Harry Potter wins two awards at BAFTA awards ceremony

At the recently held Children's BAFTA awards,
Harry Potter won twice, gaining the
"Best Feature Film" and "Kid's Vote for Best Film"
awards.

Warwick Davis accepted the awards on behalf
of the HP film crew, saying:



"Harry Potter is part of popular culture. The series is going to
leave a legacy for generations of children to enjoy.

Look at Star Wars; the original movies are 30 years old,
but we talk about them as though they were released recently.
The Harry Potter films will be the same."

Warwick does raise an interesting point with this statement,
because the question burning in everyone's minds is:
Is this indeed the end of an era?

Or will Harry Potter live on, as a cultural monument,
a phenomenon, for future generations to enjoy?

Such a question can only be answered in time.

JK Rowling makes public statement concerning media harassment

Harry Potter book author J.K. Rowling has now
begun to question the media's right to invade
the privacy of others, and whether such cases
should be allowed in the future.

She outlines many instances of the media
invading her privacy, but more importantly:
the media stalking her two young children.

In one instance, when a reporter,
in an attempt to get ahold of J.K. Rowling,
tracks down her daughter's school,
and sneaks a letter into her schoolbag.

Another, more revolting situation, when OK! Magazine published
pictures of her 8-year old daughter when the family was on vacation in Mauritius.

The pictures were circulated around all corners of the internet,
despite a Press Complaints Commission, which ruled against it.
The illegality of it seemed to increase the popularity of the photos.

Is J.K. Rowling right about media harrassment? Should it be stopped?
Does the public have the right to stalk celebraties? I don't think so.

The law prevents non-press people from stalking each other,
so why should we go easy on the press?
Why doesn't the press have to follow these rules?

To see the video, go to:
http://video.theaustralian.com.au/2170553062/Rowling-under-siege-by-UK-media

Harry Potter films to no longer be included in Movies on Demand?

 According to a news article just posted
by fellow HP fansite snitchseeker.com,
the Harry Potter movie series may still
be available via Movies on Demand,
at least until January 4th,
when they are taken off the digital shelves.

 We had already heard that digital versions of all the Harry Potter films
would NOT be affected by the DVDs and Blu-Rays being discontinued.

According to the snitchseeker.com article,
"Time Warner Cable Digital TV customers can now experience a collection
of Harry Potter films right from the comfort of their homes on Movies On Demand.

Watch Harry's journey through wizardry from the beginning and watch
the latest film in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2.

The collection also includes bonus behind-the-scenes featurettes
from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 at no additional cost.
The Harry Potter category will be available now through January 4, 2012
and includes the following films and extras:

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
• 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 2
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2: Gringotts *Extra*
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -Part 2: Neville *Extra*

These films are available to order On Demand in Standard and High Definition format."

What do you think? Will any of you plan on watching the Harry Potter films
through the Movies on Demand service before they are taken down?
I guess again in this case, it goes to show that "It all ends here."
Or at least, this marks the beginning of the end.

Review: LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7

Due to the excitement surrounding the latest
HP videogame, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7,
here is a review of the game, composed by
people who have played the game.

Reviews are courtesy of gamestop.com users.

JPFR said: "There are some nice 
new features LEGO put into this game,
such as not going back to the Leaky Cauldron 
after each mission. 

Instead you get to stay at Hogwarts 
and explore more of the grounds.

As you progress through the movies,  you will become aware 
of the details throughout Hogwarts' Castle. 

Exploring the grounds you'll notice it is the same map 
used in the Year 1 - 4 version of the game. 

Some locations are no longer available, with new areas added instead."


JPFR rated LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 a 7 out of 10.


Gamers65 made this review on the Nintendo DS game version:
"This is a very good LEGO game. The graphics are improving 
and that makes most of us very happy :) 

Although I noticed some levels were left out in this version 
it is very good not to mention the silly cutscenes. 
And the final battle in Deathly Hallows Part 2 is EPIC!!! 
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 for the PSP is a MUST HAVE LEGO game."

Gamers65 graded LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 a 9 out of 10. 


LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 is available in stores now.

PhoenixCast to review HP7 Part 2 Blu-Ray & DVDs! Send in YOUR comments!

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