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"Half-Blood Prince" Filming Underway in Gloucester, Contest for Photos
HBP FilmUPDATE: Further our report below, This is Gloucestershire is reporting that actors Alan Rickman (Professor Snape), Tom Felton (Draco) and Dame Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall) are now on set at the Cathedral for filming as well as Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley). The article, which is continuously being updated, now states both Rupert and Alan have been “caught on camera in full make-up”. The paper reports “Two sets of crutches were also spotted arriving at the set – leading to speculation the scenes after Ron falls from his broom in a game of quidditch could be being filmed. It is believed filing will go on until 7pm tonight, and will be finished at the Cathedral by the end of tomorrow. ” You can see a photo of Alan Rickman as Snape here, as well as Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, here.
UPDATE 3: The BBC has a batch of new photos from the filming today, including new photos of “Half-Blood Prince” director David Yates, James Phelps (Fred Weasley) who is working as a runner on the film as well, new Rupert Grint here and here, local students as extras seen wearing their Hogwarts robes, doubles for Draco Malfoy, Snape and more.
UPDATE 2: Thanks to Oclumencia, we can now see photos of Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) arriving on the set as well as larger photos the Alan Rickman photos from earlier today. At this link, you can also see a slide show of some newer photos, including the doubles of some of the actors arriving today as well. You can also see more set preparation photos here via the BBC, which also has this preview article regarding the filming for “Half-Blood Prince.” More when we get it! As always, anyone attending the filming, please send in your report and photos which we will post.
As we reported last week, location filming for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is set to begin today, with the Cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral closed now through February 8. Many cast members including Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson (Hermione), Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Dame Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall) are due for this location filming. As such, This is Gloucestershire has launched a new contest for photos of the visiting stars, as the paper notes “Anyone who manages to capture a photo of one of the major cast members should submit a copy of the picture to us – and win themselves £20.” You can find more information about this contest here. In addition, the paper has also added a few new set preparation photos here. Be sure to see the HBP location photos readers have sent us previously here in our galleries, and as always, anyone who attends the filming over the next few days, please send in your reports and photos which we will post.
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And is Alan Rickman gonna be there too? Please, if you know when they are shooting (day or night or both) write me!! val_erie15@hotmail.com
I’m going there in a bit. I’m so ill but I dragged myself out of bed to go to the Cathedral. The filming starts tomorrow at 8am for the extras. Year 11s and below finish at half 5 and Sixthformers might not finish until 7pm.
My friend got very excited when she was told that they’re providing her with breakfast. But annoyed because they have to hand over their phones for the duration.
I’ve given her a notebook to get autographs for me. Fingers crossed that she gets some!
Dear Daniel Radcliffe
is it true that You Are Just About The Coolest Actor EVEEEEEEEEERRR!!!
As An Emo , Iv’e Noticed
Oh And Im From Crawshaw School By The Way
what about Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter, Helen McCrory and Timothy Spall and some of the rest that arent mentioned mainly these people I just cant wait for the Spinners End scene.
what about Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter, Helen McCrory and Timothy Spall and some of the rest that arent mentioned mainly these people I just cant wait for the Spinners End scene.
what about Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter, Helen McCrory and Timothy Spall and some of the rest that arent mentioned mainly these people I just cant wait for the Spinners End scene.
What about the Spinners end people- Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, Helen McCrory and Timothy Spall- and other people that are not mentioned?
SO SORRY, my computer froze and I dont know what happened in the process- it was being very strange, I gurantee I am not trying to spam anything. Sorry- Im so embarassed.
Darn it, why do I have to have lectures in the next few days. My family live in Gloucester and I’m trying to persuade my sister she needs to go down there, fingers crossed.
Another thing, I was down there last week for a visit, and did see a lot of set up on the roofs of the cloisters, it was all very exciting and I felt like a naughty schoolchild just walking round having a peek.
Am I the only one who thinks it’s kind of cheesy for the paper to encourage people to become paparazzi? (And for only 20 pounds, too, a pittance compared to what celeb photos can go for.) Of course we all want to see pics, but wouldn’t it be more respectful of the actors and crew if they weren’t photographed when trying to work? Just a thought. (Yes, I know there’s a set photographer, but that’s different.)
HAHAHA! That’s just asking for trouble … but hey, I don’t mind some nice cast member shots. SO get out there you UK peps, go get the rest of us some goodies! :D
what the? wheres rupert grint, ay? poor rupert . hay ive been hearing that the-leaky-cauldron.org is closing? i dont beleive it, but just to make sure. some one. whats going on?
We need a special name for covert photographers able to nab set pictures or stars… how about Potterazi?
Holly, I feel the same way, but I’m a photojournalist, so I hate the Paparazzi for giving all of us a bad name. I actually had people ask me if I wanted to be one when I graduated two years ago. Seriously folks. That’s like asking a law student if they want to be an ambulance chaser.
Darn…too bad I live across the pond, so I’m nowhere near Gloucester Cathedral. :( I never get to have any fun in my sleepy Kentucky town.
Yeah, the real paparazzi are loony. I’ve seen them a couple of times since moving to LA and they are a menace to everyone else on the road when they spot a celebrity!
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