Deathly Hallows Part 2 Footage to Premiere This Weekend

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While there's still no update from Warner Brothers on when to expect the much-anticipated trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, it looks like we will be getting a first look at footage from the final film this coming weekend as ABC Family rolls out the latest Harry Potter movie marathon. 

The marathon, which begins on Thursday night with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and ends on Sunday with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (with many repeats of the first 5 movies throughout the weekend) will include new footage and behind the scenes coverage of the Potter finale, which opens in theaters on July 15.  According to a press release on Mugglenet.com, the new footage will feature the Harry/Malfoy showdown in the Room of Requirement, the dragon escape from Gringotts, and a bit of the Battle of Hogwarts.  They will also be revisiting moments from the previous films that are pivotal to the conclusion of the series, and a look at the final day of shooting.  Sounds like some good stuff, although I'd still love to have some news on a trailer soon.

Meanwhile, Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, has been making the talk show rounds to promote his starring role in the upcoming Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which opens on March 27.  He was interviewed by Katie Couric this weekend, where they discussed the musical (which is already getting rave reviews in preview performances - I have tickets to see it next month, and I can't wait), and looking forward to life post-Harry Potter.  And he can sing and dance.  Who knew?