First Official Image of Wizarding World of Harry Potter

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Feltbeats Admin bserlori, got an exclusive early access of the first official image coming from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Florida.

From the official press release:
The magical transformation continues. Although still very much a work in progress, the magnificence of Hogwarts castle is beginning to take shape above Hogsmeade as work continues on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Hogwarts will be the home of a thrilling, new, state-of-the-art attraction – Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – that uses ground-breaking technology to bring the magic, characters and stories of Harry Potter to life in ways never before experienced. Set to open in Spring 2010 only at Universal Orlando Resort, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature multiple themed attractions, shops and a restaurant.

© 2010 Universal Orlando Resort. All rights reserved.

HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR.

Universal Orlando Joins Forces With USA Today For A Sneak Peek At WWoHP

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On January 28, Universal Orlando Resort and USA TODAY, the nation’s top-selling print newspaper, will partner to provide the first-ever augmented reality map of the world’s most highly anticipated theme park experience – The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. With just a computer, webcam and the newspaper, you can make this one-of-a-kind theme park experience appear before your eyes.

Augmented Reality blends real-life environments with computer animation allowing you to explore things in a completely new way. For the first time, guests can explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in a unique way – before experiencing it first hand.

By rotating the map, you can take a closer look at this 20-acre magnificently themed environment from all sides and angles. Hogwarts castle will appear before your eyes. Hold the map closer to your webcam and explore Hogsmeade and see the Hogwarts Express. Blow on your computer’s microphone and the banners on the map will wave.

As we have previously reported, Tom Felton has made multiple visits to Universal Orlando to see the progress of the park and will be attending the opening of the WWoHP later this spring.

Be sure to visit universalorlando.com on Thursday, January 28, for full instructions on how to enjoy the Augmented Reality experience – and stay up to date on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter by visiting www.universalorlando.com/harrypotter!

Tom Felton Donates Guitar to Help Haiti Relief Effort

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The Harry Potter Alliance (HPA) is sponsoring a huge fundrasing event for long term relief in Haiti and, today, Tom Felton announced his support of the effort by tweeting that he will be donating one of his guitars to help them out!

Tom’s signed guitar is currently on its way to HPA and will be offered as a possible “Thank you gift” to supporters who donate $75.

Feltbeats has also learned that Tom’s Harry Potter co-star Evanna Lynch will be contributing to the effort, though we don’t have the details of her involvement yet.

Along with Tom’s guitar, HPA has recieved over 200 incredible items which will be given as thank you gifts, one of the most notable being a full set of Harry Potter books signed by author JK Rowling. Please visit http://www.thhpalliance.org/haiti for more information and a listing of all items that have been donated.

Other Feltbeats members are actively involved in the effort. Feltbeats Admin, Javastix, is also donating items through The Leaky Cauldron and the crafty witches there.

The Harry Potter Alliance is dedicated to using the examples of Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore to spread love and fight the Dark Arts in the real world. They have joined forces with Partners in Health to gain support for long term relief in Haiti.

An incredible four hour LiveCast on Saturday, January 23 was broadcast to promote the event and, at the time of this writing, they’ve raised almost $35,000 US.

Another Livecast is scheduled for Wednesday. It’s possible that Tom may be involved further in this worthwhile effort, and we’ll keep you updated as we hear more.

The donation drive continues through January 30, 2010, and donations can be made through the HPA website http://thehpalliance.org/haiti. Check it out! 🙂

UPDATE: The guitar has been posted on the donation site as of this morning (Monday)

Tom Felton and Potter co-stars discuss hair, Twilight, and nicking knick-knacks from the set

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I apologize if this was posted already, but I searched everywhere and couldn’t find that it was on Feltbeats! Anyway, it is cute enough to post again even if we already had it. =)

In this nice interview during the HMV event, Tom Felton and some of his Harry Potter co-stars discuss hair, taking trinkets from the set, and Robert Pattinson.

Thanks to @Peachable for the tip and EvannaLynchLove for posting it to YouTube!