“Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix” And “Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince” Ultimate Editions On Blu-Ray And DVD June 14 From Warner Home Video
(February 21, 2011 – Burbank, CA) – The definitive inside story continues when “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” and “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” Ultimate Editions arrive on Blu-ray and DVD June 14 from Warner Home Video. Created for fans of the world’s #1 film franchise, each “Ultimate Edition” features a new chapter of “Creating the World of Harry Potter,” a unique 8-hour documentary series with never-before-seen footage, intriguing stories and an authoritative insider look behind the films. Each hour-long chapter deepens the relationship Harry Potter fans have with the movies and adds to their understanding of and connection to their favorite characters and more (more details below). Orders are due May 10 (Blu-ray Disc SRP $49.99 / DVD SRP DVD $39.92).
Each spellbinding “Harry Potter Ultimate Edition” is filled with more than four hours of special features and collectibles including a photo book featuring 44 pages of rare photos of the cast and crew, concept sketches and paintings, and behind-the-scenes insight. The “Ultimate Editions” also feature limited edition character cards, a lenticular card and a bonus digital copy of the film.
The perfect gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages, these “Ultimate Editions” will give audiences the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Harry Potter leading up to the highly anticipated theatrical release of the final chapter, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2” on July 15.
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” and “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” theatrical versions are also available On Demand from cable and satellite providers, and for permanent download and digital rental through online digital retailers.
All New Special Features:
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Ultimate Edition” Includes:
Bill Zwecker, CBS-TV “Big thrills.”
Claudia Puig, USA Today From acclaimed director David Yates (BBC’s “State of Play,” Harry Potter series Years 5-7), “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” brings back the ensemble cast including Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter series, “December Boys”), Emma Watson (Harry Potter series, “The Tale of Despereaux”) and Rupert Grint (Harry Potter series, “Driving Lessons”) as well as two-time Academy Award-winner Maggie Smith (“Gosford Park,” “A Room With A View,” Harry Potter series), Academy Award-winner Emma Thompson (“An Education,” “Stranger than Fiction,” “Sense and Sensibility,” “Howards End”), Academy Award-nominee Ralph Fiennes (“Clash of the Titans,” “The Hurt Locker,” “Schindler’s List,” “The English Patient”), Alan Rickman (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Love Actually,” Harry Potter film series), and Gary Oldman (“The Book of Eli,” “The Dark Knight,” “Batman Begins,” Harry Potter series). “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” also introduces Academy Award-nominees Helena Bonham Carter (“The King’s Speech,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Terminator Salvation,” Harry Potter series) and Imelda Staunton (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Vera Drake,” “Freedom Writers,” Harry Potter series). Synopsis: In “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” Harry returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts only to discover that much of the wizarding community has been led to believe that the story of the teenager’s recent encounter with the evil Lord Voldemort is a lie, putting Harry’s integrity in question. Worse, the Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge, has appointed a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, the duplicitous Professor Dolores Umbridge. But Professor Umbridge’s “Ministry-approved” course of defensive magic leaves the young wizards woefully unprepared to defend themselves against the Dark Forces threatening them, so at the prompting of his friends Hermione and Ron, Harry is convinced to take matters into his own hands. Meeting secretly with a small group of students who name themselves “Dumbledore’s Army,” Harry teaches them how to defend themselves against the Dark Arts, preparing the courageous young wizards for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead. Blu-Ray And DVD Contents: The “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Ultimate Edition” on Blu-ray Disc will contain the following special features: Disc 1 – Movie with In-Movie Experience! Explore the People, Places, Creatures and the Moviemaking Magic Behind Them, All As You Watch the Movie Disc 2 – Special Features:
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone Magazine “witty, spectacular and...spellbinding”
Claudia Puig, USA Today From celebrated director David Yates (BBC’s “State of Play,” Harry Potter series Years 5-7), “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” brings back the highly-acclaimed cast including Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter series, “December Boys”), Rupert Grint (Harry Potter series, “Driving Lessons”) and Emma Watson (Harry Potter series, “The Tale of Despereaux”) as well as two-time Academy Award Winner Maggie Smith (“Gosford Park,” “A Room With A View,” Harry Potter series), Academy Award Nominee Helena Bonham Carter (“The King’s Speech,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Terminator Salvation,” Harry Potter series), Alan Rickman (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Love Actually,” Harry Potter film series) and Michael Gambon (“The King’s Speech,” “The Book of Eli,” “The Good Shepherd,” Harry Potter series). “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” also introduces Academy Award-winner Jim Broadbent (“Iris,” “The Young Victoria,” “Inkheart,” “Moulin Rouge!,” Harry Potter series) as Professor Horace Slughorn. Synopsis: Emboldened by the return of Lord Voldemort, the Death Eaters are wreaking havoc in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that new dangers may lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. He needs Harry to help him uncover a vital key to unlocking Voldemort's defenses--critical information known only to Hogwarts' former Potions Professor, Horace Slughorn. With that in mind, Dumbledore manipulates his old colleague into returning to his previous post with promises of more money, a bigger office...and the chance to teach the famous Harry Potter. