Harry Potter recruited veteran star Helena Bonham Carter to portray Bellatrix Lestrange in the wizard series. But she admitted that it wasn’t easy at first trying to be intimidating while waving a stick around.
What Helena Bonham Carter felt about waving her ‘Harry Potter’ wand Helena Bonham Carter | Fred Duval/FilmMagic
Bonham Carter took her wand-waving seriously in the Harry Potter franchise. Not only did she practice extensively with the prop, but she went to school for it as well.
“We went to wand school for about three weeks,” Bonham Carter once told Entertainment Weekly. “We took it very very seriously. I actually got a wand blister on the [middle] finger. They kind of had different names for all the different moves, Latin ones. It was sort of based on fencing. You also always have to have an intention behind the spell.”
But being able to convincingly cast spells through...
What Helena Bonham Carter felt about waving her ‘Harry Potter’ wand Helena Bonham Carter | Fred Duval/FilmMagic
Bonham Carter took her wand-waving seriously in the Harry Potter franchise. Not only did she practice extensively with the prop, but she went to school for it as well.
“We went to wand school for about three weeks,” Bonham Carter once told Entertainment Weekly. “We took it very very seriously. I actually got a wand blister on the [middle] finger. They kind of had different names for all the different moves, Latin ones. It was sort of based on fencing. You also always have to have an intention behind the spell.”
But being able to convincingly cast spells through...
- 1/16/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Take a look at actress Emma Watson in the January 2024 edition of "Vogue" (UK) magazine, wearing Balenciaga, Vivienne Westwood and Saint Laurent, photographed by Charlotte Wales:
Watson rose to prominence playing 'Hermione Granger' in the "Harry Potter" film series starting at the age of nine, having previously acted only in school plays. She starred in all eight "Harry Potter", earning her several awards and millions of dollars.
She made her modeling debut for "Burberry's" autumn/winter campaign in 2009.
Her other film credits include "Ballet Shoes" (2007), "The Tale of Despereaux" (2008), "My Week with Marilyn"(2011) and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012).
In 2013, she appeared in "This Is the End" (2013), "The Bling Ring" (2013) and "Noah" (2014).
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Watson rose to prominence playing 'Hermione Granger' in the "Harry Potter" film series starting at the age of nine, having previously acted only in school plays. She starred in all eight "Harry Potter", earning her several awards and millions of dollars.
She made her modeling debut for "Burberry's" autumn/winter campaign in 2009.
Her other film credits include "Ballet Shoes" (2007), "The Tale of Despereaux" (2008), "My Week with Marilyn"(2011) and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012).
In 2013, she appeared in "This Is the End" (2013), "The Bling Ring" (2013) and "Noah" (2014).
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- 1/4/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Take a look at actress Emma Watson in the January 2024 edition of "Vogue" (UK) magazine, photographed by Charlotte Wales:
Watson rose to prominence playing 'Hermione Granger' in the "Harry Potter" film series starting at the age of nine, having previously acted only in school plays. She starred in all eight "Harry Potter", earning her several awards and millions of dollars.
She made her modeling debut for "Burberry's" autumn/winter campaign in 2009.
Her other film credits include "Ballet Shoes" (2007), "The Tale of Despereaux" (2008), "My Week with Marilyn"(2011) and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012).
In 2013, she appeared in "This Is the End" (2013), "The Bling Ring" (2013) and "Noah" (2014).
Click the images to enlarge...
Watson rose to prominence playing 'Hermione Granger' in the "Harry Potter" film series starting at the age of nine, having previously acted only in school plays. She starred in all eight "Harry Potter", earning her several awards and millions of dollars.
She made her modeling debut for "Burberry's" autumn/winter campaign in 2009.
Her other film credits include "Ballet Shoes" (2007), "The Tale of Despereaux" (2008), "My Week with Marilyn"(2011) and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012).
In 2013, she appeared in "This Is the End" (2013), "The Bling Ring" (2013) and "Noah" (2014).
Click the images to enlarge...
- 12/16/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Transitions are challenging, and for preteens encountering those first pivotal life shifts, change can feel overwhelming. For 12-year-old Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), who has always felt like an outsider, coming of age means godly encounters, foretold prophecies and cross-country quests. Based on the acclaimed books by Rick Riordan, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is a gorgeous, intriguing narrative about self-discovery, courage and friendship.
For viewers who haven’t read Riordan’s expansive series and have never seen the lackluster film adaptations, the premiere, “I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher,” lays the groundwork of who Percy is, and the obstacles he’s faced thus far. The only child of a single mother, Sally (Virginia Kull), Percy has dealt with a slew of school expulsions, bullies and Adhd and dyslexia diagnoses. The middle schooler is used to things not going his way, but a class field trip to the Met in New York City is a doozy.
For viewers who haven’t read Riordan’s expansive series and have never seen the lackluster film adaptations, the premiere, “I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher,” lays the groundwork of who Percy is, and the obstacles he’s faced thus far. The only child of a single mother, Sally (Virginia Kull), Percy has dealt with a slew of school expulsions, bullies and Adhd and dyslexia diagnoses. The middle schooler is used to things not going his way, but a class field trip to the Met in New York City is a doozy.
- 12/14/2023
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Variety Film + TV
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the original two-part multi award-winning production at The Palace Theatre- London, are delighted to introduce you to its new cast in advance of the new Company’s first performance on 17 October 2023. To celebrate and welcome the new cast, we are giving away pair of tickets for 2 people to see the play!
19 years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure – this time, joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Prepare for spectacular spells, a mind-blowing race through time, and an epic battle to stop mysterious forces, all while the future hangs in the balance.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the first Harry Potter story to be presented on stage and the eight story in the Harry Potter series, has sold...
19 years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most extraordinary new adventure – this time, joined by a brave new generation that has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Prepare for spectacular spells, a mind-blowing race through time, and an epic battle to stop mysterious forces, all while the future hangs in the balance.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the first Harry Potter story to be presented on stage and the eight story in the Harry Potter series, has sold...
- 10/30/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Bonnie Wright welcomed a new wizard to the magical world of Harry Potter, and some dedicated fans noticed an instant connection between her newborn son and Emma Watson‘s character Hermione Granger.
If you missed it, Bonnie announced that she and husband Andrew Lococo were proud parents to their son Elio Ocean Wright Lococo after she gave birth earlier this month.
As fans rushed to congratulate the growing family on the happy news, some of them noticed something special about baby Elio. Another Harry Potter co-star even pointed out the connection when celebrating Bonnie‘s happy news!
Read more about the connection between Bonnie Wright’s son and Emma Watson’s Harry Potter character…
If you were unaware, both Elio and Hermione were born on September 19, making them birthday twins!
Evanna Lynch, who played Luna Lovegood in the beloved franchise and is a dedicated fan of the universe, was quick to point it out.
If you missed it, Bonnie announced that she and husband Andrew Lococo were proud parents to their son Elio Ocean Wright Lococo after she gave birth earlier this month.
As fans rushed to congratulate the growing family on the happy news, some of them noticed something special about baby Elio. Another Harry Potter co-star even pointed out the connection when celebrating Bonnie‘s happy news!
Read more about the connection between Bonnie Wright’s son and Emma Watson’s Harry Potter character…
If you were unaware, both Elio and Hermione were born on September 19, making them birthday twins!
