The Leaky Cauldron - Actor Interviews

Imelda Staunton as Umbridge: Back in Pink for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Thu Nov 19 19:35:00 -0500 2009

The always fabulous Imelda Staunton is the subject of a new profile in the Daily Mail. In the new interview she remarks on her return performance as the horrible ex-Professor Umbridge and her reign of (interrogation) terror in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, noting:

"Now, that is a great role,' she says with relish. 'It was wonderful playing this baddie dressed in pink, and t...

New HBP DVD Video: Stunt Training for Rupert Grint, our King

Tue Nov 17 10:03:00 -0500 2009

O.K., this is cool: a new video excerpt is now online from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD hosted by Matt Lewis (Neville) and Alfie Enoch (Dean) showing the stunt training actor Rupert Grint did for his role as Ron Weasley, Quidditch Keeper. We also enjoyed seeing the crown on his t-shirt, for indeed, Weasley is our King ;)

The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD is being...

Four New Videos from Ultimate Collectors Editions, Half-Blood Prince DVDs

Mon Nov 16 18:12:00 -0500 2009

There are four more new videos online released today as part of the marketing before the release of some new Harry Potter DVDS. First, as seen here in our galleries or here at this link, is a new clip of the original press conference announcing the casting of actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry), Rupert Grint (Ron) and Emma Watson (Hermione). Second, thanks to Oclumencia we can see two more on the cast...

Video: Tom Felton Talks Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows on GMTV

Mon Nov 16 06:23:00 -0500 2009

As noted via his official Twitter, actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) was a guest this morning on UK channel GMTV. At this link, you can now watch the video, (also here in our galleries) where Tom discusses the soon-to-be-released DVD for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, as well as the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows where he confirms they are half-way done filming on the two ...

New Video Interview with Actor Rupert Grint

Mon Nov 16 05:47:00 -0500 2009

Thanks to our Order partner Rupert Grint.net for letting us know about a new video interview with Rupert. At this link or here in our galleries, you can see a three minute interview with Rupert conducted on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows where he reflects on the end of the series, and his next projects.

Thanks to RG.net!

Clips from Ultimate Collectors DVDs Online: Casting Hermione, Ron and CoS Scene

Fri Nov 13 10:24:00 -0500 2009

Warner Bros has released two clips from the upcoming Harry Potter Ultimate Collector's Editions DVD. Now online at the official Warner Bros website is a new clip from the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone DVD (the second clip) with director Chris Columbus on casting Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson). You can see new interviews with the two conducted while filming...

Tom Felton Accepts Favorite Film Award for HBP at Switch Awards

Wed Nov 11 23:58:00 -0500 2009

Harry Potter actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) was on hand at the BBC Switch Awards to collect the Favorite Flick honor for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film at the awards ceremony. Thanks to the BBC, video of the young actor after collecting the award is now online, and includes a short Q&A with Mr. Felton. This Q&A shows Mr. Felton discussing the 'bad' side of his character, his...

Dan Radcliffe Signed Box Set of HP Books at Charity Auction

Tue Nov 10 21:26:00 -0500 2009

The Only Make Believe Charity is holding a charitable auction this week offering a number of collectible items and experiences as part of their tenth anniversary gala. A box set of Harry Potter books signed by actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) has been included as part of this charitable auction. Bidding is now open for this item, and runs through Friday, November 13.

Offering free, interacti...

New Video of Matt Lewis at Harry Potter, the Exhibition in Boston

Mon Oct 26 19:36:00 -0400 2009

Last week, Harry Potter, the Exhibition opened at the Museum of Science in Boston, Massachusetts. Readers will recall that TLC was at the event and brought you audio interviews with actor Matt Lewis (Neville Longbottom) along with our report and photos here. Thanks to WB, we now have some good new video of Matt at the Exhibition, where he discusses going through the various sets and props from ...

Robbie Coltrane Prepares to Film as Hagrid for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Mon Oct 12 20:04:00 -0400 2009

As many of the adult cast are returning to film their parts for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, there are new comments from Robbie Coltrane who portrays Hagrid. Set to film for the final time in his role as the beloved groundskeeper of Hogwarts, Robbie Coltrane speaks to the thought of completing the series, and notes "I think the last few days are gonna be quite tough," the actor told th...

Not Just the Big D: Harry Melling Talks Life after Dudley and Harry Potter

Tue Oct 06 06:08:00 -0400 2009

There is a new and rare interview online today in the Telegraph with actor Harry Melling better known to readers as Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter films. The young actor, who is currently appearing on stage in London with Fiona Shaw (who plays his mother, Harry's Aunt Petunia in the Potter films) discusses his career, life on the Potter films and his hopes for the future. The piece mentions...

Dame Maggie Smith on Her Fight with Breast Cancer, Filming Last Harry Potter and More

Sun Oct 04 17:24:00 -0400 2009

On this day when we in the fandom are celebrating Professor McGonagall's birthday, it is only fitting that we hear from the woman who brings this character so memorably to life on the screen: Dame Maggie Smith. The Times has released a brand new interview with this acclaimed actress, where she discusses her career, her role as the Head of Gryffindor in the Harry Potter films series (she noted s...

Jason Isaacs on Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: "A Pretty Nasty Fall From Grace"

Fri Aug 28 19:16:00 -0400 2009

Actor Jason Isaacs was a guest today on BBC radio with Mark Kermode Live Five program where he discussed his role as Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He confirms he has completed filming on Malfoy Manor, and notes he will be back in a month or so to film those dramatic scenes with Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). In a very reflective interview highlighting his ...

Rupert Grint Update: New Pics, Cherrybomb Screening in LA, More

Tue Aug 25 12:34:00 -0400 2009

As a follow to the (hopefully) great birthday Rupert Grint celebrated recently, we have a few more updates regarding the actor who portrays Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films. First, thanks to our Order Partner Rupert Grint.net there are some new high res photos of Rupert of the actor who took in the popular V festival event over the weekend in England. Rupert also went to the Richard Burns...

Dan Radcliffe Does Not Want to be A Hobbit

Tue Aug 18 10:18:00 -0400 2009

The author of the LA Times Hero Complex Blog recently went to Leavesden studios for a series of interviews with cast members on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows which are due later this fall. While there, Geoff Boucher spoke to actor Dan Radcliffe regarding the persistent rumors that Dan was on the short list to be cast in the upcoming film production of "The Hobbit." In this new...