Harry Potter Theory

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7 Storylines MISSING From the Harry Potter Movies Dec 31, 2024

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. While the Harry Potter films were able to bring the Wizarding World's magic to the big screen (and in my opinion, did a good job at doing so) it's important to note that they were not without their limitations. The truth is that they had a LOT of information to convey, and a very limited amount of screen time to do it- inevitably leading to a fairly substantial amount of information - characters, subplots etc being left out of the films ENTIRELY.

HOWEVER, today I'm going to be putting the spotlight on some of these omitted storylines (some big, some small) from the books, giving them the screen time they deserve. I've done a few videos in the style before, one taking a look at the DARKEST aspects removed from the films, and another looking at all of the characters removed from the films, but today I'll be focusing on storylines.

Hopefully most of these will be included in the upcoming HBO series.

Anyway, let's dive in.

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Former Warner Bros Exec Jim Fredrick Reveals BEHIND-THE-SCENES Secrets of the Harry Potter Films Dec 28, 2024

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Jim's Book & Audiobook available at UPM:

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In this video I interview Jim Fredrick, a seasoned veteran of the film industry and former Senior Vice President of Creative Advertising at Warner Bros. With over 35 years in the business, Jim has crafted compelling trailers and unforgettable advertising campaigns for a diverse range of films, from timeless classics like The Shawshank Redemption to one of the most globally cherished franchises of all time - (and one you might have heard of) Harry Potter.

In our conversation, we explore Jim's journey - from his entry into professional filmmaking to the pivotal moments and mentors that helped shape his career. We also dive into what he calls "The Assignment of a Lifetime" - his role in shaping the magic behind the Harry Potter franchise's advertising strategy, as well as his opinion of Harry Potter in the modern era.

This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how he collaborated with directors, producers, and creative teams to bring the Wizarding World to life for audiences across the globe.

Jim discusses things like the process of creating the first teaser trailers that introduced Harry, Hermione, and Ron to the world, selecting the perfect images for posters, choosing just the right John Williams score to set the tone, and how every detail was meticulously curated to build excitement and anticipation for each film.

We also discuss his new book, Opening Weekend: An Insider's Look at Marketing Hollywood's Hits and Flops, where he provides an in-depth account of his 35-year journey through the world of movie marketing. In the book, Jim offers readers exclusive behind-the-scenes anecdotes and firsthand accounts of working with studio executives, as well as navigating relationships with famous movie stars and directors.

Before we get into it please note that this interview was not conducted live. I pre-recorded the questions and sent them over to Jim in advance.

Without further ado, I present to you Jim Fredrick.

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Top 10 Harry Potter Theories of 2024 (Compilation) Dec 24, 2024

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Welcome to a SPECIAL installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be taking a look back at 2024 and putting the spotlight on my 10 FAVOURITE Harry Potter theories of the year.-

Anyway, I won't dawdle any longer, let's get in to it.

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The Mirror of Erised's DARK Origins - Harry Potter Theory Dec 20, 2024

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing a well-known Hogwarts artefact known as the Mirror of Erised. Specifically, we're going to be getting in to a theory regarding it's dark and otherwise UNKNOWN history. This particular mirror also happens to be the inspiration behind the outro featured on every video I launch on this channel.

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Why Didn't the Potters DISAPPARATE to Escape Voldemort? - Harry Potter Theory Dec 15, 2024

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On October 31st 1981, Lord Voldemort walked through the doors of the Potter cottage in Godric's Hollow for the first time. But what should have been a seemingly straightforward mission for a powerful wizard at the height of his power ended up being a catastrophic event for both parties. Harry lost his parents and Voldemort lost his corporeal form- effectively putting an end to the First Wizarding War, and changing the course of Harry's life forever.

But I can't help but think that MOST of what occurred at the Potter cottage on that fateful night was avoidable altogether. A way that James, Lily and Harry would have been able to escape safely..And it involves Apparition.-

Today we're going to be exploring all of this and more as we tackle the question of: WHY DIDN'T THE POTTERS DISAPPARATE to escape Voldemort?

