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Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix (video Game)
''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'' is a 2007 action-adventure game. It is based on the 2007 film of the same name. The game was released for mobile devices, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, Game Boy Advance, and Mac OS X. Gameplay The game presents the player with a large part of the Harry Potter universe, combining the movie blueprints, J. K. Rowling's drawings and books' descriptions to recreate known places, including the Ministry of Magic, Grimmauld Place and Little Whinging. As well as the main missions, and as part of the new sandbox style of playing, players can explore Hogwarts and interact with objects, using magical spells to earn Discovery points. One can duel Slytherins in the Entrance Courtyard, Paved Courtyard, and specific floor corridors. One can also duel throughout the story. Most of them are played as Harry. Nevertheless, near the end, one will play as Sirius Black and Dumbledore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EA UK
EA Bright Light (formerly known as EA UK) was a British video game developer founded in 1995 by Electronic Arts. The studio was primarily known for its work on licensed franchises such as the video game adaptation of the ''Harry Potter'' series. As of 2019, a subsidiary known as EA UK exists, albeit being a publishing operation. History EA UK was founded in Chertsey, England, United Kingdom in 1995 by Electronic Arts. In 2001, Bullfrog Productions was merged into EA UK, making it to inherit franchises such as '' Populous'', ''Dungeon Keeper'', ''Syndicate,'' and ''Theme Park''. Originally focusing on developing original IPs, the studio released several well-received titles such as '' Zubo'', the first EA title exclusive to Nintendo DS, in 2008. However, the title was a commercial failure, forcing the company to amend its policy and shift to develop casual games and games that were aiming for younger audience. In later years, they also worked on licensed franchises, such as the vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix (film)
''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'' is a 2007 fantasy film directed by David Yates from a screenplay by Michael Goldenberg. It is based on the 2003 novel ''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'' by J. K. Rowling. It is the sequel to ''Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'' (2005) and the fifth instalment in the Harry Potter (film series), ''Harry Potter'' film series. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter (character), Harry Potter, alongside Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as Harry's best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger respectively. Its story follows Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as the Ministry of Magic is in denial of Lord Voldemort's return. Filming took place in England and Scotland for exterior locations and Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, Leavesden Film Studios in Watford for interior locations from February to November 2006, with a one-month break in June. Post-p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evanna Lynch
Evanna Patricia Lynch (born 16 August 1991) is an Irish actress and activist. She is best known for portraying Luna Lovegood in the ''Harry Potter'' film series. Born in County Louth, Ireland, Lynch made her film debut in '' Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'' (2007), reprising her role in successive sequels to critical praise, concluding with ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2'' (2011) and series parody '' A Very Potter Senior Year'' (2012). Lynch appeared in '' G.B.F.'' (2013), which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival to positive reviews. She made her stage debut in ''Houdini'' as Bess Houdini, which toured the UK in 2013. Lynch starred in the indie drama '' My Name Is Emily'', which premiered at the 2015 Galway Film Fleadh to critical acclaim. In 2017, Lynch starred in revival of ''Disco Pigs'' at the Trafalgar Theatre in London. In 2018, she competed on season 27 of ''Dancing with the Stars,'' placing third''.'' She went on to star in the Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katie Leung
Katie Leung (born 8 August 1987; ) is a Scottish actress. She first gained fame for playing Cho Chang, Harry Potter's first love interest in the ''Harry Potter'' film series, and subsequently for her roles as Caitlyn Kiramman in the Netflix animated series '' Arcane'' and Ash in the Amazon Prime Video sci-fi series '' The Peripheral''. Among British television audiences, Leung is known for her lead roles in the miniseries dramas '' One Child'' and ''Strangers'' and her supporting role in the police dramedy '' Annika''. Early life Leung was born in Dundee to Peter Leung, a Hong-Kong-born businessman and restauranteur who opened a company in Glasgow, and Kar Wai Li, a banker. Her parents divorced when she was three, and she continued living in Scotland with her father, stepmother, and siblings after her mother moved back to Hong Kong. Her father's occupation led to Leung growing up in multiple towns, including Ayr, Hamilton, and Motherwell. She attended secondary school at H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rupert Grint
Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint (; born 24 August 1988) is an English actor. He rose to fame for his role as Ron Weasley in the ''Harry Potter'' film series, for which he was cast at age eleven, having previously acted only in school plays and his local theatre group. Grint portrayed Weasley in all eight films in the series, beginning with ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'' (2001) and concluding with ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2'' (2011). Since then, he has continued to work in film, television, and theatre. Beginning in 2002, Grint began to work outside of the ''Harry Potter'' franchise, with a co-leading role in '' Thunderpants''. He starred in the dramedy '' Driving Lessons'' (2006) and the drama '' Cherrybomb'' (2009) and co-starred in the comedy '' Wild Target'' (2010). After the ''Harry Potter'' series concluded, he appeared in the films '' Into the White'' (2012), '' Charlie Countryman'' (2013), ''CBGB'' (2013), '' Moonwalkers'' (2015), and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolores Umbridge
