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Rupert Grint, along with his on-screen twin brothers, James and Oliver Phelps, attended the NME music awards in London last night. Some photos of them can be seen here, with Rupert sporting rather long hair.
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03-02-2007
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SnitchSeeker has posted a new interview with the actors who play Fred and George Weasley, James and Oliver Phelps respectively. The interview is centered around the Half-Blood Prince video game for which the guys recorded their voices.
How does it feel now, having done the character and that's your voice, knowing that thousands of kids are playing the game?
James: You kind of forget that you've done them when you come to play it. Well, we did so many lines that you can't really remember what says what. It's kind of hard when you're playing other games like where you're in character it's kind of like having the perfect character of … in that aspect it's really cool.
Oliver: And it's quite fun as well when you're actually playing and you're running around as Harry Potter or Fred or George with a wand and see what they do. See what they say.
James: One of the reasons they record us in the booths doing that is because then when we do our actions then they can add the actions to the character speaking. And when they're doing that it's very real. It's very true to our being.
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02-10-2009
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James and Oliver Phelps, who play the always fun Fred and George Weasley in the Potter films, are celebrating their 23rd birthday today. Happy Birthday boys!
Thanks to everyone who e-mailed with the tip.
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02-25-2009
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If you're a Potter fan and a Twitter user, chances are you follow Oliver Phelps and Warwick Davis and saw some Deathly Hallows-related updates they've made recently.
First, actor Warwick Davis (who has previously played Professor Flitwick) confirmed he will indeed play Griphook in Deathly Hallows. Although this has been hinted at for some time (set pictures like this one tend to confirm these kinds of things), it's the first time we've gotten direct word.
Second, Oliver Phelps updated his Twitter with word that he is the "first actor in the UK to have a VFX MOVA facial capture scan. Exciting technology." We presume this is for special effects in Deathly Hallows as it's the only film he's working on right now.
Thanks to all you Twitter users who e-mailed with the tips!
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08-26-2009
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The actors who play Fred and George Weasley (respectively) in the Harry Potter films appeared on England's GMTV this morning to discuss Deathly Hallows filming coming to an end and the Half-Blood Prince DVD.
James noted that they're now finished shooting with the Gryffindor Common Room so the set has been taken down.
When asked about future roles, the Phelps twins agreed that if there's one role that potentially appears for them they'll decide together who should audition for it.
You can watch the clip on YouTube at this link.
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11-27-2009
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Via his Twitter account earlier today, Oliver Phelps told a fan that he and his brother James would indeed be attending the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in the Spring.
The news comes after Bonnie Wright and Tom Felton confirmed to a magazine last week that they'd be at the park opening.
If we had to bet on it, we'd guess the opening of the park will be treated like a Potter film premiere with many stars from the franchise attending.
For more about the theme park, visit our info section! Thanks to Snitch Seeker for the tip.
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12-18-2009
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The US publisher behind the Harry Potter books has posted a new interview with the actors who play Fred and George Weasley in the Potter films:
Q: Have you managed to take any of the props as souvenirs?
Oliver: A few may have found their way into my bag. We were on tour for the Half-Blood Prince and I was going through one airport. I took my laptop out of my bag and I found a puking pastie. And the [security] dude who was working was like, "What's that?" And I was like, "...puking pastie?" And he says, "What does that do?" "It makes you sick." "Why have you got that?" And I said, "You're not gonna believe me if I told you."
[Ratha: What I wouldn't do for a pair of extendable ears...]
Q: In which situation is it most obvious that Oliver is thirteen minutes older?
Oliver: I'm probably a bit more sensible than James!
Read the rest of the interview at this link!
Posted by Micah
01-10-2010
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Earlier this month we told you Electronic Arts, makers of the Harry Potter video games, published a list of video games they plan on releasing in 2010.
