For those wondering when we might hear a bit more rumors on the involvement of the trio and the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, wait no more. Today, the Sunday Mirror is reporting that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has written “a brand-new Harry Potter story which is being turned into a mini-movie” that will star the trio of Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. The UK tabloid also says filming will take place at Leavesden Studios in England before they begin filming on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows next February. Additional quotage ” “They are also working on extra sequences and clips which will be part of the rides. J.K. Rowling has been involved in everything. She wrote the story.”
As posted previously here on TLC, there are earlier reports stating the trio and JKR would be appearing at the opening day of the theme park, which is continuing construction (yet more photos here via OrlandoRocks) and due to open December of 2009 or early 2010, however this is the first report of video being made especially for the theme park in Orlando, Florida. We will try to verify this and update when we know more.
On a related note, actress Emma Watson also was the subject of another story today in another tabloid, this report stating the actress is to formally sign a deal with the legendary couture house of Chanel to become the “new face of the Chanel fragrance Coco Mademoiselle.” The Daily Mail says that Emma, who has previously worn Chanel clothes to many public events, including several Harry Potter premieres, “has signed a two-year contract worth £3million with the French fashion house to promote the brand.” The paper continues:
Miss Watson, who became a household name in the films based on JK Rowling’s books, has signed up with leading model agency Storm, which is thought to have secured her first major campaign. It is understood that she will replace Keira Knightley, 23, whose contract with Coco Mademoiselle ends this summer. Sources said Chanel is creating a new role for Miss Knightley who, in her latest advert, poses provocatively with just a bowler hat covering her modesty.
A source said Miss Watson’s appointment will be announced next month. ‘Emma has been excitedly telling friends that she is going to be taking over from Keira…It is understood that Miss Watson’s bosses at Warner Bros, which makes the Harry Potter films, have given their full backing to the deal.”
While this sounds very probable, we are also working to obtain verification on this and will of course post updates on this as soon as possible.
I have read this article, several times, and these words keeps popping up:TABLOID….RUMOR…I don’t want to “rain on anyone’s parade”, but for me: I’ll believe each of those things, when I see them…
goodie!trio in a hp mini series!wow..wht abt tv series?kinda like the pride and prejudice 1995?
i knew abt emma-Chanel some time ago.she was confirmed sometime back.only now,made it public.
I forgot to add: Thanks, Sue, for bringing this out…I will believe it, when LEAKY confirms it. I know I can trust them to [probably] be the firs ones “there”!
Hmmm, this mini movie would be really relly cool, but just like MamaBookworm and Confederate Lady I doubt that this is true.
As for Emma and Channel, I don’t know if I dreamt that, but wasn’t there a rumor like this last summer?? Right after the HP 5 premiere….or maybe it was just here.
On the other hand… Jo likes sharing stuff that weren’t in the books, AND the theme parks doesn’t seem to be shy for money. So if they want to make the park worth it- why not? All the people visiting have already seen the movies, so why not try making it more exclusive? Dunno, sounds like it might just be a reasonable idea.
“How come Ruppert didn’t get to be the new Channel face?
I’m kidding!! Just kidding!!!”
Lol! I’ve actually thought for a while that Rupes would make a great male model, although I’m sure there’s no way in hell he’d ever do it!!
On topic… The theme park story sounds totally believable to me. It would basically just be another scene (or bunch of scenes) similar to what they did for the Queen last year. Something filmed specially, although perhaps with a bigger budget this time.
As for the Chanel story, if it’s true it doesn’t surprise me in the least, and I was actually hoping it would happen soon. Emma will be perfect. I look forward to the ads! Really does make me feel old though, when Keira Knightly gets too old for Coco Mademoiselle…
Oh my!!!
everything is so exciting!!! Theme park! Chanel! Emma is beautiful and she’ll be awesome. trailer….................................................oh my
Hmmm,a mini-movie aye?
I wonder when it’ll be out,and what it will be about.
OMG the theme park is what I have been looking on the web for, all year!
I can’t wait until it opens!
Hey,you Harry Potter fans,did you know that the theme park will open in 2009?
but I don’t know when 2009 it will open,plus its in Orlando.
I think you know already!
Hey, I missed something!
OMG…...................................Emaa…..........................Emaa is so,so,so,so,so,so, beautiful!she’ll be awsome! A trailer? miss a heart beat oh my!
The mini-movie seems plausible to me. As the theme park opens before the release of DH1, I guess JKR’s story would take place between HBP and DH. Let the speculation begin!
Ugh.
Emma Watson representing Mlle Chanel is terrible.
Coco Chanel is the epitome of modern fashion for women. She was one of the most influential people of the 20th century and continues to influence the entire world today because of designers using HER creations in ever line they do.
Women’s trousers, straps on handbags, her famous fragrances, two-toned shoes… everything she has done is legendary.
Watson? She is a mediocre actress (and I don’t care about the coverage she is getting; many mediocre people are getting too much praise. Miley Cyrus, anyone?) who is pretty, yes, but not anywhere near stunning or unique looking, and shei s not elegant or poised enough to be the face of a fragrance that represents the most important woman of the 20th century.
Sorry, but she does not wear the clothes well in the first place. If any of this is true… well, Karl has clearly been loosing it for awhile now. Keira wasn’t exactly a winner, either.
’’Hey everyone,did I miss anything?’‘miss a heart beat’‘Emaa a..a..model?
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that is what I always knew she would be!!!!!!!!!
if you go to google and typ ’’Emaa Watson Pictures’’ you just need to go down the lists and you’ll see how beautiful she is!
and what else did I miss?
A….......A….........A Theme-park?
what a minute how come none of the other Harry Potter fans in my class and school told me that?just wait until I lay my hands on them!
now let’s get of that subject I don’t want to say so much that I’ll embaress myself!!!
now again,what else did I miss out?
OMG a mini-movie?
you have got to be kidding!
I wonder how long it will be.
I don’t think it will be that long.
anyway bye.
plus this is a sentence to E maa:
Don’t worry Emaa,your fans have an army here!’‘
"The dementors have left Azkaban," said Malfoy quietly. "Dad and the others'll be out in no time..."[br]"Yeah, I expect they will," said Harry. "Still, at least everyone knows what scumbags they are now --"
I have read this article, several times, and these words keeps popping up:TABLOID….RUMOR…I don’t want to “rain on anyone’s parade”, but for me: I’ll believe each of those things, when I see them…