Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Daniel Radcliffe wishes he was taller Daniel Radcliffe says he desperate to grow a few inches, but concedes his "growth spurt" days are probably over. The 19-year-old actor said, "I don't think I'm going to grow much more. I'd love to be taller - ask anyone who is my height if they want to be taller and they'll generally tell you 'yes.' But it's not something I can do anything about." [more...] Source:  All Headline News

Monday, June 29, 2009

Rupert Grint to give up acting? Rupert Grint, Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, is worried about life after Harry Potter, because he is doubtful his acting abilities will guarantee him movie work. He said, "It's always at the back of my mind that acting might come to an end for me when Harry Potter finishes. I don't know if I'm good enough to have a long career." [more...] Source:  Star Magazine, UK

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Will Emma Watson quit acting after Harry Potter? Emma Watson plans to quit the movie business once she wraps up work on the Harry Potter films, because she doesn't have a "burning passion" for acting. The 19 year old, who will take up a place at England's Cambridge University in the autumn, admits she doesn't have a strong desire to continue working in film once her Harry Potter contract expires. [more...] Source:  Teen Hollywood

Monday, June 22, 2009

Sir Michael Gambon becomes a father again at 68 Sir Michael Gambon has become a father at the age of 68. Sir Michael, who plays Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore, had the child with the 43-year-old set designer Philippa Hart, with whom he already has a two year-old son, Michael. A family friend conceded the circumstances were unusual but that both parents were delighted. [more...] Source:  The Telegraph, UK

Emma Watson to design clothing range Harry Potter star Emma Watson is using her fashion knowledge for a noble cause. She will come out with self-designed clothes for teenagers. Emma was also recently announced the new face of fashion house Burberry. [more...] Source:  Britain News

Robert Pattinson hit by taxi in NY In a scene reminiscent of The Beatles "Hard Day's Night," Robert Pattison was struck by a taxi while running from a gaggle of fans. Not to worry. The "Twilight" star, in New York to film "Remember Me," was merely clipped by the cab. He appeared to be OK, People magazine reports. [more...] Source:  Los Angeles Examiner

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Dan Radcliffe to be a magical director Daniel Radcliffe could ditch acting and turn to directing once the Harry Potter series ends. The 19-year-old is "very keen" to get behind the camera, according to Potter co-star Jason Isaacs. "Remember, he has spent more hours in front of the camera in the last decade than most people have in their entire career," he said. [more...] Source:  Metro, UK

Sir Ian McKellen urges for more roles for mature actresses Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen has called for playwrights to create more stage and screen roles for older actresses, calling on broadcasters to change their attitudes towards actresses aged over 45. Over 4,000 people, including Harry Potter actresses Julie Walters and Imelda Staunton, have signed a petition supporting the cause. [more...] Source:  New Kerala

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Ian Hart teaches acting master class in Liverpool Hollywood star Ian Hart, who played Lord Voldemort in the first Harry Potter film, has returned to his native Liverpool to "give something back to his home city". The actor was in Merseyside to deliver a masterclass to aspiring performers and took part in a question and answer session at Liverpool's Acting Academy. [more...] Source:  Liverpool Echo, UK

Harry Potter star at quiz Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis put Leeds' businesses through their paces at a quiz. Matthew, who plays Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter movies, compered the event which was attended by twenty-four teams from local businesses. [more...] Source:  Yorkshire Evening Post, UK

Monday, June 1, 2009

Rupert Grint named Hot Sidekick by Rolling Stone As part of its 2009 hot list, Rolling Stone has dubbed Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movies, its hot sidekick of the year. Grint, who just turned 21, has spent nearly half his life on the Potter movie sets. He said, "It has been really weird. I feel like I've completely changed really quickly." [more...] Source:  Reelz Channel

Dan Radcliffe says scenes aren't exciting Daniel Radcliffe has said that filming scenes in his movie roles is not at all. The Harry Potter star recorded his first scene with Teresa Palmer in 2007's December Boys, while he also appeared on stage in Equus. Radcliffe said, "It is not in the least bit exciting, no matter how beautiful the girl is." [more...] Source:  Digital Spy

Thursday, May 28, 2009

For Brendan Gleeson, the hardest part was getting the voice HBO's Into the Storm once again features versatile Brendan Gleeson, who is Mad Eye Moody in the Harry Potter films, as Winston Churchill. "Really, the voice was the biggest challenge. I worked with a dialogue coach. You have to get the voice to where it doesn't become strange to hear it coming out of your mouth, if that makes any sense." [more...] Source:  The Globe and Mail, Toronto

Monday, May 25, 2009

Dan Radicliffe wins two Broadway.com Audience Awards Broadway.com has announced the winners of this year's Broadway.com Audience Awards, chosen by regular theatergoers. Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe won in two categories, winning Favorite Actor and Breakthrough performance for his acclaimed turn in last fall's Equus revival, which was named the audience's Favorite Broadway Play Revival. [more...] Source:  Broadway.com

Katie Leung swaps Hogwarts for St. Trinians Harry Potter star Katie Leung is quitting Hogwarts to become a St. Trinian's schoolgirl. The 21-year-old, who played Harry's first love Cho Chang, is being lined up for St. Trininan's sequel The Legend of Fritton's Gold. Fellow Hogwarts girl Bonnie Wright, who plays Ginny Weasley, has also auditioned for the movie, which is due to film this summer. [more...] Source:  The Sunday Mail, UK