Dolores Jane Umbridge is a fictional character from the ''Harry Potter'' series created by J. K. Rowling. Umbridge is the secondary antagonist of the fifth novel, '' Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,'' where she has been stationed at Hogwarts by the Ministry of Magic to take power away from Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore, who have both been informing the Wizarding World of Voldemort's return. During her time at Hogwarts, Umbridge grows in power and is appointed High Inquisitor by the Minister for Magic in an attempt to control the school. Despite being assigned as the Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, Umbridge refuses to teach anything practical in the subject, which leads to the formation of Dumbledore's Army as a way for the students to learn how to defend themselves. Umbridge is physically described in the narrative as a fat, toad-like woman with a wide slack mouth and a large bow that is often in her hair. Critics have recognised Umbridge as one of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neville Longbottom
Neville Longbottom is a fictional character in the ''Harry Potter'' series of novels by J. K. Rowling. He is described as a round-faced Gryffindor student in the central character Harry Potter's year. Throughout the series, Neville is often portrayed as a bumbling and disorganised character, and a rather mediocre student, though he is highly gifted at Herbology. However, the character's personality appears to undergo a transition after he joins Dumbledore's Army in '' Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix''. The encouragement he receives gives him confidence in his magical abilities, turning him into a more competent wizard. Eventually, Neville becomes the leader of Dumbledore's Army during Harry, Ron and Hermione's absence searching for Horcruxes. Neville is instrumental in the downfall of Lord Voldemort and eventually destroys the final Horcrux, which allows Harry to defeat the Dark Lord once and for all. Neville is portrayed by Matthew Lewis in the ''Harry Potter'' f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gobstones
The following is a list of magical objects that appear in the ''Harry Potter'' novels and film adaptations. Deathly Hallows The Deathly Hallows are three magical objects that appear in ''Harry Potter and the'' ''Deathly Hallows''. They are the Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone, and the Cloak of Invisibility. According to wizarding legend, they can provide mastery over death if one person owns all three. The objects are generally remembered only as part of an in-universe fairy tale called " The Tale of the Three Brothers". According to J. K. Rowling, this fictional fairy tale is based on "The Pardoner's Tale" by Geoffrey Chaucer. In the narrative, Harry Potter eventually comes to possess all three Hallows – the cloak being inherited from his father James Potter, later understood to be a descendant of one of the three brothers from the story, the Resurrection Stone in the Golden Snitch bequeathed to him by Dumbledore, and the allegiance and mastery of the Elder Wand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chess
Chess is a board game for two players. It is an abstract strategy game that involves Perfect information, no hidden information and no elements of game of chance, chance. It is played on a square chessboard, board consisting of 64 squares arranged in an 8×8 grid. The players, referred to as White and Black in chess, "White" and "Black", each control sixteen Chess piece, pieces: one king (chess), king, one queen (chess), queen, two rook (chess), rooks, two bishop (chess), bishops, two knight (chess), knights, and eight pawn (chess), pawns, with each type of piece having a different pattern of movement. An enemy piece may be captured (removed from the board) by moving one's own piece onto the square it occupies. The object of the game is to "checkmate" (threaten with inescapable capture) the enemy king. There are also several ways a game can end in a draw (chess), draw. The recorded history of chess goes back to at least the emergence of chaturanga—also thought to be an ancesto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spell (paranormal)
An incantation, spell, charm, enchantment, or bewitchery is a magical formula intended to trigger a magical effect on a person or objects. The formula can be spoken, sung, or chanted. An incantation can also be performed during ceremonial rituals or prayers. In the world of magic, wizards, witches, and fairies are common performers of incantations in culture and folklore. In medieval literature, folklore, fairy tales, and modern fantasy fiction, enchantments are charms or spells. This has led to the terms "enchanter" and "enchantress" for those who use enchantments. The English language borrowed the term "incantation" from Old French in the late 14th century; the corresponding Old English term was '' gealdor'' or '' galdor'', "song, spell", cognate to ON galdr. The weakened sense "delight" (compare the same development of "charm") is modern, first attested in 1593 ( OED). Words of incantation are often spoken with inflection and emphasis on the words being said. The t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Whinging
The '' Wizarding World'' contains numerous settings for the events in the novels, films and other media of the ''Harry Potter'' and the ''Fantastic Beasts'' series. These locations are divided into four main categories: residences, education, business, and government. Residences Number 4, Privet Drive Harry is raised from infancy by his aunt Petunia Dursley and his uncle Vernon Dursley at Number 4, Privet Drive. The house is located in the fictional town of Little Whinging, which is south-west of London in the county of Surrey. Albus Dumbledore explains to Harry that when his mother sacrificed herself to save him, an "ancient magic" was created that protects Harry while he lives with her sister Petunia. Unbeknownst to Harry, his neighbour Arabella Figg is a Squib who was placed in Little Whinging by Dumbledore to keep an eye on Harry. Scenes set at the Dursley residence in the film adaptation of ''Philosopher's Stone'' were filmed at 12 Picket Post Close in the town of Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
