DH release date, plus HP: The Exhibition

Article by Kaetlyn on April 28, 2008 with 4 comments
filed under: HPDH,New Stuff!,Potter News

Firstly, thanks to various tips, we now know that the final Potter movie (well, part one anyway) will be released November 19, 2010. In a movie news update, ComingSoon.net has posted a tiny article relating to the release date.

We now have an official date for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I and it’s November 19, 2010. So far, it’s the only movie scheduled for that date. source

Similarly, the HBP video game will be released to coincide with the movie. EA games announced it found it would be better to launch the game at the same time as the movie. It will be available for the following machines: Wii, PS3, Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, DS, PC, mac and mobile devices. Thanks to HPANA for the tip!

Plus, Jo has updated EWO with news of a Potter Exhibition. PR NewsWire released the press statement, adding:

Fans around the world will finally be able to see the incredible craftsmanship and detail that went into creating their favorite props and costumes. source

The exhibition will display the costumes, props and magic from the Potter world to fans. It is set to be launched and opened in Sping 2009. It has already launched it’s official website.

~~Phew.~~

edit! Thanks to the wonderful Claire we now have a translation from a Spanish video posted a little while ago. The video is here, and I’ve added the translation into our press archive.

For example, in this movie we don’t see any feelings growing between Ron and Hermione. Although it’s important that there’s a tension between them, these subtleties are not in the scripts.
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Decision

Article by Kaetlyn on April 26, 2008 with 27 comments
filed under: General

We’ve been discussing the issue of paparazzi photos for quite a while now and in light of the recent near-scandal, we have decided to remove all candids from the gallery. We will post photos taken on film sets, in photography studios, on the red carpet, and at press conferences or other media events. Images taken “on the street” will not be posted.

Thank you all for your honest, thoughtful input on this contentious topic. There are many arguments made for and against candid images of celebrities, but we’re keeping away from those. We hold our own personal and moral ideas about what is appropriate and what is okay, and we’ll stick to these regardless of whether it will lose us visitors, popularity, or favor. The success of our fansite is not worth our personal honor and I hope those of you who wished the candids to be kept will understand and respect our decision.

- Allison, Kaetlyn, Karly and Lynn

Candid issue

Article by Kaetlyn on April 22, 2008 with 58 comments
filed under: General

As some of you may have been aware, the paparazzi stepped way too far. The staff have been discussing the issue of the candids in our gallery. We’ve come to two options – delete the most scandalous ones, or adopt a policy of absolutely no candids in our galleries, as a way to ensure Emma has her respected (and deserved!) privacy.

I, myself, am currently leaning towards the latter. I’ve tolerated paparazzi photos previously, as they were tame and not very intrusive, but this time, I believe they’ve gone too far. We just want to know some of your thoughts before we decide.

For the moment, I’ve barred all the candid albums until we reach a decision.

EDIT: I’d just like to restate and stress that we did not and would never at any time have any of the obscene/inappropriate images of Emma uploaded to the site. Thank you all for advocating removal of those, and please do know that we fully agree with you on those points. – Allison

EDIT: The gallery is down temporarily for an upgrade regarding security issues and should be available again shortly. – Allison

ITV Appearance

Article by staff on April 21, 2008 with 30 comments
filed under: Emma News,New Photos,New Videos

You can view a video of Emma on the ITV1 “Travels In Written Britain” program on YouTube, here. It’s a brief, about fifty-second clip of Emma (and yes, we do see her!) speaking as George Eliot’s grand-niece. Check it out, and if you saw the program, let us know what you thought!

edit! Downloadable version here. ~~It’s from the above Youtube, but it lost some of it’s quality when I converted it.~~ Finally, got it to convert nicely. 17.9mb, zipped. - Kaetlyn

Emma & George Eliot plus other random articles

Article by Allison on April 18, 2008 with 9 comments
filed under: Emma News

I discovered a tip on the Sassy! style forums towards an article about a ITV program on George Eliot. Emma is reported to be reading an extract from George Eliot’s great niece’s diary. The program, “Travels in Written Britain”, will be shown on the ITV1 on Sunday 20th April at 10:45 PM (Episode Three – “The Midlands”). If you’re able to tape the show for us or even just get to see it, let us know what you think!