Evanna Lynch, who played Luna Lovegood in the beloved franchise and is a dedicated fan of the universe, was quick to point it out.
- 9/28/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Actress Emma Watson is heading back to school to chase a degree from Oxford. The 33-year-old actress who played Hermione Granger in all eight of the blockbuster Harry Potter films, has reportedly signed up for a part-time Master’s degree at Oxford University.
But fellow students might not be able to get very close to the star as she will reportedly be bringing a heavy security presence with her, reports Mirror.co.uk.
Emma, who already graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s degree in English literature in May 2014, will be heading to the world famous university to attend a handful of lectures.
However, it is suggested she will complete most of her degree virtually – while security guards will protect her whenever she does need to go to campus. The Sun reports that the actress is keen to keep herself safe while studying.
A source told the publication: “The...
But fellow students might not be able to get very close to the star as she will reportedly be bringing a heavy security presence with her, reports Mirror.co.uk.
Emma, who already graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s degree in English literature in May 2014, will be heading to the world famous university to attend a handful of lectures.
However, it is suggested she will complete most of her degree virtually – while security guards will protect her whenever she does need to go to campus. The Sun reports that the actress is keen to keep herself safe while studying.
A source told the publication: “The...
- 9/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Emma Watson is heading back to school to chase a degree from Oxford. The 33-year-old actress who played Hermione Granger in all eight of the blockbuster Harry Potter films, has reportedly signed up for a part-time Master’s degree at Oxford University.
But fellow students might not be able to get very close to the star as she will reportedly be bringing a heavy security presence with her, reports Mirror.co.uk.
Emma, who already graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s degree in English literature in May 2014, will be heading to the world famous university to attend a handful of lectures.
However, it is suggested she will complete most of her degree virtually – while security guards will protect her whenever she does need to go to campus. The Sun reports that the actress is keen to keep herself safe while studying.
A source told the publication: “The...
But fellow students might not be able to get very close to the star as she will reportedly be bringing a heavy security presence with her, reports Mirror.co.uk.
Emma, who already graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s degree in English literature in May 2014, will be heading to the world famous university to attend a handful of lectures.
However, it is suggested she will complete most of her degree virtually – while security guards will protect her whenever she does need to go to campus. The Sun reports that the actress is keen to keep herself safe while studying.
A source told the publication: “The...
- 9/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Despite the damage author J.K. Rowling has done to her own legacy, the Harry Potter films gave us some wonderful actors like Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley). It also showcased actors at the top of their field, like the late Alan Rickman (Severus Snape) and Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore). They might seem like unlikely people to take on a series of films about kids with magic (they do tell you never to work with animals or children), yet they are beloved for their performances.
As it turns out, Rickman and Gambon had a bit of fun with their roles and the kids they were acting with. They played a major prank on Daniel Radcliffe during a big scene where all the students are sleeping in sleeping bags in the Great Hall, according to a 2014 Reddit Ama that Radcliffe did to promote his film "Horns.
As it turns out, Rickman and Gambon had a bit of fun with their roles and the kids they were acting with. They played a major prank on Daniel Radcliffe during a big scene where all the students are sleeping in sleeping bags in the Great Hall, according to a 2014 Reddit Ama that Radcliffe did to promote his film "Horns.
- 9/3/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Warner Bros. is planning a full Harry Potter reboot in the form of a TV series on the Max streaming service, so does that mean main actors from the popular movie franchise such as Emma Watson will be recast?
Emma Watson's Hermione Granger is one of the most beloved characters of the entire eight-movie Harry Potter series that ruled the 2000s.
However, Warner Bros. already announced that a reboot of the entire franchise is now in the works and that it will retell the entire story of Harry Potter and his time alongside his friends at Hogwarts.
Read full article on The Direct.
Emma Watson's Hermione Granger is one of the most beloved characters of the entire eight-movie Harry Potter series that ruled the 2000s.
However, Warner Bros. already announced that a reboot of the entire franchise is now in the works and that it will retell the entire story of Harry Potter and his time alongside his friends at Hogwarts.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 9/2/2023
- by Nathan Johnson
- The Direct
It’s September 1 – all aboard the Hogwarts Express.
For us Muggles, the best way to return to Hogwarts would be reruns of the magical world through movies, spin-offs and bonus material, which you can wave your magic wand and find on Prime Video!
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Bona fide Potterheads and new wizarding world enthusiasts, get ready for a fresh dose of the most original movie magic around. Let the spellbinding movie marathon commence on Prime Video.
**Accio popcorn**
The ‘Harry Potter’ Movies “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”
You’ll want to start by diving into the first arc of the timeless tale’s story.
This story follows a young boy named Harry, played by Daniel Radcliffe, who discovers he’s a wizard on his eleventh birthday. He enters the enchanting Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he makes new friends,...
For us Muggles, the best way to return to Hogwarts would be reruns of the magical world through movies, spin-offs and bonus material, which you can wave your magic wand and find on Prime Video!
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Bona fide Potterheads and new wizarding world enthusiasts, get ready for a fresh dose of the most original movie magic around. Let the spellbinding movie marathon commence on Prime Video.
**Accio popcorn**
The ‘Harry Potter’ Movies “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”
You’ll want to start by diving into the first arc of the timeless tale’s story.
This story follows a young boy named Harry, played by Daniel Radcliffe, who discovers he’s a wizard on his eleventh birthday. He enters the enchanting Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he makes new friends,...
- 9/1/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
‘Harry Potter’ Star Bonnie Wright Says Her Lack of Screen Time in Films Was a “Little Disappointing”
Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter franchise, is opening up about her time in Hogwarts and why she was frustrated over her character’s limited screen time in the films.
During a recent episode of Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast, the actress, who was just 9 years old when she was cast in the film, admitted that she had some anxiety going into filming because she wanted to do the beloved character justice.
“I definitely feel there was anxiety toward performing and doing the best thing as my character built,” Wright said. “It’s like, ‘Oh gosh, will I do justice to this character that people love?’ So that was always hard to do, especially when, inevitably, a lot of the scenes of every character were chopped down from the book to the films. So you didn’t really have as much to show in the films.
During a recent episode of Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast, the actress, who was just 9 years old when she was cast in the film, admitted that she had some anxiety going into filming because she wanted to do the beloved character justice.
“I definitely feel there was anxiety toward performing and doing the best thing as my character built,” Wright said. “It’s like, ‘Oh gosh, will I do justice to this character that people love?’ So that was always hard to do, especially when, inevitably, a lot of the scenes of every character were chopped down from the book to the films. So you didn’t really have as much to show in the films.
- 8/31/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actress Emma Watson, who is best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, made some waves on social media posting a photo in an unusual dress.
She displayed an Instagram photo of herself and her brother, Alex Watson, advertising their gin company, Renais.
Fans, instead of being focused on the drink, were more focused on what Watson had on her.
In the image, she was dressed in a bright blue outfit that was made by Spanish company, Loewe, which had some wire work below the corset which made it look like it was hovering over her body.
One person commented, “That dress said wingardium leviosa,” a Harry Potter reference.
Another fan likened the dress to what occurs “when you try to fold a fitted sheet.”
On whether or not she will act again, she told fans in the comments: “Yes, absolutely. But I’m happy...
