Harry Potter News

“Driving Lessons” to Highlight at Edinburgh Film Festival; Grint & Walters to Attend

Jul 12, 2006

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The new movie starring actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Julie Walters (Molly Weasley) will be featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival held next month in Scotland. The Scotsman reports that Rupert’s new film, Driving Lessons, will be one of the highlights of the British Gala series. We do not know if Rupert will …read more!

Goblet of Fire Wins Three DVD Awards

Jul 12, 2006

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The Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire DVD won three awards yesterday at ceremonies held in Las Vegas. At the Home Entertainment Awards, Goblet of Fire was recognised as having “DVD Extras of the Year From a Major Studio” for the two disc set/special edition of the film. GoF was also named “Sell-Through Title …read more!

WB: No “Phoenix” Footage in Comic-Con Clip

Jul 11, 2006

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Update: This clip will be shown on Friday, July 21. Yesterday, we told you about a report that said in addition to the previously announced taped message, a clip from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix would be previewed at Comic-Con next week in San Diego. WB has now confirmed to Leaky that …read more!

“Driving Lessons” in Limited Release in Fall

Jul 11, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Driving Lessons, starring Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Julie Walters (Mrs. Weasley), has been granted a limited release starting Oct. 13 via Sony Pictures Classics. This means it will be in select cities/venues; we’ll update with more info whenever it comes. See pictures of this film here in the gallery. Much thanks to Ed for …read more!

More of JKR from University of Aberdeen Award Ceremony

Jul 11, 2006

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Last week, author J.K. Rowling received her honorary Doctorate of Laws from The University of Aberdeen, and their press release on this includes a new photo, here. Also, Dissendium now has video up of Jo answering reporters questions after the ceremony. To watch, click here (and don’t forget, right click, save as). Thanks Kimmy and …read more!

New Photos of Dan Radcliffe at Theatre Fundraiser

Jul 10, 2006

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Update: The pics in our gallery are now hi-res, thakns to the awesome Mary Hamm. Actor Daniel Radcliffe recently attended the Bush Theatre’s Annual Summer Party, and thanks to TLC reader Patt, we now have some great photos from the event here in our galleries. Patt writes that Dan attended this event, which is part …read more!

New Interview with Warwick Davis

Jul 10, 2006

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Actor Warwick Davis was a guest recently on MuggleCast, where he discussed his role as Professor Flitwick in the Harry Potter films. He says he has already filmed a few scenes in the Great Hall for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and is due to tape additional scenes in August. To listen …read more!

PotterCast 47, “Pants,” Now Online

Jul 10, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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PotterCast 47 is now up; remember hit “Update” on your iTunes (click here), or direct download here, or listen on the streaming Flash player at PotterCast.com. In this show: -Already RSVP’d for Lumos via email? Uh, would you do it again? At LeakyMug.com please? -EE is back and it’s huge: “Hottt” Cheryl Klein – editor …read more!

Happy Birthday, Fiona Shaw!

Jul 10, 2006

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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Today is the 48th birthday of actress Fiona Shaw (Aunt Petunia). Cheers!

“Order of the Phoenix” Clip to be Shown at Comic-Con?

Jul 10, 2006

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Previously, TLC first told you that there would be a special clip shown at Comic-Con this month, with a message from the Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Potter film producer David Heyman. Dark Horizons is now reporting that in addition to this, WB is going to be showing a small clip from the …read more!



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