Of interest to Potter fans was one game listed as "Harry Potter Title TBA". Well, James Phelps, who plays Fred Weasley in the films, just confirmed the game in the following Tweet:
"Back at Leavesden for a bit of press regarding the new HP7 game. It looks really impressive from everything we've seen of it."
This game is scheduled to be released in the third quarter (between October - December) on consoles, handhelds, and PCs. Thanks to Brandon!
Posted by Micah
02-18-2010
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Good news for our Canadian friends. James and Oliver Phelps, the actors who portray the Weasley Twins in the Harry Potter films, will be attending the Harry Potter: The Exhibition Media Preview event being held at The Ontario Science Center on April 8, 2010.
The Exhibition opens to the public on April 9 and features hundreds of authentic props and costumes from the Harry Potter films, all displayed in immersive settings inspired by the film sets - including the Great Hall, Hagrid's hut and the Gryffindor common room.
This is the third leg of The Exhibition already having stopped in Chicago and Boston. Check out this link to view all the information available about the Exhibition.
Do you plan on attending this Exhibition show in Canada? Leave us your comments here.
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James and Oliver Phelps - the actors who portray the Weasley Twins - opened the Harry Potter Exhibit at the Ontario Science Center in Canada earlier today.
The Exhibit has been a large success at its previous venues in both Chicago and Boston. Harry Potter fans will be able to enjoy the actual props, costumes, and sets used during the making of the films, along with 'various surprises' according to Eddie Newquist, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Global Experience Specialists, Inc
For hours and ticket prices go to the Ontario Science Centre website here.
We will have a full report of today’s events shortly from MuggleNet staff member Shana who attended today's press event.
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MuggleNet staff member Shana had a chance to attend the press event for the opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Toronto earlier this week. You can now read a full report and see photos from the event at the Ontario Science Centre. The recap includes touring the exhibition itself, a Q&A with its creators as well as an interview with special guests James and Oliver Phelps.
While the two kept quiet on their involvement with the Wizarding World theme park and Deathly Hallows filming, they did answer some other interesting questions:
- Their favorite Harry Potter book is Prisoner of Azkaban
- James' specific favorite joke shop item was the Puking Pasties, while Oliver preferred the Nose-Biting Teacups
- James' favorite magical creature was the dragon, Oliver's was the phoenix
- James' favorite scene to film in the movies was the Yule Ball scene because of the decoration of the Great Hall and the fact that they had to learn how to waltz
- Oliver's favorite scene to film was their first scene on Platform 9 & 3/4
Additionally, the Phelps twins spoke with The Globe and Mail, where they discussed growing up as part of the Potter franchise.
Posted by Micah
04-11-2010
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Universal has released a photo of Potter stars Robbie Coltrane, Emma Watson, Matthew Lewis, and James and Oliver Phelps visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park!
You can see the funny photo at this link.
They visited the park this morning and will be getting a tour throughout the day. We've heard that they'll also be filming some promotional material in the park today.
Posted by Micah
05-20-2010
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Here's a fun story to kick off your weekend - MuggleNet reader Lauryn was lucky enough to be at Rising Star (a karaoke bar in Universal Orlando's City Walk) when Matthew Lewis, James Phelps, and Oliver Phelps stopped by to sing some karaoke. They were there the night after touring the Wizarding World theme park. Lauryn writes:
Tonight I was at a karaoke bar in Universal Studios and all of a sudden one of the Phelps twins gets up on stage and starts to sing! My friend and I FREAKED out. THEN Matthew Lewis and the other twin got up on stage and sang another song! When they were done, they walked less than a foot away from me and I high fived one of the twins. It was an epic win. I have pictures..
You can see pictures from their time singing on Lauryn's Facebook profile. She tells us they sang "Enter Sandman" and "Twist and Shout."
Posted by Micah
05-22-2010
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HeroComplex recently held a new interview with James and Oliver Phelps to discuss filming the finale of the Potter series. James always wanted to do a death scene and Oliver couldn't wait to do the gory scene of losing an ear.
