Harry Potter, the books and the movies, inspire all kinds of reactions.
"Did you ever feel so disappointed when you closed the book and realized that the story had to end? But maybe you were wrong and you are chosen, too…so grab your wand and go." ~Melanie Call, BYU's* Divine Comedy Troupe
You are not alone. See the footage here:
[*Only occasionally we will suspend all BYU mocking ... this is one of those times.]
Showing posts with label Harry Potter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Harry Potter. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The last time I went to a major theme park was a family trip to FL when I was in high school. We visited Disney, Epcot and didn't spend nearly enough time at Sea World (in my own humble opinion). This was a LONG time ago, back before all the proliferation of theme parks in that part of Florida. I hate most rides (I had a traumatic incident on Space Mountain that scarred and scared me), heat, humidity, and crowds ... so I've had no desire to subject myself to such crass commercialism or stickiness.
UNTIL, that is, I heard about the Potter-inspired Universal Studios theme park, which according to the recent New York Times article "will open in the spring and allow visitors to tour Hogwarts, buy quidditch gear and drink butterbeer." Its three big rides are "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey," "Flight of the Hippogriff" (a roller-coaster that simulates a hippogriff training flight), and "Dragon Challenge" (a Triwizard Tournament-esque high-speed roller-coaster).
UNTIL, that is, I heard about the Potter-inspired Universal Studios theme park, which according to the recent New York Times article "will open in the spring and allow visitors to tour Hogwarts, buy quidditch gear and drink butterbeer." Its three big rides are "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey," "Flight of the Hippogriff" (a roller-coaster that simulates a hippogriff training flight), and "Dragon Challenge" (a Triwizard Tournament-esque high-speed roller-coaster).
Just to make it more attractive ... here's a "fly-through" of what the park will offer.
It may not be Harry's world as I imagined in my head, more of what Warner Bros. has in the movies, but that's fine with me. Now, to find someone to pay for my trip...
Accio sponsorships!
Accio piles of tax free money!
Alohomora deep pockets!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Monday Movie Goodness
A new international teaser trailer has gone live for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, with footage not seen in the U.S. teaser trailer. The movie, based on the sixth of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books, opens July 17, 2009. (Thanks to TrailerAddict.com.)
As like the book, the trailer is a dark and full of plot points and twists. The last bit, with Hermione and Harry, is the funniest of the lot.
As like the book, the trailer is a dark and full of plot points and twists. The last bit, with Hermione and Harry, is the funniest of the lot.
Only 9 months to go ...
Monday, August 18, 2008
Countdown delayed
Word on the newest Harry Potter film is that the release has been moved to NEXT summer ... I blame He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.
Now how am I going to bond with my father?
Now how am I going to bond with my father?
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Let the Countdown begin
The trailer for the next Harry Potter movie is now out. Only 114 days until it's in theaters near you.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
I think this will be a family bonding experience at Thanksgiving. What say you Pop? Is it a date?
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