Sean Biggerstaff Wins Bafta Scotland Award

Actor Sean Biggerstaff was named “Best Actor” tonight at the Bafta Scotland awards. Sean, who portrayed Gryffindor Quidditch Captain Oliver Wood in “Sorcerer’s Stone” and “Chamber of Secrets,” won the award for his role in the UK television film “Consenting Adults.” The Scotsman has the entire list of winners, and has a quote from Sean, who said of the win: “I only got the job two days

David Heyman Talks Harry Potter Cast and the Future

Harry Potter producer David Heyman is the subject of a new feature in Variety. In this new interview, David Heyman discusses various cast members of the Harry Potter films, mentioning both the acclaimed adult actors he has in his films, but also the younger actors. Saying he is equally proud of all members of his cast, including those who may not always get the spotlight some of the c

Harry Potter DVDs Due in High Definition Format in Fall, 2007

Last year and confirmed in January of this year, we reported that all five of the Harry Potter films would be re-released in a High Definition DVD format some time in 2007. Today, Video Business is reporting that Warner Brothers has stated a late fall release of the Harry Potter films on the Blu-Ray format. This is apparently due to take place the same time the Harry Potter and the OrdContinued...

ABC Family Harry Potter Weekend Again

Many of you let us know that cable channel ABC Family is running another "Harry Potter Weekend." Starting today, the popular family station is rebroadcasting Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets two times in a row starting at 3pm (EDT), then tomorrow they will do the same for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban starting at 5pm (EDT). These will include the deleted scenes that w

Happy Birthday, Sean Biggerstaff!

Everyone please join me in raising your glass to actor Sean Biggerstaff (Oliver Wood) who celebrates his 24th birthday today! Happy Birthday Sean!

Sean Biggerstaff Talks "Cashback," Quidditch and Life after Potter

Actor Sean Biggerstaff, known for his role as Gryffindor Quidditch Captain Oliver Wood, is the subject of a new interview in the Scotsman where he discusses landing a part in the Harry Potter films, and what happened as his character was written out of the third movie. Sean relays again that actor Alan Rickman (Professor Snape) put in a good word for him when they were casting the part

Biggerstaff Returns for Full-Length Cashback

After Sean Biggerstaff's short film, Cashback was nominated for an Academy Award, the makers have decided to expand the film into a full-length feature. Writer-director Sean-Ellis and producer Lene Bausager will turn the film from a 19-minute "supermarket dramedy" to a full-length film, using the entire ensemble cast, including former Harry Potter actor Sean Biggerstaff.
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Reminder: Oscars Tonight

Just a reminder that the Academy Awards are being presented tonight in Los Angeles. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has been nominated for "Achievement in Art Direction." Best of luck to Stuart Craig and Stephanie McMillian! Also "Cashback " which stars Sean Biggerstaff (Gryffindor Qudditch Captain Oliver Wood) and "Six Shooter", starring Brendan Gleeson (Professor Mad-Eye Moody) a

Sean Biggerstaff's Oscar-Nominated Short Now Available on iTunes

The short film Cashback, in which former HP actor Sean Biggerstaff (Oliver Wood) stars and which has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Film, may now be downloaded for $1.99 at the iTunes Music Store.

Sean Biggerstaff Film "Cashback" Nominated for Oscar

Actor Sean Biggerstaff's film "Cashback" has been nominated for an Academy Award in the "Best Live Action Short Film " category. Sean, who is known to Potter movie fans world wide for his portrayal of Gryffindor Quidditch Captain Oliver Wood, stars in this 18 -minute short film where he plays the lead character named Ben. You can see a photo of Sean and read more about this film via th

Sean Biggerstaff, Leading Man

The Sunday Times has a new interview with actor Sean Biggerstaff, who played Gryffindor Quidditch Captain Oliver Wood. Sean has been cast as a lead role in a new motion picture called Cashback. The Times article notes how this new role is important for the actor to continue on in his career, but Sean has not forgotten his experience in the Potter films.

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Happy Birthday Sean Biggerstaff

Celebrating his 22nd birthday today is Sean Biggerstaff(Oliver Wood). Happy Birthday Sean!

Sean Biggerstaff Interview

TLC Reader Connie let us know about a new interview with Sean Biggerstaff, who played Gryffindor Quidditch captian Oliver Wood in the first two Potter films. In this interview in the Edinburgh Evening News, the actor, who will be appearing in a new play opening Saturday, talks about not returning to the part in Azkaban saying "I get a lot of condolences from people but I wasn't all tha

Screencaps from Charles II

Mugglenet was kind enough to put up some screencaps from Charles II, including stills of Christian Coulson, Sean Biggerstaff and Shirley Henderson (aka Moaning Myrtle) who, in Charles II, has Very Wild Hair.

Charles II Cast Includes HP Actors

Thanks to Molliee for letting us know that the new docudrama on BBC1 about Charles II features at least two HP actors in supporting roles. Sean Biggerstaff was in the episode that ran last night, and Christian Coulson is expected to be onscreen later in the series as James, Duke of Monmouth.