Filch Speaks: A New Interview with Actor David Bradley
There is a new interview online with actor David Bradley who portrays caretaker Argus Filch in the Harry Potter movies. In a rare interview with the veteran actor, David Bradley speaks about a variety of Potter related items, such as working with Alan Rickman ("he seems to have got betterContinued...
Griffiths, de la Tour Nominated for BAFTAs
Nominations for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards have been announced, and Richard Griffiths (Vernon Dursley) and Frances de la Tour (Madame Maxime) have been recognized for their performances in the film version of "The History Boys." Mr. Griffiths has been nominatedContinued...
Special Offer: EQUUS Tickets
As often reported here, in February Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Richard Griffiths (Vernon Dursley) will star in Equus in London's West End. The Tony Award-winning play, written by Peter Shaffer, is a dark, spiraling psychodrama in which a young boy (played by Dan) undergoes therapy after blinding six stableContinued...
New Dursleys Photo from Order of the Phoenix
Today, there is yet another brand new photo online now from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. This new photo shows the ever lovely Dursley family (and check out Dudley's bling!). You can see this new photo here, courtesy HarryPotter-Xperts.de. Thanks to Christian and OutNow.ch!
Equus Preview Date Reported
We told you that Daniel Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths will be appearing onstage in London next year in Peter Shaffer's controversial play, Equus. Whatsonstage.com is now reporting that preveiws of this play will begin on February 16, 2007. The venue and ticket information are still not announced, but stayContinued...
Radcliffe, Griffiths to Appear in Equus in London's West End
We told you in December that Daniel Radcliffe was rumored to be in talks to appear in Peter Shaffer's 1973 play Equus. Dan has now confirmed to DanRadcliffe.com and DanRadcliffe.co.uk that he will indeed be playing 17-year-old psychiatric patient Alan Strang in the award-winningContinued...
New Privet Drive Set Photos from OotP
Thanks to HarryPotterDeluxe.com we now have a few new set photos from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie. According to a translation of the post, these were taken recently at Leavesden Studios in London, and appear to be of Privet Drive. While we can not confirm what these facadesContinued...
"History Boys" Run Extended; Griffiths, de la Tour to Take Breaks
Playbill reports that the multiple-Tony-winning play "The History Boys" has extended its run on Broadway for another month, until October 1. In addition, Tony award winner Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon) will be absent from the cast from July 18-23 "to honor a film commitment."Continued...
Tony! Tony!
Frances de la Tour (Madame Maxime) has just been awarded a Tony award for Best Featured Actress in a Play ("The History Boys"). Stay tuned for more Harry Potter cast member news from the 60th annual Tony Awards!
UPDATE: We have now added photos from the Tonys to our galleries! Check them out here.
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Richard Griffiths Profiled in New York Times
Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon) is profiled in today's New York Times. The Tony-nominated actor talks about the challenges of being raised by two deaf parents, his character in "The History Boys," his own physical problems, and his missed opportunity to play Oliver Hardy to Jonathan PryceContinued...
Fiennes, de la Tour, Dale Theater Clips Available Online
The official website for the Tony Awards has a gallery of video clips of past and present nomineees. The clips include scenes from nominated performances and shows as well as backstage interviews. Of interest to Potter fans will be the interviews wih Jim Dale (narrator, U.S. audiobooks) andContinued...
Dale, Griffiths, de la Tour Win Drama Desk Awards
We told you when the Drama Desk nominations were announced. The Awards were presented yesterday at Lincoln Center in New York, and the winners included Potter audiobook narrator Jim Dale, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical, for "The Threepenny Opera;" Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon),Continued...
Tony Noms for Potter People
The Tony Award nominations were announced today, and once more, Harry Potter cast members have received nods. Here they are:
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play:
Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort), for Faith Healer
Richard Griffiths (Vernon Dursley) for The History Boys
Best Performance by a Featured Actress in aContinued...
More Theater Honors for Potter Cast Members
It is Broadway Awards season, folks, and Harry Potter cast members are raking them in. We have already reported Drama League Nominations and Drama Desk Nominations. Today, the 55th Annual Outer Critics' Circle Awards were announced, and Richard Griffiths (Vernon Dursley) and Frances de la TourContinued...
Official Attendees for Goblet World Premiere in Leicester Square, London
The Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire World Premiere is this Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Leicester Square Odeon in London at 6:15 p.m., and WB has confirmed to TLC those involved who are scheduled to attend. The list is as follows (and people will start arriving at 5pm):Continued...