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November 18, 2009
RT on DVD: Harry Potter returns, Bella heads to Adventureland
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September 04, 2009
Warner Bros. Takes the Summer Crown 
Technically, summer isn't quite over yet -- but no matter what happens over the next few days, we know one thing: Warner Bros. will walk away with the largest box office take of the season. More...
July 24, 2009
Submit to the RT Show and Earn a Cool $100
Time for the weekly update, folks. As always, thanks to everyone who has submitted reviews and helped contribute to the show. Every week, we continue to bring you a lively, upbeat, and fun perspective on movies, and participation from RT and... More...
July 19, 2009
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Harry Potter Has Magical Opening
This weekend the wait was over for Hogwarts fans who rushed out to theaters around the world to see the much-anticipated Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince powering the wizard sequel to a strong number one opening and the largest worldwide... More...
July 17, 2009
Friday Harvest: Harry Potter, Halloween II, and more!
Happy Friday Harvest, a weekly round-up of the best pictures, posters, and videos that have become available for viewing/download on Rotten Tomatoes. Each section features the favorite or most interesting item we've added for the week, along with... More...
July 17, 2009
David Heyman Talks Harry Potter
Producer David Heyman knows more than pretty much anybody when it comes to what viewers can expect from the final two installments in the "Harry Potter" franchise -- and he shared some of that knowledge in a new interview with Collider. More...
July 16, 2009
Critics Consensus: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is Certified Fresh
This week at the movies marks the return of the young wizards of Hogwarts with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. How does the latest installment stack up with the critics? The Harry Potter franchise... More...
July 16, 2009
Box Office Guru Preview: Prince's Magic to Reign Over Multiplexes
All eyes are on those teen wizards. After a two-year wait, fans are finally getting their chance to return to Hogwarts for another year of magical fun with the Wednesday launch of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth installment in... More...
July 16, 2009
Total Recall: Best Movie Wizards
Class is back in session at Hogwarts, with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince hitting screens this week. Since the academy is a place where young witches and wizards practice their craft, we at Rotten Tomatoes thought it would be a good time... More...
July 16, 2009
Growing Pains: When Child Stars Become Adults
Growing up isn't always easy, so imagine having to grow up on movie screens in front of an audience of millions. Sure, the money probably eases the burden... but we digress.
Watching the Harry Potter kids as Half-Blood Prince rolls out seems to... More...
July 15, 2009
Harry Potter Makes a Magical $22.2M Entrance
Harry Potter's midnight opening beats the mark set last year by The Dark Knight, which earned $18.5M in its first night. More...
July 15, 2009
Critics Caught Lusting After Hermione
Now that Harry Potter's Emma Watson is 19, male film critics are confessing their fondness for Hermione's... development. But when does appreciation become flat-out leering? More...
July 15, 2009
RT Interview: David Yates on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
When David Yates was hired to direct Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, fans took one look at his TV-heavy resume and panicked that he wouldn't be able to bring the same scale to the franchise that previous directors Mike Newell (Four... More...
July 15, 2009
RT Interview: Daniel Radcliffe on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
19 year-old Daniel Radcliffe wants the world to know he's a grown-up now. It's tough to walk past a magazine stand on the eve of the release of the sixth Harry Potter film without seeing him trying to look as different as possible from the... More...
July 14, 2009
Vagabonding through time, Potter joins up again with his telepathic posse in this coming of agelessness new adventure, while dark forces penetrate the premises and the students experiment with various vials of wishful thinking pharmaceuticals.
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July 14, 2009
Deconstructing Harry, Day 5: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
The fifth installment of the Harry Potter franchise brings us back to the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling, and the series is continuing to push into deeper, more mature territory. Order of the Phoenix is the first film in the series from... More...
July 14, 2009
RT Visits the Set of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
As RT is brought into Leavesden Studios, past a pair of workmen poring over blueprints for a large, conical tower with a tall spire roof, the sense that we're entering a slightly different world than the one we're used to is immediately evident.... More...
July 13, 2009
Deconstructing Harry, Day 4: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
From the very beginning of this fourth film in the Harry Potter series, we know that we're in for a much darker film than we've previously seen. The opening scene of the film shows us the hapless caretaker of the long-abandoned Riddle estate being... More...
July 13, 2009
Video clips and interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright and Tom Felton.
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July 10, 2009
Tomatometer Watch: How Good is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
The Harry Potter franchise gets its sixth film adaptation next week, and early buzz on the wizarding saga is... fantastically fresh! As Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and Co. experience the first tremors of teenage love -- and all the hormonal shifts... More...
