving at your doorstep with a numbered certificate of authenticity,
this limited edition is the ultimate collectible for any wizard or Muggle.
This collector’s edition includes:
• A deluxe cloth-covered case, styled to look like a shelf from a shop in Diagon Alley
• A cloth-bound edition of Harry Potter: Page to Screen
• Seven additional volumes detailing the Harry Potter creative team’s ten years of extensive efforts:
* The Creature Shop Compendium: Flora and Fauna from the Harry Potter Films
* Environments Envisioned: Building Fantastic Sets and Scouting Dramatic Locations
* A Guide to the Graphic Arts Department: Posters, Prints, and Publications
from the Harry Potter Films
* Movie Magic: Practical Props and Exciting Effects
* The Paintings of Hogwarts: Masterpieces from the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Sets
* Ten Years Later: Life on Set with the Harry Potter Cast and Crew
* Wizard Wear and Muggle Attire: Costuming the World of Harry Potter
• A replica of The Monster Book of Monsters film prop
• A gilded portfolio of five frame-able prints of original Harry Potter concept art
All sound like a fan's dream, but wait to you read the fine print.
The Collector's Edition is available at a sizable retail price of $1000!
If you order from amazon.com, you can save 40%, paying only $600.
Still, for the average fan, that may still leave too big a hole in your pocket.
The Collector's Edition is released in the U.S. on December 4th,
marking the 4th anniversary of The Tales of Beedle the Bard,
J.K. Rowling's spinoff HP book.
different aspects of the filmmaking, showing how the team designed locations,
graphics, costumes, creatures, and special effects.
A book of the paintings of Hogwarts showcases the exquisite artistry of each.
A keepsake book filled with snapshots and personal photos looks at the
lasting relationships between cast and crew.
The eighth volume is a cloth-bound edition of the New York Times Best-seller,
Harry Potter: Page to Screen.
All of these precious objects are housed in a collectible box that looks like
it came from Diagon Alley.
Arriving at your doorstep with a numbered certificate of authenticity,
this limited edition is the ultimate collectible for any wizard or Muggle.
This collector’s edition includes:
• A deluxe cloth-covered case, styled to look like a shelf from a shop in Diagon Alley
• A cloth-bound edition of Harry Potter: Page to Screen
• Seven additional volumes detailing the Harry Potter creative team’s ten years of extensive efforts:
* The Creature Shop Compendium: Flora and Fauna from the Harry Potter Films
* Environments Envisioned: Building Fantastic Sets and Scouting Dramatic Locations
* A Guide to the Graphic Arts Department: Posters, Prints, and Publications
from the Harry Potter Films
* Movie Magic: Practical Props and Exciting Effects
* The Paintings of Hogwarts: Masterpieces from the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Sets
* Ten Years Later: Life on Set with the Harry Potter Cast and Crew
* Wizard Wear and Muggle Attire: Costuming the World of Harry Potter
• A replica of The Monster Book of Monsters film prop
• A gilded portfolio of five frame-able prints of original Harry Potter concept art
All sound like a fan's dream, but wait to you read the fine print.
The Collector's Edition is available at a sizable retail price of $1000!
If you order from amazon.com, you can save 40%, paying only $600.
Still, for the average fan, that may still leave too big a hole in your pocket.
The Collector's Edition is released in the U.S. on December 4th,
marking the 4th anniversary of The Tales of Beedle the Bard,
J.K. Rowling's spinoff HP book.
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