The Tribal Mind: Our never ending stories Jan 13, 2008
The top selling DVDs of all time in Australia: 1 Finding Nemo 2 Indiana Jones Box Set (our picture shows Cate Blanchett as the villain in the fourth Indy instalment) 3 Star Wars Trilogy 4 The Two Towers 5 The Fellowship of the Ring 6 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 7 Shrek 2 8 Return of the King 9 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 10 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 11 Pirates of the Caribbean 12 Monsters Inc 13 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 14 Gladiator 15 Pirates... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Famed actress dreads Oscar competition Dec 17, 2007
" Christie continues to take small parts in such films as "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," "Troy" and "Finding Neverland," saying the workload is slight and the paychecks help cover the upkeep of her centuries-old farm. Polley and Christie share a desire to do interesting, unusual work, which generally means staying away from Hollywood. "It's been a kind of greed and a kind of egotism, but it's not necessarily wanting to avoid the Hollywood thing, but in fact, it incorporates wanting... (CNN -- Showbiz)
ESPN Sports Another Cable Ratings Victory Dec 5, 2007
44 million viewers, leading into Sunday night s screening of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, which averaged 3. 56 million viewers between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.. (MediaWeek.com)
'Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince' Cast Finds Its Lavender Brown Nov 14, 2007
An ancillary character in the first five novels, Lavender was previously played by Jennifer Smith in the third movie, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.". "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" is scheduled to open in November 2008. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Entertainment Oct 25, 2007
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Dumbledore is gay Oct 21, 2007
" "Falling in love can blind us to an extent," she said. The audience reportedly fell silent after the admission -- then erupted into applause. Rowling, 42, said if she had known that would be the response, she would have revealed her thoughts on Dumbledore earlier. Fans on the top Potter fan site TheLeakyCauldron.org were divided on the news, some uncertain Rowling wasn't going to backtrack on the announcement, others saying it was unnecessary, and some welcoming the extra information on... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Aviator and Vera take Bafta glory Oct 19, 2007
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Eros forays into visual effects with Eyeqube Oct 19, 2007
2 billion into visual effects, in association with Charles Darby who has worked on films like Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban, Titanic and Matrix, among others. Their new company will be called Eyeqube Studios. (Economic Times)
Warner Bros. Sells 35-Title Film Package in 90% of U.S. Sep 7, 2007
The package includes features Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Batman Begins, March of the Penguins, Million Dollar Baby, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Last Samurai, Troy and Oceans Twelve. . (TVweek.com)
'Halo 3' set for merchandising blitz Aug 14, 2007
That suggests sales of around $600 million for both, putting the haul of each game slightly ahead of the domestic box office sales of movies like "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" and "X-Men: The Last Stand.". Consumer brands began to take more notice of the Halo franchise after Microsoft announced that Halo 2 brought in $125 million in retail sales the first day it went on sale nearly three years ago. (Baltimore Sun)
'Simpsons' stays strong overseas Aug 13, 2007
"Phoenix" has hit $550 million overseas -- topping "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by $10 million -- and should eclipse "Spider-Man 3" in a day or two for 10th place all time and could join the other three Potter pics in bringing in more than $600 million. "Phoenix" also has hit $822 million worldwide for 15th place on that list; the other Potters rank fourth, ninth, 12th and 19th. (Variety)
Samantha's Space Aug 10, 2007
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, was published. The author obviously is strongly against the series stating that the whole purpose of these books is to desensitize readers and introduce them to the occult. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
'Simpsons' takes on the world Jul 30, 2007
25 million for "Phoenix.Homer and Optimus Prime also faced off in France, with "The Simpsons" winning with $9.3 million while "Transformers" launched solidly with $6.3 million and the third frame of "Phoenix" grossed $4.5 million. In Argentina, "The Simpsons Movie" grabbed $2.3 million, smashing the opening weekend record set by "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" by 30%. "World's End" has now grossed $2 million in its 10th weekend, lifting its international cume to $644.5 million.The... (Variety)