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry's long friendship with Ginny Weasley is growing into something deeper, but standing in the way is Ginny's boyfriend, Dean Thomas, not to mention her big brother Ron. But Ron's got romantic entanglements of his own to worry about, with Lavender Brown lavishing her affections on him, leaving Hermione simmering with jealousy yet determined not to show her feelings. And then a box of love potion-laced chocolates ends up in the wrong hands and changes everything. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof with far more important matters on his mind. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again. Blu-Ray And DVD Contents: The “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Ultimate Edition” on Blu-ray Disc will contain the following special features: Disc 1 – Movie:,br> Featuring Maximum Movie Mode. Daniel Radcliffe leads a unique, personal exploration of the movie while you watch! Picture-in-Picture • Focus Featurettes • Scene Comparisons. Disc 2 – Special Features:
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“Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 5: Evolution”
Deeper. Bolder. Darker. As the eight Harry Potter films trace Harry’s journey from innocent schoolboy to selfless hero, the series undergoes a transformation. “Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 5: Evolution” – packed with exclusive content only available here – takes you along for every exciting step of the 10-year filmmaking odyssey. Join the four directors, key members of the crew and cast, including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, as they explore how the creative vision for the films evolved to maintain the integrity and increasing intensity of J.K. Rowling’s expansive literary series. From the ever-changing architecture of Hogwarts Castle and expanding landscape of the wizarding world, to the darkening color palette of each successive film, to the young actors maturing along with their characters, it is a wondrous and spectacular adventure to experience.
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“Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 6: Magical Effects”
In Harry Potter’s world, portraits come to life, potions transform, time reverses, Quidditch players soar, dragons attack and magic is everywhere. Explore the moviemaking magic that created the wizardry and wonder of the Harry Potter film series. Now, fascinating new insights, interviews and watch-it-happen footage let you experience the triumphs of technical wizards who conjured up an awe-inspiring alternate reality. Share the fun as Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson negotiate the moving stairs. Marvel as an oversized water tank transforms into the depths of the black lake for the Triwizard Tournament. Discover which amazing sequence was filmed entirely using computer-generated imagery. Watch as blue- and green-screen backgrounds transform into towering structures and endless landscapes. You don’t know the magic until you’ve seen “Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 6: Magical Effects.”
Bill Zwecker, CBS-TV “Big thrills.”
Claudia Puig, USA Today From acclaimed director David Yates (BBC’s “State of Play,” Harry Potter series Years 5-7), “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” brings back the ensemble cast including Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter series, “December Boys”), Emma Watson (Harry Potter series, “The Tale of Despereaux”) and Rupert Grint (Harry Potter series, “Driving Lessons”) as well as two-time Academy Award-winner Maggie Smith (“Gosford Park,” “A Room With A View,” Harry Potter series), Academy Award-winner Emma Thompson (“An Education,” “Stranger than Fiction,” “Sense and Sensibility,” “Howards End”), Academy Award-nominee Ralph Fiennes (“Clash of the Titans,” “The Hurt Locker,” “Schindler’s List,” “The English Patient”), Alan Rickman (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Love Actually,” Harry Potter film series), and Gary Oldman (“The Book of Eli,” “The Dark Knight,” “Batman Begins,” Harry Potter series). “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” also introduces Academy Award-nominees Helena Bonham Carter (“The King’s Speech,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Terminator Salvation,” Harry Potter series) and Imelda Staunton (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Vera Drake,” “Freedom Writers,” Harry Potter series). Synopsis: In “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” Harry returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts only to discover that much of the wizarding community has been led to believe that the story of the teenager’s recent encounter with the evil Lord Voldemort is a lie, putting Harry’s integrity in question. Worse, the Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge, has appointed a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, the duplicitous Professor Dolores Umbridge. But Professor Umbridge’s “Ministry-approved” course of defensive magic leaves the young wizards woefully unprepared to defend themselves against the Dark Forces threatening them, so at the prompting of his friends Hermione and Ron, Harry is convinced to take matters into his own hands. Meeting secretly with a small group of students who name themselves “Dumbledore’s Army,” Harry teaches them how to defend themselves against the Dark Arts, preparing the courageous young wizards for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead. Blu-Ray And DVD Contents: The “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Ultimate Edition” on Blu-ray Disc will contain the following special features: Disc 1 – Movie with In-Movie Experience! Explore the People, Places, Creatures and the Moviemaking Magic Behind Them, All As You Watch the Movie Disc 2 – Special Features:
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• “Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 5: Evolution”
• “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Behind the Magic”
• “Building the Magic: The Sets of Harry Potter”
• “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: The Rebellion Begins”