July 10, 2009
Deconstructing Harry, Day 3: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The third installment of the Harry Potter series marks the franchise's shift into darker territory than we've previously seen. And although he's still producing, Chris Columbus has now handed over the directing reins to Alfonso Cuarón (Children... More...
July 10, 2009
Friday Harvest: Harry Potter, Jennifer's Body, and more!
Happy Friday Harvest, a weekly round-up of the best pictures, posters, and videos that have become available for viewing/download on Rotten Tomatoes. Each section features the favorite or most interesting item we've added for the week, along with... More...
July 09, 2009
New: Several Brand New Clips of the Movie.
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July 09, 2009
Deconstructing Harry, Day 2: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
I'm going to borrow the title of a 4 Non Blondes album for my summation of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: "Bigger, Better, Faster, More." The set pieces are larger, the chemistry between the actors has vastly improved, the film moves... More...
July 08, 2009
Deconstructing Harry, Day 1: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Welcome to another RT watching party! So far, we've Bonded, Trekked, Terminated, and... Fridayed? Jasoned? Anyway, with the upcoming release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at how the... More...
June 30, 2009
Three Theaters Getting Harry Potter in IMAX Opening Day
Thanks to a scheduling wrinkle, only three theaters will be showing "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" before July 29 -- and Collider can tell you which ones they are. More...
June 09, 2009
Harry Potter and the Delayed IMAX Debut
Eager to see "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" in IMAX? Well, your wait just got longer: in order to accommodate a four-week run for "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," the new "Potter" sequel won't reach IMAX screens until July 29. More...
April 17, 2009
New Photos: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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April 15, 2009
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Crowned Two Days Early
Not wanting to miss out on all the summer tentpole date-bumping fun that's been going on lately, Warner Bros. has announced that "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" will reach theaters two days early, on July 15. More...
March 31, 2009
Warners Takes Sherlock, Harry Potter, Terminator to ShoWest
Warner Bros. pulled out all the stops for its ShoWest presentation, premiering the "Sherlock Holmes" trailer, as well as a new "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" trailer -- and footage from "Terminator Salvation" featuring Linda Hamilton... More...
March 26, 2009
New: Six Brand New Posters. Click to Supersize.
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March 05, 2009
Trailer Bulletin: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The new "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" trailer will make its theatrical debut with "Watchmen" on Friday, but Warner Bros. gave a gift to "Potter" fansites in the form of early video links. Check it out now! More...
February 05, 2009
New: Three Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince International Movie Posters
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January 25, 2009
New: Brand New Japanese Trailer. Excellent.
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January 20, 2009
click for trailer and trailer review
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January 20, 2009
New Harry Potter Images Posted
Some enterprising soul grabbed a pile of new images from the Japanese trailer for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," and now they're all online for you to see. More...
January 11, 2009
L.A. Times Posts 67 Pics from 2009's Most Anticipated Movies
Get ready to say "thank you" to the Los Angeles Times, film fans -- they've assembled a mega-sneak preview of 2009's biggest releases. Follow the link for a look at 67 photos from the upcoming year in movies! More...
January 06, 2009
Hi-Res Stills from Harry Potter, Watchmen, Terminator Salvation Posted
Want a hi-res eyeful of some photos from Entertainment Weekly's '09 preview without actually, you know, buying the magazine? Warner Bros. has your back. More...
January 01, 2009
EW Offers First Looks at 12 of '09's Hottest Movies
Happy New Year, film fans! As their way of kicking off '09, Entertainment Weekly is offering a gallery of 21 images from a dozen of the year's most highly anticipated movies, including "Public Enemies," "Watchmen," "Wolverine," "Harry Potter and... More...
December 30, 2008
Economic Woes Cutting Potter Short?
It could be -- and probably is -- nothing more than idle speculation, but according to a new article in Britain's Independent, there's a chance the "Harry Potter" films could end early. More...
December 19, 2008
David Heyman Talks Harry Potter Sequels
The next "Harry Potter" movie is still months away, but Collider bumped into producer David Heyman recently, and he divulged some behind-the-scenes info on the concluding chapters of the series to tide you over. More...
December 15, 2008
Exclusive: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - RT's Set Visit Preview
RT visited the set of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince recently to tour the studio and speak to the stars, and we thought we'd share a small teaser of our time at Hogwarts. More...
November 29, 2008
New: Brand New Feature Trailer, International Trailer and a Poll.
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November 25, 2008
ABC Family Offers First Look at Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Attention, "Harry Potter" fans: ABC Family's planning another "Potter" weekend, and this year's will feature the world television premiere of the special extended edition of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," as well as exclusive first looks... More...
