So, a roundup of things that are going on with teen books that are being turned into movies:
The Hunger Games
It now has a release date: March 23, 2012! A casting director has been hired, but no actual casting has started. However, check out this great online poll that includes both the major and minor characters!
City of Bones
The studio making this movie apparently really wants Alex Pettyfer to play Jace. They will only greenlight the project if he takes the role! (Read more.)
Harry Potter
OK, so the series has been around for a while, but check out this interesting article about the man who adapted all seven books into screenplays!
Showing posts with label Harry Potter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Harry Potter. Show all posts
3.05.2011
11.21.2010
Harry Potter Movie Marathon
Last Saturday, 29 intrepid teens showed up for our Harry Potter Movie Marathon, featuring back-to-back-to-back showings of movies four, five, and six! We started at 9:30 and ended at 4:30. It was kind of insane, but a lot of fun. The idea was that it would prepare people to go see the new movie. A few people had already seen it, and several others had plans for Sunday or later this week. However, one fanatical group literally left the marathon and went off to the theater!
Back in the summer, Morgan approached me about doing this program. He didn't just have ideas...he had three pages of notes, including snack ideas and a cost breakdown! How could I say no!? A few things changed, but his original idea stayed the same. As people came in, the "sorting hat" assigned them to a Hogwarts House.
Morgan asked trivia questions during the movies, which earned people candy for themselves and points for their houses. At the end of the day, the team with the most points got a prize, even if some of their members came late or left early. (Something I wanted to do but forgot: put wizard cards in with the candy.)
OUR FINAL STANDINGS:
Slytherin -- 91
Hufflepuff -- 76
Ravenclaw --75
Gryffindor -- 57
During the second movie, I put out a golden snitch papercraft. I thought it would be fun to do while watching because those little cuts and folds take patience. Too much patience, apparently, because only a few people saw it through! But, it's really cute, so try it yourself. Also, check out this pattern to make a Ministry of Magic owl paper airplane.
Huge thanks to Morgan for making this possible! And extra credit to Morgan, Kelliann, Edythe, Drew, Claude, Mike, Egypt, Owen, and Sahva who stayed all day!!
Back in the summer, Morgan approached me about doing this program. He didn't just have ideas...he had three pages of notes, including snack ideas and a cost breakdown! How could I say no!? A few things changed, but his original idea stayed the same. As people came in, the "sorting hat" assigned them to a Hogwarts House.
Morgan asked trivia questions during the movies, which earned people candy for themselves and points for their houses. At the end of the day, the team with the most points got a prize, even if some of their members came late or left early. (Something I wanted to do but forgot: put wizard cards in with the candy.)
OUR FINAL STANDINGS:
Slytherin -- 91
Hufflepuff -- 76
Ravenclaw --75
Gryffindor -- 57
During the second movie, I put out a golden snitch papercraft. I thought it would be fun to do while watching because those little cuts and folds take patience. Too much patience, apparently, because only a few people saw it through! But, it's really cute, so try it yourself. Also, check out this pattern to make a Ministry of Magic owl paper airplane.
Huge thanks to Morgan for making this possible! And extra credit to Morgan, Kelliann, Edythe, Drew, Claude, Mike, Egypt, Owen, and Sahva who stayed all day!!
9.16.2009
Harry Potter Theme Park!!
Yesterday, Universal Studios announced more details of their plans for a Harry Potter section of their Islands of Adventure theme park in Orlando! OK, so it's obviously more connected to the movies, but I still think we should celebrate amusement rides and attractions that are based on a series of books.
This will be an amazing immersion experience for fans of the books and movies, with the centerpiece being Hogwarts castle. Called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the area will draw on parts of all the stories to create a comprehensive experience. Click on the "Map" link on the website to open a cool Marauder's Map that will show you all the planned attractions. Also, check out this "first look" video to see some of the buildings and get a preview of the rides.
The only thing I think is missing is some kind of Quidditch experience, and that may be included in the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride. Of course, I would have loved to see some of the shops of Diagon Alley, but the setting for this world is Hogwarts and its surroundings, so that wouldn't make sense.
It's opening in the spring of 2010, so who wants to plan a trip?!?!
This will be an amazing immersion experience for fans of the books and movies, with the centerpiece being Hogwarts castle. Called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the area will draw on parts of all the stories to create a comprehensive experience. Click on the "Map" link on the website to open a cool Marauder's Map that will show you all the planned attractions. Also, check out this "first look" video to see some of the buildings and get a preview of the rides.
The only thing I think is missing is some kind of Quidditch experience, and that may be included in the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride. Of course, I would have loved to see some of the shops of Diagon Alley, but the setting for this world is Hogwarts and its surroundings, so that wouldn't make sense.
It's opening in the spring of 2010, so who wants to plan a trip?!?!
7.23.2007
Harry Potter Pix!
The first pictures from the Harry Potter event are back! These were taken by Mrs. Trimbur, a member of the library's board.
Making cookie mix in Potions class.
Making a dragon egg in Care of Magical Creatures class.
Christina was our Muggle Studies professor!
Do you know these people?
Losing control in the Quidditch Obstacle Course!
Going over and under the broomsticks on the Quidditch Obstacle Course!
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