She displayed an Instagram photo of herself and her brother, Alex Watson, advertising their gin company, Renais.
Fans, instead of being focused on the drink, were more focused on what Watson had on her.
In the image, she was dressed in a bright blue outfit that was made by Spanish company, Loewe, which had some wire work below the corset which made it look like it was hovering over her body.
One person commented, “That dress said wingardium leviosa,” a Harry Potter reference.
Another fan likened the dress to what occurs “when you try to fold a fitted sheet.”
On whether or not she will act again, she told fans in the comments: “Yes, absolutely. But I’m happy...
- 8/27/2023
- by Bita Shokrian
- Uinterview
When one thinks of rappers, many names immediately come to mind. I feel pretty confident when I say that Rupert Grint isn't one of them. However, the actor who played Ron Weasley in the "Harry Potter" franchise is just that. Sort of. The films, based on the books of very problematic author J.K. Rowling, were highly anticipated even before they were cast, and fans all over the world (including myself) were excited to see who would play the unexpected wizard Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), the brilliant Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), and the loyal Ronald Weasley. To get the role, Grint did something to stand out from the crowd. He rapped on his audition tape, as he told Rosie O'Donnell on her talk show in 2001.
It's hard to imagine anyone other than Grint playing the role now, but with the books as popular back then as they were, an unexpected rap...
It's hard to imagine anyone other than Grint playing the role now, but with the books as popular back then as they were, an unexpected rap...
- 8/27/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Are you ready to embark on a nostalgic journey to revisit some of the most unforgettable franchises that have captured our hearts and transported us to mesmerizing worlds? From magical realms filled with wizards and mythical creatures to galaxies far, far away where epic battles for good versus evil unfold – get ready to immerse yourself once again in these beloved universes that continue to captivate us.
The Mask Franchise
One franchise that never fails to bring a smile is The Mask. This series, which originally started as a stand-alone superhero comedy starring Jim Carrey in 1994, has become a classic over the years. The first movie revolves around Stanley Ipkiss, an insecure guy who discovers a mysterious wooden mask that upon donning it transforms him into an unpredictable, green-faced character.
What sets The Mask apart is its unique blend of comedy, action, and fantasy elements. Plus, Jim Carrey’s incredible performance...
The Mask Franchise
One franchise that never fails to bring a smile is The Mask. This series, which originally started as a stand-alone superhero comedy starring Jim Carrey in 1994, has become a classic over the years. The first movie revolves around Stanley Ipkiss, an insecure guy who discovers a mysterious wooden mask that upon donning it transforms him into an unpredictable, green-faced character.
What sets The Mask apart is its unique blend of comedy, action, and fantasy elements. Plus, Jim Carrey’s incredible performance...
- 7/25/2023
- by Michael Walsh
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
You’re a wizard indeed–and only a wizard could work the sort of spell that was cast over children and adults all over the world beginning in the late ‘90s, turning the wildly successful Harry Potter books (we’re talking 120 million copies sold here) into one of the most profitable franchises ever.
With J.K. Rowling watching over the production diligently (sometimes to a fault), Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone aka …Sorcerer’s Stone was a marvel of an adaptation. And what eventually arrived didn’t come from a burly half-giant, but rather a wide-eyed cast of newcomers, a visionary crew conjuring the proper vision and the guy who directed Adventures in Babysitting…
So put on your sorting hat and head for Platform 9 ¾ as we find out…Wtf Happened to this movie?!
The making of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone goes back to 1997, the same year the novel was published.
With J.K. Rowling watching over the production diligently (sometimes to a fault), Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone aka …Sorcerer’s Stone was a marvel of an adaptation. And what eventually arrived didn’t come from a burly half-giant, but rather a wide-eyed cast of newcomers, a visionary crew conjuring the proper vision and the guy who directed Adventures in Babysitting…
So put on your sorting hat and head for Platform 9 ¾ as we find out…Wtf Happened to this movie?!
The making of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone goes back to 1997, the same year the novel was published.
- 7/19/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
At last, the news Harry Potter fans have been waiting for: a TV reboot is officially on the way. On April 12, Max confirmed that an original Harry Potter television series is a go, noting that it'll be a "faithful adaptation" of the series, per the press release. Moreover, each season of the show will cover one of the books.
"We are delighted to give audiences the opportunity to discover Hogwarts in a whole new way," said HBO & Max content chairman and CEO Casey Bloys. "Harry Potter is a cultural phenomenon and it is clear there is such an enduring love and thirst for the Wizarding World. In partnership with Warner Bros. Television and J.K. Rowling, this new Max Original series will dive deep into each of the iconic books that fans have continued to enjoy for all of these years."
News about the show has been buzzing since April 3 when...
"We are delighted to give audiences the opportunity to discover Hogwarts in a whole new way," said HBO & Max content chairman and CEO Casey Bloys. "Harry Potter is a cultural phenomenon and it is clear there is such an enduring love and thirst for the Wizarding World. In partnership with Warner Bros. Television and J.K. Rowling, this new Max Original series will dive deep into each of the iconic books that fans have continued to enjoy for all of these years."
News about the show has been buzzing since April 3 when...
- 7/5/2023
- by Joely Chilcott
- Popsugar.com
The following post contains spoilers for "The Little Mermaid."
Disney's live-action version of the 1989 animated classic "The Little Mermaid" is finally in theaters. In the earlier film, Prince Eric's (Jonah Hauer-King) family isn't mentioned, but in the new one, he's got a mom. Queen Selina is played by British actor Noma Dumezweni. If the name sounds familiar to you, it may be because she won a Laurence Olivier Award for her work in the plays "A Raisin in the Sun" and "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," in which she played Hermione Granger. She was also Penny Farthing in "Mary Poppins Returns" and appeared in HBO's "The Undoing" and the Netflix series, "The Watcher."
With Queen Selina in the mix, there are some changes to the story and to Prince Eric himself. So, does this new character work? Is Queen Selina necessary to the story? I recently attended the...
Disney's live-action version of the 1989 animated classic "The Little Mermaid" is finally in theaters. In the earlier film, Prince Eric's (Jonah Hauer-King) family isn't mentioned, but in the new one, he's got a mom. Queen Selina is played by British actor Noma Dumezweni. If the name sounds familiar to you, it may be because she won a Laurence Olivier Award for her work in the plays "A Raisin in the Sun" and "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," in which she played Hermione Granger. She was also Penny Farthing in "Mary Poppins Returns" and appeared in HBO's "The Undoing" and the Netflix series, "The Watcher."
With Queen Selina in the mix, there are some changes to the story and to Prince Eric himself. So, does this new character work? Is Queen Selina necessary to the story? I recently attended the...
- 5/26/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Los Angeles, May 3 (Ians) Actress Emma Watson is opening up about the reasons why she is taking an acting break.
Watson, who rose to fame starring in the Harry Potter franchise as Hermione Granger, said that she “wasn’t very happy,” reports ‘Deadline’.
“I think I felt a bit caged,” Watson told Financial Times in a recent interview.
“The thing I found really hard was that I had to go out and sell something that I really didn’t have very much control over. To stand in front of a film and have every journalist be able to say, ‘How does this align with your viewpoint?’ It was very difficult to have to be the face and the spokesperson for things where I didn’t get to be involved in the process.”