One more for the rogue Jul 29, 2007
Professor Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, 2004. The third and best film gives the professor plenty of screen time to be ambiguously hateful: it's the juiciest role in the entire series. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Robert McCrum gives his verdict Jul 29, 2007
The Observer did not review HP1 (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone), but there was sufficient buzz about HP2 (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) for it to sneak a diary mention, and for HP3 (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) to get a book review. By HP4 (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), the launch of the book had graduated to the status of a news event. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
DENISE SCIANDRA: Potter fans: Libraries eager readers Jul 28, 2007
I began by re-reading "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," a key book that enlightens readers about Harry's father, James Potter, and James' circle of friends at Hogwarts ... In "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," Harry implores Remus Lupin and Sirius Black not to kill Peter Pettigrew even knowing that he is Lord Voldemort's servant. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
'Chuck and Larry' edges out 'Potter' Jul 23, 2007
Pic dipped 58% domestically in its second frame, the greatest drop of the five Potter pics after "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," which dipped 63% in its second frame. They were the only two Potter pics to be released in the summer. (Variety)
'Deathly Hallows' sells 8.3 million Jul 23, 2007
The only other Potter film to be released in the summer was "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," which bowed June 4, 2004. There was no book that year. (Variety)
'Potter' adventure ends as it must Jul 23, 2007
But the aesthetic peak of the series is the third book, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This novel displays the best marriage of complexity and restraint. (Baltimore Sun)
Potter-pedia: The Weasleys Jul 22, 2007
While Bill and Charlie were seen in a magically moving photo in the film "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," the actors respectively, Richard Fish and Alex Crockford, who did not speak were uncredited. Note to Article Comment users pnj. (Pensacola News Journal)
Harry Potter Jul 20, 2007
Readers weigh in on Potter. Readers weigh in on Potter. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The voice of Harry Potter can keep a secret Jul 20, 2007
Audio Clip: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Audio Clip: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
'Harry Potter' breaks U.K. record Jul 17, 2007
brass as the only other "Potter" to bow in summer "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (2004) did less biz than the other three pics. "With these record-breaking opening figures we've proven that Harry Potter can launch in both November and in the summer and we're very happy to be on screen during the whole of the summer holidays, which kick in during our third week," said Josh Berger, president and m.d., Warner Bros. (Variety)
'Harry Potter' rules the world Jul 16, 2007
Key international milestone for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" will be matching the perf of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," the only other pic in the series released during the summer and the lowest grosser at $540 million. One of the most impressive signs of "Phoenix" fever came in Italy, where studios have opted out of mid-summer openings due to the perceived reluctance of Italians to patronize multiplexes in hot weather. (Variety)
'Potter' conjures up $140 million Jul 16, 2007
Only one other Potter pic has been released in the summer, and that was Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the lowest performing film in the franchise. All the others debuted just before the Thanksgiving holiday. (Variety)
E3 2007: Xbox 360 Backwards-compatibility List Updated : More Xbox cla... Jul 13, 2007
IGN: E3 2007: Xbox 360 Backwards-compatibility List Updated. IGN AT E3 2007 SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN Xbox)
Review: You wouldn't like him when he's angry Jul 12, 2007
Alfonso Cuaron drew a new map with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, a dark, artsy take on the series that briefly doused cold water on this fan but is now revealing itself to be the best adaptation thus far. Goblet of Fire, the most action-packed story, proved problematic, with Mike Newell cutting from big event to big event with jarring inhumanity. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Casts Box Office Spell - Breaks Into MovieTickets.Com All-Time Pre-Release Sales List Jul 12, 2007
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) (3) 10. Spider-Man 3 11. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
`Harry Potter' Film Sales May Top $900 Million, Reviving Time Warner Unit Jul 11, 2007
