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Emma Watson to Present at the Academy Awards

Feb 24, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Watson

The official Academy Awards site has released the names of everyone who will be presenting at this year’s Academy Awards and this year the list includes actress Emma Watson.Readers will recall that last year Dan Radcliffe presented at the Academy Awards, alongside Twilight actress Kristen Stewart.This year, the Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, …read more!

Dan Radcliffe and Rupert Grint at What’s On Stage Awards

Feb 23, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

Dan Radcliffe and Rupert Grint both appeared and won awards at the 2014 What’s On Stage awards in London. Radcliffe won the award for Best Actor in a Play for his work in “The Cripple of Inishmaan,” while Grint won the award for newcomer of the year for his work in “Mojo”: The Harry Potter …read more!

Dan Radcliffe Talks “The Cripple of Inishmaan”

Feb 11, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

In a new interview, Dan Radcliffe discusses his role in “The Cripple of Inishmaan,” which will be premiering on Broadway in April, and how it’s similar in terms of physical challenges to playing Harry Potter: “It is never specified in the play exactly what ailment Billy has ’ you just have clues in the text, …read more!

Evanna Lynch on Defeating Internet Bullies

Feb 11, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Lynch

Today’s Independent features an article written by Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) on cyber bullying, and how she learned to overcome the intense meanness of the Internet: was somewhat prepared for the inevitable internet onslaught in the wake of my casting. I was already an active member of the ‘Harry Potter‘ internet fan …read more!

Bonnie Wright: Ginny is a “Tough Cookie” and Would’ve Been Fine Without Harry

Feb 06, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Wright

Bonnie Wright has commented on J. K. Rowling’s recent revelation that she regrets pairing Ron and Hermione together, and that Hermione may have been better suited with Harry: Interestingly, Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny in the films, thinks her character would have coped. “Ginny is a tough cookie so she’d have been fine’ she assured …read more!

Emma Watson Interviewed for Wonderland Magazine

Feb 05, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Watson

Emma Watson was interviewed for the upcoming February/March issue of Wonderland magazine, which will be released tomorrow. Watson was the guest editor for this issue and will appear on the cover.A variety of topics were covered during the interview, including Watson’s feelings on her education at Brown and how it differed from being on the …read more!

Video: Trailer for “Postman Pat”

Feb 04, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Grint

The trailer for “Postman Pat,” which features the voices of Rupert Grint, Jim Broadbent (Professor Slughorn), and David Tennant (Barty Crouch Jr.) has been released and can be seen here or below. The film will be released May 23rd in the UK. Many thanks to SnitchSeeker for the tip!

Happy Birthday, Warwick Davis!

Feb 04, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Davis

A belated happy birthday to Warwick Davis, who turned forty-four yesterday. Davis portrayed both Professor Flitwick and Griphook the goblin in the Harry Potter films. Please join Leaky in wishing him many happy returns!

The Cripple of Inishmaan, Starring Dan Radcliffe, Coming to Broadway in April

Jan 16, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

The Cripple of Inishmaan, which was performed last summer in London, will be coming to Broadway for a limited time starting in April and ending in July. Dan Radcliffe will resume his role as Billy Claven, the title character: In a last-minute arrival that will qualify for this year’s Tony Awards, Daniel Radcliffe will return …read more!

Roger Lloyd-Pack Dies Aged 69

Jan 16, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Lloyd Pack

We regret to report that Roger Lloyd-Pack, who portrayed Barty Crouch Senior in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, died yesterday due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Mr. Lloyd-Pack is survived by his wife, Jehane, and his four children, and our thoughts and prayers go out to them.



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