Watson’s last film was Greta Gerwig’s Little Women which was released in 2019 and co-starred alongside Saoirse Ronan,...
Watson, who rose to fame starring in the Harry Potter franchise as Hermione Granger, said that she “wasn’t very happy,” reports ‘Deadline’.
“I think I felt a bit caged,” Watson told Financial Times in a recent interview.
“The thing I found really hard was that I had to go out and sell something that I really didn’t have very much control over. To stand in front of a film and have every journalist be able to say, ‘How does this align with your viewpoint?’ It was very difficult to have to be the face and the spokesperson for things where I didn’t get to be involved in the process.”
Watson’s last film was Greta Gerwig’s Little Women which was released in 2019 and co-starred alongside Saoirse Ronan,...
- 5/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Emma Watson is opening up about the reasons why she is taking an acting break. Watson, who rose to fame starring in the Harry Potter franchise as Hermione Granger, said that she “wasn’t very happy.”
“I think I felt a bit caged,” Watson told Financial Times in a recent interview. “The thing I found really hard was that I had to go out and sell something that I really didn’t have very much control over. To stand in front of a film and have every journalist be able to say, ‘How does this align with your viewpoint?’ It was very difficult to have to be the face and the spokesperson for things where I didn’t get to be involved in the process.”
Watson’s last film was Greta Gerwig‘s Little Women which was released in 2019 and co-starred alongside Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern,...
“I think I felt a bit caged,” Watson told Financial Times in a recent interview. “The thing I found really hard was that I had to go out and sell something that I really didn’t have very much control over. To stand in front of a film and have every journalist be able to say, ‘How does this align with your viewpoint?’ It was very difficult to have to be the face and the spokesperson for things where I didn’t get to be involved in the process.”
Watson’s last film was Greta Gerwig‘s Little Women which was released in 2019 and co-starred alongside Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern,...
- 5/3/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Robert Pattinson has built an impressive career in Hollywood, working with many top actors in the industry. However, there was one co-star that he once admitted was “quite intimidating.”
Despite his success since his days in the Harry Potter franchise, Pattinson revealed that working with Emma Watson was a daunting experience for him. Their on-screen chemistry may have been strong, but behind the scenes, Pattinson was in awe of Watson’s talent and presence.
Stanislav Ianevski, Clemence Poesy, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Katie Leung and Robert Pattinson | Dave M. Benett/Getty Images Robert Pattinson found this ‘Harry Potter’ co-star intimidating
Harry Potter fans have long wondered if Pattinson and Watson ever had romantic feelings toward each other. Although Pattinson has remained tight-lipped about the subject, he did admit that Watson was “quite intimidating” on set.
Pattinson opened up about his experience working with Watson on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Despite his success since his days in the Harry Potter franchise, Pattinson revealed that working with Emma Watson was a daunting experience for him. Their on-screen chemistry may have been strong, but behind the scenes, Pattinson was in awe of Watson’s talent and presence.
Stanislav Ianevski, Clemence Poesy, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Katie Leung and Robert Pattinson | Dave M. Benett/Getty Images Robert Pattinson found this ‘Harry Potter’ co-star intimidating
Harry Potter fans have long wondered if Pattinson and Watson ever had romantic feelings toward each other. Although Pattinson has remained tight-lipped about the subject, he did admit that Watson was “quite intimidating” on set.
Pattinson opened up about his experience working with Watson on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
- 4/30/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Before he stepped out of the shadows as "The Batman" or played a non-bat vampire who sparkled in sunlight in the "Twilight" movie series, Robert Pattinson was just an up-and-coming young actor trying to prove himself on the set of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." The fourth Potter film saw Pattinson take on the role of Cedric Diggory, a Hogwarts student who competes with Harry Potter himself (Daniel Radcliffe) in the Triwizard Tournament.
The tournament involves three tasks, which Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) says "are designed to test you in the most brutal way." You might think a movie about a Goblet of Fire would steer clear of the water, but the second task sent the Triwizard champions plunging into the Black Lake.
For Pattinson, it turned into a literal sink-or-swim acting challenge. In a press junket to promote the theatrical release of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire...
The tournament involves three tasks, which Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) says "are designed to test you in the most brutal way." You might think a movie about a Goblet of Fire would steer clear of the water, but the second task sent the Triwizard champions plunging into the Black Lake.
For Pattinson, it turned into a literal sink-or-swim acting challenge. In a press junket to promote the theatrical release of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire...
- 4/15/2023
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez made Emmys history as a trans actress on “Pose.” Now, the “Loot” star is calling out media titans for being transphobic.
Rodriguez, who formerly went by Mj, called out The New York Times for publishing a transphobic column titled “In Defense of J.K. Rowling.” The column was published one day after more than 100 journalists and community leaders shared an open letter calling on the publication to improve transgender coverage; the New York Times was additionally accused of sharing an anti-trans bias by 200 contributors.
“I think that they’ve been transphobic for a long time, unfortunately,” Rodriguez told Variety. “Forgive me, New York Times, but I don’t read y’all that often…It’s the constant disrespect.”
Rodriguez opened up about “Harry Potter” author Rowling’s infamous transphobic tweets and public statements.
“Some of the stuff that she says really doesn’t faze me so much. I’m not here for it,...
Rodriguez, who formerly went by Mj, called out The New York Times for publishing a transphobic column titled “In Defense of J.K. Rowling.” The column was published one day after more than 100 journalists and community leaders shared an open letter calling on the publication to improve transgender coverage; the New York Times was additionally accused of sharing an anti-trans bias by 200 contributors.
“I think that they’ve been transphobic for a long time, unfortunately,” Rodriguez told Variety. “Forgive me, New York Times, but I don’t read y’all that often…It’s the constant disrespect.”
Rodriguez opened up about “Harry Potter” author Rowling’s infamous transphobic tweets and public statements.
“Some of the stuff that she says really doesn’t faze me so much. I’m not here for it,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez doesn’t take too much notice of J.K. Rowling’s controversial comments about the transgender community.
Rodriguez — who became the first trans star to win a Golden Globe for “Pose” last year — told Variety when asked about her reaction to Rowling’s suggestion that trans women should not be considered women: “Some of the stuff that she says really doesn’t faze me so much. I’m not here for it. I will always remain a trans woman.
“I will always call myself a trans woman. I will always refer to other biological women as cis women, in a non-derogatory way. But I’m a strong girl. I’m a strong woman. I was raised by a strong Black woman, which J.K. Rowling was not. I would love to have a conversation with her.”
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Rodriguez — who became the first trans star to win a Golden Globe for “Pose” last year — told Variety when asked about her reaction to Rowling’s suggestion that trans women should not be considered women: “Some of the stuff that she says really doesn’t faze me so much. I’m not here for it. I will always remain a trans woman.
“I will always call myself a trans woman. I will always refer to other biological women as cis women, in a non-derogatory way. But I’m a strong girl. I’m a strong woman. I was raised by a strong Black woman, which J.K. Rowling was not. I would love to have a conversation with her.”
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- 3/31/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
It’s an unseasonably rainy afternoon when Michaela Jaé Rodriguez breezes into a Pasadena restaurant. She’s armed with only the essentials: a large black-and-white umbrella, her cellphone, a tube of Charlotte Tilbury lip gloss in Refresh Rose (she’s the first transgender spokesmodel for the makeup brand) and a rattail comb to smooth her long hair.
