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.
Rose:
See, this is what I hate about you one-sided, shallow, teeny-bopper fans.
What I said was an opinion. Just because you don’t agree doesn’t mean I don’t have the right to say or think it.
EruditeWitch:
There is a difference between creating them and making them popular.
Chanel was wearing trousers and encouraging her friends to do the same in the 20s and 30s. Yves Saint Laurent (and society) made the popular and acceptable 40 years later.
I wish Leaky had posted these rumours seperately.Then we could speculate on the interesting mini-movie idea and leave the fashion debate elsewhere!(lol). And no that isn’t a dig at Emma Watson, I would’ve said the same about Dan Radcliffe or Rupert Grint modelling Armani!
I say this as someone who thinks Dan is fantastic-looking and has the most potential of all the HP actors, and as someone who isn’t really very impressed with either Rupert’s looks or with his acting ability:
I agree with [b]Erudite Witch[/b]. Rupert fans are much classier, less petty, and generally better behaved than either Dan or Emma fans. Some of Dan’s fans embarrass me.
Dan fans: the reason I sometimes want to stop being a Dan fan.
I still don’t think that J.K.R. would write something completely new! I mean she would for a charity or something, but for a theme park? She said it’s done after the seventh book o.O
I hope nobody will realise, that I just don’t want to admit, that I would wet myself, if that is true…..... (out of pure happiness of course ^^)
@face: There’s a difference between stating your opinion and being a snotty jerk. You’re the one who needs to get off your high horse and grow up.
Nice try.
I don’t even see where the arguments between trio fans started, sheesh…
Well, I’m glad for Emma and this opportunity if it’s true, and it would be fun if the mini movie rumor was true too! :)
Have many of you actually BEEN to the Orlando theme parks? Frankly, I’m not surprised in the least that there is to be a special mini-movie to accompany the HP theme park. They do special “extras” for a number of the rides and exhibitions, particularly over at MGM Studios and Universal. There was a Muppets 3D movie at MGM, the Star Tours ride features C-3PO hosting, David Letterman did a special skit for the Monster Sound exhibit, though that might have changed and updated to something else – it’s been a while since I’ve been there. That’s what they do now – theme parks are big business.
Sorry to disappoint, but any “mini-movie” will not be released outside of the theme park because it’s being made specifically FOR the Harry Potter exhibit/rides. That’s the whole point.
I could see Jo writing new stuff for the theme park, not plot related to the books but just the trio hanging out at the locations in the theme park, perhaps with flash-backs to the relevant bits of the film, so that anyone who was new to the Harry Potter phenomenon would still get something out of the theme park. So there might be scenes of the same sort of thing as the recent 800 word prequel.
Wow, I was JUST looking through Vogue today and saw a Chanel add and ACTUALLY thought of Emma modelling for Chanel! I was wondering whether she’d be the new face of something for Chanel, considering she’s worn SO many of their clothes to events.
I did like Keira Knightly as the face for Coco Mademoiselle; it was very posh and loved how the fashion went back to the 20’s when Chanel first came out.
Very cool stuff, can’t wait to see the adds!
And the theme park stuff is also pretty rad! Thanks for the news, all very nice things to hear!
Ashley: Where the hell do you get off blaming Dan’s fans here? Sols or solo? is an Emma fan. Thio isn’t a “danfan” so far as i know, but he was cracking jokes on page 6? of that other board. He was making a joke here. NONE of Dan’s fans are bashing Rupert or his fans here. Quite frankly, rupertfans have ensured that i will never be a fan of rupert. That started years ago when i first came across HP boards. And no, they are definitely not more classy. I’ve read ‘em.
Um, why in the world did they put pics from the Dr Phillips High School stadium in the midst of the construction photos? Do they think the high school across the street from the backstage area is going to become the new Quidditch area or something?
Well, Fox News is carrying the Emma Watson – Chanel story. So I’d say that much is no longer rumor. Good for her! Congratulations seem to be in order..
Radcakesfan, please just stop. Honestly, these wars are pathetic.
I agree with whoever said that these should perhaps have been separate news articles, although thinking about it further I guess it makes sense to bunch all the rumour stories together. Hopefully, we’ll get more news on the theme park thing soon if it turns out to be true, and then can discuss it properly.
Ashley is speaking a truth, and thank you for that Ashley. When you guys started making fun of us here when we didnt’ do anything….starting with Thio….proves who has the higher ground here.
Rose: See, this is what I hate about you one-sided, shallow, teeny-bopper fans. What I said was an opinion. Just because you don’t agree doesn’t mean I don’t have the right to say or think it.
Please grow up.