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Harry Potter World Cup: Matthew Lewis Weighs In On Final Round

Posted 7/11/11 4:14 pm EST by in Uncategorized


All things considered with the lively contests that went down during our heated Harry Potter World Cup, it's been bloody good fun. Particularly the most unexpected victories and defeats of J.K. Rowling's most beloved characters. Neville Longbottom is a great example and although his fans put up a great fight, Longbottom eventually fell to the titular boy wizard.

Throughout the tourney the man behind the humble and courageous Griffindor, actor Matthew Lewis, has been gracious enough to indulge us here at MTV News and do a little campaigning for his character, followed by some insightful Potter World Cup bracket analysis. Now today, thanks to another chat with Lewis during the "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" press day, we had him weigh in on Longbottom's tournament run and being ousted by Harry himself.

"If we had to go, [losing to] Potter, I can understand that and accept that," Lewis said humbly, adding that he was just honored to be a part of things and especially grateful to his fans for their support.

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New 'Hobbit' Set Video Features Elrond And Gollum Directing!

Posted 7/11/11 2:21 pm EST by in Behind The Scenes, Video


The HobbitThese last few days have been full of awesome for fans of Peter Jackson's big screen adaptation of "The Hobbit." Hot on the heels of two sets of newly released photos is a second, action-packed video production blog Jackson has posted on his Facebook page. Well, it's not exactly action-packed, in the traditional sense of the phrase, but it's heavy on the ins and outs of the filmmaking process and full of enough fanboy goodness to obsess over for months, or until Jackson releases his next blog.

Click here to take a walk through Jackson's magical world, which, in typical Jackson form, is much more like a mini movie, complete with a sweeping score and fancy video effects vs. just a production blog.

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Harry Potter World Cup: Here's The Grand Prize!

Posted 7/11/11 1:23 pm EST by in Photos


When the Harry Potter World Cup comes to an end in just a few hours, we'll be able to crown a winner between the misunderstood Potions master Severus Snape and the trustworthy pal Ron Weasley. Not only will we determine who the greatest "Harry Potter" character of all time is, but the grand champion will also walk away with the grand prize… and here's your first look!

We weren't calling this tournament the Harry Potter World Cup without a reason! This hulking tower of a trophy will be handed to the World Cup winner (or the actor who plays him in the movies, at least) during our live-stream of the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" red carpet today. Don't forget to tune in starting at 4:30 PM EST to see who the big winner is, and make sure to keep on voting!

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First 'Sherlock Holmes' Posters Are Dark And Stormy

Posted 7/11/11 11:51 am EST by in Posters


Sherlock HolmesIf you need something else to take your mind off the blistering summer heat, take a gander at the two new posters released for "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows," both of which have a coolness about them that has us overly excited for the sequel's release on December 16.

The first one, which debuted over at Yahoo, features Robert Downey Jr. as the titular Sherlock Holmes as he looks straight into the camera, with a half smirk/half serious expression on his perfectly stubbled face. He also has his arms crossed, with a gun pointing over his shoulder where we see a slightly blurry, yet dapper figure in the background who we can safely assume to be Jared Harris as Professor Moriarty.

Check it out past the jump!

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Harry Potter World Cup: Tom Felton Bets On Snape

Posted 7/11/11 11:21 am EST by in Interviews, News, Video


The Harry Potter World Cup has been raging on for the better part of a month now, and after 64 wizards and witches stepped into the ring, we've finally whittled down the playing field to two: Severus Snape versus Ron Weasley. It. Is. On!

Voting ends later today, and with percentages closed from public view, it's truly anybody's game at this point. But some of the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" cast members couldn't resist placing their bets on who's going to win the World Cup — including Tom Felton, better known as Draco Malfoy. The two-time MTV Movie Award-winning Best Villain was knocked out of the competition in the Elite Eight, but he's still keeping an eye on who's going to take the top prize home.

Unsurprisingly, Tom is sticking with his Slytherin roots. "Snape," he declared without hesitation. "He's gonna take the crown, man."

"Everyone loves Snape. He has the greatest story of the lot, I think, where you don't know which he's going to be the whole way," he added. "He has a beautiful ending, doesn't he? I didn't expect that at all. It's so nice to see this hard character Snape turn into this soft shell of a man."

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'Transformers,' 'Horrible Bosses' Rule The Box Office

Posted 7/11/11 10:28 am EST by in Box Office


TransformersFROM MTV MOVIES: "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" fended off competition from both an R-rated comedy and a family-friendly film as the third entry in the giant robot franchise maintained the #1 position at the box office with an estimated $47 million during its second weekend in theaters.

"Transformers" passed "The Hangover II" to become the highest-grossing film of 2011 thus far with its 12-day domestic haul of $261 million and crossed the half-billion dollar mark worldwide.

"Horrible Bosses" wasn't able to dethrone Michael Bay's CGI heavy explosion-fest but it does bear the distinction of being the only film in the top five with mostly favorable reviews from critics. Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day star in the black comedy, which opened at #2 with $28.1 million.

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Harry Potter World Cup: Snape Vs. Ron For The Win!

