Harry Potter movie coming; YSL.com to be there

The movie, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," is coming in November. Young Saint Louis.com will be on hand to provide an exclusive review even before the movie opens in theaters on Friday, Nov. 18.

As with past YSL.com movie coverage, our reviewer Eddie Szewczyk of Belleville, will provide you with his special insights. And, his review will be online before the movie opens in theaters across the country.

Eddie will attend a special critics' preview showing and then YSL.com will process his review quickly. That means that you'll get the review by clicking on YSL.com before you go to see the show, even if you plan to attend the first day.

"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" is the fourth in the series, based on the very popular book series by British author J.K. Rowling. This grand opening is timed to be a part of the traditional end-of-the-year holiday rush of blockbuster movies.

This episode revolves around Harry being selected as one of two Hogwarts representatives at the special Tri-Wizard Tournament. The meet pits fledgling wizards in competition involving three magical tasks.

Of course, this new series of challenges brings him against his nemesis, Lord Voldemort.

As with each new Harry Potter movie, there are also sorts of side stories, both in the movie and concerning the movie making.

For instance, one new character in this episode is Cho Chang. Ms. Rowling insisted that the role be filled by an actor with absolutely no previous acting experience.

The girl who got the part is Katie Leung, an Oriental teenager from Motherwell, Scotland. Katie hadn't even been in a school play.

One of 3,000 young girls who auditioned, she said she applied "on a whim."

Katie now has only one item on her actor's resume. But, you would have to say it's a pretty good one.

The movie has yet another Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. This time, the part is played by Brendan Gleeson.

Eddie Szewczyk (that's pronounced "sev-check") has been reviewing movies for YSL.com since the first Harry Potter film opened years ago. Last summer, he also reviewed the animated motion picture, "Madagascar."

Now a student at St. Louis University High, Eddie has been a reporter and reviewer for the local Radio Disney station. Also, he's had lots of acting and singing experience of his own.

He's appeared in many St. Louis Muny productions. He's also appeared in TV and cable shows as well as in movies.

His training includes acting, voice and dance lessons. He's a member of AFTRA, the union representing actors and singers.