Available now, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is an impressive Blu-Ray release, and for a lot of reasons. Not only is the film an improvement over Part 1 (original review below), but the bonus features are impressive, and you have to keep in mind that fans are very aware that the Ultimate Edition is on its way down the line. Of course, besides that, the video is supremely … [Read more...]
It's all come to a close now, and the only thing left is the final port in the list of increasingly purposeless reviews. As fans the world over reflect on the end of an era, and the amazing, ten-year journey they've been a part of, I can't help but focus on the collective word count that has been dedicated to the franchise, none of which made a lick of difference to anyone. Harry Potter and the … [Read more...]
The latest Ultimate Edition releases for the Harry Potter franchise are out, and while I have been a big fan of these releases from the beginning, they may have moved into the category of "strictly for die-hards" at this point. The Order of the Phoenix Ultimate Edition boasts "Over One Hour" of never-before-seen bonus content, which is already at the bare minimum, I think, of really selling fans … [Read more...]
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 completes the shift in tone we've seen coming throughout the series. In previous films, even dragon attacks and tragic deaths were fairly serious at best, but it's all systems go now. The famous "Seven Harrys" scene offers a small taste of the comic, but after that the chase is on, and there's no time for anything beyond running, and sinking into the … [Read more...]
Though not the biggest fan of the Harry Potter franchise, I am impressed with the Ultimate Edition releases of the films, and since The Prisoner of Azkaban is far and away the best installment (book or film), this release in particular is something special. Not only is it the best film, it contains one of the most interesting pieces of the Creating the World of Harry Potter collection that are … [Read more...]
Curious Apps often take off, and it doesn't hurt to have Harry Potter in the name. Harry Potter: Spells is an App that lets you turn your iPhone into a wand and start dueling, and now a free option has been released. HARRY POTTER™: SPELLS, the best-selling Harry Potter App for the iPhone and iPod touch, is now available as a free app on the App Store. Based on the Harry Potter films, this … [Read more...]
Generally speaking, I am not your guy when it comes to repeated releases of movies on DVD. That said, there is certainly continued interest, new fans, new films, and much more driving the Harry Potter franchise, and the Ultimate Edition sets are wonderful packages. Not only is there the hype that will come with the anticipation of the final books film treatment, but you've also got the Harry … [Read more...]
As surprising as it must seem, the Harry Potter series has found its savior in director David Yates. It's surprising for a number of reasons actually, but the two that stand out most are that he seems to have come from more or less nowhere (especially considering the names attached to other film in the franchise), and that his first shot, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was arguably … [Read more...]
I don't know how many of you have actually taken advantage of the BD Live capabilities of your Blu-Ray player or PS3, but a new idea is surfacing which might make for some entertaining options in the future. You probably know that some of your Blu-Ray discs have a variety of BD Live options, and one of them is the ability to watch a movie "with" your friends no matter where they are. If you've … [Read more...]
There is really a load of stuff this week, so let's get right to it. TV.com has a live chat with Jenna Elfman Monday Sept. 21st at noon. Check the page out here, and make sure to bookmark it so you can be there. MTV has ordered a show that spoofs celebrities on reality shows called Warren the Ape. Check out The Live Feed's story here. Jessica Biel has joined the feature production of … [Read more...]
As surprising as it must seem, the Harry Potter series has found its savior in director David Yates. It's surprising for a number of reasons actually, but the two that stand out most are that he seems to have come from more or less nowhere (especially considering the names attached to other film in the franchise), and that his first shot, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was arguably … [Read more...]
I have serious doubts about Daniel Radcliffe’s non-Potter acting future, but as my wife pointed out at the end of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, he’s already been in a scene with Alan Rickman, Gary Oldman, and David Thewlis, where he got to be, more or less, the center of attention. I’d hate to take anything away from countless similar scenes that have been a part of the Potter … [Read more...]
