Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, reprise their roles as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger in the last movie of the colossal wizard franchise. An almighty showdown awaits Harry and his friends as good takes a final stand against evil and the fate of the magical world is sealed forever.

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To mark the end of this epic tale, this week we’d like to know if you had the chance to re-cast any of the roles who would you choose and why? Do you think Robert Pattinson or Andrew Garfield would make a better Potter? Perhaps you could see Vanessa Hudgens, Chloe Mortez or Hailee Steinfeld as Hermione? Or maybe you think Russell Brand would have made a great Gilderoy Lockhart or Jeff Bridges a more captivating Dumbledore? Whatever your answer, let us know who you’d choose for a chance to win. We look forward to your suggestions!

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Addictive, passionate and as dark as they come, the Swedish language movies (which are currently being revamped for Hollywood by the legendary David Fincher) follow the unlikely partnership of troubled computer hacker Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) and charming journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist).

Featuring a colossal two hours of extra footage previously unseen in the theatrical releases, the four BD set promises fans the most faithful adaptation of Larsson’s vision yet. Also included is a special 53 minute documentary entitled Millennium: The Story, which goes into huge detail about Larsson’s life, work and the cultural impact of his books which he tragically didn’t live to see.

So if you fancy a walk on the wild side with murder, violence, corruption and rough justice, why not try out what critics have labelled the biggest franchise since Harry Potter.

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Marking the beginning of the end for the boy wizard’s big-screen adventures and the penultimate chapter in one of cinema’s longest running and most successful franchises, Part 1 of the Deathly Hallows sees Harry, Ron and Hermione take the first steps in their final battle against the evil Lord Voldemort. With Part 2 in cinemas this summer, it’s the perfect chance to get warmed up for the final showdown between good and evil.

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The end is in sight for the Harry Potter series, which has become one of cinema’s biggest ever franchises and made stars of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. But if the saga were to continue, what adventures would you like to see Harry and the gang take on next? Here’s your chance to write the next chapter!

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Earlier this year we brought you news that the film was set to make its BD debut and noted the new function would be worth waiting for. You can check out Entertainment Weekly’s exclusive clip.

‘Maximum Movie Mode’ allows Potter enthusiasts to access the ins and outs of plots and characters spread across the saga in an informative guide lead by actor Jason Issacs, who plays the evil Lucius Malfoy. Alongside filming techniques and production facts it includes commentary from director David Yates and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and Tom Felton.

We’ll be sure to keep you up to speed on any additional Blu-ray announcements so stay tuned. If you’re excited for the final installment due in cinemas soon why not head over to Warnerbros.com for a special behind-the-scenes clip.

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Good news muggles! Warner Brothers has released Blu-ray Disc details of the penultimate Potter installment, ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1’. Available in the UK from 11th April and the rest of Europe soon after, fans can look forward to a whole host of enchanting extras.

‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ follows Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) on their perilous mission to destroy the remaining horcruxes and defeat Lord Voldemort.

Two Blu-rays, a DVD and a digital copy of the movie complete the triple play pack and features exclusive to the Blu-rays include seven ‘Maximum Movie Mode’ scenes, revealing film tricks, green screen magic, amazing set design and location tours of the Weasley Burrow, the Dursley House and the Ministry of Magic.

Fans of the wizarding world voted in their thousands via a Facebook competition fronted by Watson to choose the BD cover. We think it looks great, what about you?

With the final chapter due in cinemas this summer, we’re sure this won’t be the last we write about the boy wizard so until then – “Mischief Managed”.

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Avid Harry Potter fans will be pleased with the latest announcement from Warner Home Video that Ultimate Editions of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire are to be released on Blu-ray Disc.

These Ultimate editions are jammed packed with special features, including parts three and four respectively of the eight-hour documentary ‘Creating the World of Harry Potter’, which will ultimately span across all eight Ultimate Edition Blu-ray Discs.¬† Part three looks at the creatures from the series, while part four examines the sound and music.¬† BD-Live content is also promised for both films.

Other collectable bonus content from the Ultimate Editions includes character cards, books with over 40 pages of behind-the-scenes material, and lenticular cards.

The Ultimate Editions are due for release on October 4. The HDRoom has more details.

The video is illustrated with scenes from some of this year’s most anticipated BD releases, including Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Star Trek, Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince, Fast & Furious, Public Enemies, The Hangover and Up. The message is clear: without Blu-ray Disc, your HDTV is just a TV.

The video, available to view below (make sure you click HD!), is an important promotional asset that is available to retailers and all BDA member and contributor companies to host on their websites and for use in store.

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With the festive season fast approaching the Blu-ray Disc Association has compiled a list of some of the hottest Blu-ray Discs this Christmas.

In its recent report, Futuresource predicted European sales of Blu-ray Discs would reach 31m by the end of 2009. Blu-ray movies are an ideal stocking filler and with the selection of releases available, Christmas shoppers across Europe can be sure to find something to suit everyone. Our recommendations include films that can be enjoyed by the whole family as well as titles to keep the man or woman in your life entertained over the festive period.

Best Sellers
Star Trek (Paramount)
Bruno (Universal)
Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (Fox)
Angels & Demons (Sony)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (WB)

Best for Men
Fight Club: 10th Anniversary Edition (Fox)
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen (Paramount)
Terminator Salvation (Sony)
Inglourious Basterds (Universal)
The Hangover (WB)

Best for Women
Dirty Dancing (Lionsgate)
The Edge of Love (Lionsgate)
The Proposal (Disney)
Revolutionary Road (Paramount)
Ghost (Paramount)

Best for the Family
Night at the Museum 2 (Fox)
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (WB)
Snow White (Disney)
Ghostbusters (Sony)
Mamma Mia (Universal)

If you need any more information on these titles, or other new releases hitting stores before Christmas, then do get in touch with us in the comments or via email.