The third movie, ``Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,'' was released in June 2004 and had the smallest box-office take at $789. 8 million. (Bloomberg)
'Order' of the day: big thrills, new villains Jul 10, 2007
n's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Harry has his first on-screen kiss, with Cho Chang (Katie Leung). (USA Today -- Life)
The magnificent seven Jul 7, 2007
Rowling is a master at raising characters given only a throwaway line in earlier books to main character status in later novels; the third book, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, was based entirely on this technique. The Harry Potter generation has taken to the internet, drawn to sites such as mugglenet. (Sydney Morning Herald)
* Harry Potter's magic turns dark Jul 6, 2007
Ever since Alfonso Cuaron took over from Chris Columbus in the third installment, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), there has been a good deal of talk about the treatment of the Harry Potter novels becoming darker and deeper. This tended to manifest itself as increasing narrative incoherence, with the moral issues that are supposed to make this fantasy so compelling generally lost in a superabundance of dark CGI gimmickry. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Prophets, lies and Harry Potter Jul 5, 2007
The transition most likely began with the third book, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban when Rowling introduced Sirius Black, the wizard who was convicted and sent to prison for a crime of which he was innocent ... Based on reactions from friends who saw Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban without having read the book first, the movie proved to be confusing. (Manila Standard Today)
'Harry Potter' fans await final novel, latest movie Jul 3, 2007
Belotta got hooked when the third installment, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," came along ... Of all the books, Fischer said "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" is her favorite. (Billings Gazette)
Was the last decade of movies THAT bad? Jun 23, 2007
Other new nominees included "Spider-Man 2," "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," "Shrek" and "Chicago." It would seem this decade's best representatives are superheros, pirates and ogres. This is, of course, an entirely subjective enterprise - even though the AFI list does boost movie rentals nationwide - and it's ridiculous to argue too vehemently over any "best of" list. (The Advocate -- Entertainment)
Here's what anxious Harry Potter fans can do while awaiting 'Deathly Hallows' Jun 23, 2007
All six Harry Potter books, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, have been No. 1 bestsellers in the Unites States, Britain and around the world. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Kids are on board for the final 'Harry' hype Jun 16, 2007
Moments later, they boarded the bus -- designed to look like the one out of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban -- and shared their thoughts on the series in a 20-second video clip. The bus was in Cockeysville yesterday as part of a 37-stop, nationwide tour to promote next month's release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final installment in the best-selling series. (SunSpot.net)
Harry Potter Fans Battle Over Theories At School-Sanctioned Sleepover Jun 15, 2007
Even students who weren't hard-core fans started signing up, said senior Natasha Tonge, just so they wouldn't be called "a Muggle." "We are the kind of people who can have a heated 45-minute discussion about why the snail-throwing scene in 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' absolutely ruins the whole time-travel story line," librarian Caroline Bartels said. "We'll stay up and debate and go to bed around 3 or 4 a.m., if at all." Seniors get priority in picking sleeping spots (the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Harry Potter exhibit Jun 13, 2007
Harry Potter fans should register now for a Valley visit from the Knight Bus, from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The triple-decker transport for wayward wizards is stopping at two Valley libraries on July 3. (AZCentral -- Families)
Box-office slowdown draws concern Jun 12, 2007
95 billion, thanks to such hits as "Shrek 2," "Spider-Man 2" and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.". Over the weekend, studios tested audience appetites for more sequels with Warner Bros. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The power of three Jun 12, 2007
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban It may have grossed the lowest among the four (and soon to be five) movies; but in terms of vision, story and atmosphere, it is the darkest, most mature, and also the best executed among all the Potter films. And that ending is still the best among all the movies (and books. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
All aboard the Harry Potter Knight Bus! Jun 2, 2007