Posted 7/11/11 12:00 am EST by in Hot Stuff, News, Poll


Harry PotterWelcome to MTV's Harry Potter World Cup! We've selected 64 of the best "Harry Potter" characters and matched them up in a series of duels for a chance at magical glory, but it's up to YOU to decide who the greatest "Potter" character of all time is in this pool of wizards and witches. Will the Death Eaters destroy Hogwarts, or will good triumph over evil? In the end, the choice is yours, so keep voting at MTV Movies Blog and make your voice heard!

Sixty-four wizards and witches entered the arena, and now, there are only two competitors remaining in the Harry Potter World Cup: Severus Snape, the longtime Potions master at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and Ron Weasley, the Gryffindor hero who soldiered on through countless adventures with best friend Harry. You've come to know and love both characters over the course of seven novels, eight films and numerous journeys. Now, it's time to decide which one is the greatest "Harry Potter" character of all time.

Voting for the Harry Potter World Cup's final round starts RIGHT NOW and remains open through our live-stream coverage of the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" red carpet premiere in New York City starting at 4:30 PM EST today (July 11). Until then, voting results — percentages included — will remain hidden from view.

So, who gets your vote? The man who protected the Boy Who Lived from a distance, or the last character representing this storied franchise's Big Three heroes? With only hours to go before a winner is determined, there's absolutely no time to waste — get those wands ready and start voting for your champion now!

Watch the video below to see what Rupert Grint thinks of his character making it into the final round.

Want a full recap of the Harry Potter World Cup thus far? Look no further than the video below!

UPDATE: Click here to watch our "Harry Potter" live-stream, where we'll announce who won the World Cup! Voting closes at 5:00 PM EST!

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Reach Out To Your Favorite 'Harry Potter' Stars During Our 'Deathly Hallows' Red Carpet Livestream!

Posted 7/9/11 11:47 am EST by in News


Harry PotterThe Harry Potter World Cup rages on with the battles between Potions master Severus Snape and Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley and the fugitive Sirius Black sure to escalate all weekend long. All of your hard work will pay off when we reveal the wizarding world's grand champion during our live coverage of the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" red carpet premiere in New York City on Monday (July 11).

But finding out which character earns the World Cup (and yes, there is a physical world cup — it's a monster!) isn't the only reason to tune into our livestream. We're going to be on the carpet for two full hours from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST chatting with all of your favorite "Potter" stars and looking back on the long legacy this amazing adventure leaves behind with the release of its final film.

Best of all, YOU can ask your own questions for the stars. If you've got burning questions for the Big Three (Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson), the cunning Severus Snape (Alan Rickman) and more, you can submit them via MTV.com or by tweeting @MTVNews using the hashtag #AskPotter. We want to make your voice heard, so make sure to send those questions our way.

You'll be able to watch our livestream coverage of the "Deathly Hallows" premiere right here on MTV.com. We'll see you then!

Who is the best "Harry Potter" character of all time? The "Harry Potter" World Cup will find out! Voting is going on now right here, and you can also get the debate going on Twitter with the hashtag #mtvpottercup.

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Harry Potter World Cup: The Final Four

Posted 7/8/11 6:23 pm EST by in Hot Stuff, News, Poll


Harry Potter World CupWelcome to MTV's Harry Potter World Cup! We've selected 64 of the best "Harry Potter" characters and matched them up in a series of duels for a chance at magical glory, but it's up to YOU to decide who the greatest "Potter" character of all time is in this pool of wizards and witches. Will the Death Eaters destroy Hogwarts, or will good triumph over evil? In the end, the choice is yours, so keep voting at MTV Movies Blog and make your voice heard!

Only four competitors remain in the Harry Potter World Cup, which means we're just days away from reaching a conclusion to this grand tournament of witchcraft and wizardry. But who's going to make it to the final round? Will Privet Drive champion Severus Snape blast his way to the top after his stunning victory over Harry, or does Hermione Granger have some tricks up her sleeve? Can Ron Weasley hold his own against Sirius Black, the same wizard who took on Lord Voldemort and Draco Malfoy and emerged victorious?

Voting for the Final Four will last until Sunday (July 10) at midnight. The final duel launches promptly at 12:01 AM EST on July 11 and will be announced later that day during our live-stream coverage of the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" red carpet in New York City.

» (2) Severus Snape vs. (1) Hermione Granger
» (1) Ron Weasley vs. (3) Sirius Black

As always, if you're having trouble deciding, consult our Harry Potter World Cup experts from MuggleNet, The Leaky Cauldron, DanRadcliffe.com, RupertGrint.net and MTV News for their insight!

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'The Hobbit' Dwarves Oin And Gloin Are Revealed In Today's New Photo

Posted 7/8/11 5:49 pm EST by in Dailies


Following yesterday's reveal of a trio of dwarves from "The Hobbit" comes a brand new photo today that showcases two more of the pint-sized heroes.

Yahoo! Movies has the first look at dwarves Oin (John Callen) and Gloin (Peter Hambleton) from the two-part "Lord of the Rings" prequel. Gloin is of particular note, since he's the father of Gimli, who fans know best as one of the fellowship of the ring in Peter Jackson's original trilogy. Check 'em out below:

In the news after the jump, a new Moneypenny is cast in "Bond 23," "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune" gets a new director and a "Final Destination 5" trailer hits the web.

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