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Latest news as of Wednesday, August 27, 2008
| Monday, August 25, 2008 |
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| Head of group thanks Dan Radcliffe |
When Daniel Radcliffe spoke publicly recently, it was the first time many people had ever heard of it. Warren Fried, executive director, is grateful Dan has talked openly about it. "Finally, people are interested in what I've been trying to explain to them for the past 27 years," he said. [more...]
Source: Canada East |
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| Happy 16th birthday to Angelica Mandy! |
Angelica Mandy, who was born on August 25, 1992, is 16 years old today. Angelica Mandy played Fleur's little sister Gabrielle Delacour in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and was also in Vanity Fair, which also starred Roger Lloyd-Pack (Barty Crouch) and Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory) in an uncredited role.
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| Sunday, August 24, 2008 |
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| Happy 20th birthday to Rupert Grint! |
Rupert Grint, who was born in Hertfordshire, England on August 24, 1988, is 20 years old today. Rupert Grint plays Harry's best friend Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movies. Harry Potter was his first movie, he also starred in Thunderpants in 2002. He auditioned for the role of Ron because he loved the books, and he's scared of spiders in real life, just like Ron.
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| Happy 51st birthday to Stephen Fry! |
Stephen Fry, who was born in Hampstead, England on August 24, 1957, is 51 years old today. Stephen Fry is the voice of the Harry Potter Audio Books in the UK, and is also the narrator of the Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban video games. He has also appeared in many movies, including most recently, Bright Young Things, which he also directed.
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| Happy 84th birthday to Jimmy Gardner! |
Jimmy Gardner, who was born in Newmarket, England on August 24, 1924, is 84 years old today. Jimmy Gardner played Ernie Prang, the Knight Bus driver, in Prisoner of Azkaban, and is a character actor with many appearances on TV shows in the UK, including The Avengers, The Saint and Dr. Who.
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| Friday, August 22, 2008 |
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| Daniel Radcliffe talks about Equus and Harry Potter |
When asked if being in Equus changed his reputation, Dan Radcliffe said that he is taken more seriously now, but that the biggest benefits were how much the experience built up his confidence. He remembers how, after the London opening, he couldn't stop smiling after everybody stood up at the end of the play, which is rather rare in London. [more...]
Source: Aced Magazine |
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| Richard Griffiths horses around on Broadway in Equus |
"I know a lot of tickets are sold in order to have a look at Daniel's body," Richard Griffiths says about his upcoming appearance on Broadway in Equus. "He's completely cool about it." And, adds Griffiths, who affectionately calls Radcliffe "cunning," the young actor has spent the past two years working on his physique. [more...]
Source: The Chronicle Journal, Canada |
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| Thursday, August 21, 2008 |
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| Tolga Safer stars in new thriller film |
Young Turkish Cypriot actor Tolga Safer, who has appeared in a Harry Potter film, is starring in a new movie out this week. Shoot on Sight sees Tolga acting alongside top Hollywood actors Greta Scacchi and Brian Cox. 26 year-old Tolga plays the part of a Aziz, a young Muslim preacher who becomes involved in a plot. [more...]
Source: London Turkish Gazette |
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| Rupert Grint grows up in new indie film |
UK actor Rupert Grint, who plays the Ron Weasley in the "Harry Potter" series, is paralleling the career of Potter co-star Daniel Radcliffe in more ways than one. Grint has reportedly taken a part in an indie film with co-star Kimberley Nixon, who currently stars in a BBC series. [more...]
Source: The Improper |
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| BBC's 'Ballet Shoes' takes U.S. spin |
The BBC's TV adaptation of Noel Streatfeild's Ballet Shoes will preem on the bigscreen in the U.S., prior to being released on DVD. Ballet Shoes reunites Harry Potter actors Emma Watson (Hermione), Gemma Jones (Madame Pomfrey) and Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon). The movie's limited release starts on Aug. 26. [more...]
Source: Variety |
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| Tuesday, August 19, 2008 |
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| Dan Radcliffe reveals he suffers from mild |
Daniel Radcliffe says he has , a disorder associated with clumsiness. The Harry Potter star told the Daily Mail last weekend his disorder makes it hard from him to do simple things such as tie his shoelaces. "I sometimes think, 'Why, oh why, has Velcro not taken off?'" Radcliffe jokingly said. [more...]
Source: UPI News |
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| Saturday, August 16, 2008 |
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| Happy 17th birthday to Evanna Lynch! |
Evanna Lynch, who was born in Termonfeckin, Ireland on August 16, 1991, is 17 years old today. Evanna Lynch plays Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. She beat out over 15,000 girls from England and Ireland to get the part, and was a fan of the Harry Potter books long before being cast in the film.
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| Friday, August 15, 2008 |
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| Gary Oldman to front TV campaign for football in the UK |
Harry Potter and Batman star Gary Oldman shows off his football skills (soccer, for those of you in the States) in a new on air campaign on ITV in the UK. The promo, entitled The Power of Three, is scheduled to break on Saturday night. 60, 30 and 20 second versions will run on ITV1 and ITV4 and versions will be available online. [more...]
Source: Easier Lifestyle |
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| Emma Watson gets Hermione-like grades |
Collecting her A-Level results yesterday, Emma Watson learned she was awarded straight A's. On her official site it says, "Emma has received her A-Level results and we are absolutely delighted to let you all know that she received straight A's in her three chosen subjects namely English literature, geography and art!" [more...]
Source: The Daily Mail, UK |
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| Happy 73rd birthday to Jim Dale! |
Jim Dale, who was born in Rothwell, England on August 15, 1935, is 73 years old today. Jim Dale is the voice of the Harry Potter books in the US. Originally a stand-up comedian, he became known for the "Carry On" series of movies in the UK in the sixties, and then many movies for Disney. He was awarded the M.B.E. in 2003.
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| Wednesday, August 13, 2008 |
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| Interview: Harry Potter's Geraldine Somerville |
Geraldine Somerville says her children have yet to see her in Harry Potter, when she makes brief flashback appearances as Harry's mum Lily Potter. But her 6 year old son Caspar is banned from watching. "It's still a bit scary," she explains. In this new interview, she talks about the new ITV1 thriller The Children. [more...]
Source: Manchester Evening News, UK |
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| Walk a mile in Harry Potter's shoes |
After doing so last year, Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is giving away his shoes yet again. He is donating his footwear. The shoes will be auctioned off starting on September 12. [more...]
Source: ecorazzi |
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| Thursday, August 7, 2008 |
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| Robbie Coltrane on wanted poster in New Zealand |
Robbie Coltrane's face is on a bizarre Wanted poster in New Zealand. Police are searching for a 16-year-old thief, but New Zealand law prevents them from publishing photos of young offenders. "Robbie Coltrane is not the burglar," the leaflet states. "But imagine him aged 16 with lank greasy hair..." [more...]
Source: The Daily Mail, UK |
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