Harry Potter Gets 2 Oscar Nods

So, the Oscar announcements came out today and Harry Potter gave a couple nominations! Both of them have to do with the artistry of the film, which was breathtaking and totally deserved.

Art Direction: Stuart Craig (Production Design), Stephanie McMillan (Set Decoration)

Visual Effects: Tim Burke, John Richardson, Christian Manz, and Nicolas Aithadi

As glad as I am that Harry Potter was given some recognition, I'm just wating for the day when the actors get some love too. I don't know about you, but I love Helena Bonham Carter and Emma Thompson - there are so many more, but I feel the acting in the films has grown exponentially... What do you think? Who do you want to get what Oscar Nomination?

DVD Release Date and Deleted Scenes!

It seems the closer we get to the end of the road, the more information we're given. Bittersweet, but true. The newest grain of information is the release date of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which is sceduled to be release....

APRIL 11TH

That actually doesn't seem to far off! Two months before the release of the second movie, which is perfect! Also, the list of deleted scenes has hit the internet:

- The Burrow’s Shed (Ron discusses radios with his father)
- The Dursley House (Harry and Petunia leave the house; Harry and Dudley shake hands)
- The Granger House (The Death Eaters search Hermiones deserted home)
- Ministry of Magic Lifts (Harry interacts with Mr. Weasley)
- Tent (The Trio discuss destroying the locket horcrux)
- Rabbit chase in the forest
- Montage: Ron & Hermione skimming stones

These sound exciting! I actually was a little bummed that Harry and Mr. Weasley didn't chat in the movie, so I'm really looking forward to that scene!

What are you guys looking forward to?

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