The weather is a perfect metaphor for the storm that’s been brewing for the trans community, now that an onslaught of anti-lgbtq legislation has been proposed in mostly Republican-led states, from laws restricting drag performances to bills that would outlaw gender-affirming therapies for children under 18.
After bursting onto the Hollywood scene with “Pose” — for which she became the first transgender performer to win a Golden Globe and the first to be nominated for an Emmy in a lead category — Rodriguez, 32, has become one of the most prominent activists for her community. And...
The weather is a perfect metaphor for the storm that’s been brewing for the trans community, now that an onslaught of anti-lgbtq legislation has been proposed in mostly Republican-led states, from laws restricting drag performances to bills that would outlaw gender-affirming therapies for children under 18.
After bursting onto the Hollywood scene with “Pose” — for which she became the first transgender performer to win a Golden Globe and the first to be nominated for an Emmy in a lead category — Rodriguez, 32, has become one of the most prominent activists for her community. And...
- 3/31/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Emma Watson experienced fame early after being cast as Hermione Granger in the popular Harry Potter series. But she might have underestimated how famous she was until the actor was noticed in an unlikely place.
Emma Watson went to therapy because of her ‘Harry Potter’ fame Emma Watson | Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Watson was only 9 years old when she was cast in the Harry Potter franchise. It wasn’t only her first big role at the time, but it was also her first real acting job. Which was something she still couldn’t believe in hindsight even years after her run in the wizard series.
“It’s so bizarre and otherworldly, what happened to me,” Watson said in an interview with Vogue.
There were many benefits to Watson landing her dream job. But dealing with that level of fame during her formative years wasn’t an easy time. Watson even...
Emma Watson went to therapy because of her ‘Harry Potter’ fame Emma Watson | Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
Watson was only 9 years old when she was cast in the Harry Potter franchise. It wasn’t only her first big role at the time, but it was also her first real acting job. Which was something she still couldn’t believe in hindsight even years after her run in the wizard series.
“It’s so bizarre and otherworldly, what happened to me,” Watson said in an interview with Vogue.
There were many benefits to Watson landing her dream job. But dealing with that level of fame during her formative years wasn’t an easy time. Watson even...
- 3/18/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Emma Watson has established her career with many films after her Harry Potter days. One of the films that helped round out her filmography was the 2012 feature Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Perks also saw Watson making out with her co-star Logan Lerman in the film. But it was one of the few scenes that Watson tried to avoid watching.
Emma Watson didn’t want to do any films when she was sent the script for ‘Perks of Being a Wallflower’ Emma Watson | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
The Perks of Being a Wallflower was a 2012 drama that was based on the novel of the same name by Stephen Chbosky. Chbosky would also end up directing the feature. It starred Watson as a very outgoing high school student mentoring a socially awkward teenager played by Logan Lerman.
When Watson was first sent the script for the movie, she was already fresh off of her Harry Potter films.
Perks also saw Watson making out with her co-star Logan Lerman in the film. But it was one of the few scenes that Watson tried to avoid watching.
Emma Watson didn’t want to do any films when she was sent the script for ‘Perks of Being a Wallflower’ Emma Watson | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
The Perks of Being a Wallflower was a 2012 drama that was based on the novel of the same name by Stephen Chbosky. Chbosky would also end up directing the feature. It starred Watson as a very outgoing high school student mentoring a socially awkward teenager played by Logan Lerman.
When Watson was first sent the script for the movie, she was already fresh off of her Harry Potter films.
- 3/9/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Emma Watson always knew that she was destined to play Hermione Granger. Prior to being cast in the iconic Harry Potter movies, Watson had no clue if she wanted to make acting her career. While she’d done some theater in school (and loved it), she wasn’t sure if it was the right career path for her. But one thing that she was sure about was that she was the one who needed to bring “the brightest witch of the age” to life.
‘Harry Potter’ cast member Emma Watson | Jp Yim/Getty Images for The Kering Foundation Why Emma Watson felt so connected to Hermione Granger
Like millions of fans, Watson first fell in love with Hermione on the pages of the Harry Potter books. The Noah alum credits her dad for reading the novels to her and her little brother on long car rides and thus introducing her to the character.
‘Harry Potter’ cast member Emma Watson | Jp Yim/Getty Images for The Kering Foundation Why Emma Watson felt so connected to Hermione Granger
Like millions of fans, Watson first fell in love with Hermione on the pages of the Harry Potter books. The Noah alum credits her dad for reading the novels to her and her little brother on long car rides and thus introducing her to the character.
- 3/7/2023
- by Abeni Tinubu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Emma Watson has grown close to her Harry Potter character Hermione Granger over the years. But it wasn’t until later films in the series that she felt she was playing a character more authentically relatable to herself.
Emma Watson originally tried to distance herself away from Hermione Granger Emma Watson | Steven Ferdman/Patrick McMullan | Getty Images
Watson’s Harry Potter character Hermione Granger wasn’t a role she put on and hung up for one movie. The actor spent a large chunk of her formative years portraying the famous wizard. But at one point she didn’t want to come across as too much like Hermione to the public.
“It was really interesting because at first, despite the obvious similarities, I guess I was also trying to detach my sense of self from the image,” Watson once told Paper (via Radio Times). “It was such a delicate time – I...
Emma Watson originally tried to distance herself away from Hermione Granger Emma Watson | Steven Ferdman/Patrick McMullan | Getty Images
Watson’s Harry Potter character Hermione Granger wasn’t a role she put on and hung up for one movie. The actor spent a large chunk of her formative years portraying the famous wizard. But at one point she didn’t want to come across as too much like Hermione to the public.
“It was really interesting because at first, despite the obvious similarities, I guess I was also trying to detach my sense of self from the image,” Watson once told Paper (via Radio Times). “It was such a delicate time – I...
- 2/9/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rupert Grint, the actor who portrayed Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, recently confirmed an infamous rumor. He revealed that he had once skipped out on writing an essay for the director of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. And pointing to his character’s lack of interest in school work, Grint joked that it was a “Ron thing to do.”
Why Alfonso Cuarón assigned essays to the ‘Harry Potter’ cast
The first two Harry Potter movies, which were directed by Chris Columbus, introduced audiences to Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), and Ron Weasley as young sprouts just beginning their wizarding world journey. But for the third film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Alfonso Cuarón was brought on as director. His challenge was to bring the characters into their teens, but also to have the film’s tone reflect the depth and stakes of their experiences.
Why Alfonso Cuarón assigned essays to the ‘Harry Potter’ cast
The first two Harry Potter movies, which were directed by Chris Columbus, introduced audiences to Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), and Ron Weasley as young sprouts just beginning their wizarding world journey. But for the third film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Alfonso Cuarón was brought on as director. His challenge was to bring the characters into their teens, but also to have the film’s tone reflect the depth and stakes of their experiences.
- 2/7/2023
- by Mishal Ali Zafar
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Harry Potter was a huge part of Emma Watson’s life when growing up. But the young and ambitious actor initially found adjusting to life outside of the film series harder than she might have imagined.