Oliver notes what it was like to film the death of Fred in the final battle:
'I had to get myself into that mindset of what it would be like and try to make it feel as real as possible, there's a scene where he's laid out in the Great Hall, and to look at that, that was really surreal, actually, because they pale him up and everything. For me, it was really quite an odd scene to film, especially because I was suppose to be crying my eyes out, and to do it with the whole Great Hall full of people, as well. It was a different day of filming from anything we'd done before.'
James also notes of filming the seven Harry scene that they are not the normal pranksters in this finale to the Potter series:
'That kind of shows that they're kind of growing up, and they're men as well, so although they like to joke, it shows the adult and serious side of Fred and George. Obviously, they're ready to fight, and that isn't really a laughing matter.'
Are you gearing up for the release in 7 short days?
Posted by Keith
11-12-2010
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In an article from the Orlando Sentinel, it was revealed that Harry Potter stars James and Oliver Phelps were spotted in Orlando, FL yesterday at Universal Studios' Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. Not only were the actors, who play twins Fred and George Weasley, on site entertaining fans - but they were recording something professionally in front of the Hogwarts castle, and Universal employees would not say what it was. From the Sentinel:
The Phelpses read from a prompter and interacted with fans between takes. Universal team members comically shhhushed squealing passers-by and asked for no flash photography. Later, the brothers used omnioculars as a prop. They smiled sheepishly as they were escorted out of the area through the backstage area near the secondary butterbeer cart.
Careful observers noted that the Phelps twins were not dressed in their character robes, suggesting that the recording could be for a documentary or special features on an upcoming DVD. Thanks to reader Hilary K. for the tip!
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As part of their 30 Days of Harry Potter, Parade.com recently sat down with James Phelps, the actor who plays Fred Weasley in the Potter series.
He commented on his character's death scene and said it was emotionally draining for his brother Oliver:
"It was surreal. I feel like a really close friend has died. It was more like a 'Saving Private Ryan' scene than 'Harry Potter,' so it was kind of cool, because every guy wants to be in an action movie and that's what this is. But I pretty much just laid there and fell asleep. I think it was more of a challenge for the other guys than me. Rupert [Grint] and Oliver [Phelps], they really upped their game for that one. Hopefully people will like how it's been done."
James says it has been great to share this experience with his brother, he managed to nick some money from Gringotts and that his favorite character is...Voldemort.
Read the full interview right here.
Posted by Micah
06-28-2011
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In another set of interviews, this time with The Guardian, the Phelps twins and Rupert Grint share stories of meeting people in the street, auditioning for new roles and experiences they've shared on set.
Of note, James and Oliver Phelps spoke on how it was decided which twin would be George Weasley and which one would be Fred:
Even when it came to casting them, there seems to have been a temptation to see them as one unit. At first read-through of the script on set, James and Oliver still didn't know which Weasley they would be. "The casting director said, 'You're kidding, right?'," says Oliver. "She went over to speak to Chris Columbus (the director) and J.K. Rowling. I like to think there was a lengthy discussion about who was who, but she came back and said: 'James, you're Fred; Oliver you're George."
Also, Rupert shares his insight on the years of filming the 'Potter' series, from casting through to the final days on set. Rupert spoke of that emotional day, saying:
"At first," he says. "And I wasn't expecting to. But.." He lets himself think about it. "It was when I saw Dan crying." He shakes his head. "Then it really hit me. I'd never seen him that upset. It was just really, really raw."
You can read the full interview on James and Oliver Phelps here, and Rupert's interview here.
Posted by Keith
07-05-2011
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James and Oliver Phelps sat down recently for an interview with NOIR magazine to discuss their personal and favorite experiences on the 'Potter' set.
Oliver Phelps stated:
"My favorite experience working on the Deathly Hallows was going to Emma Watson's place in London with James, Dan, Rupert, Matt Lewis, Alfie Enoch, Bonnie and Evanna, and reminiscing over the last ten years."
