Denise Roper's Blog, page 19

Rufus Scrimgeour, the Ministry of Magic, Umbridge and Polyjuiced Trio

Bill Nighy as Rufus Scrimgeour, Imelda Staunton as Dolores Umbridge, and the polyjuiced Harry, Ron, and Hermione infiltrating the Ministry of Magic can be seen in this featurette.

New Deathly Hallows Featurette

This featurette provides an explanation of the three Deathly Hallows and why Voldemort is seeking the Elder Wand.

There are a few crosses visible in the Godric's Hollow churchyard. I noticed this right when the Resurrection Stone was mentioned.

Film Clips: Xenophilius Lovegood; Snape at Death Eater Meeting; Harry & Ron Fight

Here are three more film clips from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One.

In this scene, Xenophilius Lovegood explains the meaning of the Deathly Hallows symbol.

Snape, Voldemort, Bellatrix, etc. at a Death Eater meeting. I just can't wait to see more of Alan Rickman as Severus Snape!

The Harry and Ron Horcrux-induced fight actually made me cry. Watching this is heartbreaking!

Rupert is amazing! I loved Dan and Emma in this scene too.

New Deathly Hallows TV Spot: Horcruxes; DH Soundtrack News

This TV spot explains the Horcrux mission and shows more of the Locket of Slytherin and Kreacher.

Mugglenet has reported that Alexandre Desplat will be composing the score to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. http://www.mugglenet.com/app/news/show/3921

You can listen to the soundtrack that Desplat wrote for Deathly Hallows Part One here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhtZB96yWNQ&feature=related

11 days left!

Ron/Hermione Deathly Hallows Spoiler Pictures

Ron desperately wants to save Hermione from Bellatrix.

Bellatrix threatens Hermione at knifepoint.

Hermione collapses into Ron's arms.

Hermione has disguised Ron as... Sirius Black?!? lol!

Why couldn't Epilogue Ron look like grown-up Rupert?

You can listen to the very emotional "Ron Leaves" from the Deathly Hallows Part One soundtrack here: http://franklymydear.tumblr.com/post/1500141703/kissesandhugsofvodka-this-beautifully-sad-3 I think I will bring lots of tissues to this movie because I know I will cry quite a lot while viewing it. This music is so sad.

Every Harry Potter fan site I frequent is just full of spoilery goodness. Ron/Hermione fans are going crazy with anticipation for this film. 12 days left!

Malfoy Manor Clip in HQ; Rupert and Emma Quotes on the Ron/Hermione Scenes in Deathly Hallows

Here's a link to a high-quality video of the Malfoy Manor scene: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150312202110463. It looks even more amazing here!

Hermione is visibly weak from her terrible ordeal. I love that she runs straight to Ron for comfort and safety.

I bought the latest issue of Movie Magic, and there's a few interesting quotes from Rupert and Emma.

MM: The romance between Ron and Hermione really blossoms now and there's the kiss. How tricky is this to pull off when you've known someone that long?

Rupert Grint: I was really worried about that, because it just felt like it was wrong, but once we were on set–David Yates was really good about it, he gave us a long chat before we did it, and it was fine, it was kind of a fuss over nothing. We did it and there weren't too many takes. It was over pretty quick too–it was nice.

MM: Did you watch it back on the monitor?

Rupert: Emma has, I haven't. I think I'll just wait until it comes out.

MM: Were there the usual gags about not eating garlic before the kiss?

Rupert: No, I didn't do that–we were quite considerate of each other.

MM: What was the biggest surprise about book seven leading into the films–what were you not expecting that happens with Ron?

Rupert: I don't know. I suppose the thing with Hermione–I knew there had always been something between them, but I honestly didn't think about the kiss or the fact that in this film they're quite couply at the end. It's strange, but I loved book seven. I thought it was really good.

I won't quote the entire article here, but some of the other comments made by Rupert that I liked are below:

On how he feels about the Harry Potter films ending: "I'm definitely going to miss it because of all of the people I've come to love over the years, and it's been great fun."

Rupert, on Ron Weasley: "I think we've merged into one kind of person. It's weird, I suppose. I'd like to think I'm a little braver, but in this one he does step up and become more of a hero."

Movie Magic: Looking back at the films, what is Hermione's greatest moment?