Sunday’s episode, which will discuss some of the Midlands’ most influential writers, will see comedienne Josie Lawrence reading from George Eliot at Arbury Hall.

There will also be an extract from George Eliot’s great niece’s diary read by Harry Potter star Emma Watson.
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I can happily confirm the above part is true, with an ITV statement being issued with the publicity of this episode. Just a reminder, this is audio only, so there are no promos of Emma. Oh well, on with the statement:

Contributors include: Simon Russell Beale, Cat Deeley, Sam West, Emma Watson, Josie Lawrence, Richard Griffiths, Jasper Carrott, Keith Barron, Benjamin Zephaniah, Jonathan Coe, Meera Syal, Christopher Lee.

Similarly, in Emma casting news, Hollywood Reporter has released an article stating that Emma will have a leading role in an upcoming film entitled, Napoleon and Betsy. Still waiting for confirmation from Emma or her reps, so just hang tight. Thanks to tips from SnitchSeeker and Jimmy for the news!

Watson will play Betsy Balcombe, a young, impetuous noblewoman trapped on the isolated British Isle of St. Helena who falls in love with Napoleon, who is in exile on the island.
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Keep those emails comin’! - Kaetlyn

Happy 18th Emma!

Article by Kaetlyn on April 15, 2008 with 22 comments
filed under: Emma News,Gallery Updates,New Photos

Although Emma’s birthday is in another couple of hours, it is officially the 15th April here in Australia, so a big happy birthday to Emma from all of us here at ihw.net! If you’d like to see a little transition of Emma throughout the years, just click here for the timeline that is found in our Emma section!

So we can all celebrate, I’ve updated the gallery again! This time, lots of unseen pictures that I really couldn’t help myself to downloading and uploading. Enjoy!

EDIT: Jo posted a birthday message from Emma, in the form of a video which you can view here! If you have troubles, here’s a Youtube version. – Karly

A little bit

Article by Kaetlyn on April 13, 2008 with 10 comments
filed under: Emma News

Okies, here’s a few more list/polls/rumour thingos.

Firstly, thanks to a tip from Kristi via TLC, the plans and ideas for the Harry Potter theme park are underway. However, the best part of the article is of course this part:

Also the report states plans are already underway for a major opening day for the park, featuring the appearance of cast members such as Emma Watson (Hermione), Rupert Grint (Ron), Bonnie Wright (Ginny) and Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), as well as possibly Dan Radcliffe (Harry) and author J.K. Rowling. Please note all of this is very much unconfirmed and should remain in the rumor category for the time being.
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However, again, must stress (as it does in the article) that this is unconfirmed and still in the ‘rumour’ stage of the development, but hang on for more updates. Would be awesome though, wouldn’t it?

Also, Emma’s snagged herself another spot on another list! This time on Stylelist‘s “Most Stylish Teen Stars”! Emma is featured right after Vanessa Anne Hudgens. They had this to say about Emma:

Harry Potter hottie Emma Watson’s eye for couture has made her a fashion force to be reckoned with at the tender age of 17. For the opening of the Vanity Fair exhibit at the London Portrait Gallery, she’s stunning in Burberry Prorsum.
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Also, a request from Denise in our comments, would anyone be able to translate this video? It’s in Spanish and I tried, but it went a little too fast for me.

Thanks to all the tips and emails! Also, I’m trying to update the gallery, ~~but it’s being mean and no amounts of kicking are allowing me to update. But as soon as it’s up, expect some more and new pictures to be added.~~ Finally fixed. Allison is my hero. ♥ I’ve added a new Instyle scan with Emma’s appearance at Burberry. Toodles!