James Phelps reminisced:
"One of my best memories on set was reading Peter & The Wolf with the Halle Orchestra one weekend. During the week leading up to it, I was learning the lines for it and Sir Michael Gambon asked me what I was up to. I explained and he went through the lines with me, as he had actually done it a few years before. That was a very special moment for me."
Thanks to SnitchSeeker for the tip.
Posted by Keith
09-02-2011
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On Friday, November 11th, our own Eric Scull was in Orlando, Florida for the Warner Brothers Home Entertainment Celebration event, which commemorated the past decade of the most successful film franchise in history, Harry Potter. Many of the stars from the films were in attendance and we had the opportunity to speak to them and ask questions from you, the fans.
In the interview with James and Oliver Phelps - who portray Fred and George Weasley, respectively - discussions led to the making of the special features for the Blu-ray/DVD collection as well as their favorite scene in the final movie.
Oliver: "When we were filming that whole sequence it just sent shivers down my spine watching Ralph Fiennes actually doing all that. Because there were little kids who were on set visits who had to leave because he was that scary. And he was scaring me at the time. It was a cold winter, and we were all like, 'Gosh. There's this bald-headed guy screaming at us and he's looking pretty evil.' So stuff like that was amazing to film. To see a guy at the top of his game doing a scene like that was incredible."
You can check out all of Eric's brilliant interview right here, and while you are at it, take another look at the interview Eric did with Warwick Davis right here.
Thank you to Warner Brothers for putting this celebration together, and a special thanks to James and Oliver Phelps for spending some time with us!
Posted by Keith
11-19-2011
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The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is launching a new competition in which the winner will receive the jacket worn by Oliver Phelps - who portrayed George Weasley in the Harry Potter series - during his RNLI charity excursion called 'The Three Peaks Challenge.'
The challenge the Phelps twins performed was to climb the three highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales this past June for charity. The jacket itself (as seen in the thumbnail) is a Helly Hansen jacket that includes commemorative branding on it that will make it a great piece of memorabilia for fans of the actor.
To enter the competition, go to this RNLI website entry page, pay the 3GBP entry fee, which all goes towards Oliver's target of raising 1,996GBP to pay for two RNLI lifeguards to be fully trained and equipped to patrol Fistral beach in Cornwall.
When you register, you must simply fill in this sentence: "The RNLI is a unique charity because '...'.
Hurry, as the competition ends December 16th. Good luck to you all, we hope a MuggleNet fan wins!
Posted by Keith
12-06-2011
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James and Oliver Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter films, opened the 370,000 GBP Teenage Cancer Trust's unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in Birmingham.
The unit is replacing the charity's former one at the hospital. Facilities include a kitchen, an education room and a place to listen to music and log onto the internet.
"Being from the area and everything, it's just a fantastic opportunity to come down and see people who are going through this," Oliver said. It's not like a normal hospital ward, that's the best thing about it. And seeing how positive everything is, it’s great to be here."
It's such a huge honor to be invited to do this...And we’ve just seen a handful of great tales that have come through here, so long let it continue," James said.
James and Oliver have become involved in different charities benefiting cancer patients, most recently Diving for Harry. The twins skydived in Australia on November 22 to raise money for cancer research, in memory of Harry Moseley, 11, who lost his battle with a brain tumor early last year and passed away. The event has raised 2,510 GBP so far.
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Our favorite set of twins, James and Oliver Phelps, have been confirmed to play in a cricket match at the Bath Cricket Club on Sunday, June 3rd, in order to raise money for the charity Hope For Tomorrow, which provides mobile chemotherapy units across the west of England.
Visitors will pay 5 GBP to watch the match and there will be pre-match entertainment and a barbeque as well as youth cricket displays in between innings. There will be a corporate marquee, which will host a lunch before the game and an auction of prizes money cannot buy.
For the latest information about the Bath game, including how to buy tickets once they are available, go to the Bath Cricket website or the Hope for Tomorrow website.
Posted by Keith
01-19-2012
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