November 05, 2008
New: Brand New Trailer/Poster
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October 27, 2008
(International) Trailer Bulletin: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
It isn't 100% different from the clip you've already seen, but a new international trailer for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" has leaked, and it's just a click away. More...
October 06, 2008
New Passel O' Potter Pics Posted
They appear to be of the decidedly non-studio-sanctioned variety, but a slew of new "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" photos have made their way onto the Web -- so catch 'em while you can. More...
September 22, 2008
Half-Blood Prince Casting Spells in IMAX 3-D
"Harry Potter" fans still peeved that the next installment has been bumped to July 2009 may take some solace in the recent announcement that "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" will feature 25 minutes of IMAX 3-D sequences. More...
September 16, 2008
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2008): Teaser
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September 12, 2008
Rupert Grint Is a Wild Target
Rupert Grint will prepare for life after "Harry Potter" by starring in a "Professional"-style hitman movie titled "Wild Target," in which he'll star as Bill Nighy's accidental young apprentice. More...
August 20, 2008
Warners Chief Writes a Note to Harry Potter Fans
Fan outcry over Warner Bros.' decision to push Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince back to next summer has prompted the studio's president, Alan Horn, to issue a letter of apology. More...
August 19, 2008
The Battle of the Harry Potter and Twilight Bands
Maybe you waited in line at midnight to get your Harry Potter fix, but compared to Paul DeGeorge and other "wizard rockers" -- not to mention the folks starting bands inspired by Twilight -- you really aren't much of a fan at all. More...
August 18, 2008
Twilight Moves Up to November 21
Taking advantage of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince's surprise move to next summer, Summit Entertainment has pushed the release of Twilight up three weeks to November 21. More...
August 14, 2008
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Pushed to 2009
Harry Potter faithful, prepare to wait an additional eight months to see your beloved boy wizard's next big screen adventure. Warner Bros. announced today that Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be moved from its November release to a... More...
August 03, 2008
Trailer & Poster review
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July 31, 2008
RT's Trailer Analysis: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince teaser has been released and RT have decided to take a closer look at the minute and a half of new footage. Read our breakdown of the things to look out for when the sixth film in the Boy Wizard franchise... More...
July 29, 2008
First Look: Four New Photos. Click to Supersize.
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July 29, 2008
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Teaser Trailer Debuts
Potter fans are today treated to their first look at a minute and a half of footage from the sixth film in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The trailer hints at Dumbledore's memories of his first encounter with the young Tom... More...
July 29, 2008
First look: The film's new trailer.
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July 29, 2008
New Half-Blood Prince Stills Posted
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince won't reach theaters until November, but USA Today is offering a few sneak peeks at the action -- including your first glimpse of Hero Fiennes-Tiffin as the boy who would become Voldemort. More...
July 08, 2008
Photo Update: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Set your peepers on four new images from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, out November 21. More...
July 07, 2008
NEW: 16 photos, all of which can be super-sized.
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July 03, 2008
Empire Publishes Potter Preview
The new issue of Empire Magazine features a cover shot of Daniel Radcliffe as a half-bloody prince -- and some ideas of what to expect when the next Harry Potter sequel hits theaters. More...
June 30, 2008
A Death Eater for the Half-Blood Prince
British actor Rod Hunt has scored the role of Death Eater Thorfinn Rowle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. More...
June 02, 2008
No Professor Trelawney in Half-Blood Prince?
According to a growing number of film sites, Emma Thompson's character has been cut from the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. More...
May 27, 2008
Harry Potter's Rob Knox Killed in Pub Fight
Rob Knox, the 18-year-old actor who plays Marcus Belby in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, was stabbed to death in a brawl outside a London pub over the weekend. More...
March 17, 2008
Get Ready for Harry Potter and the Simultaneous IMAX Release
Live near an IMAX theater? Prepare to enjoy a year of gloating to your not-as-fortunate fellow filmgoers. More...
March 13, 2008
Warners, David Yates Splitting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in Two
Remember those rumors from awhile back about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows being split into two films? They aren't rumors anymore. More...
February 21, 2008
David Yates Directing Final Harry Potter Film?
It appears as though David Yates will be the one helming the final Harry Potter film -- but his decision comes at a price for fans anticipating another literary adaptation. More...
February 13, 2008
Exclusive: Jason Isaacs on a Return to Harry Potter
The Brit actor mourns his character's absence in Half-Blood Prince, makes plans to return for Deathly Hallows and tells RT just why being involved in Potter is so much fun. More...
January 15, 2008
Warners Splitting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows In Two?
