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Emma Watson featured on Cover of ‘Porter’ Magazine

Jan 13, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Watson, Watson Interviews

Emma Watson is Porter Magazine’s current Winter 2015 cover, which brands itself as ‘A Celebration of Incredible Women’, and – true to this theme – the UN Women’s Goodwill Ambassador speaks ‘on female power, facing her fears and love without rules’ within the issue: Sections from Emma’s feature are shown on the Porter website: The photos of Emma looking strong as …read more!

Rupert Grint’s Live IMDb Twitter Q&A and Sketch on The Tracey Ullman’s show

Jan 13, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Grint, Grint Interviews, Interviews, News

Rupert Grint recently appeared in a comedy sketch with Tracey Ullman portraying Dame Judi Dench on The Tracey Ullman’s show.  The sketch features a ‘Dame Judi’ and Grint on set, where Ullman’s Dame Judi Dench wrecks havoc upon Rupert’s iPad. You can watch the sketch below: Rupert also made a rare social media appearance yesterday, when Alchemy and …read more!

Matt Lewis talks finding his “Ripper Street family”

Jan 12, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Lewis, Lewis Interviews, News

Matt Lewis, known in the Harry Potter family as hero Neville Longbottom, has found joy in some of his new post-Potter projects. We are delighted for him. Matt sat down with What’s on TV to talk about his role in the show, Ripper Street. He also described much of the environment on set and finding acceptance from …read more!

Voldemort Wore Stockings with Garters Under His Cloak, says Ralph Fiennes

Jan 08, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fiennes, Fiennes Interviews, HP Cast, Interviews, News

Ralph Fiennes appeared on the Graham Norton show (below), to speak about his previous role as Voldemort in the Harry Potter films, and as the new M in the James Bond franchise. Ralph said he’d avoided roles that required wearing prosthetics since playing Voldemort, and had some interesting costume insights for us regarding Voldemort’s wardrobe choices – some handmade stockings and  ‘fetching …read more!

“Fantastic Beasts” Eddie Redmayne Covers UK’s GQ

Jan 07, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Interviews, News, Redmayne

The latest issue of Britain’s GQ magazine was released today, and features Fantastic Beasts leading man, Eddie Redmayne, on its covers. Eddie has been deemed the best dressed man in the world by the magazine. The full article discusses “privilege, Harry Potter and LA parties,” but offered a few sneak-peek snippets about Eddie that would make …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe talks Fame in Italy’s Vanity Fair

Jan 07, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Interviews, HP Cast, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews

Daniel Radcliffe had the opportunity to sit for an interview with Italy’s Vanity Fair. The interview was a part of his extensive promotional campaign for his new movie, Victor Frankenstein. In Italy, the movie will be titled Victor – The Secret History of Dr. Frankenstein, and coming to Italy in April. The article opens with Dan discussing …read more!

Matt Lewis Looking to “Mix it Up” in Interview with Evening Standard

Jan 07, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Interviews, Lewis, Lewis Interviews, News

Matt Lewis is lovingly known by all of us as Neville Longbottom. Quite understandably, after being known as our geeky hero for many years, Matt wants to be known as himself. Matt Lewis sat down with the Evening Standard for an interview, and talked of his career post-Potter, the different directions he has gone, wanting …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe says he loves to film fight scenes

Dec 29, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews

According to The Mirror, Radcliffe is “really good” at falling over and acting as though he is being attacked: “If I joined the circus, undoubtedly I’d be the fall guy in the clown routine,” he said. “I’m really good at falling over and taking hits and, perversely, I enjoy it.” He reportedly said that being the victim of …read more!

An Interview with Dame Maggie Smith

Dec 27, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

Actor Birthdays, News, Smith, Smith Interviews

Dame Maggie Smith, our dear Professor Minerva McGonagall, is celebrating her birthday on December 28.  In honor of both her birthday and her amazing career, CBS News Sunday Morning broadcast an exclusive question and answer session today. The short interview highlights the major events in Dame Maggie Smith’s life, from her first appearance on Broadway …read more!

Happy Birthday, Ralph Fiennes!

Dec 23, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

Actor Birthdays, Fiennes, Fiennes Interviews, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Ralph Fiennes, the actor who played Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 53rd birthday! In honor of his special day, here’s an AMC promotional video from 2011, where Fiennes describes the final battle between Harry and Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II, and talks about his inspiration …read more!



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