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Helena Bonham Carter to play famous author in BBC drama Harry Potter actress Helena Bonham Carter will play the leading role in a film about the career of British female icon Enid Blyton. The programme will premiere this autumn in a special season of dramas on BBC Four. The drama explores the life of the author behind the Famous Five and Secret Seven, who sold more than 500 million books in 40 countries. [more...] Source:  This is Bristol, UK

Harry Potter star hands out Bradford awards Matthew Lewis presented awards at the world's first film festival for young people which took place in Bradford, England, yesterday. Films made by six schools and youth clubs were screened at yesterday's awards ceremony. The children were delighted to meet Matthew, who plays Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter movies. [more...] Source:  The Telegraph and Argus, UK

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Robbie Coltrane's next film getting controversial reviews What is Gooby? Gooby is a furry figment in the "very active" imagination of a young boy named Willy. It is voiced in the movie by Robbie Coltrane, who is Hagrid is the Harry Potter films. But early reviewers of the trailer for Gooby are saying the movie is weird. [more...] Source:  Slash Film

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

A quick chat with Lee Ingleby In a new interview, Lee Ingleby, who plays DS John Bachus in the ITV1 series George Gently, which screens on BBC One on Sunday nights, and who was also Stan Shunpike in the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban film, talks about the new TV show and the preparation that goes into a show that takes place in the sixties. [more...] Source:  Whats On TV, UK

Alfonso Cuaron takes the field with soccer film The next film from Alfonso Cuaron, who directed Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, is "Rudo y Cursi," a Mexican dramatic comedy which serves as a reunion of sorts for acclaimed actors, and close friends, Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal, who appeared together in Cuaron's first film, the widely acclaimed "Y Tu Mama Tambien". [more...] Source:  CBS News

Friday, May 8, 2009

Harry Potter stars attend auction Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Tom Felton were some of the stars to attend the auction in London on May 6. [more...] Source:  Look To The Stars

Monday, May 4, 2009

Lee Ingleby stars in new BBC crime drama Lee Ingleby, who played Knight Bus conductor Stan Shunpike in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, is set to become a household name in Britain when he stars in the BBC's new retro police drama, Inspector George Gently, starting tonight. In this new interview, he speaks about the '60s fashion, The Beatles and working with your idol. [more...] Source:  Blackpool Citizen, UK

Monday, April 27, 2009

Harry Potter magic puts Dan Radcliffe 12th on young Rich List Daniel Radcliffe, the Harry Potter star, saw his personal fortune grow by £10million last year to become the 12th richest young person in the UK. He is Britain's richest teenager, is now worth an estimated £30m, expected to be £70 by the films' end, and is wealthier than England's Princes William and Harry. [more...] Source:  The Telegraph, UK

Thursday, April 16, 2009

J.K. Rowling voted most inspiring woman Harry Potter author JK Rowling has been named the most inspiring woman in the world by British women. In the Inspiring Women poll of 1,000 women aged over 18, the Queen came in at second place. Julie Walters, who plays Mollys Weasley, Ron Weasley's mom, in the Harry Potter films, also made the list. [more...] Source:  The Scotsman, UK

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

British tabloid says Emma Watson to attend Brown Brown University might want to get its sorting hat ready. The British tabloid News of the World has reported that Emma Watson will be attending Brown University in Providence. Asked to confirm the report, Brown spokesman Mark Nickel at first said he would check, then after checking said that for privacy reasons, he could neither confirm nor deny the report. [more...] Source:  Providence Journal

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Jamie Waylett shows true Slytherin qualities Actor Jamie Waylett, Vincent Crabbe in the Harry Potter films, has been arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis. A Scotland Yard spokesman said he and a friend were arrested on Thursday after police in London stopped the car they were in. A raid on Waylett's home uncovered 10 plants, also thought to be cannabis. [more...] Source:  BBC News

Gary Oldman denies being added to the cast of Iron Man 2 It looks like the on-set source was wrong about Gary Oldman being cast in Iron Man 2. Oldman's manager has denied Oldman was on set in Los Angeles yesterday. Oldman has been staying away from villain characters as of late until he was cast as the post-apocalyptic baddie in Book of Eli with Denzel Washington. [more...] Source:  IESB

Film festival to be tribute to Harry Potter actor The Bexley Film Festival due to be held this June has been dubbed the Rob Knox Film Festival, after the 18-year-old Harry Potter actor. Knox was a D&B Bromley School of Performing Arts student. The Rob Knox Film Festival is due to take place on June 10 at Cineworld, Bexleyheath. [more...] Source:  Bromley Times, UK

Monday, April 6, 2009

Interview: Why Jason Isaacs not taking Baftas too seriously Jason Isaacs' latest movie, Good, has garnered him a Bafta nomination. He says, "If I win the Bafta then great, but I've done something smart and put a whole ton of money online on the person who I think is going to get it, so that way when they go up and collect the award I can cheer anyway. It's a win, win situation." [more...] Source:  Liverpool Daily Post

Friday, April 3, 2009

Emma Watson: From S.P.E.W. to Greenpeace Emma Watson, the Harry Potter actress, is being courted as a global ambassador for environmental campaign group Greenpeace. She was reportedly approached by the organisation after she told The Daily Mail, "I cannot not be green. I'm not perfect, but it's something I feel strongly about." [more...] Source:  The Telegraph, UK

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