Emma Watson: Gosh, there are a couple. I mean I do some pretty tough stuff–there's a scene where Ron is bleeding to death in my arms, and Hermione has to essentially keep calm and figure out how to save his life. And then they're endangered because they're exposed in this forest–that was a tough scene to do, and really get myself in the moment for that. I'm also tortured by Bellatrix. I do a torture scene–which was the weirdest thing ever–it was like having an out-of body experience; it was the most intense thing I have ever done. I think David did two different angles on it, and I did a take for each, but it went on for like two minutes and it felt like an eternity. So probably either of those, and also getting onto character to kiss Dan and Rupert, forgetting all of our history and our relationship, and putting all that aside and getting into character was pretty bloody hard, to be honest–it really was.

Filming the Kiss: This behind-the-scenes moment can be seen on the Goblet of Fire Ultimate Edition DVD.

Lectures on Tolkien and Harry Potter at Fandemonium 2010

The "Fandemonium" programming track of the 2010 Red Stick Animation Festival will feature two of my lectures on Christian themes in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Both presentations will be given on November 13, 2010 at the Hilton Capitol Center, located at 201 Lafayette St. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can read more about this exciting event and view a programming schedule at http://www.redstickfestival.org/events_schedule.asp?Day=Saturday.

The presentations that I am giving are at 12:00 noon and at 3:00 p.m. I'll also have copies of my book, The Lord of the Hallows: Christian Symbolism and Themes in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter to sign if you are interested in obtaining a copy. The book is also available at www.outskirtspress.com/thelordofthehallows if you wish to purchase it online.

Here are some of the rave reviews that the book has gotten so far:

"Roper is a talented writer that obviously double checks all her facts, and she writes her literary criticism in a very professional and scholarly way. I'm glad to have a copy and enjoyed every page."—J. W. Braun, author of The Lord of the Films: The Unofficial Guide to Tolkien's Middle Earth on the Big Screen

"There is a danger in being friends with John Granger, and that is in assuming that all the symbolism in the Potter books has already been discovered. One of my chief criteria for a book examining the Harry Potter series is that it add something new to our collective knowledge of them. This book met and surpassed that criteria."—A.T. Ross, Literary Scholar

"This wonderful book will delight not only Christians, but all students of spirituality and mythology. It is filled with fascinating arcane information, yet the author's engaging and descriptive style results in a text that never feels weighed down by its rich content matter…. Anyone interested in literature and religion will find this volume to be a valuable addition to their library."—Logospilgrim, author of Bring Forth the Best Robes: A Spiritual Understanding of Severus Snape

 "She has produced an extremely well-researched scholarly work that will appeal equally to fans of epic fantasy and those interested in modern religious literary studies. I enjoyed the book very much, and found her arguments compelling."—Rob Hermanowski at www.goodreads.com  

 "This slim volume, which belongs on the shelf beside John Granger's The Hidden Key to Harry Potter and Connie Neal's The Gospel According to Harry Potter, endeavors to prove that, like C.S. Lewis in the Narnia books, Rowling has successfully managed to sneak an explicitly Christian message ―past watchful dragons. While this is, of course, not the only way the Harry Potter books can be read, Roper convincingly argues that Rowling demonstrates an impressive command of Christian symbolism and themes, and that the books tell a story not only compatible with, but deliberately echoing and reinforcing, the story of Christ. Roper's own knowledge is extensive, and I learned a number of new things myself."—Janet Brennan Croft, University of Oklahoma; Editor of Mythlore, the scholarly journal of the Mythopoeic Society.

Severus Snape in Deathly Hallows IMAX TV Spot

There's a bit more of Severus Snape in this TV commercial for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One IMAX Experience.

Severus Snape Pic Spam: Enjoy!

It seems that in all the TV spots in which Ron asks "Is there anyone we can trust?" the next clip is always of Severus. I love that, but it spoils Deathly Hallows Part 2 for all of the viewers who haven't read the book, doesn't it?

Deathly Hallows Helsinki Premiere: Interviews with Evanna Lynch and Matthew Lewis

Spoiler warning! This video includes more new footage from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One, plus interviews with Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) and Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom).

Evanna dyed her hair. I almost didn't recognize her!

Canon Couples TV Spot with Harry/Ginny, Bill/Fleur, and Ron/Hermione

Here's yet another new TV spot featuring a romantic moment between Harry and Ginny, Bill and Fleur dancing at their wedding, a couple of Ron/Hermione moments, and a nice shot of four of the six Weasley brothers. (Percy isn't there because he's being a git. And of course, we never see Charlie, do we?)

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Does anyone know where I can find a higher quality version of this TV spot?