Dan Radcliffe is Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Updates
For those of you who appreciate watching a trailer over and over and over again, Warner Bros now has a high definition version of the teaser trailer for OotP available at Yahoo! Movies. I am sure if you study this version long enough you are bound to find some interesting background details.
Speaking of trailers, Dan Radcliffe recently sat down for an interview with CBBC Newsround and discussed the response to the first Phoenix trailer.
"The response I have had from the trailer so far is all very, very positive. People do seem to be wanting to see more as well. It is very different from the fourth one, the fourth one was very spectacular and this is much darker."
They seem to want to see more of Order of the Phoenix? Sounds a bit like an oxymoron to me. The report goes on to admit that the fifth installment will face some of the toughest summer competition yet. Among the films listed is Spider-Man 3, Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At Worlds End, and Shrek the Third.
Hello? How dare they forget to mention Transformers, which has a release so close to Potter that these two films are bound to encrouch upon one another.
Check out the video interview at YouTube.
Though I must admit that I am not a fan of the Potter video games, EA and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment are working to create the best Harry Potter game yet.
Electronic Arts and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix videogame is in development. The game is scheduled for a July 2007 release to coincide with the Warner Bros. Pictures film based on J.K. Rowling's fifth book of the same title.
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the first in the franchise that we have developed for the next generation consoles," said Harvey Elliott, Executive Producer at EA UK. "Together with current generation versions, we are creating an immersive and, above all, faithful Harry Potter experience that will both accurately reflect the world showcased in the film and also delight fans of all ages."
"Working with EA, we look forward to offering fans the most authentic Harry Potter game to date, one which captures the compelling story of the fiction and high visual quality of the movie," said Jason Hall, Senior Vice President of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "After reading the book and seeing the film, fans will be able to take advantage of the complete interactive experience with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix game."
The close and synergistic relationship between book, film and videogame is more defined in the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix videogame than ever before. Players will be able to explore the many key locations within Hogwarts in minute detail, each one a visual match to its film equivalent, while being engrossed in the thrilling adventures outlined in the rich narrative of the book.
With the ability to play multiple characters, including Harry Potter, Dumbledore and Sirius Black, the videogame of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix offers fans the opportunity to wield a wand, explore all around Hogwarts, and experience one of the most exciting and dangerous years in the life of the Boy Who Lived.
Under development by EA's UK Studio, the team behind the worldwide success of the Harry Potter library of games, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is scheduled for release for the Nintendo Wii™, PlayStation®3, Xbox 360™, PlayStation®2, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), Nintendo DS™, Game Boy® Advance, and Windows PC.
That's it for the recent updates. After a hectic week with Potter, expect a mellow holiday weekend.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix opens to theatres on July 13th, 2007.
For video, stills, and the latest Potter news, go to the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Movie Page.
Stay tuned for updates.
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