J.K.Rowling Video Clip Features More on Hagrid and Robbie Coltrane
Yesterday, we first told you that there was to be a special on ITV featuring actor Robbie Coltrane who portrays Hagrid in the Harry Potter films. Author J.K. Rowling was interviewed for this special and the video clip of her segment is now online at the Snitch. In the clip, JoContinued...
First Look Photos from Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix
The Scotsman has now posted our first official photo of a scene from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The first photo shows Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) "seen crouching in an grimy alleyway as he attempts to defend himself from an attack by the Dementors. "
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J.K. Rowling Comments on Hagrid and Robbie Coltrane for ITV Special
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is among those interviewed for a special to be broadcast tonight on ITV about actor Robbie Coltrane. Robbie will be the guest for a personal, indepth interview on the South Bank Show where the actor discusses depression, fame, working with actressContinued...
Rickman, Thompson to Attend Toronto Film Festival
Several actors from the Harry Potter movies are due to attend the Toronto Film Festival next month. Set to appear are actor Alan Rickman (Professor Snape) and actress Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney). Cashback, the new full length film starring actor Sean Biggerstaff (Oliver Wood) is due to makeContinued...
Emma Thompson, Imelda Staunton at UK Glamour Awards
Last night, actress Emma Thompson was awarded the UK Glamour Women of the Year award, as "Film-Maker of the Year." Also attending this award ceremony was her new co-star in Order of the Phoenix, actress Imelda Staunton. You can see some good photos of the actresses who play ProfessorContinued...
Emma Thompson "Plants Pink" for Breast Cancer Care
Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney) attended a private viewing of the 84th Chelsea Flower Show today, and unveiled a pink rose to kick off the "Plant Pink" campaign for Breast Cancer Care. As she presented the flower, Ms. Thompson said,
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Emma Thompson Confirmed for Order of the Phoenix
Our inner eye has some great news to reveal today :) As Leaky has been reporting for months, the character of Sibyll Trelawney is set to be in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film. WB has now confirmed to us that Emma Thompson would indeed be returning as the eccentricContinued...
Hats Off for Potter Actors
Several actors from the Harry Potter films have donated their hats for a "Celebrity Mad Hatter" Charity auction. Actors Alan Rickman (Prof. Snape), Dame Maggie Smith (Prof. McGonagall), and Emma Thompson (Prof. Trelawney) are among the celebrities who have donated their hats for this auction due to begin onContinued...
Happy Birthday to the Emmas
Emma Watson, otherwise known as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, turns 16 today, and Emma Thompson, otherwise known as Sybill Trelawney in the Harry Potter films, turns -somethisumwhuh- today. Happy birthday, ladies!
Harry Potter Actors Mentioned in "Premiere" Magazine
The new issue of Premiere Magazine contains a list of the 100 Greatest Performances of All Time, and includes several of the actors who also star in the Harry Potter films. Included on this list are:
- 75. Julie Christie (Madame Rosmerta) for her role as Diana Taylor in the movie Darling
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Emma Thompson Launches Internet Site to Fight Racism
Emma Thompson has launched a virtual Chestnut Tree, an internet tool created by the Anne Frank Foundation to "foster exchanges between schoolchildren and fight racism." The Chestnut Tree symbol is being used in honor of the chestnut tree that Anne Frank could see growing outside theContinued...
Castwatch: Emma Thompson Talks About Working with Kids and Animals, and More
In a new interview in today's Toronto Sun, Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney) talks about bringing the "Nanny McPhee" children's stories to the big screen, a process that took her nine years. She also discusses childhood discipline and working with (many)Continued...
Castwatch: Fiennes, Thompson on TV This Week
Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney) will be a guest on "The Tonight Show" this Thursday, January 12 (NBC, 11:35 p.m. ET), to publicize her new film, Nanny McPhee.
Also, as we told you last month, Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) will be a guest on "Inside the Actor's Studio" thisContinued...
Cast Watch: Emma Thompson to Present at Golden Globes
The Los Angeles Times reports that Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney) will be a presenter at the Golden Globe Awards on January 16. The category of the award Ms. Thompson will present has not been announced.
Emma Thompson Decorates Walking Stick for Charity
Emma Thomson and other entertainment, music and sports celebrities have decorated walking sticks for an online charity auction. The money raised will aid the Disabled Living Foundation (DLF), a British charity providing information on disability equipment. Commenting on her creation, Ms. ThompsonContinued...