Sci-Fi Storm

Ok, I’ve got all the hookups seemingly working (I’m thinking of working a somewhat different interface for Facebook though), and Sci-Fi Storm is now on both Twitter and Facebook! Follow us @scifistorm on Twitter, and/or Facebook (I hope to shorten that URL later, but need followers). Our headlines with links will appear there, as well as other quips, notes, reminders, etc.

But there is a special bonus – I will be down at Universal Studios Orlando next Sunday and Monday for a SyFy press event, and I will be posting updates, pictures and maybe even a video or two via those channels (the pics and video may be Facebook only, not sure) of the panels, as well as the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and maybe a bit of the RIP Tour of Halloween Horror Nights! It all depends on the batteries…so follow us on both, and keep an eye out for special updates on Sunday and Monday!

Could there be more Harry Potter books in the future? To no one’s surprise, J.K. Rowling said it’s a possibility. On the Oprah Winfrey show aired earlier today she said, “”I could definitely write an eighth, ninth, tenth” book. She isn’t sure though. “I don’t think I will … I feel I am done, but you never know.” It sounds as if she might have the ideas for three more books, but really isn’t ready to revisit the former boy wizard – yet.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 had a test screening in Chicago today (why wasn’t I invited?!?), and the folks at MuggleNet were there, and collecting the feedback. “I just saw Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. …And it was beyond excellent.” reads the first review.

Here is the latest trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows trailer, covering both parts. It is rapid fire shots from scenes, but in it you get an idea of how expansive it is…

It was brief and has since been changed, but the Grand Opening date for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure, which was supposed to be announced tomorrow, March 25th, was leaked on the park’s own web site as being June 18th. However, it appears that it will “soft open” on May 28th as USO has already started offering packages with arrivals that start on that date. Update 3/25: And its official…see the press release below.
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As expected, Warner Brothers has confirmed that there will be 3D releases of a number of its upcoming titles, including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Clash Of The Titans.

With reports of Warner Bros. being quite happy with the 3D conversion results for the upcoming Clash Of The Titans, it appears that they will release both parts of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will the 3D conversion. We may be seeing the end of 2D movies. The article author should check his facts though – Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix also had some footage in 3D, albeit less than Half-Blood Prince.

The Thunder Child Science Fiction and Fantasy webzine received a press release from the Land o Lakes, Florida Blockbuster announcing the great activies they have planned for the pre-release party of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD.

Check out their press release at http://dailyspace.blogspot.com/2009/12/calling-all-muggles-dec-7-hp-and-half.html.

And if you’re not in the area of Land o’ Lakes, check out your own local Blockbuster for a similar party.

In case you haven’t heard, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince gets its public release next Tuesday (Dec. 8th) on both [sfs=964]Blu-ray[/sfs] and several DVD formats ([sfs=970]Two-Disc Limited/Digital Copy[/sfs], [sfs=965]Widescreen[/sfs] and [sfs=966]Fullscreen[/sfs]). Also, Ultimate Editions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone ([sfs=971]Blu-ray[/sfs]/[sfs=972]DVD[/sfs]) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ([sfs=973]Blu-ray[/sfs]/[sfs=974]DVD[/sfs]) will also be released…it is Christmas soon, after all…

Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince reaches homes on December 8th (in several forms: Blu-ray, 2-disc Limited Edition DVD, Widescreen DVD, and Fullscreen DVD), and for those with the Blu-ray version and a BD-Live compatible player, you’ll be able to take part on a worldwide Live Community Screening on December 12th at 3pm EST/12pm PST, including star Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates watching along with you and answering your questions. Read More for more details, and pre-order your Blu-ray copy today to make sure you have it in time!

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