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Nov. 11, 2011 DVD & Blu-ray: Harry Potter & Deathly Hallows - Part 2 [giveaway]

It all ends here in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2. Based on J.K. Rowling’s novel of the same name, the inevitable epic battle we have been waiting for since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is finally here. Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasly must track down the last of the horcruxes before Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters take over the wizarding world. In the ultimate battle of good and evil, who will live and who will fall, but the biggest question is will Harry Potter have to die to save them all?

Watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 Trailers, exclusive Clips and Special Features now!

Also releasing on the same day is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 on Blu-ray 3D for the very first time, exclusively available at Best Buy.

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Note: New shipments of all eight Harry Potter films on Blu-ray and DVD will cease on December 29, 2011 only in the United States; other countries are not affected. But rest assured retailers will still carry the films until all stock has been depleted. Digital copies will continue to be available for purchase. A more comprehensive Harry Potter film collection with premium collectibles and extras is tentatively scheduled for late 2012.

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Entries will be accepted beginning 12:01 AM Eastern Time ("ET") on November 11, 2011, and ending 11:59 PM ET on November 23, 2011. One winner will be chosen randomly from the entries received and will be notified by email. The winner will have 2 days to respond to the email before an alternate winner will be chosen. See official rules for more details. Good luck!

Cast:

  • Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
  • Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley
  • Emma Watson as Hermione Granger
  • James and Oliver Phelps as Fred and George Weasley
  • Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange
  • Jim Broadbent as Horace Slughorn
  • Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy
  • Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid
  • Warwick Davis as Filius Flitwick
  • Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort
  • Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore
  • John Hurt as Ollivander
  • Jason Isaacs as Lucius Malfoy
  • Helen McCrory as Narcissa Malfoy
  • Gary Oldman as Sirius Black
  • Alan Rickman as Severus Snape
  • Maggie Smith as Minerva McGonagall
  • David Thewlis as Remus Lupin
  • Emma Thompson as Sybill Trelawney
  • Julie Walters as Molly Weasley
  • Ciarán Hinds as Aberforth Dumbledore
  • Kelly Macdonald as Helena Ravenclaw
  • Louis Cordice as Blaise Zabini
  • Joshua Herdman as Gregory Goyle

Watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 Interviews with Cast and Crew now!

DVD Special Features:

  • Deleted scenes:
    • Shell Cottage
    • Harry & Luna at Dobby's Grave on the Beach
    • Hog's Head
    • Marble Staircase - Harry and Ginny
    • Wooden Bridge
    • Hogwarts Battlements
    • Slytherin Dungeons
    • Marble Staircase - Ron & Hermione

Blu-ray Special Features:

Includes all DVD Special Features plus:

  • Maximum Movie Mode: Blowing Up Hogwarts - An up-close look through the eyes of the stars and filmmakers as you watch the greatest battle unfold on screen - including 9 in-depth featurettes. Hosted by Matthew Long (Neville Longbottom) and other cast members, as the epic showdown between Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort approaches, don’t miss a single detail as the forces of good and evil clash one final time throughout the grounds of Hogwarts. (80 minutes):
    • Aberforth Dumbledore
    • Deathly Hallows Costume Changes
    • Harry Returns to Hogwarts
    • The Hogwarts Shield
    • The Room of Requirement Set
    • The Fiery Escape
    • Neville's Stand
    • Molly Takes Down Bellatrix
    • Final Farewells from Cast and Crew
  • A Conversation with JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe – Join J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe for an exclusive conversation about bringing the character of Harry Potter to life, the last decade of films and how their lives have changed by the fame that they’ve both experienced.
  • The Goblins of Gringotts – Hosted by Warwick Davis, you’ll see the entire process of becoming a goblin in a Harry Potter film, from auditions and casting to makeup and prosthetic tests as well as filming the final scenes.
  • The Women of Harry Potter – A look at the remarkable women in Harry Potter’s life and the critical role they play in the films.
  • WB Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
  • Game demo of “LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7 for PS3

USA & Worldwide Exclusives:

Best Buy

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack.

Target

There is an exclusive Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 Blu-ray Combo Pack that includes the following bonus 44-minute documentary special feature:

  • When Harry Left Hogwarts - BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Morgan Matthews has been given unprecedented access to the creative decision-making processes that have been kept as a closely guarded secret - until now.  Hear the personal stories of the faces we know, and those we don’t, as we come to the end of one of the most successful eras in cinema history.

Walmart

There is an exclusive Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 Two-Disc Special Edition DVD that includes the following special features from the Blu-ray release:

  • A Conversation with JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe – Join J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe for an exclusive conversation about bringing the character of Harry Potter to life, the last decade of films and how their lives have changed by the fame that they’ve both experienced.
  • The Goblins of Gringotts – Hosted by Warwick Davis, you’ll see the entire process of becoming a goblin in a Harry Potter film, from auditions and casting to makeup and prosthetic tests as well as filming the final scenes.

Check out more Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 DVD & Blu-ray Worldwide Exclusives

Check out the slideshow to see what all the exclusives look like.

Rebates:

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$5 off Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 DVD, Blu-ray or Blu-ray Combo Pack

Best Deals:

Best Buy

Save $20 when you purchase any version of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 and Lego Harry Potter Years 5 - 7 video game (PS3 / Wii - $49.99; 3DS - $39.99; NDS - $29.99).

Best Prices:

DVD - $13.99 at Amazon.com, Target, $14.96 at Walmart.com, $14.99 at Best Buy, Kmart

Blu-ray Movie-Only Edition (includes Digital Copy) - $17.99 at Amazon.com, Best Buy, Target, $19.96 at Walmart.com

Blu-ray Combo Pack (includes DVD and Digital Copy) - $19.99 at Amazon.com, Best Buy, Kmart, $22.99 at Target, $24.96 at Walmart.com

Best Buy exclusive Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack - $22.99

Target exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack - $27.99

Walmart exclusive Two-Disc Special Edition DVD - $19.96

WBShop.com exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack with photo album - $34.99

WBShop.com exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack with ornament - $34.99

WBShop.com exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack with pin set - $47.99

WBShop.com exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack with bookmarks - $44.99

WBShop.com exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack with Dumbledore’s wand pen and bookmark - $34.99

WBShop.com exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack with Harry Potter’s wand pen and bookmark - $34.99

WBShop.com exclusive Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Parts 1 & 2 Blu-ray Combo Pack with Gringotts Bank collectible case - $44.99

Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection DVD - $48.96 at Walmart.com, $48.99 at Amazon.com, $49.99 at Best Buy, $69.99 at Target

Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection Blu-ray - $79.99 at Amazon.com, Best Buy, $81.96 at Walmart.com, $109.99 at Target

Best Buy exclusive Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack - $22.99

Stores:

Best Buy: New York City locations or use the store locator for other areas.

BJ's Wholesale Club: New York City locations or use the store locator for other areas.

Blockbuster: New York City locations or use the store locator for other areas.

FYE: New York City locations or use the store locator for other areas.

Kmart: New York City locations or use the store locator for other areas.

Toys 'R' Us: New York City locations or use the store locator for other areas.

Target: New York City locations or use the store locator for other areas.

Walmart: Long Island locations or use the store locator for other areas.

Amazon.com charges sales tax for all New York shipping addresses.

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