Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, is the final adventure in the Harry Potter film series. The much-anticipated motion picture event is the second of two full-length parts. In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here. -- (C) Warner Bros

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince generated $158 million in 5 days

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” generated $158 million in sales in its first five days in U.S. and Canadian theaters, trailing “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” for the best such opening this year.

The film, released by Time Warner Inc. on July 15, had ticket revenue of $77.8 million for the three-day weekend, researcher Hollywood.com Box-Office said today in an e-mailed statement.

“This is amazing because the franchise is eight years in, and really still that relevant,” said Paul Dergarabedian, an analyst at Hollywood.com Box-Office, in a telephone interview.

The company’s Warner Bros. film studio plans two more Potter movies based on the seventh book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” The first five grossed $1.4 billion in the U.S. and Canada starting in 2001 and $4.48 billion worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo LLC, which also tracks receipts.

Update: Emma Updates Blog on Uni, DH, and Despereaux

Emma Watson (Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films) has updated her blog on her official site letting everyone know what she's been up to.
She says that she's been busy traveling, which most everyone already knows, and that she's trying to apply for uni. She's also getting excited for the release of her next film, The Tales of Despereaux, in which she does the voice of the character Princess Pea. The film will be in theatres on December 19th.
She also stated that she is rereading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to help prepare herself for the filming that begins in February. She says she can't put the book down, "Reading it for a second time has made it no less addictive."
Source: Harry potter page

JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, earns £3million a week

HARRY Potter author JK Rowling has been named the richest author in the world, after it was revealed she earns £3million a week.

Sales from the final instalment of the seven-part series mean Ms Rowling, 43, now has a £560million fortune.
Ms Rowling has sold more than 375 million books and shares creative control over the films, which star Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.
She also receives a share from toy merchandising and video games.
A Harry Potter amusement park is currently being built at Universal Studios' Orlando park in Florida.
Ms Rowling lives in a £1.5million mansion in Edinburgh and also owns homes in Perthshire and London.
She said: "I know I am the luckiest woman in the world. I am immensely privileged."
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Harry Potter Store

This Shanghai store is dedicated to Harry Potter merchandise. It's on the 4th floor of the Cloud Nine mall in Shanghai.