At each stop, fans will be able to explore the bus which was first introduced in third Harry Potter Book, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, as an emergency transport for stranded wizards. Fans can also plop down in the Knight Bus video booth and record their thoughts about Harry Potter. (MSNBC -- News)
Universal pacts with Mexican trio May 19, 2007
Films made by the three partners, including their most recent works "Children of Men," "Pan's Labyrinth" and "Babel," have received 24 Oscar nominations and grossed over $1 billion worldwide (although the lion's share of that figure is accounted for by Cuaron's "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"). BLOGS Recent Post: Recent Post: Advertisement. (Variety)
'Spider-Man 3' Takes A Dive — But Still Keeps Zombies And Lindsay From #1 May 14, 2007
3 million) #4 "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" ($249 million) #5 "Spider-Man 3" ($242. 1 million). (VHI.com -- Music News)
Shrek 2 is UK's top film of 2004 May 8, 2007
British film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was second, followed by Spider-Man 2, The Day After Tomorrow and Troy ... Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Spider-Man 2 were still on release as of 17 October when the figures were compiled, so their gross will have increased since then. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Is three a magic number? May 4, 2007
Yes, the third "The Lord of the Rings" entry, "The Return of the King," is the one that swept the Oscars; "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" was the first strong movie in that series; and "Goldfinger" is the best James Bond. People also generally consider "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" to be an improvement on "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Moving awayRole in Alzheimer's drama has intense effect on Julie Christie Apr 29, 2007
Christie's most recent Oscar nomination was in 1997 for Afterglow, while the actress has recently starred in films including Finding Neverland and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Christie was one of the film world's biggest stars in the 1960s. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Beyond the berets, it's love, drugs and vampires Apr 14, 2007
The film involves such actors as Juliette Binoche, Bob Hoskins, Nick Nolte and Natalie Portman and directors including Mexico's Alfonso Cuaron (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Children of Men), Germany's Tom Tykwer (Run, Lola, Run), America's Alexander Payne (Sideways), French actor turned director Gerard Depardieu and Australia's Chris Doyle, the cinematographer for Rabbit-Proof Fence and The Quiet American. When Gurinder Chadha, the British director of Bend It Like Beckham, was... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fully animated Apr 3, 2007
And if your kids watch television (and anyone who says theirs don't is lying), you've probably seen the company's animation on such television shows as PBS Kids, Disney Channel and MTV2 or in the movie theater in such productions as "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". This company is definitely hip and cool, and it's rapidly making its mark in the television and film industry. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Wizard! Potter trio confirmed for final films Mar 27, 2007
Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and Daniel Ratcliffe, seen here at the New York premiere of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, will see out the series. Photo: AP. (Guardian Unlimited)
* Famous costumes up for grabs WAf Mar 20, 2007
The grey coat worn by Gary Oldman as Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, was sold for NT$993,559. Some of the more eye-catching costumes X including James Bond's dinner jacket from Thunderball X were modeled by staff at the auction house. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The Tastemakers: Film Directors Mar 18, 2007
5 million-grossing Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and, more recently, Children of Men, about a dystopic future, which was nominated for three Academy Awards. The director Dorothy Arzner (1897-1979), who made 17 feature films including Christopher Strong (1933) and The Bride Wore Red (1937), said that "to be a director you cannot be subject to anyone ." Each of the directors on our list manages to maintain that kind of independence amid an industry in flux, harnessing the chaos of... (Forbes)
Big hopes for a summer abroad Mar 4, 2007
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix": Downside is that the franchise's lowest performer overseas ("Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban") opened in the summer. Upside: it still grossed $540 million internationally. (Variety)
Putting it together for Oscars Feb 19, 2007
n directed Children, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and the erotic drama Y Tu Mam Tambi. n, which Rodriguez also edited. (USA Today -- Life)
'Pan's Labyrinth' brings light to the darkness of our time Feb 9, 2007
