With principal photography on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix having started under the helm of director David Yates this month, it’s time to revisit the realm of Harry Potter and summarize the latest news concerning the bespectacled young wizard and his adventures.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Release scheduled for May 2007 (US & UK)
The Returning Cast
The following cast members are confirmed to reprise their roles in the fifth film:
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry)
Rupert Grint (Ron)
Emma Watson (Hermione)
Julie Walters (Molly Weasley)
Katie Leung (Cho Chang)
Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort)
Jamie Waylett (Vincent Crabbe)
Alfred Enoch (Dean Thomas)
James Phelps (Fred Weasley)
Oliver Phelps (George Weasley)
Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley)
Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan)
Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley)
David Thewlis (Remus Lupin)
Most of the teenage cast has already begun filming, with the older members joining over the next few months.
Source: Veritaserum
The New Cast
The following new faces have signed on for Harry Potter 5:
Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge)
George Harris (Kingsley Shacklebolt)
Helen McCrory (Bellatrix Lestrange)
Natalia Tena (Nymphadora Tonks)
Kathryn Hunter (Mrs. Figg)
Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood)
Michael Wildman (Magorian)
Robbie Jarvis (Young James Potter)
Charles Hughes (Young Wormtail)
Susie Shinner (Young Lily Evans)
Sian Thomas (Amelia Bones)
Richard Leaf (Dawlish)
Nick Shim (Zacharias Smith)
Jason Boyd (Piers Polkiss)
Richard Macklin (Malcolm)
Pictures of some of the new cast members can be viewed here and here.
Source: Veritaserum, CBBC Newsround
Is Gary Oldman in or out?
There has recently been quite some controversy regarding whether or not actor Gary Oldman will return as Sirius Black in Order of the Phoenix. Even though Sirius’ role in the story is far too important to be cut, Oldman has so far not been approached to reprise his role, according to his manager. Warner later refuted the manager’s comments, stating that they are currently in negotiations with the actor to start shooting his part in summer. Oldman’s manager however still insists that he and his client have had no word from Warner, forcing Oldman to seek other employment this summer.
Source: MuggleNet, CHUD
Dursleys definitely back
Following their omission from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the Dursleys, Vernion, Petunia and Dudley, have been confirmed to return in the fifth film.
Source: CBBC Newsround
First Set Pictures
The first pictures from the set of Order of the Phoenix have surfaced online. They show Hagrid’s Hut being constructed and can be viewed here and here.
Source: Expecto-Patronum.com
Interview with Evanna Lynch
An interview with Evanna Lynch, the fifteen year old girl who beat out 15′000 fellow contestants for the role of the slightly loony Ravenclaw student Luna Lovegood, can be read here.
Source: Drogheda Independent
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (the fourth movie)
Theatrical release: 18 November 2005 (US & UK)
DVD Clips
Three clips from the upcoming Goblet of Fire DVD have been made available online by Warner. They can be viewed by using the following links:
Graphics in the Second Task
Preparing for the First Task Tower Stunt
Daniel Radcliffe Scuba Diving
The DVD is scheduled for release March 7.
Source: MuggleNet
Goblet of Fire fifth highest-grossing film
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has accumulated over $600 million outside of North America and is now ranked in fifth place of the highest-grossing films:
1. Titanic ($1200m)
2. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King ($752m)
3. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone ($657m)
4. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ($616m)
5. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ($600m)
Source: MuggleNet
GOF wins Best Film at NME Awards
The fourth Harry Potter film was voted film of the year at the NME Awards. Pulp front man Jarvis Cocker, who had a cameo as the lead singer of the Weird Sisters during the Yule Ball scene in Goblet of Fire, attended the ceremony and picked up the award in the name of the cast and crew.
Source: MuggleNet
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (the sixth book)
Released in July 2005 (US & UK)
HBP nominated as Book of the Year
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been nominated by WH Smith as the ‘Book of the Year’. It will have to prevail against
Piers Morgan’s “The Insider”, Jamie Oliver’s “Jamie’s Italy”, John Peel and Sheila Ravenscroft’s “Margrave of the Marshes”, Sharon Osbourne’s “Extreme: My Autobiography” and “The World According to Clarkson” by Jeremy Clarkson
Source: BBC News
Other Harry Potter News
What happens when a secret-keeper dies?
Jo Rowling answered this reader question in the F.A.Q. section at her official site. Basically, when a secret keeper dies, the secret is locked. Those who are in on it still know it but can’t divulge it, meaning that, with the secret keeper gone, no one else can be told the secret anymore.
Source: JKRowling.com
Harry Potter can be discussed in the X-Realms’ dedicated Harry Potter forums.
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