• “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Fulfilling a Prophecy”
• Additional Scenes in Hi-Def
• “Trailing Tonks”: Natalia Tena (aka Nymphadora Tonks) Leads a Very Personal Film Set Tour
• “Harry Potter: The Magic of Editing”: Director David Yates and Editor Mark Day Show What a Difference a Good Edit Makes
• Theatrical Trailers
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• Additional Scenes
• “Trailing Tonks”: Natalia Tena (aka Nymphadora Tonks) Leads a Very Personal Film Set Tour
• “Harry Potter: The Magic of Editing”: Director David Yates and Editor Mark Day Show What a Difference a Good Edit Makes
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• “Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 5: Evolution”
• “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Behind the Magic”
• “Building the Magic: The Sets of Harry Potter”
• “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: The Rebellion Begins”
• “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Fulfilling a Prophecy”
• Featurette Gallery: 28 Short Segments Covering People, Places, Creatures and the Moviemaking Magic Behind Them
• Theatrical Trailers
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• 44-Page Photo Book
• Lenticular Card
• Limited Edition Character Cards
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• #9 Luna Lovegood
• #10 Dolores Umbridge
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone Magazine “witty, spectacular and...spellbinding”
Claudia Puig, USA Today From celebrated director David Yates (BBC’s “State of Play,” Harry Potter series Years 5-7), “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” brings back the highly-acclaimed cast including Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter series, “December Boys”), Rupert Grint (Harry Potter series, “Driving Lessons”) and Emma Watson (Harry Potter series, “The Tale of Despereaux”) as well as two-time Academy Award Winner Maggie Smith (“Gosford Park,” “A Room With A View,” Harry Potter series), Academy Award Nominee Helena Bonham Carter (“The King’s Speech,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Terminator Salvation,” Harry Potter series), Alan Rickman (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Love Actually,” Harry Potter film series) and Michael Gambon (“The King’s Speech,” “The Book of Eli,” “The Good Shepherd,” Harry Potter series). “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” also introduces Academy Award-winner Jim Broadbent (“Iris,” “The Young Victoria,” “Inkheart,” “Moulin Rouge!,” Harry Potter series) as Professor Horace Slughorn. Synopsis: Emboldened by the return of Lord Voldemort, the Death Eaters are wreaking havoc in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that new dangers may lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. He needs Harry to help him uncover a vital key to unlocking Voldemort's defenses--critical information known only to Hogwarts' former Potions Professor, Horace Slughorn. With that in mind, Dumbledore manipulates his old colleague into returning to his previous post with promises of more money, a bigger office...and the chance to teach the famous Harry Potter. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry's long friendship with Ginny Weasley is growing into something deeper, but standing in the way is Ginny's boyfriend, Dean Thomas, not to mention her big brother Ron. But Ron's got romantic entanglements of his own to worry about, with Lavender Brown lavishing her affections on him, leaving Hermione simmering with jealousy yet determined not to show her feelings. And then a box of love potion-laced chocolates ends up in the wrong hands and changes everything. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof with far more important matters on his mind. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again. Blu-Ray And DVD Contents: The “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Ultimate Edition” on Blu-ray Disc will contain the following special features: Disc 1 – Movie:,br> Featuring Maximum Movie Mode. Daniel Radcliffe leads a unique, personal exploration of the movie while you watch! Picture-in-Picture • Focus Featurettes • Scene Comparisons. Disc 2 – Special Features:
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• “Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 6: Magical Effects”
• “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Behind the Magic”
• Additional Scenes in Hi-Def
• “J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life”: A Personal Look at the Journey in Creating and Launching the Final Book
• “Close Up with the Cast of Harry Potter”: Cast Members Are Your Personal Guides to Aspects of Moviemaking That Include Editing, Makeup, Stunt, Set Design, Props, Costumes and More!
• “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”: Get a Sneak Peak at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando Resort
• “What’s on Your Mind?”: Lightning-Round Q&A with Cast/Crew
• “One-Minute Drills”: Cast Members Sum Up Their Characters
• Gallery of Five Distinctive “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” ABC Family Promo Spots
• Theatrical Trailers
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• Additional Scenes
• “J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life”: A Personal Look at the Journey in Creating and Launching the Final Book
• “Close Up with the Cast of Harry Potter”: Cast Members Are Your Personal Guides to Aspects of Moviemaking That Include Editing, Makeup, Stunt, Set Design, Props, Costumes and More!
• “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”: Get a Sneak Peak
• “What’s on Your Mind?”: Lightning-Round Q&A with Cast/Crew
• “One-Minute Drills”: Cast Members Sum Up Their Characters
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• “Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 6: Magical Effects”
• “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Behind the Magic”
• Featurette Gallery: 14 Short Segments That Unlock More Moviemaking Secrets
• Gallery of Five Distinctive “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” ABC Family Promo Spots
• Theatrical Trailers
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• 44-Page Photo Book
• Lenticular Card
• Limited Edition Character Cards
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#11 Draco Malfoy
#12 Albus Dumbledore