Emma Watson didn’t know her true self after portraying Hermione Granger for so long Emma Watson | Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Watson was only 9 years old when she was cast in the first Harry Potter movie The Sorcerer’s Stone. From there, she went on to portray the scholarly wizard Hermione Granger for the entirety of the Harry Potter series. But playing the character as passionately as Watson did sometimes came at the cost of her own identity.
In a 2015 interview with Porter (via Yahoo), the actor shared how being Hermione affected and perhaps stunted her own personal growth.
“[I’ve] spent more than half of my life pretending to be someone else,” Watson said.
Emma Watson didn’t know her true self after portraying Hermione Granger for so long Emma Watson | Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Watson was only 9 years old when she was cast in the first Harry Potter movie The Sorcerer’s Stone. From there, she went on to portray the scholarly wizard Hermione Granger for the entirety of the Harry Potter series. But playing the character as passionately as Watson did sometimes came at the cost of her own identity.
In a 2015 interview with Porter (via Yahoo), the actor shared how being Hermione affected and perhaps stunted her own personal growth.
“[I’ve] spent more than half of my life pretending to be someone else,” Watson said.
- 2/7/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rupert Grint played the lovable boy wizard Ron Weasley in all eight Harry Potter films. After spending 10 years in the franchise, and growing up on set, it’s understandable that he kept a few souvenirs. But Grint recently admitted that there was one prop he took in a “very shady” way.
Rupert Grint was ‘shady’ when he took 1 cool prop from the ‘Harry Potter’ movie set
Grint joined the cast of Harry Potter in 2000 when he was just 12 years old. He appeared in every movie until the final one, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 was released in 2011.
Grint spent over a decade with the franchise. And he kept some of his props as memorabilia.
Actor Rupert Grint attends the premiere of “Snatch” at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on March 9, 2017 in Culver City, California. | Jason Laveris/FilmMagic
“[I kept] quite a few things actually,” Grint shared in a fan Q&a for British GQ.
Rupert Grint was ‘shady’ when he took 1 cool prop from the ‘Harry Potter’ movie set
Grint joined the cast of Harry Potter in 2000 when he was just 12 years old. He appeared in every movie until the final one, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 was released in 2011.
Grint spent over a decade with the franchise. And he kept some of his props as memorabilia.
Actor Rupert Grint attends the premiere of “Snatch” at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on March 9, 2017 in Culver City, California. | Jason Laveris/FilmMagic
“[I kept] quite a few things actually,” Grint shared in a fan Q&a for British GQ.
- 2/3/2023
- by Mishal Ali Zafar
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rupert Grint famously portrayed Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movie series. While his character was a loyal Gryffindor, the actor found himself sorted into a different Hogwarts house. And he admitted the results made him “disappointed.”
Rupert Grint reveals his Hogwarts house, Hufflepuff, ‘disappointed’ him Rupert Grint attends the “Knock at the Cabin” UK Special Screening at Vue West End on January 25, 2023 in London, England. | Dave J Hogan/Getty Images
Grint currently stars in M. Night Shyamalan’s thrilling Apple TV+ series, Servant. But for Harry Potter fans, he’ll always be known for his portrayal of Ron Weasley.
Ron is Harry Potter’s (Daniel Radcliffe) and Hermione Granger’s (Emma Watson) best friend. His two pals are new to Hogwarts and the wizarding world. But Ron comes from a family of wizards that all attended Hogwarts. And all of them, including Ron, ended up in Gryffindor.
Grint recently...
Rupert Grint reveals his Hogwarts house, Hufflepuff, ‘disappointed’ him Rupert Grint attends the “Knock at the Cabin” UK Special Screening at Vue West End on January 25, 2023 in London, England. | Dave J Hogan/Getty Images
Grint currently stars in M. Night Shyamalan’s thrilling Apple TV+ series, Servant. But for Harry Potter fans, he’ll always be known for his portrayal of Ron Weasley.
Ron is Harry Potter’s (Daniel Radcliffe) and Hermione Granger’s (Emma Watson) best friend. His two pals are new to Hogwarts and the wizarding world. But Ron comes from a family of wizards that all attended Hogwarts. And all of them, including Ron, ended up in Gryffindor.
Grint recently...
- 2/3/2023
- by Mishal Ali Zafar
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tom Felton was only 13 when his life changed. He knew he was doing something big with his life at the time, but he had no idea just how big. He was cast as the unlikable Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise movies and became a household name and famous face. Considering that he grew up so well, it’s unsurprising to learn that his former co-star, Emma Watson, was smitten. She played the intelligent and lovely Hermione Granger and was head-over-heels in love with Tom Felton. The problem for Emma, however, was her age. She was 10 to his
Everything You Didn’t Know About Tom Felton’s Life After Harry Potter...
Everything You Didn’t Know About Tom Felton’s Life After Harry Potter...
- 12/30/2022
- by Tiffany Raiford
- TVovermind.com
Sometimes a piece of culture becomes so deeply ingrained in the collective consciousness, that we forget how weird the core concept is. An animate sponge, for example, who wears nothing but a tiny, square shirt and trouser combo, or a felt frog who’s shacking up with a felt pig. The Addams Family is rather like that. A camp, gothic romp, populated with a series of characters who have become icons of eccentricity. Morticia, Gomez, Uncle Fester, Thing, Lurch: all instantly recognisable weirdos. But perhaps nobody from that famous family has broken out quite like troubled child Wednesday, who lends her name to the title of Netflix’s new, Gen Z-baiting, prequel.
Wednesday sees the Addams’s daughter, played here by Jenna Ortega (the latest star off the Disney conveyor belt), heading to Nevermore Academy, her parents’ alma mater and a special school for “outcasts” (she’s just been expelled...
Wednesday sees the Addams’s daughter, played here by Jenna Ortega (the latest star off the Disney conveyor belt), heading to Nevermore Academy, her parents’ alma mater and a special school for “outcasts” (she’s just been expelled...
- 11/21/2022
- by Nick Hilton
- The Independent - TV
Emma Watson made it clear from the start that she’d become a star. The young star was born on April 15, 1990, and she began her acting career as a child. She’s best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the amazing Harry Potter series. She was only six when she realized she wanted to act professionally, and she began taking theater classes and acting locally in London. It was in 1999 that her own theater teacher made it clear Emma Watson would make a great cast member in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – the first movie
Emma Watson Earned 85 Million as Hermione and Belle...
Emma Watson Earned 85 Million as Hermione and Belle...
- 10/24/2022
- by Tiffany Raiford
- TVovermind.com
Shipping has become a global pastime. If you aren't aware, it's the term for wanting characters to end up in a romantic relationship. Relationship, get it?! Whether it's the chemistry between actors, a wish for an adaptation to recreate a romance that exists in a different form, the desire to see queer-coded characters actually get together, or just a feeling that characters who deserve something joyful should end up in a romance, it's a thing.
Fans smash character names together in a portmanteau, write fan-fiction about them, or just publicly hope for the love match on social media. And while love is lovely, of course, "Stranger Things" star Maya Hawke (who plays Robin) has some mixed feelings about shipping, and they're completely on point. She recently spoke to Rolling Stone about the show, where she revealed her thoughts on the subject.
Love And Frienship
Hawke was asked if she was...