Let's dive in.

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Rowling's Retcons: 8 Major Changes to Harry Potter AFTER the Books Ended - Harry Potter Explained Dec 13, 2024

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're going to be discussing RETCONS- specifically, all of the RETCONS made by JK Rowling after the Harry Potter series had ended.

I should start off by making a clear distinction between what retcon USED to mean and what it means now, because somehow the term has evolved over time into something else altogether. Depending on which version of 'Retcon' you subscribe to, you're going to have very different expectations for this list.

The ORIGINAL interpretation of Retcon, which stands for 'Retroactive Continuity', referred broadly to adding new information to previously told stories to expand or reinterpret the narrative. A good example of this would be JK Rowling revealing (through extended publications) that Witches and wizards VANISHED THEIR POOP via magic before the Hogwarts plumbing system came into effect.-

And the more commonly understood modern definition of retcon refers specifically to changes that contradict previously established facts in the narrative, whether intentional or unintentional.

The distinction here is that this interpretation places an emphasis on these new facts conflicting with existing canon.

A third definition I found online seems to support either:

'a literary device in which facts in the world of a fictional work that have been established through the narrative itself are adjusted, ignored, supplemented, or contradicted by a subsequently published work that recontextualizes or breaks continuity with the former.'

But for the sake of today's video, we're going to separate them, first placing our sights on works that CONTRADICT the source material, then shifting our perspective to more recently introduced content that SUPPLEMENTS the source material (but doesn't change it).

Starting with the former.

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EXCITING News for All Harry Potter Fans (5 UPDATES on the HBO TV Series) Dec 09, 2024

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today I want to discuss 5 exciting updates on the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series. Until now we hadn't really heard much out of showrunners Mark Mylod and Francesca Gardiner, but in a recent interview they divulged some new information on the show.

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HUGE UPDATES on the Harry Potter TV Show + MORE News (Hogwarts Legacy, Snape, Rowling & More) Dec 06, 2024

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Welcome to installment of Harry Potter Theory. I'm coming to you today with a bunch of updates on the Harry Potter franchise as a whole- including some very exciting news on the upcoming show, some casting rumours, and some highlights from an interview JK Rowling just did with the Sunday Times.

Altogether I've got a fair bit of news to cover in this one, so let's dive in..Starting with the biggest piece of news.

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7 Things We Learn About Harry Potter AFTER the Books Dec 03, 2024

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Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory.-Before we get started, let me clarify what we're diving into today: this video is all about the things we learn about the Harry Potter story after the series ended - little tidbits of info that Rowling shared outside of the books. These are the hidden nuggets of lore you'd only know if you kept up with interviews, Pottermore updates, or extended publications. Things like..Oh I don't know, the fact that Rowling very seriously considered killing off Ron Weasley.

This video is NOT about what happens to the wizarding world or its characters after Voldemort's defeat. That's a whole different topic which I've covered extensively in the past. If you want to know about THAT kind of thing, check out my other videos.

Without further ado, let's dive in to some of the most fascinating things we've learned about the Harry Potter series after it ended!

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The Dark Wizard Documentary (8 POWERFUL Evil Wizards Who Made History) - Harry Potter Explained Nov 29, 2024

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today, I've got a special compilation for you, featuring some of the darkest witches and wizards in wizarding history. Some of these names will be familiar, while others are much less well-known. However, one thing is certain: each of these witches and wizards has a rightful claim to the title of the darkest and most evil in wizarding history. So, if you want to be an expert on DARK WIZARDS then this is the video for you.

With Christmas just around the corner, it's always nice to have Harry Potter content playing on repeat. But since there are only so many films, hopefully, this compilation helps pad out your playlist a little!

These videos span 5 years on the channel so please be aware that there WILL BE some varied audio levels and a little bit of repeat information.

Anyway, let's dive in.

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