The pic, tweeted out by Paradiso Films, shows the kids of the cast—including the eminently crushworthy Logan Lerman and the always charming Emma Watson—sitting on a couch in their holiday finery, flanked by poinsettias and presents. So sweet! So seasonal! It’s like a belated Christmas present!

Needless to say, we’ve been watching “Perks” closely ever since it started filming (complete with a sneak peek at some behind-the-scenes stuff, and an exclusive trip to the movie’s set). Plus, with so many members of the MTV’s New Class on board—including Logan, who’s not just a member of said class, but also the president!—it’s one of our most-anticipated flicks of 2012. And if you feel similarly (and really, how could you not?), here’s your chance to show some love for “Perks” in the midst of some stiff competition: It’s one of the films in the race for supremacy in the MTV Movie Brawl 2012. Go vote! Support your president!

Warner Bros has announced that the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I Blu-ray and DVD sets will be released in the U.S. on Friday, April 15, 2011. In addition to the reveal of the release date, Warner Bros has launched the Quest for the Hallows website, which will feature exclusive videos, photos, and never-before-seen footage from the first Deathly Hallows film.

BLU-RAY AND DVD ELEMENTS

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” contains the following special features:

3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack includes:

• Exclusive Sneak Peek of a scene from the highly anticipated upcoming film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
• Maximum Movie Mode – Join host Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), and other members of the cast and crew, on an interactive journey through Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1. Plus, revisit important moments from the previous films to prepare for the final battle that takes place in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
• Dan, Rupert and Emma’s Running Competition – While filming the escape scene from the Snatchers in Swinley Forest, Dan, Rupert and Emma engage in a little competition of their own. With colorful commentary by Director David Yates, see the competitive spirit on set and this hilarious rivalry between the three leads.
• The Seven Harrys – See how Daniel Radcliffe recreated the personalities of the different characters that transform into Harrys in the hilarious Privet Drive scene.
• On the Green with Rupert, Tom, Oliver and James – Accompany Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) and James Phelps (Fred Weasley) for a round of golf and get a glimpse into their 10-year friendship that developed while making the Harry Potter films.
• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Promotional Trailer – Join Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and other cast members from the Harry Potter films on their first visit to the Grand Opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
• Additional Scenes
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1: Behind the Soundtrack
• Standard Definition DVD of the feature film
• Digital Copy of the feature film

DVD Includes:

• Additional Scenes

In Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, As Harry Potter begins his 6th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he discovers an old book marked mysteriously “This book is the property of the Half-Blood Prince” and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort’s dark past.

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• Half-Blood Prince- Promotional x10
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – Screencaptures x1,817

A new behind the scene video from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” has been available online. Debuted on Entertainment Tonight Canada, the very short clip gives a glimpse at Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour dancing during their wedding. Moreover, the footage shows Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger in what looks like the woods.

Prior to the video, official images of the next installment of “Harry Potter” film franchise have been released by Warner Bros. Pictures. The first picture, which was reportedly taken near Piccadilly Circus in London, features the three young wizards. The second photo, meanwhile, captures Harry holding his wand in a place which is believed to be Grimauld Place.

In another “Deathly Hallows” news, Daniel Radcliffe who plays Harry is said to be naked twice in the forthcoming film. According to La Vibra, director David Yates revealed that the British actor will bare his skin when his character and Ron want to kill a Horcrux. Then, the helmer added, “There is another scene in Kings Cross station, where Harry almost dies and sees Dumbledore. In that scene he will also be naked.”

Based on J.K. Rowling’s last “Harry Potter” novel, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” will be made into two movies. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I” is due for November 19, 2010 release in both U.S. and U.K., whereas “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II” is slated to be premiered on July 15, 2011. Beside Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson will also return to reprise their roles as Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

Source:  Ace Showbiz

The very first official photo from the highly anticipated last chapter in the Harry Potter series has arrived courtesy of USA Today. About Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, director David Yates, the mastermind behind both Parts 1 and 2, said, “It’s going to feel very real. We’re going for a vérité approach. Being away from Hogwarts, they’re like these three refugees on the run. They’re out in the big bad world, facing real danger, unguarded by those wonderful benign wizards at Hogwarts. They don’t have a home to go to. We’re kind of pulling away from the magic a bit and bringing more reality to it.” Rupert Grint continued by saying, “”They’re paranoid. It’s quite a scary world because the Snatchers and Death Eaters are running around everywhere. Harry, Ron and Hermione are just camping out in random places, living rough, in regular clothes. Me and Dan actually have some stubble.”

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows finds Harry, Ron, and Hermione hiding in a world full of Muggles with the fate of the Wizarding world in their hands. Directed by David Yates and starring Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Bonnie Wright, Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Dave Legeno, Jim Broadbent, Evanna Lynch, Ralph Fiennes, Jessie Cave, Robbie Coltrane, Helen McCrory, Julie Walters, Maggie Smith, David Thewlis, and Jason Isaacs, Part 1 is set for November 19th, 2010, while Part 2 wont be in theaters until July 15th, 2011.

source: Movieweb.com