Fans smash character names together in a portmanteau, write fan-fiction about them, or just publicly hope for the love match on social media. And while love is lovely, of course, "Stranger Things" star Maya Hawke (who plays Robin) has some mixed feelings about shipping, and they're completely on point. She recently spoke to Rolling Stone about the show, where she revealed her thoughts on the subject.
Love And Frienship
Hawke was asked if she was...
- 10/21/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Tom Felton has said he still feels “ashamed” of laughing at a young Emma Watson on the set of Harry Potter.
The Draco Malfoy star recalled the “painful” memory in his newly released memoir, Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard.
Felton is three years older than Hermione Granger star Watson, whom he met at auditions when she was just nine and he was 12 years old.
The actor wrote that, in the early days, there was a real-life divide between the young Griffindor stars and their Slytherin rivals.
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Watson formed one trio while Felton, Jamie Waylett (Vincent Crabbe) and Josh Herdman (Gregory Goyle) were slightly older.
"I suppose we thought we were a bit cooler," Felton wrote. "We'd spend our free time together listening to rap music – Wu-Tang, Biggie, 2Pac.”
One day, word reached them that...
The Draco Malfoy star recalled the “painful” memory in his newly released memoir, Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard.
Felton is three years older than Hermione Granger star Watson, whom he met at auditions when she was just nine and he was 12 years old.
The actor wrote that, in the early days, there was a real-life divide between the young Griffindor stars and their Slytherin rivals.
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Watson formed one trio while Felton, Jamie Waylett (Vincent Crabbe) and Josh Herdman (Gregory Goyle) were slightly older.
"I suppose we thought we were a bit cooler," Felton wrote. "We'd spend our free time together listening to rap music – Wu-Tang, Biggie, 2Pac.”
One day, word reached them that...
- 10/19/2022
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - Film
Fans and colleagues are mourning the loss of Robbie Coltrane.
The actor, best known for playing the half-giant groundskeeper Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” series, passed away Friday at age 72. His agent, Belinda Wright, confirmed to BBC News that Coltrane died in hospital in Scotland, calling him a “unique talent” and adding that his performance as Hagrid “brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world.”
She added, “For me personally I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client. As well as being a wonderful actor, he was forensically intelligent, brilliantly witty and after 40 years of being proud to be called his agent, I shall miss him.
Along with the “Potter” series, Coltrane was also well remembered for his role in the detective TV series “Cracker” and his role in the James Bond entries “Goldeneye” and “The World Is Not Enough”.
News of Coltrane’s passed brought...
The actor, best known for playing the half-giant groundskeeper Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” series, passed away Friday at age 72. His agent, Belinda Wright, confirmed to BBC News that Coltrane died in hospital in Scotland, calling him a “unique talent” and adding that his performance as Hagrid “brought joy to children and adults alike all over the world.”
She added, “For me personally I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client. As well as being a wonderful actor, he was forensically intelligent, brilliantly witty and after 40 years of being proud to be called his agent, I shall miss him.
Along with the “Potter” series, Coltrane was also well remembered for his role in the detective TV series “Cracker” and his role in the James Bond entries “Goldeneye” and “The World Is Not Enough”.
News of Coltrane’s passed brought...
- 10/15/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
This article contains No spoilers for The Watcher.
The Watcher has just about everything Netflix is looking for in a buzzy drama series.
For starters, it hails from TV-producing mastermind Ryan Murphy, who was just responsible for one of the streamer’s biggest hits in the Jeffrey Dahmer biographic drama Dahmer. The story of The Watcher also comes from terrifying real life events as recounted in The Cut’s now-classic magazine feature. And not for nothing, but The Watcher also just happens to share six letters in common with another popular Netflix series. It’s certainly fun to imagine someone clicking into The Watcher hoping to see Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia and instead getting an emotionally searing saga of modern true crime instead.
More important than any of those blockbuster factors, however, is the cast of The Watcher. As befitting a Murphy-Netflix co-production, the roster of actors here is absolutely stacked.
The Watcher has just about everything Netflix is looking for in a buzzy drama series.
For starters, it hails from TV-producing mastermind Ryan Murphy, who was just responsible for one of the streamer’s biggest hits in the Jeffrey Dahmer biographic drama Dahmer. The story of The Watcher also comes from terrifying real life events as recounted in The Cut’s now-classic magazine feature. And not for nothing, but The Watcher also just happens to share six letters in common with another popular Netflix series. It’s certainly fun to imagine someone clicking into The Watcher hoping to see Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia and instead getting an emotionally searing saga of modern true crime instead.
More important than any of those blockbuster factors, however, is the cast of The Watcher. As befitting a Murphy-Netflix co-production, the roster of actors here is absolutely stacked.
- 10/14/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Daniel Radcliffe paid tribute to his Harry Potter co-star Robbie Coltrane today, remembering the beloved actor as “one of the funniest people I’ve met.”
Also honoring the late actor today are Potter cast members Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger, and Bonnie Wright, who portrayed Ginny Weasley.
“Robbie was like the most fun uncle I’ve ever had, but most of all, he was deeply caring and compassionate towards me as a child and an adult,” Watson writes in an Instagram Story. “His talent was so immense that it made sense he played a giant — he could fill Any space with his brilliance.”
Watson continues, “Robbie, if I ever get to be so kind as you were to me on a film set I promise I’ll do it in your name and memory. Know how much I adore and admire you. I’ll really miss your sweetness, your nicknames,...
Also honoring the late actor today are Potter cast members Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger, and Bonnie Wright, who portrayed Ginny Weasley.
“Robbie was like the most fun uncle I’ve ever had, but most of all, he was deeply caring and compassionate towards me as a child and an adult,” Watson writes in an Instagram Story. “His talent was so immense that it made sense he played a giant — he could fill Any space with his brilliance.”
Watson continues, “Robbie, if I ever get to be so kind as you were to me on a film set I promise I’ll do it in your name and memory. Know how much I adore and admire you. I’ll really miss your sweetness, your nicknames,...
- 10/14/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Daniel Radcliffe has issued a statement after the death of his “Harry Potter” co-star Robbie Coltrane, calling the late actor “one of the funniest people I’ve met.” Coltrane, who died at the age of 72, starred as Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film franchise and shared dozens of scenes with Radcliffe across the films. The two actors starred together in all eight “Harry Potter” movies, from “Sorcerer’s Stone” in 2001 to “Death Hallows – Part 2” in 2011.
“Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set,” Radcliffe’s statement reads. “I’ve especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on ‘Prisoner of Azkaban,’ when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up. I feel incredibly lucky that I...
“Robbie was one of the funniest people I’ve met and used to keep us laughing constantly as kids on the set,” Radcliffe’s statement reads. “I’ve especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on ‘Prisoner of Azkaban,’ when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up. I feel incredibly lucky that I...
- 10/14/2022
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Felton looks different. It may seem like a cliché to point that out, but it’s the first thought I have as we shake hands inside a sparsely filled canalside pub in King’s Cross, north London. The man that sits before me couldn’t be further from Draco Malfoy. Long gone is the bleached blond hairdo, the snide Slytherin glint in his eye. He wears a white woollen cardigan, and sits drinking tea; before we speak, he politely explains that he has to first make a phone call to his mother. Some villain.
