Hey guys! I just wanted to take a moment to apologize for the recent downtime. For some reason the server keeps shutting down randomly, but luckily my great host, TheFanCarpet, has fixed some of the bugs we are having. Again, I apologize to all of you. I've updated some old news below just in case.

     No worries though, I haven't just been sitting around doing nothing during the downtime. HarryPotterTrio.com's RED campaign website has a new layout design! Definately stop by and give us some feedback.

     Another thing, I want to inform everyone that ICON Season 1 is still running! We've extended the date for submissions so make sure you stop by and check it out!

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     Emma Watson's official website was updated with some wonderful new pictures of Emma. The pictures are from a photoshoot by Warner Brothers.

Click here to see the updates.

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     Last week Rupert Grint attended another Al Murray Happy Hour show. On the show, Rupert speaks about filming for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, his ice cream van, his audition tape for Harry Potter, and more.

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Source: RG.net

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     Rupert Grint attended the Play.com Live at Wembley Stadium in London last week. The event was for VIP guests to gather together and play video games. Here's a quote by Rupert from an interview with The Sun:

"We play loads of games on the set of Harry Potter when we're not filming. We have a Wii. This show is great, very cool. I've been playing Call of Duty with about 10 people. But I was crap, I only killed about two people. My favourites are driving games like Need For Speed, doing all the cars up."

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Source: RG.net

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     The first picture of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has finally surfaced the internet! SPOILERS BEAWARE!

Source: ONTD

[EDIT]: WB has released an HQ version of the picture!

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     Thanks to hbpmoviepics and vivisco, there's a new video of Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint on the set of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. E!'s The Daily 10 online, has a clip of some scene filmed from the Gloucester Cathedral in London.

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[EDIT]: Thanks to RG.net, we have the whole segment. Click here for the video.

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     It's official! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be split into two films according to the Los Angeles Times. The movies will be called "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I" and "Harry Potter and the Dealthly Hallows Part II." Producer, David Heyman, has confirmed that director, David Yates, will return for both film and so will screenwriter, Steven Kloves. The article has quotes from both Heyman and Daniel Radcliffe:

"I think it's the only way you can do it without cutting out a huge portion of the book. There have been compartmentalized subplots in the other books that have made them easier to cut -- although those cuts were still to the horror of some fans -- but the seventh book doesn't really have any subplots. It's one driving, pounding story from the word go."

     Part I is set to be released November 2010 and Part Two will be released sometime in May 2011.

Click here to read the article.

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     Emma Watson made a beautiful appearance at the 2008 Sony Ericsson Empire Awards yesterday evening. Even without winning awards Emma was the talk of the red carpet in her gorgeous dress and makeup. At the Empire Awards website, Emma makes the cover of the slideshow as well as popping up frequently in it. Here are some of the comments made by the officials:

Red Carpet Gallery:
"Emma Watson, a world away from Hermione's stuffy school uniform. Sexpecto Patronum! Sorry..."

Pre-Awards Reception:
"Jason Isaacs clutching Emma Watson and a free DVD. Both were included in the awards goody bag."

"Emma Watson mastering all the red carpet poses"

"Emma Watson will thank us for this picture. As will Alfonso Cuaron and Man In Green Jumper With Ill-Advised Facial Topiary"

"A bewitching trio: Evanna Lynch, Emma Watson and Katie Leung."

"Emma Watson again. 27 minutes it took us to write this caption. "

     In the minute-by-minute blog, Emma is mentioned a few more times:

"18.47: Best British Film is presented by Emma Watson. And, yes, she's still far too young for most of you, so stop those thoughts, grubby man. She is wearing shoes so high that I think she's in danger of airplanes crashing into her head. How quickly they grow up."

"18.50: No, I'm not looking at Emma Watson. Shut up."

"19.08: Emma Watson just looked a little starstruck when she squeezed past Matt Damon. No, I wasn't watching her. "

"19.16: Director Anton Corbijn has to do the splits to reach the low mic. He's approximately 18ft tall. The only thing in the room that's taller is Emma Watson's shoes"

     And now for the 80+ HQ images...

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     HarryPotterTrio.com ICON is hosting its first ever contest! It's time to gather all your creativity and competition for Season 1: Free-For-All! Submit your icons and invite friends to join!

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     Emma Watson's official website was updated today with a new message from Emma! In the message Emma talks about the upcoming Empire Awards. She mentions that she will be attending the ceremony as well as maybe presenting an award.

     Here are the nominations: Emma Watson is nominated for Best Actress, Daniel Radcliffe is nomiated for Best Actor, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is nominated for Best Movie, and David Yates is nominated for Best Director.

Click here to read the message.

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     Happy March! I know it's a little bit late with updating the monthly updates. Better late than never! Make sure you check out the new Picture of the Month, Site of the Month, and the Trio Clip of the Month. Stay tuned for this month, there will be some updates at ICON!

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     Daniel Radcliffe attended the 2008 Theatregoers' Choice Awards today. The event took place at Lyric Theatre in London. Equus won the Best Play Revival, while Dan recieved the Dewynters London Newcomer of the Year award for his performance in Equus. For now we have some MQs, but be sure to stick around for HQs!

[EDIT]: HQs added!

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     DanRadcliffe.com has recieved a wonderful letter from Daniel Radcliffe thanking his fans for donations sent to Demelza House. Below is a little snippet:

"Demelza House celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and you have all played a part in helping this hospice survive. I receive many letters telling me how proud people are of me and I would now like to return the compliment and say how proud I am of all my fans who have played a part in making a difference to the lives of these children and their families."

Click here to read the letter.

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