"Known as the Three Amigos, Cuarn, del Toro and Gonzlez Irritu have been rising to prominence over the last few years with films such as "Y Tu Mam Tambin" and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" by Cuarn, "Blade II" and "Hellboy" by del Toro and "Amores Perros" and "21 Grams" by Gonzlez Irritu. In 2006, however, they all delivered their masterpieces.Of their three films, "Pan's Labyrinth" is the only one that actually hails from their home country of Mexico, with dialogue... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
more » Jan 29, 2007
n ("Y tu Mam Tambi?n," "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban") and Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu ("Babel"), have converted Mexican film from a forgotten cousin into the tuxedo-wearing guest of honor ... Del Toro once turned down an offer to direct "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" to pursue "Hellboy," a Nazi-and-demons comics yarn for which he is creating a sequel. (CTNow.com)
Aviator and Vera take Bafta glory Jan 27, 2007
" Other winners included The Motorcycle Diaries which took best foreign film and best music, while Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind won best original screenplay and best editing. Best British film was My Summer of Love, the story of two young women and their developing relationship, while Foxx's movie Ray, a bio-pic of late singer Ray Charles, also took best sound. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban won the Orange Film Of The Year, voted for by the public. The Orange British Academy... (Yahoo News -- Film Awards)
Let The Fur Fly: 10 Great Werewolf Films That Aren't 'Teen Wolf' Jan 23, 2007
Lycanthropic runners-up include the urbane "Wolfen" (1981); "Santo y Blue Demon Contra Dracula y el Hombre Lobo" (1971), pitting Mexican wrestling superhero Santo and his pal the Blue Demon against Dracula and his friend the Werewolf; the bikers-meet-biters flick "Werewolves on Wheels" (1971); "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (2004); and the long-forgotten spinoff of TV's "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," 1969's "The Maltese Bippy.". And that barely scratches the surface. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Oscar catches up to world's look Jan 22, 2007
n, the Mexican-born director who made Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and this year's Children of Men, says the business is simply reflecting its own changing demographics. "Hollywood has always been made up of immigrants," he says. (USA Today -- Life)
A breath of fresh Eyre Jan 21, 2007
The cast includes Tara Fitzgerald ("Brassed Off") as Mrs. Reed, Jane's cold-blooded aunt; Francesca Annis ("Macbeth," 1971) as Lady Ingram, who strives to be Rochester's mother-in-law, and Christina Cole ("He Knew He Was Right") as her daughter, Blanche; and Pam Ferris ("Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban") as the servant Grace Poole, who guards the house's dark secret. This miniseries retains the conventions of the gothic genre -- the spooky castle, the nighttime screams, mysterious... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Movie review: ‘Children of Men’ is sci-fi at its finest Jan 18, 2007
Children of Men is Cuaron s best film to date, in a career that has produced true cinematic gems (such as A Little Princess, Y Tu Mama Tambien, and the best in the series Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ). Catch this film if you re interested in experiencing the power of quality filmmaking and seeing one of the best films of the decade with a little something to say about current events and the need for hope in these troubled times. (Lompoc Record, CA)
The stories of three amigos (Kelly Jane Torrance) Jan 12, 2007
His last feature was 2004's "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," the third in the franchise and reportedly author J.K. Rowling's favorite. Mr. Inarritu's first feature, 2000's "Amores Perros," explored Mexican life through interconnected stories involving a car accident. (Washington Times, DC)
Children of Men probes a future of chaos and infertility Jan 11, 2007
n, a Mexican director best known to audiences for his direction of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, shows his true colors in this film. He is thoroughly at home telling the dystopic tale of humankind on the brink of extinction, set to Sir John Tavener's keening operatic score. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
Fairy takes are story of director's success Jan 10, 2007
The third and most deceptively genre-bound of the filmmaking friends who have recently ascended from south of the border to the international stage - the others are Alejandro Gonzalez Iqarritu ("Amores Perros," "Babel") and Alfonso Cuarsn ("Y Tu Mama Tambiin," "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," "Children of Men"), del Toro appeared on the scene with 1993's "Cronos," a stylish award winner at Cannes. advertisement. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Three movie amigos Jan 10, 2007
n's Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban). But they have become industry darlings with layered films that explore similar themes of relationships and family. (USA Today -- Life)