Felton is here because he has written a memoir, Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard. It’s been 11 years since the final Harry Potter film, The Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and more than two decades since he was first cast as the flaxen-haired Draco. Despite a memorable role in 2011’s...
Felton is here because he has written a memoir, Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard. It’s been 11 years since the final Harry Potter film, The Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and more than two decades since he was first cast as the flaxen-haired Draco. Despite a memorable role in 2011’s...
- 10/11/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - Film
J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series is responsible for getting an entire generation of kids to read. The "Wizarding World" steadily transformed into an expansive universe that claimed fans across the globe. The success of "Harry Potter" is nothing short of miraculous.
The series would not have been nearly as popular if it wasn't for the pivotal casting decisions made for the first film. Casting young actors for any role isn't easy but deciding on the leads for a franchise that will span a decade is almost unthinkable. However, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson couldn't have been more perfect for their roles as Harry, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. The audience got to grow up with these characters as the actors matured.
As the characters grew up, the films became darker. Harry and his friends are forced to stand against evil and oppression when the Dark Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) rises to power.
The series would not have been nearly as popular if it wasn't for the pivotal casting decisions made for the first film. Casting young actors for any role isn't easy but deciding on the leads for a franchise that will span a decade is almost unthinkable. However, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson couldn't have been more perfect for their roles as Harry, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. The audience got to grow up with these characters as the actors matured.
As the characters grew up, the films became darker. Harry and his friends are forced to stand against evil and oppression when the Dark Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) rises to power.
- 9/6/2022
- by Liam Gaughan
- Slash Film
Actress Emma Watson is the new 'face' of Prada "Pararadoxe" fragrance, posing for photographer Harley Weir, as well as directing a short campaign film for the Italian luxury fashion house founded in 1913:
Watson rose to prominence playing 'Hermione Granger' in the "Harry Potter" film series starting at the age of nine, having previously acted only in school plays. She starred in all eight "Harry Potter" movies, earning several awards and millions of dollars.
She made her modeling debut for "Burberry's" autumn/winter campaign in 2009.
Watson's other notable film credits include "Ballet Shoes" (2007), "The Tale of Despereaux" (2008), "My Week with Marilyn"(2011) and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012).
In 2013, she appeared in "This Is the End" (2013), "The Bling Ring" (2013) and "Noah" (2014).
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Watson rose to prominence playing 'Hermione Granger' in the "Harry Potter" film series starting at the age of nine, having previously acted only in school plays. She starred in all eight "Harry Potter" movies, earning several awards and millions of dollars.
She made her modeling debut for "Burberry's" autumn/winter campaign in 2009.
Watson's other notable film credits include "Ballet Shoes" (2007), "The Tale of Despereaux" (2008), "My Week with Marilyn"(2011) and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012).
In 2013, she appeared in "This Is the End" (2013), "The Bling Ring" (2013) and "Noah" (2014).
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- 8/27/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Does Emma Watson have a new special man in her life? Harry Potter's Hermione Granger was recently photographed in Venice, Italy, smiling and walking hand-in-hand with Brandon Green, the son of controversial British fashion tycoon and billionaire Sir Philip Green. The two were also seen boarding a water taxi. The British actress, 32, wore a square-neck, cap-sleeve, smocked red and white patterned tea-length dress with a side slit, paired with flat black sandals. Brandon, 29, sported a navy T-shirt and light cobalt blue pants and a short ponytail. The Beauty and the Beast star wore her hair in a short bob, partially tied back, and sunglasses on her head during the outing, which...
- 8/20/2022
- E! Online
One of the most intriguing ideas in fiction is that of the gentle giant. The idea of a creature is far more extensive and powerful than humans but gentle and kind-hearted. It’s a concept that has been explored in many different ways over the years and can find some of the best examples in movies about giants throughout film history.
From lovable characters like gentle giants, and humanoid giants to fearsome monsters, these magic beans movies have captured the imaginations of audiences worldwide. Here are just a few of the best examples.
Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)
“Jack, the Giant Slayer” is a 2013 American fantasy adventure film directed by Bryan Singer and based on the British fairy tales “Jack the Giant Killer” and “Jack and the Beanstalk.”
“Jack the Giant Slayer,” tells the story of Jack, a young farmhand who must rescue a princess from a race of giants after...
From lovable characters like gentle giants, and humanoid giants to fearsome monsters, these magic beans movies have captured the imaginations of audiences worldwide. Here are just a few of the best examples.
Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)
“Jack, the Giant Slayer” is a 2013 American fantasy adventure film directed by Bryan Singer and based on the British fairy tales “Jack the Giant Killer” and “Jack and the Beanstalk.”
“Jack the Giant Slayer,” tells the story of Jack, a young farmhand who must rescue a princess from a race of giants after...
- 7/5/2022
- by Israr
- buddytv.com
This might be an unfortunate thought— but there are only a couple of child stars who grew up unscathed in Hollywood. The perils of fame and fortune at such a young age can be detrimental for an actor’s well-being. One of the child stars who proved the naysayers wrong is Emma Watson. The English actress grew up in front of our eyes ever since she was casted to play the iconic role of Hermione Granger from the iconic Harry Potter film franchise. Decades past and Watson has grown into a formidable woman who fights for women’s rights and stays true
Five Empowering Scenes Starring Emma Watson...
Five Empowering Scenes Starring Emma Watson...
- 3/27/2022
- by Michelle Siy
- TVovermind.com
Susan Sarandon and Mark Ruffalo among signatories to letter supporting Harry Potter actor accused of antisemitism
Major figures from the world of film, including Susan Sarandon, Mark Ruffalo, Peter Capaldi and Charles Dance have issued a statement in support of Emma Watson and Palestinian solidarity.
Last week, Watson, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise, was accused of antisemitism after she posted an image on Instagram showing a photograph of a pro-Palestinian protest with the banner “solidarity is a verb” written across it. It was accompanied with a quote about the meaning of solidarity from the intersectional feminist scholar Sara Ahmed.
Major figures from the world of film, including Susan Sarandon, Mark Ruffalo, Peter Capaldi and Charles Dance have issued a statement in support of Emma Watson and Palestinian solidarity.
Last week, Watson, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise, was accused of antisemitism after she posted an image on Instagram showing a photograph of a pro-Palestinian protest with the banner “solidarity is a verb” written across it. It was accompanied with a quote about the meaning of solidarity from the intersectional feminist scholar Sara Ahmed.
- 1/13/2022
- by Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
- The Guardian - Film News
The audience discovered Emma Watson when she was only 11 years old. The role of Hermione Granger didn't just launch Watson's acting career, but made it, as she spent a decade filming the eight-movie series. In the following decade, the young Brit then proved she could do more than play a teenage wizard, appearing in almost a dozen movies and trying her hand at different types of characters and genres, building on the reputation that Hermione gave her.
Acting isn't Watson's only passion, though. Activism and advocacy played a big part in Watson's life after she wrapped up the Harry Potter films. In 2014, Watson became...
The post Every Emma Watson role ranked worst to best appeared first on /Film.
Acting isn't Watson's only passion, though. Activism and advocacy played a big part in Watson's life after she wrapped up the Harry Potter films. In 2014, Watson became...
The post Every Emma Watson role ranked worst to best appeared first on /Film.
- 1/12/2022
- by Billie Gagné-LeBel
- Slash Film
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