Anticipation Builds

This may not apply to everyone, but I can definitely say that in anticipation levels, the DVD Release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 definitely beats both Thanksgiving and Christmas break currently; to me, that is saying something.

Anyway, in case none of you have been reading my past few blog updates or looked at my countdown on the blog, here it is; HP7p2 will be released on DVD this Friday, November 11. (Insert any excited exclamation here).

This release will be the last movie release we can expect. To many, this is a bittersweet ending (including myself). I have been an avid follower of all the releases and developments in this series, so to me it's almost as if a part of my childhood is ending here. However, I know that I will continue to read the books and watch the movies, so it's not completely over; there's just nothing new to anticipate. Moving on now from the emotional rant.

The new DVD will most likely, just like all the others, include interviews with the cast and crew, show behind the scenes footage and include deleted scenes. One interview has been leaked to youtube that will be included on the DVD, and it is JKR talking with Daniel Radcliffe on how she almost killed off Ron Weasley during the writing of the books:

I don't know how this information affected any of you, but when I was listening I was VERY grateful that JKR did not decide to kill Ron in the series. Not that this information is any surprise; I'm sure that I wasn't the only one who wondered if the trio would make it through the series. Nevertheless, I am very glad Ron made it.

The following video is the commercial promoting the DVD release in the US. It shows some features that will be included (hopefully not just on the Blue-Ray combo-pack!):

I can't really say much else that is factual on the DVD release. Only thing I can predict with nearly absolute surety, however, is that every video store is going to be PACKED this Friday. I know I'm going to get up to Wal-Mart as soon as I can to go buy the DVD. Once I do? Don't expect to see me for a couple of days.

Coming Next Time...
Once I watch the dvd (probably more times than I should dare to admit), I plan on updating about the features, and commenting on things I like/dislike, etc.  As always, any thoughts/comments/requests/concerns, please comment!