ABC Family announced that they will show the first footage from
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II during this weekend's Harry Potter films' marathon, which will air from March 17-20, 2011. The full schedule is below.
UPDATE: ABC has released the following information in regards to what specifically from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II will be shown this coming weekend.
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Faithful Potter fans will also be given a chance to go behind-the scenes with never-before-seen interview footage from the cast and filmmakers which give insights on key scenes from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 & 2,” as well as revisiting important moments from the previous films to prepare for the final battle that takes place in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.” The never-before-seen footage that will be airing throughout the weekend includes a look back at Harry and Ginny’s relationship, director David Yates’ take on Harry and Hermione’s relationship, the origins of The Marauder’s Map and a look into the very last shot of principal photography of the film franchise with producer David Barron.
ABC Family will also be airing exclusive sneak peeks at some of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,” most exciting moments, including Harry & Draco’s fight in the Room of Requirement, the hair-raising dragon sequences and the final courtyard battle between good and evil. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” opens in theaters on July 15, 2011.
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Thursday, March 17
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at 7:30/6:30c
Friday, March 18
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at 3:30/2:30c
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at 7/6c
Saturday, March 19
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at 9am/8c
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at 12:30/11:30c
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban at 4:30/3:30c
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at 7:30/6:30c
Sunday, March 20
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at 7am/6c
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at 10:30/9:30c
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban at 2:30/1:30c
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at 5:30/4:30c
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at 9/8c
We will have all the new footage this weekend, so stay tuned. Another ABC Family
Harry Potter weekend is also schedule for Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 10, days before the release of the final film,
Deathly Hallows: Part II. Currently it is unknown if new footage will be shown then; we will update as soon as we receive information on it.
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The network will also present a special summer “Harry Potter” marathon from Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 10, showcasing the first five installments of Warner Bros. Pictures’ hit film franchise, leading into its highly anticipated theatrical release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2” (in theaters on July 15, 2011).