They've all been well-received by fans and critics, but the Harry Potter films -- particularly the later ones -- have come under fire for the progressively larger chunks of the books that have been left off the screen. When it comes to the final... More...
January 07, 2008
Another year, another Potter movie . . .
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October 22, 2007
J.K. Rowling Outs Albus Dumbledore
Add "the sexual orientation of a fictional character" to the list of things that are apparently capable of dominating an American news cycle in the 21st century. More...
September 21, 2007
Daniel Radcliffe Happy with Harry Potter Ending
Daniel Radcliffe is getting ready to film Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, but he was more interested in the seventh and final book than the next screenplay. Looking ahead to what awaited him at the end of the series, Radcliffe was excited... More...
September 18, 2007
Jim Broadbent Talks Harry Potter, Indy 4
For most actors, landing a role in just one of the most successful movie franchises in history would be a dream come true -- but for Jim Broadbent, it wouldn't even tell half the story. More...
July 26, 2007
Recent Potter 6 Cast Announcements Were Wrong?
Yesterday we shared a report that both Naomi Watts and Joseph Fiennes would be appearing in the sixth "Harry Potter" film. Not so fast, says some folks. More...
July 25, 2007
Naomi Watts Gets the Potter Role She Was After
Hey "Potter" fans, take a break from your book and listen up: We have a pretty new face to add to the movie versions! More...
July 20, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Donnie Wahlberg on His Saw IV Cameo, a Funnier Bond(?), Yates on the Next Harry Potter, and More!
In this week's Ketchup, Donnie Wahlberg is none too pleased at how the Saw franchise has kept him involved, the producers of the next James Bond film may lighten the mood, and director David Yates is already looking ahead to the Half Blood Prince. More...
July 19, 2007
Yates Plans Harry Potter VI: Half Blood Prince
David Yates has just finished Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix but he's already planning the sixth film, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Where Order is an intense film about teenage feelings of isolation, Prince will go to the... More...
July 04, 2007
RT-UK: Wizards fly into London
Brooms flew over Leicester Square gardens in London last night, albeit invisibly with the aid of cleverly-placed surround sound speakers, to whisk Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and author JK Rowling to the European premiere of... More...
June 01, 2007
Get Ready for "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter"
Universal and Warner Bros. are teaming up to deliver something pretty huge. Basically it sounds like the "Harry Potter" version of Disney World. Opening in Orlando, 2009. More...
May 29, 2007
Harry Potter Going to Scotland? (And the "Phoenix" Running Time)
According to one very excited Scotland newspaper, there's a good chance that producers will shoot part of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" in the cliffs and caves of Northern Scotland. More...
May 07, 2007
Naomi Watts to Be Nasty in "Harry Potter 6"?
You'll forgive me for not knowing much about the character named "Narcissa Malfoy," but recent gossip indicates that she might pop up in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," and also that she could be played by Britsh... More...
May 04, 2007
Director Confirmed for "Harry Potter 6"
David Yates, the man who directed this summer's "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," has signed on to direct the next chapter as well. More...
April 12, 2007
"Order of the Phoenix" Screenwriter Sits Down for a Chat
When you're the screenwriter stepping in to Chapter Five when a different guy wrote Chapters One through Four, you're bound to have some trouble getting adjusted. Especially when you're talking about the "Harry Potter" movies. More...
March 23, 2007
Radcliffe, Grint, and Watson Confirmed for Final "Harry Potter" Films
Earlier this week, we reported of possible trouble a-brewing over at Hogwarts: Emma Watson was considering not re-signing her "Harry Potter" contract, desiring to branch out for new roles. But WB has settled the matter, announcing via... More...
March 06, 2007
Daniel Radcliffe Will Finish Out the "Harry Potter" Series
How annoying would it have been to get a brand-new Harry Potter with only one or two movies left in the series? Well, it was pretty unlikely that that was going to happen. And now it definitely won't: The young Mr. Radcliffe just inked the deal... More...
March 02, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Batman Begins" Sequel Talk, "Justice League" Movie In The Works, "300" Impresses, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, the weekly "Batman Begins" tidbit focuses on sequel number two, "The Justice League of America" will have a live-action flick of its own, and "300" so far appears to be living up to the... More...
February 14, 2007
Does Daniel Radcliffe Have a Death Wish for "Harry Potter"?
Do anything long enough and it'll probably get a little tiresome -- even if that something is playing the world's most popular underage wizard. More...
February 12, 2007
Early Work Starting Up for "Harry Potter 6"
The fifth Harry Potter flick is still a few months away, but that won't stop the buzz from churning on the sixth Harry Potter flick. Yes, we have some news on "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." More...
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